Done! Your Majesty is going to prostitute me for free!

However, Foberle frowned, "Now these have to be traded privately, and the prices are very high. Although we have enough money for the time being, we will inevitably have to move around in the future. What if we encounter an accident and have no money to pay for it? Besides, didn't you guys find women a few days ago? I think we should just go out and buy two fish."

"I say you're really addicted!" Kalemi said dissatisfiedly, "Who the hell wants fish when you can find a real person? Just have fun this time! The women we found last time were not decent, a bunch of newbies who didn't even want to take off their pants!"

"Let's find a serious one this time." Eric also agreed, "After playing, find a job to keep busy first, and kill time here. What do you think?"

"Okay, okay! That's it!" Karami said immediately, "Have a good time first!"

Eric, who had been silent all this time, suddenly shouted excitedly, "It's settled!"

The four of them shouted happily, as if they had thrown away all their worries and stress. Since everyone was willing to indulge themselves once, it didn't matter. Since they had already decided to lie down, they might as well have a relaxing day!
As night fell and the stars shone brightly, the four of them embarked on a journey of seeking pleasure, traveling through the bustling streets. Although the church strictly prohibited alcohol and entertainment, things rooted in human nature were difficult to restrict. Seeking pleasure was obviously one of them. As senior underground activity experts, they naturally knew where these hidden entertainment venues were located.

Soon, the four of them found an ideal place. It was an underground prostitution place hidden in a dark alley. There were not only wine and meat but also women here, and it was a very formal place. They first ordered a row of beer, and the four of them drank two glasses each, showing their heroic nature. After getting drunk, they each chose their favorite object, hugged each other and walked into the room to enjoy the gentle land. However, this happy time was short-lived.

Three minutes later, Foberle put his hands behind his head, staring at the ceiling with a proud look on his face, still blushing from the passion. The beauty beside him urged him, "Hurry up and get dressed. I won't charge you this time."

Furber smiled slightly, but before he could say anything, the door was suddenly kicked open. The force was so strong that half of the door fell off. As the prostitute screamed, five big men in uniform rushed into the room. Their uniforms were clearly printed with the military emblem of the Dedmon Parish!

Foberle and the others were so shocked by the sudden change that they forgot to react for a moment. Five big men had already forcibly pulled them up and picked up the clothes on the ground to wrap their heads. Everything happened too fast, and they were taken away before they even had time to communicate.

In the darkness, time seemed to stand still. Forbole spent a day that felt like a year. He didn't know where he was, nor how much time had passed. Ten days? Half a month? Or a month? He had no way of knowing. He could only wait silently in the darkness.

The carriage was moving forward in a bumpy way. Furber tried to feel the direction of the carriage's rotation, but he still had no idea. He was filled with anxiety, not knowing why he was kidnapped. Did the other three brothers suffer the same fate? Why did they suffer this disaster?

Finally one day, the carriage entered a flat road, and the bumpy feeling was much less. Foberle silently felt the carriage turn. Although he still had no idea, he felt an inexplicable expectation in his heart. An hour later, the carriage stopped. He was dragged off the car, and he could vaguely hear the shouts of Karami and others in the distance. Although he was extremely anxious and wanted to shout, the people around him did not give him the opportunity and took him away violently again.

Not long after walking, Foberle was released from his restraints and his headscarf was taken off. Light gradually came into his eyes. Although it was not strong, it gave him a stinging sensation. He squinted his eyes and tried to adapt to the light in front of him. Gradually, he saw a figure standing in front of him. A face of a Jingjiang man came into view! Foberle was horrified. What did this mean? Could it be that...?
The King of Hanjiang looked at him and said calmly, "Are you from the Razor Society?" He did not speak the Jingjiang dialect but a language that was familiar yet unfamiliar to Foboler. Foboler answered with heavy breathing, "Who are you? Where is this place?"

