Chapter 3: Teasing

However, those conversations were quite rewarding for Ye Kong, as they made him aware that in Anguo, or rather in the Cangnan Continent, martial prowess is valued more than literary skills. To make a name for oneself, one must practice martial arts well, just like his father Ye Haoran, in order to eventually join the military and become a respected and dignified person.

I heard that the thug wants to hit him with stones, and he got furious, saying, "What the hell, did I provoke you? Is the fool at fault? Don't you understand the need to protect vulnerable groups?

"Look, this is that fool Ye Kong. Don't be deceived by the fact that he is the son of a general; he is even worse than a servant." A manservant behind him pointed and jabbed at Ye Kong.

"It is not that I want to hit you." The old housekeeper, being quite shrewd, quickly stuffed the stones into the hands of the new housekeeper

"Well, I need to come up with a better excuse for this matter," said Mrs. Er, pondering. "I just called Li Laosi again to ask, and since his wife wasn't there, he told me the truth. The actual situation is that he was trying to extort money, which is why that kid beat him up. If we use this reason to confront him, we won't have a leg to stand on if the general asks us later..."

"Why not? He is just a fool, constantly drooling and grinning foolishly at others"

Ye Kong suddenly jolted awake, got out of bed barefoot, and took my mother's finger into his mouth.

This ugly woman truly does not regard me at all! And that bastard of hers! Blinded by his dog eyes, he even dares to tease my maid!

"Yes, Mother, why get angry with a fool? Have a glass of water." Second Madam's son, Ye Wen, also chimed in.

As Xiao Hong stepped out, Second Madam let out a cold snort, "Whether it is true or false, this is just the opportunity to drive that ugly woman out of the residence. How can someone so ugly still want to live in the Ye residence? It truly disgraces the Ye family!"

Chen Jiuniang was at a loss for words, as she had little knowledge to draw upon. Spending most of her time in the general's residence on embroidery and mending left her with little opportunity to learn about such gossip. She was not well-informed about news from Anguo, and even less so about events abroad.

"Who wants to hit me?" Ye Kong picked up a flower pot from the roadside and turned to walk over.

This sudden sound startled Chen Jiuniang, who was about to speak. Her hand trembled, and the embroidery needle pricked her finger, causing a drop of bright red blood to ooze out

Upon waking up in the morning, Ye Kong began to ponder while lying in bed. The most important thing now is to survive. This is a world that reveres both martial prowess and knowledge. To establish oneself in this world, one must possess formidable strength; only with strength can one stand out, otherwise, one will be subject to bullying.

The old servant knew he was about to be exposed, and without waiting for his comrade to finish speaking, he turned and ran. As soon as he ran, the new servant followed suit.

"Indeed, he is no longer foolish," Li Laosi lamented while holding his forehead. "Madam, you must take responsibility for me. I went to stop them from making noise in the middle of the night, and I ended up like this. This young man is truly lawless!"

"Madam, I am here." Xiaohong is her chief maid, only fifteen years old, yet already possesses a graceful and charming figure. More importantly, she is clever and resourceful, and very capable in her duties.

Mrs. Er's eyes lit up, "Go ahead and tell me."

Fool, just wait to be driven out of the Ye residence! She thought resentfully, bowing her head to the second madam, "Thank you, Second Madam"

Therefore, making oneself stronger is the only way out

The restroom is not far away; I visited it once last night

Hey! This little maid actually doesn't dodge! Ye Kong was even more displeased; in the past, when he was on Hanzheng Street, those passersby would not dare to provoke him with just a glare, and would lower their heads to walk past.

"Did you hear what Old Fourth Li just said? What do you think?" asked the Second Madam.

How can one become stronger

Using ginseng tea to calm her temper, the second lady felt much more at ease and said lightly, "Since this young man can tease the maid, it seems this fool is indeed no longer foolish."

No, I do not have it; it is he who...

I then heard Ye Kong behind me, grinning and calling out, "Beautiful sister, don't rush to leave. How old are you? Do you have a suitor? How many admirers do you have? With spring in full bloom and everything coming back to life, why don't we discuss the important matters of life together..."

Although both are women of Ye Haoran, the differences between them are as vast as heaven and earth. This is a room belonging to a woman who is adorned with exquisite decorations and luxurious furnishings, far superior to Chen Jiuniang's room in the corner of the front yard by countless times

Standing to the side, Ye Wen felt quite displeased; I haven't even had the chance to tease the maidservants in our room, yet you, fool, have been teased instead

The servant did not quite believe that the fool would get better; he usually just smiled foolishly at people, and when others threw stones at him, he didn't even know to dodge. It was likely that Li Laosi wanted to extort Chen Jiuniang but failed, and in the process, he accidentally injured himself, which is why he came to take advantage of the situation. This little Hong, however, is a clever girl; she can analyze the situation with just a glance.

