Chapter 6 Invitation

Chapter 6 Invitation

"May I ask if the gentleman's surname is Su?"

The servant approached Su Mo, scrutinizing him for a moment before respectfully asking.

Su Mo looked at him thoughtfully and then smiled gently. "Indeed, my surname is Su. How did you know?"

"Excellent! It really is Master Su."

The servant hurriedly said, "Last night, a gentleman came to our Wangxiang Town’s Wangxiang Tower and ordered an exquisite feast, reserving a top-tier room. He specifically instructed that between morning and evening today, a Master Su would pass through Wangxiang Town. This feast was arranged specifically for Master Su.

"He asked us to have someone wait here. When we see a man with sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, handsome in appearance, wearing a dark green outfit with 'Purple Sun' embroidered on the cuffs, it would be Master Su.

"He emphasized repeatedly that we must not neglect Master Su. Would you like to come with me now? Our Wangxiang Tower is right in the center of Wangxiang Town."

Su Mo smiled and asked, "Young sir, may I ask what the gentleman who gave these instructions looked like last night? Do you remember?"

"This..."

The servant hesitated, seemingly apprehensive.

Su Mo chuckled, "What do you have to hesitate about? Since he ordered an exquisite feast, he must know me. I wonder which old friend has shown such hospitality. Tell me, so I can return the favor. Isn’t this world all about reciprocation? If someone comes bearing gifts, I can’t just ignore them, right?"

"The gentleman speaks truly; I overthought it."

The servant hurriedly said, "The gentleman was around thirty or forty years old, dignified, and dressed impeccably. Our Wangxiang Tower may not boast much else, but we’ve seen many wealthy gentlemen in Wangxiang Town, yet few match his demeanor. His speech was calm yet authoritative, especially his eyes, which... made one..."

He seemed at a loss for words, searching his mind before saying, "made one unable to disobey his orders."

"Oh?"

Su Mo raised an eyebrow. "Anything else?"

"Other than that... yes, he had a mole below his ear and wore three long strands of beard. Master Su, do you recognize which old friend is being so generous?"

"It’s him."

Su Mo laughed heartily. "Alright, lead the way."

The servant nodded, not daring to ask more, and led the way ahead.

Su Mo compared the description to the people he had seen in the woods earlier, confirming it was one of them.

He smiled lightly, forming some plans in his mind.

The death in the tea shop had been strange and mysterious.

Now, this group had set up this elaborate arrangement in Wangxiang Town.

Their purpose was almost self-evident.

If this had happened earlier, Su Mo might have avoided it to prevent unnecessary complications.

However, after witnessing the events at the tea shop, he changed his mind.

The servant led the way, and soon they arrived at a restaurant in the center of town.

The sign read: Wangxiang Tower!

It was unclear how the gentleman had arranged everything last night, but Su Mo was indeed treated as an honored guest.

The meal was served in the best private room on the second floor, accompanied by two young ladies, with the finest dishes prepared meticulously.

Su Mo politely asked the two ladies to leave the room.

He wasn't a chaste gentleman; otherwise, he wouldn’t have asked them to leave.

However, beauty could be a deadly trap, especially in the martial world, where the allure of comfort could be fatal.

After the food was served, Su Mo carefully inspected each dish.

He was experienced in this, having learned from manuals how to detect poison in food. Su Mo had studied these methods diligently, making him somewhat of an expert.

After confirming there was no poison, Su Mo enjoyed the finest meal in the best room of Wangxiang Town’s best restaurant.

However, he didn’t touch the supposedly thirty-year-old vintage wine.

After eating and drinking his fill, Su Mo rested in the top-tier room of the restaurant for the entire morning.

By noon, he woke up.

As soon as he got up, someone was waiting outside the door.

There was a gentle knock, followed by a voice:

"Master Su, I have something to discuss."

"Come in."

Su Mo raised an eyebrow slightly as the door opened, revealing a young man.

The young man bowed slightly, showing deference and caution. "Master Su, my master invites you and hopes you will honor us with your presence."

"Oh? Who is your master?"

Su Mo asked with a smile.

"All of today’s expenses were covered by my master."

"I see... This is an attempt to repay a favor with another?"

"Not at all."

The man hurriedly said, "My master always respects young knights errant. Sir Su Mo, being the head of the Ziyang Escort Agency at such a young age, commands his particular admiration. That's why he extended this invitation today. I hope you will honor us with your presence."

Su Mo pondered for a moment, seeming quite reluctant, but finally sighed:

"Having enjoyed the food and drink, they've already been digested by now, even if I wanted to vomit them up, I couldn't. Since I've already indulged, it would be improper not to meet the host. Very well, wait outside for a moment while I get ready and then I'll go with you. After all, I do have some questions for your master."

"Thank you for honoring us, Sir Su Mo."

With these words, the young man bowed deeply before turning to leave, closing the door behind him.

Only then did a smile appear on Su Mo's lips: "I thought I could enjoy free meals a few more times, but they're in such a hurry? Initially, I didn't pay much attention to what was in that brocade box, but now I'm somewhat curious.

"However, using small favors to lure someone into a trap is a bit underestimating me, isn't it? Such plots are overused in martial novels."

After a brief pause, he still picked up his bag, straightened his clothes, and stepped out.

Seeing Su Mo emerge, the young man visibly relaxed: "Sir Su Mo, please follow me."

"Why do you seem relieved? Could it be that while you were waiting here openly, you secretly sent people to keep watch around here, just in case I left without saying goodbye..."

The young man was taken aback and instinctively looked up at Su Mo.

Su Mo laughed heartily: "You're quite amusing. I was just joking with you. Why do you look like you believed it?"