Ji Yuanfu was drinking tea in the hall when Butler Hu rushed in to report that on the way to return the betrothal gifts, Tavern Master Mei was ambushed by bandits at Wild Boar Ridge and the betrothal gifts were stolen. Ji Yuanfu flew into a rage when he heard this. His white eyebrows rose as he threw the teacup in his hand to the ground and said fiercely,"Mei Sanjiang, you broke the engagement and lost the betrothal gift. You're too much! I want to flatten your Dragon Mountain Dojo!"
Housekeeper Hu and Madam Ji, who were at the side, shivered in fear when they saw Ji Yuanfu's anger. Madam Ji was afraid that Ji Yuanfu would take revenge regardless of the consequences, so she comforted him,""Old Master, don't be anxious. Don't hurt your body. My son is handsome and smart. Why would he be afraid of not finding a beautiful woman? The betrothal gifts were robbed by bandits, so it was not entirely the Mei family's fault.”
"What do you know? If the Mei family dares to reject the betrothal gift, it will ruin my face. How am I going to survive in the martial world in the future?"
"Old Master," Butler Hu said softly,"things have come to this point, we can't rush it."”
"Then are we going to let the Mei family bully us for nothing?”
"Master, we can't let the Mei family bully us. However, this matter still needed to be considered.”
"Then do you have any good ideas?"
"We can use the betrothal gift to pressure the Mei family. Either we withdraw the betrothal gift or accept the engagement.”
Ji Yuanfu's anger disappeared immediately. He smiled and said,""That's very good!"
A guard came in to report that the head shopkeeper had returned. The man was nearly thirty years old. He was dressed in a suit and leather shoes and wore sunglasses. Behind him were eight bodyguards in green suits. He looked majestic. Head Shopkeeper Wu Wei was originally the son of Steward Wu. Steward Wu died in a battle twenty years ago. Yoshihara took Steward Wu as his foster son because of his loyalty to the Ji Mansion. Later, because Wu Wei was smart and capable, Yoshihara arranged for him to be in charge of several medicine shops in the provincial capital.
When the head shopkeeper entered the hall, the eight bodyguards were standing at the door. The head shopkeeper took off his sunglasses and strode over, shouting,""Father, Mother, I'm back."
When Ji Yuanfu saw that his son had returned, his face lit up."Wu Wei, come and sit."
When Madam Ji saw her son, she immediately stood up and said,"Son, you haven't been back for almost two months. Mother misses you."
"Mother, I miss you too. It's just that I'm busy with work and can't get away.”
"Xiao Cui, quickly serve tea for the head shopkeeper." Butler Hu shouted to the door.”
Madam Ji said,"Son, you've been fighting all these years. Are you okay?"”
"Mother, I'm fine now. I'm not missing an arm or a leg.”
Madam Ji smiled and said,"You're still so naughty."”
Ji Yuanfu saw that the mother and son were nagging endlessly and said,"Wu Wei, follow me to the study."
Housekeeper Hu knew that Ji Yuanfu wanted to have a secret discussion with his son and it was inconvenient for him to follow, so he went to call the attendant brought by the head shopkeeper.
Wu Wei followed Ji Yuanfu to the study in the backyard. The backyard was a single-story building built against the mountain. The terrain was slightly higher, and some buildings were embedded in the mountain rocks. To enter the backyard from the front yard, one had to pass through a black iron gate. Two young men in black suits stood at the door. When they saw Yoshihara, they immediately bowed and opened the door. Obviously, the backyard was Ji Yuanfu's study and family bedroom. Without Ji Yuanfu's permission, no one was allowed to enter. On the left side of the backyard was a study and bedroom, and on the right side were three bedrooms. Ji Yuanfu and Wu Wei walked into the study. The shelves were filled with all kinds of ancient porcelain, the bookshelves were neatly arranged with books, and a long sword with exquisite dragon patterns was placed on a vermilion lacquer wooden shelf.
Ji Yuanfu was sitting on a high-back chair at the study table while Wu Wei was sitting opposite him. Ji Yuanfu said first,"Wu Wei, you only came back two months ago. Is your business not doing well?"”