Prince Hanjiang smiled calmly: "This is Luxi Fort, I am the emperor of Luxi Fort." Luxi Fort! The emperor of Luxi Fort! Foberle's pupils suddenly dilated, and countless memories began to flood his mind. The reason why he was left in Ferrero Port was partly to investigate the rebellious king of Jingjiang - it was related to Luxi Fort. That means the man in front of him is the prince of Jingjiang! He actually founded a country in the West!

Cold sweat oozed from Foberle's forehead. The situation was not good... If he said one wrong word, he might die here. The biggest problem was that he knew the most details, but he didn't know how much the three brothers knew. Now that the four of them were separated, if one of them let the cat out of the bag, they would be doomed!

Fo Bole swallowed his saliva and looked up, saying, "Your Majesty, I am just an ordinary citizen. Why did you arrest me?" King Hanjiang looked him up and down again, "No, you are not an ordinary citizen. How can ordinary people be so calm?" Fo Bole pulled the corner of his mouth, "Your Majesty, you are joking... I... I am just brave. I have three other brothers. Where are they? Why does Your Majesty want to see me first?" "I have no ill intentions." King Hanjiang said slowly, "When the three of them were arrested, they said you were their boss, so I came to talk to you first." Fo Bole's heart tightened, but he knew that he had to remain calm and cautious at this time. The next conversation would determine the fate of him and his brothers.

The night was as dark as ink, deep and depressing. The lights in the Jingjiang Palace were bright, forming a sharp contrast with the darkness outside. The three captured Razor Society members stood expressionlessly in front of the prince. Facing the scrutiny of the Hanjiang King, their eyes were firm and they did not show any fear.

"These three bastards!" King Hanjiang cursed in his heart. Their betrayal made him angry and disappointed. But now that things have come to this, he must deal with it calmly. He took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down.

"Damn it, but it's better to sell them." He thought to himself, at least this way he could prevent those three idiots from revealing their true colors during the interrogation. He glanced at the three captives, and a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes.

Fu Lele was confused and didn't know what to say. He looked at the King of Hanjiang, trying to read some clues from his expression, but the King of Hanjiang's face was as hard to read as the abyss.

"What does this rebellious king of Jingjiang want to do with the Razor Society?" He was full of doubts and couldn't figure out the relationship. He knew that there was a deep hatred between the Razor Society and the Church, but why would the King of Hanjiang intervene?

He was thinking about it when suddenly the King of Hanjiang spoke up: "I know you are confused now. You don't have to rush to answer me whether you are a member of the Razor Society. I believe that one of your three brothers will be willing to tell the truth. You may as well wait for a moment."

Fo Lele was startled and thought to himself that this was not good. He felt a strong sense of despair rising in his heart, and his face turned pale. He had been in the underworld for so long, and everything went smoothly, but today he might die here for no apparent reason.

King Hanjiang glanced at him nonchalantly and went back to his desk to get busy. About half an hour later, a group of soldiers entered the palace to meet him, prostrated themselves and said, "Your Majesty, the three suspects have confessed that they are members of the Razor Society."

"As for why they appeared in the Diocese of Dedro, the three of them had no idea, and all said that this person was behind it." The soldier pointed at Fo Lele and continued, "Your Majesty, should I impose a heavy sentence on him for interrogation?"

Fo Lele looked ashen, cursing those three bastards for selling him out again. He looked at the King of Han River, waiting for the final judgment.

However, to his surprise, the King of Hanjiang did not order him to be tortured, but waved his hand and said, "No need to continue the interrogation. Take those three away to treat their injuries."

Treating injuries? Fo Lele was stunned for a moment, then raised his head in surprise. He saw that the King of Hanjiang had walked up to him and asked with a smile, "Do you have anything else to say?"

After thinking for a moment, Fo Lele said immediately: "I am a member of the Razor Society. Today I fall into the hands of Your Majesty. I have nothing to say." He decided to confess his identity to see if he could win a chance of survival.

King Hanjiang clapped his hands and laughed: "Good! Come, please take a seat!"

Fo Lele was secretly delighted. It seemed that the King of Hanjiang did not want to kill him, but wanted to bribe the Razor Society. Once this idea came up, it grew like weeds. He gradually calmed down and began to think about how to deal with the next negotiation.

