Old Master Wang?

After a long talk with Luo Zhengwen, Wang Sheng returned home, still tipsy.

Seeing this, Li Xuan and Wang Qinshi quickly prepared hot water, brewed tea, and helped Wang Sheng sober up and bathe.

The two women knew they had no other path but to depend on Wang Sheng. If they lost his protection, their enemies could find them at any moment.

Therefore, the conquered women served Wang Sheng with all their heart, not daring to complain.

Moreover, they had already done what needed to be done. The most convenient way to conquer a woman was through intimacy.

Splash...

Hot water poured into the wooden tub, sending up clouds of steam.

Wang Sheng soaked comfortably in the water, eyes closed, contemplating his next steps.

His path with the Great Tablet Shattering Hand was blocked. It would take at least a year or two to get the follow-up techniques.

He needed to find another cultivation method that could lead him to Dark Energy, or even Transforming Energy.

The Forging Gold Technique only reached Dark Energy.

The Blood Stacking Technique was a burst secret art, not a method for advancement.

As for the Yin Blood Claw and Nine Dragon Staff, one only had a Bright Energy technique, and the other reached Dark Energy, neither of which could cultivate to Transforming Energy.

"It seems I need to visit the black market and see if I can buy a cultivation method that leads directly to Transforming Energy."

"Senior Brother Luo mentioned that the Yu family's extermination case is deeply involved. Ordinary people should stay away. I should be fine. If there's trouble, it should be the Liu family."

"I heard this Bone Strengthening Pill has miraculous effects. The first dose is the most potent, strengthening tendons and altering bones, improving potential, and enhancing bone quality. It's also a treasure pill for body refiners."

Thoughts raced through Wang Sheng's mind. As the last bucket of hot water was poured.

Wang Sheng's eyes snapped open.

Li Xuan and Wang Qinshi were startled.

"Come in. Wash together!"

Wang Sheng said calmly.

Li Xuan's face instantly turned crimson, and she turned her head away.

But Li Xuan's expression stiffened. She saw her mother, Wang Qinshi, already obediently removing her outer clothes, then her inner garments...

The next day, Before Wang Sheng could leave his home, a Young Master from the Li family, where his parents resided, personally came to invite him for a talk.

Because Wang Sheng had advanced to Bright Energy, he had truly caught the eye of Grand Martial Master Zhao Jie and become a member of the Zhao Family Martial Arts Academy, with dozens of senior brothers at the Bright and Dark Energy levels.

Seeing Wang Sheng's rise, the Li family immediately invited him for a discussion about his parents' servant contract.

Li Manor.

In the main hall.

"Young Hero Wang is indeed a hero among youths! His bearing is magnificent and his demeanor is steady. To reach Bright Energy at such a young age – I really should have my own son learn from you. They are far inferior to you!"

Master Li and Madam Li sat in the main seats. The portly Master Li did not spare his praise, even belittling his own son.

The three Young Masters of the Li family, seated to the right, had displeased expressions but did not retort.

Although they were angered that their father compared their dignified Young Master status to that of a servant's son, and even said they were inferior to him!

If it were before, the child of a mere servant would have to be cautious even to enter this hall, let alone sit here as an equal to the masters of the house!

But Wang Sheng's status as a Bright Energy practitioner, and his discipleship under a Grand Martial Master, meant they truly dared not openly challenge Wang Sheng.

"Master Li flatters me. I merely had a bit of luck. I also thank the Li family for providing a place for my mother. I am deeply grateful!"

Wang Sheng said calmly.

"Not at all!"

"It is the Li family's fortune to have your parents here!"

Seeing Wang Sheng's politeness, Master Li became even more courteous, while also holding Wang Sheng in higher regard.

To become a disciple of a Grand Martial Master at such a young age, yet remain neither arrogant nor impatient, and understand courtesy and social etiquette – he was indeed a remarkable person!

Compared to his own spoiled sons, they were like three useless lumps of mud!

Master Li was lost in thought.

Suddenly, The Third Young Master Li stood up abruptly and left the hall without a word.

He let out a cold snort, clearly annoyed by the insincere pleasantries.

"Father, Mother, I'll go check on Third Brother!"

The Second Young Master Li also didn't want to stay. He said this and ran off. Only the Eldest Young Master Li cursed inwardly.

"Insolent! You scoundrels, you scoundrels!"

Master Li hadn't expected that as soon as he was thinking about his unpromising sons, these brats would openly disrespect him.

Master Li rose in anger, cursing repeatedly.

Half a day later, After a long chat with Master Li, Wang Sheng, accompanied by his mother Madam Han and father Father Wang, walked out of the Li residence.

