Chapter 19

Wang Yue frowned and thought to himself, "Why did Kang Min come so quickly?"

Wang Yue ignored Kang Min and said to Qiao Feng, "Leader Qiao, my father is seriously ill and needs a herb called 'Ziyang Bamboo.' I have traveled all over the south and north of the river, even to the Western Regions and the East Sea, but I have not found it. I know that the Beggar Sect has many disciples spread across the land, so I want to ask Leader Qiao for help. If you can find the Ziyang Bamboo, I am willing to exchange it for the soy sauce recipe."

Upon hearing that Wang Yue was willing to exchange the soy sauce recipe, Qiao Feng and the elders were shocked. Over the years, the soy sauce from Wang Family Village had been sold to countries like the Song, Liao, Western Xia, and Dali. The profits were comparable to the salt tax of the imperial court. Although the profits from soy sauce were heavily taxed and cut, Wang Family Village still made a fortune every day.

Ah Bi shouted, "Brother Wang Yue, no! The profits from soy sauce are related to the entire Wang Family Village, the Suzhou authorities, and even the imperial court. If you hand over the soy sauce recipe, the Suzhou authorities and the imperial court will not agree, and even Wang Family Village will be disappointed in you."

Wang Yue smiled confidently and said, "It's fine. If they really don't agree, I will compensate them. The profitable recipes I have are not just soy sauce and five-spice seasoning."

"Leader Qiao, what do you think?" Wang Yue looked at Qiao Feng and asked.

Kang Min felt a pang of pain when she heard that Wang Yue was willing to hand over the soy sauce recipe to the Beggar Sect. She and Wang Yue had become intimate, and she instinctively considered herself his woman, and his wealth naturally belonged to her. Handing over the soy sauce recipe made her feel very reluctant.

Qiao Feng was also tempted. Although the Beggar Sect was known as the largest sect in the world and was on par with the Shaolin Temple, the sect had many members, and the expenses for food and clothing were considerable. The Beggar Sect, though composed of beggars, could not just beg. After all, begging could not sustain such a large organization.

Just as Qiao Feng was about to agree, Kang Min's voice came, "Leader, Brother Wang Yue is looking for something very rare. Even with the large number of disciples in the Beggar Sect, it might not be found. Finding precious herbs relies on luck. If the leader fails to find the herb but gets the soy sauce recipe, it could damage the reputation of the Beggar Sect. Please think carefully."

Qiao Feng nodded and said, "Lady Kang is right. Brother Wang Yue, although your offer is very tempting, I, Qiao Feng, will not take your soy sauce recipe if I cannot find the Ziyang Bamboo."

Wang Yue clasped his hands and said, "I trust Leader Qiao's integrity."

Wang Yue took out a drawing of the Ziyang Bamboo. This was a detailed drawing he had made based on Xue Mu Hua's description, almost as clear as a black and white photograph.

"This is what the Ziyang Bamboo looks like. If Leader Qiao finds it, just send a message to Suzhou, and I will come. At that time, I will hand over the soy sauce recipe." Wang Yue handed the drawing to Qiao Feng.

Qiao Feng nodded and smiled, "Alright, let's make it a deal. I will have my million disciples keep an eye out for the Ziyang Bamboo."

In ancient times, people valued integrity, and in the martial world, it was considered more important than life itself.

Wang Yue and Qiao Feng did not sign a contract; they only had a verbal agreement.

"Since that's the case, I will take my leave. When I return to Suzhou, I will send 100,000 taels of silver to the Beggar Sect. After all, I cannot let the brothers of the Beggar Sect work for nothing." Wang Yue said.

Qiao Feng did not refuse and nodded, "Thank you, Brother Wang Yue."

The fact that Wang Yue would send 100,000 taels of silver to the Beggar Sect made the members of the sect very happy. They had never seen so much money before.

In the eyes of the Beggar Sect, Wang Yue was a great person. He had paid before the task was even completed.

Wang Yue held Ah Bi's hand and was about to leave.

"Brother Wang Yue, wait a moment." Kang Min stepped forward and looked at Wang Yue.

Wang Yue looked at Kang Min calmly, as if nothing had happened the night before, "What is it, Lady Ma?"

Kang Min looked at Ah Bi with envy. This little girl was not as beautiful as herself, yet she was holding Wang Yue's hand?

"Is this young lady your sweetheart, Brother Wang Yue?" Kang Min looked at Ah Bi and smiled, "Miss, you are truly blessed."

Ah Bi smiled, "I am Ah Bi, and I have met Lady Ma."

Wang Yue frowned and said, "Lady Ma, if you have something to say, please say it. Otherwise, I will take my leave."

Kang Min leaned close to Wang Yue's ear and whispered, "Yue, I know where the Ziyang Bamboo is. If you agree to marry me, I will tell you immediately."

Wang Yue laughed coldly, "Lady Ma, you are joking. Goodbye."

"Ah Bi, let's go." Wang Yue held Ah Bi's hand and left the apricot grove.

Kang Min's eyes flashed with anger, and she thought to herself, "Wang Yue, as long as you want your father to recover, you will eventually come to me."

