"When I arrived, I left you with a sword!" Ye Haochuan suppressed the anger in his heart and spoke word by word.
The boss seemed oblivious to Ye Haochuan’s anger and pretended to ponder as he asked the shop assistant beside him, "Did this happen?"
The shop assistant, having already guessed the boss’s intentions, smiled knowingly and said, "No, this guest didn’t leave anything when he checked in!"
Oh, come on, lying with your eyes open, huh? If I didn’t leave anything, would you have let me stay?
Ye Haochuan was seething with anger inside.
Before he could speak, the boss had already piped up again, "You heard the assistant, right? You must be mistaken, I never accept items here!"
"Are you really not going to return it?" Ye Haochuan’s expression was as cold as ice, and he spoke in a chilling tone.
In truth, the huge sword wasn’t all that important to him. But seeing the boss with that petty triumph on his face really irked him.
"Sir, are you trying to cause trouble?" The boss feigned fear and said, "Think carefully. Although my shop isn’t big, it has its connections. Causing trouble here is not a wise decision!"
Threats, blatant threats!
The boss looked at Ye Haochuan with a strange smile, as if implying that he’d better leave voluntarily, or he’d get a rude awakening.
"So the big store bullies the small customer, huh?" Ye Haochuan snorted coldly.
The boss pursed his lips and said nothing, simply granting silent approval to the accusation.
Ye Haochuan frowned slightly, it had been a long time since he encountered such an arrogant store.
The frustrating part was that he really couldn’t just start a fight; while many in the Immortal Realm relied on bullying, there were still some rules and laws. Of course, these laws only applied to ordinary people.
Unluckily, Ye Haochuan was currently just one of the ordinary people. The Half-Mountain Residence had been casually left with Long Keyue in a ring, so now no one would give him the slightest consideration.
If he made a move now, it was highly likely someone would come to take him away very soon. With his current strength, he wouldn’t even have a chance to escape.
Forget it, let them be arrogant for a few more days.
Ye Haochuan muttered to himself in his mind.
He had a hundred ways to deal with the boss without leaving a trace. But at this moment, he only wanted to find Long Keyue and didn’t wish to waste half a day quarreling with a deceitful merchant.
Just as he was about to accept the situation begrudgingly, a loud shout came from the inn’s entrance: "Boss, open the best room for this young master!"
"I was wondering why I saw a magpie on my way out this morning, turns out it’s great news. Young Master Meng’s grand arrival, what an honor to this humble inn!"
At the sound of the voice, the innkeeper’s face immediately lit up with a radiant smile as he hurried to welcome him with humility.
Wow, this guy’s got talent, spinning lies like it’s nothing.
Ye Haochuan couldn’t help but sigh internally.
Young Master Meng cast a disdainful glance at the boss and impatiently said, "What bloody magpie, stop blabbering and get me a room. Delay my business, and I’ll kill you!"
"Yes, yes, yes!" The innkeeper quickly nodded and replied, smiling, "The top room was just vacated, I’ll have someone clean it immediately!"
"Young Master Meng, quite impressive, aren’t you!" Ye Haochuan suddenly chimed in with a laugh.
"You bastard, how dare you speak to Young Master Meng like that, you seeking death?"
The boss, hearing Ye Haochuan’s voice, was terrified, fearing Young Master Meng would think Ye Haochuan was his guest and lash out, quickly instructed the shop assistant, "What are you waiting for, kick this arrogant fool out. If he disrupts Young Master Meng’s mood, you’re in for it..."
"Shut up!" The boss’s voice was suddenly interrupted by Young Master Meng’s scolding, "If you dare say another word, I’ll let you have it!"
"What?" The boss was momentarily dumbfounded. He was clearly trying to please Young Master Meng, but could not comprehend why Young Master Meng would react thus.
However, as he turned around, he noticed Young Master Meng’s expression looking terribly wrong. That face, which should have been triumphant, was filled with terror.
Young Master Meng ignored the boss completely and instead scuttled over to Ye Haochuan, respectfully saying, "Great Hero, how come you’re here?"
Young Master Meng was none other than Yan Meng, who nearly died at Ye Haochuan’s hands just a few days ago.
At this point, he did not dare show the slightest disrespect toward Ye Haochuan. Because his life was still in Ye Haochuan’s hands.
He had even sought the best Medicinal Cultivator in Mushan County to check out the poison, finding no clues and appearing perfectly healthy.
The Poison Master considered the possibility that Ye Haochuan had deceived him with a non-toxic substance masquerading as poison.
However, he quickly dismissed this thought. Based on the situation at the time, if Ye Haochuan had not genuinely poisoned him, he wouldn't have been let go so easily. He distinctly recalled the murderous intent glinting in Ye Haochuan’s eyes.
Therefore, he concluded that his own inadequate skills were the reason he couldn't break the poison.
Now, he wished he could obliterate the shopkeeper. If that person’s foolish words provoked Ye Haochuan to withhold the antidote, he would surely fall into utter despair.
The shopkeeper was already in a state of utter confusion.
He couldn't fathom why the most haughty young master from the County Marquis Mansion would show such deference to a destitute man who had to pawn his belongings for a place to stay.
It defied all logic!
Furthermore, if Ye Haochuan indeed possessed a powerful hidden background, he was undoubtedly doomed, having attempted to swindle him mere moments ago.
Consumed by regret at this realization, he hastily tried to salvage the situation with his words.
"Oh, it is Young Master Ye, please forgive my ignorance for not recognizing your esteemed presence..."
Before the shopkeeper could finish speaking, Yan Meng shot him a chilling glare and commanded in a low voice, "Damn it, how dare you interrupt this young master and the great hero! Drag him out and beat him!"
Following behind Yan Meng was the same Guard Commander. Although unaware of the reason for Yan Meng's peculiar behavior today, he dared not disobey and began fiercely striking the shopkeeper.
The shopkeeper's face went ashen, and he wailed incessantly. Yet, without Yan Meng's order to cease, the Guard Commander remained unyielding, continuing his relentless assault.
This was a perfect example of evildoers meeting their match!
Ye Haochuan let out an inward chuckle. Surely, the shopkeeper never anticipated this outcome when he was arrogantly posturing earlier, did he?
Initially, Ye Haochuan believed he would have to wait until his return to Mushan County to exact his revenge upon the shopkeeper. Unexpectedly, Yan Meng's unannounced arrival played directly into his hands.
Despite his internal jubilation, Ye Haochuan maintained a stern expression. His gaze shifted to the woman accompanying Yan Meng.
This woman, whom Yan Meng had been holding as they entered, was clearly the one who had secured the room with him.
"Young Master Meng, it seems you never learn, already resorting to your tricks again so soon?"
