Chapter 35: This kid is way too fierce, huh?

The story splits, pay attention—this man is called Xiao Yuan, uh… not.

Lu Yuan was having a great time at noon.

Or rather, as soon as Lu Yuan stepped out of the Forging Bureau's gate in the morning, he started enjoying himself.

From today on, my life boils down to three things: eat, drink, and have fun!

No need to go to work, no need to get up early, and I have no burdens on me.

From today, Lu Yuan is completely and utterly a free man.

So after leaving the Forging Bureau, Lu Yuan wasn't in a rush to go home; he began strolling through the market lanes at a leisurely pace.

Around noon, Lu Yuan went to another noodle shop.

He had a big bowl of meat noodles, added an extra spoonful of meat, and also got a bottle of old-fashioned soda.

The meal cost nearly fifty cents—really satisfying.

But while eating and enjoying himself, Lu Yuan hadn't forgotten his wife; he bought two bottles of soda to give Su Liyan when he returned that night.

After finishing lunch, Lu Yuan was leisurely riding his horse, preparing to go home for a nap, when he suddenly remembered something.

Speaking of which, regarding what happened with Wang Ping last time, Lu Yuan still hadn't gone to thank him.

These past few days he's been busy, with no free time.

Now that he's free and not working, he ought to bring something and pay a visit.

Either way, this counts as an uncle of his.

In Huangcheng, he has no relatives, but having an uncle who works in a government office is a connection worth maintaining.

Besides, Wang Ping's star rating is quite good—it was three and a half stars when they first met.

Now it's four stars, making him the highest‑rated person Lu Yuan has met aside from his wife.

Even if he weren't an uncle, such a person is still worth associating with.

Lu Yuan thought, there's still a half side of meat left at home from his previous purchase.

Frankly, that meat—Lu Yuan really bought too much.

Lu Yuan and Su Liyan couldn't possibly finish it, so it's been hanging in the kitchen.

Although the meat won't spoil in winter, it's still best to eat it fresh each meal.

Lu Yuan also doesn't like cured meat.

So Lu Yuan thought of taking that piece of meat and giving it to Wang Ping along with a whole bottle of scattered.

That would be quite a valuable gift.

Wang Ping's half‑month wages would barely be enough to buy that half side of meat.

Leisurely returning, as soon as he entered the courtyard he saw Gao Xushi tidying up.

Hey, that's really not easy.

Gao Xushi is truly lazy and gluttonous—when there's something tasty, she shoves it straight into her mouth, but as soon as it's time to work, she just flops onto the bed.

"Oh dear, auntie, tidying up the house—really not easy."

Lu Yuan led his horse past the front courtyard and gave a greeting.

Gao Xushi knew Lu Yuan was secretly bad‑mouthing her, but she didn't rise to it; instead, she carried out the trash while eyeing Lu Yuan with some pride and said:

"The day after tomorrow my new daughter‑in‑law will come over—her parents are both workers, ten thousand times better than your Su Liyan!!"

Lu Yuan grinned and then said:

"You'd better watch out—don't run off again."

Gao Xushi's face darkened at this—who are you disgusting?!!

Last time it wasn't because of you, was it?!!

Gao Xushi was about to say something when she suddenly froze—eh??

No way!!

How did this jerk come back at noon?!!

Lu Yuan picked up the stuff, got on his horse, and left again.

Lu Yuan didn't know where Wang Ping lived, but asking at the government office would do.

Afterward, he casually asked a clerk and learned Wang Ping lived in a Siheyuan in Lingnan Community; he immediately rode his horse there.

However, today Wang Ping is on the day shift, so he's not at home.

But Lu Yuan wasn't going to ask for a favor; he simply wanted to thank him for last time, so seeing Wang Ping wasn't necessary.

He figured Wang Ping's wife was home, so just leaving the gift would be enough.

Upon arriving at Wang Ping's Siheyuan, Lu Yuan inquired and learned that Wang Ping's wife had just taken the kids back to her parents' place yesterday.

