Chapter 3, The Boy Does Not Kneel

The inspection boy immediately rushed over and delivered a fierce kick to Lin Bo, knocking him to the ground. Just as he was about to step on Lin's head, Lu Xiaoyi stepped forward calmly and stood in front of the boy, saying, "Forget it, he works for me, so please show some respect."

Lin Bo, overwhelmed by the pressure of intelligence, truly wishes to slap himself in the face

"Fairy above, I offer you my respect!" Just now, Lu Xiaoyi, who was unwilling to kneel at all, knelt on one knee.

The young girl turned her head upon hearing the sound, while Lu Xiaoyi remained relatively composed, holding her head high and trying her best to appear dignified. Lin Bo, however, was in a pitiful state, with his eyes wide open and drool trickling from the corner of his mouth

Lu Xiaoyi displayed a look of disdain: "Are you stupid? This is a delivery for the Qianji Gate office. Making such a big fuss, are you asking for trouble? Moreover, those joint components are made of jade wood, and the lubricant is specially formulated by Qianji Gate, extremely expensive.

Just as he was speaking, a graceful young girl wearing a veil appeared. The boy in charge of inspecting the goods bowed respectfully and said, "Miss, what brings you here in person?"

The young inspector had a somewhat displeased expression on his face as he took the token and glanced at it: "Your work does not need to be inspected, just proceed directly, take the path to the west."

Lu Xiaoyi wanted to know what Lin Bo was thinking at this moment, surely wanting to throw this brat into the cesspool to drown him. I am taking such a great risk for you!

The two individuals locked eyes, neither willing to yield. Lin Bo leaned against the wall, equally glaring fiercely at Han Bing, yet was ignored.

The girl's voice was displeased: "Where did this fool come from? What are you looking at?"

In Lu Xiaoyi's eyes, this is a living fairy

Lu Xiaoyi let out a sigh of relief and hurriedly led the cow inside, completely oblivious to the intense gaze in Lin Bo's eyes

Taking advantage of the opportunity to move things, Lu Xiaoyi pulled the mechanism on the belly of the wooden ox, causing subtle changes in the two eyes of the ox

Watching the figure amidst the fluttering rain of blossoms, with garments lifted by the gentle breeze, truly resembles an immortal from a painting

It is still that wooden ox. Lu Xiaoyi merely replaced a few parts of the wooden ox and poured a bit of oil into it. Surprisingly, it moved without the harsh clattering noise; the slight friction sound is negligible compared to before.

A soft voice, tinged with impatience, came from within the courtyard: "Too meddlesome." Accompanied by the sound of the wind breaking as the words were spoken, a hand struck Han Bing, knocking him to the ground, where he knelt in silence.

Lu Xiaoyi stopped and turned back, glaring at the delivery boy, and spoke harshly: "You, surnamed Han, are just a mere outer disciple and not even a proper member of the Qianji Sect. How dare you consider yourself a master? Do you believe I can kill you right now, and when the time comes for accounting, you will only end up as a disabled person missing a leg?"

A slap came towards Lu Xiaoyi, and a soft voice whispered in my ear: "Kneel down!"

The Qianji Gate office set up a table, and the inspector was a young boy of not much age, with an extremely unpleasant expression and a very harsh tone. He scolded a craftsman to the point that the latter bowed his head in silence, feeling utterly ashamed.

"Young Master, why was there such a commotion before?" Lin Bo could not understand and asked the reason.

Lu Xiaoyi stood up, unable to take his eyes off. Wanwan felt a bit shy, having never encountered such a bold mortal. In a mix of embarrassment and anger, she said, "What are you looking at? Put down your things and get lost." Just as the words "I'll gouge out your eyes" were on the tip of her tongue, she changed her mind and turned away.

The girl, stunned by the words she heard, realized that in her entire life, no one had ever spoken to her like that. Although her status was noble when mentioned, within the Thousand Mechanisms Sect, her fellow brothers and sisters avoided her like the plague. After settling in the Artisan Town, others dared not even glance at her, let alone speak. The words spoken by this mortal boy of similar age were more delightful than anything else, bringing an involuntary joy to her heart

"You are so careless in your work, I am not at ease." The girl behind the veil spoke with an incredibly soft voice, as if the sound could lightly lift a small bone by two taels. Looking again at the fingers exposed outside, they were as white as jade, in stark contrast to the rough hands of the women in the artisan town, a difference as great as that between clouds and mud.

Lu Xiaoyi is completely unaware that cutting in line is an uncivilized behavior

Lu Xiaoyi was exposed, with a hand raised above his head, but he merely closed his eyes and stood very straight. After a moment of waiting without seeing the hand come down, the young girl sighed softly and said, "You may bring in the delivery."

