Super God Grandmaster
Chapter 276 - 276 264 Poison Wine

Chapter 276: Chapter 264: Poison Wine Chapter 276: Chapter 264: Poison Wine When Ye Chen woke up and called out, there was no response. Surprisingly, the rooms of Ling’er, Wan Lan, and Mengyan were all open. He was not late in getting up, and the girls didn’t have to deal with the Zen Master’s people this early morning, but somehow they were all up so early, and none of them was to be found.

He sat on a stone bench, his stomach grumbling.

The outside was dead silent, like a haunting had taken place. Ye Chen was growing impatient, and after waiting for a while without anyone showing up, he stood up to leave. Just then, footsteps echoed over. He looked up to see Cui Mengyan approaching.

Ye Chen said, “I’m glad you’re here, I’m hungry, let’s grab something to eat.”

However, Cui Mengyan replied, “No, I’ll take you out for breakfast this morning.”

“Take me out for breakfast, really? Where did you get money from? How about I treat you instead?”

“Well, last night I ran into a relative who also lives in Wasteland City and she invited me to stay at her place.”

“Are you planning to move out? What’s wrong with living here?”

“You probably know too, it’s one thing to stay a day or two, but living here long-term is a different story. This is not my home, and eventually, I’ll have to move out.”

Ye Chen looked a bit embarrassed.

“What relative is this? Can we trust them?”

Cui Mengyan replied, “She’s my cousin, very reliable indeed.”

“Your cousin?”

“Yes, she got married and moved over here. She’s running a small pub. If it wasn’t for yesterday, I might have never met her.” Mengyan continued, “Let’s go. I’ll take you to see for yourself and treat you to some food, just to ease your worries.”

“Really? Well, I am hungry.”

“Alright,” Mengyan said.

“My stomach is grumbling.”

“Don’t worry, you won’t go hungry. I have to thank you for the care you’ve shown me.”

“I’m feeling a bit reluctant to leave.”

Mengyan gave a light chuckle, “Living here for too long may cause trouble for you guys.”

“I don’t think it is troublesome.”

“You might not, but others might not think the same.”

“Oh, come on, don’t mind them.”

“Are you inviting me alone?”

“The others are not around, and they probably won’t like it anyway. I’ll take you there so you can see if it works out.”

“Alright, let’s go. I definitely need to check it out, I won’t be at ease without doing so.”

“Hehe, alright then, let’s go now.”

“Having killed so many days in Wasteland City, lots of places are ruined.”

“No worries, she and her husband live on the outskirts, so the damage isn’t significant there.”

“Sounds good.” Ye Chen followed Mengyan into the streets.

When Ling’er and Young Master Dugu returned, there was no one in the yard. They had no idea where Ye Chen had gone.

Ling’er called out a few times and received a response from Wan Lan outside.

Ling’er was preparing to use this opportunity to expose Mengyan but found both her and Ye Chen were absent. She asked Wan Lan, “Where is Ye Chen?”

“Isn’t he still sleeping?”

Ye Chen’s room was open. Ling’er called out a couple of times, walked in, and found the room empty.

“What about the cheeky girl?”

“No idea, she vanished early in the morning.” Seeing Young Master Dugu, Wan Lan asked, “What’s the situation? Any progress?”

“Things are clearer now, all those stories were false.”

“So everything was a fabrication. Young Master Dugu, are you planning to expose her?”

Young Master Dugu gave a fake laugh, appearing somewhat embarrassed.

“How much silver did she give you?” Wan Lan asked.

Young Master Dugu looked very embarrassed.

But Ling’er yelled, “Hurry up, stop dilly-dallying, find Ye Chen for me, and bring that lass back.”

Wan Lan nodded, was about to gather all the maids to search for Ye Chen and Mengyan, but just then, two new girls entered from the outside. One of them said, “I just saw Ye Chen and Cui Mengyan on the street.”

“On the street? When was this?” Ling’er asked.

“Right when we were buying buns.”

“Buying buns? Were they together?” Ling’er asked.

“Yes.”

“What were they doing?”

One of the maids nodded and added, “Ye Chen even offered to buy us food. But I just bought some buns and other stuff and came back without staying with them.”

“Ye Chen wanted to treat you? Typically, he would eat here in our courtyard.”

One of the girls answered, “It seems that Mengyan ran into her cousin here in the Wasteland City and wanted to take Ye Chen over to see her.”

“What? A cousin?”

Wan Lan didn’t understand why Ling’er looked so agitated and asked, “Ling’er, what’s wrong?”

Ling’er quickly explained, “If she is from Dragon Slaying Clan and has recently arrived in the Wastelands, how can she possibly have a cousin here? Something is definitely off.”

“What do you mean?”

“Ye Chen might be in danger.” Thinking about it, if Cui Mengyan truly worked for the Zen Master, and knew of Ye Chen’s plot that almost killed the Zen Master, she would be out for his blood.

“Can’t be.”

