Your Ancestor Wouldn't Dare Speak to Me Like That

Chen Changan and Xuan Wudao could both tell that this courtesan, Xian'er, was no ordinary person.

She was a cultivator, though her cultivation was average.

Even so, there was no reason for her to end up here.

Xian'er was clearly taken aback when she saw Chen Changan, because what she had heard was that two rich men with eccentric personalities had arrived, dressed as beggars.

But Chen Changan's appearance, his clothes, and his demeanor—how could they possibly be associated with a beggar?

"Can you play the zither?"

Seeing that Xian'er was holding a zither, Chen Changan asked.

"Esteemed guest, our Xian'er only sells her art, not her body."

Another woman chimed in with a tease, which made Xuan Wudao frown and cast an displeased glance at her.

Who was Xuan Wudao? How could these brothel girls withstand his aura?

A single glance was enough to scare them into silence, and they knew in their hearts that these were no ordinary people who had arrived today, and they absolutely could not afford to offend them.

"Then I shall offer a humble performance."

Seeing that Chen Changan and his companion didn't seem like the usual lecherous patrons, Xian'er couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

She walked to the side, set up the ancient zither, and her slender fingers gently caressed the strings. Then, a melodious and moving zither melody entered Chen Changan and Xuan Wudao's ears.

The music was gentle and lingering, stirring the heart, but within the gentle melody, there seemed to be a hint of sadness.

Although Xian'er had tried her best to hide this artistic conception, Chen Changan and Xuan Wudao still perceived it.

The two exchanged a glance. This girl had a story.

"My zither skills are not refined, I ask for the esteemed guests' forgiveness."

Woof woof!

"Oh, apologies, it's three."

Seeing Da Huang bark unhappily, Xian'er found it somewhat amusing.

It was the first time she had heard of someone visiting a brothel with a dog, and even finding companions for the dog.

"Flowers bloom towards the sun, people must walk forward."

"Do not dwell on the past, only wish for a smile in the rest of your life."

"People... should not live in the past."

Chen Changan's words made Xian'er tremble. She hadn't expected Chen Changan to understand.

"Old Chen, you've got some skills. You understand this too?"

"When I used to visit brothels, I got annoyed seeing those pretentious scholars. Damn it, they were too fake, and I couldn't be like them."

Chen Changan gave Xuan Wudao a helpless look. How many years had this scoundrel lived, and what had he actually done?

"You can't?" Chen Changan asked.

"No, what's the use of knowing this stuff? Can it improve cultivation? Can it increase cultivation speed?" Xuan Wudao said dismissively.

"Neither, but... it can give you a bit more wisdom."

"Hmph, what use do I have for that? I still believe in speaking with strength." Xuan Wudao was unconcerned.

"It's useful. If you had any wisdom at all, you wouldn't have lived all these years without knowing whether beggars need to bathe."

"You..."

Xuan Wudao's eyes widened, but he didn't know how to retort. In terms of intellect, he was indeed a bit too straightforward.

"Gu Xian'er!"

"Gu Xian'er, where are you?"

"I know you're here, come out and see me!"

Suddenly, a man's roar came from outside. Hearing this voice, Gu Xian'er's expression changed.

"Alas, it seems I can't stay here any longer."

"My apologies to the three esteemed guests. Our meeting today is fated. This song just now is my gift to the three of you."

"Esteemed guests, I, this humble one, shall take my leave now."

With that, Gu Xian'er turned to leave.

Seeing this, Chen Changan was stunned.

She flees, he pursues; he pursues, she flees?

This... what a melodramatic scene.

"Da Huang, have you ever seen a scene like this?" Chen Changan asked.

Hearing this, Da Huang shook his head repeatedly. He had traveled far and wide, but had never encountered such a situation.

"Miss Xian'er, please wait."

"Running away isn't a solution to problems."

"Can you keep hiding forever?"

"Why don't we talk things through openly? Perhaps the problems will resolve themselves. What do you think?" Chen Changan stopped Gu Xian'er, who was about to leave.

"Thank you for your kindness, Young Master, but some people and some matters cannot be reasoned with or explained." Gu Xian'er shook her head.

"If you don't try, how will you know?"

As they were speaking, the private room door was kicked open, and a young man rushed straight towards Gu Xian'er from outside.

"Xian'er, is that really you!"

"I heard from someone that I saw you here, so I rushed over."

"Xian'er, please don't leave me again. I beg you, stop hiding from me, okay?"

Seeing the man rush towards her, Gu Xian'er directly took a few steps back, widening the distance between them.

"Xian'er, you..."

Seeing Gu Xian'er's reaction, the man was clearly hurt, his eyes filled with sorrow.

"Young Master Lin, why are you relentlessly pursuing me?"

"Do you really want me to die in front of you before you'll leave?"

"Between you and me, it's impossible. You should understand."

Gu Xian'er's gaze was firm, and her tone was resolute, leaving no room for reconciliation.

"No, it's not impossible. There has to be a way."

"I've already thought of it, I can..."

"Enough!"

Before Young Master Lin could finish, Gu Xian'er interrupted him.

"Your Lin Family annihilated my Gu Family. Do you really think this matter can just be forgotten?"

"I, Gu Xian'er, am powerless to take revenge on your Lin Family, so I endured."

"Why must you continue to pressure me?"

"Lin Ruoheng, don't push your luck too far!"

Huh?

It's a vendetta for annihilation?

This is too melodramatic.

A tragic romance!

"I say, kid, you wiped out their entire family, so why are you still pestering her?"

"If you knew this would happen, why did you do it in the first place?"

"How dare you show your face here? If I were you, I wouldn't have the nerve to face the young lady." Xuan Wudao said disdainfully from the side.

As soon as he spoke, Lin Ruoheng's expression changed, and he glared angrily at Xuan Wudao.

"Who do you think you are? What does this have to do with you?"

"If you don't want to die, get lost."

"You actually dare to have Xian'er serve you. It's good enough that we haven't bothered you yet."

"Dare to spout more nonsense, and I'll make sure you have no burial place!" Lin Ruoheng roared furiously.

No burial place?

"Interesting, truly interesting."

"It's been a long time since anyone spoke to me like that."

"Kid, today, I really want to have some fun with you!" Xuan Wudao said with a cold laugh.

"Alright, he's just a junior. Why bother with him?"

Chen Changan raised his hand to stop Xuan Wudao, who was about to unleash his power. He glanced at Lin Ruoheng and asked, "Are you from the Langya Lin Family?"

"Hmph, at least you have some sense. Since you know I'm from the Lin Family, you should understand that you can't afford to provoke us." Lin Ruoheng snorted coldly, glancing dismissively at Chen Changan.

Can't afford to provoke?

"Is Lin Xiangliu still alive?"

As soon as he said this, Lin Ruoheng's heart trembled.

Lin Xiangliu?

Did he hear that right?

Did this person just mention Lin Xiangliu?

"You... How dare you speak the name of my Lin Family's Old Ancestor so casually!"

"No one in all of Langya dares to be so presumptuous!" Lin Ruoheng roared indignantly.

"It seems he's still alive then."

"Kid, you can ask Lin Xiangliu himself how bold I am."

"Or, have him come here to see me!"