Chapter 12- Expensive Inn

When the sun rose, the three went to town to find another inn to stay in. The old ladies' inn suddenly fell apart when they left. Even if it didn't collapse, the two would be too disgusted to stay, and the fact that they were the only ones staying at the place makes their hair rise.

Xiao Ling was munching on an osmanthus cake while chatting about how the screaming children rubbed his tummy until they turned red. He liked the attention, and loved how he could make so many friends, little did he know that the screaming children seemed to treat him like a Buddha and was praying that the baby could bring them happiness, luck and wealth. Regardless, he wondered if he could see the screaming children again.

Qin Zuijia was looking left and right, trying to find a cheap place to dine. With two gluttons with him, finding a cheap yet delicious place to eat would take a very long time. They aren't in Heavenly City where every food tastes good and they didn't hand in money because the people would treat the food they eat as a protection fee.

Willow City is only famous with a lot of bad stuff. The whole city is right by the sea and many of its territory is in water. The whole place smelled of fish and basically filled with loud people. Most of the legends in the City were horrible and are made to scare children. Probably the only thing that is good in this place was how the city got its name, but that will be a story in another time.

Right now, Wei Xiao stopped in his tracks and smelled a very fragrant combination of herbs and spices as well as the juiciness of tender meat of a chicken beasts.

A chicken beasts is very similar to a normal chicken, but is ten times larger and more delicious than normal chicken. It's meat is tender, easy to cut and chew. With the right way of cooking, the chicken would be even more delicious.

Wei Xiao smelled the sour and spicy scent mixed with the chicken's natural grease. His mouth started to water, and his stomach was yelling at him to go and see the chicken. Though his thoughts were screaming at him, his face remained cold.

Qin Zuijia also noticed the scent of chicken beasts. He was stunned to find that Willow city has chicken beasts, he thought that the place only has fishes. He turned his head to Wei Xiao and asked. "That chicken breast smells good, should we go and see?"

How could Wei Xiao disagree. He grabbed Qin Zuijia and Xiao Ling and run towards a majestic looking inn.

Staring at the large and beautiful inn, Qin Zuijia's face was filled with black lines. Sure enough only rich people can afford good food!. he had forgotten that he was once rich. Even if he didn't, he wouldn't spend money for food.

Wei Xiao walked towards the entrance with Qin Zuijia being dragged behind. Xiao Ling was already as eager as his uncle to eat good food and was walking at a faster speed than them.

The inn was built with rosewood looking more luxurious compared to the other inns in the city. This was the only place that looked great amongst the series of buildings in Willow city. At its front were Four words "Wind Masters' Southern inn"

Upon arriving, Qin Zuijia looked at the noble looking employee of the inn. His jaw almost drops to the floor when he looks at the people around him. ' WHY ARE CULTIVATORS WORKING AT AN INN!!'

If Qin Zuijia noticed it, Wei Xiao would obviously see it as well. His brows furrowed, looking at the cultivators who didn't seem to mind working. The employees working here were all early to late stage foundation building stage. In his mind, he was wondering why these cultivators are working here instead of cultivating, but the smell of good food distracted him.

Xiao Ling was even more distracted. He hasn't practiced any cultivation yet and was still unable to sense the Qi in other people, so his mind was set on eating and eating.

They turned to a man who looked like he was only twenty years old. The man beamed a smile at them. He noticed how Wei Xiao was a cultivator since he sensed that he was in the middle stage of core formation. At first he seemed stunned at how young Wei Xiao was, but thought that he was just one of those geniuses.

"Would the young sirs like to dine or book a room?" He asks as a smile forms even brighter in his face.

Qin Zuijia looked pained but still asked. "How much is a night here?"

"A night costs only five gold coins per room." He looked at Qin Zuijia with relish. 'A beauty has descended, This must be his lucky day!'. though Qin Zuijia is obviously a male, the man doesn't seem to mind, 'Beauty is beauty!"

He looks at Qin Zuijia then at Wei Xiao. His brows raised and understanding came to his mind. "Might I ask if the young sirs are cultivation partners?"

Qin Zuijia looked up, confused. "No."

Wei Xiao shook his head.

The man seemed unconvinced. "But both of you seem to fit each other so much. One has a pure yang soul while the other has a pure yin soul." He pointed at Wei Xiao then at Qin Zuijia.

Qin Zuijia was baffled. He remembers that the doctors and elders told him that he has a pure yang reverse soul, a very rare type of soul. If it was able to dual cultivate with a pure yin reverse soul then the two would leap in great heights.

