Chapter 4: You Are Ill

What are your plans for the future?" Zhang Lei asked

Taking advantage of the fact that the few thugs had their attention focused on William, Zhang Lei quickly rushed in front of Liu Xiang. With a scream from Liu Xiang, blood flowed from his nostrils, and the cartilage in his nose seemed to have shattered. Zhang Lei stood before him, coldly gazing at him, his tattered cloth shoes, worn to the point of exposing his toes, pressed against Liu Xiang's chest. He said to Caesar: "In our blood, there are two attributes that have always been suppressed: bloodlust and compassion. When these two attributes erupt together, the bloodlust ignited by compassion, the energy released, will make the entire world tremble."

Zhang Lei chuckled foolishly and said, "Alright, alright, you can go back first."

Zhang Lei continuously looked around and replied, "This is a nice place; I plan to build a house here"

The boatman was an elderly man in his fifties, thin and bony. Upon seeing this peculiar combination of one local and two foreigners, he couldn't help but feel curious and asked, "Where are you gentlemen headed?"

Bang ... ...

After the geisha left the tavern, Zhang Lei, in the presence of the hotel manager and the waiter, finally released Liu Xiang. As she was leaving, Liu Xiang said fiercely, "You poor beggar, wait for me. This grudge will not go unavenged."

Just as he was about to return to the house, a knock was heard at the door. Zhang Lei said, "That's strange. We just passed by here last night. Who could possibly be knocking at the door in this unfamiliar place?" He then thought, I hope it's not that gang coming here to take revenge with their underlings.

Looking at the house before him, which had only three remaining walls, no roof, and broken windows and rotten wood everywhere, Zhang suddenly felt a vague sense of having been deceived by someone

"I wouldn't dare, I wouldn't dare. How could an old man like me have such courage? I am left with no choice. This piece of land..." The boatman began to lament to Zhang Lei about the various distressing situations that had driven him to the brink of mental collapse due to this dilapidated house.

Ah ... ...

In response to Zhang Lei's sudden wealth, both Caesar and William wisely chose to ignore it. Currently, in the Ming Empire, it is still preferable to have a local person like Zhang Lei around—especially when this local individual provides food, clothing, and shelter free of charge.

The sound of knocking at the door was neither hurried nor slow. Zhang Lei, feeling helpless, walked over to open the door. Upon seeing the person knocking outside, he exclaimed in surprise, "How is it you?"

Zhang Lei released William's hand and pointed at Liu Xiang, saying, "Alright, then you go ahead and do it."

Liu Xiang naturally detested these individuals who had ruined his plans. He waved his hand and said, "Take them away and beat them to death. How dare they disrupt my affairs..."

Hearing this, Zhang Lei naturally felt a surge of joy, for this was what one might call finding something effortlessly after a long and fruitless search. He agreed, and the boatman led them onward. They arrived at a small dock where travelers could disembark, connected to a main road that offered a view of the market at the other end. The boatman secured his small boat and said, "Sir, this is the long-time residence of the old man. Due to his advanced age, his son has taken him to live with him, and not wanting to leave this place vacant, I happened to meet you today, which can be considered fate, so I will sell it to you."

Zhang Lei indeed has a strong sense of first experiences, and being someone who claims to only want to engage with virgins, he naturally would not have any thoughts about that geisha from the book. Although these individuals always proclaim that they sell their art and not their bodies, who can truly know if they themselves have enjoyed the pleasures under others while still wanting to erect a chastity arch at their doorstep

"Come on, if you want it, I'll let you have it; I have no interest anyway," Zhang Lei said with a shrug, indifferent.

Zhang Lei felt a wave of frustration. Why is it that these foreigners want to see the Emperor at such a time? He said, "Is it so easy to meet the Emperor? What do you two have to present to him? Offer treasures? Do you even have any treasures?"

William continued to speak passionately: "In the face of evil, justice is always powerful. The Almighty will guide us to eliminate all sins and ignorance, allowing the world to regain light and rebirth. Each of us must embody the spirit of punishing evil and promoting good, bravely upholding justice in the face of evil"

Pinghai Town, due to its proximity to the sea and its status as a natural harbor, has developed extensive waterway transportation over a long period. Zhang Lei and his companions stood at the dock for a while, hired a small boat, and prepared to look for a suitable place to stay

Zhang Lei shrugged his shoulders and said, "In the face of absolute power, any courage and pursuit of justice are mere paper tigers"

William exclaimed excitedly: "You are the ones who are sick, all of you are sick. You take the abnormal as normal, and thus what is normal becomes abnormal in your eyes. The people I dislike the most are not those who are incapable of doing anything, but those who, when faced with any task, are unwilling to do it or unable to do it, yet do not allow others to do it either"

After listening to the boatman's report, Zhang Lei waved his hand and said, "Alright, you don't need to tell me. I need to move in immediately. If you give me something like this https://m.hetushucomcom, what difference does it make from building a house myself? I'm not a good person; I never give charity. That's it. You should see who is interested in your location and sell it for a good price. I'm not interested anymore."

