Starting as a centurion, he fought his way through the chaos of the world.

Chapter 21 Purchasing Fine Iron
At the entrance, the Li family members were all smiles as they welcomed their guests.

"Lord Sun, you've arrived! Please come in. My uncle was just talking about you!"

A young man greeted the guests with a smile.

His brows revealed a hint of heroic spirit.

However, when he welcomed Lord Zhang inside and saw Li Xiyue, his smile froze on his face.

"Brother-in-law, is today my second sister's engagement?" Li Xirou asked softly.

The man was Li Xiyue's husband, dressed in a white brocade robe, looking every bit the noble young master.

He looked troubled. "Yes, Xirou, but you know your uncle's temper. If he goes in today, who knows what kind of trouble he'll cause? Wait a minute, I'll go in and ask."

As they were speaking, they walked inside.

A moment later, he came out with a complicated expression.

"My uncle said that since it's my second sister's big day, you can go in, but you can only eat at the table outside and leave immediately afterward."

He didn't say it aloud, but it was only after Li Xirou's mother begged for a long time that this effect was achieved.

My uncle's idea was to just kick them out.

Lu Ming didn't say anything, he just stood aside, and no one paid any attention to him.

However, he was quite happy and at ease.

"Yes, my second sister is getting engaged, and as her older sister, I have to attend."

Li Xiyue's husband sighed and then stepped aside to let the two of them go inside.

The Li family truly lives up to its reputation as a prominent clan.

There were over a hundred tables in the front yard.

After being led to a place near the courtyard gate, Lu Ming and Li Xirou sat down.

It can be seen that those sitting here are all poor relatives of the Li family.

They waited eagerly for their seats, barely exchanging words with each other, though occasionally they recognized one another.

They were discussing the Li family's banquet, wondering what delicious food would be served.

Li Xirou stared intently upwards.

The Li family members, along with some distinguished guests, were all in the front hall.

Although they were sitting in the midst of a noisy crowd, both Lu Ming and Li Xirou seemed to be completely detached from it all.

The Li family has completely forgotten about their daughter, Li Xirou.

There is no trace of her left here.

A moment later, Li Xirou's eyes reddened.

Looking at Lu Ming beside her, she said softly, "Husband, I'm satisfied to see my second sister happy. Let's leave."

A soft voice rang out.

Lu Ming looked at his wife and said, "One day, I will hold a wedding for you, and we will invite all the important people in the city."

Actually, Lu Ming also felt quite uncomfortable.

His wife married him hastily, without even having a proper wedding.

"Mm!" Li Xirou nodded gently.

Then, she walked out of the Li residence with Lu Ming.

When they arrived at the door, they saw Li Xiyue's husband, who was still greeting guests outside.

However, he did not turn around or greet them; he simply continued to greet the guests with a smile.

Li Xirou turned her head as if to say something, but in the end she pursed her lips and remained silent.

It wasn't until after they got into the carriage.

With a sob in her voice, she said, "My brother-in-law used to be so good to me. I just saw my father, and he saw me too."

Lu Ming did not speak again.

He knew that whatever he said now would only make Li Xirou more heartbroken.

It wasn't until a moment later that the other person's voice rang out again.

"Husband, where are we going?"

“The Baili family!” Lu Ming said calmly.

Li Xirou asked with some surprise, "The Baili family of Fucheng?"

If the Li family was a wealthy family, then the Baili family was a true aristocratic family, the only aristocratic family in Hongdu Prefecture. The two were not even in the same league.

That was back when Li Xirou was the eldest daughter of the Li family.

She had only been brought here once by her father, and she clearly remembered how humble her arrogant father was in front of the Baili family.

"Yes, let's talk some business with them."

As Lu Ming spoke, he had already driven his car to the Baili family's shop. "Lianfeng!"

After securing the carriage, he pulled Li Xirou along.

They walked straight inside.

The storefront here is quite large, covering several acres. It is said that there are many branches like this throughout the Great Yu Dynasty. As soon as Lu Ming entered, he could feel the military aura emanating from within.

Swords, spears, halberds, and all sorts of weapons were available.

"What would you like to buy, sir? Our Lianfeng Ship has the most complete range of weapons; it's the only one of its kind in the entire Hongdu Prefecture."