As soon as he sat down, he heard King Hangang say, "I have heard of the Razor Society for a long time. There are traces of the Razor Society's actions in many countries. I really admire your courage to assassinate priests when the church is at its peak."

The words of the King of Hanjiang revealed his admiration and respect for the Razor Society, which surprised Fo Lele. He looked up at the King of Hanjiang and found that there was a cunning light in his eyes.

"I am not a member of the church. In my eyes, the New Spiritual Shelter is no different from the devil. They oppress the good, collect people's wealth, and even extend their tentacles into various countries to interfere with the government! I will never tolerate any of this!" The words of King Hangang revealed his deep disgust and dissatisfaction with the church.

Fo Lele was secretly delighted, it seemed that there was a deep hatred between the King of Hanjiang and the church. He decided to take advantage of this opportunity to form an alliance with the King of Hanjiang to fight against the church together.

Next, the King of Hanjiang began to tell Fu Lele about his grievances with the church. It turned out that when he first ascended the throne, cardinals came to Luxi Fort to discuss matters of offering and building a church. However, the church continued to interfere in government affairs and oppress the people, and finally he could no longer bear it and executed two cardinals.

"The tributes are getting more and more numerous, and the invasions are getting more and more urgent. Finally, I can no longer bear it." Hanjiang King sighed, "I wonder if you have heard of this?"

"I've heard of it!" Fu Lele said excitedly, "No one in the Razor Society knows about this! It turns out that it was your Majesty who did it! Your Majesty is really admirable for getting rid of harm for the people!" He pretended to be excited and stood up to express his respect and admiration. At the same time, he was shocked in his heart. He didn't expect that King Hangang would be so brave and courageous to fight against the church.

King Hanjiang smiled and said, "It's nothing. Our country has a weapon called Divine Punishment, which is incredibly powerful. Although our country cannot resist the church's army, the other side can't do anything to us. After a long stalemate, I used the Divine Punishment weapon as an inducement to seek peace."

"I see." Fu Lele said, "Your Majesty is devoted to the people and I admire you. But I still have a question in my mind: How can Your Majesty mobilize the army of the Diocese of Dedro? This should be the army of the church."

King Hanjiang said: "This is not difficult to explain because the Divine Emperor is a guest here." After saying that, he clapped his hands and said: "Please invite the Divine Emperor." Not long after, the Divine Emperor hurried into the temple, still dressed as he was in the temple, but he was less energetic and stood aside. This scene made Fo Lele's eyes twitch violently, and he was secretly shocked in his heart. He didn't expect that the Divine Emperor would become so poor and destitute.

"As you can see, he now serves me as his master." King Hanjiang continued, "He works under me, so you don't have to worry about the church targeting the Razor Society again. The reason why I am so open and honest is that I still want to cooperate with the Razor Society. Now it's my turn to ask you, what is the internal situation of the Razor Society? Why are you in the Diocese of Daedro?" As he said this, he turned his gaze to Fo Lele and waited for his answer. At this moment, Fo Lele's mind was racing to get rid of those complicated thoughts and tried not to look at the Emperor standing beside him. The current situation is very delicate. The King of Luxi Fort is a traitor, the Emperor was captured, the Church was controlled by Luxi Fort through the Emperor, the six dioceses recruited soldiers, and the city walls increased city defense weapons... All signs indicate that King Hanjiang wants to unite with the Razor Society to resist!
After thinking for a while, Fu Lele took a deep breath and said, "Since Your Majesty told you the truth, I cannot hide it either." Then he told King Hanjiang in detail what he knew about the Razor Society and why they were in the Diocese of Dedro. "The Razor Society has been developing rapidly in recent years, and at its peak it has grown to more than 5,000 members. We have established a Razor Society base in the Holy City and converted it into our headquarters. We were planning to build up our strength to counterattack the church, but we didn't expect a force to suddenly come and lead troops to attack the Holy City."

