216: A lonely figure on the cold river, an old friend
Outside the Tianquan Division.
A tabby cat, all rippling muscles, sat on the ground with its eyes closed, an iron chain around its neck. The end of the chain was no longer a large iron ball, but a menacing blade—the Great Xia Dragon Sparrow!
The Great Xia Dragon Sparrow was plunged into the ground, standing beside the tabby cat, a truly bizarre sight.
Passersby, seeing this, all had to walk around it.
This tabby cat clearly wasn't simple; its muscular physique was quite intimidating, like a feline bully, the Sang Biao of the animal kingdom. If one got too close, they might get beaten up by it!
Especially the blade next to it, which was even more terrifying. Many people, upon seeing that blade, instantly changed their expressions, unable to comprehend why it would be beside this tyrannical cat.
Three major events occurred last night: first, Xie Weilou sold the Great Xia Dragon Sparrow in White Jade Capital; second, Yan Ruyu was attacked; and third, Yan Wugou's mansion was reduced to ruins, Yan Wugou was severely injured, left with only half a life, suspected to be the work of a tiger demon.
And all three events involved one item: the Great Xia Dragon Sparrow!
Now, the Great Xia Dragon Sparrow appearing next to a tabby cat was extremely strange.
Not far away.
Xie Weilou was gnawing on a meat bun. When he saw the tabby cat, he froze for a second, a scene instinctively appearing in his mind: a dog, wearing a straw hat, draped in a red cloak, holding a blade...
"Meow!"
The tabby cat seemed to sense Xie Weilou. It immediately turned around, glaring fiercely at Xie Weilou, baring its teeth, muscles tensed, seemingly intending to beat Xie Weilou up, the iron chain clanking.
"A lonely shadow on the cold river, an old friend from the jianghu, why must we have known each other to meet? Farewell!"
After Xie Weilou finished speaking, he turned and retreated.
Before, this tabby cat had chased him for three streets before letting him go. He thought the grudge was over, but he didn't expect the other party to come to the Tianquan Division to block him, and the other party even brought a large saber!
"Meow!"
The tabby cat let out a roar and immediately charged at Xie Weilou.
Clang!
The iron chain, dragging the Great Xia Dragon Sparrow, clattered on the ground, the Great Xia Dragon Sparrow colliding with the ground, a shower of sparks flying.
"Holy crap! Sang Biao is here again."
Xie Weilou quickly fled, not forgetting to quickly stuff the meat bun into his mouth.
"Meow!"
The tabby cat chased madly from behind, dragging the iron chain and the large saber, but its speed was not slow at all, appearing very effortless.
People on the street quickly made way. The way this tabby cat was charging now, it was clear that with its fierce and menacing look, even passing dogs would probably get two slaps.
"This... This Young Master is being chased by a cat again."
"Is it possible that this is the same cat that chased This Young Master before?"
"......"
The people around watched the fleeing Xie Weilou in astonishment. They were very curious what This Young Master had done to this tyrannical cat for it to actually run directly to the Tianquan Division to stake him out?
Earlier, when they heard that Xie Weilou was chased by a cat for three streets, they found it quite amusing, after all, isn't it funny for a grown man to be chased and beaten by a cat?
But now, they seemed to understand Xie Weilou. If they were targeted by this tabby cat, they would probably only have the option of fleeing.
— — — — — —
Half an hour later.
In a deep alley.
Xie Weilou was panting. This time, he was chased by this cat for seven streets.
"Meow!"
The tabby cat blocked Xie Weilou, staring at him ferociously. It stood up directly, clenched its fists, looking very fierce.
Xie Weilou extended his hand and said, "I surrender, This Young Master surrenders!"
"Meow!"
Upon hearing this, the tabby cat showed a hint of triumph in its eyes. With a shake of its head, the iron chain vibrated, and the Great Xia Dragon Sparrow instantly flew towards Xie Weilou, directly plunging into the ground in front of him.
Jingle!
Afterward, the tabby cat didn't spare Xie Weilou another glance. It simply walked away with its chin held high, dragging the iron chain, swaggering.
"Heh!"
Xie Weilou chuckled, casually gripped the Great Xia Dragon Sparrow, and walked out of the alley.
Boom!
Just as he walked out of the alley, a carriage instantly rushed over. Just as it was about to hit Xie Weilou, the carriage smoothly stopped.
"......"
Xie Weilou stared at the carriage in front of him.
The curtain was lifted.
Yan Ruyu sat inside. She was as always, wearing a veil, her eyes as calm as water. She looked at the Great Xia Dragon Sparrow in Xie Weilou's hand.
Xie Weilou bowed, "Greetings, Princess."
Yan Ruyu said faintly, "This Young Master's complexion isn't good. What happened?"
Xie Weilou sighed, "Princess, you don't know. Today, a tabby cat brought the Great Xia Dragon Sparrow to the entrance of the Tianquan Division to block me. I was chased by it for seven streets. Only when I admitted defeat just now did it let me go."
"So that's it!"
Yan Ruyu, upon hearing this, showed no surprise at all. It was clear that she knew of the cat's existence. Last night, Yan Wugou's mansion was reduced to ruins, and Yan Wugou was left with only half a life, all due to a white tiger.
And that white tiger came from the imperial palace, usually liking to transform into a tabby cat.
Last night's events were clearly a warning from the imperial palace: whoever dared to covet the Great Xia Dragon Sparrow would suffer a terrible fate!
Xie Weilou stared at Yan Ruyu in surprise, "Princess, on my way to the Tianquan Division today, I heard people say you were beaten up last night. Were you injured anywhere?"
Yan Ruyu said indifferently, "It's nothing!"
"......"
Xie Weilou stroked his chin, sizing up Yan Ruyu.
Yan Ruyu felt uncomfortable all over, a cold glint flashing in her eyes, "Do you want to die?"
Xie Weilou said seriously, "Princess, can you let me beat you up severely? I want to beat you to death, or be beaten to death by you."
Yan Ruyu lowered the curtain and said indifferently, "Go!"
Xie Weilou quickly made way.
The carriage continued to move forward.
"Next time... I'll break your legs!"
Yan Ruyu's voice quietly entered Xie Weilou's ears.
Upon hearing this, Xie Weilou immediately shouted, "What? Princess Ruyu, you want me to touch your legs?"
Yan Ruyu: "......"
Immediately, a dense aura of killing intent permeated from within the carriage.
People on the street instantly looked at Xie Weilou, their eyes filled with shock.
"Shocking! This Young Master wants to touch the Princess's legs? He's truly too bold."
"What? The Princess wants This Young Master to touch her legs?"
"Nonsense! It's the Princess who wants to marry This Young Master."
"......"
The people around were full of surprise.
Xie Weilou glared at the people around him, "This Young Master is a gentleman, not a petty person. Put away your dirty, sordid thoughts."
After speaking, Yan Ruyu's fair, delicate, slender, and straight beautiful legs appeared in his mind.
"In books, there is gold; in books, there is Yan Ruyu. Amitabha!"
Xie Weilou muttered, put away the Great Xia Dragon Sparrow, and quickly departed.
"Did I just hear This Young Master say that only Princess Ruyu is in his heart?"
"I heard it too. He said he has a golden house and Princess Ruyu in his heart. Is he planning to keep a mistress in a golden house?"
"......"
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