The Ghost of Fog
Chapter 69. The Tourist's Dining Shop
Four days had passed and now Zhang Hongli along with the four others, had arrived at the capital of the Chu Empire.
"Ohh...so this is the capital?" muttered Lin Tian in admiration.
This scene was really great, very much different from Stone City and White River City. The building here looks very magnificent with walls and pillars of each building engraved with a beautiful picture.
Lots of people passed by, in and out of the city alternately as if endless. On the outskirts of the road, there are many people who sell various kinds of goods. Some sell paintings, musical instruments, home rash or even some sell weapons.
This scene looked extremely new and unfamiliar in Lin Tian's eyes. Even though this young man had gone to the imperial capital of Song in the North, but this city looked more beautiful and charming than the capital of the Northern ruler.
While walking, this masked young man always twirled his head to look around, while occasionally sounding awe from his mouth.
This action did not escape the observation of Chu Wei and Chu Rou. The two brothers were only able to chuckle amusedly to watch the behavior of a magic swordsman nicknamed Pendekar Ghost Fog.
But inwardly, they also felt happy because of how Lin Tian felt astonished by this city he lived in.
"What do you think of this Golden City, sir?" suddenly Chu Rou asked as she put on a sweet smile to hide the inclinations of her heart.
"This is very beautiful." replied Lin Tian without looking at the other person.
Hearing this, the sweeter the girl's smile became. He was about to answer again but it had not yet opened its mouth, Zhang Hongli had already said first.
"Sir, Miss, it seems we have to part here." said the grandfather briefly.
Instantly changed the look on the faces of these two brothers, from the previous one chuckling amusedly, turned a little sour. Then Chu Wei replied, "Servant master, please stop by for a moment to the palace. I'm sure you'll accept with pleasure."
"Sorry Young Master, but I have to refuse even if I want to accept your invitation. Because I and my student are in a hurry for business." Zhang Hongli replied as he bowed respectfully.
"Ah...deals what is Mister? Please let us help!" it was Chu Rou who got the nod of her brother's head.
"Sorry profusely to Mister and Miss. But I can't tell you about this problem. This is a matter of our family personally, and we intend not to trouble other families."
Hearing this, the faces of Chu Wei and Chu Rou looked disappointed. Although Zhang Hongli said he did not want to trouble the other families, they were sure that the meaning of this grandfather's words did not want any outsiders to interfere.
"Then, I beg you to leave" Zhang Hongli said as he jutted, then followed by Lin Tian.
After which, the two of them turned their bodies and stepped away.
"It's a pity yes." Chu Rou said.
"Yes, I feel like I'm an ungodly person. Hah.." Chu Wei replied ending with a long sigh.
"We better get home and report everything to Dad" he continued.
Chu Rou simply nodded then left from there following her brother.
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"Where are we going, teacher?" asked Lin Tian as soon as they had already walked away from where it was before.
"Of course, go to the Celestial Crow Association to inquire about the latest news about my granddaughter." the grandfather replied without stopping his steps.
Lin Tian suddenly stopped and frowned. "The Heavenly Crow Association? Didn't Miss Yin Yin say that the Association wasn't in the big cities?" asked Lin Tian inwardly in astonishment.
Zhang Hongli who was looking at his disciple suddenly stopped being confused and said, "What's Lin Tian?"
"Sorry teacher, but according to the information I have obtained, the headquarters of the Celestial Crow Association is completely absent from the big cities. Isn't this the same town?"
Zhang Hongli did not immediately reply, only looking at the disciple fixedly. After a few seconds, it sounded he said briefly, "It's true."
"Huh...!??" Lin Tian gawked behind his pale mask.
"Then, why would we go look for an Association if they weren't here??" asked Lin Tian who could still patiently face the weirdness of his teacher.
"It's true that the headquarters are not here, but that doesn't mean that there are no members of the Association at all. It is precisely even in these big cities that they often appear to seek information." replied the grandfather replied to Lin Tian's astonishment.
"Oh.." only that word was capable of being issued by Lin Tian.
"Then, let's go to the diner. In addition to filling the stomach, maybe we can also meet them."
