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"So Fellow Taoist actually said this, I am also a bit impressed by Young Master Chou." Lin Qing smiled and said.

Crooked Soul's expression was ugly. After a long time, he finally said with a cold expression, "I wonder what Sir Lin wishes to ask me. Just ask away!"

"Okay!" Lin Qing shouted.

"I wonder if you've been to the same inn as me these past two days." After she finished speaking, Lin Qing's eyes were fixated on the ring, as if she wanted to discover something from it.

The inn that Lin Qing and Lin Susu stayed in was the same inn that Lin Qing and Lin Su had stayed in previously.

"A day ago, I lived there. What, is there anything wrong?" Crooked Soul said with a cold expression.

Looking at the expression on Crooked Soul's face, Lin Qing's heart couldn't help but sink. She asked again, "Hehe, Young Master Archer, you've forgotten too many things. Have you forgotten what you've done?"

"Young Master Lin, I really don't know what you want to say. You're beating around the bush like this. What are your intentions?" A doubtful expression appeared in the ring's eyes. It was unclear what Lin Qing's intentions were.

Looking at the ring's current expression, Lin Qing was afraid that it would be difficult to trick him into doing something. Moreover, the ring's current expression didn't seem like Luo Susu's and her face couldn't help but to turn unsightly.

Just then, Patriarch Cang walked over with a genial expression. "Sir Lin, what do you want to ask? Can you tell me? Maybe I can answer Sir Lin's question."

Hearing this, Lin Qing couldn't help but glance at the innkeeper.

The innkeeper nodded his head, "Patriarch Cang's words are still credible."

Hearing this, Lin Qing naturally understood the meaning behind his words. She took a deep breath and said, "Since Patriarch Cang has spoken, then I will not be courteous."

"If you say so, I will be honored to be able to help Sir Lin." The Hidden Patriarch waved his hand as he spoke.

"I don't know what kind of thing your esteemed clan has done these two days," Lin Qing said, clasping her fist.

"Oh, you said to drive the guest official? In the past two days, other than going to a inn, I have been teaching the martial arts of the Hidden Family disciples. I wonder what Sir Lin means by saying this?" The Hidden Family Patriarch asked with doubt.

Hearing this, Lin Qing's face sank and a trace of coldness appeared within her eyes as she looked at the inn's manager.

The innkeeper's heart also turned cold. He knew that this ring was most likely not the same person who robbed Lin Susu. It was obvious that Lin Qing had also seen through this point.

At this moment, Rising Ring was also confused. Although he did not know why Lin Qing had asked him about his whereabouts for the past two days, he understood that this matter was not going to be good for him.

"Sir Lin, if you have anything to say, feel free to say it. I am not someone who doesn't recognize others even after I have done something!" The ring's expression was somewhat ugly as it spoke.

"Alright, then let me ask you. Have you seen a girl surnamed Lin at the inn?" Lin Qing coldly asked.

The ring couldn't help but reveal a puzzled expression, as he didn't understand what Lin Qing meant by this. He still wanted to ask again, but the innkeeper quickly said, "It's the woman you inquired about the day before yesterday."

Hearing the innkeeper say this, the ring came to an understanding and quickly said: "I have seen the girl you were talking about before. She is indeed a beauty capable of toppling empires. What, is there something wrong?"

It turned out that Rising Ring had been to the same inn the day before and had also seen Lin Susu's beauty. He was momentarily shocked beyond belief and asked the inn manager a few more questions.

Honestly speaking, the ring had some evil intentions at that time. However, it did not truly take action. All it did was think about it. It did not expect that Lin Qing would come and find it for it.

The innkeeper also remembered that the ring had asked around and suspected that the ring was the one who wanted to rob Lin Susu.

At this moment, when he saw the expression of the ring, the innkeeper also realized that his suspicions were wrong.

As he thought up to this point, the innkeeper's heart was troubled as well, but he had no choice but to face the truth.

Clasping his fist, the innkeeper respectfully said to Lin Qing, "I'm afraid that the guest official is not the person who plundered this place."

Hearing this, Lin Qing's face became even more gloomy, but her hands also withdrew. With a clang, the sound of a sword, Lin Qing had put away the sharp sword on the ring's neck back into its scabbard.

"I'm sorry to bother you two with this matter," Lin Qing said after putting the sword back into its scabbard.

At this moment, the ring vaguely understood something. It was likely that it had suffered some injustice and could not help but feel a little angry.

However, at this moment, the ring could not say anything. It could only say with an ugly expression, "Nothing much, but if there is a next time, don't blame me for being impolite."

Lin Qing frowned but did not say anything.

At this moment, the clan head of the Hidden Dragon Institute also understood what was happening. He could vaguely tell that the woman who came with Lin Qing had gone missing in the same inn as him. That was the reason for what happened today.

Thinking about this, a hint of happiness appeared in the Hidden Patriarch's eyes. However, he had hidden it well, so no one could see it.

"Since the misunderstanding has been resolved, there is nothing to be said about it. As the saying goes, we will never get to know each other without a fight. Today, I will be the host. How about I invite the two of you to have a drink?"

Clearly, he had agreed to this matter. After all, after this battle, the ring also possessed the strength to admire Lin Qing. If it was able to frequently spar with her in the future, it would be quite a good thing.

Shaking her head, Lin Qing smiled bitterly and said, "Patriarch, you're too polite. It's just that I still have something to take care of this time. Next time …"

Hearing this, Crooked Soul's expression turned ugly. With a sneer, he said, "Sir Lin, you sure have a lot of things to do. After fighting with me for no reason, and then leaving for no reason, you seem rather carefree."

However, Lin Qing also knew that no matter who it was, after going through today's incident for no reason, they would probably be in a bad mood. Therefore, it was normal for the ring to have such a state of mind, hence it was not able to say anything.

"It is such a pity. My daughter, Qing Lian, has always desired to meet a true hero. I am afraid that I will not have the opportunity to do so today."

Lin Qing smiled as if she didn't understand what Patriarch Cang's words meant. Clasping her fist, she said, "I still have things to do, so I'll be leaving now. If I have time another day, I'll pay a visit."

He then looked at the innkeeper with a cold expression and said, "It's time to leave, and go to the last person you mentioned."

The innkeeper didn't dare to say more. He cupped his fist towards the leader of the Hidden Dragon Institute and said, "Patriarch Cang, I'll have to trouble you with this matter. We'll meet again next time if we have the time."

"No worries, go back and tell Sir Chen that you must come to my Zang family's residence to play, and that I will definitely sweep the bed to welcome you."