I Truly Am The Villian

Chapter 38: Chapter 38 Zhouque City

In my previous life, I heard that the extraordinary woman was named Situ Yunqing, but Xu Zimei never met her at that time; he only occasionally heard about her in the casual conversations of others.

Speaking of it, Xu Zimei’s previous life also had its dramatic moments. In the beginning, as the Crown Prince of the True Martial Holy Sect, he was someone everyone wanted to flatter.

But later on, after Chu Yang had cast him down into Secluded Dragon Gorge and his father turned white-haired and retired to the forest overnight,

without the support of the True Martial Holy Sect, Xu Zimei’s status plummeted straight from the clouds; those people he had never cared for became unattainable.

Even before this, Xu Zimei had wanted to establish his own power, but managing it alone proved too much for Shili Changkong.

Moreover, Xu Zimei should consider what form his power should take.

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If the power was to remain in the shadows, then surely Xu Zimei couldn’t always be the one to foot the bill for everyone’s daily expenses.

Xu Zimei envisioned bringing this power into the open, perhaps in the guise of a restaurant.

In that way, the power could be self-sustaining, and the restaurant would be one of the best channels for gathering information.

Many people tend to talk about recent events while dining and drinking.

Xu Zimei didn’t need his power to provide him with any particularly secret intel, but he still needed to be the first to know about remote regional news.

If the Situ Yunqing he currently faced was the same person he had heard about in his past life, then she would be capable of managing this power for Xu Zimei.

Xu Zimei was contemplating how to entice her over, and to do so in such a way that she would come willingly.

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“We’re approaching Zhouque City. Let’s rest there for the night,” Xu Zimei suggested.

Everyone nodded in agreement, then watched as Xu Zimei jumped onto the carriage and entered the compartment, causing a few of them to stare in surprise.

Next to them, Xiao Guizi quickly got the gist and said to Situ Yunqing, “What are you spacing out for? Hurry up and join our Brother Zimo.”

Situ Yunqing glanced at the others and then silently stepped into the compartment.

A maid beside her seemed like she wanted to say something, but after seeing Lin Ruhu’s ferocious gaze, she hurriedly backed away.

The carriage advanced slowly. A faint scent filled the compartment as Xu Zimei rested his head on Situ Yunqing’s lap and closed his eyes to sleep.

Zhouque City loomed in the distance, resembling a steel beast lying silently on the land.

Situ Yunqing watched Xu Zimei as he slept peacefully, her lashes fluttering gently.

Xu Zimei was not the type with striking features that could set a heart racing at first glance.

But he was the kind that grew on you the more you looked; his mischievous smile gave off a bad-boy vibe.

Situ Yunqing pursed her lips, extended her right hand, and gently poked Xu Zimei’s cheek with her index finger, then for some reason, she suddenly smiled knowingly.

“Shall I engage in a deeper conversation with you?” Xu Zimei suddenly opened his eyes and asked indifferently.

Situ Yunqing was startled, her face instantly flushing red as she looked down without saying a word.

“You know, you shouldn’t bother going back to the Situ Family. I just so happen to need a maid to warm my bed,” Xu Zimei said casually.

“Thank you for the honor, Master, but unfortunately Yunqing is not so fortunate,” Situ Yunqing replied calmly after collecting herself.

“You don’t have to reject it so quickly,” Xu Zimei said with a smile. “Do you think the Situ Family people will welcome you?”

“What does the Master imply?” Situ Yunqing asked hesitantly.

“You don’t really think this robbery was just an accident, do you?” Xu Zimei asked oddly.

Situ Yunqing’s expression changed; with her bright mind, she naturally thought of the worst scenario.

The struggle for power in large clans is always especially brutal. If the Situ Family acknowledged Situ Yunqing, the illegitimate daughter, then naturally, she would have a share in the Situ Family’s wealth in the future.

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She might even contest for the position of the next Family Head.

No one would welcome an additional competitor out of the blue, so many in the Situ Family would certainly not wish to see Situ Yunqing’s arrival.

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“If you don’t believe it, we can make a bet,” Xu Zimei said with a smile.

“Bet on what?” Situ Yunqing asked curiously.

“Once we enter Zhouque City, someone will definitely come looking for trouble with us,” Xu Zimei said. “Because I have disrupted their plan, and even now, we’re surely under someone’s surveillance.”

“I won’t bet,” Situ Yunqing shook her head, as she herself also agreed with Xu Zimei’s statements.

“Boring,” Xu Zimei yawned and stretched luxuriously before squeezing his head into Situ Yunqing’s embrace and began to sleep again.

As they drew closer to Zhouque City, more people started to appear around them, and the carriage slowly made its way into the city.

The Central Street, paved with Qinggang rock, was bustling with activity, crowded and steaming with vendors calling out their wares, wafting tempting aromas from both sides of the street.

“My father has sent someone to pick me up, I should go,” Situ Yunqing woke the sleeping Xu Zimei and said softly.

At the front of the carriage, a group of soldiers clad in blue armor stood, led by an elderly man whose face glowed with health.

“Miss Yunqing, my surname is Tian, and I’m a protector from the lord’s side. The lord sent me to pick you up,” the old man said warmly.

“Thank you for the trouble, Uncle Tian,” Situ Yunqing nodded.

As Xu Zimei stepped down from the carriage, Uncle Tian’s gaze sharpened as he asked, “Is this Miss Yunqing’s friend?”

“You guys talk, I’m just here for the ride,” Xu Zimei waved his hand and said to Lin Ruhu and the others, “Let’s find an inn first.”

Situ Yunqing had wanted to invite Xu Zimei to stay at the Situ Family’s residence, but after thinking it over, she decided against it.

After all, she was not sure of her own safety, let alone how the Situ Family would react to her arrival.

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“Linjiang Restaurant,” Xu Zimei looked at the sign in front of him and said, “Let’s go with this one.”

The three walked into the restaurant, and Xiao Guizi threw his silver pouch onto the table with a clang, shouting, “Shopkeeper, got any rooms left?”

The restaurant’s shopkeeper, wearing a hat and sporting a mustache, hurriedly came over with a smile, “There’s plenty of guest rooms. Which type would you like, sirs?”

“I want three rooms facing the street, with windows to the north and south, where you can see both the sunrise and sunset,” Xiao Guizi held up three fingers and said.

“Alrighty, and would the gentlemen like to have their meals in the rooms or downstairs?” the shopkeeper asked attentively.

“Downstairs is fine, so it won’t be too much trouble to clean up if a fight breaks out later,” Xu Zimei said something bewildering.

The shopkeeper was puzzled but didn’t ask further and went to prepare the food.

Xu Zimei and his companions ordered a pot of wine, and as they drank, three men emerged.