Qin Zuijia looked at the man inquiringly. "I remember it being a pure yang reverse, why did it turn to a pure yin?"

The man looked at his shorter stature, his slender shoulders and cherry lips. He narrowed his gaze and looked closer. His eyelashes were long and was able to cast a shadow on his pinkish cheeks. His long hair looks like silk and seemed soft even without touching it. His body was slender making him rather sexy yet ethereal. Even the body radiates with yin energy, where is there yang?

The man shook his head. "If a young master doesn't believe my sight, then you could ask other people, I'm sure their answer would be the same."

Qin Zuijia nodded.

Wei Xiao, who was looking at the side, felt confused as well. Who doesn't know that Qin Zuijia has a Pure Yang Reverse soul. It was known in the entire Wolf Ban Continent and many masters introduced women to his side to dual cultivate. But none of those females has Pure Yin Reverse soul, all of them were either pure yin or yin.

Wei Xiao pondered about it and thought about how the other fell to a demonic cultivation. His soul must have been changed when he turned to the other side. With all the Yin energy around him, it might have changed his soul. But this was only a lie he told himself. How could a soul change? Won't the Ghost King feel that there was an increase in Yin soul and decrease in Yang?

Wei Xiao looked at the baffled Qin Zuijia. The other's eyes were filled with confusion, indignities and fear. He turned his head to the man. "We'll book a room and dine as well."

The man nodded and immediately told the others to bring the three to a table.

After sitting, A girl brought a scroll to the two containing the meals served in the inn.

- Sichuan Pork

- Grilled Rack of Lamb with Garlic and Herbs.

- Braised Pork Balls in Gravy

- Cazini with Lamb ragù

- Honey Garlic Chicken

- Pork dumplings

- Stir fried noodles

- Beggar's Chicken

- Chicken Adobo

All the food listed made Wei Xiao's mouth water and Qin Zuijia's purse hurt. Though the money was not his, spending too much seemed unrestrained.

Wei Xiao inevitably saw the fluctuations in Qin Zuijia's eyes. His heart suddenly softened and he wanted to pat the other's head.

Wei Xiao is getting to know Qin Zuijia even more, making Qin Zuijia look more adorable. The other doesn't act like a second generation young master, instead he acts like any normal person when spending money. His heart would hurt when even a single copper coin would leave his pouch. Aside from that, he is clumsy and awkward. His smile was real and he felt rather comfortable being with him.

He attributed it to the fact that their souls seem to match well. But even if they matched, he wouldn't think of trying to bed with the other.

Wei Xiao turned to the girl who was waiting for their order. "I'll just have the beggars chicken and.." He turned to Qin Zuijia. "What would you like to eat?"

Qin Zuijia shook his head. "Something cheap!"

"Give him Honey Garlic Chicken and Sichuan Pork for the kid."

Something Cheap can't be found in the inn. Wei Xiao ordered according to the other's taste. With how the Qin Family despise Pepper and curse chilly. He chose something that isn't spicy for the other, though it wasn't cheap.

The meat of a chicken beasts would be the meat used for their orders and for Xiao Ling's Pork, they used a wild boar beast's meat. There wasn't much spicy food in their menu, but Sichuan Pork was there at the top. Looking at the menu, Wei Xiao felt that the food served didn't have a consistency, most of them he doesn't even know. ' Chicken Adobo? what's that?'

When the dishes were served, the whole table was filled. Most people would only order one dish for a group of people, since the meat is gigantic, but Wei Xiao and Xiao Ling can't fill their stomach with that little food.

Qin Zuijia's Heart hurt. The chicken in front of his is big, and big equals expensive. Even if he fasts for a week it would be fine, but now, there's a massive chicken cut in front of him. should he eat? Well, he has no other choice than to eat, He can't just waste food!

Qin Zuijia picked up his chopsticks and took a piece of cut meat. Sending it to his mouth, he smelled the sweet aroma closing in to his mouth. He stopped and looked at the meat in front of him. Even without eating it, he knew that it would taste good. He steeled his heart and delivered the meat to his mouth.

Sweet...Good... delicious...where have you been all my life?

Qin Zuijia's eyes misted. He hasn't eaten good food for Eighty years. He usually fast or eats nuts, sometimes hunt pheasants. The taste of food left him a long time ago, now his mouth overflowed with flavour.

Wei Xiao looked at the other who was enjoying his feast. On his lips is a slight smile.