Chapter 59

Don't say that Lu Buqi is unwilling; which of the Four Heavenly Kings of Guojian Town is willing? Not to mention that the bun widow and the others are old acquaintances, even Wang Shuangqiao, who is now not only Wang Lihai's apprentice but also regarded as a junior by the other three.

"This..." Wang Yingfu frowned again. "Duocai, what do you mean by 'messing' with them?"

"Manager Yingfu, don't play this game with me," Wang Duocai sneered. "We're all men, you know what I mean. To put it bluntly, these two women belong to us, and we can do whatever we want with them. I'll just pretend that the ear was snatched by an eagle on the way..."

Wang Yingfu narrowed his eyes. "What if I refuse?"

"Then I'll tell Young Master Six the truth and let him decide. And my father will definitely stand up for me. At that time..." Wang Duocai snorted, the unspoken meaning clear.

Wang Yingfu understood that Wang Duocai was speaking the truth. The reason Wang Yingfu knew Wang Duocai was not only because Wang Duocai often followed Wang Bo but also because he himself was a young master of a direct branch of the Wang family. His father, Wang Fukan, was one of the seven chief managers of the inner fortress, mainly responsible for the allocation of minerals in various places.

The inner fortress managers were much more prestigious than the managers of the outer towns, each of them being their direct superiors, controlling various resources of the outer town managers.

With Wang Duocai's background, if he was determined to "mess" with Wang Shuangqiao and her mother, even if Wang Yingfu disagreed today, it wouldn't be long before they would still be "messed" with.

If he offended Wang Duocai, it would be the same as offending Wang Fukan, and then the mineral supplies of Guojian Town would definitely have problems. Moreover, it would also offend Wang Bo... Although Wang Yingfu was not from the main branch, he didn't want to openly oppose Wang Bo, after all, Wang Bo was a strong contender for the successor of the family head.

Seeing Wang Yingfu hesitate, Wang Duocai's smugness grew. "Is this something to consider?"

"Of course..." Wang Yingfu's frown eased. "The two women you want to mess with are both commoners of Guojian Town. The older one is the well-known bun widow, and the younger one is her daughter, Wang Shuangqiao. The one in blue behind me is Shuangqiao's master, and that young man... is her lover. Don't you think I need to consider this?"

Wang Duocai's face changed slightly, and he glanced at Lu Buqi again, only to find that Lu Buqi was staring at him with a cold, wolf-like gaze that made him dare not meet it. In fact, from the moment Lu Buqi angrily rushed over and knocked out a Bone Resonance Fourth Level warrior with one punch, he had a vague feeling that things were getting complicated.

Seeing Wang Yingfu's involvement, Wang Lihai felt relieved and stepped forward without hesitation. "I am Wang Lihai. If Qiao'er has offended Young Master Duocai, I will apologize on her behalf. If there is..."

"Apologize? Who are you? I lost an ear, can you afford to compensate me?" Wang Duocai snorted, his anger too intense to swallow. "Manager Yingfu, just say it, do you agree or not? Nod if you agree, shake your head if you don't. Why so much nonsense?"

Wang Lihai's old face turned red from Wang Duocai's rebuke. Wang Yingfu's lips twitched; he had brought up Wang Lihai and Lu Buqi to avoid a direct confrontation, but Wang Duocai didn't give him that chance.

While Wang Yingfu was hesitating, Lu Buqi had already picked up Wang Shuangqiao. "Asking the chief manager is useless; it depends on whether I agree or not."

"You?" Wang Duocai had to face Lu Buqi's piercing gaze again. "Who are you? Is there anyone in Guojian Town with more authority than the chief manager?"

"Really an idiot." Lu Buqi said coldly. "You can watch your lover be toyed with, but that doesn't mean others can. Want to play with women? Try to take her if you have the guts."

With that, Lu Buqi carried Wang Shuangqiao to the unconscious bun widow, gently picked her up, and walked calmly toward the north gate.

"You... he actually called me an idiot?" Wang Duocai was furious, but thinking of Lu Buqi's formidable strength, he didn't dare to lose his temper on the spot. "Manager Yingfu, who is this guy? Can't you discipline him properly?"

