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196: Invite Min Rou and her husband to live together”Manor Lord Shi, Madam Shi, my apologies!”

A thin, dark-skinned middle-aged man said with a cold laugh after stepping onto the platform.

However, he did not hold back in the slightest during his movements.

”Junior Sister, be careful!”

Shi Qing warned. The two joined forces to deal with their opponent, but they soon fell into a disadvantage due to their depleting Internal Energy.

”It seems the Black and White Swords aren’t that great after all!”

Someone in the audience laughed mockingly.

Although everyone knew this was because of the wheel battles, no one cared about that.

People in the Jianghu only care about winning and losing, life and death.

The living are simply better than the dead.

After dozens of exchanges between the two sides,

”Manor Lord Shi, get down!”

As his words fell, Shi Qing was forced to retreat several steps, spitting out blood.

Seeing this, Min Rou also immediately retreated, her expression ugly as she said: ”We admit defeat this time. We are leaving.”

Although Min Rou was unwilling, she did not have much strength left either.

Especially after the tossing and turning last night, she felt slightly uncomfortable below, and her stamina had been significantly depleted. Having to endure wheel battles today, she was naturally no match for them.

”My apologies!”

The thin, middle-aged man looked triumphant, then looked at Min Rou and suddenly joked: ”If Madam Shi is not used to the room downstairs, you can come to my room.”

”How dare you!”

Min Rou’s expression changed, and she rebuked angrily.

Even Shi Qing’s Face darkened. ”Your Excellency has won, yet you dare to insult us. Even if I, Shi Qing, have to risk my life today, I will surely settle this with you!”

Shi Qing was furious.

The man looked at Zhang San and Li Si. ”Two Envoys, does this mean my challenge is successful? If someone wants to continue attacking me, would that be violating the rules?”

”That is correct.”

Zhang San and Li Si nodded slightly, their eyes falling on Shi Qing. ”Manor Lord Shi, if you have any grudges, you can come back and challenge tomorrow.”

”You!”

Shi Qing was full of annoyance, but he had no way to vent it.

He could only flick his sleeves fiercely. ”I will remember you!”

Meanwhile, the winners and losers were gradually decided for others as well.

Many people were replaced and could only go to live in the lowest-level rooms.

As soon as Min Rou walked down, she smelled a pungent odor and gagged on the spot.

”Junior Sister!”

Shi Qing immediately stepped forward to support her, looking ashamed. ”It is my incompetence that has made you suffer with me, Junior Sister.”

”It’s nothing. I didn’t expect the environment downstairs to be so bad.”

Min Rou’s Face was pale.

Because they were in the ship’s cabin, the space was enclosed and crowded with men, filled with various body odors and strange smells. Although Min Rou tried her best to endure it, she still looked pained.

”Senior Brother, I will go out for a walk first.”

After enduring for a long time, Min Rou finally decided to leave the cabin.

The smell here was truly unbearable for her.

Shi Qing was helpless and could only agree, also filled with apologies.

Coming to the deck, Min Rou finally let out a long sigh.

”I never thought I would fall to this point. That environment was even harder to accept than a pigsty.”

Min Rou muttered to herself, her Face full of sorrow.

For so many years, she had lived in luxury, and Shi Qing had always given her the best. She had not expected to encounter such a thing today.

For a moment, she naturally could not endure it.

Thinking about having to sleep inside tonight, Min Rou felt heavy-hearted.

”Sleeping inside, I might as well just meditate on the deck. At least it won’t be that uncomfortable.”

”Tomorrow, when I defeat that guy who insulted me, I can go back. However...”

Thinking of her room and her bed being slept in by someone else, Min Rou frowned deeply.

She was very unhappy in her heart.

Even if she reclaimed the room, she would not want to live in it.

”Madam, I heard you lost your room on the second floor. Why not come and rest at my place?”

At this moment, Ning Yuan’s voice came.

Min Rou was startled, then turned around to see Ning Yuan walking down the stairs.

”Are you here to laugh at me?”

Min Rou snorted, looking unfriendly.

”I am just concerned about you, Madam.”

Ning Yuan shook his head, looking pained. ”How could you think that, Madam? Am I that kind of person in your eyes?”

Min Rou gave Ning Yuan a look, clearly implying that he was.

”Your words truly break my heart, Madam.”

Ning Yuan shook his head, looking heartbroken, and grabbed Min Rou’s delicate hand.

”What are you doing?”

This startled Min Rou, who quickly shook him off and looked around in panic, afraid of being seen.

”Don’t worry. When I came down, I checked, and there was no one around. Since you don’t want to go back, why not rest in my room tonight?”

Ning Yuan pulled Min Rou and was about to go upstairs.

Min Rou struggled slightly and refused, ”No! If I don’t go back, Senior Brother will definitely come looking for me. If I get discovered, how will I Face myself...”

