Dian Wei pointed at Lu Li with a simple and honest expression and said, "It was my benefactor who killed him. I was almost eaten by this tiger."

"What?"

The crowd gasped in surprise, their gazes toward Lu Li filled with astonishment.

They initially thought Lu Li was a young master from a wealthy family. Although he was dressed in coarse linen clothes, he was fair-skinned and had a gentle temperament, clearly not an ordinary person.

"Thank you so much, young master, for saving Tiezhu!"

"Yes, thank you, young master!"

Lu Li was deeply moved. These villagers were not thanking him for killing the tiger, but for saving Dian Wei.

It seems that Dian Wei has a pretty good reputation in the village.

This further demonstrates the kindness and simplicity of these villagers, people who are rare and precious.

Lu Li quickly cupped his hands and said, "It was nothing, not worth mentioning."

He then began to look around the village.

The village is small, but it is very clean and tidy, with rows of thatched houses. To the left of the village, there is a river with crystal-clear water. Various flowers and plants are planted along the riverbank, and a breeze carries their fragrance.

This place looks like a paradise!

Dian Wei carried the tiger home, and Lu Li and Lai Fu followed him back, only to discover that Dian Wei was also a lonely and destitute person.

Having lost his parents at a young age and living alone, Laifu felt empathy for Dian Wei.

Because both of them were people whose lives were full of hardship.

"My benefactor, my home is very simple..."

Lu Li smiled but did not show any disgust. He sat down on the stool and said, "We are all poor people. I think it's fine."

"Hehe, I grew up on the charity of many families. Over the years, I have been able to grow up thanks to the help of my fellow villagers," Dian Wei said with a simple and honest smile.

This must be why he risked his life to fight the tiger alone.

"My benefactor, may I share the meat of this tiger with my fellow villagers?" Dian Wei asked.

Lu Li nodded and replied, "Of course. I've also suffered hardships and know how difficult it is for ordinary people. This tiger is enough for everyone to have a good feast. You have a pure heart and know how to repay your fellow villagers, that's very good."

Upon hearing Lu Li's praise, Dian Wei immediately grinned.

At this moment, Dian Wei suddenly asked, "My benefactor, what is your name?"

"Lu Li!"

"Lu...Li, my benefactor!"

"Just call me Brother Lu, please don't call me that anymore, my benefactor," Lu Li said.

"Okay!"

Dian Wei chuckled and replied, "I'll call you Brother Lu from now on!"

But then Leif wouldn't have it, and said directly, "You idiot, how dare you take advantage of me?"

He calls Lu Li "Master", while this fool calls Lu Li "Brother Lu". Doesn't that mean he's a generation older than him?

Lu Li was both amused and exasperated; he had forgotten that Leifu was his apprentice.

Dian Wei was also a little embarrassed, because Leifu was much older than him.

"Then what should I call you? How about calling me benefactor?"

Lu Li shook his head helplessly and said with a wry smile, "Never mind, just call me Mr. Lu from now on."

"Mr. Lu!"

Dian Wei nodded sheepishly, then said to Lu Li, "Mr. Lu, I'll go get the meat right away. Please wait here."

Dian Wei ran out happily. He was an honest man, without a trace of hypocrisy, and his adorable appearance made people feel happy.

As Lu Li watched Dian Wei's departing figure, a warm feeling welled up in his heart.

Behind him, Leif looked at Lu Li with a complicated expression, seemingly lost in thought.

After a while, he resumed his carefree, grinning demeanor.

He walked to Lu Li's side and said, "Master, you see, we are destined to meet. Why don't you take him as your disciple?"

Lu Li looked at his serious expression, paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "It's not impossible, but it depends on whether he's willing."

After an incense stick had burned, Dian Wei had chopped the tiger into eight pieces, distributed the tiger meat to the villagers, and kept the best piece for Aunt Wang next door to cook for Lu Li.

Lu Li stared at the tiger meat on the table, slightly taken aback. Then a warm feeling welled up in his heart. Dian Wei, this honest and simple man, was truly a good young man.

"Dian Wei, would you be willing to become my disciple?" Lu Li suddenly asked.

Upon hearing this, Dian Wei was immediately startled, but then he knelt down on the ground with a thud.

"I'm willing to become your disciple!"

Dian Wei's reaction was beyond Lu Li's expectations. He did not expect Dian Wei to be so decisive and immediately knelt down and kowtowed.

Lu Li quickly helped him up and said, "Get up!"

"You little brat, you knelt down so quickly!"

"Hehe, Master can kick that big worm to death with one kick, he's much stronger than me, why don't I become his apprentice and learn martial arts from him?"

Upon hearing Dian Wei's words, Leifu was immediately taken aback.

"You idiot, are you not stupid?!"

"I'm not stupid. It's my good fortune to be able to become your disciple!" Dian Wei said in a simple and honest manner.

"Oh my god, you're even flattering me!" Leif couldn't help but mock.

Lu Li laughed heartily, and looking at these two clowns, the sadness in his heart seemed to be somewhat erased.

He didn't know why, but looking at Dian Wei's simple and honest appearance, he felt a sense of comfort. He didn't know if he was mistaking Dian Wei for Cang Wu, or if it was for some other reason.

"Master, please try this tiger meat! Aunt Wang's cooking is delicious!"

"good!"

After finishing his meal, Lu Li looked at Dian Wei and said, "We will be leaving tomorrow. Would you like to travel with me?"

"I'm willing!" Dian Wei answered without hesitation.

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