FID – Chapter 727

Chapter 727: I Don’t Lack Servants

Not only was he moody, but he was also incredibly ruthless and heartless.

The pursuing soldiers hadn’t even provoked him, yet in the end… not a single one survived.

When this man kills, he doesn’t even blink. To him, human life is no more significant than that of ants.

Everyone was on high alert, staring at the man, cautiously waiting for his next words.

Although they had just narrowly escaped death, in the blink of an eye, they had now become prisoners in this man’s hands.

Who knew what he intended to do?

Unexpectedly, the man merely cast a cold glance at Xiao Maodou, turned around, and continued to look at the rolling waves of the canal ahead.

“Serve the meal.”

“…” What the hell, who is this crazy person?!

Soon, food was brought to them.

While the dishes weren’t particularly exquisite, they were plentiful and fragrant. To people who had been surviving on dry rations for days on end, the aroma was more tempting than any delicacy from the sea or mountains.

At first, the Liu family hesitated and didn’t immediately sit down.

While traveling, the man’s identity was unknown, and they couldn’t afford to let their guard down. They needed to stay vigilant and not lower their defenses just for a meal.

Liu Zhiqiu mentally prepared himself countless times, and finally, he was the first to sit down at the table, picking up his chopsticks and starting to eat.

He wasn’t hungry; he was just testing for poison.

“Grandpa, grandma, uncle, aunt, father, mother, elder sister-in-law, Little White Lotus, Elder Jiu, come over and eat! No poison, I’ve already tested it!”

Moments later, the man had a mouthful of food.

The family watched him with mixed feelings—his actions were causing a headache. How could he eat before even confirming if it was poisoned?

Who asked him to test for poison? Why was he always so reckless when doing things?!

“Oh wow, after days of eating dry rations, finally a hot meal. It’s so delicious!” Qian Wanjin quickly sat down at the table after Liu Zhiqiu.

After taking a bite, he sighed in satisfaction and called the rest of the Liu family over. He smacked his lips and said, “Actually, I’m not scared. Don’t forget, we’ve all eaten Xue Qinglian’s Hundred Poison Pills. That stuff can neutralize all poisons. Unless it’s something he personally made, there probably isn’t any poison in the world that can harm us.”

Grandpa Liu coughed lightly and said, “You talk too much, just eat!”

To be honest, amidst all the chaos of their escape, they had completely forgotten that they had taken the Hundred Poison Pills.

What poison were they afraid of? They could even eat poisonous beans like candy.

Whether intentional or not, the person who brought the food seemed quite thoughtful, even taking care of Xiao Maodou.

On the table, in addition to the food for the adults, there was also a small bowl of porridge for the child.

It was still a bit hot, but after cooling down, Xiao Maodou would be able to eat it.

The elders let out a huge sigh of relief. Maybe they had been overthinking things.

The meal was eaten with satisfaction, and afterward, no one came to disturb them.

The black-clad figures, whose murderous intent had been so palpable before, were nowhere to be seen. They had no idea where they had gone.

If not for the earlier confrontation, they might have almost believed the black-clad figures didn’t exist at all.

Upon examining the ship again, everyone realized that its level of luxury was no less impressive than the two passenger ships that Feng Qingbai had the Canal Guild build.

Even the speed of the ship was comparable, very fast.

At this moment, the ship was heading directly toward Nanling!

This didn’t make sense!

They couldn’t go back to Nanling now—there were soldiers everywhere on land hunting for them. If they were spotted, wouldn’t they immediately be killed?

What exactly did that man want? He saved them once, only to take them back to their deaths?

The sense of relief everyone had just felt quickly turned into anxiety.

Since they couldn’t figure it out, it might be better to ask directly.

Fu Yuzheng bit her lip, handed Xiao Maodou to Liu Muqiu, and stood up to walk outside. “Grandpa, Grandma, I’ll go ask him directly and find out what he wants. Since he saved us, he wouldn’t take us back to die. He might have other plans. If he’s willing to help, we might still be able to save Zhixia.”

The black-clad individuals were highly skilled and acted swiftly and methodically.

It was obvious they had undergone extremely rigorous professional training.

They were no less capable than the King’s shadow guards!

“Sister-in-law, I’ll go with you,” Liu Zhiqiu said, getting up.

That person knew martial arts, so he had to stay by his sister-in-law’s side for protection. In case that crazy person suddenly attacked, trying to hurt or kill someone, at least he could try to block it.

Otherwise, when he saw his older brother again, how could he explain that he couldn’t even protect his sister-in-law?

“Alright, you two go and ask. I think Yuzheng is right. If that person wanted us dead, he wouldn’t have gone out of his way to save us. Since he saved us, there must be some other purpose. Whatever it is, we should at least ask clearly first, and then make other plans,” Grandpa Liu said.

That was the only option they had now.

They were trapped on the other side’s ship, in the vast Grand Canal. Where else could they escape? They could only stay here, at the mercy of others.

Now, all they could do was pray that the other party might show some kindness again.

When they stepped out of the cabin, the man in the cloak was no longer at the bow of the ship.

Liu Zhiqiu and Fu Yuzheng walked along the deck towards the back, but not a single black-clad person was in sight.

After searching the area again, they finally found the man near the rear of the ship, leaning against the stern.

It was as if he knew they were looking for him. He stood there, quietly watching them.

His eyes were very dark and deep, but there was no fluctuation or emotion in them, cold and indifferent.

For those who were more timid, looking into those eyes unexpectedly would likely make them tremble with fear.

Fu Yuzheng steadied herself and took a step forward. “Sir, may I ask if you are heading to Nanling?”

“The capital,” the man replied.

“You’re going to the capital? What a coincidence, we’re heading there too. How about we go together? We could keep each other company,” Liu Zhiqiu immediately chimed in with a smile, his face showing an expression of goodwill. “But I do have a small request, I hope you can agree.”

“Are you not going to pick a fight with me?”

Damn, he’s holding a grudge, Liu Zhiqiu grinned, “It was just a joke earlier, Sir. You’re a magnanimous person, don’t hold a grudge, please?”

The man’s gaze slightly narrowed, remaining silent, leaving others unable to guess what he was thinking.

Liu Zhiqiu pressed on, “Well, as you know, we’re wanted by the authorities. If we step foot on the land of Nanling, the soldiers will definitely capture us, throw us in prison, or worse, execute us on the spot. Our whole family’s lives are at stake, almost ten people! You’ve already saved us once, and as the saying goes, ‘once you save a life, you should follow through,’ right? Could you possibly place my grandparents, parents, and the others somewhere safe, so they can land safely? As for going to the capital, I’ll go with you. I’ll do any chores or errands, anything really, is that alright?”

“I don’t need servants.”

“…” Heh, typical. Does he think I’m going to be his servant?

Fu Yuzheng pursed her lips. “May I ask, Sir, what is the purpose of your trip to Beijing? Traveling requires connections, and I might be able to help you. We have only one request: we hope you can ensure the safety of our elders and prevent them from falling into the hands of the authorities.”