PFC Chapter 217 Lin Xi and Liu Ji meet
Chapter 217 Lin Xi and Liu Ji meet
From the moment their eyes met, Liu Ji developed a strong interest in Lin Xi. Based on his years of experience in idling around, he could clearly sense that Lin Xi was no ordinary person. From the faint but palpable aura of killing intent emanating from Lin Xi, he could tell that this person was definitely a martial arts expert with extraordinary skills.
Looking at Lin Xi's clothes, while not extravagantly luxurious, they were certainly not coarse linen, suggesting a comfortable family background. Liu Ji, always eager to make friends with heroes from all over the world, saw this and unhesitatingly picked up a pot of fine wine from the table, walking steadily towards Lin Xi.
Lin Xi inadvertently caught a glimpse of Liu Ji's actions and was slightly taken aback, a look of surprise flashing across his face. Liu Ji, with a slight smile, spoke first, "This brother looks unfamiliar. May I ask where you are from?"
Lin Xi composed himself and calmly replied, "I am from the State of Zhao. I have been traveling around to broaden my horizons and have only recently arrived in Pei County. I plan to do some business here."
Hearing Lin Xi's words, Liu Ji was slightly surprised. He had initially assumed Lin Xi, with his distinguished air, would be a wandering knight-errant, but instead, he was a merchant. This somewhat disappointed Liu Ji, but then he thought that merchants were often incredibly wealthy, and if he could befriend him, he might receive his help in the future. Therefore, Liu Ji sat down opposite Lin Xi with a generous smile and asked, "Oh? I see! My name is Liu Ji. May I ask how I should address you, brother?"
When Lin Xi heard the name "Liu Ji," a barely perceptible hint of surprise flashed deep in his eyes. This subtle change was keenly noticed by Liu Ji. Seeing this, Liu Ji asked with interest, "What, brother, do you perhaps know my name?"
Lin Xi quickly shook her head and explained, "To be honest, someone at the other table mentioned this name just now, but I didn't pay attention at the time. I never expected it to be such a coincidence." After saying that, Lin Xi looked at Liu Ji with a sincere expression.
Seeing that Lin Xi's words were sincere and seemed genuine, Liu Ji temporarily withdrew his probing gaze. Then, Lin Xi cupped his hands and introduced himself, saying, "My name is Lin Xi. I am new here, and I hope Brother Liu will take good care of me."
Liu Ji was eloquent and persuasive, and within a few words, he had Lin Xi engaged in conversation. The two chatted happily, their laughter ringing out, and they drank quite a bit of fine wine. After several rounds of drinks, their spirits soared, and they agreed to continue their merriment the following day before finally concluding their conversation. Liu Ji, filled with joy, then led Fan Kuai and Lu Wan away contentedly.
Watching Liu Ji and his companions walk away, those who had been pointing and gossiping about Liu Ji behind his back couldn't help but shake their heads and sigh. One of them muttered a complaint: "Look at that! In just a short while, they've drunk two whole jugs of my good wine for nothing!"
Another person chimed in, "So what? We were caught red-handed gossiping about others. If we don't buy them drinks to apologize, with Liu Ji's two strong and capable brothers, which one of us could possibly beat them? We'd probably not only get a beating, but also get ourselves into a lot of trouble."
Hearing this, everyone sighed helplessly. One of them waved his hand repeatedly and said, "That's enough, that's enough. We've had a really bad day. Let's hurry up and go home." In an instant, the group of people stood up noisily and walked towards their respective homes.
Seeing that everyone had left, Lin Xi went to settle his bill and then turned and left the restaurant. A short while later, he returned to his lodging. Lin Xi was slightly tipsy, but as he lay in bed, his heart still pounded uncontrollably.
After this conversation and time with Liu Ji, Lin Xi deeply felt that Liu Ji was truly extraordinary. Especially when Liu Ji's sharp gaze fixed on him, Lin Xi always had the illusion that all the lies deep in his heart would be exposed in an instant, easily seen through by the other party. Because of this, when talking and communicating with Liu Ji, Lin Xi was always fully focused and on edge, his entire nerves were taut, and he dared not relax or lose focus for the slightest.
Recalling her conversation with Liu Ji, Lin Xi closed her eyes, replaying the entire scene in her mind over and over again, carefully recalling every detail, every word, and even the subtle changes in the other person's facial expressions. After much deliberation, Lin Xi finally slowly opened her eyes, letting out a long sigh of relief, secretly glad that she hadn't given herself away.
Lin Xi was acutely aware of the importance of this mission and could not afford any mistakes. Therefore, he remained highly vigilant towards Liu Ji, a key figure, and dared not easily inquire about Xiao He and Cao Can. Through their brief encounter, Lin Xi had sensed that Liu Ji was no ordinary idler. Although he appeared to be just a carefree wanderer, he was actually a man of both courage and wisdom. Especially the convincing aura emanating from him made Lin Xi uneasy. If these two truly knew Liu Ji, persuading them to serve Qin and the princess would likely be extremely difficult.
Lin Qi arrived at Yingchun Tower. This renowned pavilion was brightly lit and bustling with activity. Stepping through the gate, a fragrant aroma of perfume wafted through the air. Inside, the girls all possessed skin as white as snow, delicate and charming, a feast for the eyes.
As Lin Xi entered the hall with two guards, she immediately attracted the madam's attention. Swaying her slender waist, she quickly approached, her face beaming with a smile, and asked, "Oh my, are these your first time visiting our Yingchun Pavilion, gentlemen? You look quite unfamiliar!"
Lin Xi slightly raised his chin, adopting an arrogant posture, and coldly replied, "What? Can't this young master come here to have some fun?"
The madam was taken aback at first, then quickly smiled and said, "Oh dear, esteemed guest, what are you saying! I was just asking casually. Do you know any girls? If not, I can recommend a few beauties who are as beautiful as angels! I guarantee you'll be satisfied!" As she spoke, she gently pointed with her nail-painted fingers to a group of women laughing and playing not far away.
Lin Qi smiled slightly and said casually, "No, let's find a place where I can listen to some music and have some fine wine."
Upon hearing this, the madam quickly put on a beaming smile and looked at Lin Qi. After sizing him up, she replied in a sweet voice, "Alright, esteemed guest, please wait a moment." Then, she turned her head and glanced at the several brightly dressed girls standing behind her, gesturing for them to come forward and serve him.
The girls floated in as lightly as butterflies, each with a charming smile. One of them parted her lips slightly and said coquettishly to Lin Qi, "My lord, let me serve you!" As she spoke, she reached out and grabbed Lin Qi's sleeve. The other girls were not to be outdone, and they all went to Lin Qi's side. Some took his arm, while others leaned affectionately against him.
At the same time, the other two guards were also swarmed by the remaining girls, each being tightly pulled along and led to a rather elegant and comfortable seat. The whole scene was lively and cheerful, filled with laughter and chatter, as if a vivid and fragrant painting was slowly unfolding before their eyes.