Chapter 5, Madame Rose

At this moment, another person walked in from outside, saying, "You are wronging him; poisoning requires expertise, and based on his abilities, he does not possess such skills."

In the small hotel, there are two pots of wine, warmed to a pleasant temperature. "This wine has just been warmed, specially prepared for you, esteemed guest. Please have a cup first."

Xiao Yu has just realized and said, "You scared me to death. What if it doesn't work?"

A fragrant aroma of wine wafted through the air, fine wine. Just as Li Xunhuan was about to take it, Xiao Yu's dagger flew over, "This wine cannot be consumed"

Madame Rose desperately rubbed her eyes with her hands, squeezing out a tear, and cried out: "Flower Explorer, you said that the conscience of such a man has been eaten by dogs. Had I known he would turn out this way, I might as well have died. None of you should stop me."

Madam Rose glanced at Xiao Yu, sighed, and said: "What do you, a little child, understand? More than a decade ago, this place was always filled with esteemed guests, young heroes, and dashing swordsmen. Who among them did not wish to come and pay me a visit? As long as they could exchange a few words with me or catch a glimpse of me, they would be overjoyed. If you don't believe me, just ask them."

Madame Rose sighed again and said, "But these past ten years have truly been a torment for me. I hide in the house every day, not even daring to see anyone. I really regret running away with this useless man."

Sun Kui wore a stern expression, remaining silent and resolutely deciding not to speak

Madame Rose pointed at Sun Kui's nose and berated him fiercely, causing Sun Kui to gasp in fear, his mouth tightly shut, no longer daring to speak

My goodness! Xiao Yu laughed heartily, Li Xunhuan pursed his lips, A Fei turned around, unable to bear to look any longer. Sun Kui couldn't help but laugh out loud, then quickly shut his mouth and hurried over to offer support.

The beautiful woman? Xiao Yu's expression was as if she had just swallowed a whole egg. Is this really Madame Rose? He could hardly believe it, with her waist tightly cinched, the excess flesh quivering uncontrollably, and her wrinkles concealed beneath layers of makeup. Good heavens! If she weren't running a brothel, no one would believe it even if they were beaten to death.

Li Xunhuan resembled a raccoon, silently slipping inside. By a pillar in front of the horse barn, Cha Meng was staring at him with wide eyes, neither making a sound nor moving, already resembling a corpse.

Do not mention Lin Shiyin; when Xiao Yu later encounters Lin Xian'er, he will understand what it means to meet a woman from the world of Gu Long. Just wait, I won't let you off easily.

When Ah Fei thrust his sword forward, Xiao Yu was so frightened that he broke out in a cold sweat; it was simply too fast to evade. Bullets can still be seen in their trajectory, but this sword was utterly silent.

Now, he cannot believe that he has returned here. Ten years of time will smooth away too many traces. How is the woman from the past? Is the small tavern still there? He hopes that the little tavern still exists

Xiao Yu and A Fei ran wildly in the snow, while Li Xunhuan and the books could not die. Subsequently, Xiao Yu thought of Lin Shiyin. The tragic beauty and misfortune of Lin Shiyin are forever a pain. The infatuated love, elegant temperament, pure concern, lingering thoughts, and deep reminiscence all leave one in a daze, yet her ending is tragic

Xiao Yu suddenly stepped forward and said, "Look at this."

Ten years ago, he gave up everything he had and left in sorrow. He passed by here at that time, when spring was in full bloom. There used to be a small tavern nearby, where one could see the tall green curtains from a distance, so he would stop his car and drink a few jin of wine.

Zha Meng's corpse stood upright, leaning against the wooden pillar without falling over. He had been pierced through the throat by a swift sword. Zha Meng was certainly prepared to resist, but by the time this sword pierced his throat, he had not yet executed his move; the sword was too fast.

The owner of the small hotel was the old man from earlier; upon hearing this, he seemed to transform into a different person, his face turning a shade of red with a hint of purple, subtly glowing.

This causes all those who cherish beauty to inevitably reproach Li Xunhuan for his actions, marking the only blemish in Li Xunhuan's life

"Xiao Yu, do not say I did not warn you, this item may very well be a death token. You must be cautious in your future travels through the martial world." Li Xunhuan doused Xiao Yu with a bucket of cold water

It is the voice of a woman, dressed in a small red satin jacket and a book coat, with her hair styled in a bun. One can smell a waft of fragrance from a distance.

