Spring flowers are gorgeous, summer is splendid, and winter snow is romantic.

Li Huan strolled amidst the boundless beauty, thoroughly enjoying himself...

the next day.

Li Huan drove an electric tricycle, carrying Zhu Zhishan, to the Tang residence.

Upon seeing Li Huan, Tang Bohu sighed repeatedly, his brow furrowed in worry.

Li Huan laughed and said, "Brother Tang, you've calmed down all night, are you still feeling down?"

Tang Bohu said, "I went through so much trouble to sneak into the Hua Mansion to pursue Qiu Xiang, only to get this result. How can I not be depressed?"

Zhu Zhishan said, "Brother Tang, you don't know how lucky you are! It's one thing to be tired of your eight wives, but you don't even want the beautiful Qiu Xiang anymore. You're like a well-fed man who doesn't know the hunger of a starving man!"

Tang Bohu sighed again and said, "Let's not talk about this anymore. It's all my fault for being bewitched and confused, mistakenly believing that Qiu Xiang was the soulmate I had been longing for. I have only myself to blame..."

Li Huan said, "Brother Tang, Qiu Xiang has solemnly promised that she will try to drink less, play drinking games, mahjong, and dominoes less in the future, and spend more time reading, writing, playing the zither, and painting with you."

Tang Bohu said, "Is that so? As the saying goes, it's easier to change mountains and rivers than to change one's nature! My eight wives, every time they quarrel with me, they swear to change their bad habits, but they are like dead pigs that are not afraid of boiling water, not one of them can change!"

Li Huan said, "Qiu Xiang is well-educated and reasonable, unlike your eight wives."

Tang Bohu said, "Brother Li, no matter what you say, I don't want to see Qiu Xiang again for the time being..."

Liking someone can happen in an instant; disliking someone can happen in an instant as well.

Tang Bohu developed a strong aversion to Qiu Xiang due to severe psychological trauma.

Li Huan said, "In short, you've already married Qiu Xiang. Whether you want her or not is your own business, and I have no right to interfere!"

"Now, you must keep your promise and paint three huge calligraphy and paintings for me in exchange for three hundred boxed lunches!"

Tang Bohu nodded: "I will definitely do what I promised you. Don't worry, I will definitely paint three huge calligraphy and paintings within three days."

Li Huan reminded him, "Do you remember those three paintings and calligraphies?"

Tang Bohu replied, "I remember! 'Spring Trees and Autumn Frost,' 'One Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix,' and 'Viewing the Waterfall at Mount Lu'!"

Li Huan said, "Okay, I'll wait for you."

Zhu Zhishan hurriedly said, "I humbly request Brother Tang to paint three calligraphy and paintings for me as well. I can stay at the Tang residence and wait patiently!"

Upon hearing this, Tang Bohu burst into a tirade of curses!

"Damn it! Every time you lose all your money, you come to me asking for calligraphy and paintings to sell and pay off your debts. I always give in to your requests, but you never learn and keep gambling!"

"You even stole my calligraphy and paintings while I wasn't home. Do you still consider yourself my friend, Tang?"

Thump!

Zhu Zhishan knelt down on both knees.

"Brother Tang, I truly know I was wrong this time. If I gamble again, you can cut off my hand!"

Tang Bohu said, "No one would believe you!"

Li Huan said, "Zhu Zhishan, if you truly repent, chop off your little finger right now in front of Brother Tang to show your resolve!"

“This…” Zhu Zhishan looked fearful.

Li Huan said, "The fact that you don't dare to cut off your little finger shows that you are both cowardly and lack the courage to quit gambling! Brother Tang is giving you calligraphy and paintings today, but after you pay off your gambling debts, you will continue to gamble!"

Tang Bohu turned around and snorted, "I'm going to my study to paint. Please leave the Tang residence, Brother Zhu. I won't see you off!"

Zhu Zhishan said with a mournful face, "Brother Tang, if I leave the Tang residence, the debt collectors will surely break my legs!"

