nycdaug Chapter 282 Arriving at the Martial Arts Tournament
Chapter 282 Arriving at the Martial Arts Tournament
Yun Qingqing said gently, "Commander Pang, there's no need to be so polite. You've helped our Duke of Huguo's mansion before, and now that you're in trouble, it's only right that we help you."
Pang De said, "Miss Jiu, please don't call me Commander anymore. I'm no longer a Commander. Just call me Pang De."
Upon hearing this, Yun Qingqing said, "Then I'll call you Uncle Pang."
Pang De waved his hands repeatedly, "You mustn't, Miss Jiu."
Yun Qingqing said, "I am no longer the Ninth Miss of the Protectorate Red Mansion; my status is the same as yours."
Before Pang De could say anything more, Xu Ji said, "Listen to A Bao, don't be shy."
Upon hearing this, Pound swallowed his words of refusal and nodded, saying, "Alright."
Just then, the shopkeeper came out carrying tea. Seeing Pound's clear eyes, he quickly stepped forward and exclaimed with delight, "You big oaf, are you alright?!"
Pound solemnly clasped his hands in thanks: "Thank you for saving my life, shopkeeper."
The shopkeeper waved his hand repeatedly: "I only gave you a meal. It was these benefactors who cured you. You should thank them."
The shopkeeper asked with concern, "Now that you're better, what are your plans for the future?"
Pound looked at the Yun family members: "I want to go with them."
The shopkeeper nodded with satisfaction: "These kind and benevolent people will make your life easier if you follow them."
Pang De walked up to Yun Chengying and whispered, "Eighth Young Master, could you lend me a thousand taels of silver? I will definitely repay you in the future."
Yun Chengying immediately took out a thousand taels of silver notes and gave them to him: "Don't say you won't pay me back. You've done me a favor, so here are the silver notes for you."
Pang De said solemnly, "Eighth Young Master, I will return the silver notes to you."
He walked up to the shopkeeper and handed him the silver note, saying, "Shopkeeper, here is a thousand taels of silver. Please accept it. Thank you for taking me in."
The shopkeeper hurriedly refused, saying, "Keep it for yourself. I don't want your money. You've helped me chop wood and carry water here, and I haven't paid you a single penny. How can I take your money now?"
Pound forcefully stuffed the silver notes into the shopkeeper's hand: "Keep it. These peaceful days probably won't last much longer. You'll have plenty of places to spend money in the future."
Upon hearing this, the shopkeeper accepted the silver note: "Then I'll prepare some extra dry food for you to take with you..."
He said this and quickly walked into the house without waiting for him to speak.
Pang De turned to Marshal Yun and asked, "Marshal, may I follow you?"
Marshal Yun said solemnly, “Those who follow us must be absolutely loyal and must not have any disloyal thoughts.”
Pang De immediately knelt on one knee: "Pang De hereby swears that he will never betray the Yun family or harbor any disloyal thoughts in this life. If he breaks this oath, may he be struck by lightning and die a horrible death."
Marshal Yun reached out and helped him up: "Alright, then you can come with us from now on."
Yun Qingqing said, "Let's go, let's continue on our way."
The group got up and walked out of the post station. By the time the innkeeper came out with some dry rations, the caravan had already disappeared at the end of the official road.
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The carriage traveled on the official road for half a month before crossing the boundary marker and entering the territory of the Azure Dragon Kingdom.
As the convoy entered the border town, martial arts practitioners carrying swords and knives could be seen everywhere on the cobblestone streets.
Yun Chengying lifted the curtain, looked outside, and frowned, saying, "Why are so many martial arts practitioners gathered at the border of the Azure Dragon Kingdom?"
Xu Ji leaned against the car window and laughed, "It seems we've stumbled upon a martial arts tournament. We've run into some excitement."
Yun Chengying's eyes lit up immediately: "Martial Arts Tournament? I've never participated in one before."
He excitedly turned to Yun Qingqing: "Abao, do you want to watch the martial arts tournament?"
Yun Chengxi immediately exposed him: "Eighth Brother, you're just using A Bao as an excuse to watch it yourself."
Yun Chengying was a little embarrassed when his thoughts were exposed. He was about to explain to Yun Qingqing when Yun Qingqing said, "If Eighth Brother wants to go and see, then we can stay here for a few days."