"Father, you guessed right. There had been wars everywhere recently, and everyone was in a panic. The provincial capital was also not peaceful, and trouble kept coming. The number of people doing business had also decreased by 20 to 30%, and the most important thing was that a shipping channel had been cut off.”
"Which channel?" Ji Yuanfu asked with a frown.”
"Fatty Jin is dead."
"Ah, how did he die?"
"One time, he was inspected by the People's Liberation Army and his goods were discovered. He had a fierce battle with the People's Liberation Army, and he and a few of his men were killed by the People's Liberation Army.”
"Sigh, this Fatty Jin is very loyal. He has been working with us for many years. It's a pity that he's dead…However, it's better to die than to be caught. Child, it's fine if you do less business. The situation is very tense now, so you have to be careful.”
"Father, I will remember."
The two of them talked for a while before walking out of the study and towards the front yard. Butler Hu walked over and asked,"Master, how much?"”
"Four boxes," Ji Yuanfu said.
Butler Hu accepted the order and left. Soon, four young men in black suits came out of the backyard with four wooden boxes. The eight bodyguards brought by the head shopkeeper took the boxes and walked towards the two black cars parked in the front yard. The head shopkeeper said to Ji Yuanfu,""Father, I'm leaving." Then, he walked toward the two black cars.
Ji Yuanfu waved at him, and two black cars sped out of the Ji Mansion.
Ji Yuanfu returned to the hall, and Butler Hu followed him in. Ji Yuanfu said," This Mei Sanjiang has already passed the ten-day deadline and lost the betrothal gift. He didn't even reply. He really doesn't respect me, Ji Yuanfu!" Butler Hu, pass down the order to go to Longshan Martial Arts School tomorrow morning."”
"Yes, Master." Butler Hu replied.”
In the Longshan Martial Arts School, Dojo Master Mei's left arm was bandaged. She was sitting on a chair in the main hall, worrying about how to reply to Yoshihara when the betrothal gift was stolen. Madam Mei sat beside him and comforted him. As long as he recovered, all his problems would be solved slowly. Suddenly I heard the housekeeper tremble and report that Company Commander Yang had arrived. Hall Master Mei immediately stood up to welcome him. Commander Yang chuckled." Dojo Master Mei looks good. You're indeed a martial artist. You're recovering quickly."”
"It's all thanks to Commander Yang."
"Hall Master Mei, I'm here today to tell you a piece of good news. The Regiment Headquarters has agreed to let Mei Kunli and Mei Ruxue join the army. From today onwards, Mei Kunli and Mei Ruxue were soldiers of the People's Liberation Army.”
"This is really a blessing from the heavens. Thank you, Commander Qiu and Commander Yang, for your concern. The butler immediately called them over.”
The butler accepted the order and left.
Commander Yang continued,"Commander Qiu said that the 11 new soldiers selected by the Longshan Martial School last time were all very obedient. Dojo Master Mei really taught her well. This time, apart from ordering me to accept two new recruits, Regiment Commander Qiu also asked me to convey his gratitude to Hall Master Mei!”
"Why are you still thanking me? Commander Qiu is too fond of Mei Sanjiang, it makes me feel ashamed.”
"Commander Qiu said that when we eliminate the Wolf Fang Village bandits in the future, we will return the betrothal gifts that were stolen from you to Zhao.”
"Company Commander Yang, if you need me to eliminate the bandits, I will do my best!”
As they were talking, Mei Kunli and Mei Ruxue walked into the hall. "Children, quickly greet Commander Yang of the People's Liberation Army."”
The two of them walked in front of Commander Yang and bowed with both hands folded."Greetings, Company Commander Yang!"
Company Commander Yang laughed and said," From today onwards, you two are soldiers of the People's Liberation Army. We don't bow with our hands folded in front of us. We salute." See, that's it." Company Commander Yang put his right hand together and raised it to his eyebrows.
Mei Kunli and Mei Ruxue imitated Company Commander Yang and saluted.
