Chapter 207

He Yunxiao and Chu Chu arrived at the Drunken Immortal Residence. As the most notorious scion of debauchery in Yinjing, He Yunxiao was an old hand at places like the Drunken Immortal Residence. However, starting today, the establishment would close its doors to the general populace, admitting only those bearing an invitation, in preparation for the Grand Sword Trial event. Since it was a visit, it wouldn't be proper to come empty-handed. While Chu Chu cared little for such empty formalities, He Yunxiao was nothing if not thoughtful. Hence, he spent a whole 0.1 taels of silver, which equated to a hundred copper coins, on two bags of sunflower seeds to bring along. Spending so much at once genuinely pained He He Yunxiao. The nearby shops did not accept gold or silver notes, only silver bills, which was quite vexing for He Yunxiao. For him, the accustomed user of gold and silver notes, the idea of spending silver bills was utterly unacceptable. Luckily, He Yunxiao was gifted with the gab. He energetically bargained with the shopkeeper, ultimately haggling down fifty coins from the price and securing the two bags of seeds for a hundred coins. There was an acquaintance of He Yunxiao's in the Drunken Immortal Residence, Liu Feiyun. This familiar face wasn't just well-acquainted with He Yunxiao but also knew both Chu Xiaoxiao and Chu Fan. He Yunxiao, weighing his reason against his hands while holding onto Chu Chu's hand, ultimately chose life. Considering Chu Fan's overprotective nature towards his sister, one could easily imagine the consequences if someone were to covet his "cabbage." Especially when said someone was playing the villain. Isn't this a waves of justice in action? At the entrance to the Drunken Immortal Residence, He Yunsiao rubbed Chu Chu's hand and said, "Chu Chu, there will be a lot of people soon; let's not transfer power for the time being." Hearing this, Chu Chu took the initiative to withdraw her hand from He Yunsiao's. Her gesture seemed to say, "I'm the one who's letting go of you." He Yunsiao smiled and tugged at Chu Chu's sleeve. Chu Chu shook her hand, flinging away He Yunsiao's. "There are many people. Stay away from me." Chu Chu said expressionlessly. He Yunsiao: ... He Yunsiao attempted to explain, "Chu Chu, if Chu Fan sees us transferring power, he will definitely kill me." Chu Chu disdainfully replied, "Trash. Chu Fan is Ninth Rank, and you are also Ninth Rank." Is the protagonist’s Ninth Rank even the same? The protagonist's Ninth Rank is called "Junior Grand Master"! But there was no use arguing that Chu Fan was the protagonist since no one would believe it if he explained, better left unsaid. He Yunxiao switched to a dismissive tone, "Ah, right, right. I am trash." Chu Chu shot back coldly, "What's with that tone? Am I wrong?" He Yunsiao: "Ah, right, right." Hearing He Yunxiao repeat himself, Chu Chu inexplicably grew angry. "Eat it yourself, I'm leaving." "Don't!" He Yunxiao hastily held on to Chu Chu. Without her, he couldn't enter the Drunken Immortal Residence. "Chu Chu, don't be mad. I was just joking." "I was not joking." "Hey, Chu Chu, we've come all this way, won't you let me come in and have a look... You are so generous, don't be petty with me." When He Yunxiao tried to pull at Chu Chu again, he found he couldn't budge her. Braving the life-threatening risk of being discovered by Chu Fan, he finally managed to take Chu Chu's small hand and reluctantly dragged her back. Holding Chu Chu's hand, He Yunsiao felt a pang of emotion. Her hand was so soft, yet her temper so fierce. Based on He Yunsiao's years of experience, Chu Chu tended to be more compliant when he held her hand. As long as no one intentionally provoked her, she would dutifully transfer power to him, quietly and without fuss, not throwing tantrums, and was quite amenable. Holding Chu Chu's hand, He Yunsiao queued outside the outer courtyard of the Drunken Immortal Residence, increasingly fearful. Being caught by Chu Fan would mean certain death. Moreover, Chu Fan, as a guest elder of the Iron Eagle Gang, and Chu Xiaoxiao, having an invitation, implied