Before Caesar could finish his words, Zhang Lei interrupted, saying: "Enough, enough, you are just talking in front of me. If you truly intend to enter the palace, how can you expect anyone to believe you without bringing tangible products made from your technology? Moreover, you are currently penniless, and the journey north is long; how do you plan to go? It would be better for you to stay here and work with me. I can support you in turning your technology into products, and when the time comes, you can present your products to our emperor, which will be much easier."

Zhang Lei touched the tip of his nose and said, "That is not important. The question is, can you live in this house? Oh no, can you even call this a house? Are you kidding me?"

We have the technology, we can make it

The boatman, noticing that Zhang Lei was silent, asked, "What’s the matter? Are you not satisfied with this accommodation, sir? Just take a look; both land and water routes are available, and various businesses are right at the doorstep. With such a prime location, who else besides me has another place like this?"

With the essentials taken care of, the three men finally breathed a sigh of relief and enjoyed a good night's sleep. The next morning, they woke up feeling refreshed. After finishing their morning routines and looking at the empty courtyard, Zhang Lei remarked, "With just the three of us men here, it is quite inconvenient in many ways. Therefore, a true home should ultimately have women in it."

During the time they were speaking, several thugs had already gathered outside. Zhang Lei, feeling frustrated, said to William: "Has your master taught you how to take down five people by yourself? And *illustration* *book*"

The boatman glanced at Zhang Lei's attire, noting that he was dressed in a brand new and bright robe, made from fine Shu brocade. He concluded that these three must belong to some prominent family out for leisure. Observing the blond-haired, blue-eyed individual carrying a book basket, he assumed that this young man was the attendant of the gentleman. With a quick change of thought, he immediately said warmly: "Sir, you have truly made the right choice by taking my boat today. I have a prime property under my name; would you like to take a look?"

The matter was resolved, and Zhang Lei and the others returned to their private room, indulging in a feast of untouched dishes. After the meal, the three of them went to purchase a few new outfits, dressing up a bit, and they looked somewhat presentable.

Zhang Lei and Caesar also rushed over. Zhang Lei quickly grabbed William, who was about to charge forward, and said: "He is just a madman. Please continue, sir. Today's meal is on me. You, a person of high status, should not hold a grudge against a lowly one. Just treat him like a fart and let it go."

"You are ill," Zhang Lei said

The geisha stood up, adjusted her attire, and bowed deeply before Zhang Lei, softly saying: "Xiao Lian is grateful for your great kindness, Young Master. If there is ever a place where I can assist you in the future, I will certainly do my utmost."

"Let her go." Liu Xiang hesitated, and Zhang Lei applied a bit more force, causing him to grimace in pain, naturally deterring any further inappropriate thoughts.

Before he finished speaking, a figure suddenly appeared in front of him, and the shadow of a fist instantly enlarged before his eyes

Meanwhile, several henchmen have drawn their weapons and positioned themselves in front of William

"Who are you?" Relying on his status as the boss of this territory, Liu Xiang suppressed the fear within him, straightened his neck, and said to William

The reason for renting instead of buying is that he suddenly remembered that he should return to Xujiaying in Chaohu. Although he could not understand why he was at sea, he felt that he should go back. Otherwise, if his family deemed him dead, he would become an undocumented person, making it difficult to handle any matters.

Caesar said: "We shall go to Beijing, we shall meet the Emperor"

Zhang Lei shrugged his shoulders and nonchalantly said, "Whatever, I can't see anywhere that resembles a gentleman in you."

"I think that girl today is very suitable for you, so beautiful." Zhang Lei's self-talk was overheard by William, who couldn't help but tease.

Zhang Lei said, "Let's find a place to settle down first." He is planning to find a place to get an apartment; here is a ready-made harbor, and when the time comes...

William nodded in a seemingly understanding manner. Zhang Lei twisted Liu Xiang's hands behind her back and said, "Tell your subordinates to release this young girl."

That is also true. Caesar thought for a moment; what Zhang Lei said indeed made sense, so he no longer insisted.

William shook off Zhang Lei's hand and said angrily: "How can you be like this? The Almighty Lord says that we should bravely resist all evil"

Liu Xiang had just touched the well-developed breasts of the geisha when he saw the closed door being forcefully burst open. A blond, blue-eyed man appeared before him, blocking out the sunlight from outside. He glanced around; his subordinates had all been sent out to lay in ambush, leaving him alone and isolated.

Originally, he thought the matter could be resolved smoothly, but he did not expect such a situation to arise. Zhang Lei felt somewhat disheartened, and his good mood quickly dissipated. However, the issue of accommodation still needed to be addressed. Ultimately, he found a place he liked and rented a siheyuan, settling in temporarily.