On this occasion, Lu Xiaoyi appeared very proper, bowing his head respectfully and saying: "Thank you, Miss Wanwan, for your care"

As he spoke, he took the lead, leaving Wanwan hanging. I initially thought he would stay and say a few more words, but to my surprise, he left so decisively. Usually, I feel quite bored alone, and having someone to talk to is quite enjoyable. I didn't expect it to end so quickly. Watching his figure disappear, I felt a tinge of melancholy in my heart

The craftsmen, upon seeing this young man, were exceedingly respectful and began to serve him directly. Lin Bo, witnessing this, felt quite envious and thought to himself that one day he too would experience such a moment.

Lu Xiaoyi paused, staring blankly at the figure in front of him.

The feelings of a young girl are elusive. The boy before her is of similar age, sweet-tongued, and she, a girl who usually has no friends, instinctively says: "You can get up now, fairies are not to be called out randomly. I am called Wanwan"

The courtyard is filled with plum blossoms, which should not be in bloom during this season. However, the plum trees in this yard are laden with flowers. When the gentle breeze blows, the petals fall like rain, covering the ground. Walking along the stone path while tethered to a cow feels as if one is wandering in a fairyland

"Why didn't you kneel just now? Are you not afraid that I will kill you? If I kill you, I will only face a reprimand or two as punishment"

Lin Bo lay on the ground, also in a daze, thinking to herself that she had saved me

Except for Lu Xiaoyi, everyone knelt down after this sound, and Lin Boxin willingly knelt down

The crowd of delivery personnel hurriedly stepped back, fearing that they might get caught in the flames

Leading the cow westward, Lin Bo climbed up, and the young boy in charge of inspecting the goods, feeling unwilling, caught up and kicked him hard, saying: "Why are you following? Aren't you afraid of dirtying the young lady's courtyard"

"Oh, why would this one kneel?" The young girl was surprised and felt quite pleased with the title of fairy, not caring about the single knee!

The delivery person stood in line for dozens of meters, while Lu Xiaoyi walked in with his hands behind his back, taking a bow-legged stride, as people parted to make way for him.

Miss, the delivery person is him, Lu Xiaoyi, known for having the best craftsmanship in the town of Jiang.

Lin Bo was kicked to the ground, feeling a surge of determination within. I must succeed in the selection process and one day avenge this humiliation.

With your skills, even ten puppets would only manage to pass one, which would be considered a stroke of luck. Others say that your hands and feet are clumsy; in my opinion, your hands and feet are fine, but you lack common sense. This time, I am giving you an opportunity to take the items back and redo them. If you fail again next time, do not take on any more work; it would be better to sell yourself to a widow than to continue doing this.

A girl with a delicate and refined face, strikingly beautiful and unique, appeared.

Although the inspection boy is merely a servant in the Qianji Gate and does not even qualify as an outer disciple, he is not someone an ordinary person like Lu Xiaoyi can provoke. Lu Xiaoyi's behavior attracted the attention of the veiled girl, who, disliking disturbances, impatiently spoke up: "Mind your own business, let him hurry and deliver the goods to my courtyard."

Lu Xiaoyi felt an immense joy in his heart; although he had only glanced at her, he had seen her very clearly. The woman before him was exactly as he had imagined. Her flawless face and her aura devoid of any worldly flavor made it impossible for Lu Xiaoyi to resist his admiration for her. He could not help but want to draw closer to her

Lu Xiaoyi spoke the truth: "It is not that I do not want to kneel, but I fear that if I kneel, I will not be able to see your face clearly"

A young girl in a pure white long dress stands with her back to the road, beneath a plum tree, her veil already removed

After speaking, the young girl turned and left. Observing her silhouette, her upper body remained still while she walked, as if she were gliding.

I am nothing but a hardworking craftsman. If you break him, I will lose my assistant, and I cannot guarantee timely delivery next time. Lu Xiaoyi remained composed and unyielding, but inwardly, he was cursing himself for bringing this fool along.

The beauty of the fairy is such that even a single glance is a desecration; having seen it once, it is unforgettable for a lifetime. Now, even if I were to die, I could do so with a smile in the afterlife.

The young man rolled his eyes and said, "Who do you think you are to deserve my respect? Step aside, or I will take you down first"

In Lu Xiaoyi's gaze, there was a fierce intensity, suggesting a readiness to spill blood at the slightest disagreement.

After much delay, the items were finally moved, yet the young girl still did not turn around, rendering the tactics to buy time futile. Suddenly, the girl turned and said: "If what you produce is good enough, I will naturally send someone to find you to create more components."

Lu Xiaoyi this time harnessed the wooden ox, and all the cargo handling work was done by Lin Bo.