"After they captured the Holy City, they supported a puppet God Emperor and blamed the unrest in the city on the Razor Society. Countless soldiers searched the city for traces of the Razor Society. We originally wanted to organize people to resist, but we didn't expect them to be so cunning that they actually opened up the treasury of the Holy Temple and bribed many of our brothers." Speaking of this, Fo Lele couldn't help but feel a little angry and helpless. "At that time, I and some loyal brothers had nowhere to go in the city and could only follow some of the panicked people in the Holy City to the Didero Parish."

"Later, we felt that the storm had passed, so we wanted to leave and return to the Holy City to check the situation and make plans. Unexpectedly, martial law had been imposed in the diocese and we could not leave the city. This is the situation." After saying this, Fo Lele felt relieved, as if a heavy burden had been lifted. He looked at the King of Hanjiang, waiting for his response. The King of Hanjiang nodded secretly, indicating that he basically believed what Fo Lele said. This also made Fo Lele feel a little relieved, at least they were not completely in a passive position. Next, the two sides began to discuss specific cooperation matters, and jointly discuss how to fight against the oppression and exploitation of the church and seek a better life for the people. Although the road ahead is full of unknowns and challenges, they believe that as long as they unite as one, they will be able to overcome all difficulties and achieve their goals.

"I don't know. Your Majesty, please tell me." There was a hint of humility and doubt in Fulebei's voice, and his eyes revealed a desire for the unknown.

The eyes of the King of Hanjiang became deep, as if they were weighed down by the heavy history and memories. "They are from Jingjiang, coming from the far east." His voice was low and powerful, echoing in the empty hall, "They have been secretly operating in this land for a long time, I'm sure you should have heard of them."

Fulebei widened his eyes in pretended shock, "How is that possible? I've heard of them, but... aren't these people here to do business?" He tried to inject a hint of disbelief into his tone, but at the same time he sneered in his heart.

Prince Hanjiang shook his head and said in a deep voice: "You think too simply of the people of Jingjiang. They are here to do business on the surface, but in fact they have been plotting against this continent for a long time." His eyes became sharp, as if he wanted to see through Fulebei's heart.

He continued, "Jingjiang is an extremely brutal country in the East. They wage wars everywhere and oppress the people at home. They are now trying to conquer this land using the same means!"

The words of the King of Hanjiang were full of passion and anger, as if he had personally experienced those sufferings. And Fulebei sneered in his heart, thinking of his days in Jingjiang. Those so-called brutality and oppression were nothing but exaggerations of some people.

"But how did Your Majesty know about such a distant country like Jingjiang?" Floyd tried to change the subject. "They are said to be thousands of miles away from here."

Prince Hanjiang took a deep breath and said, "Because I am from Jingjiang, I was just like you, the Razor Society, and I once led the oppressed people to rise up in resistance. However, we were weak and were eventually suppressed by the army of Jingjiang. In desperation, I could only flee overseas and rebuild the country in this Luxi Fort."

He paused, and continued, "I originally wanted to lead the people to live a peaceful life, but I didn't expect that this place was first exploited by the church, and then Jingjiang set its sights on this land."

The tone of the King of Hanjiang became firm and powerful: "The Emperor of God fled here from the Holy City. I saw the opportunity to bring him back to Luxi Fort and forced him to let the church cooperate with me. But even so, our strength is still not strong enough, so I must contact more knowledgeable people to resist the powerful enemy and repel the brutal invaders of Jingjiang."

He glanced at Foley and continued, "In my eyes, the Razor Order is the best choice. I believe that there must be countless warriors in the order who dare to resist the oppression of the church. Now that the storm has come again, it is an opportunity for everyone to unite and resist the foreign enemy. This is why I invited you here."

King Hanjiang's words made Fulebei sneer in his heart, but he pretended to be touched on the surface: "We are really honored that your majesty thinks so highly of our Razor Club."

King Hanjiang sighed and said, "Your president is indeed a righteous man who still thinks of his brothers in the guild when facing a great crisis." He paused and continued, "There will always be a chance to meet in the future. Now let me talk about you first. I have said so much. Do you four believe what I say and are willing to cooperate with me?"