"Good teacher!!"
After a few minutes, they had arrived at the restaurant whose building looked quite large and magnificent. On top of the entrance, there is a sign reading "Tourist's Dinner Shop", a restaurant that is quite famous in this king's city.
Without waiting any longer, these two young elders entered the building and were immediately greeted kindly by the servants upon arriving inside. They walked to the corner of the room and sat there.
"Gentlemen want what message?" asked a middle-aged male servant so kindly.
Hearing this, Zhang Hongli's true nature instantly crumbled. Very quickly he snatched the menu book on the table and read it out vigorously and drooled.
So, with a movement that was no less fast, he had already snatched the book and closed it. Then say briefly, "Just give food at once the cheapest drink."
"Eh...Then this Master's order?" asked the man while glancing at the pouting Zhang Hongli.
"Take it the same!" back Lin Tian replied.
"Heh..what the fuck? I was hungry and wanted to eat a lot. Also, we are in the king's city which is sure to have plenty of good food! Why can you be so cruel to your teacher huh!?" asked Zhang Hongli who snapped.
"Then, why can you be so cruel to your students huh!?? Alright then we make a deal!!" replied Lin Tian who was also snapping.
"Say boy!!"
"All food and drink, pay for yourself!!" answer the young man.
Instantly, instantly shrivel Zhang Hongli's guts. Then he turned to the servant and said, "Wait for what else, quickly make my student order!! Don't you know that we're starving!?"
"B-good Sir!" then ran straight to the kitchen.
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A few minutes passed, and the plates and glasses were both clean with nothing left. They are now talking to think about a plan ahead.
"How is this a teacher?" asked Lin Tian.
"Wait a minute Lin Tian. I have memorized a little of their clothes and gels" Zhang Hongli replied as he glanced here and there.
A few minutes later, three men all wearing black caping entered, their robes also black. On each person's back was a sword hanging neatly.
"That's them." said Zhang Hongli who surprised Lin Tian.
As soon as Lin Tian looked up and looked, the three people had already walked towards the corner of the room on the opposite side of the place where he was sitting.
"When is that how about the teacher?"
"wait a minute. Look, they're about to order some food. Let them finish the food first." Zhang Hongli replied.
Time was running again, and the three people had already finished their food. Afterwards, Zhang Hongli invited Lin Tian over to approach them. As soon as they reached the table of the three people, they seemed confused to see the arrival of himself and Zhang Hongli.
"Can I help you, sir?" ask one of them in a soft and friendly voice.
Zhang Hongli did not reply, only smiling. This certainly makes the three people more astonished.
After which, this grandfather reached out his hand and knocked on the round table in front of him.
"Tuk.tuk-tuk."
Instantly, the three people were instantly shocked to the point of rising to their feet. Then the one who greeted Zhang Hongli earlier quickly said, "Wait for us outside, I'll pay first."
"Alright" replied Zhang Hongli who directly walked out of the restaurant.
A few moments later, the three men came out of the tavern and approached them. As soon as he arrived, the person immediately said, "Follow us!" he said followed by his body that had flashed vanished from there.
Zhang Hongli and Lin Tian could only follow behind.
Apparently, they were taken to a dense forest located to the east of the city. They stopped under shady trees whose shade was able to protect them from the scorching sun.
"So, sir, what do you want to ask us?" said one of them.
"I wanted to ask you about the whereabouts of a young Miss of the Zhang family. a month ago, I got information from you guys who are in Tanah Rain village that the young Miss had just stayed here for three days. Do you guys know anything?"
The three of them seemed to think for a moment, and then one of them replied, "Your young lady Zhang, give us some time. Three more days, come here at the same hour. If we don't come in the afternoon, come back in a week to meet us here."
"cost?" asked Lin Tian who had taken the initiative first.
"One gold coin is enough sir."
"this is.take it" Lin Tian replied as he thrust out a piece of gold coin.
"Thank you, then we'll have your permission to carry out your request. Excuse me." Without waiting for another answer, the three people had already flashed vanished from there.
"Well, now we can only wait..."
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