Here We Are [Scum Villain's Self Saving System] LiuShen

Chapter 4: Shen Yuans absence

Under the moonlight everything seem to lay still. The heat of the day had been replaced by a cool breeze a person sauntered under the trees leading to the entrance, his green robes that was fluttering along with his stride. He moved between the pools of lanterns, feet almost silent of the sidewalk still wet from the light rain.

It was only by chance that Yue QingYuan saw that person leaving the sect premises. He was checking on the disciples that was patrolling area when he noticed a familiar green on the periphery of his vision. Yue QingYuan would recognize that familiar figure anywhere. Frowning to himself. Surely he was mistaken, Shen Qingqiu would never leave Shen Yuan at a time like this.

Excusing himself, he followed after the man to get a better look. He wasn't wrong, it was really Shen Qingqiu.

But why is he leaving?

He followed after Shen Qingqiu who was heading outside the gates. He had a lot of questions, especially at how they parted earlier, but he didn't know how to approach him and missed his chance to call out to the younger male. Yue QingYuan could only follow in silence until they reach the town.

He Ping city is one largest town in the area. Because of its proximity to Tian Gong Mountains, they frequently have dealings with the disciples from Cang Qiong Peaks. They also do business with other smaller sects. Over time, He Ping town slowly becomes more developed, bringing along the surrounding smaller villages.

Even though it was already late at night, the city was still bustling with people. The street was lit up with candles and lanterns strung on lines between poles that run as far as the eyes can see. The place was crowded with people, stalls of merchants from different places, boisterous laughter without a care in the world resounds on the streets, the scent of food – meat, spices, bread and sweets.

Yue QingYan had long lost sight of Shen Qingqiu in the crowd the moment he entered. He had been wandering the streets for about half an hour, if not for asking people around he'd never find him.

The male in black robes grimaced as he stood in front of a tall, brightly lit building with a big sign "Flowers of Paradise".

Mustering his courage, Yue QingYuan entered the shady establishment and was greeted by a woman that made him want to cover his eyes for from all the skin that she was showing, her clothes barely covering most of her body. Why the hell did Shen Qingqiu go to a brothel?

He wasn't so thick faced that he wouldn't be flustered but he had somehow manage to say that a friend was waiting for him. He briefly described Shen Qingqiu and then he was led by a courtesan towards a private room and found the person that he was looking for.

Shen Qingqiu was sitting on a sipping in his wine as he listen to the sound of pipa and quin played by the courtesans on the side. He slightly lifted his head to see who entered, squinting his eyes in annoyance but did not speak any words. Not acknowledging his presence by ignoring him.

"What are you doing here?" Yue QingYuan finally spoke.

"Drinking." Shen Qingqiu stated the obvious, his voice was cold and short.

Anyone would be discouraged to continue the conversation being given the cold shoulder, but Yue QingYuan had been long used to it. "Can't you do that without leaving?"

"I was banned by my master and can only return in the first light of dawn." he shrugged, taking another cup of wine and emptying it in one go.

"Then stay at an inn." Yue QingYuan can't help the throbbing of headache. He really want to scold him but he couldn't because he was afraid of being shunned and hated, more than he already is. He was always treading in thin ice with this person. "Why do you need to come here of all places?"