kvmb Chapter 479 - 6: Return to the County (Part 3)
Chapter 479 - 6: Return to the County (Part 3)
"Even if it’s a True Qi Martial Artist, I’m afraid it won’t do!"
"Why not?" Pan Shizheng’s eyes flickered:
"San’an County is not like Gu’an County, there aren’t that many experts, and Uncle is clearly not interested in San’an County."
"This is our opportunity!"
"Shizheng, it won’t work." Pan Xin shook her head and advised earnestly:
"I can see clearly now that in this world, only with enough strength can you have a say. Without strength, nothing will work."
"You don’t even have True Qi, how can you establish a foothold in San’an County?"
Pan Shizheng said nothing, just stared intently at Pan Xin.
"What is it?"
Pan Xin instinctively touched her cheek and asked:
"Is there something on my face?"
"No." Pan Shizheng shook his head:
"Sister, you’re really beautiful."
"Impudent!" Pan Xin was both embarrassed and angry, couldn’t help stomping her foot and shouted:
"Don’t make me hit you!"
"Sister." Pan Shizheng spoke up:
"I’m telling the truth. Didn’t you notice that Brother Yuan kept secretly looking at you on the way here?"
"Pah!" Pan Xin’s face turned crimson:
"Stop talking nonsense!"
"How am I talking nonsense?" Pan Shizheng cried out for injustice:
"Sister, you’re naturally beautiful, who doesn’t know that in San’an County?"
"Not to mention a small county, even if you went to Zhaonan Prefecture, I’m afraid you wouldn’t find someone as beautiful as you."
"Enough." Pan Xin shook her head:
"Being good-looking, what’s the use?"
"How is it useless?" Pan Shizheng stepped forward and whispered:
"Brother Yuan is about the same age as us, yet his cultivation base is about to break through to the level of a Great Zhou Celestial Martial Artist."
"At this age, with this level of cultivation..."
"Even Uncle Fang Zheng and that Patriarch Linghu can’t compare. He will definitely become a Flawless Martial Artist in the future and even has the chance to become a Martial Arts Grandmaster."
"Sister!"
He urged with his voice, saying:
"If you marry him, with Brother Yuan’s help, how can our Pan Family not establish itself in San’an County?"
"This..." Pan Xin’s beautiful eyes flickered:
"Is it really feasible?"
"Feasible!" Pan Shizheng nodded heavily:
"Sister, do you fancy Brother Yuan?"
"What are you saying?" Pan Xin shook her head:
"I’m afraid he wouldn’t fancy me."
"Hmph!"
Pan Shizheng snorted lightly:
"It’s true that Brother Yuan is talented, but he has no parents. He only reached his present situation because of Uncle Fang’s support."
"He’s not much different from us."
"The elders of the Pan Family have all met with misfortune. Your marriage should be decided by me. I think Brother Yuan is very suitable."
.....
Night fell,
at the elegant courtyard of the Pan Family.
Pan Xin and Pan Shizheng invited Yuan Zhongdao to a banquet.
"Please!"
"Brother Yuan, please. This wine is a specialty of the Drunken Immortal Tavern in Zhaonan Prefecture. Only a few barrels are released each year, and our Pan Family managed to get one purely by luck."
"Good, good..., please both of you!"
Pan Shizheng glanced at Yuan Zhongdao, whose face was flushed, and then at Pan Xin, who had a hint of shyness between her brows. A smile appeared on his face.
At this moment, Pan Xin’s makeup had obviously been meticulously applied, making her even more stunning than usual.
The wine wasn’t intoxicating, but the person was intoxicated,
and the beauty occasionally looked over, leaving Yuan Zhongdao already infatuated.
Pan Shizheng’s smile grew even wider.
He was very clear about his own situation. When it came to martial arts, he could be considered average, and it was uncertain whether he could even cultivate True Qi.
But Yuan Zhongdao was different.
This person was about to achieve the Great Zhou Celestial status, destined to become Flawless, and his future was unlimited.
If they could bind themselves with the Pan Family, it would be like tying themselves to a powerful ally, so why worry about others bullying the Pan Family in the future?
"Brother Yuan."
With this thought, Pan Shizheng took out a brocade box and pushed it over:
"Thank you for your help, which saved the lives of everyone in our Pan Family. This small gift is insignificant as a token of gratitude."
"I can’t accept this!"
Yuan Zhongdao hurriedly waved his hand:
"I came on orders. If you want to thank someone, you should thank the lord or Commander Yang Meng."
"We have our own gifts for Uncle and Commander Yang." Pan Shizheng smiled:
"This is for Brother Yuan. Please don’t refuse. Or are the lives of everyone in our Pan Family so worthless?"
"This..." Yuan Zhongdao looked hesitant.
"Brother Yuan, why not take a look at what’s inside?" Pan Shizheng suggested:
"I heard that Brother Yuan is cultivating the Crane Cry Nine Heavens Divine Skill. This skill was actually passed down from the Wang Family, the Minister of Water, decades ago. When the Wang Family was destroyed, all the major forces around took a copy back. Our Pan Family was no exception, and we were lucky enough to get part of the Wang Family’s remnants."
"It should be of some help to Brother Yuan’s cultivation."
