Considering this woman is always acting so affectionately, apart from thinking about male charm, he really couldn't figure out why she would betray the Extreme Fire Sect for them.

Even though he himself knew it was unrealistic.

Therefore, he also suspected that this woman might have already discovered their identity.

Seeing that when they mentioned the Extreme Fire Sect she had no reaction, Yin Xu understood right away. Indeed, she had the qualifications to associate with the Extreme Fire Sect.

Given their relationship, she could only mention it briefly. After a while, she asked, "It's not good to keep Luo Ti waiting. Do you two want to avoid him?"

Shi Chun thought for a moment and asked back, "Can we avoid him? Sister Hong already said, if he wants to see us, he has plenty of reasons, and this is his territory. If we misunderstood, never mind. But if he really wants to see, Sister Hong doesn't need to worry either; meeting him is no big deal."

Since he said so, Yin Xu also didn't make things difficult, and with a smile as radiant as a blooming flower, she stood up and said, "Alright, wait for a moment, I'll be right back."

Shi Chun gestured with his hand, signaling it's up to her.

Once she walked away with Tian Shen, Yin Xu coldly remarked, "For Lou Xiu to come at this timing isn't without reason; he knows I'm having a banquet. The city guards didn't even know where they're staying before. How did the news of this rooftop banquet leak?"

To her, this wasn't a small matter. Some things they were doing here couldn't see the light of day. If someone caught them, the consequences could be significant.

Tian Shen replied, "We are already investigating."

After these two left, Wu Jinliang, holding a wine glass and gazing at his reflection, suddenly sighed, "Truly, there is a difference between humans and demons."

Shi Chun was puzzled, "What do you mean?"

Wu Jinliang sighed again, "You still haven't figured it out? The way humans and demons perceive attractiveness is different."

Shi Chun understood. This bastard was jealous. Ridiculous, getting jealous over a charade. How did he even survive the Land of Exile? He couldn't be bothered with him.

Setting down the wine glass, Wu Jinliang showed confusion again, "If Lou Xiu did indeed come for us, there are only two possibilities: either our original identities have been exposed, or the identity in Dazhi City has been exposed."

Shi Chun snorted, "Even if the identity in Dazhi City was exposed, with his identity and status, dealing with us would be too easy. Is it worth his trouble to personally come to see us?"

Wu Jinliang's eyes narrowed slightly, "You mean he already knows who we are?"

Shi Chun: "If the Extreme Fire Sect knows, it's not impossible for him to know as well. The Extreme Fire Sect is definitely after the things we're holding, and he wouldn't be much different, coming for profit is normal."

Wu Jinliang sighed, "Ah, Chun Tian, why do I feel like we've become notable figures now? Even the second-in-command of the Demon Realm's city, upon hearing that we've come, is rushing to meet us. With just our cultivation, it feels a bit unreal."

Shi Chun: "You know your cultivation is lacking? Then spend less time in the brothel and more time cultivating."

Wu Jinliang: "Easy for you to say, you don't even need cultivation; as long as you can absorb, you can sleep all day, and it wouldn't matter."

Shi Chun: "Doesn't your cultivation technique also have shortcuts? You're not unaware. You now need to practice more techniques that are highly responsive and expansive to your source of power, the more you practice, the faster your cultivation progresses. Didn't you say that after practicing my cultivation technique, you felt breaking through to High Martial mid-stage wouldn't be a problem? It's almost a year now, why haven't you broken through yet?"

Wu Jinliang defended, "Almost there, almost there. You also know, the general low-level cultivation techniques don't greatly help in expanding my power source. Besides, who would randomly use spells on me? It's unreasonable. I can't just always go picking fights with people, right? Those who have mastered advanced cultivation techniques are mostly experts; approaching them would be asking for death.

Chun Tian, you shouldn't look down on brothel girls. Many have cultivation methods too, though their techniques are low-level and not very expansive to the power source, but at least it's a method of accumulation. Chun Tian, it's not that I like going to brothels; I go there to explore cultivation, it's an unspeakable hardship, I am indeed quite awkward right now."

Shi Chun couldn't be bothered with his nonsense. If he couldn't weigh such matters, then it's pointless.

He understood the other's current predicament. Indeed, with their current identities, it wasn't good to make friends everywhere or investigate others' cultivation methods.

Wu Jinliang also knew his reasons were somewhat strained, muttering while changing the topic, "How did we get exposed so quickly?"

Shi Chun glanced at his burly frame but said nothing…

In the elegant guest room downstairs, as Yin Xu entered from afar, she called out, "Apologies, apologies, for keeping Luo Ti waiting so long."

Reaching in front of a smiling Lou Xiu, she repeatedly bowed, "Sorry, sorry, really sorry. I was just entertaining guests, keeping Luo Ti waiting."

Returning the courtesy with clasped hands, Lou Xiu surprising commented, "The proprietress is hosting guests; then am I coming at the wrong time?"

Yin Xu waved her hand, "No problem, no problem. Luo Ti's invitation brings honor to a humble servant; how dare I not welcome it? May I ask where you plan to go? I'll have someone prepare a carriage."

Lou Xiu again expressed surprise, "Wouldn't that disrupt the guests' pleasure?"

