The King of Urban Mercenaries

"Oh, Xiaowu, he’s the one cooking for the City Lord. He’s been doing it these past few days as well. Consider him my apprentice," Lin Fei said, shocking the old City Lord. Could it be that the mentor is so great that the apprentice is equally talented? The meals he had these past few days tasted outstanding, truly living up to the saying, ’A great mentor produces excellent apprentices!’

"Really? Then let him come out and meet me!" Feng Linwu said, unexpectedly filled with anticipation, curious about what Lin Fei’s apprentice was like.

"Xiaowu, come out, the old City Lord wants to see you," Lin Fei shouted towards the kitchen.

"Yes, Master."

Chen Xiaowu hurried out from the kitchen and then said, "Chen Xiaowu, pays respect to the old City Lord."

"Haha, no need for formality, get up, get up. I really didn’t expect you to be such a young man, it’s truly surprising," the old City Lord remarked in amazement.

"It’s all thanks to my master’s teachings," Chen Xiaowu said, rubbing his head sheepishly, appearing quite innocent.

"The teacher leads you to the door, but cultivation depends on your own efforts; all of this is your own hard-earned achievement," Lin Fei smiled, appreciating Chen Xiaowu’s humble nature.

"In any case, if not for the master, I wouldn’t be who I am today, so I am grateful for my master’s guidance," Chen Xiaowu said.

"Alright, I understand your intentions. Now, let the old City Lord speak about whether there is good news to share here," Lin Fei said with a smile.

Since the old City Lord came so hastily, there must be something important, or perhaps the City Lord finally received some information?

"Haha, Lin Fei is more perceptive, that’s right. My son needs a chef, and I wonder which of you will go?" Feng Linwu asked. In his mind, it should be Lin Fei going, as Lin Fei could articulate his requests, etc.

However, the result was unexpected; Lin Fei spoke, "Let Xiaowu go then."

"No way!"

A voice came from afar, and everyone turned to see that it was Lin Yun’er. At this moment, she was walking over from a distance, having just overheard the conversation, and immediately said, "We’ll go together."

"Grandfather, haven’t you seen my father for a long time? So let’s go together, it’s good to meet my dad, isn’t it?"

Lin Yun’er’s words moved the old City Lord, and he nodded, "Alright, let’s go together and take a look."

Everyone nodded, and so a group of four, with guards in tow, headed towards the City Lord Mansion.

Finally, the four arrived at the City Lord Mansion, where City Lord Feng Linwu had already finished dinner. Upon hearing that the chef had arrived, Feng Linwu said, "Let the chef come in."

"Yes!" The guard said, then went outside the City Lord Mansion and told Lin Fei and the group, "The City Lord wants the chef to go inside."

"Chef? Then what about us?" Lin Yun’er asked in confusion.

Hearing Lin Yun’er’s words, Lin Fei chuckled, "Just let Xiaowu go alone, anyway it’s not a big deal, just don’t forget what I told him when the time comes."

After hearing Lin Fei’s words, Lin Yun’er nodded, and Feng Linwu, who had heard the whole story from Lin Fei on the way, had no objections, figuring they could meet again after a while.

Thus, Chen Xiaowu followed the guard and headed towards the grand hall of the City Lord Mansion.

Finally, Chen Xiaowu arrived in the grand hall of the City Lord Mansion, facing the City Lord he had long wished to meet, someone with such authority and presence, unmatched by ordinary people.

"Commoner Chen Xiaowu, pays respect to the City Lord."

"Rise, are you the chef for my father’s household? Did you make this dish?" The City Lord asked two consecutive questions.

Chen Xiaowu answered, "Yes!"

"Oh? You, at your young age, possess such cooking skills, truly astounding. Would you be willing to work here, handling my daily meals?"

The City Lord asked, hopeful that Chen Xiaowu, who makes such delicious meals, would stay as he looked forward to eating them again.

The reply from Chen Xiaowu was clearly heard by Lin Fei and the others outside, "Thank you, City Lord! I am willing to stay."

"Hahaha, excellent, excellent. In that case, I will reward you with a thousand taels of gold, a hundred pieces of silk, ten Elemental Stones, and a title. From now on, you will be my exclusive chef. Of course, you must also often cook for my father, do you understand?" City Lord Feng Linwu stated.

"Thank you, City Lord!"

"Alright, you may go now," the City Lord said, issuing a tacit dismissal, as he had no time for idle talk with a chef, simply expecting the chef to perform his duties well.

However, at this moment, Chen Xiaowu recalled the words of his master Lin Fei, and instead of leaving, he stepped forward and said, "City Lord, I have one more request."

Hearing Chen Xiaowu’s words, the City Lord looked at him curiously, "What do you want? Speak, but remember you said one request, so I’ll only agree to one request, definitely not a second. Understand?"

Chen Xiaowu, after hearing the City Lord’s words, felt a jolt in his heart, pondering deeply. After all, once he made a request, the City Lord would agree. Still, if he expressed a desire to marry Lin Yun’er, would the City Lord consent?

"City Lord, I... I want to marry your daughter, Lin Yun’er!"

Upon hearing this, the City Lord suddenly stood, frowning, looking down at Chen Xiaowu, and asked, "What? Say that again!"

Chen Xiaowu fell silent, feeling unable to overcome fear in his heart as he faced the City Lord’s stern gaze.

Meanwhile, outside, Lin Fei, the old City Lord, and even Lin Yun’er, their brows furrowed, felt that Chen Xiaowu wasn’t sticking to their plan, leaving them unsure how to react, as the situation was indeed confounding.

At this moment, Lin Yun’er looked at Lin Fei and said, "Lin Fei, I apologize on behalf of Xiaowu, he’s just..."

Mid-sentence, Lin Fei raised his hand, "No need to explain."

With a bitter smile, Lin Fei turned to leave, as time wasted in Fenglin City had already amounted to half a month. Not wanting further delays, he decided to depart, walking away.

The two watched Lin Fei’s retreating figure, unsure what to say, as indeed, they felt indebted to Lin Fei. Now with Lin Fei gone, they were uncertain how to proceed.

After Lin Fei left, the City Lord Mansion echoed with Chen Xiaowu’s voice...