Free Web NovelChapter 179: Chapter 179: Provided for Free
’Does the Fake Lu Chao understand Zheng Zhuhe that well?’
But Wu Fenyu quickly realized—her father had acquired the Shadow Form Hundred Marvels Fist from the Fake Lu Chao. The man must know exactly how difficult the First Three Hundred Marvels Punches were to learn.
Her father himself had surely studied it as well.
At this thought, Wu Fenyu let out a long breath and whispered, "Dad, have you been exposed?"
Witch Ying gently shook his head...
"I can’t be exposed. The Saint Bone Zheng Family only suspects it was me."
"After all, I also came from the Dragon Flame Academy. I was even once known, along with those two characters Sun Shijin and Yin Ye, as the Three Prodigies of Dragon Flame Academy."
Hearing this, Wu Fenyu understood.
She glanced hatefully at Zheng Zhuhe, who was currently studying the First Three Hundred Marvels Punches. ’He came here to cause trouble based on mere suspicion.’
But on second thought, her father *had* kidnapped him, so she suddenly felt it was fair.
"Old Witch, I thought you’d been exposed."
As her thoughts raced, a voice suddenly sounded in Wu Fenyu’s ear, nearly making her jump.
She turned to see that it was Sun Shijin and the Fake Lu Chao, who were now standing behind them.
Witch Ying’s mouth twitched. Ignoring Sun Shijin completely, he looked at Lu Chao and asked, "What if I hadn’t returned just now? What was your plan for handling this sudden move of yours?"
He was referring to Lu Chao’s sudden proposal about mastering the First Three Hundred Marvels Punches within the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.
If Witch Ying hadn’t returned in the nick of time, Wu Fenyu wouldn’t have dared to make such a decision on her own, and things would have become complicated.
To this, Lu Chao just smiled and replied, "Simple. This manager here with the Cyan Fire Order could have just said she didn’t know about it, that it might be an event from the Hundred Flames Association, and to come back tomorrow to check..."
"Then I would have challenged Zheng Zhuhe to another duel or something."
"My goal was to provoke Zheng Zhuhe. With his hatred for me, he would have definitely accepted my challenge. I was certain I could stall until you returned, Elder Wu."
As Lu Chao explained, Wu Fenyu had a sudden realization.
’That would indeed solve the immediate crisis. This Fake Lu Chao seems quite capable.’
After a moment’s thought, Wu Fenyu suddenly said, "Young Master Lu, thank you..."
Before she could finish, Witch Ying immediately pulled his daughter back, looking at Lu Chao and Sun Shijin with extreme vigilance. "Fenyu, what are you thanking him for? This was supposed to be their after-sales support."
Lu Chao was stunned by the remark. ’Is Witch Ying’s personality always this strange?’
The so-called "after-sales support" meant that since Zheng Zhuhe was causing trouble because of Lu Chao, Lu Chao was obligated to solve the problem for them.
Wu Fenyu was also stunned for a moment, then gave a wry smile...
Her father had always taught her that in business, one must not easily owe favors, or else you can’t do business at all.
Sun Shijin’s mouth twitched. He knew Witch Ying well. "Old Witch, you damned money-grubber."
Shrugging, Witch Ying saw nothing wrong with his stance. He added warily, "What deal are you two here to discuss now? Let’s be clear: the matter with Zheng Zhuhe is just your after-sales service."
Wu Fenyu’s mouth fell open. ’He looped it right back around. By not owing a favor, we can make an outrageous demand.’
As for Sun Shijin, his face was grim...
He had a more straightforward personality and truly didn’t want to negotiate with Witch Ying unless absolutely necessary, but in the end, he stated his purpose.
"An Innate Student?"
"No problem. We’ll discuss the price after we’ve dealt with Zheng Zhuhe."
After speaking, Witch Ying put on the very picture of a cunning merchant.
Sun Shijin immediately pulled Lu Chao back a few steps, no longer wanting to speak to Witch Ying. He muttered a stream of curses, things like, ’What a waste that we were once called the Three Prodigies of Dragon Flame Academy, and now all he knows is how to fleece his old classmates.’
