Chapter 42: Chapter 42 Who is the Killer
The atmosphere had become awkward.
Shi Hao was also somewhat surprised. The legendary bully had appeared, but the target of teasing and harassment was not the beautiful Lin Yuyue at the neighboring table.
Should such a bully be defeated?
Nearby, Liu Mang and Guo Xing struggled to hold back their laughter. At another table, Lin Yuyue also couldn’t help but smile, somewhat embarrassed by the presence of such a woman.
As a woman, how could she lack such self-restraint? And what’s more, a kept woman? That was a bit too bold.
Shi Hao shook his head, “Not interested.”
“But I am interested!” The mannish woman stared at Shi Hao, saliva almost dripping, “Name your price, don’t worry about me not being able to pay!”
Shi Hao couldn’t be bothered to reply and simply waved his hand.
The mannish woman was somewhat displeased but then spun around, saying, “You all are heading to County Town for the competition, aren’t you?”
Wow, she guessed right!
Seeing Liu Mang and Guo Xing both showing expressions of surprise, she knew she had guessed correctly and couldn’t help but smile, “Pretty boy, think it over. I’ll come looking for you in a few days.”
“By the way, I’m Murong Qing!”
If this were a man, Shi Hao would have punched him to death by now, but a woman… never mind.
The mannish woman stomped upstairs, and soon another person came down from the upstairs. This time it was a man who immediately set his eyes on Lin Yuyue, staring intently.
He sat alone at a table, ordered some wine and dishes, and not long after, he couldn’t resist and took his wine glass over to Lin Yuyue.
“I am Murong Hai.” The man introduced himself, “Miss, may I have the honor of knowing your name?”
Then he and the mannish woman from before likely are siblings.
Lin Yuyue didn’t speak but just waved her chopsticks, gesturing to get lost.
“Hey, even if you’re trying to flirt, you need to be as handsome as Young Master Shi here!” The maid couldn’t help but blurt out, glancing towards Shi Hao, really good looking.
Murong Hai turned his head, looked towards Shi Hao, and couldn’t help but tighten his gaze.
He was actually also quite handsome, but compared to Shi Hao, they were not even in the same league. Even someone as conceited as him had to admit the disparity.
But so what if one is good-looking? Is this world all about looks?
He withdrew his gaze, displaying a trace of arrogance, “Miss, I genuinely admire you.”
Clearly audacious, he spoke of admiration, yet his hand was already reaching out, attempting to grab Lin Yuyue’s tender hand.
However, just as his hand extended, his whole body was sent flying, crashing with a thud onto an empty table, collapsing it.
Shi Hao smiled faintly, saying to Lin Yuyue, “Don’t mention it.”
It had indeed been him who had just taken action.
Lin Yuyue rolled her eyes. She wasn’t afraid of such scoundrels. Did they really think she, a so-called frail woman, would be caught off-guard?
“You’ve got some nerve!” On the other side, Murong Hai had already climbed up. He revealed a fierce look. Ever since he was young, whatever he desired, he obtained, and now, not only was someone standing in his way, they had even thrown him!
Shi Hao waved his hand, “Let’s skip the part where you state your status and then make threats. I’m only going to warn you once, leave immediately, or bear the consequences.”
“You really are arrogant!” Murong Hai strode forward, then pulled out a gemstone-studded, ornately decorated dagger from his bosom.
Swish, he drew the dagger, and instantly, a bone-chilling coldness filled the air.
Shi Hao was surprised; the material of the dagger was truly extraordinary.
“Kneel down to this young master immediately and kowtow three times. Then I might spare your life,” Murong Hai arrogantly declared.
Shi Hao sighed. Why were some people determined not to turn back until they hit a wall?
He walked towards Murong Hai. He had already said that if Murong Hai didn’t leave, he would let him suffer the consequences.
A man’s words, of course, must be kept.
“Courting death!” Murong Hai swung his dagger, stabbing towards Shi Hao.
His strength was decent as a high-level martial disciple. His dagger thrust was both fast and fierce.
Unfortunately, Shi Hao was too strong.
With a slap, Murong Hai was knocked to the ground.
Murong Hai tried to get up, but Shi Hao stepped on his wrist, which was holding the dagger, with immense force, causing him to scream in pain instantly.
“A lesson for you.” Shi Hao pressed down hard, and with a crack, Murong Hai’s wrist was immediately broken.
“Ah—” Murong Hai cried out even louder.
“Get lost!” Shi Hao barked.
Murong Hai struggled to his feet, his gaze towards Shi Hao filled with ferocity.
“Brother!” Just then, Murong Qing hurried downstairs and quickly came over to help him, “What happened?”
At that moment, Murong Hai showed some toughness. “It’s nothing, let’s go back upstairs. I need to tend to my wrist.”
“Oh.” Murong Qing helped her brother upstairs, and before leaving, she gave Shi Hao another look. Since Shi Hao was standing in front of Murong Hai earlier, it was easy to guess that the person who had a conflict with Murong Hai was Shi Hao.
Shi Hao didn’t care. Even if these two were from powerful families of the County Town, he now possessed the strength of the Primary Level Martial Sect, and it wouldn’t be long before he advanced to the Intermediate Level.
That night, they finally didn’t have to squeeze four men into a carriage compartment; each had a room and could sleep soundly and comfortably.
The next morning, Shi Hao started his routine of boiling water for his medicinal bath and practicing the Tyrant Body Technique. After nine rotations, his strength also broke through to 60,000 pounds.
Too bad, if he could have cultivated in a three-star Spirit Gathering Array these past few days, his strength could have approached 80,000 pounds, the limit of a Primary Level Martial Sect.
After finishing up, just as Shi Hao stepped out the door, he heard a scream and faintly caught someone shouting about a murder.
He didn’t pay attention, met up with Liu Mang and the others, checked out of their rooms, and was about to leave when someone stopped him.
This mannish woman’s eyes were somewhat swollen, clearly having just cried. She held a riding crop in her hand and pointed it at Shi Hao, “Murderer!”
Shi Hao was baffled. “What nonsense are you talking about?”
“My brother is dead, it must have been your doing!” Murong Qing accused.
This was truly a wrongful blame.
Zhao Kuo interjected, “Miss, your brother is dead?”
“My brother was found dead in his room this morning, his throat slashed with his own dagger!” Murong Qing explained to Zhao Kuo and then glared at Shi Hao, “He had no grudges here with anyone but you!”
Shi Hao shook his head. “If I wanted to kill him, would I need to sneak into his room in the middle of the night to do it?”
If he were to kill someone, it would be out in the open!
“Exactly, and since your brother harassed Miss Lin, doesn’t Miss Lin also have a motive?” Liu Mang muttered.
Right then, Lin Yuyue slowly walked out of the inn.