"Oh!" Yuan Zhongdao’s eyes lit up immediately, and he opened the brocade box.
Inside the brocade box was a thick book, which was indeed the Crane Cry Nine Heavens Divine Skill, only thicker than the one he had.
Inside, there were indeed many breakdowns and explanations from predecessors.
Not only that...
Besides the Crane Cry Nine Heavens Divine Skill, there were also some Silver Notes and a few gold foils, jade, and other items underneath.
?
Yuan Zhongdao’s eyes flickered, and after a long time, he slowly closed the box, speaking slowly:
"These things are indeed useful to me, thank you, Brother Pan!"
"Haha..." Pan Shizheng laughed heartily:
"Beauty gifts for a fine lady, a treasure sword for a hero, the Crane Cry Nine Heavens Divine Skill should shine brightly in Brother Yuan’s hands."
"Young Master Yuan." Pan Xin’s beautiful eyes sparkled as she raised her glass slightly:
"I toast to you."
"Good, good." Yuan Zhongdao appeared excited, hurriedly raising his glass:
"I’ll drink it all, Miss Pan as you like!"
Pan Xin, already beautiful, became even more alluring with her cheeks flushed from the wine, charming like a blooming flower, making one lose themselves.
The faint fragrance made people’s blood surge.
Despite Yuan Zhongdao’s high talent in martial arts, he lacked understanding of worldly affairs and was unfamiliar with matters between men and women.
Spending his days wrestling with rough men, when had he ever seen a beauty like Pan Xin?
Now, the beauty was right beside him, her fragrance lingering at his nose, and her every move made his heart burn with heat.
"Come!"
"Drink!"
It wasn’t until the moon hung high in the sky and the banquet was enjoyed to the fullest that Yuan Zhongdao stumbled back to his quarters.
"Sister."
Pan Shizheng gave Pan Xin a glance:
"Strike while the iron is hot!"
"I think Brother Yuan is not one to be content with loneliness either. With such talent, will he spend his life under someone else’s roof?"
"Seize the moment and firmly bind him to our Pan Family, that’s the right move!"
Pan Xin’s face was completely red, her hands twisting her clothes. She understood in her heart but still showed hesitation in her eyes.
"Uncle Fang built a vast foundation in Gu’an County from nothing. Brother Yuan, with higher talent and greater potential than Uncle Fang, has already mastered the art of training soldiers, and with the support of San’an County, could very well replicate a Fang Mansion."
Pan Shizheng continued:
"Brother Yuan’s fame is not yet widespread only because he hasn’t interacted with outsiders much. In the future, he will surely be famous far and wide."
"Sister!"
"If you miss this opportunity, who knows what might happen later!"
"I know." Pan Xin took a deep breath, reached for her hairpin, and let her long hair fall.
The flush from the wine still lingered on her face, and her loose hair added an extra touch of allure.
With a glance at Pan Shizheng, she stepped towards Yuan Zhongdao’s room.
"Tap, tap..."
Her delicate hand lightly knocked on the door.
"Who is it?"
"It’s me."
Pan Xin bit her lip, speaking softly:
"Young Master Yuan, are you awake?"
"Miss Pan."
Sounds of movement came from inside, and Yuan Zhongdao opened the door, seeing the lady in front of him like a fairy under the moon, his expression dazed:
"You... do you need something?"
"Yes."
Pan Xin’s face flushed, breathing rapidly, she lowered her head:
"Can I come in to talk?"
"Yes, yes!" Yuan Zhongdao nodded quickly:
"Miss Pan, inside..."
He opened his mouth, seemingly realizing that this might not be appropriate, but stiffened his gaze and extended his hand:
"Please!"
......
Two days later.
Yang Meng was gathering everyone, preparing to take the Pan Family back to Gu’an County.
"Commander Yang."
Pan Shizheng clasped his hands, requesting:
"Our Pan Family still has some properties in San’an County that can’t be quickly handled. Can some people be left behind to wait?"
"Hmm?"
Yang Meng frowned:
"My lord only told me to escort people back, not to handle the Pan Family’s properties."
"Commander Yang."
Pan Shizheng stepped forward, having several wooden chests brought out:
"This is ten thousand taels of silver accumulated by our Pan Family over the years. Without Uncle’s help, it would have been seized by outsiders."
"Now, we wish to offer it all to Uncle!"
"Bang..."
The lids of the wooden chests were opened, the dazzling silver blinding everyone’s eyes.
Even Yang Meng’s eyes briefly changed.
Keeping private soldiers was costly, and as their commander, she knew very well the value of ten thousand taels of silver.
"Commander Yang."
Pan Shizheng spoke in time:
"If Pan Mou remains, there will be more gold and silver offered, I humbly plead for the commander’s permission."
"This..." Yang Meng hesitated.
"Commander."
Yuan Zhongdao stepped forward, speaking quietly:
"Why not leave me here? No need to leave too many people, just a few dozen private soldiers and I will be enough to suppress anyone with disloyalty in San’an County."
......
Fang Mansion.
Fang Zheng looked at the few boxes of silver before him and shook his head lightly:
"Enough!"
"Everyone has their own ambitions, you can’t force them. If he wishes to stay in San’an County, let him stay."