Li Huan laughed and said, "Which is easier to accept: having your legs broken or having your little finger cut off?"

Zhu Zhishan frowned, pondered for a moment, and made up his mind.

"Very well! Today, before Brother Tang, I will cut off my finger to show my resolve! Bring me the knife!"

Li Huan strode out of the mansion, took a sharp knife from the electric tricycle, returned to the living room, and handed it to Zhu Zhishan.

The man gripped a sharp knife tightly in his right hand, his left hand outstretched on the table, his eyes filled with hesitation, cold sweat beading on his forehead, trembling with fear.

Tang Bohu sneered: "If you don't have the guts, then don't pretend to be pitiful! I will never stop you!"

Zhu Zhishan gritted his teeth and shouted, "I, Zhu Zhishan, swear to heaven that from this day forward, if I ever step into a casino again, I will be punished!"

"Ah! Ouch..."

Accompanied by screams, Zhu Zhishan used a sharp knife to cut off half of his little finger.

Blood was flowing profusely.

Seeing this, Tang Bohu nodded: "You've got some backbone, kid!"

Zhu Zhishan winced in pain, clutching his bleeding finger: "Brother Tang, you've finally forgiven me?"

Tang Bohu said, "I'll trust you for now and help you paint a few pictures to pay off your debts. But if you gamble again, don't even think about setting foot in the Tang residence!"

Zhu Zhishan bowed deeply, saying, "Thank you so much, Brother Tang, thank you so much, Brother Tang..."

Li Huan said, "I will come to the Tang residence to pick up the painting in three days, and I will also provide boxed lunches!"

Tang Bohu bowed respectfully and said, "It's a deal!"

Li Huan reminded him, "The Deadly Scholar is imprisoned in the Grand Tutor's mansion by Prince Ning. His acupoints are still sealed, and he cannot move. When will you duel him to avenge your father?"

Tang Bohu said, "How about this, Brother Li, you don't need to come to the Tang residence in three days. I will take the calligraphy and painting to the Grand Tutor's residence and, while I'm at it, discuss with the Deadly Scholar about revenge!"

Li Huan said, "No problem, I'll be waiting for Brother Tang at the Grand Tutor's residence."

Tang Bohu said, "By the way, Prince Ning owes you one million taels of silver, but he's refusing to pay. What are you going to do?"

Li Huan said, "I'm heading to Prince Ning's residence to deal with him! Farewell!"

After saying that, Li Huan left the Tang residence, boarded an electric tricycle, and sped towards the Ning Prince's residence.

Arrived at Prince Ning's Mansion.

At the main gate, two rows of soldiers stood in strict guard.

Clearly, Prince Ning was on guard.

Li Huan stopped the car, got out of the car, and shouted loudly, "Tell Prince Ning to come out and see me! Otherwise, I will raze Prince Ning's mansion to the ground!"

The officers and soldiers were stunned, thinking they had misheard.

The leading military officer raised his head and laughed wildly.

"Where did this madman come from, daring to spout nonsense in front of the Prince Ning's residence? He's got a death wish!"

"Guards! Seize this kid and confiscate his car!"

Dozens of officers and soldiers raised their red-tasseled spears and charged towards Li Huan.

Thud! Thud...

Li Huan unleashed his divine skill, the Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms, repeatedly knocking away the attacking soldiers!

Some were thrown more than twenty meters away, while others landed in the courtyard of the Prince Ning's mansion...

The cries of agony were incessant.

Whoosh!

Li Huan darted in front of the military officer like lightning.

Upon seeing this, the military officer turned ashen-faced and trembled.

"Hero, spare my life! Hero, spare my life..."

The military officer quickly and wisely knelt down, kowtowing and begging for mercy, his head banging against the bluestone slab with a "thud".

Li Huan said, "You know what to do?"

The military officer hurriedly said, "I understand, I understand! I will inform Prince Ning immediately, please wait a moment, hero..."

As he spoke, the military officer quickly got up and rushed into the Prince Ning's residence...