C12

For the past four years, Du Qi had used all of his illegal gains to help the poor, but he had never used any of them, and his daily expenses were all fair and square. Yao Fugui had advised him to leave a small amount of money for the future reconstruction of the Du Residence, but Du Qi had refused, saying that he would have to rely on his own hands to rebuild his home.

Du Qi knew that Yao Fugui loved and cared for him, so he thought for him in every way. Seeing how angry Yao Fugui was at this moment, he hurriedly said, "My dear uncle, you really don't have to worry about this, even if it were to be known to the world, no one would do anything to me. Believe me, okay?"

Yao Fugui sighed, "I'm not worried about your safety, but I'm afraid of damaging your reputation. You're still young, you still don't understand, you have to know that if a person's reputation is broken, it will be hard to salvage."

Du Qi laughed. "Your uncle doesn't need to worry about this. Just think about it, in order to conceal this matter, we would be able to gain a good reputation."

Yao Fugui smiled bitterly, "Then have you thought about the future?"

"Didn't we just talk about it this afternoon? "If I can't do it, then I will just be a wandering adventurer who is willful and unruly. It would not be bad."

Yao Fugui sighed, "Hai! "I always say I can't beat you. You just watch and do it yourself. Go to sleep, the chickens are all crowing." "… … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … …

Although Du Qi did not reply, his heart was in turmoil. How could he fall asleep in such a short period of time? While in a daze, he suddenly opened his eyes and saw that the sky was already dark. Du Qi crawled up, and upon realizing that Yao Fugui was no longer in his room, he crawled out of his room and went onto the street.

Amongst the breakfast food stalls in the city center, Old Cai's steamed buns were the most famous. In addition, his daughter, Xiao Yue, who specialized in selling steamed buns, had grown up in her 20s and became a living signboard that attracted business.

When Lao Cai was brought into the kitchen with a plate of steaming hot vegetable buns for Xiao Yue to sell, the impatient customers rushed to hand over the money.

Xiao Yue was sweating profusely, and Du Qi suddenly stuck his head out from the crowd, beaming, "Hello, Sister Xiao Yue, it's a expensive steamed bun!"

One coin for two meat buns was a fair price, but every time Du Qi handed over a coin, Xiao Yue would give him a few extra buns. This matter had caused Xiao Yue to be scolded by Old Cai, so every time Du Qi came, he would spot the moment Old Cai went in to take the buns. However, his appearance was extremely pleasing. His skin was smooth and delicate, his eyes were long and spirited, his nose was straight, his forehead was broad, and the corners of his mouth were slightly tilted upwards. From beginning to end, it was as if he was wearing a sunny smile.

When Xiao Yue saw him, a smile blossomed in her heart. However, she still looked back worriedly at her father who was busy in the kitchen. Seeing that he could not see what was going on, she finally calmed down. While dealing with the other customers, she pretended to be coquettish and said, "You don't have much money to buy some steamed buns?"

Du Qi smiled and said, "Buying buns is just a passing matter. I've been missing Sister Xiao Yue to come visit you!"

Xiao Yue picked up four steamed buns as fast as she could, hesitated for a moment, then picked up another two, wrapped them up in paper and stuffed them into his hands, cursing under her breath, "You're so glib with your words, this is the last time I'm giving it to you, sigh!" Let's see how you're going to end this. "

Du Qi couldn't help but blush. With a grunt, he retreated out of the crowd, straightening his waist and immediately becoming much more spirited.

Yao Fugui rushed out and stuffed a bun into his mouth. He mumbled, "Is this the last time I'll give you more?"

Du Qi was already eating the third bun and passing the rest of the two to Yao Fugui while frowning, "Don't talk too much, alright? As long as there's a steamed bun every few days, it's already pretty good. "

Yao Fugui laughed, "Of course, it doesn't matter if there are buns to eat. Just looking at Miss Xiao Yue from afar is also a type of enjoyment!"

Du Qi snappily said, "Then hurry up and return the steamed bun to me. Just wait and see Xiao Yue elder sister."

Yao Fugui said, "I was just joking, who do you think would not buy buns and eat them while looking at Miss Xiao Yue? "If she hasn't married yet, then you should be happy to marry her back."

