513: I really should burn some paper money for him.

Shen Bei successfully played a double-cross while muddying the waters.

After sacrificing the bandit and forming a connection with the You Family, Shen Bei had gained their trust.

This… was a case of being blind to what's right under your nose!

One must know, Shen Bei had killed You Feng and two Da Shouzi from the You Family.

Shen Bei still wanted to infiltrate the You Family, which showed his audacity and skill; most people wouldn't dare to have such a thought.

They would be afraid the You Family would discover the murderer and would hide far away.

However, Shen Bei cleverly used the fact that there were no witnesses.

The 'no witnesses' part wasn't entirely accurate, as Bi Tuo and Bi Mu Mu were also present at the scene.

But it didn't matter. All Shen Bei wanted was the location of the Old Capital, and the Bi Tuo siblings didn't have the guts to challenge him, unless they wanted to die.

In a few days.

The Imperial City was prosperous, with majestic city walls and wide streets.

Along the bustling thoroughfare, You Zhi arranged for someone to sell the goods, while he took Shen Bei to the You Family's residence in the Imperial City.

The You Family's residence was not luxurious; it was just a two-courtyard house, and its location was not very central.

However, this was the Imperial City of the Otherworlders.

To put it plainly, it was similar to ancient times on earth's surface, and to have a two-courtyard house in an Imperial City where every inch of land was precious and filled with various nobles showed the You Family's wealth.

"What did you say? Third Brother, Fifth Brother, and Feng'er are not at the residence? Where did they go?" You Zhi frowned slightly after inquiring with a house servant.

"This humble one does not know where they went," the servant replied.

You Zhi then said, "Have you checked Feng'er's courtyard in Liu Lane? Where are they?"

The servant shook his head and said, "We checked, but Third Young Master and the two Lords are not there."

Hearing this, You Zhi looked at Shen Bei and sighed, "Nephew, it's quite a coincidence; Feng'er and the others just happened to go out."

Shen Bei sighed, "I thought I could drink with Brother You until we were both drunk again, but I didn't expect such a coincidence."

Speaking of this, Shen Bei paused and added, "I came to the Imperial City just to see Brother You. I originally hoped he would show me around the Imperial City. Now, I'm at a loss."

You Zhi thought for a moment and said, "If Nephew doesn't mind, you can temporarily stay at my You Family's residence."

"Can I?" Shen Bei showed a joyful expression and said, "Won't it be too much of a bother?"

A ninth-rank Cultivator willing to be close to them and offering a place to stay, You Zhi naturally wouldn't find it problematic. He smiled and said, "Nephew will only bring glory to my You Family."

Shen Bei didn't decline and said, "Then I won't be polite. However, there are many people in your residence, and I might easily disturb you here. How about this, doesn't Brother You have a residence in Liu Lane? I'll just stay there and wait for him."

"???" You Zhi was stunned. That was an independent residence that You Feng had prepared for his own enjoyment. Is it appropriate for you to ask to stay there?

"What's wrong? Is there a problem? Oh, I was presumptuous. My relationship with Brother You might not be at that level yet."

"No such thing! I can see your relationship; you are definitely as close as brothers," You Zhi quickly said.

Such a young ninth-rank Cultivator, who also mastered peerless saber techniques—this might be the social circle You Feng painstakingly built. If a rift were to form because of him, You Feng, when he becomes the family head in the future, would surely target him.

"Then we'll proceed as Nephew wishes. I'll send someone to take you there now."

"Ah?" Shen Bei quickly waved his hand and said, "Uncle, you don't need to specifically arrange house servants and maids to take care of me. Before I left home, my family instructed me to focus on cultivation while traveling and not to seek pleasure."

"..." You Zhi thought to himself, 'I didn't even plan to arrange house servants and maids for you.' Even You Feng didn't get such treatment in the Imperial City.

However, from the young man's words, it was clear that he came from an extraordinary background and was accustomed to a life of luxury. To only stay for a few days, he still expected servants and maids.

