Chapter 2: Escorting the Goods to Chang'an

The third son of the Peng family, Peng Wuju, is known as the Brave Vanguard. His family's swordsmanship is fierce and aggressive, excelling in life-and-death combat techniques. Even those skilled enough to have a chance of defeating him in the martial world would retreat at the sight of him. His ferocity is equivalent to the hard work of others for over ten years.

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"Third Brother, excellent skills!" Peng Wuju exclaimed loudly. Peng Wuyi felt both amused and exasperated, shaking his head repeatedly

Peng Wuwang, feeling embarrassed, cupped his fists in salute to the surrounding guards. Suddenly, he leaped into the air, catching the clothes that were flying towards him one by one. He spread his upper garment in mid-air and draped it over himself, then shook out his trousers and wrapped them around his lower body. With an incredible speed, he moved his hands in a continuous motion, astonishingly beginning to dress while still airborne. By the time he landed, his upper and lower garments, headscarf, cloth socks, and boots were all in place. His attire was neat and tidy, no less impressive than that of Peng Wujue. By the time he landed, his upper and lower garments, headscarf, cloth socks, and boots were all in place. His attire was neat and tidy, no less impressive than that of Peng Wujue

The business of the Peng family escort agency has crossed the Yellow River, reaching all the way to the Yangtze River, truly a source of abundant wealth, with gold flowing in daily.

Peng Di stretched out his arm, and the entire venue fell silent: "Alright, from now on, Wu Wang will be a practicing escort for our Flying Tiger Escort Agency. This time, Peng Wuju has a shipment to deliver to Chang'an, and Wu Wang will accompany him for training. However, today Wu Wang returns, and everyone is happy! This shipment will depart tomorrow!"

Peng Wuxin's handsome face turned red, and after coughing several times, he said: "Therefore, in the future, everyone must dress appropriately both indoors and outdoors, and absolutely must not be disheveled. Furthermore, one should never bathe in the middle of the courtyard, to avoid scaring others."

I tell you, I have already grasped the essence of Luohan Quan quite thoroughly. In the future, I will teach it to you properly. From now on, our Flying Tiger Escort Agency can expand its business beyond the Tang Dynasty, reaching the Western Regions, and become the number one escort agency in the world. Hey, is that really so amusing?

Peng Wuju's face also turned red, and he slapped himself hard, saying: "From now on, I will never look, never look."

Peng Wuwang thought for a moment and said: "Uncle, I believe my culinary skills have reached a standstill. However, I have just learned some excellent martial arts from my master and am ready to showcase my abilities and undergo rigorous training. Over the past three years, I have reflected deeply and realized that I was previously engrossed in trivial skills, oblivious to the purpose of life. A fine young man must venture into the world and achieve something extraordinary that will leave a lasting impact, so as not to waste the effort of living. Therefore, I have made up my mind to become a bodyguard, traveling the world to see just how many heroes and brave men there are. Only by accomplishing something remarkable can I justify the hardships of this life."

Peng Dilaohai was greatly comforted, unable to contain his joy. Peng Wuji laughed and said, "This young man must have found a good master to transform this stubborn stone." Peng Wuxin whispered in his ear, "But he lacks discernment, choosing this stubborn stone as his disciple." The two brothers laughed in unison

Peng Wuju turned his head on the tall horse and saw Peng Wuwang rushing over, filled with immense joy: "Third Brother! Third Brother! Third Brother has returned!" His voice was astonishingly loud, echoing throughout the entire escort agency.

Everyone turned their gaze in the direction of the sound, and they saw Peng Wuxin dressed in scholarly attire, holding a folding fan, hurrying over with a light jog

Do not laugh, my master truly taught me extraordinary skills that can shake the heavens and the earth. I cannot reveal my master's name. However, rest assured, from now on, I, Peng Wuwang, can traverse the world, and I can say that opponents are few and far between.

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Peng Wuwang slapped his forehead and exclaimed, "My goodness! Our family is quite impressive this time!"

Peng Wuwang scratched his head and said, "Uncle, I have already mastered their ancestral skills and family secrets. This time, I am going to open a restaurant, and all the taverns in Qingzhou will be out of business. However, I feel reluctant to go against my esteemed teachers."

Peng Wuwang exited the boundary of Tianmu Mountain, not daring to pause for even half a step, and hurriedly made his way back to his hometown in Qingzhou. Upon arriving in the city of Tai'an, he saw his fourth brother, Peng Wujue, leading a large group of bodyguards and porters, proudly holding the flag of the Feihu Bodyguard Agency, marching grandly towards the entrance of the agency.

Peng Wuju leaped down from his horse and pounced on Peng Wuwang like a ferocious tiger. The two brothers embraced each other tightly, rolling on the ground as if they were two children who had not yet grown up

Peng Wujie, the eldest son of the Peng family, is renowned as a martial arts prodigy, nicknamed "The Overlord Spear." He has gained a formidable reputation in the Tang Dynasty's escort industry through his self-created throat-lock spear technique. Wherever the black tiger escort flag of the Flying Tiger Escort goes, the martial heroes who dominate the Three Mountains and Five Peaks, as well as the chivalrous figures of the Jianghu, must show some respect, and no one dares to provoke him.

