Legend of the Heavenly Swordsman
Ch.60 - Tiemao City

While on that trip, Fu Chen wanted to slightly dilute the atmosphere so that Chu Ying was not too tense. In addition, it turns out that he is quite proficient to become a coachman. Fu Chen had never expected this before.

"Ying'er, how long have you been in there?" Sana what Fu Chen meant was the headquarters of the robbers.

Chu Ying raised his head, both of his legs swinging from the coachman's seat as it was too short. "Three days.." replied Chu Ying weakly.

"Grandfather invited me to leave the City back then. Grandpa said it was fun out there, Grandpa was willing to pay the merchants so I could come along. But. But Grandpa lied to me. He. he died helping me!"

Tears reappeared in the corner of his eye, he tried to wipe the tears many times but still came out. Fu Chen hugged Chu Ying with his right hand, letting the girl cry in his arms. He felt guilty for offending it.

"It's okay, your grandfather must be happy that you're safe now. Don't let your tears come out so that your Grandfather doesn't worry anymore" Fu Chen said cheering the girl on.

The girl rubbed her eyes a few times even though it was still as stupefied after hearing Fu Chen's words. The five-year-old girl did not realize that her rescuer was only four years older than her, everyone would also not have expected to know Fu Chen's true age because his body showed a teenage child.

"You said you're from town, what city do you live in?" Fu Chen was very hopeful that this girl would be able to get to his residence safely.

"I-I live in the Capital." Chu Ying was still as unwilling as he said it.

Fu Chen's eyes widened upon hearing this, not expecting that the grandfather of this girl would take his granddaughter very far. "Our goals are the same if so. I also intend to go to the Capital after this," Fu Chen said as he smiled.

"really?" Chu Ying became slightly excited.

"Of course, we'll be there soon after dropping them off." Fu Chen pointed at the robbery victims he was currently carrying.

Chu Ying looked back, he then smiled happily. Fu Chen also smiled at the girl's smile.

***

The journey of Xiao Jung and Fu Chen continued for several days to reach the nearest City. When he arrived at the gate, Xiao Jung's carriage was held by a soldier for inspection.

"Who are these people you're carrying?" Ask the soldier in a firm tone.

"They were the ones kidnapped by the robbers. Me and my partner set them free" Xiao Jung replied succinctly.

The soldier did not seem to believe. It is very suspicious because it is not usually someone will transport many people at once, in addition to merchants. The soldier then approached other soldiers who looked to have higher ranks.

The soldier was whispering with his superior, their eyes occasionally glancing towards Xiao Jung. The superior then immediately approached Xiao Jung gallantly after listening to his subordinate's report.

"It's not meant to hold the trip, sir. But, can you show me proof that they were robbers?" Ask the soldier's superior.

Xiao Jung rolled his eyeballs and reached into something behind his cloak. He pointed out a badge and instantly made the soldier's superior open his eyes wide.

"Young gentlemen, forgive us. We have been sassy!" Said the soldier and then pulled his subordinates to kneel.

The subordinate soldier was puzzled over what had happened, but seeing his frightened captain made him only able to remain silent.

"Here you go, ceoat just open the gate."

"B-well!"

A person who casually brought slaves into the city openly must have an unusual background.

Xiao Jung quickly headed to the city center where the mayor's residence was located. When he arrived there he had to show his badge back in order to get in.

"Tell the mayor if I come to visit" Pinta Xiao Jing told a gatekeeper.

"Good!" The gatekeeper immediately carried out Xiao Jung's wishes. Meanwhile, he and Fu Chen tied their horses to a large shady tree.

"Senior, where are we now?" Fu Chen did not know anything because since earlier he had only followed Xiao Jung and continued chatting with Chu Ying.

"We're at Mayor Tiemao's residence. These victims will be taken care of by him" Xiao Jung said without turning his head towards Fu Chen, he was busy looking for something in the courtyard of the residence.

"Hey, you! Comehere!" Call Xiqo Jung to a guard he finds, with a slight shout.

The guard immediately approached Xiao Jung because he already knew the identity of this young man. "What's up, sir?" Ask the Guard.

"You take care of them while I see the Mayor. Remember that! Don't let them leave this residence before the mayor tells them to." Xiao Jung pointed the victims with his chin.

"Ready!" The guard is firm.

Xiao Jung then rubbed his nose while holding back a smile looking at the guard's attitude. "Come on, Chen'er."

Xiao Jung quickly led the way, but when Fu Chen stepped foot a small hand pulled his robe.

"What's Ying'er? Don't be afraid, I'm just gone for a while." Fu Chen bowed his body and rubbed the head of the girl.

"Follow.." Chu Ying said with a wiggle of his waist slowly, his voice so soft that it was barely audible even in the ears of an ordinary person.

Fu Chen smiled awkwardly as he saw this girl's behavior become a little spoiled, it seemed like he had been too comfortable on Fu Chen for a few days on the way.

"There are some things we have to take care of Ying'er, maybe the Mayor will be uncomfortable if you're there."

"That's right Ying'er, there's still an uncle here. Uncle will take care of you until this young master returns." One of the middle-aged men replied to Fu Chen. This man seemed to have been close to Chu Ying ever since inside the holding cell.

He had not said much before probably out of fear for Fu Chen who had always been by the girl's side. Chu Ying seemed unwilling, yet he still obeyed the words of the uncle.

"Don't worry, we'll see each other again soon after this." Fu Chen rubbed the girl's head once more and smiled gently. He soon caught up with Xiao Jung.

Xiao Jung approached a guard near the door because there was no sign that the Mayor would welcome him. He then asked, "Is the Mayor in his house?"

"Yes, Sir. He was getting ready, "Reply the guard slightly bent down.

"Then I'll wait for him in the living room." Xiao Jung just walked in without waiting for the guard's approval.

Fu Chen as the peer as well as junior of this shameless fellow could only scratch his neck and put on a wry smile. Fu Chen admitted, although Xiao Jung's background was very special, it did not mean that he could forget about social norms and behave disrespectfully like this.