”At worst, we can just have Brother Shi come to my room to rest as well.”

Ning Yuan scooped up Min Rou, ignoring her struggles, and brought her back to his room.

Because they would reach Xia Ke Island in a few days, Ning Yuan needed to accumulate his Comprehension Ability multiplier as much as possible before arriving.

Only then could he easily comprehend the Profound Truth of the Tai Xuan Sutra.

The one hour yesterday was clearly not enough time.

He didn’t have enough time to utilize it many times.

...

”Strange, why hasn’t Junior Sister returned yet?”

Shi Qing was sitting cross-legged in the room. After a long while, he opened his eyes and sighed softly. ”The smell downstairs is indeed unpleasant. It is understandable that Junior Sister doesn’t want to come back. Very well, I will go and accompany Junior Sister on the deck for the night.”

Shi Qing naturally did not feel at ease leaving Min Rou alone on the deck overnight, so after thinking about it, he stood up and left the room.

However, when he reached the deck, Shi Qing did not see anyone.

Just as he was puzzled, Xiang Wentian walked out.

”Is Manor Lord Shi looking for Madam Shi?”

Xiang Wentian walked up with a smile on his Face.

”Your Excellency is...”

Shi Qing looked at Xiang Wentian with confusion.

Although Shi Qing had traveled the Jianghu for many years, that did not mean he knew everyone. Most of the time, he had only heard their names.

Moreover, Xiang Wentian was a high-ranking member of the Sun Moon Divine Sect, elusive, and naturally, fewer people had seen him.

Therefore, Shi Qing naturally could not recognize him.

”Who I am is no longer important in this place. No matter how prominent our status is outside, we are now just fish on the same boat.”

Xiang Wentian’s kind smile made people feel favorable toward him.

”Then, may I ask why Your Excellency is looking for me?”

Shi Qing remembered the other party. During the challenge, he had successfully defended the ring and did not give up his room.

Clearly, his strength was much higher than his own.

But the two had never interacted since getting on the boat and did not know each other.

”Isn’t Manor Lord Shi looking for Madam Shi?”

Xiang Wentian’s eyes flashed, and he said with a smile.

”Correct. Have you seen my wife?”

Hearing this, Shi Qing nodded and asked directly, then his expression became solemn as he cupped his hands. ”Please, Your Excellency, enlighten me.”

”It’s nothing. I just happened to see her. Your wife seems to have gone to the top floor.”

Xiang Wentian pointed upwards.

Shi Qing looked stunned.

Only one person lived on the top floor, and that was Yue Buqun.

”Why did Junior Sister go to Brother Yue’s room so late?”

Shi Qing felt strange, but he did not think too much about it. Instead, he breathed a sigh of relief and said to Xiang Wentian with a smile: ”So that’s it. Thank you for telling me, Your Excellency.”

”Aren’t you worried, Manor Lord Shi?”

Xiang Wentian asked with surprise.

”Worried about what?”

Shi Qing appeared completely confused.

Seeing this, Xiang Wentian laughed but did not point it out directly. ”Nothing. Manor Lord Shi will know when you go find your wife.”

Xiang Wentian knew well that some things are most impactful when seen with one’s own eyes.

If he were to say it, it would only arouse suspicion.

”Since that is the case, I shall take my leave.”

Shi Qing felt it was inexplicable, but he still cupped his hands in thanks, then walked up the stairs.

Meanwhile, inside the room, Min Rou was tidying her clothes.

”I haven’t gone back for so long; Senior Brother will definitely come out to look for me.”

Min Rou tidied her clothes in front of the mirror while speaking.

”When Brother Shi comes, I will invite him to stay as well. Anyway, this top-floor room is very large; no matter what, it is better than the lower level.”

Ning Yuan also finished tidying his clothes and said with a smile: ”I believe Brother Shi will not refuse. Even if he refuses himself, he will definitely not let you suffer this, Madam.”

At this moment, there was a knock on the door.

”Is Brother Yue here?”

Shi Qing asked directly.

Hearing her husband’s voice, Min Rou was instinctively startled.

Ning Yuan walked directly to the door, opened it, and smiled as he welcomed Shi Qing in. ”Speak of the devil, and he appears. Junior Sister Min Rou and I were just talking about you, Brother Shi, and here you are.”

”Junior Sister is indeed here.”

Shi Qing did not think much and looked at Min Rou.

Min Rou had already stood up by now, appearing as normal on the surface.

”I wonder what Brother Yue was saying about me?”

Shi Qing asked casually.

”The rooms downstairs are not fit for human habitation, and the wind on the deck at night is cold. Even if you can withstand it, Brother Shi, Junior Sister Min Rou’s body cannot. Therefore, I was just planning to invite you both to rest here together.”

