"That’s right." Shen Hanshu nodded, "This murderer is extremely ruthless. His methods are exceptionally brutal. He specifically targets the old, weak, women, and children, removing all the victims’ internal organs and blinding their eyes before that. He causes great suffering to the victims while they’re still alive. The killer is highly skilled in martial arts and has escaped from the constables multiple times. So, the court approached us for assistance in capturing this criminal."
"Oh, let’s not talk about that now. It might make Boss Tian uncomfortable. Let’s drink first. This time, let’s not have such strong alcohol." Xu Lang shivered at the memory of the last drinking incident. That was the first time he got so drunk, completely unconscious. It was also his first time drinking such strong alcohol, so this time he’ll make sure to pick a different kind of drink."
"Alright. Kong Hou, bring out the wine from the third shelf. Let’s... start with five jars." Tianmiao turned and instructed Kong Hou.
"Five, five jars?" Xu Lang felt a bit cowardly. Last time they seemed to have ended up finished with just four jars.
"Don’t worry, this time the wine won’t get you drunk. It won’t delay your work." Tianmiao saw Xu Lang’s cowardly expression and couldn’t help but laugh, actually chuckling out loud, "Is there finally a day when the reputed ’thousand cups undrunk’ amorous wanderer feels this way?"
"Drink, drink, when have I, Xu Lang, ever been afraid?" Xu Lang rolled up his sleeves, "I’ll go buy some braised dishes across the street. Boss Tian, wait for me." With that, Xu Lang stood up and went across.
"I’ll go pack some other dishes and bring them back." Shen Hanshu got up as well, glanced at the young prince, and said to him, "Young Prince, wait here for us; we’ll be back soon. If you have any questions, feel free to ask Boss Tian; he’s very nice."
The young prince looked up at Shen Hanshu and nodded.
After Shen Hanshu left, the young prince turned to Tianmiao and, with a touch of youthful innocence in his voice, said: "Boss Tian, are you also friends with Xu Lang and Shen Hanshu?"
"Hmm, I guess you could say that." Tianmiao nodded.
"Then Boss Tian, your martial arts must be strong too, right?" The young prince continued to ask curiously.
"Might be considered strong?" Tianmiao said somewhat uncertainly. Describing her ’martial arts’ as strong didn’t seem very accurate?
"How strong? I’ve heard that Boss once kicked a former Kunlun disciple flying." The young prince looked at Tianmiao with bright eyes, "I initially thought this black shop’s owner was a bad person, but seeing Boss, I believe the rumors in the martial arts world aren’t trustworthy."
"Oh? What do the rumors say about me in the martial arts world?" Tianmiao asked.
"The rumor is that ’A Thousand Gold for a Cup of Wine’ small tavern is a black shop. The owner is fierce and evil. The amorous wanderer and the Jade Flute Gentleman came here to drink once, didn’t have enough money, and ended up working hard here all night. The next day, friends came with money to redeem them. You’re nicknamed Black Lotus in the martial arts world." The young prince said earnestly.
Tianmiao: "..."
"What kind of nonsense are they spreading?" Xu Lang, who returned with the braised dishes, laughed uncontrollably upon overhearing the young prince’s words, "Young Prince, you shouldn’t blindly believe the martial arts world rumors."
"Then, Young Hero Xu, which of the rumors I mentioned should be believed, and which should not?" The young prince asked, looking sincerely for guidance.
Xu Lang: "..."
How was he supposed to answer that question? No answer seemed right. The seemingly innocent young prince didn’t seem as simple as he appeared.
At this moment, Shen Hanshu returned, placed the items he bought on the table, and said, "Since they’re called rumors, I think young prince should consider them as such. When it comes to these matters, it’s best to verify them yourself, isn’t it?"