From a humble farmer to a great martial arts master

Chapter 92 Chapter 92, True Gou

Chapter 93 Chapter 92, True Gou

Qingshan Rice Line.

Business in front of the store isn't particularly booming, but it's still quite decent.

Upon seeing the county magistrate's signature on the plaque, Ren Yaowu licked his lips, remained impassive, and glanced around. He didn't see his younger brother, but he did see a villager named Ren Xigen, who was busy working in the shop.

It seems this is Uncle Liu's shop.

After a moment's thought, Ren Yaowu did not go to Tianyifang, but instead returned to the镖局 (bodyguard agency) to find out the situation from the gatekeeper.

He spent many years traveling the world and would never do anything he wasn't sure of.

As the gatekeeper spoke animatedly, Ren Yaowu smiled and agreed, but inwardly he was churning with turmoil.

Kill the Silver-Blooded Bandit?

Kill the river bandits?

A military scholar recommended for official appointment?

Kill the Dragon God Cult?

Kill the money family?

My goodness! In just six months, Uncle Liu has slaughtered his way through Huaiyin County!

After handing the gatekeeper ten coins, Ren Yaowu left again, heading to the inner city to find his seventh brother at the yamen, only to learn that his brother was not there and had gone to Tongbao Town.

He didn't dare to inquire about Ren Qingshan in front of the yamen runners, lest he be misunderstood. He turned and left, passing by a teahouse. He went in, booked a private room, and ordered a pot of tea.

"Waiter, we are merchants here on business. We are new to your esteemed land and have heard that there is a Chief Constable Ren in your county. Do you know any way to bribe him?"

Upon further inquiry, Ren Yaowu gleaned a great deal of hearsay from the waiter. His overall impression of Ren Qingshan was that he was brave, skilled in bandit suppression, a trusted confidant of the county magistrate, and an upright man.

After learning all this, Ren Yaowu continued to stroll on the street. He saw a ruffian from the Five Marquis's Mansion whom he had met before. He greeted the man with a smile, exchanged pleasantries for a while, and then took him to a restaurant for drinks and meat. He then asked Ren Qingshan about it.

Unexpectedly, this rogue treated Ren Qingshan with the utmost reverence, and was overwhelmed by Ren's hospitality, far exceeding that of a mere acquaintance, a bodyguard.

Ren Yaowu finally understood that his sixth uncle had really made it big, and that he himself had benefited from it, now being looked up to by many people.

Saying goodbye to the rogue, Ren Yaowu chewed a few bitter tea leaves to clear the smell of alcohol from his mouth. He picked up a ginseng root, bought a few boxes of pastries, and a longevity silver lock for a child, and finally stood at the door of the Ren family in Tianyifang.

dong dong dong.

He knocked on the door, and before anyone came out, he flashed a bright smile.

When the gatekeeper opened the door, he introduced himself and said he had come to see his sixth uncle. He was welcomed inside and soon met his third brother, Ren Yaohui. He then went into the inner courtyard and met his sixth uncle.

After looking at him several times, Ren Yaowu finally matched the composed and unfathomable martial arts master in front of him with the sickly man he remembered.

"Sixth Uncle!"

He exclaimed with a beaming smile.

"Haha, Xiao Wu, you've been on this escort mission for quite a while. Have you eaten yet?"

They exchanged pleasantries.

Ren Yaowu felt the warmth, but nothing had changed. It was just like in the village. No, even in the village, his sixth uncle wasn't this warm. He was very stingy, and it was impossible for him to stay for a meal. Don't even think about it.

They ate together, clinking glasses and exchanging toasts.

They ate and drank happily, chatting about their experiences over the past six months and what they had seen and heard along the way.

Ren Yaowu deliberately urged others to drink, and he himself also drank heavily.

This kid seems to be testing my character, without any ill intent—Ren Qingshan clearly sensed this and found it slightly amusing. Compared to Xiao Hui and Xiao Kang, Xiao Wu, the eldest brother, was much more cautious.

After a satisfying meal, Ren Yaowu suggested with a smile, "Sixth Uncle, shall we go out and find some fun?"

He exudes the air of a江湖 (jianghu, a term referring to the world of martial arts and chivalry).

No wonder he's a seasoned driver—the nature of a bodyguard's job is indeed much like that of a seasoned driver.

"Let's go."

Ren Qingshan nodded in agreement, also harboring a desire to test him and see his performance.

The three of them went out the door.

"To Jin Yu Lou?"

Ren Yaowu's initiative in making the suggestion made him appear wealthy and powerful.

Ren Yaohui glanced at his sixth uncle and whispered, "Brother, Jin Yu Lou has been shut down."

That's right, it was the one that was seized by Uncle Six.

"The best brothel in the city now is Qingfeng Pavilion."

Qingfeng Pavilion already existed, but it was once completely overshadowed by Jinyulou. After the Qian family's incident, the top courtesans in Jinyulou all switched jobs.

Behind this brothel are several Silver Blood Warriors who have returned to their hometowns to retire. Led by Zhao Qianfeng, they use the money earned from the brothel to open a charity home to care for the elderly and children, many of whom are orphans of border troops.

Fang Yanping knew about this, and Ren Qingshan also agreed.

That's how business should be done: money should be earned ethically and used wisely.

"Uncle taking his nephew to a brothel is outrageous. If they rob each other, who will be responsible? Go take a bath; we'll welcome you and wash you off first."

