Chapter 98 Zeng Mansion Visits the Family of Scholars
Chapter 98 Zeng Mansion Visits the Family of Scholars
This group of apprentices are generally stronger, and after being selected, they are a bit stronger than Li Hao and others.
Take Zhou You for example, in addition to his superb strength, he also has the advantage of outstanding body movements.
The other three apprentices all had medium strength, sharp eyes and strong bodies.
It is worth Zhou You's attention that among the three there is a man named Shen Sanhe.
Shen Sanhe was born on a farm outside the city. He recognized Zhong Shaoying as his elder brother and was a leader among the young men from the farm family.
Therefore, he and Zhou Youran's camp were in conflict.
The streets were deserted, passers-by were in a hurry, and people could move freely.
We soon arrived at our destination, Mr. Zeng’s home.
The house in front of you is not tall, but it has a strong historical heritage. Every brick and tile is an antique that has stood for hundreds of years. It looks noble without the need for gold and jade decoration.
The mottled wooden couplet hanging outside the door can be traced back two hundred years.
"Dong dong!"
After the door knocker rang, a maid looked through the crack in the door and asked, "Who is it?"
Wang Yan stepped forward quickly, holding up the hem of her skirt. "Sister Xiaofang, I'm here to make a report."
"It turns out to be Miss Wang. I'll go tell her right away."
The maid was about to turn around when Wang Yan stuffed something into her hand. When she looked down, she saw it was a gold chain.
Wang Yan smiled and said, "Go quickly, go quickly."
After the maid left, Shen Sanhe said dissatisfiedly, "Miss, this chain was given by Senior Brother Zhong. Why did you just give it to a servant?"
It turned out that Zhong Shaoying had feelings for Wang Yan, and his brothers were all aware of it and often assisted him.
Shen Sanhe joined the guard because Zhong Shaoying was worried and sent his own people to help look after him.
He was quite dissatisfied when he saw that the gift given by Zhong Shaoying was casually given by Wang Yan to the maid.
"What servant? Sister Xiaofang is a maid of the Zeng family. She can read and write, and her family background is better than all of you."
Wang Yan said coldly, "You have no right to interfere in my affairs."
"I can give the things Zhong Shaoying gave me to whoever I want. Even if he is standing here, he has no right to make a decision."
Zhou You's eyebrows jumped. Well, all the hard work of the bootlicker was in vain.
Seeing that Wang Yan was angry, Shen Sanhe didn't dare to say anything more and walked aside with his head down.
After a while, the door opened and the maid invited Wang Yan in.
"Everyone, please go to the open room to rest."
The maid stopped Zhou You and Shen Sanhe in the front hall and pointed at a short side door.
She took Wang Yan into the inner hall and went to the back house to meet Miss Zeng.
There are many rules in wealthy families. Daughters are kept in the backyard all year round and are not allowed to go out even when meeting guests.
Several people were invited to rest in an open room in the side hall. It had windows but no doors, was open on all sides, and was equipped with tables and chairs, so they could sit down and drink tea and watch the wind.
"Brother Shen, the young lady is alone, is she okay?"
An apprentice felt something was wrong and asked Shen Sanhe in a low voice.
Shen Sanhe seemed a little mature. He shook his head when he heard this. "In broad daylight, with high walls and deep courtyards, there is no place safer than here."
He also knew that flower thieves committed crimes in the dead of night when everyone was off guard.
Moreover……
"Although the Zeng family has a long tradition of poetry and literature, they also have a master of the middle level of Qi and blood in charge."
As they were talking, a maid came over with a tea tray. Each person had a cup of hot tea and three plates of dried fruits to go with the tea.
Shen Sanhe asked her, "Sister, is your family still the Panjin Mountain Guard?"
"It's always Master Pan."
The maid brought tea and said politely, "If you need anything, just call me, my daughter Dujuan."
What a tacky name!
Zhou You only felt the scent of the red peony sheets blowing towards him. He couldn't help but take a sip of the tea. The light and elegant scent on the tip of his tongue, combined with the environment, gave him a different sense of tranquility.
