Central Starskiff Haven, [ Sleepless Earl ] Teahouse
"Young lady, this... isn't this a bit odd? I've long heard that Xianzhou Tea House has a rich tea culture and a tradition of hospitality. This is strange, am I not a guest? Am I a guest or not?"
"Guest, you..."
Mengming looked at Scott, who was clearly annoyed, and was about to say something when he interrupted her directly:
"Don't call me a guest! You don't even consider me a guest. I wanted tea that was neither too hot nor too cold, with the perfect temperature, but the tea you served was either cold or scalding hot. Your Xianzhou really knows how to treat guests!"
Scott said without any attempt to hide his sarcasm, "And on top of that, your tea is as muddy as water, yet you dare to charge me? Aren't you bullying an honest person?!"
"Don't call this ' The Sleepless Earl ' anymore, it's hard to remember. I'll send you a plaque later with four big characters on it: ' The Xianzhou Sets Sail,' and you must hang it up for me."
"Oh, it's you again?"
March 7th pursed her lips. This time back in the Xianzhou Luofu, Scott's appearance rate seemed a bit too high.
"Oh my, which hero is it this time?"
Scott turned around and looked at Star and March 7th's group who were approaching.
"It's me, your great-aunt! Oh wait, I don't think I'm that handsome... Xing, what do you say!"
"She's your ancestor, March 7th!"
"That's right! I am your ancestor." March 7th said, hands on hips.
"Never heard of it. Go back to where you came from," Scott said in an exaggerated tone.
"Mr. Scott, I am Yan Yanqing, a member of the Cloud Knight Lieutenant. We have met before. I hope you will watch your words and actions and refrain from causing trouble on the street."
Yanqing kindly reminded him, but Scott was unmoved and his tone became even more exaggerated:
"Huh?! I was just an ordinary customer complaining to the proprietress about the tea, and your Cloud Knights is even interfering with this? Who in the entire galaxy will dare to come to your Xianzhou for tea in the future?"
"Someone like you, really a tourist on the Xianzhou?" Yunli sneered.
"Then tell me, if I'm not a tourist, what am I? A prisoner of the Xianzhou?"
"In short, if you want to bully the young boss's wife in front of me, you'd better ask the weapon in my hand if it's allowed!"
Scott looked at the weapon in March 7th's hand and scoffed, "Huh?! Oh, that really scared me! Without that white-haired elf, you wouldn't be thinking of using these little iron pieces to take my life, would you?"
"A small piece of iron? This is a precious sword! I'm using it to learn the Xianzhou Technique!"
"Oh, so you're learning swordsmanship?"
Scott crossed his arms and looked March 7th up and down. "No wonder you're dressed like you're in a show. I don't think you're a local from Xianzhou either. Why do you insist on learning swordsmanship? If you're not comfortable, I can sell you the company's mecha."
"Pah, pah, pah! Who wants your crappy mech!"
"Don't underestimate the Xianzhou Sword Technique; your company's mechs are only good for team building activities."
"Ha~ I see you guys have absolutely no idea," Scott shouted. "Hey, show these country bumpkins what they're made of!"
As soon as he finished speaking, several of the company's mechs appeared near the [ Sleepless Earl ] teahouse, but they did not attract any more passersby.
"I must remind everyone in the company once again, open fighting is strictly prohibited on the Xianzhou Luofu," Yanqing warned, but Yunli's attitude was completely the opposite:
"Hey, company guys, if you lay a hand on me, don't blame me for smashing all that scrap metal."
"Hehehe~ Don't be nervous, I know the rules too. These are my subordinates. They were forced to stay on the Xianzhou because of the transport ship issue, and they're a bit irritable... In the end, it's all the Xianzhou's fault."
"I can let bygones be bygones regarding the teahouse incident. However, I can't pretend I didn't hear your questions about my company's security capabilities. Otherwise, how can I continue doing this baggage handling business?"
"Besides, even if you spend your whole life learning fancy but ineffective martial arts, you might as well invest in our company's civilian mechs. In just a few days, you'll be able to beat your master to his knees and beg for mercy."
Seeing Scott so blatantly belittling the Xianzhou Technique, March 7th was displeased:
"I won't allow you to slander the Xianzhou Sword Technique like that! If you're so capable, let your mecha spar with me!"
"Huh?!" Scott let out another strange cry. "She said she wants to exchange a few blows? Hahahaha~ Since Miss March 7th has issued a challenge, I must accept!"
"You might be tougher than a sword before the fight starts, but once you experience the power of the mechs, you'll be eager to hand over your money to the company."
"Okay, then the same old rules, we'll make a bet."
March 7th has not forgotten the bet Scott and Sushang made in Aurum Alley.
Scott waved his hand. "Hey, don't rush me. How could I forget about a bet?"
"I heard that Miss March 7th hasn't formally become an apprentice yet, so I won't bully her. Go back and learn swordsmanship from your master, learn as much as you like. In five days, I will personally visit and formally invite Miss March 7th to spar with our company's mechs."
"Only five days?" March 7th was taken aback. Wasn't that a bit too short?
But considering the Wardance was approaching, she agreed, "Okay... okay!"
"If you lose, you'll not only have to bark like a dog in public, but you'll also have to loudly proclaim, 'Even dogs won't learn the Xianzhou Technique,' and stand at the entrance of Aurum Alley, reciting it to everyone who passes by."
Scott was the first to reveal the contents of the bet:
"Oh, right, don't bother with finding a master, just become my apprentice! I'll teach you how to pilot a mecha!"
"I have someone else in mind for the mecha. What if I win?"
"Should I turn around and become your disciple?"
"I don't want you, I despise you."
After hearing it in March 7th seconds, he immediately refused, with a look of disgust on his face.
"... How about this, I'll imitate a dog... a pig's squeal in public, and loudly proclaim, 'Company mechs, only pigs want them,' and then print that phrase on every mech on the transport ship, how about that?"
"Ugh, this feels so familiar... Does changing a dog to a pig constitute a new plot?" March 7th complained.
"What an immature bet."
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Xing stepped forward and suggested, "Simply imitating a pig's squeal isn't enough. You also have to apologize to the young proprietress of the Sleepless Earl, and you also have to apologize for the Xianzhou Sword Technique!"
"And... I must add one last thing: [The company's mechs are beneath the notice of the ' Antimatter Legion '!]"
"That's all fine, but only if... Miss March 7th can actually beat me with that little iron piece. Hey everyone, you heard me? See you in five days! Hahahaha~ Let's go!"
Scott led a group of company mechs and quickly left the area. Although the white-haired elf didn't come this time, he always felt that a gaze was watching him from the shadows.
This Xianzhou is terrifying; let whoever wants to come, come.