Reborn as Powerful Minister's Beloved
Chapter 235: One More Update

Chapter 235: Chapter 235: One More Update

On the desolate street, a slowly meandering figure walked in the darkness, his white shirt loose and baggy, his figure slender and emaciated. His steps lacked any vigor, pausing after every few, as if he were a wandering spirit from hell.

The black-clad shadow following behind had even less of a presence, not daring to be too close nor too far, always on guard in case the Young Master in front suddenly launched an attack, trying to shake him off.

To be honest, the Young Master’s sudden attacks were fierce, with each move aimed to be lethal, but Elder Can was no vegetarian. He was experienced and very familiar with Ghost Shadow’s power, so he was always able to fend off the attacks, and slowly, he began to teach the other some basic control techniques.

Even so, Elder Can still felt the youth’s progress was rapid. Without much talking, there was improvement every time they sparred, which greatly pleased the Elder.

He was dying to take the Young Master back to show him to the Spirit Master now, such outstanding talent, such a clever mind.

Elder Can immediately hastened his steps, not daring to follow too far behind, fearful the Young Master might slip away again.

Why stop here?

Elder Can looked perplexed at the closed and shut-down inn in front of him, while his Young Master was shrinking his clothes, ready to squat at the entrance of the inn.

Elder Can felt a pang in his heart. Wasn’t it said that the Young Master used to follow a Princess Royal? How come his posture squatting by the wall looked so practiced, as if he had squatted like this many times before?

In the end, Elder Can did not dare to approach and disturb him. He picked the best available spot, followed his Young Master’s example, and squatted down too, not daring to actually sleep, but merely dozing slightly with his eyes half-closed.

Until "Squeak--" the sound of the door opening. The door of the inn opened, and Xing Le, having just glanced outside, noticed the person squatting by the door.

"Tall, skinny guy, what are you doing here?" Xing Le instantly recognized him, a look of surprise on his face. Since he knew him, he moved forward to help Yin He up.

The youth looked up, somewhat resisting the other’s touch. Xing Le stopped his hand before it reached the youth’s shoulder, remembering that the kid did not like being touched.

"Tall, skinny guy, have you eaten?" Since he knew him, Xing Le glanced around. Nowadays, the inn had a new steward who was much stricter than before, but after all, there was no shortage of food and drink, as long as one worked hard. Father Ping and his family couldn’t go back to Pinghu Village any longer, might as well settle down here.

Yin He shook his head blankly.

"Wait here." Xing Le glanced inside the inn. Because it was early, there weren’t many people. Xing Le sneaked back to his own room, and before long, he came out with two hot buns in his hand, handing them to Yin He.

"Hold these, you’re back again?" Xing Le then asked.

Yin He didn’t pick and choose, simply started eating right away. Elder Can, watching from across the street, felt hungry too, having not eaten for a day and a night, even the buns looked appetizing now.

Yin He quickly finished one and seemed unable to eat the second but showed no intention of throwing it to Elder Can either.

Yin He looked at Xing Le, who was taken aback, then moved closer.

"Yin He, do you want to come back here?" Xing Le, seeing Yin He’s destitute appearance, felt pity but still asked, "You don’t know, there’s a new boss here now, it might be tough to get in."

Yin He was slightly stunned. Changed?

"Has she not been here?" Yin He asked, naturally aware of her identity, though Xing Le might not know.

Xing Le was taken aback but eventually realized, was it about the one who had saved them before?

Xing Le shook his head.

Seeing this, Yin He was somewhat unconvinced. Wasn’t she supposed to come here often? He didn’t want to enter the Imperial Palace; he wanted to find the place where it all began, not to meet her again with that identity.

As Yin He left, Xing Le could only shout after him, unable to keep the young man from leaving.

Elder Can had just thought this place was one where the Young Master had spent time before, surely with deep feelings, especially since he had squatted outside for half a night. However, now he was leaving quite decisively.

Elder Can dared not think further and hurriedly followed. As more people appeared on the road, Elder Can felt more and more that the Young Master was simply wandering the streets aimlessly, just walking and looking around, somewhat anxious, but coaxing the Young Master to leave now was utterly impossible.

Although the Young Master couldn’t kill him, he also had no way to deal with the Young Master.

Elder Can patiently waited for the right moment as he took things one step at a time; after all, the message had already been sent, and he was not in a hurry to take the Young Master back.

However, Yin He wasn’t aimlessly wandering around. An hour later, he stopped in front of a ready-to-wear clothing store, sizing up the shop.

At that moment, the store was bustling with activity, different from the usual clothing stores in Zheng Capital. Usually, men’s and women’s sections were separate, but this store catered to both. From outside, early in the morning, many young ladies and women continuously walked into the store.

In the busy clothing store, no one noticed the young man who had been standing at the entrance for a long time, but Elder Can wondered if perhaps his Young Master wanted to change his clothes.

Elder Can hesitated as he moved closer. It made sense for the Young Master to want new clothes. He patted himself down and fortunately, he had brought some Silver Taels, even though they were forcefully given to him by Lan Xing.

"Young Master, would you like to buy an outfit..."

Yin He suddenly stepped forward and walked into the store. Just as he reached the entrance, a dazzling golden figure had already stepped into the shop first.

"Boss——"

"Young Master——" The store clerks immediately greeted with nods and bows, moving forward to pay their respects.

"Move it inside, move it inside——" Wen Zan directed the people to move things inside the store, followed by five or six servants carrying bundles on their shoulders and backs.

The youth turned and walked away as Elder Can, surprised, hurriedly followed.

But Elder Can realized that the Young Master was looking for something. So, did the Young Master also want to open a store?

"Young Master, are you interested in this store?" But he didn’t have enough Silver Taels, well, that wasn’t really a problem. Give him one night, and he could handle it.

"Scram——" Yin He spoke coldly.

"I can’t scram, Young Master, after all, now I am also an elder of the Ghoul Ravine, and you, honored as the Young Master, should also address me as..."

"Ah, ah, Young Master, wait for me."

Yin He finally stopped outside the Imperial Palace, staring at the palace walls in a daze, while Elder Can, not minding, panted, having at least not lost him.

And the youth, giving him no chance to breathe, immediately jumped onto the wall head and rushed towards a familiar area.

Elder Can was shocked. Was he going into the palace? How dangerous was the palace?

Yin He suddenly stopped, swiftly dealt with two eunuchs, changed into one of their garments, then suddenly turned around, looking at Elder Can.

This was problematic. He couldn’t shake him off, so he had to bring him along for now.

"Change your clothes." Yin He finally spoke.

Elder Can was startled and glanced at the unconscious eunuch.

"Young Master, why do we need to change into the eunuchs’ attire..."

Yin He suddenly made a move. "If you don’t change, don’t follow me——"

Elder Can’s eyes brightened. He immediately started to strip the eunuch of his clothes.

"Change, change, as long as I can follow the Young Master, even if I wear nothing, I am willing." Was this agreeing to follow him?