Chapter 1490 – Defeating Nie Liang, Attacking Yang Tao, Sword Pointing to the World (29)
“Beauty, huh?”
Wei Ci wasn’t even sure if he was being addressed, but just the term “beauty” was enough to irritate him.
Despite Wei Ci’s usual composure, he couldn’t hold back and snapped, “You scoundrel!”
“Scoundrel? Really?”
Salty Fish Euro Empress couldn’t help but exclaim, “Being insulted sounds so nice!”
Jiang Pengji knew well that even if Wei Ci claimed his martial arts were at the level of a beginner’s dance class, dealing with a stowaway lost in beauty wouldn’t be an issue. If the Salty Fish were allowed to go wild, Wei Ci might just end up stabbing someone out of frustration.
“Zixiao, what’s going on?”
Jiang Pengji gently pressed forward, her horse, Big White, snorted in response, looking quite obedient.
Upon hearing those words, Salty Fish Euro Empress couldn’t help but look toward the newcomer. Being nearsighted didn’t help, at first, she could only make out a red figure riding a white horse coming closer. As it approached, four fitting words popped into her mind.
Dashing and Brave.
The woman on horseback wore crimson, her confident brows hinting at a smile, while her white steed gleamed without blemish. Salty Fish Euro Empress stood frozen, staring for what felt like an eternity, her mind momentarily blank.
Little did she know, the live stream was exploding, countless non-money viewers lamenting, mastering the art of envy!
【Stowaway Non-Money】: This is truly a historic moment, who would’ve thought Salty Fish would have the chance to share the frame with the streamer!
【Night Dancing Flame Spirit】: Envy! Jealousy! Hate!!! Why was my journey so far from the streamer while she gets to meet the streamer couple? That other one eating with her toes was heart-wrenching enough, but this one is a total knockout!
【Genius Guo Fengxiao】: Has anyone noticed that the recent stowaways are all getting more and more lucky? Does this mean I might collect all achievements and signatures next time I cross over, flaunting antiques while basking in success?
【Eating with Toes】: Go dream, there’s nothing in daydreams.
As the salty fish were bubbling over with envy and jealousy, their target was facing a “life and death trial.”
Wei Ci’s grip on the sword was steady; Salty Fish Euro Empress dared not move, fearing a slip and receiving a sword to the gut.
“O-oh, big brother—let’s just sit down and talk, no need for weapons. That doesn’t align with the core values of socialism.”
Salty Fish Euro Empress, showing some self-awareness, realized she had offended Wei Ci and had to begrudgingly change her title.
Wei Ci ignored her defense, directly answering Jiang Pengji’s question.
“My lord, this person acts recklessly and speaks frivolously, their demeanor is suspicious. Best take them for questioning.”
Salty Fish Euro Empress couldn’t help but shed a couple of pitiful tears.
I’ve been a fan of you for years, and this is how you treat your fans? So heartbroken QAQ.
Jiang Pengji dismounted, suppressing a smile.
“Forget it, they just seem like a struggling hunter. Put your sword away; look how terrified they are.”
Wei Ci complied, skillfully sheathing his snowy blade.
Salty Fish Euro Empress watched, secretly swallowing hard; she decided to retract her label of Wei Ci being weak.
“Who are you?” Jiang Pengji asked kindly.
Salty Fish Euro Empress’s eyes darted around, spotting a hint from the system, breathing a sigh of relief.
“I’m just a humble hunter from the nearby mountains, honored one.”
She stumbled over her words, her awkward fist-holding stance really sold the image of an inexperienced hunter.
Wei Ci’s gaze swept over the bookcase and knapsack on their back, coldly stating, “That’s nonsense.”
The person’s appearance did resemble a hunter, but what they carried was certainly not something a hunter would have.
Salty Fish Euro Empress looked at Wei Ci with grievance, saying, “I answered according to the system’s hint; could it be the system is tricking me?”
Wei Ci questioned, “You claim to be a hunter, then what are these belongings?”
Salty Fish Euro Empress felt her heart race at being directly questioned, and if Jiang Pengji hadn’t been beside her, she might have lunged for a bear hug with Wei Ci. Even if it meant a few sword stabs from him, it would be worth it—dying under the peony blooms is still considered romantic.
“I-I, these things…”
Salty Fish Euro Empress’s eyes couldn’t help but dart to the system’s hint. Having seen it, she nearly exploded with curses, regretting her impulsiveness.
Why, you ask?
Because those belongings didn’t belong to this body.
“I-I found all these things…” she stammered, her face looking more pitiful, as if she might cry at any moment. “Really, I just picked them up; no one was around to claim them.”
Wei Ci retorted, “Picked up? There are hardly any residences near Zhanjiang Pass, and after the war, the common folk have been fleeing. Where would you have found such things in the wilderness? Wouldn’t it be the nearby bandits, eyeing valuables and turning to murder?”
Seeing Wei Ci resting a hand on his sword hilt made Salty Fish Euro Empress’s legs go weak.
How could the beauty guess so accurately?
Yes, this body actually belonged to a robber who lived by ambushing travelers, and there were six others in the gang.
Ever since the war began at Zhanjiang Pass, the six companions feared Jiang Pengji’s might and stealthily relocated, leaving this body behind to care for their aged mother. With no passersby, the life of a robber turned grim; no business for days.
Yesterday, when encountering a disheveled refugee, the robber approached with a machete, but there was heavy rain, and they fought fiercely.
Expecting to finish the person off in a few blows, they were shocked at how stubborn the opponent was, refusing to let go.
In desperation, the robber hacked randomly a few times, the rain cooling down the heated mind.
Realizing they might’ve committed murder, panic set in, and they fled.
On the rugged mountain path, one misstep sent the robber tumbling down the hill.
The next day, when they awoke, they had turned into Salty Fish Euro Empress.
The system provided a brief introduction, but all the Empress saw was that this body had been a robber who killed someone… Wei Ci was scaring her with his sword, and she shivered, revealing everything. Wei Ci’s face turned grim, and Jiang Pengji, two steps away, facepalmed discreetly. She was certain Salty Fish Euro Empress was a naive darling; whatever Wei Ci spun, she would spill. In more complicated environments, she wouldn’t last two episodes.
Fortunately, Jiang Pengji was there to back her up, labeling her as “a nearby hunter.”
“So you really did commit murder and robbery?” Wei Ci pressed, the point of his sword nudging out slightly.
At that, Salty Fish Euro Empress burst into tears with a sense of grievance.
