Chapter 134 - 118: A True Silkpants
They arrived at the Tea Garden’s main gate.
Outside, they saw a dozen or so farmers in patched clothing. Led by several burly men in black martial attire, they were shoving the Tea Garden’s guards and farmhands.
"Who the hell do you think you are? How dare you cause trouble here? Did you not even bother to find out whose territory this is?"
Seeing this, Chubby immediately waded into the crowd and, with a few swift moves, knocked the men in black to the ground.
He was counting on Fang Yue’s Tea Garden to supply him with tea. He needed it to make a name for himself in Shanyang Prefecture City and finally earn his family’s recognition.
That way, according to their bet, his parents couldn’t force him to go on any more blind dates.
Therefore, failure was not an option.
Anyone who tried to sabotage the Tea Garden was picking a fight with him.
He grabbed what looked like the leader of the men in black. "Speak! Who sent you? Confess everything. If you dare hide a single word, Lord Fatty will skin you alive today."
Without waiting for a reply, Bai Xingqiu delivered two resounding slaps to the man’s face.
A slap to the left cheek, another to the right, and two teeth went flying.
"You... you dare hit me? My uncle won’t let you get away with this! You’re finished! You’re finished!"
The burly man in black was beaten into a stupor. He’d never met anyone so unreasonable.
’Aren’t you supposed to talk things out, not just start throwing punches?!’
’How is this fatty more vicious than us?!’
’Who’s the one starting trouble here, anyway?’
All at once, the troublemakers could do nothing but beg for mercy.
「Meanwhile, somewhere outside the Tea Garden.」
About ten government constables were lying in wait, as if expecting something.
"Chief, you said we’re going over soon, but are we really arresting the Tea Garden’s people too? That’s Fang Wuju’s Tea Garden. Won’t we offend him by doing this?"
"He’s a Martial Scholar. If we offend him, it won’t end well for us."
Several of the government constables looked worried and uneasy. Their chief wanted them to go to the Tea Garden up ahead and make arrests.
He had claimed they were responding to a tip about a brawl.
But it was only when they arrived that they realized this was Fang Wuju’s Tea Garden.
This meant the people they were supposed to arrest included the farmers from Fang Wuju’s Tea Garden. That was out of the question. How could mere government constables like them dare to offend a Martial Scholar?
"Just do as you’re told. Someone else will handle the fallout. When the time comes, someone will be there to deal with this Fang Wuju."
The Chief Constable’s voice was low, but his tone was relaxed. He didn’t seem the least bit worried about the prospect of offending a Martial Scholar.
After a short while, the screams from the gate became even more blood-curdling.
Chief Zhang pondered for a moment, then gave the constables beside him a meaningful look.
"We’re going over now. Remember, we’re only here because someone filed a complaint. Bring back both parties. Don’t screw this up for me. Let’s go."
With that, he immediately led the government constables in a rush toward the Tea Garden’s main gate.
From a distance, Chief Zhang saw a chubby figure furiously slapping a burly man in black across the face. The mere sight of the repeated blows made his own cheek twitch.
"Stop! How dare you commit assault in broad daylight! Arrest him and take him away! Anyone who dares to resist is committing treason!"
Without a second thought, he slapped the fatty with an accusation.
Only then did Chief Zhang get a good look at the chubby man who’d been throwing the punches. He couldn’t help but wonder, ’Is the food at Fang Wuju’s Tea Garden really that good? How else could he get so fat?’
"What? You dare stick your nose in Lord Fatty’s business? You got a death wish?!"
Bai Xingqiu came from a prominent family, one of the most powerful even in Shanyang Prefecture City. He himself was a Martial Scholar and a Martial Artist who had reached Bone Forging Perfection, the third stage of the Martial Dao.
Naturally, he wouldn’t give a mere government constable a second thought.
Besides, it was obvious this government constable had been taking sides from the moment he arrived.
With his background, Chubby had seen countless schemes and intrigues; he knew immediately that these men were up to no good.
Sure enough, in the next moment, Chief Zhang began to order the arrest.
"Lawless! Utterly lawless! Quick, seize this thug!"
Instantly, several government constables pounced on Chubby like a pack of wolves.
However, they had picked the wrong target.
While ordinary farmers feared government constables like vipers, someone like Chubby wouldn’t give such lowly officials a second glance.
He fought back immediately. The government constables, barely stronger than average men, were no match for Chubby and were swiftly dispatched.
"You... you... you actually dared to lay a hand on us..."
Chief Zhang stared as if he couldn’t believe his eyes. Attacking government constables was a serious offense; it could even be considered an act of rebellion.
"So I fought back? So what? What are you gonna do about it? Not only did I hit them, but I’m going to hit you, too!"
Chubby laughed coldly. He wasn’t about to let Chief Zhang off the hook. He grabbed the chief constable and raised his hand for a slap.
"Insolent! Stop!"
At that moment, a few more people arrived. One of them was Huang Yuangu.
Huang Yuangu barked out a sharp rebuke, though inwardly he was ecstatic.
’Today’s gambit was the right one! To think Fang Yue’s Tea Garden had someone like this, someone who’d dare to openly attack and assault government Officials.’
’This is a serious crime. If Lord Liu decides to press the matter, condoning a subordinate’s assault on government Officials is enough to get Fang Wuju stripped of his title.’
"What? You want to stick your nose in this, too? Looking for a beating?" Bai Xingqiu’s principle was not to attack unless provoked, but he always retaliated if someone crossed him.
So, he turned to Huang Yuangu and sneered.
"Heh. How arrogant. I’ll teach you a lesson on your family’s behalf."
Just then, Huang Lie, who was standing behind Huang Yuangu, took a step forward.
Instantly, a series of CRACKLES and POPS emanated from the somewhat skinny middle-aged man’s body, and his frame visibly swelled.
Then, he lunged, his hand a claw, striking viciously at Bai Xingqiu.
His very first move was a strike aimed at Bai Xingqiu’s eyes.
He intended to cripple Bai Xingqiu from the start.
Watching this, Fang Yue’s expression tightened.
’This man came with Huang Yuangu, and from the looks of it, his status might be even higher. Who is he?’
’To possess such a technique, to be able to unleash that much power in an instant...’
’Furthermore, his combat experience is immense, and his strikes are ruthless, leaving no quarter.’
’More importantly, this man is a Marrow Transformer Martial Artist, and one who has achieved Great Success in Marrow Transformation.’
’The man may be older, but I’m afraid Bai Xingqiu is no match for him.’
’Bai Xingqiu has only reached Great Success in Bone Forging, while his opponent is an entire realm above him.’
’So even though Bai Xingqiu is younger and has more stamina, he’s clearly outmatched.’
In just a few moments, Bai Xingqiu was already clearly at a disadvantage.
Just as he thought, Huang Lie used a feint and then launched a vicious assault on Chubby’s torso and arms.
Unable to dodge, Bai Xingqiu could only meet the blow head-on. The impact sent him stumbling backward.