As he regained his senses, Ye Tian saw Lin Xiu in front of him, raising her chin with an air of authority as she spoke:
"Hmph, you still have so self-awareness, but don’t be too sad. Having reached the Yellow Rank is quite good for ordinary people. Many people in this world don’t even qualify to cultivate Martial Arts!" Lin Xiu said.
"Xiu’er!"
Chen Ran pinched the flesh on Lin Xiu’s cheek.
"Senior Sister! Stop pinching! My face has been getting rounder lately, thanks to you!" Xiu’er complained.
...
On the way to the restaurant, Mu Cheng hadn’t spoken much, while Ye Tian chatted well with Chen Ran and Xiu’er.
During their journey, Ye Tian cleverly used so conversational skills to extract quite a bit of information.
The three in front of him, along with Jiang Huai who had just taken the Illusion Demon Old Lady to the Magic City Martial Arts Association for the bounty, all ca from a small sect, the Qinghong Sect.
Their Master is the Sect Master of Qinghong Sect.
Lin Xiu is an orphan adopted by the Sect Master.
Lin Xiu’s Martial Arts Talent is extraordinary. She started cultivating Martial Arts at the age of five and within two to three years, she had already broken through to the realm of Grandmaster.
Such an evil-like cultivation talent greatly shocked the Sect Master.
At the sa ti, the Sect Master was well aware that this must never be leaked.
Otherwise, with Ling’er’s talent, she would surely beco a target for major sects and martial arts families, unable to stay in Qinghong Sect.
Of course, Lin Xiu herself didn’t want to leave either; she sees the Sect Master as family and doesn’t aspire to big sects or martial arts families.
Therefore, on most days, the Sect Master treats Lin Xiu as his precious treasure.
rarely allowing her to go out to prevent attracting attention or encountering danger.
Sotis, when Lin Xiu feels bored and insists on going out, the Sect Master arranges two or three senior brothers and sisters to accompany and protect her.
Today is just such an occasion.
Lin Xiu hadn’t left Qinghong Sect for more than a month and wanted to go out and get so fresh air today.
Senior Brother Mu Cheng said he would take her to a very nice restaurant for a al.
When passing by that old street just now, Lin Xiu sensed sothing amiss with her keen sensing power and then ran out alone.
The subsequent events are what Ye Tian personally experienced.
All this information was ticulously extracted by Ye Tian using his advanced conversational techniques.
During the conversation, Ye Tian realized that Lin Xiu, this little girl, is very mature in her speech despite her young age, nothing like a child of only seven or eight years old.
"Oh... I can’t believe I’ve said everything..." After finishing the chat and remaining silent for a while, Chen Ran realized that she had divulged a lot of things she shouldn’t have.
The Ye Chenyu in front of her was just a stranger she had known for less than an hour; how could she have told him everything?
"Brother Ye... Everything I said just now, please don’t ntion it to anyone." Chen Ran said softly, blushing.
She inadvertently spilled everything because Ye Tian’s appearance was the most attractive she had ever seen in any boy.
In short, looks equal justice!
"Don’t worry, I won’t say a word." Ye Tian replied with a smile.
Chen Ran, seeing that Ye Tian’s cultivation didn’t seem high and his mannerisms looked like those of an ordinary person, wasn’t too worried.
The three followed behind Mu Cheng, turning left and right, passing several streets and entering a sparsely populated area.
"Senior Brother, we’ve been walking for over half an hour, aren’t we there yet?" Lin Xiu complained.
"That restaurant is an old establishnt in Shanghai, sowhat hard to find, but it shouldn’t be far now." Mu Cheng responded.
After walking for about five more minutes, they finally saw a sowhat rundown restaurant after passing through a small alley.
At this point, they were already in an unknown secluded area.
They entered the restaurant, seeing no custors around.
A young man in a tank top approached, exchanged a glance with Mu Cheng, indicating for him to go upstairs.
"Let’s go upstairs, there are private rooms up there."
Mu Cheng said to Chen Ran and Lin Xiu behind him.
After speaking, Mu Cheng led the way up the stairs.
Ye Tian looked at Chen Ran and Lin Xiu, his eyes full of surprise.
It’s so obvious, yet these two haven’t noticed anything amiss?
Although Lin Xiu was just a little kid, it’s understandable that she wouldn’t think much of it. But Chen Ran, being an adult, hadn’t realized the danger either?
However, on second thought, perhaps it’s because both of them quite trust Mu Cheng, which prevented them from becoming suspicious.
After going upstairs, Mu Cheng led them into a private room and sat at the table there.
"It is now twelve twenty-five, peak lunch ti, but this restaurant doesn’t seem to have any custors. Will the taste really be good?" Sitting down, Ye Tian glanced at Mu Cheng and said.
Hearing this, Mu Cheng’s expression slightly changed.
"That’s not necessarily true. I watched TV docuntaries about so places with very nice taste, located in very remote locations, yet they produce top-grade delicacies, looking incredibly delicious." Mu Cheng said nothing, but Lin Xiu, grabbing her chopsticks, refuted, "This should be the kind of restaurant ntioned in the docuntaries!"
Ye Tian said no more.
Mu Cheng glanced at Ye Tian, his eyes sowhat cold.
