Chapter 145 - Drunk

Chapter 145 - Drunk

Under the influence of alcohol, Zhao Qin shared quite a lot of things with Li Huowang; it was almost as though he was trying to dissuade Li Huowang from becoming an escort.

However, Li Huowang’s attention was drawn to a name that Zhao Qin mentioned. “Leader Zhao, what was that Surveillance Bureau that you mentioned?”

Though Li Huowang had been here for a couple of months, it was still the first time he heard of some terms. It was a good opportunity for him to learn more.

“The Surveillance Bureau is supposedly a group of highly-skilled individuals appointed by the Emperor. Whenever there are sinister affairs that the local enforcement cannot manage on their own, they are the ones that are called upon to handle it,” explained Zhao Qin.

Li Huowang was not surprised by this. Since the Si Qi dynasty was so stable, there had to be some people who could manage these sorts of strange powers.

However, he did not know if these people were specially trained by the palace, or recruited from outside.

When Zhao Qin saw that Li Huowang did not reply, he continued, “But even then, they are not always reliable. One such example was four years ago; there was a town which was completely slaughtered mysteriously.”

“Tsk, tens of thousands of people, gone in just a single night,” Zhao Qin lamented, not noticing that the fingers that Li Huowang was using to hold the cup had gone pale.

Wang Chengxing chimed in, “I heard about that incident too. It was rather tragic; some victims weren’t even left with complete bodies. How could they do such a thing? Aren’t they also birthed by their parents? They’re worse than animals.”

At this point, Li Huowang saw Jiang Yingzi approach him with a fierce expression. “Do you see how others talk about you?! What right do you have to live?! Why don’t you go and die?!”

Li Huowang’s chest heaved up and down.

Others may not have noticed this change, but Bai Lingmiao was able to sense that something was amiss. She quietly changed seats with Xiaoman and cupped Li Huowang’s trembling hands, “Senior Li, are you alright?”

Li Huowang took a deep breath and smiled at Zhao Qin, “Leader Zhao, let’s not discuss state affairs. Such matters are not something that us ordinary folk should be concerned with.”

“That’s right! Let the important people worry about them. Let’s drink! Here’s another toast to Brother Li!” said Zhao Qin.

“Cheers!” said Li Huowang as he picked up the pot of wine and poured it directly into his mouth. However, he could not handle alcohol, even more so because this was strong liquor.

That night, Li Huowang didn’t even know when he became drunk. That dazed feeling was not bad; there was no need for him to think or worry about anything.

“Li Huowang... Li Huowang!”

He woke up abruptly to a voice. When he opened his eyes, he was staring right at Jiang Yingzi’s face that was filled with hatred.

Li Huowang looked up to see his Master’s three heads staring at him together, their gazes full of ridicule.

“What’re you laughing at?!” shouted Li Huowang.

“Senior... Li?” Bai Lingmiao glanced at the empty ceiling, then back toward Li Huowang, feeling uneasy.

“Nothing, let’s go eat,” said Li Huowang as he placed his right hand on her shoulder while stumbling toward the exit.

When they stepped outside, the sun was already shining brightly.

At this moment, the entire escort office, both in the front and the backyard, was quite lively.

From the looks of it, Zhao Qin had given everyone some instructions; anyone that saw Li Huowang treated him very respectfully.

Li Huowang looked past the wooden pillars on his right, toward the bustling martial arts training ground. He could see Puppy, Gao Zhijian, Chun Xiaoman, Sun Baolu and the others. They seemed to be gesticulating with some escorts.

“What are they doing?” Li Huowang was puzzled.

“Earlier, Puppy requested them to give him some pointers. In the end, the rest came over to join the party, and it became like this,” replied Bai Lingmiao.

“Ah, he really knows how to get the small advantages. Right, go to the inn and let Troupe Leader Lu know about where we are. He may think that we have left him behind if he doesn’t see any of us,” instructed Li Huowang.

“Okay, got it.”

At that moment, Li Huowang glanced toward Dan Yangzi, and then asked, “Is there any trouble with the Immortal families?”

Bai Lingmiao blinked. “No. Why do you ask, Senior Li?”

“That’s good. Let me know if there’s anything. Remember, you’re not Li Zhi. If anything happens, I’ll think of a solution,” said Li Huowang.

“Okay.”

Once the surroundings fell silent, the two of them enjoyed this rare moment of tranquility while walking slowly toward the kitchen.

Given their travels, it was hard to have moments like this.

As they walked, Bai Lingmiao slightly leaned on Li Huowang, a sweet feeling welling up in her heart.

“If there’s anything, don’t hide it from me. Even if it’s very difficult, we can think of a solution together. Moreover, right now... you’re all I have,” said Li Huowang.

“Mm...”