Yin Xu said, "No problem, no problem, everyone here is understanding. Since Mr. Luo graces us with his presence, they can certainly understand."

Lou Xiu, however, replied solemnly, "To be honored with a banquet personally hosted by the lady boss, you must certainly be distinguished guests. How can I disrupt the enjoyment of such esteemed guests and act presumptuously? Please, Madam, introduce me so I may offer my apologies."

With these words, Tian Shen couldn't help but glance at Yin Xu, realizing it was exactly as Sister Hong had described, not a single variation.

Yin Xu naturally tried to say it was no bother, but Lou Xiu insisted he wasn't merely being polite and was determined to go and apologize to the distinguished guests.

Alright, Yin Xu knew that if she let him speak further, it might become awkward, and she also knew that he came prepared with excuses for everything. Ultimately, she could only acquiesce and take him upstairs.

When Lou Xiu, looking like a young scholar, appeared on the top floor, Shi Chun and Wu Jinliang exchanged glances. It turned out the lady boss was right; he was indeed coming for them. Otherwise, he wouldn't have come up specifically to see them.

When they were before him, Yin Xu naturally made polite introductions for both sides.

Shi Chun deliberately stepped back to Wu Jinliang's side, addressing Wu Jinliang as 'big brother' in front of Lou Xiu, appearing as if he were a subordinate.

Wu Jinliang naturally understood what this meant, knowing it was unavoidable. Some judgments were merely judgments and couldn't be considered absolute truths. What if he really came for the people from Dazhi City?

In their current identity at Bai's Rice Shop, Wu Jinliang was the boss.

Seeing this, Yin Xu couldn't help but stifle a laugh. She understood it well; earlier at the dinner, under her setup, the two guys verbally didn't admit anything but their actions were as good as agreeing. She didn't expect they'd use it on Lou Xiu too.

The result nearly left Lou Xiu at a loss.

Lou Xiu, seeing the height of the two, knew who was who, yet he had to pretend he didn't recognize them.

Already pretending, the additional performance from the others almost left him unable to respond. He had to quickly adjust his thoughts temporarily, layering act upon act, which caused a slight lack of fluency.

The main target of conversation was initially aimed at Shi Chun, but now it had to change to another person, requiring adjustments in wording.

"It was I, Lou, who came unannounced, unaware that the lady boss was entertaining distinguished guests, thus disturbing the esteemed guests..." Lou Xiu's humble demeanor carried a slight hesitation in his speech, realizing his caution led to a slip. Now saying 'esteemed guests' seemed inappropriate, so he had to forcibly correct himself, "disturbed, disturbed, disturbed the guests' enjoyment, I come to apologize!" appearing sincerely apologetic.

Wu Jinliang said, "No need, no need, we don't deserve such courtesy from Mr. Luo."

In truth, without prior knowledge from the lady boss, they wouldn't have guessed Lou Xiu was indeed coming for them.

After a round of pleasantries, the lady boss naturally had no reason to leave the guests to meet someone else. Thus, instead of setting up a banquet elsewhere, they stayed there, smoothly adding dishes and utensils.

Lou Xiu naturally took his seat, shamelessly.

Shi Chun, like Tu Bicheng brought by Lou Xiu, stood at the corner of the pavilion, appearing insignificant.

Wu Jinliang chuckled heartily, thoroughly enjoying the feeling of playing the leader. In the Land of Exile, he also wanted to be the boss of the East Nine Plain, but due to lack of capability to survive or lead everyone to survive, he wasn't acknowledged.

Lou Xiu felt these guys were insulting his intelligence. Damn it, what was with the three sets of used chopsticks on the table?

He wanted to pretend not to see, but his eyes couldn't help but drift to the additional set of chopsticks.

Fortunately, Yin Xu, being skilled at observing, remarked, "An old friend was just helping entertain the guests but had to leave due to something urgent."

Lou Xiu cursed them in his heart, these bastards were plotting together with those two against him.

Outwardly, he said, "Oh, in life, unexpected things happen, just like my sudden request for the lady boss's time, not knowing she was already entertaining."

After a few rounds of toasting and sipping, Lou Xiu, in the spirit of his name, generously mentioned, as the lady boss's friend, they also became his friends. He told Wu Jinliang to contact him if needed in the future.

With a scholarly demeanor, he deliberately spoke in a louder voice, hoping Shi Chun could overhear.

And indeed, Shi Chun did overhear, and because he did, his eyes flickered slightly. He then reached into his pocket, pulled out a Mother-child Talisman, pretended to glance at it, and quickly approached Wu Jinliang, whispering in his ear, "Big Brother, there's news from home."

Upon hearing this, Wu Jinliang understood. He cupped his hands and apologized to the two at the table, "There's an issue at home, I need to respond."

Yin Xu and Lou Xiu both gestured for him to go freely.

The two brothers stepped outside the pavilion, where Shi Chun whispered in Wu Jinliang's ear.

After nodding slightly in understanding, Wu Jinliang immediately returned to his seat, picked up his wine cup to find words for a toast, and then put it down with a sigh, saying, "Honored by Mr. Luo treating us as friends, I won't be reserved. Being near the Divine Mountain, I'm naturally curious to visit. However, I've heard the mountain isn't easily accessible, but with Mr. Luo's help, it shouldn't be an issue, right?"

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