Lu Yuan couldn't just leave the item at Wang Ping's doorstep—although as a clerk no one would dare steal it, it would look bad.

Nowadays social morals are so strict; if he dumped that half side of meat anywhere, Wang Ping might end up under investigation.

He couldn't do such a rotten thing!

He thought it over—maybe he'd come back tonight.

Afterward, Lu Yuan got on his horse and prepared to head back.

But on the way back, a sudden shout came from afar.

Lu Yuan sat high on his horse and saw a group of people in blue robes and official caps wildly chasing a big bald head.

That big bald head was fierce and menacing, his movements extremely agile; with a light leap he grabbed the two‑to‑three‑meter Siheyuan wall with both hands.

Then he pushed with his hands, kicked with his feet, and climbed straight onto the wall.

On the wall he sprinted wildly toward Lu Yuan's direction.

Seeing that big bald head, Lu Yuan froze for half a second and instantly knew who it was.

Enemy nation's spy!!

If we talk about it, the current situation of the Great Zhou Dynasty is very much like when the Great Ming had just been founded.

Although the state was founded, the Northern Yuan was utterly defeated and retreated to the Great Desert, but the enemy has not been completely defeated and still lurks in the shadows, waiting for an opportunity.

The Great Zhou Dynasty now is in exactly this situation.

The turmoil of the past few years was caused by several princes of the Great Zhou Dynasty colluding with the enemy state.

However, this newly enthroned Human Emperor is a formidable force, suppressing internal unrest with one hand and the enemy nation with the other.

That nomadic people who had eyed the Great Zhou Dynasty hungrily for hundreds of years was directly crushed by this new Human Emperor.

Although the turmoil has ended, the war is not over, and this current Human Emperor of the Great Zhou also thinks of completely annihilating that enemy state, exterminating its people.

Speaking of which, the Snow Dragon Sunlight Armor already shows the clue—that armor is specially made to deal with nomadic peoples.

The Great Zhou Human Emperor probably intends to upgrade the entire army to Snow Dragon Sunlight Armor and then give that enemy nation a fierce blow.

Wine, ancient ingot blades, fire attacks—those who trespass upon the Great Wu territory shall surely be struck down and destroyed!!

So speaking, there are quite a few spies lurking inside this imperial city.

This big bald head is the spy.

As for how Lu Yuan knows, just look at those in blue splendid clothing and official hats chasing the big bald head from afar—then you'll know.

These people are the renowned Heaven-Supporting Guard of the Great Zhou Dynasty.

Watching the spy about to run past on the wall right beside him, can Lu Yuan bear it?

He had just married a beautiful wife, and the Great Zhou Dynasty was thriving day by day, with good days ahead—could he let this spy ruin it?!

He must be dealt with!

In the next second, Lu Yuan rose up, stepped on the horse's back, and the perfect-physiqued Lu Yuan leapt directly toward the big bald head sprinting on the wall.

Seeing this, everyone felt numb at the sight of the big bald head.

Holy shit?!!!!

How is this guy even more badass than me??

And those Heaven-Supporting Guards, seeing this scene before them, were all dazed.

I fuck?!! This kid?!!!

When Lu Yuan jumped onto the wall, the big bald head was only a few meters away, and at that moment he pulled out a gleaming dagger.

He stabbed straight at Lu Yuan.

Lu Yuan's perfect physique isn't just about having a washboard stomach; it's all-around perfection, dodging that thrust at an extremely strange angle.

Then Lu Yuan slapped that guy's big head.

With a crisp 'pa' sound.

Accompanied by a miserable scream, the big bald head fell straight onto the blue stone bricks below.

At that moment, several Heaven-Supporting Guards rushed over and gave the big bald head a forced kneel.

They used a bologai to firmly press against his neck, preventing any movement.

At that time, several Heaven-Supporting Guards, as if they had seen a ghost, lifted their heads to gaze at Lu Yuan standing on the wall.

This kid is just too fierce, right??

A martial artist??

(End of chapter)