Chapter 93

The streets of Daxia City were much wider and grander than those of Nanfeng City, neatly paved with blue stones that fit together seamlessly. The streets crisscrossed in all directions, and towering buildings rose from the ground, giving people a sense of being lost amidst them.

The dense crowds seemed endless, bustling and roaring like thunder, echoing over the city.

This was Daxia City, the center of Daxia.

As Li Luo sat in the carriage, his gaze passed through the window, surveying this city that exuded a sense of majesty. On another street, Si Qiying climbed up to a tavern by the street and entered a private room.

"Hey, you're back?"

In the private room, a young man was sipping tea, leisurely watching the crowds on the street. When he turned and saw Si Qiying, he couldn't help but smile.

The young man was tall and had a rather heroic appearance, with sword-like eyebrows and star-like eyes. However, his hair, like Si Qiying's, was green, probably due to family genetics.

He was Si Qiying's older brother, Si Tianming.

"How was it? Did you see that young lord?" Si Tianming asked with a smile.

Si Qiying gritted her teeth and said, "I saw him, he's just a little rascal! His skills aren't great, he just likes to tattle, as immature as a child!"

"Moreover, Sister Qing'e is too biased, she even beat me up." Si Qiying said, somewhat unhappy. Previously, Jiang Qing'e had a good relationship with her, treating her like a younger sister, but now she realized that Jiang Qing'e clearly favored Li Luo more.

"I think you're the one who's immature. What kind of relationship does she have with Li Luo? If you want to compete with Li Luo, isn't that just asking for humiliation?" Si Tianming said helplessly.

"I'm not competing with him. It's just that Sister Qing'e said she doesn't like you." Si Qiying shot a glance at her brother.

However, Si Tianming just smiled and said, "Do we need to say such things? Can't I feel it during our interactions?"

"Moreover, someone as excellent as Jiang Qing'e has the right to say such things."

But Si Qiying was somewhat unwilling and said, "Big Brother, you can't compare to Sister Qing'e, but at the very least, you're a hundred times better than Li Luo, right?"

"You are now a four-star student at the Holy Profound Star Academy, with the strength of a Earth Fiend General. Even some of the Golden Radiance Mentors in the academy say you have a high probability of becoming a marquis and one of the top experts in Daxia!"

"But do you think becoming a marquis will make Jiang Qing'e favor you?"

Si Tianming sighed lightly and said, "Qiying, I've told you before, the power to dissolve the marriage contract between Li Luo and Jiang Qing'e lies not with Li Luo but with Jiang Qing'e. As long as she doesn't agree, no one can dissolve the contract."

"Besides, although I like Jiang Qing'e, I don't necessarily have to pursue a result."

Si Qiying pouted and said, "Big Brother, you're such a romantic. If you had the chance to pursue Sister Qing'e, would you?"

Si Tianming showed a somewhat awkward smile, the answer was obvious.

Si Qiying looked at him with disdain and then encouraged him, "Big Brother, believe in yourself. Your talent, strength, and reputation are among the best in the young generation of Daxia. As long as you persist, I think Sister Qing'e will eventually see your excellence!"

"Moreover, with Li Luo as a contrast, it will highlight that you are the better match!"

Si Tianming smiled helplessly and said, "Don't worry about these things. Also, don't think about causing trouble for Li Luo in the future. There's no need. He is the young lord of Luolan Manor. If you provoke him, Jiang Qing'e will deal with you, and I won't be able to intervene."

"I have no interest in causing him trouble." Si Qiying said lazily.

"But this time, he made me unhappy. Next time, if Zebex wants to cause him trouble, I won't help him anymore."

Si Tianming shook his head and didn't say more. The young lord should have some ability to handle trouble; otherwise, being the top in Tianshu County would be too much of a joke.

However, speaking of which, the Zebex Manor seems to have some recent activities, not sure if they are targeting Luolan Manor.

The carriage passed through the wide streets and finally stopped outside an estate.

This was the headquarters of Luolan Manor.

Li Luo and Jiang Qing'e stepped out of the carriage. He looked at the estate and couldn't help but whistle. The old residence in Nanfeng City was already quite spacious, but compared to this headquarters, it lacked some grandeur.

Around the estate, guards patrolled, and sharp eyes scanned from the watchtowers.

"I have already notified all the responsible persons of Luolan Manor in Daxia City to gather at the headquarters later. Since the young lord has come to Daxia City, he should familiarize himself with these key figures of Luolan Manor." Jiang Qing'e said.

She looked at Li Luo and added, "These responsible persons manage various industries of Luolan Manor in Daxia City. You should know that the annual income of Luolan Manor, all the branches outside Daxia combined, only account for 60%, while the remaining 40% comes from the industries in Daxia City."