Foley nodded sincerely and said, "Of course I believe in your majesty! Your majesty is a hero in the eyes of the Razor Society for daring to resist the church. I just don't know what qualifications we, who are of low status, have to cooperate with your majesty?"

Upon hearing this, King Hanjiang stepped forward, stretched out his hands and pressed Floyd's shoulders: "It is not a shame to have a low status. As long as you follow the right path, you can accomplish great things." His eyes were full of trust and expectation, which moved Floyd.

"I want to cooperate with your guild. You can help me go to the Holy City to contact the president and other members of the Razor Society. In the future, the cooperation between the two parties will surely give us stronger strength to fight against foreign enemies. When the bandits in Jingjiang retreat from this land, we will create a world without churches, and the people will no longer be oppressed by anyone!" King Hanjiang's words were full of passion and longing.

Fulebei was moved by King Hanjiang's words. He raised his head and looked at King Hanjiang firmly: "Your Majesty, you are right! This is the original intention of our establishment of the Razor Society! Your Majesty and I are indeed on the same side!" His voice was full of firmness and conviction, as if he had seen a future without oppression and exploitation.

King Hanjiang laughed and patted Fulebei on the shoulder: "Okay, you are right! The Emperor of God is here today to witness it for you and me. Although the President is not here, I can swear a blood oath with you to prove my sincerity. What do you think?" His eyes flashed with expectation and trust.

Fulebei nodded, took a deep breath, looked at the God Emperor, raised his finger and pointed at him, saying, "Can we use his blood?" There was a hint of teasing and provocation in his tone, as if he was testing the determination and sincerity of the King of Hanjiang. The God Emperor stretched out his hand, widened his eyes, pointed at himself and roared, "Why use my blood! Didn't you hear me use the blood of the sacrifice?" His voice was full of anger and dissatisfaction, as if he was being treated as a sacrifice.

King Hanjiang waved his hand to signal the Emperor to be quiet, then looked at Fulebei and said seriously: "Since you are willing to swear an oath of blood with me, then I will use my own blood to prove my sincerity." As he spoke, he stretched out his hand and asked the guard to bring a knife and a bowl of wine.

Looking at the determined eyes of King Hanjiang, the doubts in his heart gradually dissipated. He took a deep breath, stretched out his hand and cut his finger with King Hanjiang, dripping blood into the wine. Then the two drank the blood wine together and made an oath.

After drinking the blood wine, King Hanjiang said, "It was impolite of me to force you to come along all the way. You and your brothers can stay in the palace for a few days and see the prosperity of the city. You can set off when everything is ready. If the cooperation between the two sides is successful in the future, I am willing to provide money to the Razor Society to help the brothers in the society grow and develop."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Fulebei said gratefully, and at the same time secretly rejoiced in his heart that he was able to reach a consensus with King Hanjiang so smoothly and gain his trust and support.

In the following days, Fulebei and his brothers were arranged to live in the best guest rooms in the palace, and there were special people to serve their food and daily life every day, which made them feel unprecedented noble treatment, and at the same time strengthened their determination and confidence to cooperate with King Hanjiang.

During this period, King Hanjiang also continued to communicate and discuss cooperation matters with them, making them feel his sincerity and determination, and also making them full of expectations and hope for future cooperation.

However, when talking with Gouweicaoer in the temple, Fulebei narrated this experience in a sarcastic tone: "The rebel king you are looking for! He is now the emperor in Luxi Fort! For the sake of Jingjiang, I decided to take a gamble and go deep into Luxi Fort as a member of the Razor Society to face the rebel directly and pretend to cooperate with him." His words were full of disdain and sarcasm, as if he was telling an absurd joke, "Those three trash Karami! They almost got exposed by me... I will tell you about this in detail later. Fortunately, I was calm at the time and he didn't know about the relationship between us. As soon as I told him, he was fooled and wanted to swear an oath of blood with me and treat me like a guest of honor! I couldn't help laughing at the time!" His voice was full of pride and satisfaction, as if he had seen the dawn of victory.

