Invitation

"May I ask if your surname is Su?"

The manservant walked in front of Su Mo and sized him up and down carefully before asking respectfully.

Su Mo looked at him as if he was deep in thought, then smiled lightly, "My surname is indeed Su, how did you know?"

"That's great, it's really Master Su."

The manservant hurriedly said, "Last night, a master came to the Village View Restaurant in our Grand Village Town. He asked us to prepare a first-class banquet and a Heaven-class room. However, he also had other instructions. He said that sooner or later, Master Su would pass by this town. This banquet was arranged for Master Su."

"He told us to wait here for a handsome man with sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes. He would be dressed in a tight-fitting green robe with the name 'Purple Sun' embroidered on his sleeve. That would be Master Su."

"He reminded us time and time again that we must not neglect him. Master Su, would you come with me? Our Village View Restaurant is located right here in this Grand Village Town."

Su Mo, on the other hand, asked with a smile, "Little brother, may I ask, what does this master who came to your restaurant yesterday look like? Do you still remember?"

"This…"

The manservant was stunned, and he seemed to have some misgivings for a moment.

Su Mo did not know whether to laugh or cry as he said, "What's there to hesitate about? Since he ordered the first-class banquet, he naturally knows me. But I don't know which old friend is treating me so warmly. Tell me, so that I can remember a favor. Isn't this world a place of social relationships? He showed me such hospitality. I can't possibly not express anything after this, right?"

"Master's words are reasonable. This lowly one is overthinking."

The manservant hurriedly said, "That master is about thirty to forty years old. He has an elegant demeanor and his clothes are exquisite. Our Village View Restaurant has seen quite a few noble families in this town, but we've never seen someone with his bearing. Although he speaks neither too fast nor too slow, he has his own dignity. Especially his eyes, when people look at them… they… they…"

He didn't know how to describe it. After racking his brains for a long time, he finally said, "I wouldn't dare to disobey his orders."

"Oh?"

Su Mo raised his eyebrows. "What else?"

"Other than that… Oh right, there's a mole under his ear with three long strands of hair. Master Su, do you remember which old friend is so generous?"

"So it's him."

Su Mo laughed. "Alright, lead the way."

The manservant nodded. Not daring to ask too much, he led the way forward.

Su Mo compared this person's image to the few people he had seen in the forest earlier. It was one of those people.

With a light chuckle, a plan surfaced in his mind.

The person who had died in the teahouse had died in a bizarre way.

Now that group had set up a trap in Grand Village Town.

Their motive was obvious.

If it was before, Su Mo might have taken a detour to avoid unnecessary trouble.

However, after what he had seen in the teahouse, he changed his mind.

The manservant led the way. In a moment, the two of them arrived at a restaurant in the middle of the town.

There were three words on it: 'Village View Restaurant!'

He did not know how that person had made the arrangements the night before or what strategies he had used. Su Mo was indeed treated as an honored guest.

The dining area was in the best wing on the second floor, and there were two young woman companions. He had ordered the best banquet—the ingredients were exquisite and the cuisine was fine.

Su Mo dismissed the two women with a smile.

He was not a true gentleman who would remain calm with a woman in his lap. Otherwise, he would not have asked them to leave.

Lust was like a sharp knife to the bones, especially in this martial world, where heroes perished at the hands of beautiful women.

When the dishes were served, Su Mo inspected them one by one.

In this aspect, he was quite experienced. Most of the letters he had studied described methods to verify whether the food was poisonous. Su Mo was even more serious in learning this, so he could be considered half an expert.

After confirming that there was no poison, Su Mo ate the best meal in the best restaurant and room in Grand Village Town.

However, that pot of aged wine, Nu'er Hong, which was said to be thirty years old, did not even touch his lips.

After eating and drinking to his heart's content, Su Mo had a good rest the entire morning in this restaurant's Heaven-class room.

He only woke up at noon.

The moment he got up, someone was waiting outside.

There was a light knock on the door and a voice could be heard.

"Hello, Master Su. I have something to ask of you."

"Come in."

Su Mo raised his eyebrows slightly. The door opened and a young man entered.

This person arched his body slightly and said with a humble and cautious attitude, "Master Su, my old master has invited you. Please accept his invitation."

"Oh? Who is your old master?"

Su Mo asked with a smile.

"Today, Master Su's food, clothing, and expenses were all given by Old Master."

"So that's how it is… Are you planning to ask me to return the favor?"

"I wouldn't dare."

That person said hastily, "My master respects young rangers the most. Master Su is already the chief of the Purple Sun Escort Company at such a young age. After my master found out about it, he respected you very much. That's why he invited you today. Master Su, please accept his invitation."

Su Mo pondered for a moment and seemed to be in a dilemma. In the end, he sighed.

"There is no free lunch in the world. The delicacies had already gone down my stomach. When I woke up, I had already digested them, so I couldn't even spit them out. It's really not right not to see your master. Forget it, forget it. Since that's the case, you can stay outside for a while. I'll go with you after I clean up. After all, I have something to ask your master."

"Thank you, Master Su."

As he spoke, this young man gave a deep bow before turning to leave and closing the door behind him.

At this point, the corners of Su Mo's lips curled up into a smile. I thought I could eat and drink for free a few more times. I didn't expect you to be so anxious. I don't really care much about the things in this brocade box, but now, I'm a little curious.

However, the trick of using small favors to lure me into a trap is really underestimating me. In martial arts novels, this kind of plot is badly written, okay?

After pondering for a moment, he picked up his bag, tidied his clothes, and pushed the door open.

When the young man saw Su Mo come out, he let out a sigh of relief. "Master Su, please follow me."

"Why do you seem to be relieved? Don't tell me that you've secretly sent people to monitor the surroundings while waiting for me here? If I leave without saying goodbye…"

The young man was stunned and instinctively looked up at Su Mo.

Su Mo laughed. "You're an interesting person. I'm just joking with you. Why do you look like you're taking it seriously?"