Lu Chao, however, just smiled and said nothing more.
Just then, Wu Fenyu, who had been hesitating to speak, finally changed the subject. "Dad, if you weren’t exposed, then how did Zheng Zhuhe find out about the Shadow Form Hundred Marvels Fist?"
Hearing this, Witch Ying’s expression darkened...
"Within the Hundred Flames Trading Company, no one besides you knows where I obtained the Hundred Marvels Fist."
"But I already reported my acquisition of the Hundred Marvels Fist to the Hundred Flames Association. Someone must have leaked it out of jealousy."
A chill went through her. The internal struggles of the Hundred Flames Trading Company were indeed intense.
Their branch was in charge of the Dragon Flame Kingdom, and her father’s performance in recent years had been so strong that it had naturally bred resentment in some people.
At that moment, in the center of the Hundred Flames Trading Company’s main hall, Zheng Zhuhe was still studying the First Three Hundred Marvels Punches.
However, after only half an incense stick’s time had passed, he suddenly slammed the manual for the three punches onto the ground. He looked up and said coldly, "Witch Ying, you dare to screw me over? It’s fucking impossible to learn this in the time it takes for one incense stick to burn!"
As his voice fell, a low murmur spread through the crowd of onlookers.
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"There’s no one in this world who can learn the First Three Hundred Marvels Punches in the time it takes for one incense stick to burn..."
"You’re fucking with me."
Seeing this, the group of Zheng Family experts all moved to follow him.
But Witch Ying just shrugged and nodded. "Of course it’s very difficult. But who said no one in this world can learn it in the time it takes for an incense stick to burn? There’s a young man right here who can definitely learn it."
As soon as he said this, everyone was stunned, and their gazes all fell upon Lu Chao.
The person Witch Ying was talking about was definitely him.
The corner of Wu Fenyu’s mouth also curled up slightly. ’The Fake Lu Chao must have already learned the Hundred Marvels Fist. He can step out right now and put Zheng Zhuhe in his place, then send him packing in disgrace.’
This was the ultimate goal behind the Fake Lu Chao’s proposal.
While saving the Dragon Flame Branch, he could also strike a blow against his enemy, Zheng Zhuhe.
And Zheng Zhuhe’s gaze also shot fiercely toward Lu Chao.
But Lu Chao suddenly retorted, "What are you all looking at me for? I’m not the real Lu Chao. If even Zheng Zhuhe can’t learn it, I doubt I can either. I think I’d better not make a fool of myself."
At his words, everyone’s gazes froze.
Witch Ying was stunned. Wu Fenyu was stunned. Even Sun Shijin at their side was dumbfounded.
’Why would Lu Chao suddenly say something like that?’
At this moment, Lu Chao whispered to Sun Shijin, "Tell Witch Ying to provide the Innate Student for free. Otherwise, we’re leaving."
Hearing this, Sun Shijin had a sudden realization, his eyes lighting up.
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Sun Shijin immediately scurried behind Witch Ying and quietly relayed Lu Chao’s words.
Instantly, Witch Ying’s face flushed red.
Meanwhile, Zheng Zhuhe sneered at Lu Chao...
"At least you know your own limits..."
"Witch Ying, you really don’t take me seriously, do you? It seems I’ll have to teach you a lesson."
As he spoke, Zheng Zhuhe began to spout all sorts of threats.
He threatened to have the Saint Bone Zheng Family take full action, to launch all sorts of attacks against the Dragon Flame Branch in the Dragon Flame Kingdom, and to cure the Dragon Flame Branch of its arrogant and snobbish attitude.
In truth, Witch Ying wasn’t particularly afraid. At worst, he’d have no business for ten days to half a month. But that would mean losing a lot of money.
Finally, he looked at the perfectly calm Lu Chao and nodded through gritted teeth.
After receiving Witch Ying’s affirmative reply...
Lu Chao slowly walked out from the crowd. Just as Zheng Zhuhe was spouting his various threats, he suddenly spoke up. "Well, the chances aren’t great, but it doesn’t cost anything to try. I might as well give it a shot."