Furber put his hands on his hips and laughed loudly. The laughter echoed in the empty field, as if even the air was trembling. His laughter was full of pride and satisfaction, as if he had picked up an incomparable treasure. The excitement and ecstasy were so great that even dreams could not bear it.

"Haha, it's so satisfying to get this credit!" He laughed, his face full of joy, as if he had foreseen the glory and praise that would come in the future.

Dogtail Grass looked at him, a trace of curiosity flashed across his face, and he couldn't help but ask, "Stop laughing, what happened next? Tell me in detail."

Fu Bole finally calmed down his excitement. He took a deep breath and began to narrate in detail: "After that, the minister of Luxi Fort arranged accommodation for us and sent someone to take us to visit the royal city."

He paused, as if recalling the scene at that time, and continued: "We were accompanied by a prince, who was gentle and polite, and took good care of us. We traveled around the royal city, and he was always by our side, constantly trying to win us over with words and promising us all kinds of benefits."

Fober shook his head and sighed, "To be honest, the construction of the royal city of Luxi Fort is really very good. The people in the city seem to live and work in peace and contentment, and their lives are very comfortable."

He looked at Gouweicaoer and continued, "In addition to these, they have been trying to instill in us the impression that Jingjiang is very brutal in those days."

Dogtail Grass's curiosity was completely aroused, and he asked, "What did they say?"

Foberle gave a bitter smile and replied, "Well, there's nothing new. It's nothing more than the people of Jingjiang living in poverty, the local government levying heavy taxes, and the upper class corrupt and enjoying themselves. They said it with details and gave examples. If I hadn't been to Jingjiang, I would have believed it."

Dogtail Grass stroked his chin and laughed: "It sounds quite reasonable. It can't be said that Jingjiang doesn't have such things..."

Foberle was stunned for a moment, and asked, "Ah? Why didn't I see it?"

Dogtail Grass said calmly, "How long have you been in Jingjiang, and how long have I been here? These problems exist in every country in the world, but the degree is different. One and ninety-nine are both numbers, but the gap between them is huge."

He paused and continued, "Although Jingjiang has problems, it is much stronger than the church."

Fo Lele was a little dazed. He asked blankly, "So what they told me about Jingjiang's heavy taxes and the hardship of the people's lives are true?"

Dogtail Grass smiled and replied, "When I returned to Kyoto, Marquis Jianye took me to the newspaper office and he told me something. To portray an individual case as a phenomenon is to have ulterior motives, and to whitewash a phenomenon as an individual case is to seek power and murder."

His eyes became sharp, and he looked at Foberle and said, "Obviously, Luxi Fort has other intentions towards you. Just listen to what they say. It would be great if three out of ten sentences are true. Go on and tell me what happened next."

Furber nodded and continued, "Although they wanted to cooperate with the Razor Society, they didn't pay much attention to us. Later, we rested for a few days, and when we were in good condition, they sent someone to escort me out of the parish."

He recalled the scene at that time and continued, "Before we set off, they assigned two people to accompany us. Now Karami and his men are wandering around the city with those two people. That's all. What should I do next?"

Dogtail Grass pondered for a moment and ordered: "You should cooperate with them first. If there is any important news, please send it back to me in time. I will send the news back to Jingjiang immediately so that they can prepare early."

A sly light flashed in his eyes, and he smiled evilly, "It's really a case of searching for something without any effort. It would be fine if he doesn't come to provoke us, but if he dares to make a move, we will definitely give him a head-on blow!"

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At this time, in the distant Jingjiang, Lin Xiaofeng was lying in the courtyard of the princess's mansion to enjoy the cool air. At dusk, a breeze blew by, bringing a hint of coolness. He held a piece of letter in his hand, and his face was filled with a happy smile.

This is the news from Gefeng Bay. The ironclad ship built by the shipyard in Gefeng Bay is about to arrive at Sishui Port, ready to be reviewed by the court. The size of this ironclad ship is several meters longer than the largest warship currently available to the court. Its upcoming birth indicates that Jingjiang will become the overlord of the sea.

