Free Web NovelChapter 309: Checking Remarks
Hearing Wei Ru’s words, Yi Chen immediately turned around and saw both the emperor and Cao Li making their way in under the respectful gazes of everyone.
It seemed that whatever discussion they were having was finished, and following the guidance of one of the personnel, they were guided towards the two equally sized thrones placed at the end of the banquet hall, making them finally take their seats.
Their entrance had also intensified the light music ringing in everyone’s ears, and by the time they had taken their seats, beautifully draped performers, both men and women, began dancing at the centre of the hall, just in front of the two of them. freeweɓnøvel.com
Meanwhile, lavish dishes were placed on the tables before their thrones.
"...So, is Young Master Chen planning to meet Madam Cao Li?" Wei Ru asked a few moments later, seeing that Yi Chen still had his eyes focused on the two of them.
It was only when he heard Wei Ru’s voice that he realised that he had been staring for too long.
A lot of things were going on in his mind regarding how he should find a way to get the proof out of Cao Li, and he had lost himself for a second.
"Uhm...I didn’t quite catch what Madam Wei was saying, so could you repeat it again?" he asked with an embarrassed smile the next moment.
"Sure," Wei Ru smiled subtly and said, "I was asking whether Young Master Chen is planning to meet Madam Cao Li now or later."
"Ah," Yi Chen shook his head at those words and said while pointing at the table in front of them, "I still haven’t touched the majority of the dishes I’ve ordered, so I’ll think about it after finishing my dinner."
"Wise choice." Wei Ru nodded in agreement, hearing his response, and continued, "Seeing how engrossed Young Master Chen was while staring in their direction, I almost thought that you were about to do that now and couldn’t help but worry.
As if I were in the place of Madam Cao Li and was approached by someone before I could even finish the lavish dinner that had been placed in front of me, I would have unleashed all my martial techniques onto you in anger..."
By the time Wei Ru finished, an amused smirk formed on her face, seeing which Yi Chen too let out a chuckle and said, "Don’t worry, Madam Wei, although I’m brave, I’m still not reckless enough to disturb a woman who’s enjoying her meals."
"Then I can rest assured," Wei Ru chuckled softly while dipping the dumpling in her hand into a spicy sauce before gobbling it in a single bite.
Yi Chen’s appetite was also stirred seeing this, and he too began gobbling the dishes that were present on the table.
Although he couldn’t be compared to Madam Wei, his appetite also wasn’t something an ordinary man could match.
A while later, all the plates were neatly finished, and just like most of the guests, they had stood up to get a glass of spiritual wine or liquor from the serving point.
Meanwhile, all the tables and chairs that were spread across the banquet hall were put inside the storage ring by the servants, and in the next second, a perfect socialising spot was made available for all of them.
Taking a sip from the ornately designed wine cup in her hand, Wei Ru asked Yi Chen, "Are you still not going?"
"I’ll go when the crowd cools down," Yi Chen answered while looking to his right, where both the emperor and Madam Cao Li were surrounded by many guests all keen on talking with them.
"True...it’s better to enjoy our wine while waiting for that to happen. After a heavy meal, it really cools down one’s being..." Wei Ru said with an enjoyable smile as she took another sip from her cup.
Yi Chen nodded subtly with a smile as he was feeling the same things Wei Ru just said. However, his eyes were directed somewhere else while responding to her words.
They were focused in the direction the emperor and Cao Li were standing, and seeing the crowd of people surrounding them, he was looking for a chance to get a clear view of her and open her status panel.
’If I can get to know some of her secrets or about something that she treasures, then I’ll definitely be able to make her tell the truth and get all the proof that I need...’ Yi Chen thought to himself while glancing at the crowd with his gaze narrowed.
Finally getting a clear sight, he opened her status panel.
He knew the chances of success were very low, but despite that, he decided to trust his ability this time. freewёbnoνel.com
He couldn’t explain it in words, but he felt as if he would definitely get the answer that he needed from his ability this time because of how difficult the mission assigned to him was.
