Chapter 2347: Chapter 2347: A Man’s Knees Are as Heavy as Gold
Xuexue said grumpily, "Just don’t kill me, no need to apologize!"
The Thin Man’s face turned red immediately, "This... this...!"
He’s the type with a hot temper, who can curse fluently, but finds it difficult to say something nice.
The Fat Man smiled at Xuexue, "Miss, about my father...!"
Long Rui glanced at the dark token hanging from the Fat Man’s waist, pulled Xuexue into his arms, and said coldly, "Dear, don’t help them because of how they’re treating you."
"Huh?"
Xuexue looked up in confusion. Just now Long Rui promised her to save the old man, so why did he suddenly change his mind?
Long Rui bent down and whispered a few words in her ear, and Xuexue realized that Long Rui wanted her to exchange something with the Fat and Thin Men before agreeing to help them.
However, Xuexue was puzzled. What’s the use of that token on the fat man’s waist? Why did Long Rui want her to get that item?
Unbeknownst to Xuexue, the token was the Heavenly Mountain Sect’s religious token. Anyone holding it could go to the sect, and the Sect Master would agree to any condition.
Their conspiring whispers left the Fat and Thin Men uneasy, assuming Long Rui would prevent Xuexue from saving their father.
Thus, both took a step forward, cupped their hands at Long Rui, and said, "Brother, we apologize for any offense earlier and hope for your understanding."
Long Rui remained indifferent, not even lifting his eyelids.
The Fat and Thin Men stood there exchanging awkward glances.
At this moment, they heard the old man coughing non-stop, "Oh... cough cough!... cough cough..."
"Father... Father...!"
The Fat and Thin Men could no longer care about anything else, turning back to their old father’s side.
The old man kept coughing severely, with drool and mucus coming out, his face looking very unwell.
The Fat and Thin Men could no longer be concerned with other matters, kneeling down before Xuexue: "Miss, please save my father! For the rest of our lives, we will repay you as oxen and horses."
With that, they knocked their heads to the ground several times.
It’s said that a man only kneels to Heaven and his parents.
Now, the two brothers, for their severely ill father, kneeled before a woman, making Xuexue extremely surprised.
Especially the Thin Man, despite his domineering nature, was indeed filial, kneeling without hesitation to beg Xuexue for help.
Xuexue had originally intended to save the old man, thus said, "Alright, alright, get up, I promise you."
"Really?"
The brothers looked at Xuexue with surprise, thinking this girl is wonderful, not only beautiful but kind-hearted, not taking offense at their earlier rudeness.
The two brothers said in unison, "Thank you, Miss."
Xuexue waved her hand and said, "Don’t celebrate just yet, I have conditions."
"As long as the lady is willing to save our father, we will do anything." The two brothers said in unison.
Xuexue chuckled, "No need for you to die, just hand over one item."
After exchanging glances, the two brothers asked Xuexue, "Miss, what item do you want?"
Xuexue pointed at the dark token on the Fat Man’s waist and said, "That item looks quite nice."
Upon hearing this, the two brothers’ faces changed dramatically. This token represents their status in the sect. Without it, they would face rebuke from the Sect Master, and their positions would be jeopardized.
Xuexue saw their expressions and knew the token was crucial to them, secretly admiring Long Rui, who had the sharp eye to spot someone else’s valuable possession.