Chapter 19

"Since the name has been given, it's time to learn the Strength Technique now!" Wang Yingfu said, looking at the four people behind him: "Li Qing, who among you will teach him the Strength Technique this time?"

The man who had whispered to Wang Yingfu earlier replied: "I'll teach him. Anze was also my student, and since Xitu is practicing the Python Wave Strength Technique, they can exchange ideas and grow together."

Just as Wang Yingfu was about to nod, another man in black stepped forward: "Li Qing, you might as well give up. He defeated your cheap student Anze, why would he look up to your Python Wave Strength Technique? He should learn my Lone Wolf Strength Technique instead!"

"What do you mean, Wang Lihong?" Wang Liqing glared at the speaker.

Wang Lihong shrugged: "Isn't my meaning obvious? I'm here to snatch a disciple from you..."

Wang Lihong, without paying attention to the furious Wang Liqing, said to Lu Buqi: "Buqi, I think you're great, very suitable for learning my Lone Wolf Strength Technique!"

"That Lone Wolf Strength Technique is not grand at all. I think you should learn my Bear King Great Strength Technique!" The tallest and most robust man in black among the four also stepped forward.

Seeing someone come to challenge him, Wang Liqing felt relieved and laughed, the awkwardness disappearing: "Lishou, well done, putting that arrogant Lihong in his place!"

"Such a talented young man, anyone would be delighted to have him!" The last man in black also spoke: "Young man, don't be troubled. Why don't you learn my Wave Rolling Strength Technique from me? I'll definitely be more responsible than them. I'll come every year to guide you..."

"Wang Lihai, you despicable man!" Wang Lihong, who had been hit repeatedly, couldn't help but scold: "Who said we're not responsible? Buqi, if you learn from me, I'll not only come to guide you frequently but also give you a chainmail armor..."

Seeing this scene, Wang Yingfu was surprised, Wang Bo's face became even darker, Dier smiled, and Xitu sighed deeply: "Comparing people can drive one to despair. They are all major household heads, yet the difference in treatment is so great. When I was a major household head, my master only met me once and never appeared again..."

"It's rare to see you so enthusiastic!" Wang Yingfu chuckled and shook his head: "Don't argue anymore. Since Buqi has already thought of a name for himself, let him choose one of you."

"The manager is right. It's just a nominal disciple, why should brothers quarrel over it?" Wang Liqing nodded: "Buqi, choose one yourself. My suggestion is still..."

"Wang Liqing, don't suggest. Let him choose himself!" Wang Lihong crossed his arms and looked at Lu Buqi with interest: "Let's see if this young man has the discernment to see that my Lone Wolf Strength Technique is the best..."

As the saying goes, there is no second in martial arts. Wang Lihong's words immediately stirred up a hornet's nest, and the four people started arguing, ready to compete again.

"Enough!" A roar came from Wang Bo: "It's just a slave from the marshes learning a Strength Technique. Arguing like this makes you look like commoners. What kind of dignity is this?"

Wang Bo, red-faced and furious, looked like he was about to go crazy. The four people immediately fell silent, but their faces were all grim. After all, being scolded by a fifteen or sixteen-year-old boy at the age of forty was not easy to bear.

Wang Yingfu coughed: "Young Master, calm down. The people below are used to being casual... Alright, Buqi, you've been told to choose, so choose one yourself. Once you've chosen, I can urge them to get the goods ready while the weather is good."

Lu Buqi nodded quickly: "I'll choose... the Bear King Great Strength Technique!"

"Ah?" Wang Lishou was slightly taken aback. He was the least talkative among the four and had only said one sentence, not expecting Lu Buqi to choose him.

Wang Lihong's expression darkened: "You don't really think my Lone Wolf Strength Technique is not grand, do you?"

Lu Buqi hurriedly replied: "I dare not, but during the winter hunt, I encountered a violent bear, so I have a particular interest in bear-related Strength Techniques."

Everyone was relieved, but then they suddenly thought of something and jumped up like cats whose tails had been stepped on: "What? A violent bear?"

Lu Buqi smiled inwardly but responded seriously: "Yes, it was identified by the old household head Xitu, it's definitely a violent bear!"

"Xitu?" Wang Yingfu looked at Xitu excitedly, and the latter was also excited: "Yes..."

But before Xitu could elaborate, Wang Yingfu's face lit up with joy: "Buqi, where did you find it? Can you still find it? Li Qing, you four go together, you should be able to kill it!"

Wang Liqing and the others were also very excited, rubbing their hands, but their expressions froze when Lu Buqi pointed to a pile of supplies nearby: "No need to go. It's right there!"

Wang Yingfu's mouth twitched, his eyes wide with disbelief: "Buqi, you... you killed it?"

Lu Buqi nodded honestly: "More or less."

The four brothers, Wang Lishou, drew in a sharp breath, and Dier, holding a puppy, forgot her ladylike manners, her mouth wide open, eyes wide with surprise.

At this point, Wang Bo, who had been looking disdainful, also changed his expression, looking at Lu Buqi with disbelief: "Impossible, a violent bear is a spirit beast with a heart core. Even a Bone Resonance realm expert wouldn't dare to provoke it easily. How could a useless marsh slave like you kill it?"

"We may be useless, but the manager knows best!" Lu Buqi lowered his eyes: "Moreover, we wouldn't dare to joke about such a matter with the manager."

At this moment, Wang Yingfu finally regained his composure: "Xitu, why are you standing there with a sly look? Didn't you kill a violent bear? Bring me its heart core!"

Xitu walked over with quick, light steps, grinning: "Manager, I remember the main house has a rule that if a household contributes a spirit beast heart core, they can be exempt from the material task for three years, right?"

"Of course, I, the grand manager of the Fruit Barrier Forest, wouldn't go back on my word!" Wang Yingfu glared, seemingly annoyed by Xitu's bargaining.

Xitu chuckled, rubbed his hands, and took out the crimson, translucent heart core of the violent bear, presenting it with both hands: "Manager, is this it?"

Wang Yingfu's eyes lit up, snatching the heart core: "Yes, this is it. Ha... you've done a great deed. I never thought, I never thought..."

"Really? Buqi, you really killed a violent bear?" Dier's eyes were full of stars: "I heard a violent bear weighs several thousand pounds. That must be a huge, clumsy bear! Can you tell me how you killed it?"

For a beautiful woman's request, as long as it's not excessive, no man would refuse. Since Wang Yingfu was also very happy, he probably wouldn't mind Lu Buqi speaking a bit more to the noble young lady. Lu Buqi shrugged: "I was just lucky. We didn't know there was a violent bear there; we thought it was just an ordinary brown bear..."

As Lu Buqi told his story, several people nearby were listening intently. After all, the story of a twelve-year-old boy killing a violent bear was more exciting than defeating a seventh-level martial artist.

Once they learned that Lu Buqi didn't kill the violent bear head-on, Wang Liqing and the others finally calmed down. Otherwise, Wang Lishou really wouldn't have the confidence to be Lu Buqi's master, as he himself was only a fifth-level Bone Resonance realm martial artist. If he saw a violent bear, he probably wouldn't do much better than Lu Buqi.

"Buqi, I didn't expect you to be so young yet so brave and wise! This is the most thrilling and interesting story I've heard this time!" Dier looked at him with admiration: "I'll definitely tell your story to Father and Uncle Qingyao. I think they will be very interested."

"What bravery and wisdom? He was just lucky!" Wang Bo hated the feeling of others being in the spotlight while he was in the dark: "I said, how could a small marsh slave possibly kill a violent bear? Telling such a dog's luck story to Uncle and Father will only dirty their ears."