Being treated as a fool, Ye Kong was extremely displeased and thought to himself, since I am already seen as mad, I might as well embrace madness to the fullest

However, she has not seen it with her own eyes, but according to the legends told by everyone, immortals do exist. As for how many there are and where they are, that is beyond her knowledge.

The young masters in the mansion even composed a catchy rhyme: "Ye Kong, Ye Kong, empty-headed." The old steward, seemingly worried that the newcomers might not believe him, added, "Don't doubt it; last time they even threw stones at him. If you don't believe me, I'll throw some at you!"

It must be said, it is quite effective; those servants scatter like birds and beasts upon seeing him approach

Going to the restroom during the day is not as quiet as at night. Along the way, I also saw quite a few passing servants. Regardless of whether Ye Kong knew them or not, he rolled his eyes at all of them. For those who lacked awareness, he directly picked up a flower pot by the roadside to intimidate them.

Ye Wen laughed and said, "That child also has a way to beat him! He can beat him to the point of being speechless, and it doesn't matter even in front of his father."

To smile at others is foolish. To hit someone is also foolish. One is a literary madman, the other a martial madman; regardless of the circumstances, they are both madmen

"Stop looking, what is there to see? We just spent half the day looking at it," Ye Kong said irritably.

"Did a fool hit you?" Second Madam chuckled and pointed at Li Laosi, who was kneeling on the ground, scolding, "You are really pathetic. What is there to discuss with a fool? He hits you, you should hit him back. Why come to me to complain?"

"The fool is not foolish; he can still hit people." After pondering for a moment, the second madam called out in a low voice, "Xiao Hong"

However, she is not a person without intellect. Chen Jiuniang has always been honest and straightforward, and she does not dare to engage in any outrageous behavior, which she is very well aware of

Ye Kong suddenly glared, striding towards the young maid. Perhaps his rogue aura was simply too overpowering; the young maid, realizing the danger, hurriedly fled in fear

I will only express my opinion on this matter; you may return for now. Oh, go to the cabinet and fetch two taels of silver for treating the injury, " said Mrs. Er after some thought.

Her son is her only hope, and she has just seen a glimmer of hope; she cannot afford for anything else to go wrong

However, there are those who are unafraid. Just then, a beautiful maid walked over, and when she secretly glanced up, she found Ye Kong staring at her. The moment their eyes met.

Old Li's wife was delighted to hear about the silver, but it was merely obtained at the cost of a man's blood

While Chen Jiuniang sat busy with her embroidery, her eyes remained fixed on her son without blinking

He pondered what other abilities he possessed, but after much contemplation, he suddenly realized that he had no skills at all. He could neither make soap nor manufacture firearms. In terms of literature, he could not recall two poems, and in terms of martial arts, his meager skills were no match for Ye Haoran's single slap.

On Earth, Ye Kong is a notorious thug whom everyone avoids. Although he has often resorted to violence and has used bricks to strike others, he is merely a brash fighter and has never truly learned martial arts. When he encounters a skilled opponent, he is utterly outmatched.

At that moment, Chen Jiuniang wanted to call her son, but unexpectedly, Ye Kong suddenly straightened his body, sat up, and exclaimed, "Learning, only learning, learning and hard practice can make one stronger"

Damn it, it's really not easy to take off the fool's hat. Ye Kong smiled wryly, shook his head, and walked towards the toilet

"Mother doesn't look, mother doesn't look." Chen Jiuniang was very happy, yet spoke with a nasal tone, but still kept her eyes on her son

Old Li certainly would not be foolish enough to mention the matter of asking Chen Jiuniang for money. On the contrary, in order to provoke the Second Madam's anger, he further remarked, "That ugly woman watched her son commit violence without intervening. She clearly knows that I, as an old servant, belong to the Second Madam. This is a blatant disrespect towards you, Second Madam. They don't even consider the owner when beating a dog; this is a disgrace to you."

The second wife, who was currently hurling insults, was dressed in extravagant silks and satins, exuding an air of a wealthy lady. At this moment, she was pounding the table and shouting in anger

"Thank you, Mrs. Xie." Li Laosi also bowed his head and followed his wife out the door

Mrs. Er was quite sensitive about her reputation, and upon hearing these words, she immediately felt a surge of anger

Ye Wennian, at the age of sixteen, is robust and strong. However, do not mistake him for a mere brute; in fact, he is quite cunning. Of course, he has practiced martial arts under the guidance of renowned masters since childhood, and he has made some achievements in the Southern Cang Long-Arm Fist, making him a standout among the descendants of the Ye family

Although his father is a general, he seems unreliable. Moreover, Ye Kong is neither willing to entrust his fate to others nor to rely on others for his survival

He realized for the first time that he was so useless, almost no different from an idiot

At this moment, Ye and Tushu are lying on Chen Jiuniang's bed in a daze. They were a bit tired last night and unexpectedly fell asleep while chatting with their inexpensive mother

Ye Kong further inquired about the population of the Cangnan Continent, what lies beyond the Cangnan Continent, and whether there are indeed immortals.