Ah, ah, ah, ah! Four sounds echoed again. Li Xunhuan quickly went to the backyard and saw Xiao Yu standing to one side, holding that dull, broken knife, which was nothing more than a prop, just a joke. A Fei slowly withdrew his sword from the throat of the guardian boy of the Extreme Bliss Cave and said, "Xiao Yu said you are in danger"

Of course, it's fast. Xiao Yu is a former special forces soldier; when it comes to tracking skills, there is probably no one in this world better than him. Although his martial arts are lacking, he possesses many unique skills. Otherwise, he would have been finished long ago

Xiao Yu thought that since he had crossed over, he must provide Lin Shiyin with a perfect ending. He had to find a way to bring her and Li Xunhuan together. With his modern experience, this task should be manageable. However, Xiao Yu could not have anticipated how difficult it would be to deal with women in the world of Gu Long.

Indeed, it is impervious to blades and bullets, "A Fei said.

Li Xunhuan shook his head and chuckled lightly: "I didn't expect that you would be faster than me."

Li Xunhuan's expression changed, "Sun Kui, I never expected that I would misjudge you. You have been hiding here for so many years just to poison me? Isn't it a loss to have your identity exposed like this?"

At that moment, an old man walked in and said, "Master Tan Hua, this person has been kidnapped here, reportedly for interrogation, but they—" The old man pointed at Xiao Yu and A Fei, "suddenly barged in and killed those few people. The rest of the old fellows know nothing, and they dare not intervene."

More than ten years have passed, and although Madame Rose's youth has faded, she does not appear overly old; her eyes still possess a certain charm. However, her waist has truly lost its definition, and her entire figure resembles a not particularly large water tank, filled with a belly of stagnant water

"I smile with pride, I smile with pride..." Xiao Yu sang, so beautifully that tears of joy welled up, her nose puffing in and out.

As the figure approached, Madame Rose chuckled and said, "What a silver-tongued person you are. If I had met you over a decade ago, I fear I would not have eloped with him."

The kitchen is very clean, and a person is bound to a chair with his hands behind his back. He is small and thin, with a tuft of black hair by his ear. Everyone exchanged glances; it is him

Madame Rose immediately jumped up, her neck fat trembling like roses in the wind, and shouted: "What are you saying? Say it again. I, a beautiful woman like a flower, have given up my good life to suffer in this godforsaken place with you. Look at how you've ruined me. What do you have to regret, you bastard"

Xiao Yu immediately made a bitter face, saying it was a pity not to, but it was dangerous to do so. Gritting her teeth, she thought, whatever, that is a matter for the future, and she put on the precious armor.

After speaking, she thought for a moment and then charged headfirst into the pillar. When Madame Rose saw that no one was stopping her, she became so furious that she sat down heavily in a chair, causing it to collapse with a loud crack.

At this moment, Sun Kui could no longer hold back: "Yes, I regret it too. Who doesn't regret it? Who is the bastard?"

Madame Rose shouted, "Get lost, my affairs are none of your business"

I have discretion

In less than two seconds, this fellow confessed, leaving Li Xunhuan dumbfounded. The bundle contained a set of golden silk armor, said to be one of the three treasures of the martial world, impervious to blades and bullets, and resistant to fire and water. However, it was of little use to Li Xunhuan and his companions. Xiao Yu was different; if it was of no use to you, it was useful to me. Such a fine item, wearing it would be so safe

In the forest, Li Xunhuan resembled a hunting dog; his ears, nose, eyes, and every muscle in his body were all effectively utilized. On the snow-covered ground, among the dead branches, and even in the air, he would not miss a single trace left by the enemy. Over the years, no one in the world has ever escaped his pursuit

What burden? What burden is it?

Zha Meng and the others are indeed here

Li Xunhuan smiled faintly and said, "So it is Madame Rose, the renowned beauty of the rivers and lakes. I should have guessed it was you long ago"

He saw several open pavilions built at the foot of the mountain, with wide corridors on all sides, and crimson railings. However, the green curtains remained, their color long faded. The red paint on the railings had peeled off, and the red flowers had been replaced by white snow. The snow-covered ground was crisscrossed with tracks of carts and horse hooves, and he could still hear the sound of horses neighing carried by the wind from behind the house.