Chapter 40: Poetry Tavern
At the beginning of the morning light, Shangguan Jiannan had already stood up, carefully packed the prepared dry food, and carried it in his bag, while his long sword was also hung steadily on his back.
When the sky was still hazy, he had already stood by the mountain gate, waiting for Lu Feichen and his companions to arrive. As for the daily cleaning of the square, it was handed over to other disciples.
Soon, the figures of Lu Feichen and the other person gradually came into Shangguan Jiannan's sight. He quickly quickened his pace and stepped forward to greet them warmly: "Good morning, Senior Brother Lu."
"Oh, Junior Brother Shangguan Jiannan, you are so diligent." Lu Feichen responded with a smile, and Senior Sister Liu Ruyan beside him also smiled gently as a greeting.
Lu Feichen carried a giant broadsword on his back, which was more than four feet long and three inches wide. Even when it was placed still on his back, it looked mighty and terrifying.
Shangguan Jiannan was secretly amazed. Senior Brother Lu was not a big man, but the weapon he held was so spectacular. There was also a huge package hanging behind him, which almost took up all the space. In comparison, his own bag seemed insignificant.
On the other hand, Senior Sister Liu Ruyan looked even more graceful. She had a soft sword wrapped around her waist, which was both convenient and graceful, and the bag on her back was also delicate and small, not cumbersome.
After the three of them met up, they walked out of the mountain gate and set out on the road to the foot of the mountain. When they arrived at Huyi City, not far from Tianjian Sect, it was already high in the sky. "Junior Brother Shangguan Jiannan, let's fill our stomachs first before we set off."
"Okay, brothers and sisters, my friend opened a restaurant in Huyi City, let's go there." Shangguan Jiannan invited the two to go to the restaurant
Shangguan Jiannan led his two companions into a corner of the heart of Huyi City, where stood an elegant place called "Shixiang Tavern".
The owner of the tavern, Li Shishi, is a stunningly charming woman. With her gentle smile and extraordinary cooking skills, she has become a rare sight in this city.
There seemed to be a tacit understanding between her and Shangguan Jiannan that went beyond words, like an ancient tree and a clear spring, watching over each other yet being independent of each other.
"Shixiang Tavern, its name is enough to make people yearn for it." Shangguan Jiannan said softly, and walked into the tavern, only to see Li Shishi shuttling among the guests. With her meticulous service, every traveler who stepped into this place could feel the warmth of home.
When she saw Shangguan Jiannan and his group, her eyes instantly lit up and a gentle curve appeared at the corners of her mouth, as if a spring breeze was blowing on her face, making her feel relaxed and happy.
"Brother Jiannan, why did you come down the mountain? Come in, come in."
"Shishi, this is not the first time I go out on a mission with my seniors."
Lu Feichen and Liu Ruyan followed closely behind and stepped into this poetic space.
Liu Ruyan's eyes moved over Li Shishi. Her beauty and talent made her feel a complex emotion - appreciation for beauty and jealousy of the unknown.
She opened her red lips and praised casually: "Miss Li's tavern is really unique and amazing."
However, that subtle sourness is like a firefly in the night and is difficult to completely conceal.
Li Shishi just smiled faintly when she heard that. She responded softly, "Thank you for your compliment, Miss Liu. Please take a seat. I will prepare some of my specialties for you right away."
Soon, a table of delicious dishes was presented to everyone. Lu Feichen ate with relish and praised: "Miss Li's cooking skills are really amazing, and the taste of the wine and meat is really unique!" Shangguan Jiannan also nodded in agreement, his eyes full of appreciation.
While tasting the food, Liu Ruyan secretly observed the interaction between Shangguan Jiannan and Li Shishi. She was thinking about how to use this relationship to pave the way for her own goals.
Finally, she found a seemingly casual entry point: "Junior Brother Shangguan, you have known Miss Li for a long time, right?" There was a hint of curiosity and exploration in her tone.
Shangguan Jiannan admitted frankly: "Yes, we know each other very well."
Upon hearing this, Li Shishi's cheeks flushed. She gently reminded, "Jiannan, you must be careful when you go to the Broken Cloud Mountains. There are dangers everywhere there, so don't take it lightly."
Shangguan Jiannan nodded in agreement: "Don't worry, we will pay attention."
After dinner, Lu Feichen and Liu Ruyan quietly left on the pretext of getting some fresh air, leaving Shangguan Jiannan and Li Shishi with a rare moment of solitude.
Shangguan Jiannan held Li Shishi's hand, his eyes full of tenderness, "Shishi, I'm going to Duanyun Mountains this time, it might be a little dangerous. But don't worry, I will definitely come back safely."
Li Shishi gently leaned on Shangguan Jiannan's shoulder and whispered, "Jiannan, I believe you, you must be careful."
"Okay, I promise you." Shangguan Jiannan said softly.
Li Shishi closed the door and immediately prepared hot water and towels and placed them in front of the bed. Shangguan Jiannan was already tense and excited at this time!
Li Shishi said in a soft voice, "Husband!" After that, she swayed her waist and walked towards Shangguan Jiannan with a swaying lotus-like figure.
Shangguan Jiannan felt as if two hurricanes were rushing towards him, causing his heart to beat wildly and his breathing to almost suffocate!
The two were close to each other, and while Shangguan Jiannan was hesitating, Li Shishi had already approached him, and stretched out her delicate hands to take off Shangguan Jiannan's shoes. "Brother Jiannan, why don't you wash your feet and rest for a while."
"Monster! What's going on?!"
"No need, Shishi, I'll be leaving soon."
Shangguan Jiannan was afraid that she would continue to pester him, so he didn't even look at her.
"There's something strange next door, let me see what it is?"
He immediately jumped onto the bed and leaned close to the board to listen to the noise next door.
But when I heard it, my heart started beating even faster and my body trembled.
It turned out that the people next door were not only breathing rapidly and making strange noises, but also had a charming voice that kept shouting, "Oh! Oh, this is amazing!"
Shangguan Jiannan was unaware that a fierce battle was going on next door, so he said nothing and listened patiently!
The screams became louder and louder, and the body twisting seemed to be more intense, because in addition to the previous strange noises, there was also a "sizzling" sound of water!
Shangguan Jiannan felt even worse! Hearing a crisp "pop" sound, Shangguan Jiannan tilted his head and saw that it was Li Shishi who slapped the coconut open with her palm, and white coconut juice flowed into the cup.
After jumping off the bed, Shangguan Jiannan came to Li Shishi's side and whispered, "What are you going to do?"
"laugh……"
"What are you laughing at? Tell me!"
"Hee...Brother Jiannan, I didn't expect you to have that kind of problem. You don't dare to go into battle, but you just like to eavesdrop on others."
"Whee!"
"Humph!"
Li Shishi couldn't help but stop laughing! Li Shishi suddenly whispered: "Husband, come and have a drink! This white coconut milk is really sweet."
"Oh fine."
"Is it nice? What's the point of just listening? Do you want to take a look?" Li Shishi rushed over quickly. Her cherry lips pressed against Shangguan Jiannan's face, eager to give him a kiss. ...
"Haha, Brother Jiannan, go quickly, our brothers and sisters are waiting for you."
Shangguan Jiannan heaved a long sigh of relief, pulled his clothes, and when he touched his lower body, he found the 'bulge' and couldn't help blushing. He coughed lightly.
"Shishi, I'll come see you when I get back."