"Goodness!" Peng Wuwang exclaimed with great joy, suddenly recalling something, and asked, "Second Brother, may I ask what kind of person Sister-in-law is? What makes you so infatuated with her?"

"Hey, hey, hey, don't laugh! What's so funny! Do you know what the most powerful martial art in the world is? You don't know, right? Ha, it's the Luohan Fist from Shaolin Temple. Hey, hey, wow, what makes you laugh so hard?"

"Ha ha, am I handsome?" Peng Wuju said proudly, "Are you scared now!"

"Oh no, I forgot again!" Peng Wuji slapped his forehead and said, "Second brother, I’m sorry, I’m sorry, it won’t happen again in the future"

"Fang family, how could you not know?" Peng Wuji said with dissatisfaction, "Third brother, you really should know more about the legends of the martial world; this way, you won't offend those you shouldn't offend while escorting goods. You may not know much about Fang Mengqing, but you should certainly be aware of Mr. Fang Baitong from Yishan Tingsong Pavilion, who is known far and wide. Mr. Fang Baitong, with his extensive knowledge and profound scholarship, has written the 'First Record of the World,' providing commentary on the outstanding figures of the martial world, with every word a gem and unique insights. Outstanding figures in the martial world, senior masters, and tyrannical leaders all take pride in having their names included in the 'First Record of the World.' Miss Fang Mengqing is renowned for her intelligence and has earned the title of 'Wisdom Fairy' in the martial world, ranking among the Seven Fairies of the martial realm, her reputation spreading across the seas.

The surrounding spectators had never witnessed such an exquisite performance of acrobatics, and they all began to cheer, with applause resounding continuously

At this moment, Peng Wuwang was already standing inside the Peng family's martial arts hall. The three Peng brothers, along with a group of bodyguards and porters, in addition to servants, the steward, and maids, had truly surrounded him so tightly that not a drop of water could leak through. Peng Wuwang had begun his lengthy discourse, recounting his experiences over the past three years

Although he spoke of strange and extraordinary events that truly happened to him, people not only did not believe him but also burst into laughter from time to time. Initially, Peng Wuji and Peng Wuxin maintained serious expressions, ready to give their third brother a good lecture. However, as time went on, they could not help but laugh as well

In the early hours of the next day, Peng Wuwang was sound asleep when a large hand suddenly reached out, grabbing his topknot. With a swift shake, Peng Wuwang was bewilderingly flung out of the window, landing on the ground like a sack.

Peng Wuwang tossed his head back with pride and said, "Elder brother, Fourth brother, not bad, right?"

Everyone fell silent, for whenever this pair of uncles and nephews discussed this topic, there would always be a commotion, and in the end, it would invariably end in discord.

It turns out that, apart from Peng Di's elderly wife, there are no other female members in the entire Flying Tiger Escort Bureau, except for a maid and a servant girl. Peng Wuji is wholeheartedly devoted to martial arts, with no distractions. Peng Wuxin, confident in his exceptional abilities, disregards women who are not both talented and beautiful, which is why he remains unmarried to this day. Peng Wuwang is innocent and carefree, having a very indifferent view of matters between men and women. Although Peng Wuku is quite mature for his age and has been secretly watching girls bathe since he was ten, he is now eighteen and still has not found a woman willing to marry him

"Beautiful, extremely beautiful. Hehe, hey, hehe!" Peng Wuju seized the opportunity to speak, wearing an expression of complete ecstasy.

Peng Wuji and Peng Wuxin, the two brothers, were practicing as bodyguards in the escort agency when they heard the news of their third brother's return. They could not contain their joy and hurried out to greet him. Although Peng Di still resented this nephew for being so unambitious, neglecting his martial arts training to learn cooking in a hotel in Qingzhou, which was truly embarrassing, he had missed this joy-bringer of the Peng family dearly after three years apart. Unable to sit still any longer, he dashed out from the back courtyard of the escort agency at full speed.

Peng Wuxin said this, letting out a long sigh. He looked around and saw everyone staring in astonishment, which made his face flush again. He continued, "Today, I will personally deliver the betrothal gifts to the Fang family at Tingsong Pavilion in Yishan. Rest assured, I will definitely bring the bride back to meet all of you"

The second son of the Peng family, known as the "Wise Star" Peng Wuxin, holds a prominent position in the escort agency. People respect Peng Wuxin for his astonishing strength and unparalleled martial arts skills. They hold Peng Wuxin in high regard, however, for his astute and decisive nature, possessing wisdom that allows him to see through any treacherous and sinister schemes, which appear to him as mere child's play. Additionally, Peng Wuxin is charming and self-appreciative, with remarkable literary talent and exceptional accomplishments in poetry, making him a sought-after figure among the martial arts community.

