294: Braised beef? Are you sure this is braised beef?

Is this Omni-Martial World so chaotic? Or, although it is an Omni-Martial World, the timelines of events occurring in the Jianghu of each Imperial Dynasty are independent?

It seems that only this can explain why these things are happening.

Changes only occur in matters related to oneself.

Whatever, it doesn't matter; anyway, these things don't have much to do with me.

Huang Rong didn't expect that she had so many flaws; she had thought she hidden herself well.

To avoid being discovered, she had intentionally smeared dust and mud all over herself. Yet, someone had seen through her identity at a glance.

"Is it that obvious? I didn't expect you to be so capable."

"But, are you going to treat me to a meal or not? At worst, consider the money as a debt I owe you, alright?"

"I really haven't eaten for three days."

"When I snuck out, I didn't bring any money. Otherwise, do you think this lady would do such a thing? And, I've never stolen from a poor person." Huang Rong looked at Duan Zhengchun with some grievance.

Duan Zhengchun shook his head helplessly; knowing her identity, there was nothing to fuss about.

Besides, it was just a meal; he wasn't short on this bit of money.

However, at this moment, an honest-looking young man leading a date-red steed walked over.

"Little brother, if you really don't have money, I have some here; you can take it."

Huang Rong frowned slightly upon seeing him.

"Hey, who are you? Offering favors for no reason, you must be up to no good. This lady doesn't care for your money." Huang Rong rolled her eyes irritably.

This guy looked dull and foolish, and his strength wasn't even as good as hers. He wasn't even an Innate Martial Artist, yet he dared to approach her.

"Uh, I am Guo Jing, here for an appointment at Misty Rain Tower."

"I just saw this little brother—oh, no, Miss, say you had no money for food."

"My mother said that when away from home, if you encounter someone in difficulty, help if you can. Since Miss doesn't need it, I won't disturb you further." Guo Jing cupped his hands and smiled at Huang Rong.

"Waiter, prepare some top-quality fodder for my brother here; don't let it go hungry." Guo Jing handed the reins to the Waiter and instructed.

"Young Master, rest assured, it will definitely be top-quality fodder."

Guo Jing cupped his hands to Duan Zhengchun and walked into Misty Rain Tower.

Duan Zhengchun's expression was a bit strange; he didn't expect it to be the time of Guo Jing's appointment at Misty Rain Tower.

In that case, Yang Kang and Mu Nianci are still alive. If I were to snatch Mu Nianci, would Yang Guo still exist?

Duan Zhengchun shook his head and stopped thinking about it. His goal for this trip was to go to Snow Moon City; as for the rest, let nature take its course.

Anyway, with his current strength, he was an invincible existence on this Nine Provinces Continent.

As for whether he could cultivate immortality, he would just let nature take its course.

First, go to Snow Moon City and get back his bet.

"Whatever, it's just a meal."

Duan Zhengchun shook his head and turned to walk into Misty Rain Tower.

Huang Rong's eyes lit up when she heard Duan Zhengchun agree, and she quickly followed.

"Young Master, is this little girl very beautiful?" Moon Princess asked in a low voice.

"Hmm? Why do you ask?" Duan Zhengchun was startled and looked at Moon Princess in confusion.

"I just feel that with Young Master's standards, ordinary women wouldn't catch your eye."

"And, I feel like Young Master seems to know this little girl. Otherwise, you wouldn't treat her to a meal just because she's a little girl."

"Although this little girl looks ragged, her every move gives the impression of a well-bred young lady."

"Maybe she's some rebellious Young Miss who snuck out." Moon Princess explained softly beside Duan Zhengchun.

"Alright, don't overthink it; she's just a little girl." Duan Zhengchun shook his head.

Seeing Duan Zhengchun's expression, the corners of Moon Princess's mouth curled up slightly. She knew her Prince must know the other person's identity.

As for how he knew, she didn't know. Traveling the Jianghu with the Prince recently, it seemed there was nothing he didn't know.

As long as it was something somewhat famous in the Jianghu, Duan Zhengchun knew it, and perhaps even more clearly than the people involved.

This was a bit eerie, but she knew very well what to ask and what not to ask.

Arriving at a window seat upstairs, Huang Rong sat down familiarly in front of Duan Zhengchun and began to order.

However, the Waiter had never even heard of many of the dishes she ordered.

Watching Huang Rong act like a clown, Duan Zhengchun remained calm and didn't interfere.

"Miss, our small shop doesn't have the things you've ordered; I've never even heard of them." The Waiter looked at Huang Rong with a troubled face.

"No, isn't this the largest restaurant in Jiangnan Prefecture? How can you not even have these? Sigh, forget it, just bring out all your signature dishes." Huang Rong waved her hand impatiently.

However, the Waiter didn't leave but looked at Duan Zhengchun.

He knew clearly that Duan Zhengchun was the one in charge; he had seen everything that happened at the door.

If it weren't for Duan Zhengchun, he wouldn't have let this Little Beggar, Huang Rong, in at all.

Duan Zhengchun waved his hand.

"Just do as she says. Also, bring a jar of your thirty-year-old Daughters Red." Duan Zhengchun said calmly.

The Waiter's eyes lit up, he agreed, and turned to leave.

Thirty-year-old Daughters Red existed, but not in large quantities, and the price of each jar was somewhat outrageous—fifty taels per jar.

This was two or three years' income for an ordinary family.

He wasn't worried that Duan Zhengchun couldn't afford it; those two steeds outside were each worth over a hundred taels.

"By the way, seeing how travel-worn you are, where are you headed? From your accents, you don't sound like locals." Huang Rong looked at Duan Zhengchun with bright eyes, her gaze full of curiosity.

"To Snow Moon City."

"Uh, Snow Moon City? That's quite far, in the northwest of Great Qin. Going from here, even traveling day and night, it would take about a month."

"What are you going there for?" Huang Rong was even more curious.

"To collect a debt."

"Hmm? Collect a debt?" Huang Rong was stunned; she thought they were going for a trip, but it turned out they were going to collect a debt.

"That's right. The Second City Lord of Snow Moon City owes me a debt; I'm going this time to collect it." Duan Zhengchun nodded slightly.

At this time, the Waiter came up with a tray, bringing two plates of Braised Beef and a jar of thirty-year-old Daughters Red.

Actually, this so-called Braised Beef wasn't real beef, but horse meat.

In this era, oxen were important farming tools and couldn't be slaughtered casually. However, horses were different; many horses were lost on the battlefield every year, so most of it was horse meat.

But there was also real beef, though eating it depended on luck.

"Guest, here is your wine and our restaurant's specialty Braised Beef. Try it, I guarantee you'll be satisfied!" The Waiter said with a fawning smile.

"Braised Beef? Are you sure this is beef?" Duan Zhengchun looked at the Waiter with a half-smile.