Chapter 5

"I don't understand," Ren Jiu interjected rudely while he was rambling, "The beasts in the village are not something you can kill at will." She tapped on the hood on his head, "Take this off, and let's discuss other matters."

That man wore a strange mask and intended to kill Big White and Big Yellow. We couldn't stop him at all, as he held something in his hand that emitted a chaotic blue light and made loud banging noises, shattering many objects!

I came here to discuss this matter with you. Ren Jiu held onto his helmet tightly, his messy hair tousled, and looked at him with bright eyes. "You see, your current goal is to retrieve that egg, right?" Chu Kuang focused intently on what she said, "You trained the people in the stronghold just to have a reason to stay here, making it convenient for you to act, right?"

The first attempt to seduce a man ended in complete failure

Ren Jiu, unable to contain his excitement, slammed the table and exclaimed: "What a great show!"

"Bandit A!" Ren Jiu shouted at the top of his lungs, "Hurry down the mountain and help me buy some tools! I am in a hurry, Jiu Ye!"

"What you mean is that you want to establish a certain contractual relationship with me." Chu Kuang pondered for a moment, "Indeed, having a certain contractual relationship with you would facilitate my activities here. Your proposal is good, but the nature of the relationship is unclear, and both parties cannot confirm each other's rights and obligations. This matter requires further discussion"

"Have you seen clearly? Everyone is doing just fine." Ren Jiu leaned closer to him again, blocking the gazes of all the people behind her. While fiddling with the mask of Chu Kuang, she murmured, "There isn't that much danger. If these beasts could harm people, I would have died a hundred times by now. Considering how scared they are, let's be a bit merciful towards them. Besides... how exactly do you wear this mask?"

The people in the village all protect their own poultry, their gazes filled with vigilance and a hint of fear as they stare at Chu Kuang.

Receiving such a composed and unyielding response left Ren Jiu momentarily stunned. After a brief pause, she nodded and, imitating his tone, proposed to him: "Alright, I have a plan that will benefit you in finding the egg, assist you in your endeavors, and also allow you to repay your kindness. What do you think?"

Ah, is that so? Ren Jiu took two steps back, gesturing behind him, "You see who has been harmed by these poultry."

Chu Kuang was dressed in a garment made of an unknown fabric, wearing a helmet-like mask that covered his entire head. In his hand, he held the black, grim weapon from yesterday, aiming it at a large, fat pig as if preparing to kill it. The pig's owner looked terrified, dragging his pig towards the pen, but the lazy pig moved extremely slowly, seemingly destined for a tragic end. Suddenly, someone grabbed Chu Kuang's raised arm, causing him to frown and instinctively lower his hand, avoiding the person's touch. The pig's owner looked terrified, dragging his pig towards the pen, but the lazy pig moved extremely slowly, seemingly destined for a tragic end. Suddenly, someone grabbed Chu Kuang's raised arm, causing him to frown and instinctively lower his hand, avoiding the person's touch.

Chu Kuang paused for a moment, then nodded: "Alright." With a decision made, Chu Kuang's execution was undoubtedly commendable. He immediately instructed, "Once I change my clothes, you find a secluded place, and we will go there together. Training will commence today. However, are you sure you do not want to enhance the overall offense and defense of your stronghold..."

Chu Kuang suddenly stood up, stroking his chin and nodding to himself: "It is expected that in the future, I will spend at least 72 hours with you, which is not a short time. If we can establish the principles of our interaction early on, it will be beneficial for both parties." He pondered for a moment, "Alright, let's settle on that."

What has been decided! What decision have you made! Hey!

However, the difficulty now lies in how to approach it. On the surface, the other party appears to be as soft as a delicate flower, easily squeezed, but in reality, they are a thorny bramble, making it impossible to find a way to engage.

Ren Jiu has always been accustomed to rejection, so even though Chu Kuang spoke in a tone that offered no possibility of return, Ren Jiu did not feel particularly hurt. Instead, he shamelessly approached and said:

Moreover, it does not disturb the lives of others in the village, which makes it even more convenient for me to approach you. One arrow, five birds! Is there anything better than this!

Chu Kuang looked at the village with a serious expression and said, "The armed forces of your mountain stronghold are too weak, and the records are not clear. During the days I am recuperating, I will take it upon myself to enhance the overall combat capability of your stronghold."

As soon as one steps outside, the village is in complete chaos, with chickens flying and dogs barking. The big yellow and big white ones run fast, having long since hidden away. The free-range chickens and ducks from other households are scattering everywhere, while the villagers are anxiously trying to herd their own chickens and ducks back to their pens. A few large fat pigs are unable to move quickly, only grunting and making noise.

The mask worn by Chu Kuang is transparent, allowing Ren Jiu to clearly see his expression. He furrowed his brows and seemed somewhat impatient as he explained: "Non-human entities carry excessive lethal pathogens, which is too dangerous and should be eradicated. This is the consensus of the alliance. From today onwards, I will enhance your side's overall military capability, and it is common sense for survival not to train in areas with lethal threats. Please step aside and do not hinder the clearing operations."

Ren Jiu watched as Chu Kuang's figure gradually receded into the distance, until he entered the room that Ren Jiu had arranged for him, and then closed the door, blocking Ren Jiu's unwilling gaze

"I have undergone many short-term training sessions, so you can rest assured to entrust this to me." Chu Kuang patted her shoulder, then wiped his hand on his clothes. "Since you are the highest executive here, I hope you can grant me temporary teaching authority to establish our employment relationship. This will not only facilitate my activities here but also help your stronghold enhance its overall military capabilities, achieving a win-win situation."

