Chapter 312: First, Kidnap Lin Nuo

Chapter 312: First, Kidnap Lin Nuo

Suddenly, one individual appeared and interrupted Lin Nuo’s deal with the Meat Shop Owner.

Actually, it wasn’t a deal; it was more like putting an end to his freeloading.

If this were the 21st century, the author and content creator would probably be shouting in praise of righteousness.

Lin Nuo took a quick glance at the man who had just arrived. Judging by his attire, he was an outsider, and perhaps just a tad familiar.

Why familiar, you ask? Mainly because he had encountered similar people too many times, many of whom had been cut down by him in an instant upon their introduction.

A hero need not boast of past glories; that was all from his previous life.

Yet, this man uttered a phrase: “This is not something you should be doing.”

Good heavens, was he implying that Lin Nuo shouldn’t be freeloading?

Freeloading based on skill? Who do you think you are, stepping in with your nonsense?

The Meat Shop Owner was just as clueless about who this man was and what he meant. To him, it sounded like he was saying he shouldn’t deliberately give so much meat to Lin Nuo.

The owner chuckled, “Sir, I willingly gave this to Hero Lin; there’s no ‘should’ or ‘shouldn’t’ involved. Miss Qin has helped me greatly, and since Hero Lin is her husband, giving them a bit of meat is just a token of my gratitude.”

“It seems you still don’t understand what I mean.”

The man replied coldly, just about to explain his intentions when Lin Nuo interrupted.

“Bro, could you step aside a bit? I’m here to take the meat.”

“With your identity, you should be doing great things, not selling livestock meat here,” the man continued coldly, completely disregarding Lin Nuo, as if ignoring his very presence, and stubbornly blocking the way.

Sun Feng had said that if someone wasn’t on the list, there was no need to pay them any mind, and the Dongwei people were always self-assured, arrogant, and dismissive.

Clearly, Lin Nuo wasn’t on the list, and from his aura, he appeared to be a weakling, so the man naturally didn’t take him seriously.

“You’re blocking my way, brother. Don’t you know you’re a bit on the heavier side?” Lin Nuo retorted angrily, wondering why this person appeared out of nowhere while he was happily freeloading on meat, spouting such random nonsense.

The key point was, if you want to talk nonsense, fine. But what’s with coming up and squeezing in, acting like you’re above everyone else while rambling on?

Is this the new queuing tactic? As long as I’m not embarrassed, the embarrassment falls on others. As long as I’m shameless enough, they can’t do a thing to me.

Good grief, I’ve learned something; this guy’s face is thicker than a wall!

And, hey, he’s a meat seller, not a seller of meat, so what’s wrong with that? Labor is honorable!

“This customer, I truly don’t understand what you’re saying… I’m merely a butcher with no other skills, raising some livestock at home, so I can only make a living selling raw meat…” the owner replied awkwardly with a smile.

“I have something to discuss with you. With your strength, you should be putting it to good use. I come from the Dong Wei organization and sincerely invite you to join us.”

“Sir, I really don’t know what you’re talking about. What’s Dong Wei…?”

The Meat Shop Owner feigned confusion, continuing to smile awkwardly.

Then someone interrupted their conversation:

“Dong Wei is a special organization established by the royal family of the Puhan Empire a few years ago to carry out all sorts of special tasks. It’s filled with talent and hidden dragons and crouching tigers, now growing powerful and well-known throughout the Puhan Empire. I personally have high hopes for it.”

Lin Nuo, standing behind, directly explained Dong Wei, showering praises about the organization.

However, just as he finished, he changed his tone,

“But they do tend to waste coffins, so I suggest picking a nice burial site before you join, as you can just bury it directly if you kick the bucket.”

“…”

At this point, the Dong Wei soldier’s attention was caught by Lin Nuo and was about to turn around when Lin Nuo quickly squeezed in, taking the meat that the owner had given him.

“If it’s someone from Dong Wei, then that makes sense after all…”

Lin Nuo began, not finishing his thought. He wanted to say that it was understandable for Dong Wei people to act high and mighty, and he wasn’t going to quibble with such lowly characters.

He thought better of it and decided not to waste his breath on them.

Overall, the Dong Wei organization was indeed strong, able to contend with the royal family of the Puhan Empire, and perhaps even stronger. However, they were overly arrogant, thinking they could replace the Luo family and causing trouble everywhere, ultimately getting beaten down by the Refining Demon Sect and Helong Hall, after which their power diminished.

But even a rotting ship has three nails in it; their strong might still linger, and the royal family still held some respect for them.

Lin Nuo left with the meat, leaving behind a stylish figure of the King of Freeloader.

As for the Dong Wei man, he didn’t bother treating the small-town citizen like a lowly being. While reflecting internally, he found this small-town citizen’s words worth considering.

Dong Wei truly had hidden talents, but given the current chaotic states of the world, many were injured and dying, thus the need to recruit people.

The Dong Wei person turned his attention back to the Meat Shop Owner, continuing to share tales of his origins, effusively praising Dong Wei and claiming townsfolk had already joined the organization, urging the owner to become a part of it.

Yet, in the end, the owner still declined.

He wasn’t playing dumb, stating his purpose outright:

“Sorry, sir, I have long laid down my axe, weary of a life filled with slaughter. Life here is just fine, and the Qin family manages this area well for us. I just want to live a stable life and cannot take you up on your kindness.”

The owner bowed repeatedly, expressing his gratitude for being regarded and his regret for not joining Dong Wei.

The Dong Wei man continued to persuade him, even offering treasures and substantial wealth, but the owner still politely refused:

“It’s not about money or power, mainly I desire stability and do not wish to leave here. I beg you to return.”

“You hold the Qin family in high regard, don’t you?”

“Indeed, they treat us well, so they deserve our respect.”

“That person just now, he must have a connection with the Qin family, right?”

“Yes, he is the husband of the Qin family’s prized daughter, Qin Shili! A fine young man; Miss Qin even said he caught a lot of fish and gifted me some (in reality, Qin Shili took it to give to others, emphasizing Lin Nuo’s good character, which Lin Nuo was unaware of).” The owner smiled kindly.

“Alright, I got it.”

The Dong Wei man ceased further persuasion. In truth, he had already anticipated this outcome. Since soft tactics were failing, it was time for more forceful measures.

To make these talented individuals leave this place, they would need to disturb the peace of the town.

He thought of an even better plan.

Noting that the young man from earlier didn’t seem particularly strong, given the owner’s admiration for him, he could be well-utilized.

If he could hold onto him, it might threaten those skilled individuals and force them to leave this town for Dong Wei; if they still refused to leave, then they would have no choice but to destroy the town and eliminate them.

The Dong Wei man left in search of Lin Nuo’s whereabouts, ultimately discovering him in a wide grassy area.

He had bought some seasonings and was preparing to roast meat with stones and sticks when, unexpectedly, a hidden weapon whizzed in from the side.

“Darn it.”

Lin Nuo deflected the hidden weapon with a stone and looked over in the direction it came from.

He understood what was happening.

“This is the Dong Wei’s caliber? Say a couple of words about you, and you come looking for trouble?”