Chapter 4: The Wind of Gongsun
Gongsun Bai slowly raised his head, calmly and fearlessly meeting Liu's gaze, and said softly: "Xiao Wei did not know that the plate of venison was Madam's meal; ignorance is no crime. I ask for my mother's forgiveness."
Gongsun Zan did not express his opinion and asked in a deep voice: "Where did this sword come from?"
The current armor system is only at Level 1, and none of the classification systems have exceeded this era in terms of armor levels. In fact, some armor levels are still far behind this era, making it essentially a useless system if not upgraded
Gongsun Bai did not have time to think much and instinctively raised the Broken Sky Sword to meet the challenge
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Clang!
Yang Lu reprimanded, "What does it mean that the ignorant are not punished? A lowly maid can casually tamper with her mistress's meals. Who knows if she might poison the food in the future?"
Gongsun Bai's heart stirred, and with a clang, he dropped the Broken Sky Sword and bowed to the Liu family, saying: "I, the child, have been presumptuous; I ask for my father's and mother's forgiveness."
Moreover, what is even more striking is that this impassioned flattery undoubtedly struck a chord with Gongsun Zan. Although in this era, illegitimate sons were not highly regarded, Gongsun Zan himself was an illegitimate son and naturally would not completely disdain them like others did.
He reopened the system with his mind and carefully examined each classification system
Liu's expression fluctuated between dark and light for a long time before she said: "Bai'er has been rude and should apologize to Second Mother. As for this wretched maid, she is lawless and unruly. Someone, take her out and give her ten strikes with the heavy board!"
Difficult task: Befriend Zhao Yun
Several house servants and bodyguards charged forward once again
Stop! Gongsun Bai leaped up, roaring with a voice full of rage, and walked over with a face full of murderous intent
Gongsun Bai let out a long sigh of relief; he had finally made the right bet this time
Zhao Yun
With a light shout, Gongsun Xu sprang up, drew his sword, and pointed it directly at Gongsun Bai
Level 1 to Level 2: Requires proficiency of 100, system coins 100; Level 2 to Level 3: Requires proficiency of 500, system coins 500; Level 3 to Level 4: Requires proficiency of 1000, system coins 1000
With a sudden response, several fierce-looking servants rushed forward, grabbing the pale-faced Xiao Wei and attempting to drag her outside
A farce has come to an end
Gongsun Zan's eyes sparkled like lightning, exuding an imposing aura, as he looked at Gongsun Bai and shouted: "Will you not cast aside your sword and apologize to your mother?"
Gongsun Bai's eyes were filled with murderous intent. With a resolute heart, he directed his thoughts towards the system and issued the command: "Bring me my sword!"
He sighed and began to take on the task
After reviewing the three tasks, Gongsun Bai's eyes suddenly lit up.
The few bodyguards were intimidated by his imposing presence and unconsciously loosened their grip. Gongsun Bai swiftly pulled the pale-faced Xiao Wei behind him.
What Gongsun Bai did not yet realize was that, at that very moment, Gongsun Zan suddenly saw the shadow of his younger self in him, a shadow that was unruly and indomitable. This was the first time he had encountered such a feeling in his son, a sensation he had not found even in Gongsun Xu, whom he had always held in high regard.
It is evident that this is not the time to indulge in fantasies; we are only fifteen years old, and the places that cannot be depicted must be nurtured until they can be utilized. He took a deep breath to calm himself down
After returning to the room, Xiao Wei was still in a daze, and after a long while, she foolishly asked: "Young Master, has the Master really let us go like this?"
Handsome and beautiful, with a voice like thunder, he is deeply favored and appreciated by Liu, the Prefect of Zhuo County, and indeed it is so
Gongsun Bai coldly gazed at Gongsun Xu and slowly said: "Second brother, it is not that I am unwilling to obey our mother's orders, but Xiaowei has been my only companion since childhood, and I regard her as my own younger sister. I cannot allow her to suffer even the slightest harm"
What is even more frustrating is that the Materials Department can only be upgraded to level 4 when the Weaponry, Armor, Archery, and Machinery Departments have all reached level 3. In total, it requires around 4,000 to 5,000 system coins, truly a long and arduous journey ahead
"Come here, take this wretch down for me!" Liu, seeing her beloved son in distress, trembled with anger and shouted sternly
"Young Master, save me!" Xiao Wei cried out in panic and despair, her face as pale as death.
As soon as the last three words were spoken, Gongsun Bai felt as if he had been granted a great pardon. He hurriedly bowed in farewell to Gongsun Zan and the Liu family, then took the still-dreaming Xiao Wei and fled swiftly, leaving the room full of astonished onlookers.
A precious sword suddenly appeared in his hand, and with a sharp sound, the blade was drawn from its sheath, radiating a chilling light and an imposing sharpness, filling the entire hall with a sense of coldness
The chromium steel sword, truly deserving of the title "King of Metals," indeed cuts through iron like mud
"Impudent, Gongsun Bai, do not be ungrateful!" Liu said sternly, reprimanding.
At this moment, whispers began to circulate within the hall, mostly expressing the belief that Gongsun Bai was unaware of the situation and that offending the lady would surely lead to dire consequences. Meanwhile, the previously dejected Yang Lu could not help but show a triumphant expression.
Having a strength that is only 8 points higher than oneself is not particularly impressive
With the sound of iron falling to the ground, Gongsun Xu, holding a half-broken iron sword in his hand, gazed blankly at Gongsun Bai.
