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Chapter 255 Lü Fang: I was just teasing you... [2 updates]

When Cai Fu arrived, he found Lü Fang paying respects to Fang Jie. He learned from the conversation that Lü Fang had become Fang Jie's disciple.

"Little Lü..."

Now that Lü Fang had become Fang Jie's apprentice, Cai Fu couldn't very well call him brother.
Are you sure you want to become his disciple?

Lü Fang: "Confirmed!"

Cai Fu: "Do you know he's my brother-in-law?"

Lü Fang: "I know!"

Cai Fu stared into Lü Fang's eyes:
"Do you know what Song Jiang will think if I get involved with you?"

"Wow—"

Lu Fang felt as if Cai Fu had poured a bucket of cold water over his head, chilling him from the top of his head to his heels!

The reasons why Lü Fang became Fang Jie's apprentice were threefold: first, he was thoroughly impressed by Fang Jie's beating; second, Fang Jie's guidance was enlightening; and third, he was somewhat drunk and not thinking as much as usual...

When he became an apprentice, he had a vague feeling that something was wrong, as if there were some factors that had not been taken into account.

However, being able to become a disciple of such an absurd master as Fang Jie was something he had always dreamed of, so Lü Fang didn't hesitate.

It wasn't until Cai Fu directly confronted him that Lü Fang suddenly realized what decision he had made.

Two days ago, Cai Fu killed Yan Shun and Mu Chun, and today he himself became Cai Fu's brother-in-law's apprentice.

Wouldn't this be tantamount to telling everyone that he abandoned Song Jiang and threw himself into Cai Fu's arms?
If I told Song Jiang that I was only trying to learn martial arts and that I wasn't betraying him, would Song Jiang believe me?

But if I tell Fang Jie now that I was just joking, will Fang Jie kill me?
No, this isn't about killing someone or something. How can taking someone as a disciple be a trivial matter?

Wouldn't I be seen as a fickle and treacherous person?

Seeing that Lü Fang was sweating profusely and stunned by his words, Cai Fu patted him on the shoulder:

"Think it over carefully. It's not too late to regret it now."

"If it's inconvenient for you to speak, I'll speak to him for you."

After saying this, Cai Fu joined the banquet, while Fang Jie was already drinking with Lu Zhishen, Wu Song, and Lu Junyi.

"Done!"

Cai Fu picked up a full bowl of wine and clinked it against Fang Jie's:
"Brother Jie, let's drink this first!"

After drinking the wine, Cai Fu inquired about Fang Jie's situation in the Southern Kingdom.

Fang Jie stammered and hesitated.

Sure enough there is a problem!
Cai Fu then didn't ask any more questions.

There are too many people and too much chatter here. You can ask whatever you want when you're all asleep at night.
Cai Fu then shifted the topic to Lü Fang, and Fang Jie recounted his duel with Lü Fang.

Lu Zhishen, Wu Song, and Lu Junyi all laughed. Nicknames are meant to be exaggerated.

For example, titles like "Suppressor of Three Mountains," "Invincible General," "Surpassing Ren Gui," "Tiger-Slaying General," and "Little Overlord"...

Their nicknames are all impressive, but when you ask about their record, it's absolutely terrible!
Although they didn't say anything, they were all people from the martial arts world, and Fang Jie understood immediately from their smiles.

Fang Jie had also drunk quite a bit, so he spoke more bluntly:

"So, all these claims about being descendants of Guan Yu, or being called 'Little Zhang Fei,' 'Little Conqueror,' or 'Little Huang Zhong' are just empty names?"

"of course not!"

Cai Fu immediately defended Guan Sheng:

"My fourth brother, Guan Sheng, is as brave as ten thousand men!"

"As for the rest, you'll have to figure it out for yourself!"

Lu Junyi was meeting Fang Jie for the first time and was annoyed that Fang Jie underestimated Guan Sheng, so he deliberately instigated him:
"My fourth brother isn't on the mountain, but 'Little Zhang Fei' and 'Little Huang Zhong' are. Why don't you try to have a go at them sometime?"

"Okay!"

Fang Jie readily agreed.

I met Lu Fang today, and he was nothing special. Fang Jie has become arrogant because of this.

