"Mmm~"
Zhang Sanxian thought for a moment, then said, "Telling you wouldn't matter much. In truth, both this child and I are not natives of this world."
"Hm?" The master of Rain-Listening Tower froze. "What do you mean by that?"
"Among the myriad heavens and worlds, reincarnation exists."
Zhang Sanxian spoke leisurely. "This child and I, in our previous lives, lived in another world unimaginably far from this one.
"In that world, the child and I were sworn brothers, bound by deep friendship. Later, he was harmed by others and reincarnated here.
"And for certain reasons, I too split off part of my soul consciousness and reincarnated into this world. By a twist of fate, I actually encountered him once more."
The master of Rain-Listening Tower was utterly dumbfounded. He stood there blankly for a full second before exclaiming in shock, "Unthinkable—truly unthinkable.
"I thought my own life had already been fantastical enough. Who would have imagined that Hero Zhang's experiences would be even more unbelievable?"
Shaking his head, he sighed. "Ah, I never expected it. Reincarnation truly exists in this world—how hard it is to believe."
Then the master of Rain-Listening Tower's expression turned solemn, and he said in a deep voice, "Avenging one's brother is only right. It is a matter ordained by Heaven and acknowledged by Earth; no one has the right to criticize it.
"Hero Zhang, then let me tell you. Yan Zikun is currently due east, at Jifuan Merchant House, two hundred and fifty zhang from this tavern.
"That merchant house belongs to the Canal River Gang. Aside from going out tomorrow to attend the martial arts convention, Yan Zikun will remain there these next few days.
"Hero Zhang may pay him a visit at any time."
"Good. I'll kill him first, then come back