Lu Tu was increasingly pleased with the golden spear and asked, "Old Hu, how did you make it this color? What did you add?"
Hu Delu chuckled: "I added a tiny bit of gold and a lot of brass. Don't worry, sir, I paid for all of this out of my own pocket."
Lu Tu exclaimed, "You're really generous! Go to the storeroom later and have my wife reimburse me for 30 taels of silver."
Hu Delu waved his hand repeatedly: "No need, sir. This is just a token of my appreciation. After all, that gold was given to me by Xu Jing before. I feel bad if I don't spend it. Besides, I'm in the village every day and have nowhere to spend money."
Lu Tu stepped forward and whispered mysteriously in his ear, "I have a lot of jewelry in my warehouse. Go pick one out and give it to your wife."
Upon hearing this, Hu Delu's eyes lit up, and he knelt down with a thud: "Thank you for your reward, sir!"
"Old Hu, please rise. I am very satisfied with this gun you have."
Just then, the brothers Sun Meng and Sun Kuang happened to pass by. They were immediately intimidated by Lü Tu's imposing and domineering appearance and exclaimed, "I once heard a storyteller say that there was an unparalleled overlord in the early days of the previous dynasty who was skilled in using the Overlord Spear. After seeing you today, I think even the Overlord is slightly inferior to you."
“I think so too,” Sun Meng nodded repeatedly from the side.
Lu Tu turned around and laughed, "Get lost! Stop flattering me. The Overlord is an unparalleled hero. How can I compare?"
Sun Kuang, who was never very emotionally intelligent and was also a bit of a show-off, chimed in, "Brother, you're so valiant, why don't you show us your skills with a gun!"
"That's right, brother! Let us see your Overlord Spear Technique!"
These words hit Lu Tu where it hurt. The reason he could use a knife and a bow was because he had a foundation in his previous life.
He was a crack shot with gunpowder guns, but he had never practiced with a spear. Apart from the few moves he just made, he didn't know any of the Overlord Spear Techniques.
Perhaps it was because Lü Tu's performance in killing enemies was too valiant that everyone subconsciously thought that Lü Tu was proficient in all eighteen weapons.
At this moment, more and more people gathered around to watch the excitement, clapping enthusiastically at Lü Tu: "You're amazing, sir!"
"Your Excellency is simply a celestial being reincarnated, a god descended to earth!"
A barrage of praise came from the people, but it made Lu Tu's toes clench tightly. He had never encountered such an embarrassing situation in his life, and he was left standing there, not knowing how to get out of the awkward situation.
If people knew that he couldn't use a spear but still wanted to show off with it, it would undoubtedly lower his prestige.
Just as he was at his wit's end, a familiar voice came from not far away.
Song Yuxi walked into the crowd with a smile: "Husband, since everyone is so kind as to invite us, why don't we show off a couple of spear techniques?"
Lu Tu was utterly bewildered. Why was she joining in the commotion?
But the next second, Song Yuxi was beside Lü Tu, and very naturally took the spear from his hand. She frowned slightly and whispered, "It's so heavy."
She gestured for Lü Tu to step back with her eyes, then stepped in front of the crowd: "Folks, please don't make a fuss. My husband has a rule that weapons are only used to stab the enemy, so no matter how much you try to persuade him, he will not make a move!"
Upon hearing this, although everyone was disappointed, Song Yuxi's words made Lü Tu even more sophisticated.
But then Song Yuxi continued, "Since everyone wants to see, I'll use the spear technique my husband taught me to show off a couple of moves!"
As soon as she finished speaking, Song Yuxi kicked the bottom of the spear with her right foot, and the heavy golden spear made a dull whistling sound in the air, turning the spearhead around.
Then, taking advantage of the momentum, Song Yuxi thrust her spear forward, stopping an inch in front of Sun Meng's throat. The whole movement was smooth and seamless.
With Song Yuxi's flowing robes, she was as graceful as a startled swan and as elegant as a swimming dragon!
At this moment, Sun Meng's forehead was covered with sweat. He never expected that his sister-in-law, who usually only knew how to hold a pen, would have such skillful marksmanship!
The cold tip of the gun sent shivers down Sun Meng's spine, and he stammered, "Sister-in-law... I'll never dare to cause trouble again!"
Song Yuxi chuckled, sheathed the gun, and deftly handed it to Lü Tu. She then playfully tickled Lü Tu's palm, just as Lü Tu had teased her before.
He then bowed to the crowd and said, "Please excuse my poor manners."
There were over a hundred people present, yet not a single one spoke; all they could hear was the howling north wind. It wasn't until Song Yuxi finished speaking that everyone came to their senses.
The applause was even more enthusiastic than before, especially from the village women, who shouted the loudest: "Madam, you are both literate and skilled in martial arts, you are truly a role model for us women!"
"Women are just as capable as men, well done, madam! I will learn from you in the future!"
Looking at the back of Song Yuxi's head, Lu Tu felt not only shock but also deep emotion.
He knew how heavy the gun was, and Song Yuxi had said that she had never formally learned marksmanship; she had only secretly watched her father teach her older brothers.
Right now, she not only risked the baby's movement to publicly save Lü Tu from a difficult situation, but it might also remind her of her sad past.
Lu Tu gratefully took her hand and whispered, "Thank you, my wife."
Song Yuxi did not answer, but her smile deepened.
The crowd spontaneously made way for Lü Tu and Song Yuxi, and amidst enthusiastic applause, Lü Tu led Song Yuxi back to his home and sat down.
Song Yuxi rubbed her aching wrist and laughed, "Husband, that spear is really heavy. Will it be difficult for you to use?"
Lu Tu put down the golden spear and gently massaged her wrist, saying with concern, "It's just right for me. If it's too light, it won't be powerful enough. Did you hurt the baby, my wife?"
Song Yuxi brushed the hair away from Lü Tu's face: "How could our child be so delicate? I heard my mother say that when she was pregnant with me, she rode a horse and led troops to meet my father."
Lu Tu was taken aback upon hearing this: "My mother-in-law is so imposing? She truly is a tiger daughter of a military family!"
At this point, Lü Tu observed Song Yuxi's expression with concern, only to see her remain calm and say, "I will not be too sad about the past anymore, my husband does not need to be so careful to take care of my emotions."
Such a sensible wife made Lu Tu's heart ache, so he quickly kissed her forehead and hugged her tightly.
"My lord, go find a long stick, and today I will pass on my Song family spear technique to you."
"Why don't you rest for a while?"
Song Yuxi looked at Lü Tu seriously: "Husband, I'm not that delicate."
Lu Tu liked it more and more as he looked at it. This was the demeanor of an empress. After saying "Hey," he went to find a suitable long stick and handed it to Song Yuxi.
Holding a long staff, Song Yuxi said, "Husband, our Song family's spear technique is designed to kill the enemy, so the moves are extremely simple and emphasize efficiency. It is something that my ancestors accumulated on the battlefield generation after generation."
Upon hearing this, Lü Tu was overjoyed: "That's exactly what I wanted."
"My lord, watch closely! Here comes the 30-form Song Family Spear Technique!"
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