Just as Ye Fan was about to ask the innkeeper about nearby inns, a scream echoed from the backyard.
"Ah—!"
Even though the voice was distorted, Ye Fan could still tell it was from the young master Qiu from earlier.
Young Master Qiu's voice was penetrating, and it quickly drew the attention of everyone in the inn.
The guests eating and drinking in the main hall stopped, their curious gazes turning towards the backyard.
Though they couldn't see what was happening, their curiosity was piqued.
The guests upstairs also pushed open their windows, looking towards the woodshed with bewilderment. The screams were coming from there.
"Ah—!"
"No—!"
"Ah ah ah—!"
…
The screams grew louder and more piercing with each passing moment.
They were heartbreaking to hear and brought tears to the eyes.
The guests were stunned, and some even walked towards the woodshed.
Ye Fan exchanged a look with his two senior sisters and followed them to the backyard.
No need to ask, it had to be those two old masters causing trouble again!
"Creak—!"
Just as Ye Fan and the others reached the backyard, the woodshed door was pushed open from the inside.
Second Elder walked out, looking utterly satisfied.
His face bore a joyous smile.
His hands were covered in blood.
The screams from before, coupled with Second Elder's blood-splattered hands and his smile, sent a chill down everyone's spine.
"Murder—!"
The guests erupted in panic!
They abandoned their food and rooms, scrambling to pack their belongings and flee.
Who in their right mind would want to stay in an inn with a perverted old man?
Who knew if they'd wake up if they slept that night!
Some of the more timid ones didn't even bother packing and bolted.
Fortunately, there was no stampede.
Only one unfortunate scholar was knocked to the ground, but he was quickly helped up by someone nearby.
"Thank you, kind sir, for your help," the scholar said gratefully.
"You are too kind, young master," the man who helped him replied with a smile.
"Wait, sir, why did you just come out of my room?" the scholar asked, a look of confusion on his face as if recalling something.
"It's like this, I'm a hairdresser. Your wife was just asking me about hair care and maintenance," the man continued with a smile.
"When you went out earlier, I met this gentleman and asked him a few questions," the scholar's wife urged, "Husband, let's not linger, we need to run!"
"Oh right, it's too dangerous here!" the scholar quickly agreed, asking no further questions.
Within minutes, the entire inn was empty…
"Second Elder, this isn't very appropriate, is it?" Ye Fan sidled up to Second Elder and whispered.
What Ye Fan meant was, if you were going to kill someone, fine, but couldn't you have done it discreetly?
If you make such a scene in public, people will think I'm a pervert too…
"Good, very good!" Before Second Elder could speak, Master Xie Yan emerged from the woodshed.
As Ye Fan was about to speak, he noticed another person following behind Master Xie Yan.
In Ye Fan's opinion, this person's handsomeness, while not surpassing his own, could still rank among the top tier of handsome men.
"Kind sir, ladies," the handsome man cupped his fists in greeting, "I apologize for any offense caused previously. I hope you can forgive me."
Ye Fan was taken aback: Who are you, brother?
"I am Qian Xiao Xiao," the handsome man replied with a hint of embarrassment, "It's me, that… fat guy from before…"
This time, Ye Fan finally understood.
But the problem was, understanding it didn't make it any less exaggerated!
Cosmetic surgery wouldn't be this fast, would it?
"I have offended you all greatly before, but you not only forgave me, but you also allowed two masters to help me become a new person." Qian Xiao Xiao said with utmost sincerity, "To express my gratitude, I would like to invite you all to a meal to apologize."
Qian Xiao Xiao's heart was filled with anxiety.
His obesity had always been a deep-seated issue. Though he didn't say it, he cared deeply about it.
In the past, he could win over women with his wealth, but those women only cared about his money.
He yearned for genuine affection.
Now that he had slimmed down, an opportunity had arrived!
Thinking of a beautiful future, his mood was understandably joyful.
But at the same time, he was immensely nervous.
Through the "treatment" he had just received from the two masters, he knew they were powerful cultivators.
Given how he had treated cultivators before, would his life be spared…
At this moment, Qian Xiao Xiao felt like a condemned criminal awaiting sentencing…
"Junior brother, we are going back to cultivate," his two senior sisters said and left.
Ye Fan was about to tell them there were no rooms in the inn, but he stopped himself.
Now that everyone had fled, even if they changed rooms every hour, it would be enough until morning…
Thinking of this, Ye Fan gave the two old masters a peculiar look.
Could it be that these two were doing this on purpose?
Were all their previous actions aimed at securing rooms?
However, upon seeing Master Xie Yan's left eye twitching wildly, Ye Fan dismissed the thought.
It had to be a coincidence!!!
"I still need to stay and serve my two senior sisters in their cultivation. I hope you can understand, brother Qian," Ye Fan said, making a casual excuse, as he had no interest in having a meal with Qian Xiao Xiao.
Qian Xiao Xiao was merely testing Ye Fan's attitude; the meal itself was secondary.
The other party's reaction clearly indicated that his life was out of danger.
Just as Qian Xiao Xiao was about to find an excuse to leave, the two old masters spoke.
"Young Master Qian, don't be sad. I will accompany you to the meal," Second Elder said, patting Qian Xiao Xiao's left shoulder reassuringly.
"Me too!" Master Xie Yan placed his hand on Qian Xiao Xiao's right shoulder.
Qian Xiao Xiao felt struck by lightning, frozen in place…
Even though the two masters had helped him "become a new person," the things they had just done were absolutely terrifying!
A psychological scar.
A lifelong one!
Especially when Qian Xiao Xiao noticed the two old men's expressions of pure enjoyment throughout the entire ordeal, he had every reason to believe they had genuine psychological issues!
They were purely indulging their perverse pleasure of tormenting people, and helping him lose weight was just a side effect.
He swore that if given the choice, he wouldn't want to spend a moment with them!
Seeing Qian Xiao Xiao's expression, the two old masters frowned.
Why was Young Master Qian unhappy? Did he not welcome them?
They were very willing to be friends with Qian Xiao Xiao, but it seemed he wasn't very eager to be friends with them.
With this thought, their expressions turned somber.
Qian Xiao Xiao almost peed himself…
What?
Two old masters, if you have any complaints, just say them!
Your silence is incredibly intimidating!
"Oh, by the way, Ye Fan," Second Elder remembered something and turned to Ye Fan, "Can we go out for a meal with him?"
Second Elder felt that regardless of the outcome, he should at least inform Ye Fan.
It was a matter of basic politeness.
Master Xie Yan also looked at Ye Fan questioningly.
"You do as you please," Ye Fan waved his hand hastily.
It wasn't about anything else.
Seeing Master Xie Yan's left eye twitching wildly sent shivers down his spine.
It wasn't about fear, but rather a feeling of unease.
"Grumble."
"Grumble."
The stomachs of both old men growled in unison.
"Master Xie Yan, I'm hungry," Second Elder said, rubbing his stomach.
"Me too," Master Xie Yan said, also rubbing his stomach.
Their actions were astonishingly synchronized, as if they had planned it.
Qian Xiao Xiao truly began to cry.
Tears of fear welled up!
Enough said, let's go for a meal now!
And so, the peculiar trio departed…