Chapter 0292 – Lending Fiasco – Absolute Returns

Bian Zhong felt that his luck had been really bad lately.</p>

He transported goods from Jiangxi to Hubei, should be the same day round trip, but do not want to be delayed for two days in Hubei, still have not found the carriage back to Jiangxi.</p>

Just when he was in a hurry, he unexpectedly met an employer who was traveling to Jiangxi.</p>

It turned out that this carriage house would hire horsemen like Bian Zhong to provide long-distance transportation services for their employers and earn commissions from them.</p>

Bian Zhong took the silver two handed to him by his employer and asked the steward of the carriage house, "Where is this guest going?"</p>

"Go to the Jiangxi Rudder of the Sky Demon God Sect." The steward replied without lifting his head.</p>

Bian Zhong lowered his voice and asked cautiously, "This guest, is he a member of the Devil Cult?"</p>

"Not from the way you’re dressed." The steward said absently.</p>

Although the steward said it was not like that, Bian Zhong was still a little apprehensive in his heart. The jianghu was a dangerous place where good and evil did not stand on opposite sides, and if he was caught in the middle of the fight between good and evil, then all would be lost.</p>

Bian Zhong cleaned the wagon carefully and waited patiently for his employer to arrive.</p>

Not long after, a graceful young gentleman arrived at the carriage house.</p>

"My name is Bian Zhong, meet Your Excellency, this journey will be Bian escorting Your Excellency." Bian Zhong said respectfully.</p>

"Thank you, there’s no need to rush, just be careful with everything." The young male said gently.</p>

"Yes, my lord."</p>

Looking at the young male’s courteous appearance, Bian Zhong secretly breathed a sigh of relief in his heart.</p>

"It doesn’t seem to be someone from the demonic sect."</p>

He had once carried a lot of people in the devil religion, but it was the first time he had seen such a gentle and elegant one like this gentleman in front of him.</p>

Of course, this was just Bian Zhong’s wishful thinking. He didn’t realize that the young gentleman in front of him was none other than the Devil Sect’s renowned Young Sect Master – Sword Wuji.</p>

The reason why Jian Wuji chose to take the carriage to Jiangxi was because he wanted to take advantage of this time to cultivate the Heavenly Demon Body Protecting Technique. If he came across a place with beautiful scenery, he could stop the carriage and enjoy the scenery along the way, which was not a bad way to practice.</p>

"Okay, let’s go."</p>

With Jian Wuji’s order, the carriage slowly started and headed towards the direction of Jiangxi.</p>

Along the way, Bian Zhong would occasionally peek through the car window and secretly observe Jian Wuji. He only saw that his eyes were slightly closed, and he didn’t know if he was resting with his eyes closed or thinking about something.</p>

"This gentleman, it really couldn’t be better." Bian Zhong was secretly happy in his heart.</p>

Inside the carriage, Jian Wuji was immersed in the cultivation of the Heavenly Demon Body Protecting Technique. He found that it was easier to concentrate instead of cultivating on a bumpy carriage. The sound of the wheels crushing over the road, the birdsong coming from the distance, and the sounds of the bustling people in the marketplace, all these sounds intertwined together to form a strange melody, which in turn made it easier for him to enter into his cultivation state.</p>

If he was tired of cultivating, he would open his eyes and enjoy the scenery along the way through the car window.</p>

"That’s a real break."</p>

It wasn’t the kind of rest Liam was talking about, but it was a rare treat in today’s circumstances.</p>

After admiring the scenery for a while, Jian Wuji closed his eyes once again and began to silently recite the spells of the Heavenly Demon Body Protecting Technique. He repeated those obscure phrases over and over again, as if he wanted to carve them into his bones.</p>

In the evening, the carriage stopped in front of an inn. Every horseman had an inn they frequented, and these inns all had one common feature.</p>

"I’ve heard that the inns the horseman frequents have meals that taste pretty good." Jian Wuji said with a smile.</p>

"That’s natural, we’ve been traveling for years, so we naturally know which inns have good food." Bian Zhong said rather proudly.</p>

The two walked into the inn side by side.</p>

"Your Excellency go and rest first, I’ll feed the horses." Bian Zhong said.</p>

"No need, let’s eat together." Jian Wuji said.</p>

"This …… is not too good, right?" Bian Zhong was a bit hesitant.</p>

According to the rules, horsemen were not allowed to eat at the same table as their employers. Although some employers would be kind enough to invite their horsemen to dinner, in most cases, they ate separately.</p>

"It’s no fun for me to eat alone, come along." Jian Wuji insisted.</p>

"Then …… well." Bian Zhong couldn’t resist his hospitality, so he had to agree.</p>

Why not have someone treat you to dinner and save on expenses anyway?</p>

"You’re experienced, so help me recommend a few of the signature dishes here." Jian Wuji handed the menu to Bian Zhong.</p>

Bian Zhong was not polite and ordered several dishes in one go.</p>

"Come, let’s eat and chat." Sword Wuji said, pouring a glass of wine for Bian Zhong.</p>

"I have to hurry, so I’ll take tea instead of wine." Bian Zhong said in a hurry.</p>

In Bian Zhong’s opinion, Jian Wuji was simply a model among employers.</p>

Not only did he not assume an air of superiority, he did not dictate to Bian Zhong’s life, nor did he harp on boasting about his great achievements.</p>

He just sat there quietly, his eyes occasionally sweeping over the window as if pondering something on his mind.</p>

This made Bian Zhong feel comfortable and even had an urge to chat with him.</p>

He wanted to ask Jian Wuji what he did and why he was traveling to the Demon Sect’s branch rudder.</p>

But in the end, he still held back. Because he knew that most people in the jianghu did not like others prying into their privacy.</p>

Not long after, the wine and food were served, and Jian Wuji ordered a few more jugs of good wine.</p>

He filled Bian Zhong’s glass and said with a smile, "Come, let’s have a drink."</p>

Bian Zhong picked up his glass of wine and drank it down.</p>

He couldn’t remember how long it had been since he had painfully drunk and eaten meat. In order to save money, he usually ate random dry food and dealt with filling his stomach.</p>

"If all employers were as good as this gentleman, then this dart trip would be considered worthwhile." Bian Zhong secretly sighed in his heart.</p>

However, he didn’t realize that it was just the calm before the storm.</p>

After eating and drinking, Jian Wuji got up and prepared to go back to his room to rest.</p>

"Why don’t you go rest?" Jian Wuji asked when he saw that Bian Zhong was still sitting where he was.</p>

"I’ll just sleep in the carriage, Gongzi go and rest." Bian Zhong replied.</p>

He often slept in the wagon to save money, and had long since gotten used to it.</p>

"No need, let me help you get another room." Jian Wuji said, and was about to take out money.</p>

"How can this be good?" Bian Zhong hastily refused.</p>

"I’m a light sleeper, and with someone guarding me, I can sleep more peacefully." Jian Wuji said with a smile.</p>

"Then …… well." Bian Zhong couldn’t resist his hospitality, so he had to agree.</p>

In his heart, he was secretly glad that he had really met a nobleman.</p>

After returning to his room, Bian Zhong lay on the soft bed with a lot of emotions in his heart.</p>

"How long has it been since I’ve slept in a bed this comfortable?"</p>

This night, he slept extraordinarily well and even had a beautiful dream.</p>

In his dream, he returned home, his wife is gentle and virtuous, his children are lively and lovely, and the family is happy.</p>