The chilling aura of murderous intent caused several household servants to feel a shiver in their hearts, prompting them to retreat in fear.
Gongsun Zan was always valiant in battle, and when engaging in combat with the Hu people, he was fierce and imposing, fighting as if against his own enemies. He would even continue to fight until late at night, causing the Hu people to tremble at the mere mention of Gongsun Zan's name. Naturally, he took pride in his son being full of vigor and courage.
The ten boards, which can be light or heavy, can be lethal if heavy. In this era, killing a maid in the governor's mansion is truly not a big deal
Gongsun Bai felt a stir in his heart and looked towards the center of the hall
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The sword flew like the wind, darting towards Gongsun Bai's shoulder like a flash of lightning, leaving no room for evasion
He respectfully said: "Father's teachings are indeed correct, the child will take heed."
Gongsun Qing and others received the order and immediately drew their swords, rushing forward in unison to surround Gongsun Bai
Although he is not my biological father, he surpasses my biological father
One would not expect that a martial power of 63, a seemingly mediocre value, could be so formidable
Gongsun Xu could not contain his anger: "You ignorant fool, take a sword from me!"
Gongsun Zan shook his head, lifted his robe, and strode away.
It is evident that the highest priority for upgrade is the materials system, which serves as the foundation for all armor systems
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Gongsun Zan stood tall and slowly surveyed his surroundings, then spoke in a deep voice to Gongsun Bai: "Whether a legitimate son or a illegitimate son, they are all of the Gongsun family's bloodline. Since he is my son, Gongsun Zan, he cannot be a coward; he must be a hero. Dismissed!"
However, Gongsun Bai's own face turned even redder, as he was ultimately just a pure loser. As a man, he could not withstand this stimulation. After lightly patting a couple of times, the area below that cannot be described unexpectedly underwent a change, and he dared not act recklessly again, for fear of losing face.
When one encounters joyful events, the spirit is uplifted. Gongsun Bai pinched her little face and laughed, "What’s the matter? Is Xiao Wei regretting not receiving those few slaps? If not, shall I give you a few?"
Gongsun Zan raised an eyebrow, suddenly standing up as if he did not recognize Gongsun Bai. His eyes, sharp as blades, scrutinized him once more before he slowly sat back down and coldly remarked: "To become a hero, mere courage is not enough; one must also possess true skill, otherwise, one is merely a reckless fool"
The air in the hall instantly became tense, and everyone gaped in astonishment at Gongsun Bai, who held a sharp sword and wore a fierce expression, unable to believe their eyes
Although one has benefited from misfortune, gaining the recognition and appreciation of Gongsun Zan, and simultaneously completely changing the situation of being bullied and beaten, in order to truly change one's fate, it is still necessary to quickly upgrade the armor system
Liu's face turned ashen, and with a cold snort, he remained silent
The one who spoke was none other than Gongsun Zan, who had remained silent all along, the true master here
The crowd immediately retreated without the slightest hesitation
No one saw Gongsun Bai enter with a sword, yet suddenly he had a five-foot-long precious sword in his hand. Even more astonishing was that Gongsun Bai had the audacity to draw his sword in front of Gongsun Zan and the Liu family.
However, the material system is indeed a pitfall, as level 2 bronze and level 3 rough iron are only useful when at least level 4 is reached.
In fact, she originally leaned towards Gongsun Bai, so she sacrificed a pawn to protect the car, using this maid to divert everyone's attention. Naturally, those few servants did not receive her instructions and could not possibly act with brutality. Unexpectedly, Gongsun Bai was so bold and reckless, openly defying her orders, which made her feel a surge of anger.
Fifth brother, you are being too reckless, disregarding even our mother's orders. Allow me, as your elder brother, to discipline you
Step back! A voice echoed through the hall like a thunderous bell
After speaking, he boldly slapped Xiaowei's soft and ample backside, causing her face to flush slightly, yet she did not resist
Liu felt a sense of shame on her face, and with a fierce glare at Yang Lu, she left the hall amidst the crowd of maidservants.
Gongsun Bai raised his head high, looking fearlessly at the formidable warlord who dominated the northern lands, and spoke in a deep voice, word by word: "If one cannot even ensure the safety of those around him, allowing them to be humiliated, how can he be worthy of being the General of Valor who traverses the world and the son of Duke Ji? As a child of his father, one must possess unyielding integrity, standing firm and unbending, without fear of life or death"
Gongsun Zan said lightly: "Since it is your fortune, how could I, as your father, take it away? You may keep this sword for self-defense. Now, let me ask you, why would you offend your mother over a mere servant?"
This requires a proficiency of 1600 and a system currency of 1600, while currently, I only possess 20 system currency and 50 points of proficiency
Gongsun Bai immediately picked up the Broken Sky Sword beside him and presented it with both hands: "This sword was obtained by my child through a fortuitous encounter. Just now, I performed a small trick with it, and today I wish to offer it to my father for self-defense purposes"
Gongsun Xu, Strength 63, Intelligence 56, Politics 66, Leadership 65, Health 89, Loyalty 85 The voice of the system echoed in his mind
Here!
What are you waiting for? Do you not heed my commands?" Liu pointed at the several servants and scolded them sternly
I can't believe I forgot that at this moment Zhao Yun is a member of the White Horse Yicong. This time, I absolutely cannot allow the big-eared thief to poach this唯一猛将 under my father's command.