When Kang Min and Wang Yue were talking, their actions were ambiguous. Apart from Bai Shijin and Quan Guanqing, who knew that Kang Min was Wang Yue's woman, no one else knew. They thought Kang Min and Wang Yue were discussing something secret that should not be overheard. After all, it was their first meeting, and no one would believe they had a romantic relationship.

Bao Bu Tong watched Wang Yue and Ah Bi leave and whispered, "This Wang Yue is really generous, giving 100,000 taels of silver at once. We and Young Master have been trying hard for years and have only managed to get 200,000 taels of silver."

Feng Bo E was also envious, "If Young Master could get the soy sauce recipe, it would make his great cause much easier."

Wang Yuyan sighed. She wanted to help Murong Fu, but she only knew some martial arts theory and was not skilled in business or wealth.

And Azhu was just a maid, only responsible for serving her master and not thinking about much else.

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"Brother Wang Yue, that Lady Ma has a bad heart."

Ah Bi could clearly feel the hostility emanating from Kang Min.

Wang Yue smiled, "It's not that she has a bad heart, but that she is very jealous and acts impulsively. Let's not talk about her anymore. We should hurry on our way. The weather looks like it might rain, and we need to find a place to shelter."

Ah Bi nodded, "Yes, I will follow Brother Wang Yue. By the way, didn't Lady Ma say she knew where the Ziyang Bamboo was? Why didn't you agree to her?"

Wang Yue looked at Ah Bi in surprise. Kang Min's voice was very low, and he didn't expect Ah Bi to hear it.

"You heard it?" Wang Yue smiled.

Ah Bi nodded, "Yes."

Wang Yue said, "Kang Min is a woman with deep scheming. She cannot be trusted easily. The Ziyang Bamboo is a very rare herb. Even the divine doctor Xue and Wang Yuyan don't know about it. How could she, as Ma Dayuan's wife, know about it? She is lying to me, just trying to establish a connection."

Ah Bi looked at Wang Yue, "So, you won't marry her, right?"

Wang Yue smiled, "Of course not."

Hearing Wang Yue's answer, Ah Bi felt relieved. She was really afraid that Wang Yue would agree to marry Kang Min. After all, Kang Min was beautiful and had the charm of a mature woman, which most men could not resist.

Even the usually confident Ah Bi was a bit worried about a woman like Kang Min.

Wang Yue suddenly said, "Ah Bi, when we return to Suzhou, let's get married."

Father Wang Danhe and Mother had urged Wang Yue several times to get married.

Wang Danhe knew he didn't have many years left to live. Now that his son had achieved success, his only regret was that Wang Yue was not married.

If he could see Wang Yue get married and have a grandson before he died, he would have no regrets.

Wang Yue also felt that Ah Bi was not young anymore, almost 21 years old. At this age, other women already had children.

Ah Bi asked in shock, "Brother Wang Yue, what did you say?"

Wang Yue looked into Ah Bi's eyes and said, "I said, when we return home, let's get married."

Ah Bi nodded, "Yes."

Tears rolled down her eyes. After waiting for so many years, she finally heard these words from Wang Yue. Ah Bi felt very happy and content.

Ah Bi hugged Wang Yue and whispered, "Brother Wang Yue, my greatest wish in life is to be your wife. You are finally going to marry me, and I feel so happy."

Wang Yue held Ah Bi's delicate body, and his heart was filled with happiness.

"It's raining."

Wang Yue said.

Raindrops fell on their bodies, and Wang Yue and Ah Bi felt a slight chill.

"Brother Wang Yue, there is a house ahead. Let's go in to shelter from the rain." Ah Bi said.

Wang Yue nodded, "Alright."

...

"Creak."

Wang Yue pushed open the door and called out, "Is anyone home?"

"Who is it?"

A middle-aged farmer came out and saw Wang Yue and Ah Bi, asking.

Wang Yue smiled, "We are a couple on a journey, but it started raining, so we came in to shelter. I hope you can help us."

The farmer smiled, "Of course, of course. My place is big, and it's just my wife and I living here. No one usually comes, so you are my guests. We welcome you."

Wang Yue smiled, "Thank you, sir."

After Wang Yue and Ah Bi entered the house, the farmer and his wife brought food to serve them, very warmly.

Wang Yue thought to himself, when they leave, he would give them some extra silver. This family, being farmers, must not have an easy life.

...

"Miss Wang, there is a house. Let's go in to shelter."

Duan Yu's voice came from outside.

Duan Yu carried Wang Yuyan into the house and saw Wang Yue and Ah Bi eating, immediately surprised, then happy, "Master Wang Yue, Miss Ah Bi, I didn't expect to see you here."

Wang Yuyan was poisoned by Su Beiqing, unable to move, and could only be carried by Duan Yu.

"Ah Bi." Wang Yuyan called out.

Ah Bi was also surprised, "Miss, what happened to you?"

Wang Yue smiled, "She was poisoned. Ah Bi, take Miss Wang to have a hot bath and change clothes."

Ah Bi nodded, "Okay, Brother Wang Yue."

Wang Yue invited Duan Yu, "Sit down and eat."

Duan Yu was anxious, "Master Wang Yue, we should leave as soon as Miss Wang comes out. There are many pursuers behind us, and they will be here soon."

Wang Yue smiled, "Oh? Is that so?"

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