Sword Among Us
Sword Among Us - Chapter 693: Attack, Clash

Chapter 693: Attack, Clash

There was one condition that made Happy incredibly happy.

Since there was no way to determine time, the quests in the game never wasted it. Even though they could not be considered too straightforward, they often gave the player the chance to go straight to the point during chats with the NPCs.

After the trio drank some wine, Li Shimin opened the conversation and told Happy that Shi Qingxuan and Xu Zhiling shared a rather special relationship, and in a short while, Artisan Shi would definitely come over to meet them for a brief moment.

Xu Zhiling鈥檚 handsome face was completely red.

鈥淏rother Shimin, you鈥檙e teasing me. Qingxuan and I are just normal friends. Brother Happy, you mustn鈥檛 misunderstand.鈥?/p>

鈥淎 misunderstanding? Could it be that Kuo Zhong鈥檚 relationship with my younger sister is also a misunderstanding?鈥?Li Shimin calmly pointed at Kuo Zhong while he drank wine with his head lowered and a smile on his face.

Happy did not disappoint Li Shimin. He raised his head to survey the area around him.

鈥淏y the way, Brother Zhiling, I鈥檝e heard of the great name of Yangzhou鈥檚 Twin Dragons since a long time ago. They say that you are very close to each other, so I wonder if Brother Kuo Zhong is also on the boat.鈥?/p>

He did not reveal his thoughts at all through his words, but a hint of wariness appeared on Xu Zhiling鈥檚 face.

鈥淗e has certain matters to attend to, and he can鈥檛 leave for the time being.鈥?People who were not used to lying had a lot of tells when they lied.

鈥淚s that so? That鈥檚 a real pity,鈥?Happy said. 鈥淣ext time, when there is a chance, you will definitely have to introduce us, Brother Zhiling.鈥?/p>

鈥淥f course!鈥?Li Shimin could not hold back anymore. He did not wish for Happy to meet with Kuo Zhong, so he immediately laughed and interrupted the conversation. 鈥淵ou鈥檒l have plenty of chances to meet Kuo Zhong. Happy, do you recognize the warriors sitting here?鈥?/p>

鈥淣ot really.鈥?/p>

鈥淟et me introduce you to them. To the west is Empress Yin and her beloved disciple, Wan Wan. Brother Happy, you mustn鈥檛 be charmed by her adorable appearance. That one鈥檚 a witch, and she鈥檚 even harder to deal with than Empress Yin.鈥?/p>

Even though Li Shimin had lowered her voice, he clearly underestimated Wan Wan and Empress Yin鈥檚 strength.

Empress Yin鈥檚 expression darkened. She looked down, dipped her finger into the wine cup, swirled the liquid, and flicked her finger.

Whoosh!

The old butler who had been standing behind Li Shimin coughed in a seemingly unbothered manner, and the liquid that shot through the air instantly lost its might.

But even though he managed to fend off Empress Yin, he did not notice that Wan Wan had also attacked. A thin hair shot toward Li Shimin.

No one knew whether the old butler intentionally missed it or truly did not notice it, but he did not do anything to block the attack.

Happy sighed helplessly in his heart.

Even though he did not want to get mixed up in the mess, since Xu Zhiling did not seem to have noticed Wan Wan鈥檚 actions, he had no choice. He curled a finger of the hand hidden under the table and sent an invisible gust of finger-generated wind.

The thin hair was instantly crushed in the air.

鈥淓mpress Yin!鈥?/p>

The proceedings had caught quite a number of people鈥檚 attention. The generals not too far away took hold of their swords and stood up. They glared at Empress Yin鈥檚 table and looked ready to attack her with one word from Li Shimin.

鈥淵oung Master Li, next time, don鈥檛 gossip about others behind their backs.鈥?/p>

Empress Yin was completely unbothered by her failed attack. She cast a faint glance at the old butler, whose expression was rather unpleasant, and spoke in a nonchalant and dismissive voice. Her words were calm and did not contain any anger. 鈥淐onsider this a warning.鈥?/p>

鈥淯ncle Li, are you alright?鈥?/p>

Li Shimin鈥檚 face was full of worry. There was no way he could not tell that the old butler had suffered a little from the duel just now, and he was slightly apprehensive in his heart.

鈥淚鈥檓 fine.鈥?A faint blotch of red rose on the old butler鈥檚 face. He shook his head slowly, but the wrinkles on his face became even deeper.

They were both Myth Realm martial artists, but Empress Yin was clearly stronger!