"Not bad, not bad," praised Commander Yang.”
Everyone laughed.
"Mei Rukun, Comrade Mei Ruxue, go and get ready. Follow me back to the army.”
Mei Kunli and Mei Ruxue saluted at the same time.""Yes, sir!"
The next day, Ji Yuanfu led a 30-man pistol squad toward Longshan Martial School aggressively. A sentinel saw this team from afar and hurriedly reported to Hall Master Mei. Hall Master Mei, Lady Mei, the butler, and Coach Yu were discussing how to reply to Ji Yuanfu in the hall. When they heard that Ji Yuanfu had come to denounce them, the entire hall was extremely tense, and the air was about to freeze. Madam Mei was so anxious that she began to cry." Oh my god, this is a disaster…What have we done?"”
"Why are you crying?!" Owner Mei said angrily. How annoying!"
"Head, this Ji Yuanfu is vicious and vicious. You and Madam should avoid him first." Butler Wu said anxiously. I'll deal with him."
Coach Yu said,"Yes, after the head and madam have avoided this calamity, we will think of a way."”
" No, no," Hall Master Mei waved her hands repeatedly." A man should be a man of indomitable spirit. He must not be a coward."”
"But what if Ji Yuanfu starts a massacre?" Butler Wu said. The Dojo Master's injuries had yet to recover, so how could he resist?”
"Butler, pass down the order for the defense team to prepare for battle. Coach Yu, bring me the Green Dragon Sword."
Butler Wu accepted the order and left.
Coach Yu took down the Green Dragon Sword from the knife rack and handed it to Owner Mei. He asked,""Head, are you determined to fight?"
"Courtesy first, then force. If Ji Yuanfu doesn't listen to my advice and insists on killing, I'll fight him to the end!”
"Dojo Master is right. First, be polite before using force. Subduing the enemy's force without fighting is the best policy.”
Soon, Coach Yu and the team members gathered in the field with shields in their left hands and steel knives in their right hands. Hall Master Mei stood in front of the group with the Green Dragon Sword in her hand. "Students, a few days ago, our Dragon Mountain Martial Arts School was robbed by bandits. Today, Ji Yuanfu has come to question us. The reputation of the Hundred Years Dragon Mountain Martial School has been humiliated like never before.”
"No!"
"Students, today is the time for you to show your skills.”
The guard raised the steel knives in their hands and shouted in unison,"Fight! Fight!" His shouts shook the heavens and earth, echoing in the sky above the field for a long time.
"Coach Yu, lead the troops to wait in the field. When you hear my command, lead the troops to rush out and kill the enemy. Butler, follow me out to fight."
"Yes," Coach Yu said.
Hall Master Mei and Steward Wu walked out of the dojo. Not long after, Ji Yuanfu led his team to the Dragon Mountain Dojo. He saw Dojo Master Mei and Steward Wu standing on the empty ground with weapons in their hands. The Dragon Mountain Dojo must have made preparations. He waved his hand to signal the team to stop. The team quickly split into two lines and stood opposite to Dojo Master Mei and Steward Wu. "Big brother, what's your purpose in coming here?" asked Hall Master Mei.”
"Mei Sanjiang, you already know the answer!" Ji Yuanfu roared with his eyes wide open.”
"Big brother, you've misunderstood. A few days ago, this little brother went to your mansion to announce the engagement. Unexpectedly, he was ambushed by bandits in Wild Boar Ridge. His betrothal gift was stolen and this little brother was seriously injured. I want to visit your residence in a few days to apologize.”
"Mei Sanjiang, you tricked me!"
"Big brother is a hero of his generation. How would this little brother dare to play with you?”
"Now that the betrothal gifts have been snatched away, what do you think we should do?”
"Big brother, the People's Liberation Army said that when they eliminate the Wolf Fang Village bandits, they will return the betrothal gifts to Zhao.”
"If the bandits squander the betrothal gifts, how can you return to Zhao?”
"If the betrothal gifts can't be returned to Zhao, I'll use the dojo as compensation.”
