Chapter 582: An Unexpected Encounter!

When it came to arrogance, few could compare to the despicable donkey.

After all, he was strong!

At that moment, the despicable donkey stood firmly at the top of the stairs, gazing down with a fiery look at Yu Qian. His eyes seemed to blaze with anger.

Having been mocked throughout the journey, the despicable donkey had already been simmering with rage. Now, Yu Qian had unknowingly walked right into his line of fire.

"

Hahaha!

I wondered who it could be! It turns out it's just an idiot!"

Yu Qian sneered as he glanced at the despicable donkey. When he saw the garishly colored cloak the other was wearing, he couldn't help but laugh out loud. Casually, he pulled out a bag of crystal coins and tossed it towards the despicable donkey. "Hey, fool, here's some money for you. Go buy yourself some proper clothes. Running around in a bed sheet like that...

"You look like a stupid donkey!

Hahaha...

"

The words "stupid donkey" completely ignited the fury within the despicable donkey.

His gaze sharpened, and with a flick, the bag of crystal coins that had been flying towards him exploded into fine powder, scattering into the air.

"This...!"

Hong Li's eyes twitched. He quickly stood up and, with a bow, apologized to the despicable donkey while smiling nervously. "Senior, my companion was being thoughtless. Please, senior, be merciful and don't hold it against him. Yu Qian, hurry up and apologize to this senior!"

"

Hmph!

Apologize? We from the Cang—"

Before Yu Qian could finish his sentence, a shadow flashed. The despicable donkey, who had been standing at the top of the stairs just a moment ago, instantly appeared right in front of him. Under the cloak, there was nothing but darkness. All Yu Qian could see were a pair of terrifying eyes that were burning with intense rage.

Gulp.

Cold sweat broke out on Yu Qian's forehead. He stood frozen in place, completely at a loss.

"Se... Senior..."

Hong Li tried to mediate further, but the despicable donkey's icy glare silenced him. Two chilling words escaped from the despicable donkey's mouth: "Get lost!"

Hong Li's mouth twitched.

I had already repeatedly told Yu Qian to keep a low profile... Well, look at the mess he has caused now. Sigh, it's better to just let it go!

"What... What are you planning to do?"

Yu Qian finally realized the gravity of the situation. His palms were sweaty, and his voice trembled as he stuttered, "I-it's just a table. I'll... I'll give... give it back to you."

"It's no longer about the table."

The despicable donkey stared at Yu Qian coldly and said, "Kneel!"

The overwhelming pressure of a demon emperor's aura flooded the room. It was absolutely crushing!

Yu Qian's legs buckled, and with a thud, he fell to his knees. He didn't even have the courage to lift his head.

"

Hmph!

Still feeling cocky now?"

The despicable donkey pulled out a chair and sat right in front of the kneeling Yu Qian, saying coldly, "You little brat, daring to act tough in front of me. You must not value your life!"

Ling Feng pursed his lips. The despicable donkey had been holding back his frustration for the entire journey, and now he had found an outlet. It was just bad luck for that arrogant guy.

However, Ling Feng couldn't help but feel that there was something familiar about the two women in the other group. From their figures and mannerisms, they seemed familiar, but their faces were obscured by veils, making it impossible to see their true appearance.

At that moment, Yue Yunlan, the young lady of the Cangqiong Sect, finally stepped forward. Given the situation, she had no choice but to try and resolve the conflict.

"Senior, our companion was indeed in the wrong. I sincerely apologize on his behalf. Please, senior, be forgiving and spare him."

"

Hehe,

you think just saying a few words will make me let him go?" The despicable donkey, still hidden under his cloak, restrained himself from revealing his hooves, and hadn't beaten Yu Qian up yet. However, under the crushing aura of a demon emperor, Yu Qian's mental state was on the verge of collapse.

"

Hey,

why are you like this? My lady has already apologized to you. If you're still angry, just give him a good beating! If you keep going like this, you're going to turn him into an idiot." Qiao Qiao couldn't hold back her fiery temper anymore. Hands on her hips, she began arguing with the despicable donkey.

"So, it's them!" Seeing Qiao Qiao's distinctive gesture and catching a glimpse of Yue Yunlan's beautiful, clear eyes, Ling Feng finally recognized the master and servant pair. Smiling lightly, he descended the stairs and laughed, "Brother Lu[1], let it go. A little punishment will do. Show mercy and leave some room for future encounters!"

To avoid drawing attention, Ling Feng couldn't call him "Despicable Donkey" in public, so they had agreed to refer to him as "Brother Lu."

"

Hmph!

" The despicable donkey shot an annoyed glance at Ling Feng and snorted, "Fine! Since you've spoken, I'll spare his life this time!"

In an instant, the despicable donkey withdrew his aura. Yu Qian collapsed to the ground while gasping for breath, his body trembling uncontrollably. The overwhelming pressure had nearly shattered his mind.

"

Hehe,

death may be avoided, but punishment is inevitable!" The despicable donkey sneered while posing proudly. "You little brat, take off your clothes!"

"Take... Take off my clothes?"

Yu Qian froze for a moment, trembling as he got to his feet. "Senior, what... What do you intend to do?"

The others exchanged bewildered glances, completely at a loss.

Could this cloaked figure have some unusual fetish?

The nearby diners, finally realizing the despicable donkey's fearsome power, clamped their mouths shut, afraid to say anything that might provoke this demon.

"When I say strip, you strip! Why so much nonsense?"

The despicable donkey cursed. With a wave of his hand, there was a ripping sound, and Yu Qian's clothes tore apart, revealing his pale skin underneath.

"Now, run outside and streak five laps around the street. Miss a single lap, and I'll take your life! Now, get lost!" With that, the despicable donkey kicked Yu Qian out of the inn through a window, shouting, "Miss a lap, and I'll chop off a limb!"

Poor Yu Qian, clutching himself in shame, had no choice but to run naked through the streets, becoming the laughingstock of everyone around.

"

Hmph,

you dare to mess with me? You're asking for death!" The despicable donkey clapped his hands in satisfaction. As the saying goes, only a villain can deal with another villain.

Yue Yunlan finally opened her eyes, silently thanking her quick reflexes in shutting them earlier!

Meanwhile, Qiao Qiao, completely engrossed, watched Yu Qian's bare rear disappear into the distance and burst into laughter with a, "Serves him right!

Hahaha!

"

"You cheeky girl, don't you feel embarrassed?" Yue Yunlan playfully tapped Qiao Qiao's forehead with her delicate fingers.

"Not at all. It's not like you can really see anything!" Qiao Qiao giggled, completely forgetting that Yu Qian was on her side. Instead, she reveled in his misfortune.

"Thank you, senior." Yue Yunlan expressed her gratitude to Ling Feng with a graceful bow.

Since Ling Feng was cloaked in black and thoroughly concealed, his age was indiscernible. But seeing that he had spoken to the previous sSenior as an equal, she assumed he must also be a senior.

"

Hehe,

Miss Yue, do I really look that old?" Ling Feng chuckled. He lifted the veil of his cloak slightly, revealing his true face.

"It's you!" Both Yue Yunlan and her servant were struck with astonishment. It seemed, indeed, that the world was full of unexpected reunions.

1. 吕Lǘ(surname) has the same pinyin as 驴Lǘ(donkey).

out-of-context info: a character from Legends of the Three Kingdoms is named Lu Bu. ☜