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Chapter 424 - 424 424 The Struggle Between the Old Masters

424: Chapter 424: The Struggle Between the Old Masters 424: Chapter 424: The Struggle Between the Old Masters After experiencing a kidnapping and then witnessing one, Zhao Guang realized that the world was indeed very dangerous.

Personal strength was absolutely the most effective means of self-protection.

After eating, Zhao Guang directly excused himself from Fang Hang and planned to visit Ji Province.

“Boss, why don’t I go with you?

It’s more convenient with two people.”

“No, I’m worried it would be more of a burden if we encounter trouble.

Besides, I can handle these things on my own.”

Zhao Guang resolutely refused to let Fang Hang accompany him, and Fang Hang had no choice.

After all, the boss was stronger in all aspects, now even more so in combat power.

If they really encountered trouble, he would indeed be a burden.

Although he didn’t believe he would encounter such a situation, the boss had already said so.

“Then Boss, you must remember to visit my home today, my grandfather is waiting.”

Oh, is it today?

Time flies so fast, I had almost forgotten.

“Don’t worry, I’ll bring a gift over.”

Yes, a gift, that was the reason for his trip to Ji Province, to deliver a batch of recently purchased goods into Aleya’s hands.

Lately, because of the concentrated Holy Spring, he was running short, so he had to increase the trade volume.

Although some people knew about this, they were powerless.

After all, trading with Beastmen at the border was something many were doing.

As long as no contraband was being sold, there wouldn’t be any problems.

Besides, there were many items from the Beastmen’s side that Human society needed, such deals were impossible to prohibit.

As a Lord, Zhao Guang had the right to trade with the Beastmen.

And even if he traded contraband, as long as he wasn’t caught, there would be no evidence.

Zhao Guang quickly made the trip and on the way back, sure enough, he was blocked on the road again.

He walked back slowly and, upon his return, Zhao Guang was intercepted by Fang Hang and then brought to his house.

“Mr.

Fang, this is the gift I brought, White Marlin.”

Mr.

Fang looked at the fish in Zhao Guang’s hands, “Just two?” Zhao Guang was startled; what kind of response was that, even insinuating that the gift was too small.

But even if he felt that way, he shouldn’t say it outright.

It’s not like Mr.

Fang had dementia, right?

“You have more in your car, leave them for me, don’t worry, you’ll be well rewarded.

Although I’ve retired, there are some things I can do much more conveniently than Elder Ye, that old codger.”

Anyway, it wasn’t illegal, so retired individuals taking care of normal affairs wasn’t a problem.

Zhao Guang looked at Fang Hang strangely, who just spread his hands indicating that he was helpless.

“Well, I did bring quite a few this time, but it seems a bit wrong to give them all to you.”

No matter how you slice it, my relationship with Elder Ye is quite close.

Living in his home, seeing him every day, it’s only natural to be closer.

On the other hand, I’ve only met the other elders a few times.

Because of the things I’ve brought, Elder Ye really didn’t want these old fellows to take advantage of his hospitality.

“I see, then leave half, don’t worry, I’ll speak to Elder Ye.”

Zhao Guang had no choice; after all, these were all people he respected.

Zhao Guang brought twenty white marlins this time, and Elder Ye forcibly kept ten of them.

Seeing this, Elder Ye almost stood up from his wheelchair himself, he was so excited.

He originally thought even if he kept them all, there wouldn’t be ten, but now there were more.

Well, aside from using them to recover his health, it seemed he could also use them for some other things.

It seemed fine to spend some of the white marlin to pay off the kid’s favor, who asked for it in the first place anyway?

And if he did it well, maybe he could get even more in the future.

Too bad, Elder Ye moved too fast, and now he’s practically become the guy’s grandson-in-law.

If he made his move, no, he didn’t even have any granddaughters of the right age, honestly.

All those bastards, only producing useless boys, turning the house into a mess.

Before he knew it, Mr.

Fang had started to look down on his own sons that he once took pride in.

Zhao Guang was unaware of what Mr.

Fang was thinking, just joined him for a meal, and then left with some gifts.

Although Mr.

Fang wanted to keep him there, Zhao Guang decided to leave anyway after thinking it over.

Otherwise, Elder Ye would definitely come over to kill him personally.

Having these old gentlemen curse in the streets over his affairs didn’t seem like a good thing at all.

As soon as he got back, however, Zhao Guang saw Elder Ye’s glaring and beard-stroking anger.

Next to him, Ye Zhi shrugged at Zhao Guang, indicating there was nothing she could do— it seemed Elder Ye had found out.

How on earth did these old men always have such timely information?

“Elder Ye, I’ve just returned, and I brought back ten white marlins, enough to last a long time,” Zhao Guang said.

The corner of Elder Ye’s mouth twitched, and he then forcefully restrained himself, pretending to be angry, “That old fellow kept quite a few, didn’t he?”

It was indeed about this matter.

Zhao Guang held up a finger, “Half, he originally wanted to keep them all, but I negotiated hard just to keep half.

Otherwise, we would have had none.”

“That old scoundrel, still so shameless, who does that, directly asking for things from the younger generation, and stealing if he doesn’t get what he wants.”

Ten fish, that was ten fish!

With those ten fish, how long could he eat, no, how much could he get done?

Damn, all given to that lame old man.

“No, I must get them back from that old guy,” said Elder Ye determinedly.

“Grandpa, you can’t do it this way, just snatching things; what’s that all about?” Ye Zhi protested.

“Then what do you suggest, now that the old guy is retired and doesn’t do anything, even half a fish is too much for him, let alone ten whole ones.

Can he even eat them all without bursting?” complained Elder Ye.

They already knew how good the fish were; tests had shown that under certain circumstances, white marlin could be more useful than five pigs.

Especially for them, the old folks, the white marlin’s nourishment was mild and contained various special elements.

Even if not used for life support, just for recuperative purposes, it’s more useful than the meat from five pigs.

“What if we do this, we covertly leak this information,” Ye Zhi suggested.

“You mean, let others negotiate with that old guy?” Elder Ye asked, catching on.

“Right, that could also reduce the pressure on our side,” Ye Zhi said, revealing an innocent smile.

Those around them kept their heads down; they dared not get involved in such a conversation, trying not to listen if they could help it.

“Makes sense, saves me from being the only target of those old coots, let him taste this kind of heat too,” Elder Ye agreed.

Indeed, his granddaughter was the most thoughtful.

If only she could be a bit more formidable, Elder Ye thought, casting a glance at Zhao Guang.