Why bother reasoning with a fool? In my opinion, just go and give him a good beating to make him quiet! Ye Wen crossed his arms and snorted again, "It's not like I haven't beaten him before."

Ye Kong is an orphan on Earth, having never experienced a mother's love since childhood. The thought of his mother's gaze makes his nose feel sour, which is a very unpleasant sensation

She is somewhat worried that her son might recover overnight, only to have the symptoms reappear the next day

The old man Ding was taken aback; how could this fool speak normally? However, he had no time to ponder this further, as the small stone in his hand was not even in the same weight class as the other person's flower pot

Ye Wencou leaned close to the second madam's ear and whispered, causing her to beam with joy and nod repeatedly

Oh dear, Chen Jiuniang exclaimed softly

"No, Madam Er," Li Laosi quickly explained, "that kid is no longer foolish; he speaks fluently now and is quite decisive when it comes to fighting. He strikes without hesitation, completely unlike the previous idiot who used to smile foolishly. According to his mother, he suddenly improved after waking up from a deep sleep."

"No way." Second Madam, hearing that Ye Kong's mind was functioning well, was still somewhat incredulous and asked, "How can it be that after being foolish for over ten years, everything is suddenly fine?"

"Kong'er has grown up and become more sensible." Chen Jiuniang smiled, her eyes glistening with moisture as she looked at Ye Kong.

... ...

However, regarding immortals, she has indeed heard others mention that someone claimed to have seen an immortal flying with a sword over the city of Nandu.

Indeed. The second Mrs. clearly trusted Xiaohong's analysis more, but she also felt that Li Laosi would not dare to deceive her. Therefore, she instructed, "You go to that ugly woman's yard and see for yourself whether that fool has recovered."

Madam Er, you must take charge for my fourth son! Just look at what has happened to his face! That fool is too vicious! The next day, at dawn, Li Laosi, led by his wife, came to Madam Er's room to lament the "brutal" actions of Ye Kong.

Yet even so, some people still feel it is not enough and insist on driving Chen Jiuniang out of that dilapidated courtyard, not even wanting to provide her with a place to settle down

"Mother, it's all right now." He said as he withdrew his finger, the blood no longer oozing out.

The habits of a rogue are difficult to change, and Ye Kong swaggered out, swaying left and right. He encountered several servants and maids, all of whom stole glances at him with a peculiar expression.

Scoundrel! Fool!

"Yes, not at all foolish, and speaks fluently," Xiao Hong nodded.

"Are you going to hit me?" Ye Kong held a flower pot in one hand, while the other hand poked the housekeeper's chest.

Oh. The newly appointed servant nodded as he watched Ye Kong's back.

I need to use the restroom. Ye Kong also slipped out the door using the earth escape technique

Regarding such matters, Ye Kong originally did not want to pay attention, and simply pretended not to hear.

Madam Er, please calm down; it is not worth getting upset over such a person as it can harm your health. Xiao Hong's favor with Madam Er is not solely due to her beauty.

It seems her concerns are quite valid. As soon as her son woke up, he stared at the top of the mosquito net, gazing for over half an hour without blinking. His gaze gradually became unfocused. Could it be that he has become foolish again?

From a distance, the panicked shouts of two families could be heard, "The fool has hit someone, the fool has hit someone!"

Another seemingly new servant who had just entered quietly asked, "I don't think he looks like a fool, does he?"

Yes. Little Red received the instruction and stepped out gracefully.

Moreover, even now, I still do not believe it. How could that fool say that it was fine just like that

"Damn it, so cowardly, yet you still want to throw stones at me?" Ye Kong snorted and threw the flowerpot back.

So it's you! Ye Kong glared arrogantly, exuding a strong air of a rogue, and poked his finger into the new servant's chest again

Madam Er shook her head, "You must not be reckless. According to what Li Laosi said, this fool is not only not foolish, but also quite shrewd and cunning. His words are watertight, so do not let him find a loophole, which could lead to a lot of trouble."

"Hmm." The second Mrs. Er took the ginseng tea that Ye Wen handed over and took a sip

From a window adorned with dragon and phoenix motifs in the back courtyard of the general's residence, the angry voice of a woman could be heard

Mother, this time we must teach that fool a good lesson. Regardless of whether he is foolish or not, he must suffer a bit!

The beautiful maid, who had been frightened away by Ye Kong, was now standing in front of her. This maid was Xiao Hong, who had been sent by the Second Madam to gather information. The reason she dared to meet Ye Kong's gaze was that she had the Second Madam as her backing.

The reason is simply that Chen Jiuniang is relatively unattractive, which makes her presence uncomfortable to others