Stranger Danger

Chapter 995: Fei Xue

Brushing Moon Inn offered over a hundred kinds of wine, all of them famous locally or foreignly. Out of all of them, the most famous wine of them all was Drunk on Illusory Life.

Drunk on Illusory Life was said to be brewed using Illusory Life Flower and Moonlight Water. Those who drink it would become so drunk that they would dream of a whole new life; one they only wished could drown forever and never awaken from. It was extremely famous in Jian Nan and usually could not be bought even with a thousand gold.

Besides wine, Brushing Moon Inn also offered over a thousand types of dances. They could supposedly showcase a different dance each day a thousand days straight without repeating themselves. The Celestial Welcoming Dance was the most famous dance out of all of them. Legene had it that the dance was modified from the Moon God Dance the olden people of Nanjiang practiced back when they performed ritual sacrifices to the Moon God, mysterious and elegant. They claimed that the Celestial Welcoming Dance was so beautiful that even gods and demons were intoxicated by the performance.

These three specialties alone were enough to make Brushing Moon Inn famous throughout Jian Nan. There was no one who hadn’t heard about it. That was why the Brushing Moon Inn welcomed an insane number of visitors looking to experience its wonders everyday.

Although Brushing Moon Inn was famous, its owner was surprisingly mysterious. Only a handful of people had ever met her, and no one knew who she was or where she came from.

Legend had it that the owner of Brushing Moon Inn was a woman; a gorgeous woman named Fei Xue.

Although the owner was a woman, no one dared to underestimate her or plot against her.

Brushing Moon Inn had only been founded for over a decade, but it was able to stand strong in the chaotic Fu Tuo and even become the most famous inn in the entire Jian Nan, renowned under the heavens. Her strength and cunning must be incredible to say the least.

In fact, some people did try to claim a piece of the pie that was Brushing Moon Inn thinking that Fei Xue was “just a mere woman”. It included strong, famous sects such as the Yin Spring Sect, Wanxiang Sect and more. However, the sect master of the Yin Spring Sect died a sudden death in his room the next day, and the Wanxiang Sect was suddenly attacked by several larger sects. The sect master of the Wanxiang Sect, Wan Xiangzi died on the spot, several great elders were severely injured, and the sect was nearly disbanded the very same day.

These were just two examples of what had happened to the enemies of Brushing Moon Inn. Although there was no evidence that pointed toward Brushing Moon Inn manipulating events from behind the scene, everyone knew that they were the mastermind. It wasn’t scary for a faction to take a life or even wipe out an entire sect, but it was scary that the victims did not have any evidence to prove that Brushing Moon Inn was behind the atrocities, nor was there a single stain on the inn’s record.

Brushing Moon Inn looked like a clear, tranquil lake, but its depths were unfathomable. Anyone who laid their eyes on it and harbored evil intentions would find themselves dead in a ditch somewhere, assuming there was even a body to be found.

In conclusion, Brushing Moon Inn was a legend in Fu Tuo and Jian Nan.

Right now, Ye Qing was lounging inside the highest floor of the Brushing Moon Inn and enjoying its fine wine and exquisite dance, the thirty-third floor. He was also enjoying their best wine, Drunk on Illusory Life, and their best dance, the Celestial Welcoming Dance. It was the life.

The thirty-third floor was where the owner of Brushing Moon Inn resided and so was forbidden from entry.

Drunk on Illusory Life was a wine only the most honored guest could enjoy, and the Celestial Welcoming Dance a dance that was performed only during special days. However, Ye Qing was neither the owner of the Brushing Moon Inn nor their most honored guest. Today was definitely not a special day either. And yet, he was enjoying the kind of luxury that only the most honored guests of honor could enjoy.

It wasn’t because he was famous, strong, or handsome beyond imagination, of course. It was purely because he was accompanying Feng Qingyou.

His masculine pride did not want to admit it, but the truth was the truth. If not for Feng Qingyou, forget the thirty-third floor of Brushing Moon Inn or the Celestial Welcoming Dance, he might not even get to drink Drunk on Illusory Life.

