vstars Chapter 3 I'm too kind-hearted
Chapter 3 I'm too kind-hearted
"Is there some happy occasion in the Chen family today?"
"Young Master Chen is taking a concubine today."
The young master of the Chen family, the one who destroyed his last ray of light, is taking a concubine today. I heard that this is his twelfth concubine.
He's not even thirty years old, yet he already has enough concubines to form an entire platoon.
It's hard not to feel a burning rage when your enemy is happy.
Lu Sheng sneaked in quietly, not because he was afraid of being outmatched, but because he was afraid the people would escape.
He was old, and life was slipping away quickly; he didn't want to play hide-and-seek with his enemy.
In the crowd, the figure he had been longing for was offering a toast, her smile like a fire that almost consumed his reason.
His gaze swept around, and he noticed that his trusted henchmen were also there.
Even after so much time had passed, Lu Sheng still recognized these people at a glance.
"It's all here!"
Taking a concubine is good, because then she won't run away.
"Have you all seen the young master's new concubine? She's really beautiful!"
"I admire our young master; he took him down with just a slight movement."
Lu Sheng quietly approached the guards and heard their discussion. He had already slightly raised his sword.
It wasn't that I intentionally wanted to eliminate them first; it's just that they were so close by.
"At first, the girl was so dramatic that she wanted to die, and her fiancé even said that he was a scholar and could not be bullied."
"What kind of scholar is he? He was swindled out of all his wealth and even made to willingly offer up his fiancée. And that's not all, he even cooperated with the young master in his scheme."
"These scholars are truly an eye-opener."
"That woman is stupid too. She thinks she's sacrificing for some bullshit love, but little does she know that her fiancé is selling her out."
"So what if she's a scholar's woman? She can only obediently become the young master's concubine."
"Exactly, once the young master gets tired of playing, maybe we can even get a taste of the soup, hahaha..."
A few people huddled together, discussing in hushed tones, seemingly without any restraint. If they weren't worried about being overheard by the surrounding guests, they might have spoken even louder.
In the Chen family, are concubines considered people?
Over the years, the young master has taken many concubines; perhaps only a few remain today.
It's nothing more than giving these women a gilded makeover so they can be sold for a better price.
Young Master is truly remarkable. He can casually toy with those who are worthless, but the value of a wealthy family's concubine skyrockets.
When the young master gets tired of playing with it and is in a good mood, he will occasionally share it with his subordinates.
Which of them didn't try to get a piece of the pie?
What's more, in order to curry favor with the He family, they even sent two of their concubines to the He family's brothel, where they are still entertaining customers to this day.
Despite this, the young master still had a good reputation for being charitable throughout the county.
It has to be said that this is truly admirable. Otherwise, they would only be able to work as henchmen for others, instead of having such a family fortune.
He would be willing to follow such a young master for a lifetime.
"Who is it?"
When they saw Lu Sheng slowly walking out from the corner, the group instantly sobered up.
This person, dressed in tattered clothes and holding a broken sword, doesn't look like a guest at all.
"you!"
Before the group could rush over, they saw Lu Sheng raise his sword.
The sword was so fast that they didn't have time to dodge.
The moment I saw that broken sword raised, a sharp pain shot through my neck, and then my consciousness began to fade rapidly.
In a daze, one of them suddenly remembered a day many years ago when he seemed to have mocked such a broken sword.
It seemed to match up, but that was just a teenager, while the man in front of me was at least sixty years old.
"Murder!"
With a terrified scream, the entire Chen family was thrown into chaos, and the guests scattered away from Lu Sheng's direction.
Lu Sheng's gaze remained fixed on that familiar figure, who appeared in front of him in the blink of an eye.
Several figures who tried to stop him were turned into cold corpses in the flash of sword light.
The sword was so fast that it was impossible to see it before it was already at the neck of the young master of the Chen family.
Blood dripped from the tip of the sword, causing Chen Chong to tremble involuntarily.
"It's you! How could it be you!"
To be honest, Chen Chong didn't recognize Lu Sheng, but he recognized the sword in Lu Sheng's hand.
He had only seen a broken sword like this once before, on that peasant who could only eke out a living at his feet, the pawn he used in his attempt to climb the social ladder.
He had initially paid attention to this chess piece; his subordinates had reported that this peasant was useless.