"Heh heh, I knew my son would amount to something, I just knew it!!!"

Father Wang's heart was bursting with joy, his face full of pride. He had clearly forgotten how he had angrily dismissed Wang Sheng's pursuit of martial arts as a pipe dream just a few months ago.

"Hmph, that's not what you were saying back then!"

Madam Han, seeing her son who could now stand on equal footing with Master Li and had achieved success, was also smiling broadly. She shot Father Wang a look and undermined him.

"Well, that was on purpose back then, to spur him on. How else would Xiao Sheng have achieved this today!"

Father Wang retorted stubbornly.

"Go help your mother with the luggage!"

Wang Sheng couldn't stand his father's stubbornness any longer and said.

"I, I'll listen to Xiao Sheng!"

Upon hearing his son ordering him around, Father Wang's rebellious streak flared up, and he wanted to argue. But when he saw Wang Sheng's calm eyes, he immediately fell silent. His lips trembled for a moment before he lowered his head in submission.

Soon, The three returned home.

Because the old house was too small, Wang Sheng immediately bought the house next door and knocked down the connecting wall, making it all one property.

Father Wang and Mother Wang lived in the old house.

Wang Sheng, along with Li Xuan and Wang Qinshi, lived in the adjacent house.

As the family busied themselves with moving, they naturally drew the attention of the neighbors.

"Oh my, Old Wang, why are you back? Did the Li residence kick you out?"

A thin woman, her back bent from years of carrying heavy loads, her face etched with frost and wrinkles, emerged from the house opposite. She spoke with surprise tinged with a hint of mockery.

Other neighbors also emerged, watching with a certain indifference.

Compared to Father Wang and Mother Wang, ordinary folk felt their own status was higher than that of servants, so they couldn't be bothered to interact with the Wang family.

And because Wang Sheng often left early and returned late, focusing on his martial arts practice and maintaining a low profile, even if these women wanted to learn something, they never encountered Wang Sheng.

"You're talking nonsense!"

"Do you think I'd be kicked out by the Li residence? I'm not afraid to tell you, my boy has made something of himself! Master Li personally and respectfully sent us off!"

Father Wang was immediately annoyed. Looking for trouble, are we? he thought. He shot back immediately.

"You dare to slander Master Li, you dog slave who's eaten a leopard's gall!"

"Wang Sheng has made something of himself? I'm not afraid to tell you, my son Yumu is diligent and capable as a Grey-clothed Runner and has already been recognized by the captain. He's about to become a formal Green-clothed Runner. From now on, he'll be able to arrest anyone he pleases. Old Wang, it's not too late to apologize to me now!"

Although the stooped woman was short, her tone was surprisingly loud, as if her son had become the county magistrate.

Father Wang's expression froze upon hearing this. He was genuinely startled. After some thought, he decided it wasn't worth causing a lawsuit for a few words and bringing trouble to Wang Sheng. So, he intended to back down and apologize.

He didn't yet understand the confidence of a Bright Energy martial artist, believing that the government was far stronger than martial artists.

"Well, Sister Yu, you see, this..."

Just as Father Wang was about to apologize.

Suddenly, Someone pushed a wheelbarrow piled high with goods into Loach Street, escorted by several people dressed as servants, attracting everyone's attention.

"Master Wang, this is a housewarming gift from my master! There's rice, flour, salt, tea, and several bolts of cloth. It's just a small token, please accept it! So we can report back to him!"

Da Chong, who had previously been a servant at the Li residence with Father Wang, his expression complicated and his face beaming with a smile, bowed and hurried to Father Wang, clasping his hands in congratulations.

They had been servants together just fine before, but now this person's son had become a martial artist, and he had directly leaped in status to become a master!

Da Chong felt envy and jealousy, secretly thinking that he too would have to have more children in the future and have them practice martial arts.

"Oh, Da Chong, why are you being so polite with me!!!"

Hearing himself addressed as "Master Wang," Father Wang couldn't stop smiling. He felt more pleased than if he had eaten delicacies, his heart filled with joy.

He knew this was all because his son was capable, and that Master Li and Da Chong respected him!

Otherwise, in normal times, Da Chong would have surely said something like, With your character, you still dream of being a master? You're not even fit to shine the shoes of a master!

"Did I hear that wrong? You called him, Master, Wang???"

The thin woman, Mother Yu's mother, widened her eyes at the scene. Looking at the wheelbarrow piled high with goods, her heart churned with immense waves, her voice trembling, and she exclaimed incredulously at the top of her lungs, full of shock.