allonlinenovel Chapter 281 Meeting of Experts
Chapter 281 Meeting of Experts
After the wedding.
Then comes the Spring Festival.
The Spring Festival in this world was no different from that in his previous life, and Ye Kang was able to relax for a rare period of time.
Drinking and strolling around every day, attending temple fairs, and then chatting with family members while playing Pai Gow together – it's a leisurely and elegant way to spend time, with a unique charm.
Yun Jinxi did not return to the capital, but stayed at the Xie family home and spent the Spring Festival with Ye Kang.
Given her status, her actions caused the entire city of Jinling to scramble to curry favor with the Xie family.
Everyone knew that this was the Ninth Princess's and even the Emperor's high regard for Ye Kang. After this incident, the Xie family undoubtedly rose to become one of the four great families and the most powerful force in Jinling City.
The seventh day after the Spring Festival.
The heavy snow finally stopped.
Outside Jinling City, Ye Kang and Yun Jinxi's convoy was fully prepared to depart.
Family members saw them off at the city gate.
Ye Long and his wife held Ye Kang's hand, repeatedly giving him instructions.
"Kang'er, if the emperor is in a difficult position, you can simply quit this official post and return to Jinling to live the life of a wealthy man."
Madam Ye stroked Ye Kang's right cheek, her eyes filled with unbearable heartache.
Madam Ye doesn't quite understand the world of martial arts.
But he knew that Ye Kang must have endured unimaginable hardships to achieve his current strength.
The eldest brother and sister-in-law nodded in agreement: "Mother is right, we won't take that kind of treatment."
Xie Liancheng also said, "I have already sent several groups of people to the East China Sea. If things don't work out, it's not impossible for the entire Xie family to go to sea."
Upon hearing this, Ye Kang's face showed a hint of surprise.
It's unexpected that the Xie family has already started thinking about their escape route. That's normal, though. In the martial arts world and the imperial court, no one knows what will happen next. Having a way out is always better than having no way out.
However, Ye Kang hadn't expected the Xie family to support him so much.
He nodded and said, "Don't worry, Uncle, it's not as scary as you think. Anyway, please take good care of my parents for me."
"What are you saying? We're all family."
Xie Liancheng patted Ye Kang on the shoulder, his eyes full of admiration.
This nephew of mine is just so pleasing to the eye.
After saying goodbye, Ye Kang mounted his red-maned steed and officially set off.
……
A few days later.
Jiangnan Road, Meihe Town.
This town is a necessary stop on the road. Ye Kang once wiped out a small sect here. Shen Yuanwai, the former richest man in Meihe Town, also has a significant connection with the Ye family.
At this moment, a caravan of merchants dressed in simple linen clothes entered Meihe Town and checked into a small inn.
The innkeeper looked at the group of strangely dressed people and asked curiously, "Are you all from the Southern Frontier?"
The caravan leader was a middle-aged woman in her forties. She smiled and replied, "Shopkeeper, you have a good eye! We are from Fuxian Town in the southern border region. We've brought some local specialties to sell in Jiangnan. Would you like some, shopkeeper?"
"Great! I've heard that the mushroom powder from Southern Xinjiang is an exceptional seasoning, with a flavor that rivals that of the sea spirit fish from the East China Sea. Do you have any?"
The female merchant enthusiastically said, "Of course, these are all mushroom powders made from mushrooms picked by our locals from the mountains. Whether for seasoning or making soup, they are guaranteed to be fragrant, and the price is negotiable."
"That's great, I'll get some and give it a try."
The shopkeeper's eyes lit up, and he immediately took out a silver note.
The female merchant glanced behind her, and immediately a burly man produced a box of mushroom powder.
The shopkeeper couldn't wait to open the box. The fragrance was so enticing that he couldn't help but take a deep breath.
"Great! Good stuff! How much do you have? I'll take it all!"
"The shopkeeper is very generous."
The female merchant completed the transaction and returned to her room with the rest of the caravan, closing the door behind her.
The next second, her enthusiastic expression suddenly turned cold, and a sinister glint flashed in her eyes.
"Did you inoculate him with insects?"
The burly man who had just taken the box grinned and said, "Don't worry, I had my fill."
Upon hearing this, the female merchant sat down and took out a slip of paper.
"The princess's convoy is about to arrive. She has a skilled fighter surnamed Ye with her. It's best not to fight her head-on."
"Big sister, this time we've mobilized four Rank 9 experts. As long as there's no Grandmaster, who can stop us?" The big man stretched dismissively.
The female merchant angrily said, "Fool! She is a princess after all. Who knows if there are other powerful figures secretly guarding her? We must succeed in one go. Only with the Ninth Princess can the Grand Elder be relieved. Otherwise, the entire Fuxian Town will be finished."
After being scolded, the young man dared not be negligent any longer and said sullenly, "I understand, but the Grand Elder went a bit too far this time. The Holy Maiden is under house arrest again. Should we listen to the Holy Maiden or the Grand Elder?"
The female merchant was silent for a moment, then sighed: "Naturally, it's the Grand Elder. The Holy Maiden has no power left. If she wants to survive, she has to learn to choose sides. Don't say such things again. Everyone, get out and set up the Gu worms. We'll trap you like a turtle in a jar."
"clear."
……
Half an hour later.
Night fell.
Yun Jinxi's convoy entered Meihe Town.
Ye Kang looked at the familiar town and felt a pang of nostalgia.
Back when I fought and killed Ancestor Fuyun in this area, I was still a weakling.
I can't believe that after all this time, he's still a weakling!
No, I can't keep giving up. I have to get stronger!
Ye Kang's sense of crisis grew stronger, and he even started urging the system, "Why haven't you issued any tasks yet?"
He has just the right amount of comprehension points left, frankly, too few. If he doesn't get a new mission soon, he'll starve.
As he was feeling melancholy, several figures suddenly came into his perception.
moment!
Ye Kang raised an eyebrow, and his incredibly powerful perception covered the entire town.
There are 6 in the initial stage (ninth rank), 5 in the middle stage, and...
There are four!
15 ninth-rank masters!
They're having a meeting!
Wait, there are more than just people.
Ye Kang silently focused his mind, and the advantages of eating more than a hundred fish treasures became fully apparent.
The perception of a master bypasses the vigilance of all martial artists, penetrating into those tiny corners invisible to the naked eye.
"As expected, it's those disgusting bastards again."
Ye Kang's face darkened as he realized that the Gu worms were hidden everywhere.
Although invisible to the naked eye, the Gu worms seemed to be densely packed and everywhere in the senses.
Without a doubt, it was that Gu clan from the Southern Frontier again.
This is the third time I've dealt with them.
The first two times were fine, but this time the opponent really went all out, with 15 ninth-rank experts, which was extremely luxurious.
【Ding】
[Task Issued: Eliminate the Gu Insects in Meihe Town]
[Task Reward: Comprehension]
"!"
Ye Kang was almost moved to tears.
These Gu people are practically family!
Coming all this way to impart enlightenment, this selfless spirit truly deserves praise from all martial artists.
Ye Kang suppressed his excitement, pretended not to know anything, and walked into the most luxurious inn in Meihe Town.
The shopkeeper's eyes lit up the moment he saw Ye Kang.
"Young Master Ye! You're back!"
After all, he stayed here when he last came to Meihe Town, so it's reasonable that the other party remembers Ye Kang.
Ye Kang nodded and said, "Since you are a distinguished guest, we will make room for you in the best rooms."
"Understood, I'll do as Young Master Ye says. By the way, should I inform the Shen family? They miss you very much!"
"No need."
"It's already quite lively tonight."