鈥淭hank you for helping me just now, my young friend.鈥?/p>

鈥淚t鈥檚 what I should do.鈥?/p>

Happy鈥檚 answer displeased the Witch Wan Wan.

鈥淎re the people from the Murong Clan also interested in Eunuch Yang鈥檚 Warehouse, or have you already become the Li Family鈥檚 lapdogs? You helped Shi Feixuan earlier, and now you鈥檙e helping Li Shimin. Do you really intend to go up against me and be enemies with the holy order?鈥?/p>

鈥淪ince ancient times, those of the righteous path and evil path have never mixed well. I do not have any intention to help either side, but when I see injustice, I will definitely help the oppressed. This is simply a duty that the people of my generation have and that I cannot cast aside.鈥?/p>

Happy spoke in a neither arrogant nor humble tone.

鈥淗aha! Help those being oppressed when you see them? Well said! Brother Happy, you are indeed a straightforward person.鈥?/p>

Li Shimin鈥檚 affection toward Happy increased by leaps and bounds.

There was also a smile on Xu Zhiling鈥檚 face.

Happy鈥檚 words did not show any flattery nor bias toward Li Shimin, and he did not reveal any ambitious desires either. It was in accordance to how he usually conducted himself.

鈥淚, Zhiling, toast to you.鈥?/p>

鈥淪o, the one who helped Miss Shi during the day was you? Brother Happy, I will also toast to you.鈥?Li Shimin鈥檚 eyes lit up.

鈥業 didn鈥檛 come here to drink.鈥?/p>

Naturally, Happy would not say such words. Besides, he was currently facing Xu Zhiling and Li Shimin. He did not dare to be inattentive toward them, so he picked up his wine cup and drank everything in one go.

But Happy soon sensed a cold gaze on his face.

鈥淵oung Master Happy.鈥?An elegant fragrance drifted into his nostrils, and Shi Feixuan came over to the trio in a snow-white robe.

At that moment, it seemed like Happy鈥檚 table had become the center of attention of the entire pleasure boat. Everyone鈥檚 eyes were trained on their side.

Each faction of power paid attention to them.

鈥淢iss Shi, it鈥檚 you.鈥?/p>

鈥淚 have been incredibly thankful for you saving us from the encirclement during the day in Yangzhou City. Allow me to use this cup of tea as wine and toast to you.鈥?/p>

鈥淢iss Shi, you praise me too much. My generation is full of chivalrous people, and when we see evil cultists harming those who share the same path as us, we help them. I was just there at the right time.鈥?/p>

When Happy said those words, he noticed that Xu Zhiling鈥檚 gaze on him had become a little abnormal.

鈥淏rother Happy, I will toast to you again.鈥?There was gratitude and determination under his bashful expression.

鈥淚 really don鈥檛 deserve this.鈥?Happy threw his head back and finished his wine in one gulp.

He drank a few cups of strong wine in succession, and his insides began burning up, but Nine Yang Divine Skill soon got rid of quite a lot of the drunkenness in him and expelled it from his body, which was why Happy could remain energetic.

鈥淗ow is Master Qing Yuan, and how is Brother Xibai?鈥?/p>

鈥淢aster Qing Yuan was wounded heavily and has already passed away. Xibai鈥檚 injuries were lighter, and Young Master Li鈥檚 subordinate is taking care of him. He is already fine.鈥?/p>

Shi Feixuan鈥檚 expression was slightly bleak.

Happy heaved a long sigh. 鈥淚f I had acted sooner, perhaps I could have saved Master Qing Yuan鈥︹€?/p>

鈥淵oung Master Happy, you do not need to blame yourself. Master Qing Yuan mentioned before he died that he wanted me to thank you. He is already resting in peace. It鈥檚 just a pity鈥︹€?She stopped talking for a moment and quickly cast a glance at Xu Zhiling. There was regret in her voice. 鈥淚t鈥檚 a pity that I didn鈥檛 manage to protect the key in the end.鈥?/p>

鈥淚mmortal Shi, I am to blame for being careless.鈥?Li Shimin鈥檚 face was full of anguish. 鈥淚 believed in others too readily, which was why I was set up and lost the key.鈥?/p>

When Happy heard that, he frowned slightly in shock. 鈥業 didn鈥檛 expect that she would lose the key in the end and it will not go to Li Shimin. Judging by Shi Feixuan鈥檚 expression, could it be that the key is really in Kuo Zhong鈥檚 hands?鈥?/p>

While thinking about it, Happy suddenly remembered the face of the unfamiliar player who had never said anything standing behind Xu Zhiling.

鈥楽omething鈥檚 wrong!鈥?he thought and scowled.