”The room here is very large, and there is more than one room. You two can rest here with peace of mind. Only after resting well can you wash away your shame tomorrow.”

Ning Yuan said earnestly.

”This...”

Shi Qing hesitated. ”Is this not good? Wouldn’t it be too much of a disturbance to your rest, Brother Yue!”

”Ah! We are brothers, why be so polite!”

Ning Yuan waved his hand. ”I know you care about Face, Brother Shi, but this is also for the sake of Junior Sister Min Rou’s health. Of course, if you are worried about rumors spreading and ruining your and Junior Sister Min Rou’s reputation, then just pretend I never said anything.”

”No, that’s not what I meant. You misunderstood, Brother Yue.”

Shi Qing shook his head quickly and smiled bitterly. ”How could I not trust you, Brother Yue? Besides, the innocent are self-cleansing. I am here myself, so what rumors could spread? Since you are so hospitable, Brother Yue, then we will stay.”

As he said this, Shi Qing turned to look at Min Rou. ”Junior Sister, why don’t we trouble Brother Yue for one night?”

A forced smile appeared on Min Rou’s Face, but she could only nod in agreement. After all, she had no reason to refuse.

Although she knew the other party had ill intentions in letting them stay here, and perhaps he would pull some stunts at night, she could only agree at this moment. After all, she was the one who kicked off the fact that the place below was unlivable.

Refusing at this time would only make people feel strange and suspicious, adding unnecessary complications.

”Since that’s the case, I will trouble Senior Brother Yue.”

Min Rou bowed her head and said.

...

”Hmm? Why hasn’t anyone come out yet? And there hasn’t been any commotion?”

”That shouldn’t be. Logically speaking, Shi Qing entering at this time should definitely catch these two in the act. As long as he is a man, seeing his wife like that with another man, he probably wouldn’t be able to stay calm. It’s impossible for it to be this quiet.”

Xiang Wentian frowned, full of doubt.

”Could it be that Yue Buqun killed Shi Qing directly to silence him?”

”Otherwise, why would there be no response at all, like a stone sinking into the sea?”

Xiang Wentian looked at the top-floor room. As the lights went out, his heart sank.

He could only leave in disappointment.

Because he didn’t dare to get close to the upper floor; with the other party’s cultivation, if he got close, he would definitely be discovered.

”I will know exactly what happened tomorrow.”

Xiang Wentian snorted coldly.

...

”Brother Shi, you and Junior Sister Min Rou can rest here tonight.”

Ning Yuan led the two to the adjacent room.

Although it was adjacent, it was actually inside the same house.

”Thank you, Brother Yue. If not for your shelter, I would really be in a difficult position tonight. I don’t know where to go. I can be anywhere, but I don’t want Junior Sister to suffer with me.”

Shi Qing said gratefully.

”Alright, Brother Shi, given our relationship, why the need for thanks?”

Ning Yuan intentionally kept a straight Face, swept his gaze over Min Rou, and teased with a smile: ”Besides, I didn’t do it for you, but for Junior Sister Min Rou.”

”Ah?”

Shi Qing was stunned.

Min Rou felt a tremor in her heart and couldn’t help but look at Ning Yuan in panic, fearing he might say something excessive.

”Junior Sister Min Rou is a woman; how can she be like us men, making a home wherever we go and fearing no wind or frost?”

”Hahaha, so that’s how it is.”

Shi Qing suddenly realized.

Afterwards, the two entered the room to rest.

And Min Rou secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

”Junior Sister, why do you seem to be in such a strange state today? Are you still thinking about the defeat today?”

Shi Qing looked at Min Rou, having already noticed her strange mood, and asked.

”Ah?”

Min Rou was stunned for a moment. After coming back to her senses, she quickly calmed her mind and said faintly: ”It’s nothing, just in a bad mood.”

”Don’t worry, Junior Sister. Tomorrow, I will definitely avenge you and let him know the price of having a foul mouth.”

Shi Qing promised with a serious Face.

”Alright, let’s rest first.”

Min Rou had no interest, or rather, she was heavy-hearted.

Thinking that the room next door was the place where she had just fought with Yue Buqun, and now she was sleeping with her husband just a wall away, Min Rou’s heart was extremely complicated.

In her mind, she couldn’t help but recall the scene of her intimacy with Yue Buqun just now. For a moment, her Face flushed red, her body felt slightly hot, and she felt somewhat unnatural.

Shi Qing, on the other hand, was already fast asleep.

Having been challenged repeatedly today, he was clearly already exhausted.

And now that they were in someone else’s room, naturally, he couldn’t do anything else to Min Rou, so he just rested.

Looking at the fast-asleep Shi Qing, Min Rou sighed softly, her expression complicated.

Too many things had happened these days.

It made her mind very chaotic, and now she didn’t know how to Face Shi Qing.