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"Xiaoxi, please return the True Fire Sword to me, okay..." Ye Yang wailed all the way.
Yun Xiaoxi played with the True Fire Sword, growing more fond of it with each glance.
Zhang Tianhe said, "A girl wielding a sword is indeed a perfect match."
Ye Yang shot him a glare. "Shut up!"
Zhang Tianhe quickly covered his mouth, his eyes wide open in fear as if Ye Yang might kick him off the restaurant balcony at any moment.
...
At that moment, the Keeper of Heavenly Gourmet House approached. He was a middle-aged man with a plump figure. Upon seeing Yun Xiaoxi, he immediately became infatuated, his demeanor comically exaggerated. He came to stand behind Ye Yang and respectfully said, "City Lieutenant, this young lady, what would she like to eat?"
Ye Yang replied, "What are your signature dishes?"
The Keeper stared intently at Yun Xiaoxi and dreamily said, "Sauced Wild Bison Shank, Youzhou Bitter Herb Stewed Old Turtle, Sichuan Mountain Pheasant Platter, Spicy Braised Carp, and also Steamed Aoxian Fish and Crane Neck Braised..."
Ye Yang smiled. "Let's have one of each signature dish."
"Alright!"
The Keeper glanced at Yun Xiaoxi once more, his eyes lingering between her fair neck and her impressive curves. He wiped the drool from the corner of his mouth and reluctantly left.
...
"Hmph!"
Yun Xiaoxi raised one hand and suddenly had a deep blue cloak appear in her grasp, which she draped over herself. This covered her stunning beauty.
Ye Yang secretly lamented but comforted himself that he could look back later. His thoughts were still on the True Fire Sword, so he gently said, "Xiaoxi, don't rush to leave Liang City. Wait for me to gather some suitable iron ore, and I'll help you forge a new longsword, okay? The blade of this True Fire Sword is too wide and rugged; it's not very suitable for a girl to use..."
Yun Xiaoxi looked at the True Fire Sword and finally nodded, "You promised me! You must help me forge a new sword, not too long, something similar to a dagger or short sword. The Serene Gate martial arts have countless variations, and using a nimble weapon can better unleash the essence of the Serene Gate martial arts."
"Sure, no problem!"
Ye Yang quickly snatched back the True Fire Sword, extending his hand to return the long sword to its sheath behind him. This cool gesture left Yun Xiaoxi with her mouth agape, making Ye Yang secretly pleased; he performed well this time, unlike the last few times when he almost poked himself!
...
Not long after, the dishes were served, starting with a large bowl of Purple Bitter Herb stewed Soft-shelled Turtle meat. This Soft-shelled Turtle was quite old and large, while the Purple Bitter Herb was a specialty from the bitter cold land of Youzhou Liaodong. It had a bitter taste at first, but when combined with the fragrant Soft-shelled Turtle meat, it became uniquely delightful.
Compared to Azure Wind Antelope Meat, this dish may not have such a rich texture, but it was valuable for its careful preparation, and its flavor was equally impressive.
Ye Yang took a sip of the soup and praised it endlessly. Yun Xiaoxi also took a sip, her face glowing with health, which left Ye Yang somewhat mesmerized.
At that moment, heavy footsteps came from the stairs.
Zhang Tianhe's expression turned cold as he said, "Someone is coming; their strength is not weak..."
Ye Yang squinted his eyes and chuckled, "Earth Level Seven!"
Sure enough, moments later, a burly man wielding a long knife stepped up the stairs. The poor floorboards cried out under his weight, seemingly on the verge of breaking.
The burly man had thick eyebrows and scanned the room. He noticed Ye Yang, Yun Xiaoxi, and Zhang Tianhe by the window. The three of them exuded restrained auras that concealed their depths; however, it was certain that all three were experts beyond Earth Level Three—this was indisputable.
"Hmph!"
The burly man snorted coldly and respectfully turned around. Behind him came several merchants who looked rather plump and portly. Clearly, they were part of a traveling merchant group; this burly man was likely their guard. Afterward, several guards carrying Wooden Blades ascended the stairs to grab some food and drink before heading back down.
