Whatever else might be true, Chi Qinghu was certain that Mr. Yi was a man of considerable ability. Now it seemed his knowledge extended beyond storytelling and medicine.
Had I been wrong all along?
As Chi Qinghu pondered this, a light seemed to dawn in his heart. What if Elder Celestial Master Qi had not been ordered by the emperor to protect Mr. Yi at all times?
What if Elder Celestial Master Qi really was learning from Mr. Yi?
Chi Qinghu had never believed the excuse about learning storytelling in the first place. Now that he thought about it, why couldn't Mr. Yi really be Celestial Master Qi's master?
At this thought, Chi Qinghu's original plans quietly changed.
"Mr. Yi, let's not rush to eat here. I'll take you for a little tour and show you something new in our Great Yan!"
Yi Shuyuan tossed the entire tip of a roast chicken wing into his mouth and chewed. After sucking his fingers a few times, he said,
"But didn't you just say you couldn't spare the time for me, Hero Chi?"
"That was then. This way, sir!"
Chi Qinghu had already risen. Hui Mian jumped over beside Stoneborn and tapped his hand with its tail, prompting the boy to speak.
"What about the food?"
"Wait a moment. I'll be right back!"
Chi Qinghu couldn't help smiling. He left his seat and strode toward the stairs, returning with oiled paper and dried lotus leaves.
"I've settled the bill. We'll take the roast chicken and braised meats with us. Let's go. I'll find you somewhere to stay afterward, too!"
"Now, now, Hero Chi, you're not really going to haul me away, are you?"
Yi Shuyuan's words were half serious, half joking; he scarcely knew whether to laugh or cry.
"Rest assured, I'll