Originally, if Shen Bei hadn't mentioned it, it would have been fine, but since he did, how could You Zhi not arrange it? You Zhi could only say, "Although your family said so, how can a Cultivator be busy with trivial matters? Having servants and maids help with errands saves time for Cultivation. How about this, I'll arrange two maids and two house servants to follow your instructions."

"This..." Shen Bei showed a troubled expression and finally said, "My family gave instructions, and if they knew, I would surely be scolded. How about this... no need for house servants and maids, but if it's convenient for Uncle, please send someone to clean the residence every day. I'm mainly not good at household chores, and I'm afraid I'll make the residence untidy after a day or two, and it would be awkward when Brother You returns, haha."

You Zhi inwardly slandered, 'Isn't this just putting up a sheep's head to sell dog meat? You still want people to serve you.'

But with a smile on his face, he said, "Of course! You Guang, take Nephew Shen Bei to the residence, and remember to entertain him well."

After speaking, he instructed a You Family disciple beside him.

The You Family disciple quickly bowed and agreed.

"Nephew, I still have many things to deal with. I won't see you off to Liu Lane. If you need anything, just tell You Guang."

Shen Bei quickly said, "Uncle, you tend to your own matters. I'll go to the residence and wait for Brother You Feng. I hope he went somewhere else and will return tonight so we can still drink until we're both drunk."

You Zhi smiled, "I will arrange for someone to find him and inform him of your arrival in the Imperial City as soon as possible."

"Then many thanks, Uncle."

"..."

After exchanging pleasantries with the other party, Shen Bei followed You Guang to Liu Lane.

Liu Lane was a considerable distance from the You Residence, and it took them more than half an hour by carriage to arrive.

Named Liu Lane, it was naturally a place where entertainment venues and the like gathered.

Although it was a Diku, it was not an exaggeration to call it a world of its own, and naturally, the entertainment industry was not lacking.

You Feng had bought a small residence here for his own convenience and enjoyment.

Along the way, Shen Bei saw many places offering 'human connections,' and finally, at a corner, he found You Feng's residence.

Although this residence was small, with only two or three rooms, it was exquisitely designed and had a small courtyard. A osmanthus tree was planted in the courtyard, and as it was late autumn, the osmanthus flowers were in full bloom, greeting him with their fragrance upon entering.

"Young Master, this is Third Young Master's residence," You Guang bowed and saluted Shen Bei.

"Hm!" Shen Bei nodded coolly.

You Guang became even more respectful. This adult was polite and friendly in front of Lord Sixth, but he naturally exuded an air of arrogance towards them.

Of course, he didn't see this as a problem. A ninth-rank Cultivator, should he really be amiable to ordinary Cultivators like them? This kind of demeanor was normal.

"Young Master, shall I change the bed linens for you now?" You Guang continued.

Shen Bei nodded, "You arrange it as you see fit. Also, I'm a bit hungry. Go prepare some food and wine for me. In addition, buy a rocking chair and place it under the osmanthus tree."

"I'll arrange it right away!" You Guang quickly nodded.

He then waved his hand, and the house servants and maids who had accompanied him immediately went to tidy up the residence and laid out clean bed linens.

At the same time, they quickly brought packed food and wine from a restaurant, along with the rocking chair, setting them up under the osmanthus tree.

After completing all this, they respectfully withdrew.

Seeing them leave, a smile spread across Shen Bei's cold face.

He lay on the rocking chair and adjusted the odd object mask on his face.

He was gnawing on a chicken leg, occasionally taking a sip of wine.

How refreshing!

He had successfully infiltrated the Imperial City, gained a certain status, and his actions would be much more convenient.

He was also living a good life in this world!

Mansion! Nanny!

Thanks to the You Family!

Otherwise, he really wouldn't know how to get to the Imperial City, and settling down after arriving would be troublesome, with many trivial matters for him to handle.

Now it was different; he could arrange for the You Family to do everything. If he wanted to know anything, he could just ask the You Family.

Hmm!

You Feng was truly a good friend of his, a worthy acquaintance.

Tomorrow, he would have to ask the You Family to help him buy some ghost money. He should burn some ghost money to tell him all this and thank him properly…

He just didn't know if the Otherworlders in the Diku had this custom.