Looking out through the hollow wooden window, one can see the uneven stone slabs of the courtyard and a few clumps of bamboo swaying in the wind.
I could also hear the sound of water flowing through the wall, the ripples in the pond, and the sound of koi carps sipping water.
The environment of this house is quite similar to the style of Suzhou gardens.
"Pan Jinshan is the direct disciple of Master Mao Mao of Jiba Martial Arts School. He is at the 4th stage of Qi and Blood and is very powerful."
"After he graduated, he was offered a lot of money by many companies, but he was rejected by all of them. In the end, he chose to be the bodyguard of the Zeng family."
"Pan Jinshan's ancestor was once wrongfully imprisoned. At that time, the great scholar Zeng's ancestor spoke out for justice and cleared his name. This kindness has been passed down from generation to generation. Pan Jinshan's generation finally found an opportunity to repay it."
The Zeng family is a family of scholars. Although they have a high status, they do not have much wealth and cannot offer generous salaries.
A master of Qi and blood would never stoop to this position if it were not for repaying a favor.
When everyone listened to Shen Sanhe's introduction to Panjin Mountain, they thought that this man was a loyal and righteous person who knew how to repay his kindness.
Zhou You just listened without saying anything. He was born in the city, so he knew these rumors and anecdotes better.
The word "noble" can best be used to describe Mr. Zeng's status.
The Zeng family is a family of scholars, and the ancient style of great Confucian scholars has been passed down from generation to generation. Their reputation is so great that everyone has to give them face.
Other people have a fortune, but this family has reputation and connections that are more valuable than a fortune.
"Wow, it's so hot."
A high-spirited man walked quickly into the open room, calling out as he walked, "Dujuan, bring me a large pot of herbal tea."
He walked into the open room and found someone there. "Are there any guests?"
Du Juan came over carrying a copper kettle and explained, "Miss Wang from Jianxiong Martial Arts School is here to visit, and these are the guards."
"Master Pan, sit down and drink slowly."
The proud man is Panjin Mountain?
Zhou You observed carefully and found that this person's ten fingers were golden and his nails had a faint metallic luster.
This is the characteristic of Vajra Fist being practiced to the right level.
He knew that if the other party clenched his hands, they could become terrifying weapons that could split mountains and crush rocks.
Panjinshan gulped down most of the copper pot of herbal tea in one gulp and wiped his lips.
"Wang Lao Hu's disciple?"
He frowned and said thoughtfully, "It seems that my junior brother Mao Lang once killed a fake Qi and blood in your martial arts hall."
It is somewhat inappropriate to say this to someone's face.
Although the matter has been settled, it cannot be discussed openly.
Mao Lang beat someone to death on someone else's territory. If it had not been handled properly, he would probably not have been able to leave the martial arts gym that day.
However, the next sentence made everyone speechless.
"Well, Mao Lang is a very capable guy. He just had a breakthrough in his Qi and Blood a few days ago. It seems a little late for you to seek revenge on him."
What, that wild kid Mao Lang has broken through the Qi and blood barrier?
It's normal if you think about it carefully. The last time I saw him, he had already reached the level of mastered strength, with only one level of gap between them.
This guy's progress is really terrifying, well, second only to Zhou You.
"Well, Dujuan, here's the copper kettle. I have something else to do, so I'll leave first."
Panjinshan came quickly and left quickly. After drinking his tea, he left in big strides.
Zhou You looked at his back. This man was as quiet as a sleeping pine tree, but when he moved, his blood and energy flowed along with his body. There was a terrifying power compressed to the extreme hidden in his muscles.
Although his walk seems ordinary, his every move hides his cleverness and he can react immediately if attacked.
As Zhou You breaks through his Qi and blood, his eyesight improves, and he further realizes the high and low strengths of his Qi and blood levels.
If I compete with him, the outcome will be very different!
His heart was beating fast. There were many experts in Gongliang City, and the joy brought by his breakthrough in Qi and blood was instantly diluted.
(End of this chapter)