Mountain village beauty: Brother, don't stop!

Chapter 77: Chapter 77 Still a Martial Apprentice

"Of course there’s no problem."

Wang Hao hadn’t expected Wang Ming to agree so readily, but he quickly threw a damper on that enthusiasm.

"However, with your current conditions and equipment, you can only raise some common centipedes at most. As for Red Giant centipedes, I’m afraid it might be tough."

Wang Hao was well aware of this even if Wang Ming didn’t mention it.

But after learning the secret of breeding Red Giant centipedes, Wang Hao felt that equipment didn’t matter; what was needed was only...

But these were things Wang Hao would not share with Wang Ming.

"That’s okay, one step at a time! I’ll start by learning the technique. Plus, there are plenty of centipedes in the back mountain which I can use for experiments. It just depends on whether your lab is willing to teach me."

Wang Hao said with a smile.

"Teaching is definitely no problem. As long as you’re willing to learn, I’ll send a dedicated researcher over to give you hands-on instruction. How’s that?"

Wang Ming agreed without even thinking about it.

"Aren’t you afraid that I’ll leak your technology or sell it to another lab?"

Seeing how readily Wang Ming had agreed, Wang Hao couldn’t help but tease him.

"Haha, they can’t use this technology even if they get it, so we’re not afraid of them coming to buy it."

Wang Ming said confidently.

Wang Hao thought too that Zao City’s biological laboratory, which directly supplies special medicine to the higher-ups, clearly had an extraordinary background. With that kind of reliable backing, what did they have to fear?

"Then it’s a deal! I’ll come to collect the centipedes and we’ll sign an agreement."

Wang Hao didn’t want to waste more words and was quick to finalize the arrangement.

"Okay, see you tomorrow!"

After finishing the conversation, the two hung up the phone.

In Wang Hao’s view, this was definitely a win for him. Catching centipedes didn’t cost a penny, and he had gained the breeding technology. The wealth this could generate in the future was far beyond the eight hundred thousand.

Of course, the knack for breeding was something only Wang Hao and Su Zhenping knew about.

In Wang Ming’s eyes, they too had got a Red Giant centipede for free, worth far more than eight hundred thousand to their laboratory. They felt like they had gotten a great deal.

After all, each party was simply getting what they needed.

Zheng Cailian had heard the entire conversation and was happy for Wang Hao.

But beyond her happiness, she was still worried about Wang Hao’s safety. She didn’t want him to have any more accidents.

"Haozi, when you go out, could you... think more about your parents, and... me!"

Zheng Cailian shyly nestled in Wang Hao’s embrace, her cheeks turning a light pink.

"I know. I will definitely live well in the future and stay with you until we’re old!"

Wang Hao hugged Zheng Cailian even tighter.

Zheng Cailian didn’t say anything else. As long as she was in Wang Hao’s heart, she was already content and didn’t wish for too much.

Having comforted Zheng Cailian, Wang Hao hurried off to Su Zhenping’s home.

He had promised Su Zhenping that he would share the centipede breeding technique as soon as he got it.

Now that Wang Ming had clearly agreed to pass on the technique to him, he had to rush to share the good news with Su Zhenping.

"Uncle Su, great news!"

Wang Hao saw from a distance that Su Zhenping was sorting herbs in the yard and couldn’t help but shout.

"Oh my god! It’s a ghost!"

Su Zhenping, seeing Wang Hao, turned and ran into the house, hurriedly closing the door behind him.

He had always thought Wang Hao was dead and didn’t know yet that Hao had safely returned.

Seeing Su Zhenping’s reaction, Wang Hao was first taken aback, and then, knowing that he must think he was a ghost, he couldn’t help but smile mischievously.

"Uncle Su, I died so miserably! Why didn’t you come to find me? Since you didn’t, I’ve come to find you!"

Wang Hao deliberately changed his tone to scare Su Zhenping, banging forcefully on the door of his house.

"Haozi, I went looking for you, but it was too dark and I couldn’t find you. There were also two helpless girls at home that needed looking after, I really had no choice!"

