Chapter 1516: Chapter 1515 Wandering Ghosts on Earth_1

“Have you suffered from a strange illness since childhood?” Yang Wenxiao asked, not even letting Bei Yun get up. He reclined leisurely in the seat of honor, holding a cup of Milk Tea in his hand. He quite liked the Milk Tea made by Qiao Xiaomai, not only in winter but also now that spring had begun.

“Yes.”

“Tell me about it in detail.” Yang Wenxiao took a leisurely sip of his Milk Tea, looking as if he were watching a play.

“Yes.” Bei Yun’s attitude remained respectful as he repeated the same story he had told Bei Lingsu, this time with many more details, but he skimmed over the specifics of the medicine he had taken.

By the time he finished speaking, Yang Wenxiao had downed half a cup of Milk Tea.

After having two cups of Milk Tea, Yang Wenxiao’s expression did not betray any joy or anger. He set down the teacup and asked, “How is the Duan family doing in Longshi Country?”

“Quite well. The Duan family has been the southeastern hegemon for hundreds of years, accumulating countless wealth. The family head, Duan Tian, possesses secret methods and medicines, and with the experts of the Tianlong Gang by his side, the monarch of Longshi Country has even allocated a piece of land to him; it’s quite nice.”

“Nice? Fleeing from one’s hometown like a stray dog after living there for hundreds of years, living at someone else’s mercy, you call that nice?” Yang Wenxiao snorted with a laugh.

“If one can end up like that after a failed rebellion, is it really that bad?” Bei Yun retorted.

“If it’s not bad, why didn’t you stay with the Duan family in Longshi Country?” Yang Wenxiao asked.

“Because the foundation there is too poor. There are many gold and jewels, but in terms of food, clothing, shelter, and transportation, it cannot compare with Daqi. I suffered too much in my youth, and although I do like gold and jewels, they cannot make me eat and drink well, so I came to seek refuge with my aunt.”

“The fact proves that my choice was not wrong. The Capital City, compared to Longshi Country, is simply a paradise on earth.”

“Ha!” Yang Wenxiao couldn’t help but let out a cold laugh upon hearing this, “You, a prisoner with limited freedom, think so highly of the Capital City?”

“Although I have only seen a corner of the Capital City, even from this corner, I can tell how good this place really is.” Bei Yun spoke with extreme sincerity, and as he did, he looked towards Qiao Xiaomai, his gaze intensifying, “Take Miss Qiao’s Floral Dew, for example, to me, it’s like ambrosia, something I can never tire of drinking.”

“With this Floral Dew, I am willing to be a prisoner in the Capital City for the rest of my life.”

Seeing Qiao Xiaomai roll her eyes at him for his remark, he smiled nonchalantly, “Of course, it would be even better if you would sell me food.”

“Wandering ghosts do not deserve to eat the food I make.” Qiao Xiaomai’s rejection was uncompromising.

Hearing this, Bei Yun raised an eyebrow, “What if I offer a high price in silver?”

Qiao Xiaomai glanced at him, “Depends on how sincere you are.”

“Rest assured, absolutely full of sincerity!” Bei Yun was but a step away from thumping his chest in promise.

Sighing to herself, Qiao Xiaomai rolled her eyes again and turned her head away, ignoring him.

Really, if it weren’t for Bei Yun’s silver, she wouldn’t sell him a single drop of Floral Dew.

But money truly has the power to make one bend, and now, she was not only repairing the bluestone road but also the canal, both of which required a significant amount of silver every single day. She had to make money, money, and more money.

In her aim to get the Divine Liquid as soon as possible, she agreed to trade with Bei Yun, the wandering ghost roaming the mortal world.

Yang Wenxiao listened to the dialogue between Bei Yun and Qiao Xiaomai, then spoke up, “Bei Yun, the reason you are safe and sound now is that Bei Lingsu is protecting you.”

“I know, I listen to my aunt very well. If she tells me to go east, I definitely wouldn’t dare to go west,” Bei Yun said.

“She’s teaching every day, quite laboriously. Haven’t you thought about helping her lighten the load?” Yang Wenxiao asked.