Chapter 139: Chapter 139: Shameless City Lord!
Upon arriving at their destination, Gu Jin was the first to get off the carriage followed by Noah who then helped Xin Yan get off. He gave her his hand like a proper gentleman, which she took with a small warm smile.
Elysia on the other hand just appeared beside them as if she teleported there directly from the house.
Gu Jin was puzzled seeing their interaction but did not pay much attention to it.
"Please follow me." He said, guiding the two of them inside. The guards bowed seeing their commander leading someone inside.
Whoever would make someone like Gu Jin act respectfully towards them would naturally not be a simple guest.
After entering through the gate, Gu Jin did not take them towards the main hall but made his way towards the side which led to a beautiful courtyard.
There was a beautiful and well maintained pond in this area. Stone path that led a person through this area highlighted the flowers and herbs planted at their edges.
The beautiful peach tree beside the small pond full of fishes gave off fresh air, bringing a sense of tranquility to the observer.
Noah believed that this place was slightly better than the place they were currently staying at. Upon walking his eyes landed on a handsome looking man feeding the fishes in the pond. He was standing there with a straight posture giving off a mysterious feeling.
There was an air of superiority around the person. Noah could more or less guess the identity of the person in front of him. To confirm it, Gu Jin went forward and announced their identities.
"City Lord, I have brought the guests as you advised"
Gu Jin went ahead and bowed in respect. Ma Mingli nodded and calmly turned to look at Noah before looking at Xin Yan. A trace of fascination flashed by his eyes before disappearing.
It was not everyday he got to see someone more beautiful than his own wife. Xin Yan's beauty was even above the woman who took control of the branch of the eternal Jade guild recently.
"It's nice to meet you, City Lord." Seeing him staring at Xin Yan, Noah suddenly interjected with a polite greeting. He did not bow to him or anything because he was not used to the customs of this world.
"Quite brave for someone from a little family like the Long Family." Ma Mingli did not mind his action but decided to play with him a little, his words made Noah's lips twitch.
Noah did not say anything but just smiled. He did not want to act like a child in front of someone like him.
*Tch..*
Seeing that Noah did not say anything Ma Mingli clicked his tongue in visible annoyance. He wanted to annoy the boy a little for all the trouble he gave him but he was annoyed in return.
"Nice to meet you madam, I am Ma Mingli." He decided to introduce himself to Xin Yan after greeting Noah.
"Fufu~ you are too polite city lord, you can call me Xin Yan or Lady Xin." Xin Yan said with a polite smile.
Even though she was being polite, Ma Mingle could naturally see that she was keeping a distance between them.
He could not help but doubt the story, Gu Jin told him. How could someone as gentle as the woman in front of him be that cruel.
Even hearing about it for the first time, he felt his scalp go numb but after remembering what his wife is like he thought that his words might actually be true…
'As long as I tread carefully it should be fine.'
"Then, I will call you Lady Xin then." Turning to Noah he continued, "I am not gonna lie, I am quite intrigued.. How can someone with no talent be able to cultivate and not only that but this fast."
While he was saying this he expected Noah to show some kind of reaction to confirm it that there was a trick behind his sudden rise but to his surprise, he did not see the slightest reaction in the eyes of the boy or even his mother.
Even though Xin Yan maintained her serene expression, she was ready to kill the man anytime.
"Does the city lord covet the secret that enabled me to be able to cultivate up to this level with this much speed." Noah let out a small amused chuckle and asked, making the city lord even more confused.
'I cannot see through this boy..' Ma Mingli could only sigh in defeat. He was unable to understand Noah's thought process whatever he thought the boy would always act differently from it.
He was like those old men who were unpredictable and annoying to deal with.
As much as he wanted to agree with his statement right Now, he felt it would make his true purpose of calling him unsuccessful, so he shook his head while saying.
"How can I, Ma Mingli, covet things from Juniors? I just wanted to confirm if there was something like that." Noah rolled his eyes hearing his righteous words.
'Like fart I would believe those words when you are practically drooling with those greedy eyes of yours..'
Even Xin Yan let out a small chuckle, her elegant actions entranced the city lord for a few seconds.
When he saw the boy's reaction he could not help but feel a little embarrassed thinking if he was that obvious. Even though he felt a little embarrassed, how could it affect his shameless self.
"Ahem! I can not let the guests stand here, please follow me. Gu Jin, can you inform my wife about the guests, since Lady Xin Yan is here she should accompany her. Call Ma Li too, she is the topic of discussion after all."
With a cough Ma Mingli changed the topic before tuning to his 'trusted men'. Gu Jin bowed and left the area.
Ma Mingli led them through the side gate towards a small hall, specially built for family guests.