As he drew closer, the market town gradually came into view before Lin Shuguang. The town Qin Musheng had so often mentioned was finally unveiled.
Once he entered the town, Lin Shuguang attracted quite a few looks, probably because his somewhat ragged clothing stood out.
Little did they know that Qin Musheng, whom Lin Shuguang was dragging along, had kept his head lowered the whole time, looking too embarrassed to face anyone, as though afraid of being recognized.
"Isn't that Master Qin? How did you get so careless?"
He was recognized after all. Hearing the teasing remark, Qin Musheng could only raise his head and force out a reply. "I ran into a fully grown Red Ghost Ape."
An uproar immediately swept through the crowd.
"A Red Ghost Ape!"
"How could a fierce beast like that show up..."
"Master Qin was truly lucky to come back alive with only some injuries..."
Everyone talked among themselves.
Qin Musheng secretly urged Lin Shuguang to hurry away from this troublesome spot. He did not want everyone pointing and talking about him like this.
They finally reached the Other Courtyard where Qin Musheng lived, behind a martial arts hall.
"Dad! What happened to you?"
A woman in a yellow top paled at the sight of Qin Musheng and hurried past Lin Shuguang.
Qin Musheng waved awkwardly. "I'm fine, really. I accidentally ran into a Red Ghost Ape and got hurt. I'll be all right after resting for a while. Oh, this is Lin Shuguang. Thank goodness for him, or I wouldn't have made it out of there on my own."
At his words, Qin Xiaoyue looked at Lin Shuguang, hastily nodded her thanks, then turned her concerned gaze back to Qin Musheng. "Dad, let's get you inside first. I'll take a look."
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