Then they started talking about martial arts. Fang Jie had found the right people, and the group chatted excitedly, gesturing wildly!
When he got excited, he stood up and started gesturing a couple of times, and Sister-in-law Gu quickly had the tables and chairs moved away.

The drinking session lasted a full hour, and everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves. As it was time to leave, Lü Fang arrived:

“Master, your mount is not strong enough, so I wish to offer my 'Rouge Horse' to you!”

When Cai Fu saw that Lü Fang's face was wet, it didn't look like he was sweating, but rather like he had washed his face with cold water. It seemed that he had sobered up and understood. As for his choice, Cai Fu could only say that he had a wider path to choose from.

Fang Jie didn't stand on ceremony with Lü Fang; his mount was indeed subpar.

Besides, the relationship between master and apprentice is like that between father and son. If a son is filial to his father and takes a horse, then he can just accept it.

Unexpectedly, Lü Fang even offered his entire armor as a gift. Fang Jie declined, but Lü Fang smiled wryly.

"Master, this armor is something I am not worthy of..."

Firstly, Lu Fang lost a bet with Fang Jie.

Secondly, if you're not strong enough, wearing this outfit is actually a slap in your own face.

If it weren't for the fact that Lü Fang still needed to learn how to use the halberd from Fang Jie, he would have even given the halberd away.

Although Fang Jie said it was just a joke, Lü Fang still decided to choose a new nickname.

Like Lu Zhishen, the "Flowery Monk," and Guan Sheng, the "Big Knife," they honestly chose ordinary nicknames.

That way, when you get slapped in the face, it won't hurt so much...

……

Song Jiang's residence.

"The Cold Food Festival is just a few days away."

Song Jiang, sitting on the kang (heated brick bed), discussed the date with Wu Yong with a gloomy expression:

"After the ceremony to worship King Chao, I'll bring up the matter of dividing the family property with the man surnamed Cai..."

Such a big matter certainly cannot be mentioned casually, and besides, Song Jiang's backside hasn't even recovered yet.

Wu Yong nodded. Ever since Yan Shun and Mu Chun died, the atmosphere at Song Jiang's house had been very somber.

Hua Rong and Qin Ming were quite happy about going to Erlong Mountain, because it was like going home for them.

Hua Rong then tried to cheer Song Jiang up: "Brother, without me, Qingfeng Village is practically useless!"

Qin Ming also said, "Without my brother, Qingzhou has no one who can fight. We'll be in our element there!"

Lin Chong felt hopeful about the future after hearing this:

"In this way, we can quickly make a breakthrough in Qingzhou!"
"It's twice as effective with half the effort!"

Song Jiang rarely showed a smile.

Indeed, going to Qingzhou was like a dragon entering the sea or a tiger running through a high mountain for him!

Hua Rong, Qin Ming, Kong Ming, Kong Liang, Lü Fang, Guo Sheng, Yan Shun... they are all local bullies in Qingzhou!
By the way, Yan Shun is already dead...

So be it, he's dead. There are still so many local strongmen in Qingzhou, enough to help him develop his business in Qingzhou.

Just then, a henchman rushed in, panting, and said:
"Report—"

"Lu Fang has become Fang Jie's disciple!"

Song Jiang was taken aback: "Who is Fang Jie?"

Henchman: "Second Chief's brother-in-law!"

"what?"

Song Jiang, both surprised and furious, propped himself up:

"Where did this guy surnamed Cai get his brother-in-law from?"

Wu Yong quickly waved his feather fan, ordering his henchmen to scout and report back. Only after they left did he remind Song Jiang:
"Brother, have you forgotten that the man surnamed Cai became the son-in-law of the Southern Kingdom, and Fang Jie is most likely a nephew of Fang La?"

"I wonder what brings Fang Jie to Liangshan Marsh. Could it be that something has happened in the South?"

"Ok?"

Song Jiang hesitated for two seconds:
"Perhaps...we could send someone to the southern kingdom to take a look?"

Wu Yong nodded with a smile: "It would be best to see."

"If anything unexpected happens, we'll have a plan..."

Song Jiang: "Excellent!"

(End of this chapter)