Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
The two women held his hand and tried to dissuade him with trembling tears. âBrother Yi, you canât do thatâ¦â
Yang Yi begged in pain, âMother, Sister-in-law, Iâd rather cultivate as a monk than marry into her family. Just let me destroy this skin that harms people!â
An old woman mocked arrogantly, âSure! Madam said that as long as you dare to be disfigured, sheâll let you off immediately.â
Father Yang shouted in pain, âOld woman, donât you have children? Arenât you afraid of retribution for doing such an outrageous thing? Youâll die a horrible death. â
âDamn old man, how dare you be stubborn!â The guard stepped on Father Yang hard, causing him to scream in pain.
Yang Yi looked at his father and brother and struggled violently. âMother,
Sister-in-law, just let me cut my face, the house will be peaceful.â
Brother Yang struggled and shouted, âLittle brother, donât listen to that old woman. These bandits donât keep their word.â
Granny Song looked at the miserable-looking Yang family members domineeringly. âIf you canât bear to cut yourself, come with us. Otherwise, youâll go to the officials. Can your Yang family bear the sin of bullying nobles?â
âTsk, tsk, tsk! Iâve only ever heard of snatching women by force. Today, itâs an eye-opener. So thereâs still someone who snatches men by force!â
When everyone in the courtyard heard Ruyiâs voice, they looked at the wall. A burly guard shouted, âLittle bastard, do you dare to interfere?â
Granny Song narrowed her eyes at Ruyi and wondered where she had seen this person before.
The guard shouted arrogantly at Ruyi, âGet lost. Whatâs there to see? Get lost! If you donât get lost, Iâll take your wretched life.â
âHmph!â Ruyi sneered. âI want to see how you take my life.â Before he could finish speaking, he threw a flying kick in the air and hit the forehead of the guard in front of him. The guard felt a buzz in his head and his vision darkened as he fell with a bang.
Ruyi took the opportunity to stride forward and quickly punch the guard in the nose. The guard felt an unbearable pain. He screamed and his nose was tilted to the side. Blood spurted out and he covered his nose with tears in his eyes and squatted down.
Seeing this, hope rose in the hearts of the Yang family. Yang Yi looked at the valiant Ruyi and regretted entering the private school back then. He should have learned martial arts like this strongman so he could protect his family and himself from humiliation.
Seeing that their companions were at a disadvantage, the other two guards let go of the Yang father and son under their feet and shouted at Ruyi, âBrother, which path are you from?â
Ruyi looked at the two of them coldly and replied, âIâm from the path of fighting injustice.â
A guard said fiercely, âKid, let me give you a piece of advice. Mind your own business. Otherwise, you wonât even know how you died.â
Ruyi looked at the two of them disdainfully. âI like to interfere and hit dogs like you who rely on their power.â
The two guards had already seen Ruyiâs skills and knew that they were not Ruyiâs match in a one-on-one battle. The two of them looked at each other and suddenly threw punches at Ruyiâs chest and face.
Ruyi dodged to the side and reached out with his left hand at lightning speed to grab one of the guardsâ wrists. He hit him in the chest and kicked the other guard over. His movements were smooth and the two guards were instantly knocked to the ground.
Granny Song looked at the guard on the ground and then at Ruyi. She suddenly remembered and pointed at Ruyi in shock. âYouâre the steward of the Zhou family. Why did you come to interfere in Country Lord Ningâs business?â
âThatâs right.â Ruyi looked at her and said righteously, âCan Country Lord Ning bully others just because sheâs a noble?â
Granny Song glared at Ruyi hatefully. âZhou, my Madam wonât let you off. Donât leave if you have the guts!â
âIâm waiting for you.â Ruyi waved his fist at her. âOld woman who helps the wicked. Donât think I donât hit women.â
âJust you wait.â Granny Song left with a few guards resentfully.
The kitchen knife in Yang Yiâs hand had already been removed by Father Yang. The Yang family members kept kowtowing to Ruyi excitedly.
Father Yang was so grateful that tears flowed down his face. He muttered,
âThank you for your help, Hero Zhou. Thank you for saving my lifeâ¦â
Ruyi went forward to help him up. âShopkeeper Yang, Iâm not a hero. Please get up. Thereâs no need to be so polite.â
Yang Yi kowtowed to Ruyi. âHero Zhou, please teach me martial arts.â
Ruyi helped him up and said, âLittle brother, itâs a little late for you to learn martial arts at your age. Besides, a shameless woman like Country Lord Ning is extremely rare. â
Brother Yang, who had a bruised face, pulled Yang Yi. âThatâs right, Little Brother. People start practicing martial arts from a young age. Hero Zhou, please sit in the house.â
âOkay,â Ruyi agreed readily. Just as everyone walked into the central room, a six-year-old girl ran out of the left room. âGrandpa is calling for you.â âFather is awake. Look.â Father Yang was overjoyed.
The Yang family walked into the room happily. Old Master Yang had already sat up against the head of the bed and his face was flushed. Father Yangâs heart skipped a beat and he strode to the bed. âFather, itâs fine. Hero Zhou helped us chase away those evil people.â
Old Master Yang looked at his son and his family reluctantly. âI donât have much time left. After I leave, you and your wife will sell the shop and bring the children back to the countryside. Youâll be fine in the future.â Father Yang choked and agreed. âYes, I understand.â
Yang Yi pounced on the bed. âGrandpa, youâll be fine. Grandpaâ¦â
Old Master Yang reached out to touch his grandsonâs head, but before he could touch it, it drooped weakly. Father Yang cried loudly, âFather! Fatherâ¦â
âGrandpaâ¦â The Yang family pounced over and cried. Madam Yang hugged the two children and their tears fell. The two children also cried.
Ruyiâs eyes were filled with tears as he watched. He entered the room and said to Father Yang, âMy condolences. The old manâs funeral is more important.â Father Yang choked and nodded. âThank you, Steward Zhou.â
Ruyi bowed to Old Master Yangâs body and stood up to say to Father Yang,
âShopkeeper Yang, Iâm the butler of the Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, Lord Zhou. The Zhou residence is on East Street. If you need anything, you can look for me there.â
Father Yang bowed. âThank you, Steward Zhou. Thank you.â
Ruyi cupped his hands at him and turned to walk out. Just as he reached the courtyard, Yang Yi hurriedly chased after him and stopped Ruyi. âSteward Zhou, you said that your master is the Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Revenue. I donât think you happened to come to my house to help us. If I tell your master what happened to me, will he help me punish that bitch?â
Ruyi did not expect Yang Yi to be so knowledgeable. He turned to look at him and said sincerely, âBrother Yang, to be honest, Country Lord Ning and my master do have a bad relationship. Iâm indeed here to ask for information today and happened to help you. If you really want to seek justice for yourself, discuss it with your family after your grandfatherâs funeral and look for me in the residence..â
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