Chapter 272 - The Body Of Charm (1/2)

‘These young people are truly full of vigor and energy,’ Jin Shengjie shook his head and thought. He later laughed and asked, “My good niece, you’re hoping that Lil’ Friend Ou will go all out to help you, am I right?”

Bai s.h.i.+xue blushed. Although Ou Yangming foresaw it and knew she was likely pretending, he was still somewhat moved.

“Master Jin, aren’t you asking the obvious?” Bai s.h.i.+xue expressed softly, “We hope that Master Ou will give his all, but we’d also like you to lend us a helping hand!”

Jin Shengjie sighed. “You should know that while I partic.i.p.ate in the Myriad Treasure Meet, I’ve always attended it as an individual; I’ve never been roped in by any force.”

“I understand, but since you’re here, I obviously have to try my luck,” Bai s.h.i.+xue quickly explained. She then pursed her lips and smiled. “If you become drunk and agree to help us, wouldn’t I be overjoyed?”

“I can’t believe you came up with such a plan, little girl.” Jin Shengjie could not help but laugh, then he suddenly said, “Fine. If you’re able to promise me something, Lil’ Friend Ou and me will help you.”

Bai s.h.i.+xue’s eyes lit up right away, but she did not give her response just yet. She hesitated for a while before she replied to the master, “Master Jin, please give me the order.”

Jin Shengjie had never formed cliques and sects, and he was never too close to any force.

Based on his detached ident.i.ty as a Superior Blacksmith, those powerful forces would only work with him and would never fight with him.

However, when Jin Shengjie changed his decision, Bai s.h.i.+xue kept her guard up even though she was elated. ‘What exactly made this stubborn old man give up his persistence?’

Moreover, she also knew that Jin Shengjie was not going to make a small request.

Jin Shengjie asked, “Given that the Yi Pavilion has stores across the world, do you know of Master Lu from Changlong County?”

Bai s.h.i.+xue looked up at Jin Shengjie in shock. “Master Jin, are you saying that you want to promote the matter?”

“You’re right. Since it’ll benefit the people greatly, I’ll spare no effort in promoting it.” Jin Shengjie nodded.

“But I’m just afraid that… It won’t be easy to convince the imperial family!” Ou Yangming tensed up a little because he finally understood why Li Xinfan and Jin Shengjie mumbled as if they were hiding something when they spoke about the matter. It turned out that they were concerned about the imperial family.

“Young Lady Bai, if the thing about upgrading the quality of economical armaments becomes popularized, I suppose the imperial family will benefit from it the most?” Ou Yangming was confused. “Why are they making things difficult?”

Bai s.h.i.+xue lifted the wine pot and filled Ou Yangming’s cup before she answered gently, “If Master Lu is willing to enter the capital to become the imperial family’s tributary and guarantees that the technique won’t be spread, I’m sure the imperial family’s elders will be happy to see it happen.”

Ou Yangming raised his eyebrow because he instantly understood what she meant.

“The imperial family’s elders can’t be that petty, right?” Ou Yangming asked dubiously. “They’re not petty; too much is involved in the matter, so those with authority can’t tolerate this formidable technique of upgrading armaments ending up with someone else,” Jin Shengjie shook his head and explained helplessly, “It’ll be fine if Master Lu is willing to come to the capital, but if he refuses to and discovers something else, hehe…”

Ou Yangming felt a chill in his heart, and his face took on a ghastly expression. ‘Will Master Lu’s ending be my future?’

Nonetheless, Ou Yangming’s martial arts cultivation base was far beyond Master Lu’s reach. Perhaps Master Lu could not resist, but it would not mean that the young fellow would allow himself to be captured without putting up a fight. “Hmph! How can they do that? Aren’t they afraid of the beast tide?” Ou Yangming felt indignant.

Bai s.h.i.+xue’s eyes glowed, and she looked at Ou Yangming in surprise because it was not simple for him to know about the beast tide at such a young age.

Jin Shengjie scoffed. “When the beast tide comes, the local forces from each county will be the first to bear the brunt of the attack. In particular, big families with profound inheritances will suffer terrible losses. Perhaps the elders from the imperial family would love to hear and see that happen…”

“Master Jin!” Bai s.h.i.+xue immediately shouted coquettishly to cut off Jin Shengjie. “You made a slip of the tongue!”

Jin Shengjie was stunned for some time before he sighed. “Ah, I said too much. Forget it, let’s not talk about this anymore!”

Ou Yangming kept quiet, but he found out about many secrets from their short conversation.

He vaguely understood why the Ni family chose to disclose the rune through Master Lu instead of doing it themselves. It might not be because it would not conform with an aristocratic family’s benefits, but because they knew from the start it would cause such trouble.

“My dear niece, I’m not going to have empty talks with you. Are you willing to run about for this?” Jin Shengjie lifted his cup and downed his drink before he asked Bai s.h.i.+xue in a heroic spirit. With bright eyes, he a.s.sured the lady. “As long as you promise to help, Lil’ Friend Ou and me will do our best. We dare not guarantee that we’ll make you victorious in the Myriad Treasure Meet, but we’ll at least let you be one of the top three.”

Bai s.h.i.+xue pondered for a moment and asked, “Master Jin, do you trust me that much? Aren’t you going to discuss it with my father?”

Jin Shengjie could not help but laugh. “If I don’t trust you, why would I discuss it with you? Besides, when has that old man ever objected to any of your decisions?” “Thank you for trusting me, Master Jin.” Bai s.h.i.+xue curled her lips into a smile. She glanced at the two masters for some time before she expressed, “Since you value me so much, Master Jin, I’m willing to follow your lead and give it a shot!”