Chapter 108

Before he could figure it out, the gentleman named Zhongli had already arrived in front of him.

Too late to think deeply, Xingqiu bowed respectfully.

"Nice to meet you, Mr. Zhongli."

The man in gorgeous clothes didn't seem to mind, smiling slightly: "It doesn't matter, it's just a small matter, no need for this."

"How can that be? The brat didn't know a noble guest was coming." Halfway through his words, the master licked his face and said: "I have to trouble you to overlook his faults."

Zhongli nodded slightly, examining Xingqiu for a moment with wise eyes, and couldn't help but praise him afterward.

If there is no mistake, the Feiyun Commerce Guild will be worry-free for three generations with such a unicorn son.

Master Feiyun smiled broadly, seemingly thinking that this evaluation would definitely be realized in the future.

And the slightly dull big brother beside him didn't feel jealous, just watching this scene with a smile.

After the commentary, the gentleman named Zhongli turned to face the master and said: "Please prepare the things we agreed on properly."

"No problem, it will definitely be delivered to the mansion within the time limit."

Master Feiyun finished answering, and the conversation this time was a complete success.

Only then did he change his smiling face and look at Xingqiu with a slightly serious expression.

"Tell me, where did you run off to again? Tell me your itinerary in detail, or I will punish you with confinement for a few days."

Facing his father, Xingqiu was obviously a bit helpless, so he had to tell him everything about going to get books but being fascinated by storytelling halfway.

The process made the master frown.

Until he told about the legend being corrected by someone, Xingqiu suddenly realized. He finally remembered where he had seen Mr. Zhongli's temperament; it was Mr. Luo Li, whom he had just seen not long ago.

Since Mr. Zhongli made his father treat him so solemnly, he thought Mr. Luo Li should also have an unusual identity.

Thinking of this, Xingqiu immediately said: "Speaking of which, Father, I met a strange person today."

"What strange person?" Master Feiyun frowned and asked angrily.

Where are there so many strange people in this world? It was hard enough for me to find one, and you found one too?

Xingqiu was a bit dissatisfied with his father's dismissive tone. Don't look at him doing nothing all day; in fact, he still did some serious things.

It's just that those who act chivalrously never leave their names. Isn't that what the heroes in books are like? Waving their sleeves without leaving a cloud.

This was the life Xingqiu yearned for. He didn't want to inherit the Feiyun Commerce Guild at all; it was fine to let his big brother carry the responsibility.

"I met Mr. Luo Li today. He is very familiar with ancient events, and his words are as if he saw them with his own eyes, which makes people sigh at his extensive knowledge."

Hearing his son's words, the master frowned and thought: "Luo Li? Who is this person? I've never heard of this name."

He suspected his son had been deceived and was just about to scold him.

But he saw Mr. Zhongli, who was just about to leave, suddenly stop and turn around, staring at his son with an unreadable gaze.

Too busy to scold his son, the master asked with a smile: "Does Mr. Zhongli have anything else?"

"No, I just want to ask who the Luo Li your son mentioned is?"

Xingqiu's spirit was lifted, and he asked: "Could it be that Mr. Zhongli knows Mr. Luo Li?"

"I did know such a person, but I don't know if it's the same person you're talking about."

His thoughts fell into memories, and the sense of vicissitudes emitted by Zhongli became more intense.

For thousands of years, the old friends he knew returned to the ley line cycle one by one. Looking back, only one or two people could stand side by side.

He had once seen that person fall into the abyss with his own eyes, unable to escape the catastrophe.

But now, hearing the other party's name, hope still couldn't help but rise in his heart.

How many years had it been? His calm state of mind was disturbed again. This long-lost fluctuation made him feel very happy, and he was pleased for himself, who had not yet been worn away.

Hearing this, Xingqiu intended to tell Luo Li's figure and appearance without hesitation, but...

"Eh, strange, I can't remember that person's appearance for a moment."

Xingqiu scratched his head, but when he recalled it, he felt like looking at flowers in the fog, not very real.

It was clearly someone he had just seen. It was truly magical, so he had to describe his clothes and temperament.

Zhongli frowned slightly; he couldn't confirm his identity based on clothes alone.

But soon, Xingqiu gave a crucial clue.

"By the way, he was also accompanied by a beautiful woman in a kimono with a braid. Her appearance was peerless, and even I didn't dare to look more."

His heart moved, and Zhongli took the initiative to describe it as if confirming: "Does that woman have a wisteria flower on her head, purple hair and purple eyes, a gentle temperament but difficult to approach, and the end of the braid is spread out?"

Xingqiu recalled it carefully and was amazed, holding a positive look.

"It's exactly the same as what you said, sir."

Zhongli was silent for a moment. Just as Master Feiyun couldn't help but ask, he found that the gentleman who had always been calm and indifferent actually laughed surprisingly.

"Hahaha, interesting. That guy actually escaped from the dead end. Such a happy event is truly delightful."

"Knowing that an old friend still has a day to reunite, I am very comforted!"

Although it wasn't a big laugh, in Master Feiyun's eyes, it was already an extraordinary performance.

All along, let alone seeing a smile, he had never seen any other expression.

Xingqiu narrowed his eyes: "So, Mr. Zhongli knows that person?"

"Naturally, it can be said to be an old friend I've known for a long time. I have to thank you for telling me this news today."

Xingqiu waved his hand hurriedly and hoped: "No need to thank me. If there is a chance, sir, please introduce me. I have many things I intend to ask Mr. Luo Li."

Zhongli pondered for a while and nodded in agreement.

"This is a small matter, but I can't give you a definite answer as to whether he is willing to see you. That guy does whatever he wants, and no one knows what his thoughts are."

Xingqiu answered hurriedly: "This is natural. If there is no fate, I won't force it."

"Okay, then I won't disturb you anymore."