Chapter 395: Chapter 395: He Misunderstood
Ah Jiu, after listening to what Wufu had said, finally understood what the competition was about. He glanced at Xiao Li, who nodded and went down to arrange for someone to gather information.
"I donât usually pay much attention to this kind of news. Itâs only a two-day journey from Huayang to Chengdu Capital. Xiao Li has sent someone to find out the details. We should have some news in a couple of days." Ah Jiu asked, "But, do you want to participate in this jade stone gambling competition?"
Wufu chuckled unabashedly and said, "Ninth Master knows that Iâm not at my best right now. The winner of this event gets a handsome reward."
"However, carving jade is not an overnight task, and youâre good at carving figures as well? To bring a figure to life requires significant Cultivation Strength and is even more mentally taxing." Ah Jiu frowned and said, "Are you sure you can handle it?"
"Whether I can handle it or not, I have to try it to find out, donât I?" Wufu shrugged. "Anyway, thereâs no harm in losing for me."
"If you lose, Iâm afraid your reputation..." Some people care about winning and losing; losing a competition doesnât look good in terms of face.
But Wufu didnât care at all: "Ninth Master, Iâm still young, and I am not even reaching the age of marriage until next year. Even if I lose, others will just see it as getting ahead of myself, so whatâs the big deal?"
Ah Jiu was speechless.
She always managed to come up with irrefutable reasons. Merely by saying she was young, she could block many objections. At most, she would be criticized for being unskilled or presumptuous, but who would really blame her?
"In that case, letâs wait a couple of days to see what the situation is." Seeing that her mind was made up, Ah Jiu did not try to persuade her further.
Wufu stood up and expressed her thanks.
After they had finished discussing the matter, both fell quiet. After mulling it over for a moment, Ah Jiu asked, "That jade stone I sent you, did it meet your expectations?"
Before Wufu could answer, he continued, "What I said before was not meant to offend. Itâs just that, well, being my Adviser isnât too hard."
Said out loud, why did it seem a bit off?
Wufu gave him a sideways glance: "Had you not mentioned it, I would have asked you for what youâre making amends. How have you offended me?"
Ah Jiu choked up, staring at her somewhat dumbfounded.
"Werenât you upset?"
"Not at all! Why should I be upset?" Wufu spread her hands and asked.
Ah Jiu looked uncomfortable, coughed lightly and thought, so he had thought too much and misunderstood?
Wufu, finding it increasingly odd, pressed on: "Tell me, why would I be upset?"
"Itâs nothing." Ah Jiu was a bit embarrassed and said, "As for those jade stones, keep them for fun. You like carving, donât you? Just carve them for your amusement."
Damn Xiao Li and his rotten ideas; looking at it now, this apology seemed to be revealing thereâs âno silver hereâ, three hundred taels worth.
It was truly awkward!
Wufu gave a nonchalant Oh, and her thoughts turned to their homeâs Martial Arts Training Ground, her eyes lighting up. "Well, weâre acquainted now, arenât we? Your familyâs training ground is great. Look, when I have some time, I might come over and spar with your guards, how about that?"
"Sure, I donât think theyâre very good. You can teach them a thing or two for me later on." Thinking about that sparring match, Ah Jiuâs expression turned sour again.
Being embarrassed in front of a beautiful woman by his own people was a big blow to his pride!
"Deal." Wufuâs eyes shone with excitement, "Not to brag, but your guards are pretty good; itâs just that they have too many flashy moves. This isnât a sword dance performance; whatâs the use of looking good? Itâs about effectiveness, not just appearance..."
Su Luo arrived at the entrance of Floral Hall and heard Wufuâs words. She stumbled a bit, took a glance inside, then silently turned back to the Martial Arts Training Ground and imposed an additional two Shichen of sparring on everyone.