Chapter 1596 - 1491: Lackey

"You little brat! Don’t you dare talk so shamelessly to me!"

Shopkeeper Wang was furious with Wang Fugui, and after scolding him, he crawled over and covered Wang Fugui’s mouth, quickly apologizing to Qin Hao: "Immortal Master, please forgive my foolish nephew’s ignorance! Normally, he’s not this stupid! Today he just lost his mind..."

"Mmm, mmm!" Wang Fugui seemed very upset, glaring at Qin Hao with an extremely fierce expression.

Qin Hao glanced over at the two of them, then smiled and said, "Though your nephew is simple-minded, he does have some exceptional qualities."

It wasn’t mockery nor flattery.

This Wang Fugui looked foolish but had extraordinary courage, and his demeanor proved he was a person without guile.

It seemed this foolish boy attacked him out of impulse, not part of a premeditated plot.

At this thought, Qin Hao chuckled lightly, "You must be Wang Fugui, right?"

Wang Fugui mumbled in protest, while Shopkeeper Wang’s face turned unpleasant.

"Shopkeeper Wang, let him speak," Qin Hao smiled slightly.

"Sigh!" Shopkeeper Wang had no choice but to let go, praying in his heart that his nephew wouldn’t say something inappropriate.

Relieved, Wang Fugui took a breath of fresh air, glaring, "Qin, just because I didn’t kill you doesn’t mean you have the right to call me a fool! A man can die but not be humiliated! If you want to make a move, hurry up!"

At this point, Qin Hao was intrigued.

Having traveled far and wide, no matter what kind of demon, in the face of possible death, most would show fear.

Yet this Wang Fugui wasn’t afraid of dying at all?

Qin Hao didn’t think this guy was acting. He was confident no one’s acting could fool him in this world.

Qin Hao’s eyes flickered, then he suddenly smiled, "Did you attempt to assassinate me just because you want to be the owner of Wanbao Town?"

"Yes!" Wang Fugui admitted frankly, his mouth full of blood.

"And what you said about Beijing being full of immortals, is that true?" Qin Hao asked again.

"Of course! I never boast!" Wang Fugui said proudly, refusing to lower his head even in the face of death.

"What are these immortals like?" Qin Hao’s eyes lit up with curiosity.

"They can summon storms, run faster than the wind, and some can even fly, while the lesser ones can use Spiritual Qi to defend and cut through gold and stone!"

Wang Fugui recounted excitedly, rolling his eyes, "You, Qin, why do you ask such nonsense! If you want to kill me, hurry up..."

With that, Qin Hao slightly raised his finger.

With a "bang," a flame shot out from his fingertip, landing on the nearby wooden table.

Crackle, crackle!

The wooden table burst into flames.

Qin Hao casually waved his hand, extinguishing the fire, and looked at Wang Fugui with a smile; "Is this the kind of Immortal Technique?"

Astonished!

Wang Fugui was completely stunned, his face frozen in disbelief.

He never expected the Immortal Technique he dreamed of would appear just like that.

The other people around were also shocked.

"Oh my God! What did I just see?"

"Controlling fire out of thin air? This is the work of an immortal?"

"No wonder Young Master Qin is so powerful! He’s really an immortal!"

...

As the chatter echoed, Wang Fugui shuddered violently, disbelief written all over his face: "How could you be an immortal... how is it possible!"

"Fool!" Shopkeeper Wang shook his head, filled with disappointment, "I told you, Young Master Qin is of noble stature, an immortal, why wouldn’t you believe me?"

"I..." Wang Fugui was at a loss for words.

What Qin Hao had demonstrated, although not grandiose, was undoubtedly similar to the abilities of the immortals from Beijing.

So it was certain that Qin Hao was one of the immortals.

He had actually tried to assassinate an immortal?

The thought alone made Wang Fugui scared, and also a bit embarrassed.

Then, Qin Hao smiled slightly, "Wang Fugui, does this count as Immortal Technique?"

"It does... how could it not..." Wang Fugui was flustered, unsure of how to face Qin Hao.

Gathering his courage, he gritted his teeth and said, "I know there is a difference in our status, what I did was wrong, so just kill me!"

There is a rule in the common world, immortals must not be insulted.

After what he had done to an immortal, there was only one path left—death.

Though regretful, Wang Fugui was not afraid.

"Why are you so eager for death?" Qin Hao felt exasperated, shaking his head: "Actually, for your uncle’s sake, I’m not unable to spare your life."

"Really?!" Shopkeeper Wang was overjoyed, bowing to Qin Hao, "I humbly ask Young Master Qin to spare my foolish nephew!"

Wang Fugui was utterly surprised, "You’re willing to spare me? Aren’t you angry?"

"What is there to be angry about?" Qin Hao chuckled lightly, "If you were a lion, would you get angry at a rabid rabbit on the roadside?"

This metaphor sounded very apt to everyone.

Wang Fugui’s face flushed suddenly, lowering his head and mumbling silently.

"So, it’s not that I can’t spare you, as long as you tell me about Beijing." With Qin Hao’s words, Wang Fugui nodded without thinking: "Of course! I’m most familiar with that place! I know where the best brothels are, where the prettiest brothel girls are!"

"Spit!" Shopkeeper Wang spat angrily at his nephew, "You fool, Young Master Qin is asking about the layout of Beijing, what nonsense are you talking about!"

"The layout of Beijing? I’m familiar with that too!" Wang Fugui, unrestrained, began to explain.

Hearing this, Qin Hao said, "I see. It seems Beijing is quite a prosperous place."

Having come to this world, Qin Hao certainly didn’t plan to stay only in the Huashan Sect.

From the rumors, this world is bizarre and vast, not necessarily smaller than Earth.

Moreover, before entering the Cyan Cloud Secret Realm, Elder Jin had advised that this world’s mystery and vastness were such that they couldn’t find a way back, and disciples of each family could only rely on their fate to grow once they entered.

Whether they could return to Earth also depended on the disciples themselves finding the way back.

So, Qin Hao felt it necessary to explore the Cyan Cloud Secret Realm thoroughly to see if there was a way back.

Beijing seemed like a good place to go.

"Now that I’ve answered your question, can you spare me?" Wang Fugui asked weakly.

Qin Hao looked at him calmly, "Do you want to learn the Immortal Technique?"

"Can I?" Wang Fugui was stunned, his face full of disbelief.

"As long as I’m willing, why not?" Qin Hao smiled lightly, "Of course, it’s not free. You have to agree to be my lackey."

A lackey? The people around thought this might be going too far. Being a lackey implies abandoning one’s dignity; is learning the Immortal Technique really worth giving up one’s dignity?

In the next moment, there was a "thud" as Wang Fugui kowtowed to Qin Hao: "I am willing to be the Immortal Master’s lackey!"