Li Luo was somewhat surprised. He hadn't expected that the income from Daxia City would account for such a high proportion of Luolan Manor's total income.

Truly, Daxia is the center.

"In the past few years, when I took over Luolan Manor, the various industries in the capital were heavily interfered with by Pei Hao. However, after several years of rectification, his influence has been significantly reduced, and the capital has stabilized." Jiang Qing'e continued.

Li Luo said, "You've worked hard, Qing'e."

The industries of Luolan Manor in the capital were too significant. If they were all eroded and controlled by Pei Hao, the headquarters of Luolan Manor would be in name only. Fortunately, Jiang Qing'e acted quickly; otherwise, the situation of Luolan Manor would be even worse.

As they spoke, they entered the estate gate. Suddenly, a robust figure rushed towards Li Luo, and a heart-wrenching cry echoed: "Ah, my young lord, you've finally come to Daxia City! Old Niu really misses you!"

The cry deafened Li Luo, making him feel as if he was locked in an iron hoop, unable to breathe.

Moreover, the strong oil smell from the person in front of him penetrated Li Luo's nose, rushing to his brain.

"Uncle Biao, you're almost suffocating him." Jiang Qing'e's voice, tinged with a smile, saved Li Luo.

The robust figure quickly released Li Luo. At this moment, Li Luo finally saw his appearance. It was a bald, muscular middle-aged man, his body covered in oil, his face exuding a fierce look, and a butcher's knife hanging from his waist, reflecting a cold light.

"Are you..." Li Luo looked at the man, vaguely remembering him but unable to recall his name.

"Young lord, I'm Niu Biao. Don't you remember? When you were little, I used to cook for you." The bald man quickly said.

Hearing the name, Li Luo's memory became clearer. In his memory, there indeed was a bald man who used to be with him, but after the headquarters of Luolan Manor moved, he had no more impression.

"Uncle Biao is the most senior person in Luolan Manor. He has been there since Master and Mistress founded Luolan Manor. His cooking skills are famous in Daxia City, and he is now responsible for the food at the headquarters." Jiang Qing'e smiled at Li Luo.

Li Luo suddenly clapped his hands, "I remember now!"

"You're Uncle Biao! The one who looks fierce but can't even kill a chicken himself, the one who tricked me into the kitchen to kill a chicken when I was little!"

Niu Biao's face froze, and he said awkwardly, "Young lord, your memory is really good, you still remember such an old thing."

Li Luo couldn't help but laugh. The fierce appearance of the person in front of him was in stark contrast to his personality. Who would have thought that a person who could scare children with just his appearance couldn't even kill a chicken himself.

People say that the butcher's knife on Niu Biao's waist has probably never seen blood, just for show.

However, after laughing, a sense of familiarity arose. After all, the person in front of him was indeed an old member of Luolan Manor, a truly trustworthy person.

"Uncle Biao, I'll trouble you to take care of me again." Li Luo reached out and patted Niu Biao's greasy, muscular arm.

Niu Biao, moved, held Li Luo's hand and said, "I've always wanted to go to Nanfeng City to take care of the young lord, but Xiao Jiang didn't allow it. Now that you're in Daxia City, I'll definitely make you fat and healthy."

He touched Li Luo's arm and sighed, "The young lord is still a bit weak. I'll go and prepare a big nourishing pot for you right away!"

Saying that, he turned and left in a hurry.

"Uncle Biao is still so impulsive." Li Luo looked at his robust back and smiled.

Jiang Qing'e said, "Uncle Biao is a trustworthy person. I originally planned to have him manage some other industries of Luolan Manor, but he refused, wanting to stay in the kitchen."

"He's happy, so there's no need to force him." Li Luo said.

Jiang Qing'e nodded and said, "Let's go, I'll show you around here first. After eating, the responsible persons should arrive. It might be a bit tiring today."

Li Luo smiled, "What's tiring about this? You've been supporting Luolan Manor for years, which must be even more tiring."

"You're getting better at talking. I bet you've said a lot to the girls in the academy, haven't you?" Jiang Qing'e said with a smile.

"Jealous?"

Jiang Qing'e lightly laughed and walked forward, her voice carrying a hint of pride, "Jealous? I haven't experienced it yet. You try harder, I hope you can make me experience it."

Li Luo looked at her beautiful back and angrily caught up.

What should he say? Jiang Qing'e, you're being too much, thirty years in the east...

Today, you're indifferent to me, the atmosphere is wrong.

Sigh, forget it.

"What are we having for dinner tonight?"