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When they reached Mountain Gate, the sky had already dimmed, and visibility was limited to just over ten zhang in the Square Area. By the time they arrived at Chuiyun Town, the Bright Moon had risen, marking it as midnight.
Since they had not eaten all afternoon, everyone was quite hungry upon reaching their resting place and ordered food to eat and drink heartily.
During the meal, they discussed their plans and decided to set off early the next morning, aiming to pass through the dense forest before nightfall; otherwise, they would have to spend the night in the woods.
The meal lasted about half an hour, and the three women, not fond of drinking, left early. Bai Kuo and Wine Kid, who enjoyed drinking, consumed several jars of wine, while Ye Tian and Duan Liu reluctantly kept them company, struggling to stay awake.
"Brother, can we have another jar?" Bai Kuo said, slightly intoxicated, patting Wine Kid on the shoulder.
"Of course! Don't mention one jar; I’ll accompany you even for ten!" Wine Kid also spoke somewhat slurred.
At this point, it was already late at night. Ye Tian was so tired he could barely keep his eyes open. It wasn't that he couldn't handle the fatigue; it was mainly because Wine Kid and Bai Kuo were being excessively dull with their drinking. Their entire conversation revolved around just "drinking," completely ignoring how bored Ye Tian and Duan Liu were. Yet despite this, they insisted that the two couldn't leave.
In the deep night, boredom prevented sleep; anyone would inevitably feel drowsy.
Bang!
Just as Ye Tian was about to lay his head down on the table to sleep again, the inn's door was suddenly kicked open.
"Waiter! Arrange six rooms for me!"
Even before the person arrived, their voice echoed through the inn. The speaker had a loud voice and seemed quite unconcerned about whether anyone inside was sleeping. It was likely that with such a shout, not only would guests in this inn be disturbed, but even those in neighboring establishments would wake up.
Ye Tian was naturally awakened by the noise and frowned as he looked toward the door.
"Waiter! Where are you?"
A figure in black boots stepped through the door, appearing quite impatient as he called out for the waiter before even entering the room.
"Coming, coming," the waiter replied, having already fallen asleep. Normally, there shouldn't be any guests at this hour.
As the waiter spoke, the man had already entered the room. He was a burly man dressed in a tight-fitting leather outfit.
"Is this someone from Falling Cloud Pavilion?" Ye Tian nudged the drowsy Wine Kid and asked in confusion.
Upon hearing this, Wine Kid rubbed his eyes and scrutinized the large man. After a moment, he nodded and said, "That's right; they are indeed the brash newcomers from Falling Cloud Pavilion."
With Wine Kid's confirmation, Ye Tian turned his attention back to the large man. He had been at Cloud Sea Sect for over a month now. Cloudscroll Pavilion needed no introduction, and he often visited Azure Cloud Pavilion. He also had some understanding of Cloud-Drifting Pavilion due to the Qiu Family's Twin Young Masters and Thunderstorm. However, he had never interacted with Falling Cloud Pavilion during this time.
Moreover, Ye Tian had heard many stories about Falling Cloud Pavilion, known for their eccentricities and their tendency to act like strict judges, often engaging in what they believed to be righteous enforcement of rules.
"They do have some potential as judges..." Ye Tian thought to himself as he withdrew his gaze.
At that moment, the large man had settled into a round table by the window in the northern corner of the inn. As he took his seat, five others who followed him also entered and sat down in order.
Their attire was uniform: tight-fitting leather outfits adorned with silver thread embroidered with a Cloud Pattern, which was simple and only featured on their chests.
However, their clothing was quite distinctive. While other Cloud Pavilions used light clouds or golden clouds symbolizing auspiciousness, Falling Cloud Pavilion opted for dark clouds made of blackened silver rust. The craftsmanship was remarkable, giving off an oppressive feeling at first glance.
"Wei Ge, why are those brats from Cloud-Drifting Pavilion so arrogant?" One of the six from Falling Cloud Pavilion asked as they settled in, pouring tea for the large man.
"Hmph! Arrogant? They better not fall into my hands; otherwise, I'll squeeze them dry!" The man referred to as Wei Ge scoffed disdainfully. He glanced at his tea bowl a few times before turning his gaze to the inn's Inner Hall and shouted, "Wine! Waiter, bring me some wine!"
"Coming right up!"
After hearing the waiter's response from the Inner Hall, Wei Ge resumed chatting with his companions about Tian Lai.
The topics they discussed revolved almost entirely around the Cloud-Drifting Pavilion, mostly filled with complaints. However, what attracted Ye Tian the most was undoubtedly the Qiu Family's Twin Young Masters. In the eyes of this group, the Qiu Family's Twin Young Masters were akin to notorious bandits in front of a Constable, with their words laden with a desire to "capture them."
After listening for a while, Ye Tian learned from the boastful words of a burly man that his name was Yue Lingwei.
"Indeed, there is a certain imposing presence like towering mountains," Ye Tian thought to himself. He wasn't analyzing Yue Lingwei's name out of boredom; rather, it was because Yue Lingwei's voice was so loud that it had completely disrupted his sleep. With no other choice, he had to listen to their conversation.
"I say, Fourth Brother, why aren't you going to the Azure Cloud Pavilion today? What's wrong? Feeling weak?" Yue Lingwei teased the person beside him with a mischievous grin.
"Cheers!" Accompanied by the sound of wine jars clinking, a slightly immature yet bold voice interrupted Yue Lingwei.