Ren Qingshan joked with a smile.

Let's see if this kid is a spy for the Divine Dragon Cult.

Amidst the misty haze, their identities were verified, revealing no trace of the "succubus mark" of the Divine Dragon Cult.

I wonder which one of the leaders of the Divine Dragon Cult was responsible for tattooing those who joined the cult. They must have a vast knowledge of all things, including both men and women—this is probably a kind of obedience test for joining the cult.

Next time, we'll catch one alive and question him.

"Stop testing me. All that probing and probing is so sneaky and insidious."

"Just tell me what you need. Do you need help, borrow money, or something else? Be quick, I'm in a hurry."

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"It would be disrespectful not to entertain you, but it would be a waste of my time to practice martial arts."

They were soaking in a private hot spring.

Ren Qingshan lay on the smooth, polished bluestone, having Ren Yaohui rub his back, and casually said to Ren Yaowu, "0"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Hui paused slightly, but quickly continued, not daring to interrupt.

Uncle Liu is domineering.

But he also knew his elder brother's personality; he was more cunning than sesame seeds on a sesame seed cake, and he had always been like that since he was a child. He didn't have any bad intentions, though. His father once commented that even if everyone in the escort agency died, his elder brother would still be able to come back alive.

Ren Yaowu's expression changed slightly, and his eyes revealed his distress.

This was just the beginning. I originally wanted to take it a few more days, but Uncle Liu has already laid his cards on the table.

We weren't prepared at all!

"I----"

"I'm fine, hahaha, really fine."

He tried to hide his embarrassment with a smile, but it also felt forced, and he couldn't help but smile bitterly. Uncle Liu was really asking him a difficult question.

But the air of someone in a high position was already clearly evident.

"Brother, just tell me, what happened? Father gave the Azure Cloud Boots to Sixth Uncle. Xiao Kang and I have been very kind to Sixth Uncle these days. If it weren't for Sixth Uncle, I would be dead! Xiao Kang is constantly taking Qi and Blood Pills and is almost promoted to head constable. To be honest, Sixth Uncle cares about us more than Father does—of course, I don't mean to say anything bad about Father."

Ren Yaohui couldn't help but say that he was worried for his older brother.

Ren Yaowu was taken aback, and then asked about his brother's near-death experience. After learning the details, he thought about it again and again, and then sighed deeply: "Xiaohui, go and guard the door, and see if anyone is at the door."

Ren Yaohui responded, quickly put on his shorts, and went to the door to keep watch.

"Sixth Uncle, I—on this escort mission, on the road, I met the employer's daughter, and she secretly fell for me. I—I couldn't control myself."

Ren Yaowu's face turned red, and he made a great decision before finally revealing his true feelings.

Ok?

Ren Qingshan chuckled. "You're something else, kid. What kind of super bodyguard are you, taking food and bribes?"

"What do you need me to do?"

Taking a deep breath, Ren Yaowu said hesitantly, "Propose marriage. Her family is a prominent clan in the prefectural city, the vice president of the medicinal herb merchants' association, surnamed Lan, but they are not direct descendants."

As he spoke, he stared intently at Ren Qingshan's face.

"It's such a trivial matter. Don't beat around the bush. Just bring it up! Take my visiting card and go to the prefectural city."

Ren Qingshan laughed and scolded, "You're quite the advanced guy, getting on the bus first and buying the ticket later. I've never done that before."

Ren Yaowu breathed a long sigh of relief, his eyes filled with gratitude: "Then, Sixth Uncle agreed? When are we going? I'll call my father and the chief镖头 (chief镖师, a term referring to a powerful bodyguard or镖师), but we'll need Sixth Uncle's influence even more."

"You set the date. It'll only take half a day. Once you get to the prefectural city, find a reputable matchmaker. Leave this to me."

Although Ren Qingshan found it troublesome, he was going to the auction house in the prefectural city anyway, so this matter was on the way. As for the matchmaker, the Fang family was qualified, and the Lu family also had connections. It was just a matter of socializing and helping him expand his social circle.

"Then I thank you very much, Uncle Liu."

"And—there's a second thing."

"Uncle, please don't be offended. I didn't mean it, but this matter is of great importance."

Ren Yaowu gritted his teeth, expressed his sincere gratitude, and then brought up the second matter.

"explain."

Ren Qingshan glared at him. Sure enough, he was cunning and wouldn't act until he saw the benefit.

"On our way back from the capital, we traveled by water. That night, I met her secretly at the bow of the boat. A flash of silver light appeared in the water—it was a five-elemental spiritual object. I'm not mistaken, it's absolutely true, it's definitely a water-based spiritual object, a Silver Sea Dragon!"

"My fiancée didn't know about this! She was holding me at the time; I was looking at the water, and she was looking at the cabin."

"I didn't mean to hide it from her, but she's narrow-minded and can't keep secrets, so I was afraid she'd leak the news."

Ren Yaowu lowered his voice to the lowest level, as if it were the buzzing of a mosquito.

Ren Qingshan chuckled to himself.

You're not exactly a saint either—you're quite the character, able to keep even your bedmate in the dark, you're incredibly cunning.

However, this news is truly a good thing for me.

"Kid, you've been hiding something from me. You didn't tell me the location?"

Looking at him with a smile, Ren Qingshan teased him, revealing his true thoughts in a single sentence.

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