Mother and Daughter

A moment later, Wang Sheng retracted his fist, his chest calming as he exhaled a long breath of stale air.

"Senior Brother, I heard a story when I was young. A group of bandits gathered in the mountains to cause trouble. The court couldn't defeat them for a long time, so they decided to grant them amnesty and have them deal with another group of bandits. In the end, the plan was very successful. One group of bandits was wiped out, and the strength of the bandits who were granted amnesty was greatly weakened. They were then poisoned and killed by the court with wine."

A look of surprise flashed through Luo Zhengwen's eyes, "Junior Brother, are you saying the Martial Alliance?"

"Hahaha, Senior Brother, don't overthink it. I just mean that bandits are bandits, and officials are officials. Sometimes they shouldn't be confused."

"As for that trial. Junior Brother is weak and frail, and definitely no match for the great beast. Going up the mountain is undoubtedly suicide. Please decline it on my behalf, Senior Brother."

Wang Sheng shook his head, said a few more words, and then bid farewell to Luo Zhengwen.

Wang Sheng had too many things to do, and he had to seize every moment to practice martial arts. He was also planning to leave Ershui City soon, so he couldn't be bothered to manage these relationships.

Luo Zhengwen watched Wang Sheng's retreating back, his eyes lost in thought.

He understood what Wang Sheng meant.

Chivalrous individuals defy prohibitions with martial arts. The forces of the jianghu are inherently at odds with the government. If the Martial Alliance were weakened by fighting the rebels, it might be met with a stab in the back from the court.

"But, being in the jianghu, one can't always act as one pleases!"

Even though Luo Zhengwen understood Wang Sheng's words, his Luo family's businesses were all here. Their hundred years of accumulation couldn't be abandoned so easily.

Luo Zhengwen returned to the small circle and informed Li Hu and the others of Wang Sheng's inability to help.

"Hmph, Junior Brother Luo, I told you that Wang Sheng was useless, but you didn't believe me. If he had shamelessly begged you for help to complete the trial and join, I would have taught him a lesson or two to let him know his place and not to swindle others using our name. Now it seems he's sensible enough."

A woman with a harsh appearance and light makeup snorted coldly. Her name was Wei Lingqin, from the prominent Wei family. She looked down on Wang Sheng, a person with a Low-grade Physique and the son of a servant, seeing no potential in him.

This was a clear prejudice.

Wei Lingqin didn't actually know Wang Sheng well.

But she was the eldest daughter of the Wei family. If Wang Sheng had a High-grade Physique, she would have tolerated it. But Wang Sheng was a Low-grade Physique. Such talent was common among the Wei family's servants. Wei Lingqin herself found these servants utterly lowly.

Therefore, Wei Lingqin couldn't stand someone who was only fit to be a servant in her house daring to stand with her and lower her status.

"Senior Sister Wei is right. I don't know why you, Senior Brother Luo, took a liking to this kid. Could it be that Senior Brother Luo has a penchant for men! Hahaha!"

A faint smile appeared on Fang Mingguang's face as he said this casually.

"Junior Brother Fang, loose lips sink ships."

Luo Zhengwen shot Fang Mingguang a cold glance.

"Yes, yes!"

Fang Mingguang cursed inwardly. The Luo family was powerful, so he could only lower his head.

"Actually, Junior Brother Wang Sheng is quite diligent. He's a good person too. It's a pity that his physique and family background are too poor."

Wei Yu spoke a fair word.

Putting aside the commotion in the Martial Academy, Wang Sheng strode towards the Golden Bull Gang.

Ox Estate.

In the main hall.

Ox Cyclone, dressed in silk and with his hands behind his back, his fat body made him look like a wealthy landowner.

"Protector Wang, I originally intended to target the White Tiger Gang. But unfortunately, I'm marrying my fourth concubine this month. As you know, on such a joyous occasion, there should be no bloodshed."

