bayedsolid Chapter 206 Curious Xinyang
Chapter 206 Curious Xinyang
three days later.
Amidst the bustling crowd, Xinyang and Linghua sat at a table, each holding a cup of fragrant tea.
On the stage, Tian Tiezui, dressed in a long gown and holding a folding fan, spoke eloquently and vividly. His speeches were sometimes passionate and sometimes humorous, which captivated the audience, who burst into thunderous applause and laughter from time to time.
Xinyang leaned slightly aside, gently picking up the teapot and refilling the cup in front of Linghua. A faint smile played on his face as his gaze rested gently on Linghua. He lowered his voice and asked, "How do you think Tian Tiezui's storytelling compares to Tea Doctor Liusu?"
Linghua gracefully lifted the teacup, parted her rosy lips, and gently took a sip of the warm tea. Then, setting the cup down, she smiled and replied, "If you ask me, they both have their own strengths! Tian Tiezui's storytelling is full of life, mostly covering trivial anecdotes from the marketplace and interesting stories about the peculiarities of the Jianghu. These stories sound as if they were happening right next to us, making them feel particularly familiar and natural. Meanwhile, Tea Doctor Liusu's narration is more elegant and refined, often recounting Liyue's millennia-old cultural heritage and the past deeds of the immortals. It's truly captivating."
After saying that, Linghua turned to look at Xinyang again, a hint of admiration flickering in her beautiful eyes. She continued, "But, to me, neither of them can compare to you. The stories you tell are always so wonderful, whether it's about your hometown or those wonderful fictional stories, every one of them captures my heart."
Hearing Linghua's praise, Xinyang couldn't help but scratch his head shyly, a light blush spreading across his face. He said bashfully, "Ah, I'm just sharing my experience. It's not as good as you say."
As the two were talking, the story in the storytelling was entering into the exciting climax!
"I saw that brave and fearless hero, alone, resolutely rushing into that gloomy and terrifying cave full of dangers, just to save the people of the world from suffering."
Just as everyone's hearts were gripped tightly, their eyes fixed on the stage, eager to know what thrilling challenge the hero would face next, there was a crisp "snap" sound, and Tian Tiezui suddenly slammed the folding fan in his hand and said loudly: "To know what happens next, please listen to the next episode."
The audience was in an uproar, sighing and complaining.
Xin Yang also laughed and turned to Ling Hua and said, "Tian Tiezui is really good at reading the audience's minds. He always stops at the most exciting part."
Linghua chuckled and nodded, "Yes, that way, everyone will be full of anticipation for next time. That's also his ability."
Several elderly audience members with gray hair and kind faces in the audience cast their eyes towards Tian Tiezui on the stage. One of them was the first to ask, "Tian Tiezui, this is a new book you're talking about today, right? We've never heard you mention it before!"
Tian Tiezui smiled slightly upon hearing this, clasped his hands together and bowed to the audience, then replied in a harmonious voice, "Haha, you gentlemen really have good ears! Yes, this is indeed a new story I made up recently. Moreover, it is adapted from the recent events that have just happened in the Layered Abyss!"
As soon as he finished speaking, another listener suddenly realized and said loudly: "Oh, so that's how it is! I was wondering why it sounded so familiar. Isn't this the story of that black-hearted boss that the Thousand Rock Army captured in the Layered Abyss a few days ago? Hehe, let me tell you, then..."
Before he could finish his words, Tian Tiezui quickly raised his hand to signal him to stop, and hurriedly said, "Oh my, sir, please don't spoil the story for us here! Look, there are so many people in the audience waiting eagerly to hear me tell the story in detail next time! If you reveal everything now, won't there be any suspense at all?"
The listener who was interrupted immediately realized that his behavior was inappropriate. He put on an apologetic smile, bowed repeatedly, and said with a smile: "Oh, I'm so sorry! It's all my fault. Once I opened my mouth, I couldn't stop. I'm so sorry, everyone. I hope you can forgive me!"
After Xinyang and Linghua heard the discussions of the people around them, their curiosity instantly grew like wild weeds.
Xinyang cautiously extended a finger and gently touched Linghua's arm, then lowered his voice and said, "Honey, after hearing what they said, even I'm getting curious! And this happened just recently."
Linghua nodded slightly in agreement. Her face shared Xinyang's curiosity, and she softly replied, "Yeah, I'd love to know what interesting things happened later, too."
At this moment, Xinyang raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a sly smile, and then gave Linghua a look. Linghua understood what he meant and immediately understood Xinyang's idea.
"How about we..." Xin Yang just said a few words and then stopped talking, but the light in his eyes became more and more intense.
Seeing this, Linghua couldn't help but laugh out loud. She gave Xinyang a coquettish look and said, "You really can't sit still for a moment. But since that's the case, then okay, let's go and take a look together."
After getting Linghua's agreement, Xinyang was as excited as a child. He quickly reached out and pulled Linghua out of her seat. As he pulled Linghua out, he kept muttering, "Hey, my wife loves me the most and understands me the best! Let's go, let's go!"
Holding hands, the two of them came to the outside of Liyue Harbor, found a deserted place, took out the Bamboo Star, and flew towards the Layered Abyss.
Along the way, the breeze was blowing gently, and the bamboo stars were flying steadily in the air.
Xinyang held Linghua's hand tightly, turning to look at her from time to time, his eyes full of excitement as he excitedly speculated with Linghua about what would happen next. "Do you think that ruthless boss will reveal some bigger secrets after he's arrested? Maybe there are far more people involved in this matter."
Linghua smiled softly. "Who knows? But since it can be adapted into a story, I imagine there must be many twists and turns. But we have to be careful, after all, it is a huge abyss in the rock layer."
Soon, the huge and slightly gloomy outline of the Layered Rock Abyss appeared before their eyes.
The two of them slowly descended the Bamboo Star. A chill hit them as they landed. Xin Yang couldn't help but shudder. "It's quite cold in the Layered Rock Abyss this winter. Are you cold? If not, let's go back and continue listening to the book tomorrow."
Linghua shook her head. "No, I'm not cold. I'd better keep going inside. Listening to others' opinions is not as interesting as what I see myself."
Xin Yang felt warm at heart after hearing Ling Hua's words. He smiled and said, "Okay, I'll listen to you, but you have to follow me closely. This place doesn't give me a good feeling. I hope nothing happens to it."
Linghua nodded and said, "Well, don't worry, I will be careful. You should also pay more attention to your surroundings."
So, the two continued along the winding path, heading deeper into the abyss. The surroundings grew increasingly quiet, with only the crunching of gravel beneath their feet, and a chill that seemed to penetrate their bodies through the soles of their feet.
After walking for a while, Xinyang suddenly stopped and frowned. "Why do I feel like there's some movement nearby? It's not quite clear. Did you hear it?"
Linghua also stopped and listened attentively for a while, then said softly, "It seems like there's something unusual going on. Let's find a place to hide first and see what happens."
The two men hurriedly hid behind a protruding rock nearby. Just as they hid, they heard a chaotic sound of footsteps coming from afar.
Looking through the cracks in the rocks, I saw a group of men in winter clothes, with fierce faces, marching towards us aggressively. The leader was cursing, "Humph, that brat dared to ruin our plans! When we find him, we're going to teach him a lesson!"