After a while, the tank-topped waiter ca in, placing a cup of plain water in front of each of them.
Afterward, the waiter left the room.
"We’ve walked for so long, have so water first."
Mu Cheng suggested.
Ye Tian didn’t need to think twice to know that sothing had been added to these cups.
Yet Chen Ran and Lin Xiu didn’t think so much, picking up the cups and sipping a couple of mouthfuls.
Ye Tian didn’t stop them either.
He wanted to know what Mu Cheng was up to.
Seeing Chen Ran and Lin Xiu drink those two glasses of water, a glint of satisfaction flashed in Mu Cheng’s eyes.
The plan succeeded.
"Senior Brother, where’s the nu? Let’s order so dishes," Lin Xiu said, sitting on the bench, swinging her little feet.
Mu Cheng didn’t speak, but stood up, pressing his hands on the table and looking at Lin Xiu.
"Senior Brother, you..."
Lin Xiu was about to speak when her expression suddenly changed!
She suddenly felt all her strength being drained, and her body went limp.
"Bang!"
Chen Ran, unable to support herself, braced her hands on the table.
"That glass of water... Mu Cheng Senior Brother! You!"
Seeing the smile on Mu Cheng’s face, Chen Ran finally realized!
"Junior Sister Chen Ran, I’m sorry, I had no choice. Soone offered a high price to take Xiu’er out."
Mu Cheng smiled and said.
Xiu’er!
Chen Ran’s heart skipped a beat.
She knew what Lin Cheng was up to!
"You actually want to take Xiu’er..."
Chen Ran turned pale as she looked at Mu Cheng.
"Xiu’er’s talent is just too tempting. During a martial arts exchange gathering, I accidentally got drunk and revealed information about Xiu’er, causing a sensation. Among them, a master offered a price I couldn’t refuse, asking to take Xiu’er to him."
Mu Cheng wore a proud smile, speaking leisurely.
"Mu Cheng, not only have you violated the Martial Arts Association’s regulations, but if Master finds out about this..." Chen Ran glared at Mu Cheng, speaking angrily.
"As long as you’re dead, today’s events won’t spread out. As for Master, I have countless excuses." Mu Cheng squinted slightly, his gaze ruthless as he spoke.
Feeling Mu Cheng’s murderous intent, Chen Ran’s heart shook.
She never imagined that Mu Cheng, who was always so caring and gentle to them, would do such a thing!
At this mont, the door of the private room was pushed open, and a man with a scar on his left cheek walked in.
"Brother Huang, you’re here."
Mu Cheng looked at the man, speaking with a hint of respect.
"Is this the genius?"
Huang Zhong looked at Lin Xiu, who was limp on the table with tears in her large eyes, and asked.
"Yes, it’s her. Didn’t you sense the grandmaster’s aura on her?" Mu Cheng asked.
"Indeed... This is too unbelievable, an eight-year-old martial arts grandmaster... I can definitely sell her for a good price." Huang Zhong’s eyes widened with joy as he spoke.
"So Brother Huang plans to resell her... I’m curious, who do you intend to sell to?" Mu Cheng asked with curiosity.
"Why are you asking so much? The paynt has already been transferred to your account. Hand her over, and your task is done." Huang Zhong said coldly.
At this ti, Huang Zhong noticed Ye Tian seated beside them, his expression changed slightly, and he asked, "Who is this person?"
"Just an insignificant person. I’ll deal with him. You just need to take her away." Mu Cheng said.
"You better handle this well! If word gets out, we’re both dood!" Huang Zhong warned.
Taking underaged children out of a sect and reselling them not only violates the Martial Arts Association’s regulations but also Hua Xia’s laws! The consequences are quite severe!
"Alright, I’ll kill them right in front of you. This way you can rest easy, right?" As he spoke, Mu Cheng pulled a dagger from his pocket.
"Senior Brother Mu Cheng! You can take , but don’t kill Senior Sister Chen Ran! And Brother Ye, they’re innocent!" At this mont, Lin Xiu, who had been silent all along, shouted loudly.
Her face was full of tears, her heart filled with imnse anger, but she was utterly helpless.
At this ti, she had no strength left in her body.
Mu Cheng shook his head with a smile and said, "Junior Sister Xiu’er, I can’t let them go. Otherwise, I’m finished."
After speaking, Mu Cheng looked at Ye Tian, holding the dagger.
In the light of the private room, the dagger’s blade glinted with a cold glow.
"Sorry, Brother Ye, you brought this on yourself by coming along for the al," Mu Cheng said with a smile.
"Didn’t you notice I didn’t drink that glass of water and wasn’t affected by the drug?" Ye Tian raised his eyebrows and asked.
"So what? You’re just a worthless yellow-grade martial artist, do you think you can resist?" Mu Cheng said.
"Of course I can resist."
Ye Tian said.
"Hahaha... then go ahead and try..." Having received the paynt, Mu Cheng was in quite a good mood, and upon hearing this, he couldn’t help but laugh skyward.
"Alright then, I thought you were plotting sothing big, and it turns out it’s just about money, trafficking, and abducting underage girls." Ye Tian sighed and said.
"Go to hell!"
Mu Cheng suddenly stopped laughing and thrust the dagger toward Ye Tian.
Ye Tian sat on the bench and raised his right foot, kicking out.
.....
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