Dodge sneered. "Dream on here, what right do you have to marry her? How can you support her even if you marry her back? You can't ask a woman to support you, can you? "

Yao Fugui filled his stomach as he looked left and right while resting his hands on Du Qi's shoulders, then changed the topic, "There are many fat sheep today, so it's best to look for someone a bit older. They wear gorgeous clothes, are single, and they are also full of worry.

Du Qi paused for a moment before smiling bitterly. "My dear uncle, I don't want to do such a thing anymore!"

Although Yao Fugui approved of Du Qi's decision, the two of them had been like this for the past few years. Feeling reluctant to let go of this opportunity, he paused for a moment before saying, "This is all for now. What do you say next?"

Du Qi did not want to go against the wishes of a rich man like Yao Fei, he thought about how he had been doing this for so long, so what if he did it once more? Moreover, there were many people waiting for his help, so he sighed and said, "That time, I was looking for this kind of old man to kill me."

Yao Fugui scoffed, "Don't forget that I was only prepared to pay half of the money to that old man. It was you who wanted to please that old man and force me to return the full amount without leaving a trace." Hehe! However, we, Little Qi Pirates, have our own way too. Ha... Look! "

At this time, the two of them had already left the market and were walking on the main street. Squeezing into the crowd of people as they left the city, they headed towards the dock. Du Qi followed Yao Fugui's gaze and happened to catch a glimpse of an old scholar in his fifties hurrying over from the direction of the city gate. This person was dressed extravagantly as if he were hiding from someone or had done something shameful. His expression was one of panic as he lowered his head and walked quickly. He seemed to be dismissive of everything else and completely met all of Yao Fugui's conditions.

When their eyes landed on his waist, both of them were stupefied. They saw a seemingly heavy bag tied loosely to their belt, as if it was about to fall off on its own. The two couldn't help but rejoice: this was the typical fat sheep shape.

Yao Fugui came close to Du Qi's ear and said, "Whether or not we can make it to the end of the journey will depend on whether or not this old man really has some goods in his bag."

Du Qi replied, "What old fellow? He's a thorny person. Be careful not to let him bite you."

While the two of them were rushing forward, the old man suddenly turned into another street and disappeared in a flash. They quickened their pace and rushed to the street corner in a hurry, following closely behind the old man.

Even though the old man looked extremely frail, he walked very fast. The two of them followed him for a long distance before they finally arrived behind him. Just as they were thinking of a way to attack him, the old man suddenly turned around and walked through a large door. Seeing the situation, the two of them couldn't help but be shocked. Who would dare to follow them in?

The two of them stared at each other for a while before sitting down dejectedly on the stone platform next to the gate. This was where the Loma Gang's Xiangyang Division was located. Although there were no guards by the gate, no one had ever dared to act wildly here. After Yao Fugui sighed at his misfortune, he dejectedly said, "Looks like we've wasted our time this time around. Looks like we'll have to find another target."

"If you want to go, go by yourself. I don't have that kind of interest anymore."

Yao Fugui helplessly muttered, seemingly extremely dissatisfied with Du Qi's attitude. He then suddenly thought of something and said, "Why don't we follow and see what kind of fortuitous encounters we have?"

Du Qi said angrily, "You want me to go in and make a fool of myself? I remember that time when we were chased out of the city by a blind guy before we could even take half a step into the city, I got a random scolding and it was as easy as going to peek at the baths of those ladies of the Spring Breeze Academy. Are you getting more and more muddle-headed from age? "

Yao Fugui anxiously replied, "Stop, stop. Since you haven't taken even half a step into the city, how can you be chased out of the city?" Since that fellow has no eyes, how can he see that you are here to chase after him? Young people should be more careful when they speak. Don't speak in the correct way, without any rules or rules, and just because of your character, you still want to take the Elementary Scholar examination? Does a toad want to eat swan meat? "

Du Qi said angrily, "Why are you getting more and more interested in looting opportunities? Can't you show off your vast knowledge just by not doing so?"

Yao Fugui picked up a few strands of his gray beard and shook his head, saying, "A child can be taught, a child can be taught. However, it's not to show off, but rather that I'm an old man who is extremely knowledgeable!"

