She Holds the World After Being Reborn-Chapter 415 - 414: Testing the Waters Today, Coming Back Tomorrow

Chapter 415: Chapter 414: Testing the Waters Today, Coming Back Tomorrow

In the scorching summer day, the sparse shade provided by the trees along the road offered little protection from the sun that seemed intent on broiling everyone alive.

A carriage slowly made its way through layers upon layers of heat waves.

It was not pulled by a horse, but by a black donkey, which at this moment had its tongue lolling out from the heat.

"Young Master, it’s too hot. The donkey is about to give out. There is a county town up ahead, let’s rest there for a while," Uncle Wang suggested, sitting outside the carriage. At this time, the curtain had been raised high, revealing a young man in white clothing inside.

The young man was handsome with a spirited countenance and dressed in white, exuding elegance and grace—it was none other than Ji Yuntai, the former City Lord of Xiliang City.

Ji Yuntai, citing his poor health, had resigned from his position as the City Lord of Xiliang City.

He had been traveling from the Capital City, leisurely sightseeing, with the intention of returning to Penglai Island.

Uncle Wang was already drenched in sweat.

But Ji Yuntai was completely dry and looked as if nothing was the matter. He flicked open his fan, on which the characters for "Elegance" were written.

"Let’s wait a little longer, we should reach there in about half an hour," Ji Yuntai said as he flipped through the map: "I have never been to this place before, it’s called Luzhou County."

He squinted his eyes and thought for a moment: "I’ve heard that the snacks in Luzhou County are unparalleled, Uncle Wang, we’re in luck."

Uncle Wang felt the pocket of his clothing, which was somewhat deflated.

"Young Master, all the money we’ve spent on food and drink along the way is gone. We probably only have enough left for an inn stay." To live more comfortably seemed to be a bit of a challenge.

Being penniless never stopped a hero.

The Young Master had never been one to spend money cautiously, and Uncle Wang found it incredibly distressing.

"What’s the issue? It’s just a bit of Snowflake Silver. Luzhou County is flourishing, there must be a Gambling House. Later on, we can find one and play a few hands," Ji Yuntai responded quite nonchalantly.

Ever since he stopped holding an official position, he had shed the responsibilities weighing on his shoulders, and truly lived in a carefree and contented manner.

"Young Master, you really should be more careful. We can’t keep neglecting your legs," Uncle Wang advised. Although Miss Yanliu’s treatment had helped the Young Master to the point where he could stand and move around, if he truly wanted to regain normal mobility, he still needed to return to Penglai.

Only the Divine Medicine from Penglai Island could offer genuine restoration!

Ji Yuntai was aware of Uncle Wang’s concerns.

He waved his fan and said, "I have it in mind, Uncle Wang."

"We’re bound for Penglai, but we can’t miss out on Luzhou County’s delicacies." It was conveniently on the way, no delays necessary.

Seeing Ji Yuntai so determined, Uncle Wang could only compromise.

If not Uncle Wang, who else would indulge his Young Master?

"Go give the donkey some water," Ji Yuntai suddenly instructed.

Uncle Wang shook the water jug: "There’s only a little left, what will you drink if it drinks the water?"

"I’ll be fine without water, but if it doesn’t drink, later on, the two of us will have to carry it into the county town."

No sooner had he finished speaking than the donkey let out a plaintive bray.

Uncle Wang hurriedly got down from the carriage and gave all the water in the jug to the donkey.

After drinking water, the donkey perked up and finally started to move its hooves forward with a clip-clop.

Its steps were noticeably more sprightly than before.

With a helpless shake of his head, Uncle Wang wiped the sweat off his forehead.

This donkey and Young Master neither were easy to serve.

But fortunately, after that episode, they finally arrived at Luzhou County.

Looking up at the ancient-looking characters "Luzhou County," Ji Yuntai couldn’t help but praise, "What excellent calligraphy!"

The master and servant entered the town by donkey cart.

As Uncle Wang was tying up the donkey, Ji Yuntai had already made a beeline for the Gambling House, snatching away the last of his silver in the process.

Uncle Wang was so exasperated; he almost cursed him a wastrel.

By the time he burst into the Gambling House looking for Ji Yuntai, his sight met stacks of silver amassed before him.