Yue Lingwei frowned slightly and glanced toward the source of the voice.
At that moment, Ye Tian was looking at him. When their eyes met, Ye Tian returned a friendly gaze and nodded slightly as a greeting.
After all, they belonged to the same sect and had encountered each other outside; greeting each other was customary. However, Yue Lingwei completely disregarded Ye Tian and chose to ignore him.
His gaze swept past Ye Tian and finally landed on the young man across from him.
That young man was chugging from a wine jar with great enthusiasm, exuding the aura of a drunkard; it was none other than the Wine Kid, who had been drinking all night yet remained sober.
"What are you looking at?!" The Wine Kid felt Yue Lingwei's gaze and, spurred by his temper, immediately showed his displeasure.
As soon as the Wine Kid spoke, Ye Tian's heart skipped a beat. This was clearly an act of provocation that could potentially lead to a major conflict between both sides. Ye Tian wasn't afraid of fighting, but he preferred to avoid senseless brawls if possible. Moreover, there were three women on their side; although they all possessed martial skills, it was still better to avoid unnecessary trouble.
Like Ye Tian, Bai Kuo and Duan Liu exchanged glances with astonishment at the five people across from them besides Yue Lingwei. No one expected that this seemingly eleven or twelve-year-old boy would have such a fiery temper. Wasn't he just looking for trouble because he couldn't stand Yue Lingwei's loud voice?
Bai Kuo and Duan Liu silently lamented in their hearts: Could it be that direct disciples are this willful? Just because they don't get along means they have to fight?
The atmosphere in the room suddenly fell into silence, an oppressive feeling akin to an impending storm ready to break.
Yue Lingwei frowned and scrutinized Wine Kid for a while, but the final outcome was quite unexpected. He slowly uttered three words, and then, contrary to everyone's expectations of an outburst, he turned his head and continued chatting with his companions, as if nothing had happened at all.
"I didn't see anything..."
At this moment, these three words echoed in everyone's minds. Even the provocative Wine Kid was taken aback. As the saying goes, one's appearance reflects their heart; how could someone as rough-looking as Yue Lingwei have such a mild temperament?
"Elder Brother, what’s going on..." The members of Falling Cloud Pavilion were also murmuring to themselves. As the Chief Disciple of Falling Cloud Pavilion, Yue Lingwei dared to offend even the Qiu Family's Twin Young Masters; why did he suddenly back down in front of a mere boy? This was illogical.
"Wine Kid..." Ye Tian signaled to Wine Kid with his eyes, suggesting that he should offer a drink to Yue Lingwei as an apology. After provoking him first, it was indeed necessary to show some humility; otherwise, what would be the difference from being a thug?
"I'm not going." Wine Kid refused. Since Yue Lingwei shouted loudly upon entering, it had already annoyed him. The idea of apologizing was simply absurd because he intended to continue provoking until both sides resorted to violence.
Ye Tian frowned at Wine Kid several times, feeling helpless. Could it be that Xuanyuan Changfeng ordered Wine Kid to avoid alcohol? After drinking a little, he indeed acted up.
"Forget it, if you’re not going, I will." Ye Tian sighed helplessly and then picked up his cup to approach Yue Lingwei.
This matter could not just end like this; otherwise, people would say that the disciples of Cloudscroll Pavilion were nothing but a bunch of thugs with no manners or grace.
"Senior Brother, my junior brother is unruly and has offended you earlier; please don't take it to heart." Ye Tian held his cup with both hands and spoke kindly.
"What does this mean? Slap me and then give me a sweet date?"
"You guys are really sincere in your apology... heh heh..."
Yue Lingwei did not speak; instead, the disciples of Falling Cloud Pavilion showed disdainful mockery. However, despite their sarcasm, their words were not overly harsh.
"Several senior brothers misunderstood; my junior brother is still young and spoiled by our master, so he speaks without decorum. I hope you can be magnanimous." Ye Tian poured another cup and maintained a kind and humble tone. With a strong sense of collective honor, he absolutely could not let Cloudscroll Pavilion be tarnished like this.
"Forget it, forget it. I don't want to argue with him anyway. I didn't expect Ye Tian to be such a person; heh heh, utterly disappointing!" Yue Lingwei took the cup from Ye Tian's hand and drank it in one go before waving his hand dismissively.
Ye Tian was taken aback; what did this have to do with him...
"Wait, could you please clarify what this has to do with me?" Ye Tian asked, looking puzzled and tilting his head in confusion.
"What does it have to do with you?" Yue Lingwei frowned, and after a moment of reaction, raised her voice and asked, "Are you Ye Tian?!"
"That's right, I am Ye Tian..." Ye Tian was even more confused, wondering why Yue Lingwei was so agitated upon seeing him.
"Are you really Ye Tian?" Yue Lingwei still seemed skeptical. She first glanced at Wine Kid a few times, then shifted her gaze back to Ye Tian for comparison.
"I really am Ye Tian... Why would I lie to you about this..." Ye Tian said with a helpless smile.
"Then who is he..." Yue Lingwei pointed at Wine Kid, looking completely baffled.
"I'm Wine Kid. What's up? Do you want to fight?" Wine Kid jumped up, one foot on the table and the other on the stool, exuding a small thug-like demeanor.
"Get out of here! I don't have time to waste with a brat!" Yue Lingwei shouted angrily, finally losing her temper.
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