It was noon.
The sun hung overhead.
Cao Jinxing changed his clothes and appearance, then returned to Shaoxing.
His reputation had now spread far and wide. The Demon Cult had issued a "Demon Path Pursuit Order," and he had offended quite a few major orthodox sects too, including a powerful hidden sect like the Star Sect. He was not afraid, but even flies grew annoying in sufficient numbers. He simply changed his face and took whatever peace he could get.
He had written to Liu Zhenyuan last night and received a reply that morning, telling him not to wander off yet and to wait for Lu Yi.
The reason for Liu Zhenyuan's arrangements was obvious.
Cao Jinxing had wanted to say it was unnecessary, but the man was already on his way. It would hardly do to keep protesting... Once Lu Yi arrived, he would treat him to a good meal.
After entering the city, he returned to the Drunken Life, Dreaming Death Inn. Things were just as before-the Beggar Gang's former staff-bearing leader, Mi Nantian, and Mute Servant depended on one another. It was noon, and Lu Kunlun and his junior brother Yue Yang were eating with the two elders, glancing anxiously at the entrance from time to time.
When Cao Jinxing walked in, Lu Kunlun's eyes lit up. He put down his bowl and chopsticks and began looking him up and down.
The other three also widened their eyes and studied him closely.
"You..."
He wanted to ask, but could not ask outright. Mistaking him for someone else could cause trouble.
Lu Kunlun hesitated.
Cao Jinxing said leisurely, "The heavenly king subdues the earthly tiger."
"Hahaha!"
Lu Kunlun burst out laughing, immediately left the table, and pulled Cao Jinxing over to eat with them.
The atmosphere in the