Free Web NovelChapter 335: Chapter 260: Landless Wandering Lord
Qiao Meng was led to the First Dining Hall.
As he walked, he observed his surroundings, feeling as if he had entered a magical world. ’They’re both Player territories,’ he thought, ’so why does my Kaiyuan County look like some backward ancient town while Huaguo Mountain is so fantastical?’
Smooth, wide roads, the romantic Peach Blossom Forest, fresh and fragrant air, spotless streets, peculiar Ecological Houses, and all sorts of lively little animals that showed no fear of humans...
Qiao Meng was very curious how these once-barren wilds had been developed into what they were today.
Upon arriving at the First Dining Hall, Qiao Meng was met by Yang Wanli. He hurriedly bowed and addressed him as "My Lord."
In his eyes, this Yang Wanli was also a Chaos Lord.
Yang Wanli had just returned from the Ancient Barbarian Country, bringing with him a large number of Refugees. He was in an excellent mood and coolly accepted Qiao Meng’s bow. "A wise bird chooses a good tree to nest in," he said. "The fact that you’ve joined our Huaguo Mountain means you’ve finally seen the light. Do a good job from now on, and the Big Boss will take good care of you."
"Yes, yes, yes!" freewёbnoνel.com
Qiao Meng replied respectfully. He had witnessed Yang Wanli’s power firsthand and had once even believed him to be the Lord of the River Valley Territory.
Yang Wanli departed with his hands clasped behind his back. He was extremely busy; after a brief rest, he had to return to the Ancient Barbarian Country to bring back more Refugees.
It wasn’t a mealtime, so the First Dining Hall wasn’t very crowded. Yang Dazhuang had Qiao Meng sit down at a table. "Just wait here," he said. "You don’t need to worry about Kaiyuan County anymore. The Big Boss will come see you in a bit!" freёwebnovel.com
"Alright!"
Remaining respectful, Qiao Meng took another look around the Dining Hall.
At a nearby table, he saw two men who had clearly been drinking heavily. One, an old man, was already passed out on the tabletop. The other was a flushed, middle-aged man who also looked intoxicated, yet he was holding a scroll, seemingly engrossed in his reading.
Qiao Meng didn’t recognize them. The one passed out was the Dog Head Military Advisor, Hu Miaosuan. He loved to drink, but he had a terrible tolerance for it and would basically pass out after a single cup.
The man reading the book was Hai Pei. Having undergone Rejuvenation, he looked younger and younger. The scroll he was studying was none other than the "Cultivation Secret Manual for Golden Core Cultivators."
Hai Pei was now a Mid-stage Core Formation Cultivator. He carried the Sea Covering Sword on his back and had already earned the title of "Wine Sword Immortal."
At another table, two women were idly chatting while eating melon seeds. They were Yang Qingshan and Liu Cuihua.
Yang Qingshan said, "Cuihua, did you know? Li Xing’Er just moved out!"
Liu Cuihua asked in surprise, "Moved out? Where to?"
"Some time ago, the Refining Profound Sect opened its gates to recruit disciples. The Sect Leader took a liking to both sisters from the Li Family, and they became disciples of the sect. Their official affiliation was transferred today. That Li Xing’Er took advantage of Da Lang being away and couldn’t wait to move out and settle down at the Refining Profound Sect."
"Ah? What about her older sister?"
"Her older sister is more grateful. She’s still at our Dining Hall, and it seems she’s accepted Da Lang!"
"That’s a relief. At least one of them stayed. Uncle Da Lang has been so devoted; it wasn’t a total waste! How can two sisters raised under the same roof be so different as people?"
"I know, right? The younger sister is so heartless and arrogant. She thinks joining the Refining Profound Sect will turn a common pheasant into a Phoenix. Now she looks down on our brother Da Lang, and on our Dining Hall too!"
"Poor Uncle Da Lang. He took such good care of her, doted on her all day, and in the end, it turns out he rescued an ungrateful wolf!"
Liu Cuihua sounded rather indignant.
The passed-out Hu Miaosuan suddenly sat up. Without even opening his eyes, he slurred, "A simp is as a simp does, and in the end, a simp gets nothing!"
With that said, he slammed his head back down on the table and resumed snoring loudly.
Yang Qinggu sighed. "Our brother Da Lang is just too naive. I already had my blockhead of a husband go make a suggestion to the Young Miss. That girl is so heartless and disloyal. Even if she won’t marry brother Da Lang, she should at least offer some compensation, don’t you think?"
"That’s right. The last time the Young Miss was here, she said she would arrange a wedding for Uncle Da Lang. But he’s just too naive; he actually said he wanted to wait for the Li sisters to accept him!"
Just as Liu Cuihua and Yang Qinggu were talking, Cao Dalang returned to the First Dining Hall, carrying a basket of griddle cakes on a shoulder pole. Beaming, he said, "Hey, everyone’s here! Business was great today, so I packed up early!"
"We sure are!" Han Qinggu said. "Your little lady flew the coop!"
"Who flew the coop?" Cao Dalang asked, scratching his head in confusion.
Just then, Zhang Dashan walked into the First Dining Hall. With a hearty laugh, he clapped Cao Dalang on the shoulder and said, "Brother Da Lang, it’s all settled! The Big Boss himself gave the order this time!"
"Gave what order?"
"Your wedding date has been set! It’s tomorrow. Li Tao’Er is going to marry you!"
Cao Dalang was overjoyed. "Really? She agreed? What about Xing’Er?"
Zhang Dashan said, "Xing’Er? She’s a disciple of the Refining Profound Sect now; she looks down on you. The Big Boss said marrying a woman like that would only be a disaster, so you’re better off without her!"
Just then, Pang Damao swaggered into the First Dining Hall. "Da Lang," he said, "we just went to the Eco-Castle to see the Young Miss and happened to run into the Big Boss. Once we told him your situation, the Big Boss asked Li Tao’Er, and when he found out she was willing to marry you, he set the date. The Big Boss is making the call for you this time, so don’t be a fool!"
"This... okay!" Cao Dalang clenched his fist. "I have to obey the Big Boss’s order. It’s just a shame about Xing’Er..."
Zhang Dashan, Pang Damao, and the others began giving Cao Dalang suggestions, discussing the details of the next day’s wedding.
Qiao Meng was stunned as he listened from the sidelines. He couldn’t help but turn to Zhang Lengzi beside him and ask, "General Zhang, who is this short man who sells griddle cakes? Why does your Lord have to personally issue an order for him to get married?"