Several merchants ordered a lot of food and drink, then whispered among themselves in very low voices, but it was impossible to escape the ears of Ye Yang and Yun Xiaoxi.
A fat man with a round face said quietly, "This place is not suitable for staying long. Once we finish this meal, we should continue on our way. After passing Liang City, we will almost be in Qingzhou. We need to deliver this batch of goods to Xuchang as soon as possible! Everyone should keep it low-key..."
Another traveling merchant said, "Wang the Chief Steward, why can't we linger in Liang City? I have heard that Liang City is a very prosperous place, with beauties everywhere. Logically speaking, we should enjoy ourselves in Liang City for a few more days before leaving. The caravan has been on the road for several days and deserves a break."
Wang the Chief Steward's expression turned serious as he replied quietly, "Li Boss, haven't you heard the news coming from Kuaiji County? After the Chu people, Xiang Jie killed the Governor and seized three County Cities. He has already raised an army in the Chu region, with fierce generals under his command and an impressive momentum. The Qin Army has dispatched heavy troops to suppress him, but Xiang Jie is formidable; the Qin Army may not be able to subdue him!"
"What does this have to do with Liang City?"
Wang the Chief Steward couldn't help but sneer, "Xiang Jie, also known as Xiang Yu, has the talented strategist Fan Zeng and fierce warriors like Ying Bu, Long Qie, and Ji Bu. He has allied with Wei Kingdom's Peng Yue. Peng Yue was originally from Liang City's Fire God Clan but fell into hardship and trained hard in martial arts. He was later recognized by Wei Kingdom and is now their Prime Minister, commanding thousands of troops. He has connections with both Xiang Yu and Liu Bang. Now that there is a military coup in Liang City, City Lieutenant Ye Yang killed the leader of the Fire God Clan, Peng Feng, took in Peng Yue'er, and expelled National Talent Peng Cheng, who happens to be Peng Yue's younger brother!"
"What? Younger brother?!"
The fat man was shocked. "So Ye Yang is in trouble?"
"Yes!" Wang the Chief Steward nodded. "I have received confirmed news that Peng Yue has mobilized 5,000 troops from Wei Territory and will reach Liang City within two days at most. Peng Yue's army moving south is definitely not to engage with Xiang Yu's forces; if nothing unexpected happens, Peng Yue's target is Liang City. If he captures Liang City, he can connect with Xiang Yu's army and Liu Bang's army to achieve great things!"
The fat man looked terrified. "Let's finish eating quickly and leave! Liang City truly is a dangerous place; we shouldn't stay any longer!"
"Agreed!"
...
Ye Yang was also startled upon hearing this: "Peng Yue is going to attack Liang City?"
Yun Xiaoxi asked, "You are involved with Peng Yue'er?"
"I... I am not!!"
Ye Yang firmly denied it, and Yun Xiaoxi smiled, "It's okay, beauty like jade, I can understand, really."
Ye Yang gritted his teeth, "Really not!"
Zhang Tianhe stood up, holding the Heavy Hammer. "Why think about these things? Immediately gather the troops and prepare to face Peng Yue. Hey, I didn't expect that Peng Cheng fellow has a brother!"
...
Ye Yang frowned, "Don't rush. When soldiers come, we will block them; when water comes, we will dam it. Let's finish this meal first!"
"Okay!"
Zhang Tianhe sat back down and said, "Zi Yu, do you know about Peng Yue?"
Ye Yang shook his head.
Yun Xiaoxi replied, "I know a bit. Peng Yue, courtesy name Zhong, is a discarded child of the Fire God Clan. It is said that he was personally abandoned by Peng Feng. Later, he encountered a master and learned profound martial arts. Moreover, half a month ago, Peng Yue entered the Stellar Realm and comprehended the Fire God Warrior Transformation!"
"What? Fire God Warrior Transformation?" Ye Yang was astonished.
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