Chapter 232: Enfeoff Lands, Closed-Door Training (2/2)
Suddenly, Junior Leopard stopped and turned his head.
”Big brother. It's so late, why did you come?”
It was Junior Leopard's eldest brother. Originally a hunter in the mountains, at 30 years of age, he had leaped to become the wealthiest and most important person in the entire village and Qingyang Market. Not used to facing such a dreamy situation nor the person creating it, he was naturally respectful and in awe of Junior Leopard. Even though he raised Junior Leopard from childhood, he was no longer able to link the past Junior Leopard and the present one together.
At one time, he was called Spikey, but he now had a new name, Zhou Dahu.
Hearing Junior Leopard's question, his face revealed an awkward expression.
”Big brother, if you have something to say, just say it. We are brothers, there's no need to be so courteous!”
”Yes, yes...!” Big brother said, but his facial expression remained awkward. ”Actually, I came here to seek your help!”
”Help? What can I help you with?” Junior Leopard smiled. ”Just say it. As long as I can do it, I'll definitely help, brother!”
”Alright!” Zhou Dahu was very excited. He went to one side of Junior Leopard and said, ”I, I wish to take in a concubine!”
Zhou Dahu seemed to have used all of his energy to say these words. His expression gave Junior Leopard a headache.
”You want to get a concubine, why is there a need to be so shy about it?”
Instantly, he crushed this impulse.
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”Big brother, what did you say? You want to get a concubine?”
”Yes, I wish to!”
”You should speak about it with Dad and Mom. Why tell me?” Junior Leopard asked.
”No, there's no problem with Dad and Mom. The main problem is with your sister-in-law.”
”Sister-in-law!” Junior Leopard heaved. He scratched his head instantly recognizing the problem.
His sister-in-law was a powerful character, extremely clever and capable. She kept the house spick and span and very comfortable, but she had a terrible temper and frequently scolded Zhou Dahu.
As for Zhou Dahu, he always let her win. Afterall, she was his wife. Marriage wasn't easy. If he could let things be, he did so.
”Big brother, this matter isn't governed by me. I think you should go and discuss properly with sister-in-law!”
”Ah?!” Zhou Dahu was dumbstruck. It was precisely because he couldn't discuss it properly with her that he came looking for Junior Leopard.
”Junior Leopard, you see...!”
”Big brother, these are your family matters. You are also the boss of the Zhou Family. How could a little brother like me intervene? You are confusing the procedure and hierarchy here. If I wanted to take in a concubine in the future and couldn't convince my wife, it would be appropriate to look for you, but you seeking my help puts things in the wrong order!”
Junior Leopard patted Zhou Dahu's shoulders, smiled, and pointed him out of the courtyard. ”Why not try this? Go back and discuss the matter with Dad and Mom again. When you are done, then try convincing sister-in-law. What about it?”
”But...!”
He wanted to say something more, but Junior Leopard ignored his rambling. He nudged him out of the courtyard and then returned to his room and refused to come out. Zhou Dahu departed helplessly.
Once men had money, they turned naughty!
Thinking about the past, Zhou Dahu was an honest villager.
What about now?
Now, he wanted to take in a concubine!
Junior Leopard shook his head and smiled bitterly.
As the saying went, ”A clean official had difficulties taking care of his own family matters.” What's more, it was his eldest brother's matters. He didn't want to get involved.
”Forget it, I'll go to Zhonghe City tomorrow and train my punching skills in the underground fire vein. I should grind my spirit and strive to let my body breakthrough to Level Seven. As for those family matters, I should let them take care of it. The less I get involved the better it is!”
Originally, he wanted to stay at home for a few more days and enjoy the peaceful life. After Zhou Dahu came wrecking, he no longer had the mood for it!
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After three days, Zhonghe City, geocentric fire vein!
Li Yuan had already left Zhonghe City. Now, the owner of Zhonghe City and the geocentric fire vein had changed. The Wu's, after losing Junior Leopard's influence, had already shrunk their power over the fire vein. They were on par with the Pei's, Luo's, and Jian's. They might even be worse.
Afterall, this Zhonghe City wasn't within the jurisdiction of the Wu Family.
If Junior Leopard wanted to go into the fire vein to train, it wouldn't be so easy like last time when he could walk in with big strides.
Junior Leopard didn't plan to do so. This fire vein's defenses looked very tight. To an expert like Junior Leopard, it was as if it didn't exist. After knocking a few guards unconscious, he entered in big strides. He was very familiar with the fire vein in Zhonghe City.
After dealing with the guards, Junior Leopard entered the passageway of the fire vein. The familiar hot airflow rushed against his face. Junior Leopard's Nine Dragons Heavenly Fire Internal Qi became excited and began to devour these copious amounts of fire spiritual Qi.
”Who are you! How dare you trespass the geocentric fire vein!”
He had only walked two steps, and there was a shout from within the cave, and then a wind assaulted him.
”Aye?!” Junior Leopard was slightly stunned. It was clear that the passageway was filled with experts from the four smelting families. He didn't think that it was coincidental that he would meet a Wu Family expert on duty. Wasn't the person rushing forward the Wu's Big Iron Hammer?!
Since he met a Wu's expert, Junior Leopard wouldn't be vicious. His body slightly shook and evaded the attack. He extended his hand and caught the hammer hilt. At the same time, his body slanted and evaded the body that came rushing forward. His knees bent and pushed onto the opponent's knees.
This series of movements were smooth as flowing water. The person exclaimed and knelt on the floor.
”Don't fret. I'm Zhou Bao. I came here to train,” Junior Leopard said in a low voice. His voice exploded in the person's ears. Although he originally wanted to call for help, he immediately shut his mouth. Climbing up from the floor and raising his head, he could clearly see Junior Leopard's figure and hurriedly paid his respects.
”Disciple Wu Lei pays his respects to Elder Zhou!”
”There's no need for formalities. Why the past few days now belong to our Wu Family to use the fire vein?!”
”Yes, we still can use it for three months. Elder Mu is now forging weapons in the smelting room. Elder Zhou are you---?”
”No need. I came here for a retreat. I don't wish to alarm others. It's sufficient that only you know about this.” Seeing others coming, he passed the hammer to Wu Lei. ”You shouldn't have any trouble.”
”No.” Wu Lei shook his head and smiled. ”This fire vein's crossroads are aplenty. All along, it has attracted a lot of experts. The soldiers outside are just there for show. Those of us guarding the passageway are only preventing them from entering the smelting rooms. As for which passageway they take to cultivate is not something we can manage.”
”It's best if they don't give you trouble.” Junior Leopard nodded. ”I'm going. You should act as if nothing happened.”
”I understand.”
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