Chapter 79 - Chapter 79: Chapter 74: Settling New and Old Accounts Togetheri (1/2)
Chapter 79: Chapter 74: Settling New and Old Accounts Togetheri
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Qin Niu plunged into the water and swiftly swam toward the center of the flood.
One could see he was like a nimble fish, extremely good at swimming. His capability to swim so fast was also related to the enhancement of his cultivation.
Swimming is a skillful task, and even more so, a test of one’s stamina.
The small water buffalo was swept down by the flood, rapidly drifting downstream.
It wasn’t clear whether it had run out of strength or what was happening, but it was barely struggling.
“Hurry, swim faster!”
The shouts of the villagers from Daoyuan Village carried over from the high ground on the opposite side of the flood.
Qin Niu increased his speed.
Finally, just before the young buffalo was washed away, he managed to seize its neck.
A waistband prepared earlier was looped around its neck.
The crowds on both sides of the shore let out a cheer.
Qin Niu began swimming towards the shore with the animal, one man and one buffalo, drifting along with the surging waves.
Against the ferocity of the flood, one could only rely on clever strength; otherwise, even with cultivation two levels higher, one would suffocate and drown.
With Qin Niu’s clever leveraging, man and buffalo gradually neared the shore.
“All Niu, do you need help?”
On the bank, Liu Shengli shouted to him.
“Thanks, no need.”
Qin Niu was already approaching the shore, so how could he possibly accept others’ help?
What if they wanted to claim the small buffalo calf afterwards?
Moreover, he had cultivated the Everlasting Spring Technique; his lungs and kidneys were strengthened, with abundant robust energy still remaining, certainly over half left.
He simply did not need anyone’s help.
Liu Shengli was a quintessential opportunist who wouldn’t lift a finger without something in it for him. He had even snatched away a potential match meant for his cousin—why would he proffer favors to Qin Niu for no reason?
Did he not just covet the fertilizer formula in Qin Niu’s possession?
Qin Niu was as clear about it as if he were looking into a mirror.
With people like that, you neither offend them nor get too close to them.
Keeping one’s distance was sufficient.
Finally, through his relentless effort, he managed to swim back to shore with the small calf in tow.
He grabbed onto a willow tree by the shore and successfully steadied himself.
Turning to look at the rescued young calf, it seemed it had been born only a few months ago. Particularly small, chubby and round, its belly swollen like a barrel.
It wasn’t clear if its belly was filled with water or if it was just naturally plump.
The small calf appeared quite intelligent, gazing at him with its shiny black eyes.
Perhaps it realized that this young man had risked his life, exerting a great deal of effort to save it.
“Haha, what a big calf, it’s mine now!”
Wang Haikun laughed out loud, claiming the calf Qin Niu had saved.
He was seen carrying a bucket and wielding a fishing net, but the bucket seemed light. Probably he had caught only a few small fish and shrimp.
This guy was good for nothing but robbing the common folk, the very best at it.
“Lord Kun, this is the life I just saved. If you want it, you can go save one yourself.”
Now that Qin Niu possessed great strength and his Termite swarm was exceedingly reliable, and with the budding acquaintance with Yan Qi, the steward of the Yan Family, the tables had turned.
When facing this village bully again, he was now full of confidence.
“What did you say?”
Wang Haikun’s fierce bull eyes glared, radiating malice.
Sorry, but this calf was saved with my life, 1 cannot give it to you.”
Qin Niu omitted even the respectful titles.
It was only because he was yet to acquire the status of Insect Master; otherwise, his attitude would have been different.
Had he attained the Insect Master rank, he wouldn’t mind grabbing Wang Haikun by the neck and rubbing him against the ground.
Even Wang Haikun’s own brother wouldn’t have said anything in that case.
‘Tm going to beat you to death!”
Wang Haikun, full of rage, swung the rod of his fishing net towards Qin Niu.
It was caught by Qin Niu in one move, and then he pulled hard.
“Alih…”
Wang Haikun felt the pulling force incredibly powerful, way beyond what his strength could match.
Caught off guard, he lunged forward.
Splash!
A great splash erupted.
Everyone was stunned.
This was the infamous Lord Kun of the village!
And now he had been tossed into the water by All Niu, a half-grown youth.
It seemed this bully wasn’t as formidable as imagined!
Wang Haikun fell headfirst into the flood, desperately flailing his arms and legs, thrashing about wildly.
“Save me, oh, pull me up quick!”
“Glub… I can’t swim, save me!”