This guy should be in his teens, but his face is full of wrinkles, making him look like he's in his forties or fifties. Who knows when he'll die?
Later, he failed to gain the favor of a powerful figure, and gradually forgot about this pawn.
But those bastards didn't say that just because someone gets old, their skills will also increase. What a rip-off!
"Young Master Chen, since you recognize me, tell me, who was it that harmed my whole family back then?"
Lu Sheng's voice was hoarse and deep, as if carrying a sense of vicissitude.
"They are the second son of the Duke of Anguo and the third son of the Marquis of Wuyi. They are both top-tier nobles, not people you can afford to offend."
"Our Chen family is also under the Duke of Anguo. You are young and so capable. I can recommend you to the Duke of Anguo, and I can also recommend you to other powerful figures."
"As long as you are appreciated by those noblemen, you can use women as you please and spend money as you please. Even the daughters of those aristocratic families are not impossible to marry."
"Then we'll bring glory to our ancestors and have many descendants..."
He was spouting lies. The man in front of him, who looked to be in his sixties, was older than his own grandfather. It was hard to believe that he could still have children.
But that's not important. What's important is to tell him that he knows many powerful and influential people and can use the Duke of Anguo's influence to protect himself. He doesn't believe that this country bumpkin can resist being tempted.
In his value system, anything that benefits him is worth abandoning. He would give away his concubines and even betray his own father.
Forget about hatred; it's just that the price isn't right. As long as you pay enough, even your enemies can become your lackeys.
"The Duke of Anguo and the Marquis of Wuyi, they are truly distinguished guests!"
Without hesitation, the sword slashed down, and blood spurted out from the tip.
Chen Chong desperately clutched his neck, but he couldn't stop the blood from flowing.
He couldn't understand how this country bumpkin could be so decisive, how he could be so unmoved.
Wiping the blood from the tip of his sword, Lu Sheng turned to leave.
Xiaoya has avenged herself; next comes her parents' revenge.
"Kill him! Kill him to avenge my son!"
The furious voice of the Chen family patriarch came from behind him; his eyes were bloodshot.
His only son, who was also his heir who would surpass him, died right before his eyes, and his reason was completely filled with anger.
Looking back at the Chen family patriarch, Lu Sheng slowly raised the broken sword in his hand.
Blood flashed in the Chen family's house, but after a short while, there was no more sound.
He casually swung his sword and cleaved the plaque of the Chen family's gate as he left, and the once-grand Chen family vanished into thin air.
Lu Sheng, along with the young master of the Chen family and several of his men, sat in front of Xiao Ya's grave for a long time.
The past vividly flashes before my eyes, and in a daze, the voice of that bright young girl seems to still echo in my ears.
Afterwards, Lu Sheng went to his parents' graves, kowtowed several times, and headed towards the capital without looking back.
"This departure is likely a one-way trip."
After the Chen family was wiped out, Lu Sheng's arrest warrant was issued, and countless constables and spies flocked to him.
Sitting upright in the Hidden Sword Pavilion, Shen Che closely observed Lu Sheng, whose sword gleamed across nineteen provinces, and grew increasingly satisfied.
Too many masters have fallen to Lu Sheng's swordsmanship, yet he, a mere newcomer, has already surpassed countless predecessors.
His swordsmanship became more refined through repeated battles, and his sword intent was honed to become increasingly sharp.
This ability, this level of skill, is this the world of geniuses? It's really hard for people to understand.
Sending him to seek revenge wasn't simply about letting him take revenge; it was about letting him prove that he had the ability to do so.
The deal they made was to give him the ability to take revenge. As long as Lu Sheng proved that he had the ability to take revenge, the deal would be considered complete.
Why else would Shen Che prefer to call this broken system the Big Capitalist System?
This return on investment would make even small capitalists weep.
As for what the people being invested in will be like, or whether the goal can be achieved, I don't care. I only care about my returns.
As long as he proves he has the ability to take revenge, that's enough. Whether he can actually take revenge is not something Shen Che should worry about.
Anyway, I've already fulfilled my promise. Whether you succeed or fail in the end, I won't lose a single penny.
However, even if he achieves his goal, Shen Che will still allow him to continue his revenge.
That indomitable spirit, and the murderous intent accumulated day and night, will surely be unleashed in a moment of brilliance at the final moment, resulting in a glorious and splendid display.
Sigh, I'm still too kind-hearted, too kind-hearted!