Su Zhenping’s face turned deathly pale, and he hastily explained.

"That won’t do, I want you to keep me company!"

Wang Hao became more and more addicted to the game.

"Haozi, just let me go, will you? Later, I’ll burn more paper money for you. Whatever you’re lacking, just tell me, and I’ll burn it for you."

Su Zhenping’s voice was hoarse, pleading as he spoke.

"Fine, I haven’t even gotten married yet. How about you betroth Su Lin to me? That would fulfill one of my last wishes."

Wang Hao couldn’t help but snicker, immediately covering his mouth to prevent giving himself away.

"You’re asking for too much, boy. Having our Lin Lin, a good girl, marry you in a ghost marriage? How could you even say such a thing? I’d lose my life before I agreed to that."

"Then come down and keep me company!"

After speaking, Wang Hao charged at the door and with a strong push, he burst it open.

Startled by what he saw, Su Zhenping never expected Wang Hao’s ghost to be so tenacious. Today, he would have to fight for his life against him.

Suddenly, Wang Hao barged in, stumbled, and before he could steady himself, Su Zhenping grabbed the herbs at hand and hurled them at Wang Hao.

"Ouch!"

The dust from the herbs got into Wang Hao’s eyes, and he suddenly found everything go dark, unable to see a thing.

Seizing the opportunity, Su Zhenping gathered his courage, rushed forward, grabbed Wang Hao’s arm, twisted it behind his back, and with a shoulder throw, pinned Wang Hao to the ground.

His other hand quickly wrapped around Wang Hao’s throat, locking it almost instantaneously.

The entire movement was fluid and decisive, without a moment’s hesitation.

Even though Wang Hao had a strong build, he was powerless to fight back.

"Uncle Su, Uncle Su, be gentle, I’m not dead, I’m alive, alive!"

Wang Hao felt as though his arm was about to break off and he was struggling to breathe.

Su Zhenping also realized something was off and shuddered.

He could feel the warmth in Wang Hao’s body and the pulse in his grabbed arm was still beating.

"Wang Hao, you really aren’t dead!" ƒгeeweɓn૦vel.com

Su Zhenping quickly let go of him, turned Wang Hao over, and examined his body closely.

Seeing that he was indeed still alive, he almost jumped for joy.

"Great, you’re not dead. I knew you wouldn’t die that easily, you rascal!"

Wang Hao frowned, rubbing the arm that Su Zhenping had nearly twisted off.

"Uncle Su, I didn’t see that coming. You know martial arts?"

Wang Hao could tell from the way Su Zhenping had moved just now, it was no regular defensive action, but an instinct honed by years of practice.

Plus, with Wang Hao’s robust physique, the village’s young laborers often had a hard time even grabbing him, let alone a man of Su Zhenping’s age. If Su Zhenping didn’t have formal training, how could he not just lift him but also knock him down in one move?

"Who says a medicine seller can’t know a thing or two about martial arts?"

Knowing he had given himself away with that move and surely couldn’t fool Wang Hao, Su Zhenping admitted it.

"Hehe, then why don’t you teach me sometime? Look at how Zhao Youquan and Zhou Mazi always bully me; you could teach me a thing or two for self-defense."

Su Zhenping was about to drink some tea to calm his nerves when he nearly choked on it because of Wang Hao’s words.

"Do you think I’m a fool? Whenever they confront you, when do they have the upper hand? Each time you leave them searching for their teeth on the ground!"

"Ah well, one can never have too many skills! Just agree to teach me a couple of moves!"

Everyone has a dream of being a martial arts hero, and Wang Hao was no exception.

As a child, he often watched Jin Yong’s martial arts dramas, where the heroes had peerless martial arts skills and in the end, always won the beauty’s heart; Wang Hao also dreamed that one day he could be a great hero.

So, he started pestering Su Zhenping.

"Uncle Su, please agree!"

Sipping his tea one mouthful at a time, Su Zhenping pondered something thoughtfully...