As for why Feng Qingyou got to enjoy such treatment, it was because she and the owner of Brushing Moon Inn, Fei Xue, were acquaintances, of course. In fact, judging from the way they interacted, they were close friends.

Right now, Fei Xue was sitting next to Feng Qingyou and whispering to her, the smile on her face as wide as it was beautiful. Ye Qing was sitting at a corner enjoying a cup of fine wine and watching a good dance while female attendants stood close by to attend to his every need. Truly this was the life.

After the dance was over, Fei Xue looked at Ye Qing with curiosity in his eyes, asking, “What do you think of my humble inn’s Drunk on Illusory Life and Celestial Welcoming Dance, warrior Ye?”

Fei Xue was very beautiful. Like her name implied, she was as beautiful as snowfall, cold yet pure. When she smiled, however, it was warm and gentle like the spring wind of March; passionate and brilliant like blossom petals. It was quite the combination.

“The wine is exactly as its name suggests, a false life that one cannot help but get drunk on. The dance is so beautiful that I would not be surprised if it could win the hearts of deities.”

Ye Qing paid her a heartfelt compliment. “Thank you very much for the service, owner.”

“It is Fei Xue’s honor to receive your praise, warrior.”

Suddenly, Fei Xue teased him, “Tao Yao, Lian Hua, Su Qiu, Ruo Mei, what are you waiting for? Drink with warrior Ye and thank him for his high praise.”

Tao Yao, Lian Hua, Su Qiu and Ruo Mei were the four women performing the Celestial Welcoming Dance earlier. They all boasted different qualities of beauty like that of the orchids in spring and the chrysanthemums in autumn, but one thing for certain, they were all unquestionably attractive.

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Ye Qing wasn’t expecting Fei Xue to tease him like this. He hurriedly waved them off saying, “You’re welcome, owner, but this is unnecessary. Unnecessary.”

“What, are they too ordinary for you?” Fei Xue furrowed her brow and said sadly, “Or did I accidentally slight you somewhere, warrior?”

“Not at all, owner.” Ye Qing said, “How about this? A toast to the four beautiful ladies.”

Ye Qing raised his cup and drained its contents in one gulp.

“A great show of spirit, warrior.”

Fei Xue beamed. “Tao Yao, Lian Hua, Su Qiu, Ruo Mei, don’t just stand there. Keep warrior Ye company and serve him more wine!”

“Yes, owner.”

The four women walked toward Ye Qing, but Feng Qingyou interrupted softly, “Enough games.”

“What’s wrong? Did I make you unhappy, Qingyou?” Fei Xue asked playfully.

Feng Qingyou’s expression was mild, but it was impossible to guess what she was truly thinking. She said with the calm of a bottomless ocean, “Send the girls away. It’s time we talk about business.”

Fei Xue turned serious and waved her hand. “Leave us. Allow no one to enter without my permission.”

“Yes, owner.”

Tao Yao, Lian Hua, and all the servants in the room responded and left.

After everyone was gone, Feng Qingyou asked, “How did it go?”

Fei Xue glanced at Ye Qing but received no response from Feng Qingyou. So, she answered, “It’s as you predicted. The Nanjiang Pacification Army is mobilizing in secret. I suspect that they may depart at any moment.”

“Indeed. They will probably depart in less than a day,” Feng Qingyou said with certainty.

“I believe so as well,” Fei Xue echoed with a stern expression.

“We shall respond as per the plan,” Feng Qingyou instructed.

“Got it. I’ll get it done right away.” Fei Xue rose to her feet and gave Ye Qing a nod. Then, she left the room.

After Fei Xue was gone, Ye Qing finally indulged in his curiosity, “What are you girls talking about? What Nanjiang Pacification Army? What mobilizing?”

“Calm!” Feng Qingyou gave him a mysterious smirk. “You will hear of it by tomorrow at the latest. Tomorrow, something big will shake the whole world.”