Wang Yingfu was quite grateful that Lu Buqi had taken on the difficult task, but he was also a bit annoyed by how directly Lu Buqi handled it. He smiled bitterly and replied, "Nephew Duocai, the family has rules. All martial disciples from various places, regardless of their background, enjoy special privileges during the selection period. Even as the chief manager, I cannot order him to do anything."

Wang Duocai finally realized, looking up at Lu Buqi, who was a head and a half taller than him, and stammered, "This... this guy is not even twenty years old?"

"Of course, he is Lu Buqi, the martial disciple candidate from Guojian Town. You should know the rules of the martial disciple selection!" Wang Yingfu's smile became more relaxed, as he foresaw that Wang Duocai might back down.

"He... is Lu Buqi?" Wang Duocai was stunned. He never expected that the Lu Buqi he was looking for would appear in such a situation.

Wang Yingfu frowned slightly. "Yes, have you heard of him?"

"Really bad luck!" Wang Duocai pinched his ear, feeling no pain. "He cleanly called me an idiot, and I have to give him a reward? I'm really an idiot!"

Wang Duocai didn't say the last few sentences out loud. He just told Wang Yingfu about his mission, handed over the thousand knives, and had another follower carry the severely injured follower. The four of them slunk back to the inn, waiting for Wang Yingfu to arrange a doctor.

This incident, which later became known to everyone in Guojian Town, came to an end because of Lu Buqi's strong stance. The Guojian Town residents who witnessed everything admired Lu Buqi's courage and also witnessed the establishment of his relationship with Wang Shuangqiao.

Yes, because of Wang Yingfu's evasive words and Lu Buqi's subsequent taunt, their relationship as lovers was undoubtedly confirmed.

However, the parties involved didn't have this awareness, and Lu Buqi wasn't the type to care about others' opinions. He knew that if Wang Yingfu had to face Wang Duocai's pressure alone, he might have given in, as reality was harsh.

Helping Wang Yingfu make a decision while he was still hesitating was the wisest choice, so Lu Buqi chose to take the lead. After all, he was a bachelor and had already had some conflicts with Young Master Six, Wang Bo, so he wasn't afraid of offending him again. As long as he performed well in the martial disciple selection and became a key cultivator in the inner fortress, all problems would be solved.

When Wang Yingfu handed him the thousand knives as a reward, Lu Buqi smiled. "What does this mean?"

Wang Yingfu also smiled. "If I'm not mistaken, Young Master Six, Wang Bo, has matured over the past two years. He no longer holds a grudge against you and wants to show his magnanimity and sincerity."

"Because I became a martial disciple and might be favored by the family head?" A cold smile appeared on Lu Buqi's face. "Chief Manager, what do you think? Should I accept the reward?"

Wang Yingfu shrugged. "Don't ask me, you decide. If you choose to align with Young Master Six, it's not a bad opportunity, and with his backing, the issues with the bun widow and Shuangqiao can be resolved."

"Oh..." Knowing that Wang Yingfu was a cunning old fox, Lu Buqi didn't ask him anything more. "Then I'll take a hundred knives. We agreed on a hundred knives as the reward, so I'll return the other nine hundred."

"Buqi, what kind of attitude is this?" Wang Yingfu's small eyes blinked. "With your abilities, standing out in the martial disciple selection is inevitable. If you follow the right master, your future is limitless."

Lu Buqi pinched his nose. "I believe in a saying: birds of a feather flock together. If the people under a master are scoundrels who forcibly take women, is such a master right?"

Feeling Lu Buqi's probing gaze, Wang Yingfu chuckled awkwardly and said after a while, "Lishou said you have a clear understanding of the world, and I didn't take it too seriously... Today I realize you are more cunning than anyone... I'll return the nine hundred knives for you!"

As he spoke, Wang Yingfu left the bun shop, but then he came back, looking solemnly at Lu Buqi. "Buqi, if you stand out in the martial disciple selection and enter the inner fortress, situations like today won't be rare. If possible... I suggest you look at Young Master Two, Wang Chen, who is from the third branch, but..."

Under Lu Buqi's bright gaze, Wang Yingfu, the cunning old fox, actually laughed dryly. "Alright, I've said my piece. You decide for yourself..."

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