Chapter 1400: 1384: There Are Rich and Spoiled Heirs Here Too (Part 2)

Capítulo 1400: Chapter 1384: There Are Rich and Spoiled Heirs Here Too (Part 2)

“Getting into trouble?” Song Xiaodong and Qingluan are both somewhat puzzled.

“Yes.” Both Huarui and Huaqing nodded, then looked at a few people walking towards them, their faces showing expressions of panic.

They were five men, all young, but one in the middle obviously dressed better than the others, with softer fabric and decorations like glowing little stones on his clothes, a style that in this world clearly indicates a person of high status.

The other four followed at his sides, seemingly his attendants.

Huaqing immediately said, “Sir, Madam, let’s hurry up and leave.”

Huarui quickly added, “These are the Cao Family’s Cao Bing, nothing good ever comes of meeting him.”

“You’re the City Lord’s Mansion’s maidservants, how could they do anything to you?” Qingluan asked, puzzled.

“Although the City Lord is the most powerful person here, the Cao Family’s influence is strong; even the City Lord can’t do anything against them, and he wouldn’t care about a few women.”

Huarui and Huaqing looked at the five people getting closer, increasingly panicked.

“Oh? Such beautiful girls, why have I never seen them before?” They wanted to leave, but the five had already surrounded them quickly.

Chapter 1385: Arrogant Young Master Cao

Despite her panic, Huarui said, “Young Master Cao, this is the teacher our Lord Huyan has just invited.”

She tried to state Song Xiaodong’s identity first, hoping to make Young Master Cao apprehensive.

Cao Bing’s eyes kept flicking between Qingluan and Huarui and Huaqing. He had seen Huarui and Huaqing at the City Lord’s Mansion before, asking Huyan Lie for them several times, to which Huyan Lie did not agree.

Usually, these two wouldn’t go out, leaving him no chance to act. Seeing them now, he immediately felt it was a great opportunity, and upon seeing an even more beautiful Qingluan, his eyes lit up.

His thoughts were entirely on the three beauties, so he paid no attention to what Huarui said.

Cao Bing touched his chin and said, “Huarui, Huaqing, where did you buy these beauties from, I want all of them.”

Huarui was shocked and said, “Young Master Cao, this is the teacher’s wife, and we’re now the teacher’s maidservants.”

Only then did Cao Bing shift his gaze to Song Xiaodong, evaluating him, then waved his hand and said, “Your wife and your two maidservants, I want them. Name your price.”

Song Xiaodong frowned and held Qingluan’s hand to prevent her from erupting violently, saying, “I won’t sell my women.”

Cao Bing tilted his chin up and said, “What? Afraid I can’t afford it? I’ll give you eight hundred pounds of preserved meat for your wife and two maidservants.”

“Eight hundred pounds…” Huarui and Huaqing were shocked, even for outstanding ones like them, they’d only be worth a hundred pounds of preserved meat, yet Young Master Cao directly offered eight hundred pounds; that’s simply a sky-high price.

Eight hundred pounds of preserved meat would allow a ten-person family to enjoy the dormant season immensely, a huge allure for anyone here.

Judging by the price, they should feel a little proud, but they had heard Cao Bing was not a good person, his women all met tragic fates. They feared Song Xiaodong might agree, all pitifully looking at Song Xiaodong.

Song Xiaodong said calmly, “I’ve said they’re mine, I won’t sell them.”

Cao Bing’s face darkened, stepping forward, pointing at Song Xiaodong’s chest, and, with an arrogant expression, said, “Kid, who do you think you are? When I, Cao Bing, want someone, you dare not sell? Selling them is your honor, don’t refuse a toast only to drink a forfeit. If you don’t know what’s good for you, I won’t give you even a pound of meat, and just snatch them away directly.”

Huarui and Huaqing’s faces turned even paler, Cao Bing’s attitude showed he didn’t take Song Xiaodong seriously. The Cao Family was undoubtedly the second strongest in this city after the City Lord; even Huyan Lie had to respect them and required their support for any matter.

Song Xiaodong might have been recruited by Song Xiaodong, but he had no power; besides gifting these two maidservants to him, he gave no soldiers compared to the Cao Family’s force.

Since Huyan Lie awarded them to Song Xiaodong, they belonged to him, and Huyan Lie wouldn’t care for them; if Cao Bing seized them, they could only resign themselves.

Thinking of their potentially tragic futures, the two were terrified. Being mere women, they had no status in this world; all they could do was accept their fate without a solution.

Huarui tried one last plea, saying, “Cao… Mr. Cao, Mr. Song is someone the City Lord recruited…”

Cao Bing’s face darkened, saying, “Don’t use the City Lord against me. He’s in power thanks to our Cao Family’s support. If he doesn’t know kindness, our Cao Family won’t back him, and he’d lose his position. I just want these two women; would Huyan Lie cause trouble for our Cao Family over you? Ridiculous, Huarui, Huaqing, I’ve waited for you long enough, you’d better come with me obediently.”

Huarui and Huaqing felt hopeless, Lady Cao’s aggressive attitude made it unlikely they’d have any chance even if Huyan Lie came in person.

Song Xiaodong initially wanted to avoid trouble, considering how to utilize locals, but now the opponent is too aggressive, giving no retreat. Even though Huarui and Huaqing just became his maidservants today, they were his, allowing their abduction without action would undermine future authority.

Song Xiaodong reached out and grabbed Huarui’s hand, saying, “I’ve said you’re my people; without my consent, no one will take you.”

Huarui’s spirit lifted, turning to Song Xiaodong, but the pallor in her face didn’t fade; she evidently lacked confidence in him.

Cao Bing looked at Song Xiaodong, face gloomy, saying, “Kid, you’re refusing to let them go?”

Song Xiaodong retorted coldly, “What kind of thing are you, daring to demand my people?”

“Hah…” Cao Bing suddenly laughed, pointing at Song Xiaodong, “Kid, I’ve never seen anyone act so wildly towards me in this city, do you know what it means to act wild towards me?”

He expected Song Xiaodong to ask, “What does it mean?”

But Song Xiaodong just looked at him coldly, saying nothing, making Cao Bing feel like he’d punched cotton, extremely annoyed, and shouted in rage, “Kid, it means you’re dead, and those three women will belong to me.”

Song Xiaodong remained silent, holding Qingluan’s arm with another hand, to prevent her from striking. His prowess couldn’t be hidden, but disguising Qingluan’s strength was a key advantage.

Song Xiaodong’s silence further angered Cao Bing, who waved a hand and commanded, “Kill this boy for me.”

Two of Cao Bing’s attendants immediately advanced, striking at Song Xiaodong with expert moves, showing their exceptional true qi skill, beyond ordinary thugs.

Song Xiaodong pulled Huarui back, saying, “Take care of them,” directed at Qingluan.

Qingluan felt slightly displeased, considering she was nominally Song Xiaodong’s wife; now required to care for two maidservants and withholding her hand against these blind observers.

Yet, she’d developed an understanding with Song Xiaodong daily, grasping his intent comprehensively; so she only drew the two women back a step.