"Young, Young Master?"

Ji Yuntai sat poised, with a composed expression: "Keep betting on small."

For three consecutive rounds, he bet small, and he won small, every single time.

In just a short period, he had already accumulated a small pile of Snowflake Silver.

However, Ji Yuntai decided to quit while he was ahead.

"That’s enough testing the waters for today, we can come back tomorrow," he said as he stood up and stretched lazily.

A couple more bets, and they would likely attract the croupier’s attention.

Uncle Wang, cradling the money bag, gathered up the silver from the table and the two of them quickly left.

What they didn’t notice was that a pair of eyes had been watching them from beginning to end, filled with appraisal and interest.

After stepping out the door, Wang Shu dared to weigh the purse in his hand.

It was heavy.

Just about the same as when they had left Capital City.

"Young Master, how did you know to bet on the smaller numbers every time?" Wang Shu couldn’t help but ask.

Ji Yuntai tapped his ear, holding a cane in his hand, his steps swift, "I guessed, today my luck is fairly good."

The two chose a comfortable and pleasant inn in the city and settled down.

They also ordered a large table of delicious food before each returning to their rooms to rest.

While Ji Yuntai was sleeping soundly, a series of rapid footsteps suddenly came from below the window facing the street.

"Make way, make way, the government office is handling a case!"

"Someone died at Tianxiang Gambling House!"

"It was a croupier!"

The moment the sensitive words reached his ears, the door to Ji Yuntai’s room was violently kicked open.

"Take him down!"

Ji Yuntai: "!!!" Startled awake, he had not yet reacted when he was yanked from his bed.

"What’s the meaning of this?" He kept his composure and asked.

The government officer replied methodically, "You left Tianxiang Gambling House two hours ago, and the croupier was from your table. Now, by the order of Hao Ren, the County Magistrate, we have specifically come to escort you to the Governor’s Office to recount the incident."

"Hold on a moment," Ji Yuntai was puzzled, "I’m a suspect after playing just three rounds?"

This is nonsense, isn’t it?!

The time he spent there was at most the duration of a cup of tea.

"Less talk, don’t delay everyone’s affairs," the government officer gestured with a wave of his hand, "Come on, take him to the Governor’s Office!"

Just at the entrance, he encountered Wang Shu, who was also being pushed down by the shoulders.

Ji Yuntai’s eyes turned cold, his expression darkening.

But he said nothing.

They soon arrived before the County Magistrate.

It wasn’t only him.

All the people from the croupier’s table that day had been brought to the Governor’s Office by the government officers.

A dozen or so people looked around at one another, eyes wide with bewilderment, at a loss for what to do.

"Majestic—"

Accompanied by the deafening sound, Hao Ren, the County Magistrate, made a dazzling entrance.

One could see a young man with a square face, sitting solemnly on the high seat.

Ji Yuntai looked and a cold smile tugged at his lips.

He should have known.

It was this chap.

Hao Ren on the high platform also saw Ji Yuntai.

He was taken aback, "Hold on, hold on."

The crowd was puzzled.

"Who told you to bring him here?"

"What’s the matter, County Magistrate?!" The government officer was shocked, this man was no different, "This person was also at the croupier’s table today."

Hao Ren and Ji Yuntai were old acquaintances.

They had once studied under the same teacher and shared a sort of brotherly bond.

It was just that Hao Ren’s family had a mishap, and he had to drop out halfway through his studies.

He never expected to see him here again.

It had been at least twenty years since they had seen each other.

But both Ji Yuntai and Hao Ren recognized one another at a glance.

"Cough, cough, let’s begin," unable to acknowledge Ji Yuntai publicly, Hao Ren could only proceed according to the rules and regulations, especially since today a vicious murder had taken place in Luzhou County.

It had been a long time since such an incident had occurred under his watch.

So it had caused the people to be in a state of anxiety.

The murderer had to be swiftly apprehended and brought to justice.

"This young man is a foreigner, unfamiliar to everyone here. Today, he continuously bet on the smaller numbers at the gambling table, consistently winning money. Perhaps the croupier felt that he was losing too much money, so he went to reason with him, only to be killed by this foreigner..."