Yang Kai didn’t expect that the first person he would meet after returning to the Thousand Birds' Star City would be Pei Buwan.
More than a decade ago, when Yang Kai came to his Hundred Refining Hall to collect debts, he had interacted with this fellow, but in the end, he had been tricked by this fellow to fight in the Asura Arena. Relying on that battle, Pei Buwan had earned a lot of money. Not only did he make up for the huge losses suffered by the Hundred Refining Hall, he had also managed to deal with the investigation of the higher-ups and had even paid back his debts.
Yang Kai had a deep impression of this bear-like guy.
“Is it really Brother Yang?” Pei Buwan also had a look of pleasant surprise on his face, as if he had seen some kind of family member, appearing extremely enthusiastic. As he spoke, he couldn’t help taking two steps forward.
Yue He stood in front of Yang Kai and stared at him coldly.
Pei Buwan couldn’t help stopping, his face twitching slightly as he glanced at Yue He with a look of dread and smiled awkwardly. Just as Yang Kai had expected, he saw his back in the crowd and wanted to pat him on the shoulder to see what was happening, but before he could do anything, he was stopped by Yue He.
Although that blow was light and casual, it was obvious that Pei Buwan himself was a Fourth Order Open Heaven Stage master, so his strength wasn’t weak. Yue He had easily stopped him, so her strength was obviously stronger than his.
This woman was definitely a Fifth Order or even Sixth Order Open Heaven Stage master!
Who is she? Pei Buwan was puzzled.
“Young Master, this is…” Yue He asked softly.
Yang Kai said, “The Hundred Refining Hall's Shopkeeper Pei, I have some dealings with him before.”
Yue He looked Pei Buwan up and down and asked in surprise, “Such a fierce fellow can become a shopkeeper? Can the Hundred Refining Hall make money? Won’t the guests be scared away?”
Pei Buwan almost spat out a mouthful of blood. Although Yue He’s words were unintentional, they were actually a stab to his wound. The reason why he had tricked Yang Kai into going to the Asura Arena was because the Hundred Refining Hall had suffered a huge loss under his leadership and needed a large number of Open Heaven Pills to make up for it. If Yang Kai hadn’t won that battle, how could he have been able to keep the shopkeeper position here? He would have been summoned back by the forces behind the Hundred Refining Hall to be punished.
Clearing his throat lightly, Pei Buwan said, “Young Lady, my appearance was bestowed upon me by my parents. Although I, Pei Buwan, was born ugly, my heart is kind.”
Yue He didn’t say anything, but since he was an acquaintance of Yang Kai’s, it was a misunderstanding. Moreover, in this Star City under the jurisdiction of Great Battle Heaven, no one dared to act rashly, so she immediately retreated behind Yang Kai and watched coldly.
Yang Kai smiled at Pei Buwan and asked, “What business does Shopkeeper Pei have?”
Pei Buwan grinned, “It’s nothing, it’s just that after not seeing Brother Yang for more than ten years, I’ve missed you quite a bit. This shopkeeper once went to the First Inn to ask Madam Lan about you, but Madam Lan only said that you had something to do outside and didn’t say anything, so even if I wanted to find you, I didn’t know where to go.”
Yang Kai couldn’t help asking, “Why is Shopkeeper Pei looking for me?” Suddenly, he became vigilant, “Don’t tell me you want me to help you fight in the Asura Arena again?”
Pei Buwan immediately refused, “How is that possible? The Asura Arena’s gambling matches are still fine, but how can I, Old Pei, treat them as a long-term business? If that’s the case, the entire Hundred Refining Hall won’t be enough for me to lose. It’s just that Brother Yang was kind to me back then and Old Pei didn’t thank you properly, so I’ve always felt guilty.”
Yang Kai looked at him suspiciously and lightly said, “What happened back then was just a matter of mutual benefit. There’s no need to worry about it, Shopkeeper Pei.”
Pei Buwan grinned and said, “Brother Yang is a man of integrity. En, is Brother Yang going back to the First Inn?”
Yang Kai nodded, “Yes, I was just about to go to the First Inn.”
“Oh!” Pei Buwan showed a look of sudden understanding, “Then I won’t disturb Brother Yang any longer. When you see Madam Lan later, please send Old Pei's greeting. If Brother Yang is free, come to my Hundred Refining Hall as a guest, Old Pei will definitely welcome you.”
“Sure, sure,” Yang Kai cupped his fists.
After exchanging a few pleasantries, Yang Kai left, but he couldn’t help feeling that Pei Buwan’s attitude towards him was a bit too enthusiastic, he couldn’t figure it out and couldn’t be bothered to think about it. Putting it to the back of his mind, Yang Kai walked towards the First Inn in anticipation.
After crossing a few streets, Yang Kai finally arrived at the familiar shop. Looking up, he saw the three words ‘ The First Inn’ shining brightly. The main hall was filled with people and guests.
No matter where it was, as long as there was a First Inn, it would always be so lively.
Clearing his thoughts, Yang Kai quickly walked into the First Inn and arrived at the counter.
The Accountant was currently sitting in front of an abacus, making a lot of noise. When he noticed that someone had arrived, he didn’t even raise his head as he asked, “Three hundred for the inn, and the food and drink are separate. Does the guest want to eat and drink or stay in the inn?”
Yang Kai grinned and knocked on the table.
Only then did the Accountant raise his head and look at Yang Kai with a pair of dead fish eyes before quickly lowering his head again and continuing to work, “Three hundred for the inn, the food and drink will be calculated separately!”
The veins on Yang Kai’s forehead bulged as he slapped the abacus and gritted his teeth, “It’s me!”