A waiter greeted him with a smile.

"I'll buy King Kong."

"I don't know how much the guest wants, but our Lianfeng ship's diamonds are of the highest quality, ranking among the best even in the Great Yu Dynasty," the waiter said, his eyes lighting up.

Those who can afford to buy King Kong are all major clients.

"A thousand catties, can you handle that?"

"Please come in, esteemed guest. I'll call the manager right away."

The waiter's eyes lit up as he bowed and led Lu Ming and his companion into a side hall.

After all, a piece of gold weighing over a thousand catties is no small amount; it's worth nearly 100,000 taels of silver.

Moreover, the purpose of buying diamonds is self-evident.

This often indicates that the other party has a powerful backer.

The waiter dared not neglect them, so he brought out two cups of fragrant tea and then left.

A moment later, a plump young man walked in.

Wearing a long golden robe, her round belly bulged out, and her face was also round, carrying a hint of joy.

As soon as he entered, he looked at Lu Ming with a smile and said, "Is this your honored guest who wants to buy Vajra? Greetings, Baili Fei."

Li Xirou's gaze sharpened.

She certainly knew Baili Fei; he was the eldest son of the Baili family and managed the entire Baili family's Lianfeng business.

He was a very famous and important figure in the prefectural city.

"Yes, I'd like to buy a thousand catties to take back. I wonder if you have any in stock?" Lu Ming said calmly, sitting in place.

Baili Fei wasn't annoyed. Instead, he sat down next to him and said, "Of course, there's no problem. Although Vajra is difficult to forge, we have quite a few on our Lianfeng Ship. I wonder when you'll need them?"

He seemed quite friendly.

In fact, given Baili Fei's status, an order of a mere 100,000 taels of silver wouldn't be worth his personal visit.

His attitude today surprised even the staff standing nearby.

"The sooner the better. Can you deliver to my door?"

"Of course, we can deliver anywhere in Hongdu Prefecture. However, there will be an extra thousand taels for shipping. But since you have enough orders, we can waive that fee. Where would you like to send it?"

"Fenglei Town, I'll pay when the goods arrive."

Lu Ming was somewhat unaccustomed to Baili Fei's enthusiasm.

I have no idea what they're up to.

I am now nothing more than a mere centurion.

"Okay, load it up today and set off tomorrow, what do you think, brother?" A smiling voice rang out.

Baili Fei showed no sign of refusing.

Lu Ming nodded. "Alright, in that case, I'll be going now and wait for news in Fenglei Town."

"Brother, why don't you stay for a couple of drinks? I have some top-quality wine here."

Baili stood up with his chubby body and said with a friendly smile.

Lu Ming waved his hand, politely declining, and then walked out of Lianfeng with Li Xiyue.

Baili Fei personally escorted them out, waving goodbye as the carriage drove away.

"Young master, who is this person that deserves your enthusiasm?" The shopkeeper appeared beside Baili Fei at some point, his eyes filled with doubt.

"This is the son-in-law that the Li family won by throwing the embroidered ball. He is now in Fenglei Town. I heard a few days ago that he has become a centurion. Fenglei Town is the hometown of Elder Li. This son-in-law of the Li family has caught Elder Li's eye. We must give him some face. Elder Li should be returning to the capital in a few days."

I'm afraid this will cause quite a stir.

Our family also needs to prepare.

Baili Fei said quietly, "He actually knows everything."

They even knew perfectly well that Lu Ming was the son-in-law of the Li family.

But thinking about it, it makes sense. What could possibly happen in Hongdu Prefecture that could be kept from the Baili family?

The shopkeeper clicked his tongue and said, "Then he's really going to soar to great heights. Everyone knows that Old Li loves to promote his fellow villagers. It seems that this son-in-law whom the Li family didn't want is going to make it big. When Old Li hears this news, he'll regret it to death."

"Hey, what are you thinking? It's their family business, so don't meddle. But if you really want to soar to the top, you have to have the ability yourself. Otherwise, the higher you're helped, the harder you'll fall. Old Li has quite a few enemies."

Baili Fei's eyes were filled with complex emotions.

Then he turned to the shopkeeper and continued, "Load the gold into the cart as soon as possible and have someone deliver it to Fenglei Town."

"Yes!" the shopkeeper replied and then withdrew.

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