"That depends on whether the gun in my hand agrees or not," Ji Yuanfu sneered.”
"Big brother, if you insist on fighting, my Dragon Mountain Martial School is not a coward. Coach Yu, come out."
Coach Yu rushed out of the dojo's gate with a team of more than 40 people. They split into two lines and stood behind Hall Master Mei and the butler.
" Haha!" Ji Yuanfu laughed out loud." Do you think this child soldier with a knife can beat my pistol team?”
"You may be a student soldier, but do you dare to compete?"”
"How?"
"Three versus two wins. You have guns, we only have swords and sabers, so we'll fight two to one.”
Butler Hu, who was standing at the side, reminded,""Old Master, you can't. This kind of competition is unfair.”
Ji Yuanfu thought to himself,'Although you two are fighting against me alone, no matter how fast your sword is, it can't be faster than a bullet.' He smiled coldly again."Sure. If you win, I'll let you off today. If you lose, get out of Longshan Martial School!”
"Alright, it's a deal!"
Dojo Master Mei ordered two of the dojo guards to step forward. Ji Yuanfu pointed at a pistol player and asked him to step forward. The two guards held a shield in their left hand and a steel knife in their right hand. They stood fifty steps away from the burly pistol member.
"Begin!" Owner Mei ordered.”
The pistols fired at the guards. The two guards immediately squatted down and used their shields to protect themselves. Sometimes, they jumped like frogs, and sometimes, they rolled on the ground like leopards, forming a pincer attack on the pistol team members. The pistol squad members fired their pistols at the shields. Some of the bullets brushed past the sides, and some fell to the ground. No damage was caused to the guards. The pistol squad member who was watching from the side let out a soft "huh".
Ji Yuanfu was shocked. What kind of weapon could block bullets? Seeing that the bullets were blocked by the shield, the pistol squad member circled around a guard, looking for an opportunity to shoot at his body. Soon, another guard took the opportunity to jump in front of the pistol player. The pistol squad member could not escape even if he wanted to. The squad member roared, raised his hand, and slashed down. With a " chi " sound, the pistol squad member fell to the ground. Blood spurted out from the pistol squad member's neck. His feet kicked the ground a few times before he stopped moving.
Seeing this, Hall Master Mei waved her hand and said,"Stop!”
Ji Yuanfu ordered people to carry the corpse away and then said,""Mei Sanjiang, this is unfair. One to one!"
"Big brother, if you say one to one, then one to one!”
Plum Blossom Hall Master ordered Coach Yu to go into battle. Ji Yuanfu ordered a dark-skinned pistol squad member with burning eyes and five scars on his face to step forward. From the looks of it, this person had been through hundreds of battles.
"Begin!" Owner Mei ordered.”
The pistol player jumped and fired at Coach Yu continuously. Instructor Yu hurriedly used his shield to protect himself. Unfortunately, the shield was too late and his left arm was hit by a bullet, causing blood to flow out. Seeing that Coach Yu had been hit, the pistol players watching from the side were all delighted. They were sure that they would win this round. Ji Yuanfu also smiled and clapped his hands.
Dojo Master Mei was shocked. She thought to herself that she would definitely lose this time.
Seeing that Coach Yu was injured, the pistol player couldn't hide his smugness. He paused for a moment before pouncing over and shooting continuously. Coach Yu cried out. Unexpectedly, when the pistol player was almost in front of Coach Yu, Coach Yu quickly jumped up and blocked the pistol player's line of sight with his shield. He roared," Kill!" and slashed the steel knife down from the air. In an instant, the pistol wielder's head was split into two from the middle, and blood spurted out.
"Stop!" Owner Mei immediately waved her hand.”
Ji Yuanfu did not expect Longshan Martial Arts School to have such an expert. He did not dare to fight again and said angrily,"Mei Sanjiang, you've gone too far. Just you wait!”
"Take care, Big Brother. I'm sorry I won't be seeing you off!" said Hall Master Mei with a smile.”
Seeing Ji Yuanfu leave dejectedly, the school guards shouted in unison,""Hehehehe!"
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