"Let's go outside to fight, so we don't break the boss's tables and chairs and I have to pay for it."
The young man snorted coldly, "I don't need you to pay me. I have plenty of money."
I ignored him and climbed out of the window, landing steadily on the ground. The man's gaze turned serious as he looked at me, and I followed suit, climbing out of the window as well.
"Hey? Wait for me." The boy in red seemed to want to jump down the stairs like the two of us, but after looking out the window and seeing that it was too high, he gave up the idea and hurriedly ran down the stairs.
"Young master, I'd like to ask for your guidance." The man didn't rush to make a move but instead clasped his hands in a respectful greeting to me.
"Okay, please." I lazily put away my folding fan. This was a fan I specially took out to show off, so I couldn't afford to break it.
After I put the fan down, the man charged at me fiercely. He was quite skilled, and his strength and speed were that of a strong person for a human, but I was not even in the same league as him.
I gently stepped back to avoid the man's attack, then struck him with a palm, sending him flying instantly.
I held back my strength in that palm strike, just enough to prevent him from getting up and avoid serious injury.
The boy watching from the sidelines was completely stunned. He never expected that I would defeat the man in just one move.
"You're too strong..." The boy stood there, stunned, staring at me.
I smiled at the boy, then clapped my hands and prepared to go upstairs again.
The boy then stuck to me, following closely behind, saying, "Hey, can you teach me? You're really amazing."
I ignored him, but the boy got even more agitated, chattering incessantly behind me.
"You should know that this man is my father... He gave me his exceptional skills, which are unmatched in the world. How could you defeat him in one move?"
The boy kept talking, but I understood the underlying meaning.
The young man behind him was probably the second prince of the Chu Kingdom.
Although I already knew the boy's identity, I didn't reveal it. I leisurely sat down and drank the tea I hadn't finished.
The man I had knocked away with one palm also got up from the ground and dutifully followed behind the boy.
The boy wanted to say something, but he opened his mouth and then held back.
"Hey, why aren't you talking to me?"
I glanced at the boy and said lazily, "You were just about to hit me, why should I pay attention to you?"
The boy's face turned pale and then red, and he weakly explained, "I did ask Su De to beat you up, but Su De knew his own strength and just gave you a little lesson."
I looked at the boy but smiled and said nothing.
The boy was even more embarrassed, "You laughed at me first."
I rolled my eyes. This guy is too domineering; he'd get beaten up just for laughing.
Just as the rumors said, the Second Prince was domineering and flamboyant by nature.
The young man was decisive and flexible, saying, "I apologize to you, can you teach me?"
A glint of light flashed in my eyes. "Teaching you isn't out of the question, but I have one condition."
The boy immediately became interested and stared at me with wide eyes. "What are your conditions? I can give you anything you want."
I put down my teacup and suddenly spoke in a serious, low voice, "Second Prince, I will teach you martial arts, but I request that you find something for me."
The boy froze, pointing at me and stammering, "You...you...you...how do you know who I am?"
"It's not difficult. You gave yourself away just now while you were talking." The boy blinked, recalling that his words had revealed his identity, but after thinking for a long time, he couldn't figure it out and simply gave up.
"I'll grant your request. What are you looking for?"
"I need to find the Soul-Stealing Jade."
"Soul-stealing jade?" The young man scratched his head. "I've never heard of it before, but I'll have my men go find it starting today."
"Thank you, Second Prince." I clasped my hands in thanks.
The boy chuckled, a little shyly, "Don't call me Second Prince anymore, my name is Huo Qi."
"Okay, I understand."
After I agreed, Huo Qi asked me slyly, "Master, where are you staying now?"
"Inn."
“An inn,” Huo Qi said sincerely, his eyes darting around. “Master, wouldn’t it be better for you to go to a mansion to play than stay in an inn?”
Go stay at his house? I think You definitely wouldn't want to.
By the way, You said she went to see the First Prince today. I wonder how it went.
If You has gotten involved with the Crown Prince, I... I feel like things are getting serious.
"Huo Qi, what's your relationship with your elder brother like?" There's only one throne, and the palace is full of fratricide.
“It’s great.” Huo Qi answered me quickly, his eyes sparkling when he mentioned his older brother. “My older brother is such a good person. He’s so kind and gentle to me. He’s a wonderful older brother.”
I blinked. Huo Qi didn't seem to be lying, but since he was so naive, he might have been fooled by someone else.
Why are you asking me about my older brother?
"fine."
"Master, when will we start practicing martial arts?"
"Tomorrow." I'll wait for You to come back here today.
"Alright." Huo Qi didn't press the matter further.
"Master, where should I look for you tomorrow?"
"Fulin Inn".
"Okay." Huo Qi nodded in satisfaction.
Huo Qi and I chatted casually, and time slowly passed. Suddenly, I saw a familiar figure downstairs.
Yu is back!
I waved to You, and You raised her head and smiled at me, but when she saw Huo Qi sitting opposite me, her smile vanished instantly, and her face turned as cold as an ice cellar.
I knew You was jealous again.
You went upstairs with a jealous look in her eyes, staring at Huo Qi with hostility.
Huo Qi also felt that this person was a little scary, so he shrank his neck and didn't want to meet You's eyes.
"You, you're back. This is Huo Qi, my new apprentice."
You gave a cold "hmm," and when he heard that it was my apprentice, a dark glint flashed in his eyes.
"Huo Qi, you should go back first. Come find me again tomorrow."
"Okay." Huo Qi immediately stood up and quickly escaped reality as soon as he heard me say that.
You pinched my waist and said fiercely, "I've only been gone for a day, and you've already taken on a little apprentice for me? Hmm?"
"Hey, You, don't be angry yet. Do you know who he is?"
You snorted coldly, "No one is allowed."
"Oh dear," I said, clinging to You's arm and acting coquettishly, "I just want to find the Soul-Snatching Jade as soon as possible. That kid is the second prince of Chu. I promised to teach him some martial arts in exchange for him finding the Soul-Snatching Jade for me."
You was still unhappy after hearing my explanation. She pinched my chin and kissed me, saying, "I don't like it."
"She loves you the most, no one can compare to you." After my barrage of flattery, You finally agreed to it.
After I calmed You down, I noticed that the people around us were looking at us strangely.
Oh no, I'm wearing men's clothes today, those people must think that You and I are having an affair.
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