The distinct scent of living beings in the air made Chu Kuang somewhat uncomfortable. He frowned and instructed Ren Jiu: "Gather the armed personnel in the open area. Today, I will announce to them the contract we have reached, as well as the training they are to complete in the coming days"

Do not be in a hurry to refuse, I understand that you must be very resistant to the idea of marrying into the family suddenly, but everything can be tried at least once. After all, you are still injured, and it is not the right time to go to the government to seize any flying devices. You can consider this time living in the village as an opportunity to try being my husband, living and lying together. The experience may not be particularly enjoyable, but we can discuss other options later.

The next day, Ren Jiu was still dreaming. In her dream, the sounds were noisy, as if she had finally gotten married. Firecrackers were popping loudly, and she was riding a tall horse, dressed in a festive red robe, with a proud expression as she went to marry her husband

When Chu Kuang made contact with their gazes, he was momentarily taken aback, and several fragmented images involuntarily flashed through his mind. Under a light that was a hundred times more piercing, he stood there covered in blood, surrounded by many people at a distance of ten meters. They whispered among themselves, their eyes glinting with cold light, pointing at him... So many people, yet none stood on his side; he was isolated and helpless... So many people, yet none stood on his side; he was isolated and helpless...

Chu Kuang raised his hand and pressed a button at the junction of his clothing and helmet. With a sound of "chi," just as Ren Jiu exerted force, the helmet was pulled off with a "po" sound.

"How dare he go mad!" Ren Jiu sat up straight from the bed. Her long black hair was disheveled, her face glistened with oil, her voice was still hoarse, but her eyes were already bright and clear. She stared at Bandit A, "What happened!"

Of course, in the end, these last two points were kept to himself by Ren Jiu

Chu Kuang rejected: "No, I should also thank you for allowing me to stay here to recuperate. Not to boast, but after my systematic training, your military capabilities can at least be improved by five levels."

Ren Jiu felt powerless and could not speak

It is too easy to let the other party marry oneself, which inevitably leads to a lack of attention from him after marriage. The elders often say that good things come with difficulties. Thus, Ren Jiu solemnly wrote down the two characters "torture". ... Finally, after enduring countless hardships, the two steadfastly looked into each other's tearful eyes on the cliff at sunset, pledging their eternal vows and promising to spend the rest of their lives together ...

Ren Jiu pointed her index finger at herself and said, "As for me, you just need to train me!" She counted on her fingers, "Look, you train me, help me strengthen my body, this is a way to repay kindness. You and I have established some kind of agreement, which is beneficial for your actions. Most importantly, don't you want me to be by your side at all times? When we have developed a tacit understanding through training, it will be much more convenient for you to find the egg!"

Otherwise, let's use some medicine... Er Jiu's eyes brightened, thinking of using a large dose, perhaps one or two cans of something. This plan seemed feasible, and Er Jiu quickly wrote a large character for "medicine" on the paper. However, she then reconsidered; after the matter was done, she must not let the other party realize that she had tricked him. She needed to present herself as fragile and on the brink of death, evoking a sense of guilt in him to stimulate his sense of responsibility. Thus, she picked up her pen again and wrote a large character for "pretend".

"No, no, I will accompany you to change your clothes first!" Ren Jiu brightly said as he reached to pull Chu Kuang's arm, but once again, he was cleanly and beautifully evaded by the other party: "There's no need to accompany me; you should take care of yourself first." After saying this, Chu Kuang returned to the room, slamming the wooden door shut, blocking Ren Jiu's bright gaze.

Ren Jiu curled his lips, pressed the paper down on the inkstone, and then obediently went to sleep

What are you doing

Time is pressing, I must first go and formulate tomorrow's training plan, I will return to my room now

Ren Jiu was almost in tears: "Why is it related to the counterfeit? Aren't we talking about our own matters? Were you even listening to me!"

Ren Jiu wiped the oil off his face, put on his shoes and clothes, and said, "I will go take a look"

The loud shout drew the attention of the big yellow dog outside, which barked twice; after the dog's voice faded away, the deep night became even more silent

Bang! The wooden door was violently slammed open, "Ninth Master! The man you took is going crazy!"

Chu Kuang turned around and stood at attention, looking at her with a serious expression, clearly intrigued by Ren Jiu: "Please, tell me more."

Take your time... take care on your way...

Chu Kuang raised his brows even tighter: "Ignorance is a killer; you will eventually be harmed by these inhuman creatures."

Is this what I should be asking!" Ren Jiu shouted loudly, "Are you trying to overturn my family's stronghold!"

That evening, Ren Jiu sat in her room, biting the broken pen tip, pondering for half the day. She sketched and wrote on paper, but in the end, she crumpled the paper and tossed it aside. Slamming the table, she casually placed her foot on the stool and declared, "It should be a forceful approach!" She arrived at her final conclusion

Uh... it seems like you might have misunderstood something. I was just saying that these days you can do whatever you want with me, there are no rights or obligations involved. No need to discuss it in detail, just go ahead and do it, feel free to do whatever you like!" Ren Jiu was almost reaching out to grab him.