Lin Xiaofeng was very excited. At this historic moment, he decided to take his son out to see the world. However, when he called his son Lin Hongwan, he found that he was not at home, but had gone out with Xie Xiaoxin to look for Xiaocao.

Lin Xiaofeng was a little helpless, as this son always made him worry. He ordered his servants to look for them and decided to share the good news with them after they came back.

At this moment, Lin Hongwan and Xie Xiaoxin were walking on the path, holding snacks and sugar cane in their hands, chatting as they walked. Lin Hongwan told Xie Xiaoxin that he was going to Xiaocao's house to bring her some food because her family was not well off and she was about to go to a girls' school and needed some encouragement and support.

When the two came near Xiaocao's house, they unexpectedly saw two figures walking in front of them. They hid aside curiously and observed, only to find that the two were discussing some conspiracy.

Lin Hongwan and Xie Xiaoxin looked at each other, and a bad feeling welled up in their hearts. They decided to quietly follow them and see what the two were up to...
In the night, the hazy moonlight sprinkled on the quiet street, reflecting two figures, those are Zhang Peng and Xiao Cao.

"Brother Peng, these books are very expensive. I really can't accept them." Xiaocao's voice was full of hesitation and worry. Her clear eyes sparkled with determination in the moonlight.

Zhang Peng smiled slightly. He was tall, handsome, and had a scholarly air. He gently patted the pile of books in his hands and said, "Xiao Cao, these are all old books. Aren't you going to a girls' school? I'll ask someone. You will need these books in the future..."

Before he finished speaking, Xiao Cao interrupted him anxiously, "But..."

"Hey, what's the point of our relationship being so close to these books?" Zhang Peng waved his hand, looking nonchalant, "Just take them!"

Xiaocao looked at Zhang Peng's firm and enthusiastic eyes, and the defenses in her heart gradually collapsed. She slowly took the books with gratitude in her eyes.

At this moment, Zhang Peng suddenly remembered something and asked with a frown, "By the way, has Lin Hongwan come to harass you recently? I heard that he often goes to brothels recently."

Xiao Cao was stunned for a moment, obviously not expecting Zhang Peng to suddenly mention this name. A complex emotion flashed across her face, "Ah! He is actually this kind of person?"

Zhang Peng nodded, "What do you think? Maybe he has a child outside."

At the other end of the street, Lin Hongwan gnashed his teeth in the darkness as he listened to their conversation. He was a burly man with a rough face, and his black hair fluttered in the night wind. At this moment, his eyes flashed with anger and jealousy, like a wild beast about to go mad.

"Damn it! Why is that bastard Zhang Peng trying to show me his kindness? And he's trying to put the blame on me?" He cursed angrily in a low voice, his hands clenched into fists, veins bulging on the back of his hands.

Xie Xiaoxin, who was chewing sugar cane at the side, looked as if it had nothing to do with him. "She has always had a good relationship with Xiaocao. You used to bring Xiaocao to visit the school and gave her extra lessons. But you didn't understand what she learned, so you threw her out of the classroom after half of the lessons. The rest was taught by Zhang Peng."

Lin Hongwan became even angrier after hearing this, "Damn it! How much better than me in studying is Zhang Peng? I just didn't study hard enough!" His eyes flashed with dangerous light, as if he would rush out at any time to fight Zhang Peng to the death.

However, Xie Xiaoxin continued chewing the sugar cane without caring, "Wouldn't it be best if you ranked eighth from the bottom? Zhang Peng has passed the exam and has been admitted as a scholar. There is a portrait of Zhang Peng on our school's honor roll."

Lin Hongwan turned his head away angrily, unwilling to listen to Xie Xiaoxin's words. He stared at Zhang Peng and Xiaocao with resentment, "And Xiaocao, why do you want his things! No, I can't stand this!" As he said that, he suddenly snatched the sugarcane from Xie Xiaoxin's hand and strode towards Zhang Peng and Xiaocao.

At this moment, Zhang Peng and Xiao Cao were still talking about something, and they were completely unaware of the approaching danger. Suddenly, two masked men suddenly rushed out from the darkness, one of them grabbed Zhang Peng's neck, and the other stood beside Xiao Cao, staring at him.