"Hi, I almost forgot too," Peng Wuju said, slapping his forehead. "Haha, our escort agency is going to have female members! https://m.hetushu.com.com"

"So fun, so fun!" Peng Wuju exclaimed loudly

"Good ... . ... " The crowd erupted in thunderous applause, and Peng Wuju, excited, picked up the large hat: "Wonderful, wonderful, Third Brother has finally come to his senses"

"Fourth Brother! Fourth Brother!" Peng Wuwang exclaimed with great joy, quickly calling out, "Third Brother, I have returned!"

"Forget it, forget it," Peng Wuxin said as he took out a stack of flying money from his pocket. "Here are twenty taels of golden flying money, which you can cash at the Chang'an Zhenguan Money Exchange. Then, take a stroll around Yongle Fang, where there are some Persian merchants. They have some glass pieces, colored purple-black. When held in front of you, you can see others, but they cannot see you; it is a rare treasure. After purchasing it, find 'Skilled Craftsman' Li Du and have him make you a silver ear holder. Then you can take this glass piece to meet your second sister-in-law!"

The crowd erupted in another round of cheers

"Oh dear, you, you!" Peng Wuxin's face turned red with anger, "Fourth brother, you mustn't keep making such lewd expressions. I can't stand it. A young lady of a respectable family cannot endure your lustful gaze."

"You must not do this in the future, absolutely do not do this!" A clear voice came from afar

I want it too! Peng Wuwang shouted loudly

Peng Wuxin's face immediately displayed an expression of intoxication and bewilderment, and he slowly said: "Your second brother has traveled far and wide, encountering countless beautiful women. When it comes to talent and character, there are indeed many women worthy of admiration. However, a woman like Miss Xiang Mengqing, who is as beautiful as a celestial being and possesses profound wisdom, is someone I never even dared to dream of meeting. Even more unexpected is that Miss Mengqing actually holds me in high regard and praises me greatly. Therefore, I, Peng Wuxin, vow that in this life, I will marry no one but Miss Mengqing. Should I break this vow, may heaven and man alike forsake me"

"Oh my! It hurts, it hurts, it’s killing me!" Peng Wuwang clumsily got up and looked around, unable to help but blush deeply. It turned out that all around him stood the members of the Flying Tiger Escort Agency. The porters, escorts, and leaders had all donned the impressive black uniforms of the Flying Tiger Escort Agency, most of them carrying single knives on their backs and long guns in hand. Peng Wuju was even more striking, sitting astride a chestnut-colored tall horse, with dual knives sheathed on his back, a hero's scarf tied around his head, and wearing high official boots, all complemented by a neat and sharp black warrior outfit.

Pengmen has developed remarkably prosperous over the years since Peng Wuwang's departure.

This shout startled everyone in the escort agency. The bodyguards, porters, assistants, miscellaneous workers, and even the maids and servants all excitedly rushed outside, eager to see what the young master, who had been away for three years, had become.

Peng Wuji also smiled and said, "Look at how happy you are; it's your second brother who is about to propose."

Peng Wuji strode out of Peng Wuwang's bedroom and exclaimed: "Well, you Wuwang, sleeping in on your first day as a bodyguard is simply unacceptable! You should learn from Wuju!" After saying this, he tossed Peng Wuwang's clothes over with a flick of his hand

Peng Wuwang followed with a cheer for a while, and suddenly thought of something, hurriedly saying: "Oh, the Fang family, Fang Mengqing, why does this name sound so familiar?"

"Second Brother!" Peng Wuwang exclaimed with great surprise, looking at Peng Wuxin, "Second Brother, you have finally met a woman who captures your heart! This is truly wonderful"

"I have no money left," Peng Wuxin said, "but once you complete this escort mission, there will be a substantial amount of escort silver. If it is sufficient, you can buy one for yourself."

"Hey, Second Brother, how does the bride look?" Peng Wuwang asked excitedly

Peng Di struggled to squeeze into the crowd, walked up beside Peng Wuwang, and delivered a hard punch to his head, saying: "Stop bragging. Third Brother, have you really mastered the unique skills of the Qingzhou Wine House?"

The chief escort, with a single stroke, has severed ties with the Jianghu for many years. His several children are all admirable individuals, respected by everyone. He no longer needs to toil and travel; instead, he can sit comfortably at home and enjoy the blessings of his descendants.

The crowd erupted in applause, and for a moment, the escort agency was filled with joy, as if it were a festive occasion

The crowd responded with a resounding cheer, and the atmosphere was lively

"What is going on?" Peng Wuwang hurriedly asked Peng Wuju.

At this moment, upon hearing the good news, Peng Wuwang leaped three or four zhang in excitement: "Great! Finally, someone is willing to marry my brother." Before he even landed, he eagerly asked: "Who is getting married?"

"Alright, alright." Peng Di couldn't help but laugh, "This statement is somewhat credible. So, do you want to open a restaurant now, or do you wish to escort goods?"

The crowd erupted in another round of hearty laughter