The weather was gradually warming, and patches of green had appeared across the mountain wilderness as far as the eye could see.
At the Flying Horse Camp, Little Fatty Liang Dabao walked into the barracks beaming. "Hu Lao San next door said that if I teach him to recite the Qing Nang Chapter, he'll take me to Yicui Tower for songs and a meal."
"I only memorized the Qing Nang Chapter thanks to Brother Zhong. Since I said I'd treat you to a meal, I definitely will. When the time comes, come with me, and we'll eat him out of house and home." Little Fatty looked exceedingly generous.
So this was how he planned to treat me? By mooching off someone else's meal?
"Why, thank you." Chen Mu rolled his eyes.
"Too bad Hu Lao San is so stupid. He can't remember a single sentence even after I teach it to him twice." Liang Dabao curled his lip. "Unlike me. With just a little guidance from you, I can recite the entire chapter."
Yes, yes, you're clever. You ask about every word three times.
Chen Mu squinted at him.
"It's all those squad leaders' fault. I heard every last one of them puts on airs and demands payment and tribute before they'll teach anyone to recite the Qing Nang Chapter."
"And they only teach it twice a day. No wonder everyone learns so slowly." Liang Dabao looked disdainful.
"They're throwing their weight around like this—aren't they afraid someone will master the Nether God Transformation and come back to settle scores with them?"
I want to settle scores with them right now!
Chen Mu gritted his teeth.
Extortion was one thing, but they only taught them twice a day?
*You took their money. If you don't teach them properly, aren't you