"So I've decided that this month won't work. Next month, I have to host a birthday celebration for my wife's family to appease her emotions. So, it will be the month after next."

Wang Sheng looked at Ox Cyclone's greasy face, unable to see the ferocious appearance he had when he charged into battle a few months ago.

Wealth indeed nurtures people.

But a gentle haven can also be a hero's tomb.

If you like this book, remember to add it to your bookshelf to avoid losing it next time.

"Alright, Gang Leader. I'll take my leave then."

Wang Sheng cupped his hands and was about to leave.

"Wait a moment. Protector Wang. You've been an elder in our gang for a long time. I heard you're still living in that old house on Loach Street, and you don't have anyone to do your laundry or cooking."

"How about this, I'll arrange for a young lady to go over, cook for you, and warm your bed. Wouldn't that be nice?"

As Ox Cyclone spoke, he had a servant outside find Madam Li, not giving Wang Sheng a chance to refuse.

"Gang Leader, I've only recently entered Bright Energy. Practicing martial arts consumes a lot, and I have no extra money at home. How can I afford to keep someone!"

Wang Sheng's expression turned serious, and he firmly refused.

"That's not how you should think about it. How much can one woman eat? On the contrary, with a woman, you can definitely eat more comfortably and enjoy yourself more."

"Hahaha, speaking of which, Protector Wang, you're so young. Could it be that you're still a virgin? Once you understand the joys of men and women, you'll be hooked."

"Let me tell you, this young lady is a renowned beauty in our gang."

"She was originally the daughter of Protector Li Wu. Protector Li died last month from practicing martial arts gone awry. The mother and daughter were left behind and became targets, begging me for protection. If it weren't for the fact that my fourth concubine was already arranged, then in another two months, Madam Li would have been my fifth concubine!"

Ox Cyclone thought of the beauty's appearance and let out a lewd laugh.

"Li Wu!"

Wang Sheng was a little surprised.

Li Wu and Zhao Tun, the two Protectors, had found him after the Earth Dragon Gang was wiped out and had a drink with him.

The gist was that Wang Sheng had performed too well, causing them, the old Protectors, to lose face.

So, Li Wu and Zhao Tun half-persuaded and half-threatened Wang Sheng, telling him not to show off too much.

At the time, Wang Sheng had money and was eager to take medicine and practice martial arts, so he endured it for a while, planning to settle the score with them one by one after his cultivation greatly increased.

But he hadn't expected Li Wu to die from qi deviation so soon.

And his daughter had become Wang Sheng's maid.

Just a maid.

Ox Cyclone hadn't mentioned the etiquette for taking a concubine, which meant she was sent as a maid, or even a female servant.

Just as Wang Sheng was hesitating whether to settle Li Wu's score with his daughter, the servants outside the door brought in Madam Li and her mother, Madam Li Qin.

"Holy crap, are they mother and daughter?"

Ox Cyclone's eyes widened, and he was the first to curse!

He had only seen Li Wu's daughter come to seek his protection, but he had never seen Li Wu's wife.

He had been a little curious then, why Li Wu's wife hadn't shown up after his death, and instead, his daughter had.

Now that he saw her, Madam Li Qin was kept so fair and tender by Li Wu. Her small, palm-sized face was very endearing. Despite being over thirty, she looked very similar to her daughter, and was even three points more beautiful than her daughter, possessing a mature charm. She appeared shy, yet flirtatious!

"Thank you, Gang Leader, for fulfilling my wish! This subordinate is deeply grateful."

Wang Sheng quickly thanked him.

Ox Cyclone wanted to go back on his word and was thinking of how to say it when Wang Sheng directly took one by each hand and quickly pulled them away from the Ox Estate.

"Damn it, this Protector Wang is willing now!"

"Fucking Li Wu, no wonder he never let his main wife out to meet people. She's even prettier than my own wife and concubines. He deserved to die, probably died because of this woman!"

Ox Cyclone cursed, feeling extremely depressed.