that Chu Fan would definitely attend this Grand Sword Trial. What to do then? "Chu Chu." "Hmm?" "Take these." He Yunsiao handed the two bags of sunflower seeds he was carrying to Chu Chu. Without waiting for her consent, he boldly stuffed the seeds into her arms. "I..." "Quickly, quickly." He Yunsiao freed one hand, reaching into his chest to rummage. Among several handkerchiefs he carried, he selected a large, unused one with a light color and a printed pattern. Then he tied the handkerchief like a veil over Chu Chu's face, leaving only her eyes exposed. It might fool the average person, but likely not Chu Fan, yet it offered some psychological comfort. "What are you doing?" Chu Chu asked unhappily. He Yunsiao took back the seeds from her embrace, stating matter-of-factly, "If Lady Chu Chu doesn't wear a veil, it will affect the fairness of the Grand Sword Trial." "Why?" Chu Chu inquired, puzzled. "Who would be in the mood to compete with Lady Chu Chu sitting there? I certainly wouldn't," He Yunsiao proclaimed confidently. Sorry, but a mix of flattery and cajoling justifies taking liberties. Chu Chu disliked wearing a veil, but since He Yunsiao insisted, she found it hard to object. No girl in the world doesn't cherish beauty, and Chu Chu was no exception. Even if her expression remained impassive, her heart fluttered with a touch of delight. Especially under such a sugar-coated bombardment, she was in a bind, unable to scold or to refuse. "It's too tight," Chu Chu remarked. He Yunsiao promptly understood, reaching over to loosen the knot at the back of Chu Chu's veil to make it more comfortable for her. At the Drunken Immortal Residence entrance, He Yunsiao and Chu Chu stood silently, hand in hand. Feeling the continuous flow of internal energy from her hand and seeing the veil covering Chu Chu's face, He Yunsiao knew, without need for words, that once again Chu Chu was accommodating him. She was so gentle. He could weep. He felt remorse for any bad words he had ever said about Chu Chu! Chu Chu was eternally divine! Many had come to attend the Grand Sword Trial. At the entrance of the Drunken Immortal Residence, a martial artist from the Liu family of the Eighth Rank was inspecting the guests' invitations. When it came to He Yunxiao and Chu Chu's turn, He Yunxiao proactively handed over Chu Chu's invitation. The Liu family martial artist noted He Yunxiao's imposing aura, and although he couldn't ascertain his level of internal energy, he dared not slight him. Cautiously opening the invitation and seeing "Lady Chu Tianzun"? He had never heard of it. After sensing Chu Chu's strength, which seemed weak, fluctuating between the Fifth and Sixth Rank, and considering her young age, her actual combat ability was likely even lower. Turning the invitation over, the Liu family martial artist was quite puzzled. This was the highest-level red invitation, generally reserved for leaders like sect heads and clan chiefs. Giving it to her? Surely a mistake? The Liu family martial artist, noting Chu Chu's youth and delicate features and also unfamiliar with the name "Chu Tianzun," naturally doubted the authenticity of the invitation. "Young master, where did this invitation come from?" He Yunxiao replied, "A beggar gave it." The martial artist laughed immediately, "Please don't jest, young master. Only the organizer of the Grand Sword Trial is qualified to issue such invitations. Some are also co-sponsored by brother sects on behalf of them. Meaning, if this invitation isn't from the Liu family, it must be from the Iron Eagle Gang, Snake Tiger Gang, or similar factions. If none of those, then it's invalid." He Yunsiao said, "Her brother is a guest elder of the Iron Eagle Gang. The invitation is likely from the Iron Eagle Gang." The martial artist from the Liu family said, "Only the chief of the Iron Eagle Gang is entitled to a red invitation. Even a guest elder himself wouldn't use the red invitation, so how could it be given to someone else? And especially to a young girl not skilled in martial arts." Chapter 208: The Unskilled in Martial Arts, Chu Tianzun Tl. Soothsayer.io