Radish Pit

"Who?"

"You!"

"Me?"

"Who else could it be but you?"

Xu Wenzhu tapped the tabletop.

Liang Qu caught on at once and swiftly lifted the pot to brew tea.

Billowing white steam rose up. The tea leaves unfurled, and the boiling water turned into a bright yellow brew.

"Uncle Xu, explain it to me. How could I possibly be capable of something like this?"

"Octopus King is a Demon King of the sea. We do not yet know what level he is at, but it certainly will not be low. Sea Market Master is a top-tier Great Demon, equivalent to a Celestial Grandmaster. Why would such a demon, trapped as she is, write to a mere Hunting Tiger like you and ask for help? How many heads and hands do you have?"

Liang Qu nodded repeatedly. "One head and two hands, no more than anyone else. To be honest, I'm wondering about that too."

"Among today's merchant caravan, there are plenty like you. Even if Sea Market Master knows you are extraordinarily talented and have a promising future, what could a few more years—even ten years—of growth do for you? You could become a Grandmaster or even a Great Grandmaster and still be unable to meddle in this matter. Yet Sea Market Master still sent you a letter. That means she has pinned her chance of survival on you. Think carefully. What is so crucial about you?"

A thoughtful look appeared in Liang Qu's eyes.

He glanced around.

Yang Dongxiong, Su Guishan, Xu Wenzhu... they were all present.

"Sea Market Master actually wants to use me as a springboard to reach the court?"

"You can be taught. Most others who received that note would be unwilling to take such a risk. You are different. Feelings are unreliable; profit moves the