“Can’t be? Everyone in the city knows that the defeat of the Zen Master was orchestrated by Ye Chen. If Mengyan works for the Zen Master, she would despise Ye Chen.”

“Ye Chen is in danger.”

“That damn fool, he’s always like this.”

“I’ll call people to look for him.”

“Right, where exactly did you see them on the street?” Ling’er grew anxious.

One of the maids replied, “They were at the crossroads.”

“Damn it, why couldn’t he wait a bit longer?” Ling’er was very worried at this moment.

Ling’er quickly organized a group of people to go out and search.

Ling’er was more anxious than any of them.

At this moment, Jiang Zhuge arrived, unaware of what had happened. Ling’er quickly explained the situation and expressed her concerns.

Jiang Zhuge immediately organized a group of people and began a search in all directions.

Now, Wasteland City was no longer under lockdown. Early this morning, the Zen Master had taken his people and retreated from the city.

Jiang Zhuge said, “Don’t worry, we will split up and search everywhere.”

Ling’er said, “I’m worried that he’s in danger. The Zen Master’s men would like nothing more than to skin him alive.”

“Don’t worry, Ye Chen is skilled in martial arts. He’ll be fine.”

“What I’m afraid of is not an attack on his martial arts, but poison.”

After hearing this, Jiang Zhuge became slightly nervous. He said, “Rest assured, I will immediately arrange for a city-wide search for him.”

They quickly dispersed to go and search for Ye Chen.

Ye Chen, following Meng Yan, circled the interior area, then found the small tavern she mentioned. Just as she said, the houses here were further back, and hadn’t suffered much damage.

“Here it is.”

Ye Chen glanced at it and said, “Not bad.” Some people were eating breakfast inside, and Ye Chen also followed Cui Mengyan inside.

“What do you think about moving here?”

“Hmm, it’s fine.”

Suddenly, a girl about Meng Yan’s age appeared and greeted Ye Chen, “So, Young Master Ye is here.”

“Oh, you know me?”

“Yes, I heard it from Meng Yan.”

“Meng Yan didn’t tell me about this last night. I’m not at all prepared.”

“No preparation is needed.”

Ye Chen smiled slightly.

“You must be hungry.”

Ye Chen nodded.

“Then let’s go upstairs. I’ll have something prepared for you,” said Meng Yan’s cousin.

Showing some reluctance, Ye Chen went upstairs with Ling’er. He looked around carefully and found the environment very pleasant. Meng Yan asked, “How’s it feel?”

“Quite alright.”

“Really?”

“Yes, it’s really nice here. It’s great.” Ye Chen seemed slightly relieved.

Shortly after, the food was served. The elder sister said, “Meng Yan, Ye Chen is your lifesaver. You should sit with him.”

“Okay, I’ll get some wine for you,” said Cui Mengyan.

“Drinking so early?” Ye Chen said.

“Just a little will do.”

Ye Chen laughed softly and chose a seat by the window.

A plate of white cut chicken and a variety of dim sum soon arrived, filling the entire table. From the window, he could also see the street below.

“Why aren’t you eating?”

Ye Chen nodded and said, “Of course, I need to eat. I’m really hungry.” He began to help himself.

“How’s the food?”

“Should be good, as long as you’re being treated well,” Ye Chen said. “It seems you haven’t eaten breakfast yet. Let’s eat together.”

“True. If I really move here, I won’t stay in your courtyard anymore. I don’t know when I’ll be able to sit and eat with you again.”

After hearing this, Ye Chen smiled and said, “How could that be? I will come and see you often.”

“Well, you said you were probably going back to the Central Plains?”

“I’m not entirely prepared yet. The world is in chaos now. Seems that even if I return to the Central Plains, I can’t avoid fighting. I just want to stay quiet for a while, and see how things go,” Ye Chen said as he ate the roast chicken.

“This is good. Try this one.”

“Don’t worry, I will.”

“Hmm,” said Meng Yan. “The most important thing is to eat your fill.”

“I certainly won’t be polite.”

At this time, Meng Yan’s cousin, holding a wine pot and two cups, came over and said, “Cui Mengyan, you should thank this gentleman properly.”

“Okay, cousin, you go and take care of your work.”

“What is your cousin’s name? Has she just moved in?”

“Liu Xiangyi, she’s not new here. She has been the restaurant owner for half a year now.”

“Hmm.” Ye Chen rolled his eyes.

“Come on, let me toast you, in gratitude for saving my life…”

“Can I eat something first to fill my stomach?”

“The most important thing is to eat your fill.”

“There’s so much food here, and I can’t finish it all.”

“If you can’t finish it, take some back for them.”

“Right, I won’t be polite,” Ye Chen continued. “Actually, I feel a bit embarrassed.”

“Why do you say that?” Cui Mengyan was pouring wine.

“Ah, I didn’t expect her to be so jealous.”

“Hehe, that means she really likes you.”

“Maybe it’s because you’re so beautiful.”

“Hehe, thank you.”