Chapter 48: Trouble at the Jade Willow?

Chapter 48: Trouble at the Jade Willow?

The following days unfolded just as Yang Xiaoyun had predicted.

Everything went smoothly without any further complications!

The only thing that annoyed Su Mo was that after he immobilized the sword borrower that night and hid him in a tree, he had hoped to lose this person.

However, it turned out that he only delayed the person by a day.

On the third day, this person appeared outside the inn where Su Mo and Yang Xiaoyun were staying, like a ghost.

The way this person looked at Su Mo now carried a hint of wariness, as if afraid that Su Mo might immobilize him again inadvertently.

Su Mo felt that this person's ability to follow them was not merely due to exceptional tracking skills.

Judging from their obsession with the sword, Su Mo guessed that they were following the sword, not the people.

But what exactly was behind this, he couldn't figure out for the moment.

Fortunately, this person seemed harmless and even helped Su Mo and Yang Xiaoyun resolve some issues along the way.

So, Su Mo decided to let it be.

Time passed quickly, and before they knew it, they had arrived at the territory of Yuqing Mountain.

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Pingfeng Town.

This was the nearest town at the foot of Yuqing Mountain.

When Su Mo and Yang Xiaoyun arrived here, it was already late, so they decided to rest for the night.

From here on, they were no longer on familiar ground with the Iron Blood Escort Agency. They would have to find their own places to stay and eat.

Luckily, the town was small and easy to navigate, and they soon spotted an inn.

As they approached, a waiter greeted them:

"Welcome, esteemed guests! Are you here to dine or stay?"

Dining meant eating and leaving, while staying was self-explanatory.

"We'll stay."

Su Mo casually tossed a piece of silver to the waiter: "Take good care of our two horses and get us a room upstairs."

"Sure thing!"

The waiter took the silver and immediately arranged for someone to take care of Su Mo and Yang Xiaoyun's horses in the stable.

He then led them into the inn.

Upon entering, Su Mo raised an eyebrow.

The main hall was filled with many sword-wielding and knife-carrying figures from the martial world.

Some sat in groups, others alone, but none were talking loudly.

When Su Mo and Yang Xiaoyun entered, everyone looked up at them.

Their gazes lingered briefly before moving away.

Su Mo and Yang Xiaoyun exchanged a glance, feeling a bit uneasy.

After the innkeeper assigned them a room, the waiter led them upstairs.

Throughout their journey, they mostly shared a room.

It wasn't because their relationship had progressed significantly; rather, they took turns resting and keeping watch.

One of them always stayed awake at night.

Given this, having separate rooms was unnecessary and wasteful.

Moreover, despite the recent developments, the dangers from within the Fallen Phoenix Alliance might still be lurking.

Thus, they didn't plan to separate.

After opening the room, the waiter smiled and introduced the amenities before asking, "Would you like something to eat? I can have the kitchen prepare something for you."

"Not right now," Su Mo smiled. "Could you tell me something, waiter?"

"Hmm?"

The waiter looked puzzled, glancing between Su Mo and Yang Xiaoyun, blinking without speaking.

"Waiter, don't worry. We're just curious. Are all those people downstairs locals from Pingfeng Town?"

Su Mo continued, "We're here on business and are unfamiliar with the area. Seeing their menacing looks, we feel a bit scared."

"Oh, I see."

The waiter smiled. "Rest assured, although the world has been in chaos for a long time, Pingfeng Town is within the domain of Yuqing Mountain. On Yuqing Mountain, there is an extraordinary hero, Yuliu Jianxin Liu Suifeng. This town has always been peaceful. As long as you two aren't here to cause trouble, you won't encounter any problems."

Su Mo nodded quickly. "Brother, you must have seen many travelers from the south and north in this inn. Your discernment is surely exceptional. You can tell at a glance that my sister and I are not bad people, so we naturally wouldn't come here to stir up trouble."

"That's true."

The waiter looked at Su Mo and Yang Xiaoyun. The man was handsome, and the woman was beautiful. Although they were covered in wind and frost, their charm could not be concealed.

After a moment of contemplation, he continued, "But it is strange. Recently, quite a few unfamiliar faces have appeared in town. In the past, there were merchants stopping by and heroes visiting Jade Willow Villa passing through our area, but never this many.

"To be honest with you two, many of the people who've arrived in the last few days look rather menacing. They stay at the inn without specifying how long they'll remain. When they're not busy, they gaze toward Yuqing Mountain but don't actually go there.

"They hardly speak to each other, and while nothing has happened yet, it's a bit unsettling."

"Oh?"

Su Mo's heart stirred slightly, and he said with a smile, "Could they be admirers of Yuliu Jianxin?"

"If they truly admired him, they would visit directly. Many have come in these few days, but few have gone to Yuqing Mountain."

The waiter seemed equally puzzled but then laughed. "However, the innkeeper is quite happy. These people spend freely on food and drinks. Some have stayed for half a month already. The innkeeper even said that if this continues..."

The waiter started rambling, even revealing that the innkeeper wanted to redeem Miss Ruyi from Xiao Honglou as a concubine.

But these details were irrelevant.

Su Mo instructed the waiter to prepare some food and drink and slipped him a piece of silver before sending him away.

"Half a month ago, these people came to Pingfeng Town, gazing at Jade Willow Villa... Some have even visited Jade Willow Villa."

Yang Xiaoyun glanced at Su Mo, her brows furrowed. "Could something have happened at Jade Willow Villa?"

"It's too early to say, but we should investigate. Fortunately, once we deliver the goods, we can ignore the rest."

Although Su Mo said this, he suddenly thought of the invitation presented by Yin Mountain Ghost King and Cheng Feiyu at Yi Zhaung.

Daoist Cangming had sent out numerous invitations, inviting heroes from all over to gather at Profound Theory Valley.

Did he send one to Liu Suifeng?