Lin Hongwan took a big sugar cane and hit Zhang Peng's chest several times. Zhang Peng was caught off guard and screamed in pain. Xiaocao was so scared that she didn't know what to do and screamed.

"Who told you to have a relationship here!" Lin Hongwan shouted harshly. His voice was cold and majestic, making people shudder.

Xiao Cao was so scared that she was trembling, while Zhang Peng was groaning in pain. Lin Hongwan pointed at the two of them and said, "Stand still! Tell me! Are you two dating?"

Zhang Peng struggled to deny, "No...we didn't..." But his voice sounded so weak.

Lin Hongwan looked at the banknotes in his hand with disdain, "With such a small amount of money, you dare to imitate others and go out to date! It's already so late and you're not home yet, don't have to go to school tomorrow?!" He glared at Zhang Peng, "You've graduated and you're still not working hard! You're such a loser!"

Then he walked to Xiaocao and gestured to the sugar cane and said, "I tell you, if you want a man, you have to find one who can protect you. The man just now, he can't protect you at all." Xiaocao was frightened and trembled, tears welled up in her eyes. Xie Xiaoxin stood aside and whispered to Lin Hongwan not to go too far. However, at this moment, Lin Hongwan had completely fallen into a crazy state, and he didn't listen to anyone's advice at all.

At this moment, a big hand suddenly rested on Lin Hongwan's shoulder, "Master, the master wants you to go home." A tower-like man stared at him condescendingly and said. Lin Hongwan was stunned. He slowly turned around and looked at the burly man in front of him. The anger and jealousy on his face disappeared instantly. He lowered his head and followed the burly man obediently to leave the scene, leaving behind Zhang Peng and Xiaocao who looked stunned and Xie Xiaoxin who looked innocent.

As the veil fell, Xiaocao saw the face of the person clearly, "Lin Hongwan! It's you again!" she cried, then covered her face and ran home.

Lin Hongwan sighed deeply, turned around and followed Uncle Biao home. The father and son sat opposite each other at the desk, and Lin Xiaofeng said unhappily, "You're not home every day, and you go out every night to cause trouble! Do you think you've grown wings?"

Lin Hongwan lowered his head and dared not speak. He knew that his father was really angry this time. He had never seen his father get so angry since he was a child. Even if he had made a big mistake before, his father would only scold him lightly. But this time was different. He could feel his father's anger and disappointment.

"If something like this happens again, you will be confined to your house for a month and you are not allowed to go out!" Lin Xiaofeng said sternly. Lin Hongwan could only nod and agree obediently, not daring to refute anything. He knew that he had really gone too far this time, not only hurting Xiaocao but also angering his father. He hoped to get his father's forgiveness and promised that he would never do such a ridiculous thing again.

"Okay, I don't want to hear your explanation." Lin Xiaofeng waved his hand to interrupt him, "I called you back because I have something important to tell you." He paused and continued, "The ironclad ship in Jingjiang has been built and will be transported to Sishui Port for inspection by the court. This is a great opportunity to broaden your horizons. I decided to take you to see the world. There will definitely be many officials in the court by then. You should prepare well at home and don't lose your manners in front of others." Hearing this news, Lin Hongwan became excited instantly. He stood up suddenly, "Really, Dad! Then I will prepare well at home in the next few days!" However, Lin Xiaofeng frowned and said unhappily, "How can you be so startled! Sit down!" He glared at Lin Hongwan and continued, "If you were half as calm as His Highness, I would have no worries. Can you set a good example with so many brothers and sisters?" Lin Hongwan could only sit down obediently and listen to his father's scolding and teaching. He knew that his father was really angry this time, and he had to perform well to regain his father's trust and respect. At the same time, he began to reflect on his own behavior. He realized that his previous behavior was indeed too childish and absurd, which not only hurt others but also put himself in trouble. He decided to change himself from now on and strive to become a mature and stable person, so that his father and family would be proud of him. (End of this chapter)