Du Qi said, "Eh, just because you're so pleased with yourself …"

Yao Fugui suddenly covered Du Qi's mouth, not allowing him to speak. He even casted a meaningful glance in his direction.

Du Qi broke free from Yao Fugui's grasp and followed his gaze toward the door. He saw a proud looking Lobo Gang disciple in his forties with six golden hooves embroidered on his chest. He was winking at them.

Du Qi and Yao Fugui both knew that all the disciples of Luo Ma Gang wore the same type of clothing. The horse hooves embroidered on the left side of the chest were divided into three colors: gold, green, and thick black, with gold being the highest, green being the second, and dense black being the lowest; the number of horse hooves of the same rank within the sect was the corresponding higher as well. The thick black had at most three horses' hooves, while the dark green had at most six horses' hooves, with at least nine golden horses' hooves.

They saw that this person actually had six golden hooves. It was clear that this person's status in the Luo Ma Gang branch was not low at all. Seeing that person's expression, the two of them could not help but look at each other. As they were hesitating in their hearts, they suddenly heard that person say: "I am Wan Zhangqing. I have something that I want to discuss with Young Master Du.

Du Qi knew that Wan Changqing was the Branch Chief of the Luo Ma Gang's Xiangyang Branch, and he was known as the "Golden Mouth". He was a man of his word, and his skill in martial arts was extremely high, making him extremely credible in the martial arts world. He actually took the initiative to look for Du Qi, even though he was not afraid of anything, he could not help but vigilantly ask, "I wonder why Division Lord Wan is looking for me?"

Wan Zhangqing said: "How about Young Master Du and elder enter for a while?"

Du Qi did not know what he meant, and could not help but frown, but seeing that he did not seem to have any evil intentions, he said: "Clan Leader Wan, please enter!"

Wan Zhangqing smiled: "Please follow me!"

Upon hearing this, he hurriedly apologized and followed behind Wan Changqing. They went through the front door, crossed a small square inside the door and walked towards the front door, the four lackeys standing in front of the door immediately saluted the three of them, and silently looked at the three of them. Wan Zhangqing only nodded his head, but also silently walked in.

Since Wan Changqing did not say anything, they could only silently follow behind him. After passing through two courtyards, they entered the third one and arrived at a door on the left, which was opened by Wan Changqing.

Along the way, Yao Fugui saw that the house was deep and wide, decorated with fine ornaments and paintings. The furniture was well-decorated, and few people could be seen, making it appear more serene and solemn, making people feel oppressed. They did not dare to glance away, instead carefully taking every step, afraid that their footsteps would ruin the atmosphere. Dodge, on the other hand, was looking around the park, nodding and shaking his head, as if secretly commenting on the scenery along the way.

Wan Zhangqing walked in without a word after pushing the door open. Yao Fugui paused for a moment before carefully and cautiously stepping into the room behind Du Qi.

Du Qi saw that they were in a small living room, with two small seats on each side and two short chairs on each side. The furnishings were very luxurious, and it was obvious that it was a place to entertain the guests. He was wondering why Wan Changqing was looking for him, when he suddenly heard Wan Changqing say: "Please have a seat, both of you!" At this moment, a smile hung on Wan Zhangqing's face. As he spoke, he raised his hand to signal to the two of them.

Yao Fugui hurriedly saluted and said, "I dare not invite you in, dare not invite you in, Branch Lord Wan is too courteous."

After Yao Fugui said this, he pulled back the first chair and leaned back against the front of the chair, with a humble smile on his face, showing his respect for Wan Changqing. As for Du Qi, he had already pulled out the chair closest to him when Wan Zhangqing was still in the middle of saluting, casually sitting down as if no one was around and leaning his back against the chair, a satisfied and happy expression written on his face, almost to the point of groaning comfortably.

As soon as the three of them sat down, a helper with a single black hoof brought them tea and pastries. As they walked out, he habitually pulled the door shut, took a sip of tea, and praised, "Good tea!"

Wan Zhangqing smiled, "Is Young Master Du good at drinking tea?"

Du Qi replied, "I don't dare to take the initiative to attack. I wonder why Branch Lord Wan is looking for us?"

Wan Zhangqing asked instead, "What does Young Master Du think of the Luo Ma Gang?"