Chapter 82: Stage Two

By the time he got back to the Public House, it was not noon yet, as the speed of his return journey was very much faster than the initial one; the Sun Cultivating White Tiger Portrait was indeed phenomenal.

He had gained another six hundred thousand taels, and his wallet was now thicker.

Xue Ling routinely prepared him several delectable-looking dishes. Besides, she had also prepared a jar of wine for him.

Chu Li was famished by the time he got there, so he ate to his heart's content. At that moment, he felt at home.

He was enjoying his food in the pagoda when the door of his small courtyard was pushed open and Su Ru walked in. She was dressed in a chestnut-yellow robe, and she wore a faint fragrance. However, her bright eyes stared fiercely at Chu Li.

Chu Li was surprised to see her but he grinned. "Chief, fancy having lunch together?"

"Chu Li!" Su Ru straightened her face and scoffed at him.

Chu Li asked, "Is this about Ding Weisong?"