Chapter 1798 - 661: Fifth Day of May (Part 2)

We all thought this man had absolutely no chance of surviving.

Who could have imagined he would actually come back.

A faint ripple rose in Su Mo’s eyes as well.

He’d seen everything that happened inside the Snake Cave.

He knew this man was struck by all kinds of strange Poison, with no possible way to survive.

So it was no wonder Hua Shiyi was making such a fuss.

But Su Mo always kept his persona in mind—what happened in the Snake Cave was seen by the "Baisui Sword Emperor," and had nothing to do with him, "Wu Daoyou."

He immediately smiled:

"It’s Brother Jiang.

"I’ll go say hello."

"Huh?"

Hua Shiyi froze: "You know him?"

"We met once, that’s all."

As Su Mo spoke, he shot Yang Xiaoyun a look, then walked toward that side.

Hua Shiyi was so angry she slapped her thigh repeatedly:

"Don’t go, that guy’s not right... Ai, why won’t you listen."

Watching Su Mo dash over to the Wuqin Sect’s side in the blink of an eye, Hua Shiyi had no choice but to follow.

This little brother really hit it off with her; she truly didn’t want anything happening to Su Mo.

Once she got close, she saw Su Mo already greeting Jiang Yangliu:

"Brother Jiang, it’s been a few days. How have you been?"

Jiang Yangliu lifted his head to look at Su Mo, his mind dazed for an instant, but moments later he suddenly understood:

"Master!?"

He rose to his feet as he spoke, smiling as he said:

"You really are a true master.

"Back then you said my name clashed with me, that it was at odds with my Five Elements.

"That I should change my name to Jiang Xiong.

"After I followed your advice, I really did encounter some fortune.

"Though there were plenty of dangers along the way, in the end things turned for the better.

"Now my Divine Skill has reached Great Success, and I’m just about to make a name for myself.

"You’ve helped me greatly, brother. Why not follow me as we roam the Jianghu from now on.

"Once I’ve made my fame, I’ll never treat you poorly."

"Oh?"

Su Mo blinked: "Well... I must congratulate Brother Jiang on that. But I am, after all, an escort master of Shunfeng Escort Agency, and I don’t plan on leaving the escort agency just yet."

"Hahaha, I know a master like you doesn’t believe me.

"But no matter, you’ll understand in time. A mere Shunfeng Escort Agency is absolutely not a place fit for you.

"If you ever wish to leave, you can walk out anytime.

"If the people in the escort agency refuse to let you go, just watch my methods then."

Jiang Yangliu burst out laughing, sounding very much like he didn’t take anyone in the world seriously.

Su Mo and Hua Shiyi both wore rather odd expressions.

This kind of arrogance the moment one gains a bit of success was being performed to perfection.

They chatted about this and that, without managing to ask what exactly Jiang Yangliu had gone through; after exchanging a few more polite words, the two of them headed back.

Yang Xiaoyun glanced at Su Mo, and Su Mo gave a slight shake of his head.

Hua Shiyi then said:

"Look at him, that petty man strutting around, no idea what sort of fortune he stumbled into.

"Let me tell you, don’t you really go and leave Shunfeng Escort Agency."

"Oh?"

Wei Ziyi found this interesting when she heard it, and asked:

"What does Sister Hua mean by that?

"Shunfeng Escort Agency is just an escort agency. If there’s a better place to go, of course people go higher and water flows lower."

Hua Shiyi twisted her lips:

"That’s because you don’t know... Forget it, just listen to me and you’ll be fine."

Earlier that Black clothed Man had claimed to be the Chief of Shunfeng Escort Agency.

That was most likely not a lie.

Now that was a genuine top expert, not someone like Jiang Yangliu who gets a bit of a lucky chance and thinks he’s the same.

With such a treasure mountain right at hand, why go elsewhere to hunt for jade?

It was just that she couldn’t say it too plainly.

Though she didn’t know why that senior never showed his true face, there must be a reason.

People like "Wu Daoyou" were just ordinary escort masters; it was normal for them not to know the hidden truths.

If she rashly spilled the secret, it might not actually be a good thing for Su Mo and the others.

She only warned them repeatedly that they absolutely must not leave Shunfeng Escort Agency; as long as they did their work well, benefits would surely be plentiful in the future.

Su Mo nodded again and again to show he understood.

As everyone chatted idly, they suddenly heard a loud voice ring out:

"Jinglong Hall Master has arrived!!!

"Jinglong Hall hall master has arrived!!!!"

The sound echoed through the entire Weiyang Palace.

For a moment, everyone turned to look.

They saw "Zhuge Qianqiu" appear slowly together with the hall master.

"Zhuge Qianqiu" was dressed in simple, casual clothes, but since the occasion today was unusual, he looked three parts more serious.

The hall master, on the other hand, was dressed in solemn attire, his expression composed.

Only when his gaze occasionally swept over some pretty women, a trace of lewdness would inevitably flicker in his eyes.

"Sikong Hua Ji" hurriedly rose to invite "Zhuge Qianqiu" to be seated.

"Zhuge Qianqiu" lightly waved his hand, looked at those present, and said with a smile:

"Friends have come from all over Xizhou, traveling thousands of miles to attend my son’s coming-of-age ceremony.

"Zhuge Qianqiu hereby thanks you all."

The moment the Jinglong Hall Master spoke, the place erupted in an uproar.

"Master Zhuge, you flatter us!"

"Being able to attend such a grand event is truly our honor."

"To behold your venerable face is fortune for three lifetimes; we could die without regret."

When people abandon shame, they’re invincible.

Zhuge Qianqiu had barely finished his first sentence before the hall was flooded with praise and flattery.

"Zhuge Qianqiu" lightly raised his hand to quiet the noise, smiling as he said:

"Thank you all for your praise; I am unworthy of it.

"Also, many thanks to Sikong Sect Master for lending me Weiyang Palace.

"Jinglong Hall is but a small place and truly cannot contain so many brothers of the Jianghu.