’I’m trusting you just this time...please don’t disappoint me...’
With that thought, he regenerated her remark the very next moment.
[Remark (2/3): Has a foul character (Regenerate: 25,000 EXP)]
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[Remark (3/3): Is a clean freak]
CRACK!
The wine cup Yi Chen had been holding onto developed quite a few cracks the moment his eyes went through the last remark.
’For once...just for once, couldn’t you have been helpful when I truly need you to be?!’ Yi Chen roared in his mind while taking in deep breaths to control his breathing.
His actions were clearly noticed by Wei Ru, who was about to ask him what was wrong with him, but just then her eyes caught someone approaching them from behind Yi Chen’s back.
"Young Master Chen..." she suddenly said the next moment, drawing Yi Chen’s gaze, "...you remember that I asked you to help me at the banquet later if you’re truly apologetic, right?"
Hearing this sudden question, Yi Chen couldn’t help but furrow his brows for a second before finally recollecting what she meant by those words.
"Yes, I did say that..." He answered the next moment.
"Well, it’s time for you to stick to those words..." Wei Ru said with a forced smile and hurriedly said, "No matter what I say, just keep nodding your head in approval. You understand?"
Although he was still a little confused seeing the urgency in her eyes, he chose not to question her and just nodded subtly, "A-Alright."
It was then that a voice suddenly rang from behind him, making him turn to his left, only to see an unfamiliar elder looking towards Wei Ru with a bright smile on his face.
"Greetings, Madam Wei. It’s a great evening, isn’t it?" the man said the next moment.
Yi Chen’s eyes subtly raised the next second. Not because of the surprise from not feeling the man’s presence as he approached right next to him, but because of his face that carried no brown discolouration.
’Is he also a foreigner?’ Yi Chen thought in curiosity and pulled open his status panel.
====== STATUS =======
Name: Han Fu
Age: 102 years
Strength: 570
Cultivation: Ninth Level of [Qi Absorption Stage]
Nature: Earth
Remark: A talented Pill refiner [Regenerate: 10,000 EXP]
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Feeling Yi Chen’s gaze, Han Fu glanced back at him.
The brightness in his eyes turned frigid the very next moment as he asked, turning towards Wei Ru, "Who is this kid beside you?"
"What kid?!" Wei Ru snorted at his question and, grabbing Yi Chen’s arm, pulled him towards herself, "He’s my partner, of course. Isn’t that obvious enough from our matching robes, or should I presume that you’re blind?"
’So that’s what is going on...’ Yi Chen subtly raised his brows in realisation, but just at that moment, as if stimulated by Wei Ru’s tugging, the cup that had been barely keeping itself intact all this while broke and drenched his robes in wine.
"..."
"AH! I’m sorry I didn’t mean to..." Wei Ru immediately apologised seeing this. She had forgotten about the cracking sound she had heard a few moments ago because of Han Fu’s sudden appearance.
However, while observing him from the side of her eyes, she suddenly thought of an idea and immediately took out a handkerchief from her storage ring.
The next second, closing in on Yi Chen’s chest, she first checked Yi Chen’s hand in a concerned manner and sighed, "I’m glad you’re not injured..."
As she said that, her hand holding the handkerchief reached for Yi Chen’s chest and, with a gentle expression, began delicately wiping the wine from his robes.
"...Stay still, I’ll rub it off in no time."
She muttered while at it.
Even if Yi Chen was a fool, he would have understood by now what Wei Ru needed his help with, so even though he could instantly dry off the wine with a few circulations of his fire Qi, he restrained himself and let her continue with her actions.
’And since I’ve already promised her...I might as well play the devil.’
"Thank you Ru’er..." Yi Chen said the next moment, and as he said those words, he didn’t forget to glance towards Han Fu, who was staring at the two of them with anger and confusion evident in his eyes.
However, instead of bursting out in anger, his gaze narrowed as he asked the next moment, "Why are you acting like he’s your lover?"