The Accountant sighed and glanced at him, “I know it’s you, so I’m asking you, do you want to eat and drink or stay in the inn?”
Yang Kai was speechless as he turned around and asked, “Where are Old Bai and the Proprietress?”
“Old Bai is busy in the kitchen, the Proprietress has a business to attend to.” The ccountant lifted Yang Kai’s hand and placed it back on the counter, his dead fish eyes staring straight at Yang Kai.
Yang Kai wanted nothing more than to poke his eyes out, saying, “Eat and drink!”
“Please come in,” The Accountant gestured.
Yang Kai strode in, followed by more than thirty people, found a few empty tables, and sat down.
As soon as they sat down, a woman walked over and stood next to Yang Kai, suddenly covering her mouth and calling out, “Big Brother Yang?”
Yang Kai looked up and smiled lightly, “Junior Sister Luo?”
This woman was none other than Luo Hai Yi. This woman also had a hard life and was originally a guide in the Star City to earn some money. When Yang Kai first go to collect the debts, he was unfamiliar with the Star City, so he hired her and later recommended her to the Proprietress to stay in the First Inn.
Now, it seemed that she was living quite well. Compared to the first time Yang Kai saw her, her face was a lot redder, her beautiful eyes were filled with surprise when she saw him.
“Big Brother Yang, you’ve returned?” Luo Hai Yi asked in disbelief.
“I'm back,” Yang Kai smiled as he looked at her clothes, “Did the Proprietress arrange for you to run the hall here?”
“En,” Luo Hai Yi nodded, suddenly remembering something, “Big Brother Yang, wait a moment, I’ll go tell Big Brother Bai and the others.”
Saying so, he ran towards the kitchen.
A moment later, Old Bai and the Chef rushed out. Old Bai was still dressed like he was running the hall, and normally, his aura wasn’t obvious. No one would have thought that he was a Fifth Order Open Heaven Stage cultivator!
Chef wrapped himself in an apron, his fat body exuding an indescribable agility as he held a Butcher Knife in his hand. Walking up to Yang Kai, Chef looked him up and down a few times before chuckling, “Wait a moment, I’ll make you something delicious.”
Bai Qi sat down next to Yang Kai and threw the white cloth in his hand onto the table, smiling, “Boy, why did you suddenly come here? Don’t you need to worry about the Void Land?”
Yang Kai said, “The Nine Layers Heaven Array has been completely set up, so there’s no need to worry about it for now. I came to ask the Proprietress about something.”
Bai Qi nodded and said, “Please wait a moment, the Proprietress is currently receiving a business deal, she should be done soon.”
“How are you?” Yang Kai asked.
“What else? Same old,” Bai Qi smiled, carefree.
After a few words, someone slammed the table and shouted, “Man, why haven’t my dishes arrived yet!”
Bai Qi quickly stood up and said, “Please sit, I’ll come find you tonight. I’ll go entertain the guests first.” Saying so, he quickly left.
The eyes of Guo Ziyan and the others widened like an egg. They had never thought that a Fifth Order Open Heaven Stage cultivator would willingly become an errand boy. One had to know that even Scarlet Star’s Chief Manager Zhao Baichuan was only a Fifth Order.
If the guest who had just shouted knew that this waiter was a Fifth Order Open Heaven, would he be so scared he would wet his pants?
Not long after, Luo Hai Yi and Old Bai brought out the best dishes they could, and everyone’s appetites were greatly whetted as they rushed over.
After a while, a woman walked out from the inner hall with a smile, followed by several maidservants.
This woman had obviously come to the First Inn to inquire about information, and judging from her expression, it was likely she had obtained the answer she wanted, which was why she was so radiant.
Not long after the woman left, another woman walked out from the inner hall.
The moment this woman appeared, the colors of the world seemed to dim. In the main hall, countless pairs of eyes turned towards her, many of them swallowing their saliva.
The woman who had just left to inquire about the news was also quite beautiful. Her figure was enchanting and her face was enchanting, causing many men to stare at her, but now that the Proprietress had appeared, everyone finally understood what a peerless beauty was! Compared to her, the woman from before paled in comparison.
The Proprietress might not be the prettiest, but she was definitely the most attractive woman to any man.
When she appeared, the Proprietress gently stroked her hair and swept her beautiful eyes over Yang Kai, but she quickly shifted her gaze away and smiled as she shuttled back and forth in the main hall, occasionally chatting with a guest, appearing extremely friendly.
After walking around the main hall, the Proprietress came to Yang Kai and the others and sat down at the table.
Yue He quickly stood up and bowed, “Elder Sister!”
The Proprietress smiled lightly, “It’s been a long journey.” As she spoke, she brushed past Yang Kai, reached out her hand, and lightly tapped the back of his head before leisurely leaving.
Yang Kai was speechless, not knowing what the Proprietress meant.
Letting Yue He and the others remain here, he stood up and followed the Proprietress to the inner hall.
A moment later, in front of the Proprietress's room, Yang Kai gently knocked on the door.
A lazy voice came from inside, “Come in.”
Yang Kai bared his teeth and pushed open the door. After entering the room, he glanced back furtively before closing the door.
Turning his head to look, Yang Kai let out a muffled groan and nearly coughed up a mouthful of blood, only to see the Proprietress lying on her side, one hand resting on her cheek, her eyes closed as she gently fanned herself with her other hand. The exquisite curves of her body and the pair of white thighs under her dress made one’s head spin. Her delicate jade feet were like the most perfect porcelain in the world, giving off a charming luster.
TO BE CONTINUED...
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