Chapter 2

Xu Wuzhou thought he would be beaten to death, but Qin Li just locked him in an empty room for one night.

The next day, when he was taken out, he wasn’t tied up this time, but the old servant who led him out didn’t hide his disgust.

In the main hall, four people were sitting at a dining table.

The four were: his father-in-law Qin Li, his mother-in-law Lin Xiuqing, his brother-in-law Qin Yunjie, and his wife Qin Qingmou.

Qin Qingmou was very beautiful, with a quiet and scholarly air. She had long eyelashes, a straight nose, and a bright red lip. Even sitting, she couldn’t hide her curvaceous figure. Her chiffon dress accentuated her devilish figure, making her look extremely alluring.

This woman was his wife?

Her appearance, her waist, her demeanor—this was the type he liked.

Qin Qingmou glanced at him, her fine eyebrows slightly furrowed, but she quickly returned to her expressionless state, her cold eyes no longer looking at him.

Sigh! This was the reaction of someone who was utterly disappointed and heartbroken.

Xu Wuzhou sighed inwardly, his gaze moving from Qin Qingmou’s slender figure to the others.

Qin Li’s face was dark, and Lin Xiuqing’s eyes were full of anger.

Qin Yunjie’s fists were tightly clenched, clearly still wanting to beat him up.

Their attitudes... he was in a tough spot.

Xu Wuzhou stood there, waiting for them to explode.

But after a while, none of the four said a word.

Looking at the abundant breakfast on the table, Xu Wuzhou walked over and sat down. He had been hungry since last night and couldn’t take it anymore.

To hell with them, he needed to fill his stomach first.

Qin Li didn’t seem to want to beat him to death last night.

Qin Yunjie looked at Xu Wuzhou, who was calmly eating at the table, and was taken aback: Is this kid out of his mind? Does he not remember what he did last night?

He’s eating as if nothing happened.

Qin Yunjie secretly glanced at his parents, and sure enough, their faces were dark and almost green: This kid is really asking for it, angering his parents like this.

"Do you remember what you did last night?"

Qin Li finally spoke.

Xu Wuzhou swallowed a mouthful of food, took a sip of water, and thought to himself that the cooking in this world wasn’t very good.

"I remember. Yesterday was the wedding, I climbed into Lin Qingci’s bed, and went to the brothel."

"Slap!"

Lin Xiuqing couldn’t hold back anymore. She slammed her hand on the table and stood up, ready to explode: What kind of tone is this? So calm and indifferent, as if he’s talking about someone else’s actions.

Qin Li glared at Lin Xiuqing and pushed her back, saying, "Our families have been friends for generations, and I am your father’s sworn brother. He entrusted you to me on his deathbed.

So even though I knew you were no good, I still married my daughter to you, hoping that after you got married, you would improve.

But tell me, what kind of evil deeds have you done!"

"Things that no human should do, worse than beasts."

Xu Wuzhou gave an honest evaluation, but it wasn’t him, after all.

"Uh!"

Xu Wuzhou’s response left the four of them stunned.

They had expected many reactions from Xu Wuzhou, but this self-critical, indifferent attitude was unexpected.

Most importantly, wasn’t Xu Wuzhou always trembling in fear when he saw Qin Li?

Now, after committing such a grave mistake, he was still so composed.

"Fine, fine, you know you did something worse than beasts. Then tell me, how should I deal with you, you evil creature?"

Qin Li asked.

"Last night, I thought a lot about how you would punish me, but I didn’t expect it.

If... Uncle Qin hasn’t decided yet, can we discuss it?"

Xu Wuzhou answered sincerely. When there’s a problem, it should be solved.

"Slap!"

Qin Li couldn’t hold back either. He stood up and slammed his hand on the table: You scoundrel, you’re still answering so seriously. Do you really think I’m asking for your opinion?

And discuss?

Do you think I won’t slap you to death?

Qin Li glared at Xu Wuzhou, thinking of his sworn brother, and barely restrained the urge to kill him.

"Qin Yunjie, take him to the clan’s martial hall.

From now on, keep a close eye on him. Without my order, don’t let him leave the martial hall.

Can’t take hardship, can’t you?

Don’t like cultivation, can’t you?

Force him to the brink, and make him a martial artist, no matter what!"

Qin Li said angrily, determined to severely punish Xu Wuzhou and not let him be as reckless as before.

"Okay, Uncle Qin, I’ll do my best."

Uncle Qin is a good person. Last night, he had been sorting through the knowledge of this world, knowing that to survive and thrive in this unfamiliar place, he needed to become a martial artist and gain powerful strength.

So, last night he set his first small goal: become a martial artist.

Who would have thought, when you’re sleepy, someone would bring you a pillow. Uncle Qin is really considerate! "..." Qin Yunjie was taken aback by Xu Wuzhou’s grateful expression: Was this kid hit on the head last night?

Does he think his father is encouraging him?

... Seeing Xu Wuzhou being led away by Qin Yunjie, Qin Li sat back in his seat with a bitter smile: "I thought Xu Brother’s son, no matter how bad, wouldn’t be that bad, but I never expected him to be such a scoundrel."

At this, Qin Li felt guilty towards Qin Qingmou. He was truly disappointed in Xu Wuzhou, "I shouldn’t have forced you.

What do you think?"

"Last night, we went through the ceremony and the rites.

No matter what I think, he is my husband now.

Can I punish my own husband?"

Qin Qingmou said expressionlessly and then turned to leave.

"Look at what you’ve done."

Lin Xiuqing glared at her husband, "Yes, I know you and Xu Brother were sworn brothers, but you didn’t have to sacrifice your daughter.

Qingmou has the potential to enter the Dao through literature. If she could enter the Dao, she would rise to the top.

Even if she can’t enter the Dao, her cultivation talent isn’t bad.

She should have a more brilliant and broad life, but now... what kind of husband did she get?

Sob..."

Seeing his wife in tears, Qin Li’s face turned red with embarrassment, and his anger towards Xu Wuzhou grew even more.

"Ah! The deed is done.

You need to pay more attention to Qingmou and comfort her.

The family business is also having problems, which is causing me a lot of stress."

Qin Li said to his wife.

"What happened?"

Lin Xiuqing was concerned for her husband.

"Our Qin family mainly makes weapons. Other families do too, but their quality and craftsmanship are not as good as ours.

Our Qin family became one of the six major families in Lin’an because of these two industries."

Lin Xiuqing nodded. Each of the six major families had a core industry, and the Qin family was known for its weapons, while the others had different advantages.

"But recently, the Mao and Li families have found some experts with sword intent from somewhere.

The weapons they forge, nourished by sword intent, have greatly improved in quality.

As a result, our Qin family’s business has plummeted. If this continues, it will shake our foundation, and our core industry will be taken over by others."

Qin Li’s face was full of worry.

Lin Xiuqing was also shocked. She knew how important the weapon industry was to the Qin family.

If it were taken over, the Qin family would directly decline.

What would a declining Qin family face?

A tiger without teeth, would the wolves not swarm?

The Qin family hasn’t been without enemies over the years.

"Pay more attention to the family affairs."

Qin Li paused and continued, "Xu Wuzhou... forget it, let’s not talk about that scoundrel."

Qin Li had given Xu Wuzhou too many chances and was now resigned. He was just a lump of mud that couldn’t be shaped.

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