Chapter 1041: Lackeys of the Royal Han Family

Yu Shuo’s face beamed with a bright smile, mercilessly rejecting: "No way!"

Han Xiyuan’s face instantly turned sour.

After a long pause, he complained aggrievedly: "Master! You’re heartless, cold, and cruel!!!"

He’s really had enough of the endless daily cultivation; he’s almost turning into a monk now.

These days, he’s skipped so many gatherings with friends, leaving him no time to woo girls.

Yu Shuo’s smile never waned: "I’ve decided to double tomorrow’s lessons."

Han Xiyuan opened his mouth, wanting to argue back.

But before he could speak, he quickly closed it in fear.

Yu Shuo beamed: "Try bargaining again, and it doubles."

Jiang Hanyi could clearly see Yu Shuo teasing his young apprentice, a smile curling his lips.

This playful master-apprentice dynamic really enlivened the atmosphere.

Wanqi Jingyi sat beside Jiang Hanyi, holding a wine glass, raised his glass towards him: "Feeling nervous?"

Jiang Hanyi took a sip from his glass, shrugging: "There’s certainly some tension, but more of excitement and anticipation."

He knew with Gu Jin around, nothing would happen to him.

But life is unpredictable; who knows what can go wrong along the way.

Wanqi Heyang walked over and, hearing this, offered reassurance: "Brother Jiang, don’t worry. Master will definitely help you break through. This glass is for Brother Jiang, congratulating you in advance on achieving your Golden Core."

"Thank you!"

Jiang Hanyi smiled, raised his glass.

Han Xiyuan, feeling defeated by Yu Shuo, sat beside Miao Jiayi, and the two conversed quietly.

"Brother Han, have you heard? The Qin Family is causing trouble again lately."

The latter leaned over the bar, looking indifferent.

Upon hearing the Qin Family, he immediately raised his head.

A hint of darkness flashed in his eyes: "You’ve heard too?"

Miao Jiayi nodded: "It’s quite a commotion. I heard the young master of the Qin Family broke someone’s leg, not sure exactly why. Judging by Brother Han’s tone, do you know some inside details?"

Han Xiyuan immediately straightened up; he really knew about this.

"What else could it be? It’s just another drama of two men fighting over a woman. This incident even involved the grandmaster."

"Oh?" Miao Jiayi’s curiosity was evident in her eyes.

Others nearby were also drawn to their conversation.

Han Xiyuan sneered: "The young master of the Qin Family and the son of the Sang Family jeweler both fancied a princess at Master Jiang’s Night Paradise Club. The Qin Family young master used his power to intimidate, breaking the Sang Family son’s leg — what a classic hero saves beauty scene!"

Miao Jiayi rubbed her chin, furrowing her eyebrows, quite puzzled: "What kind of beauty would make them fight over her?"

"Ha!" Han Xiyuan scoffed: "Not some bacon beauty! That woman was clearly a pretext for the Qin Family to hassle the Sang Family, or rather, they were someone arranged in advance. Last year, the Sang Family made quite the profit in Nanmian gem trading; someone has set their sights on their meat, hoping to bite a chunk off. Too bad the Sang Family isn’t naive enough to let someone devour a big piece of meat without a fight.

The Qin Family is nothing more than a royal dog doing their master’s bidding. They’ve only recently arrived in Beijing, stirring trouble with so many well-rooted families here, yet come away unscathed every time—who doesn’t see the shady business there!

Choosing those Qin Family scum as dogs, their owners are really disgusting!"

He clearly held contempt for the Qin Family, his words inevitably imbued with emotion.

Yu Shuo rotated the wine glass in his hand, glancing at Han Xiyuan: "Tsk, Qin Family isn’t just the royal Han Family’s dog? I’ve never seen someone loop back to insult themselves. Should I say you’re stupid or ignorant?"