Started out getting scumbags, but then invested in the invincible Empress.

Chapter 144 You like to show off, do you have a flawless holy weapon?

A street in the imperial city.

The group hurried into an alley, their faces showing lingering fear.

It was Li Jing and the grandfather and grandson who had escaped from the Ministry of Justice prison.

"I will never forget your great kindness, young master!"

Luo Tongguang clasped his hands in a respectful bow, his voice deep and solemn.

His hair was gray, he was over seventy years old, his face was thin, and his eyes were full of gratitude as he looked at Li Wudao.

Immediately, seeing that his grandson beside him did not make any move, Luo Tongguang frowned and said, "Jialiang, what are you standing there for? Hurry up and pay your respects to your benefactor!"

Gallen Lo was about thirteen years old, his face still showing signs of childishness, and his expression had a somewhat inexplicable arrogance.

"Oh~"

He drawled out his words, reluctantly looking at Li Wudao, and perfunctorily cupped his hands, saying, "Thanks."

Upon seeing this, Luo Tongguang's face darkened, and he said, "How have I always taught you? Is this how you treat your benefactor?"

But Gallen Lo said in a low voice, seemingly unconcerned, "We didn't come here specifically to rescue us, it was just something we did on the side."

Li Jing frowned almost imperceptibly, and his gaze towards him turned colder.

Previously, when they were in prison, the other party was not like this; they were talkative and humble.

Unexpectedly, after he kindly asked his son to rescue him, the other party immediately showed signs of betraying him and repaying kindness with enmity, which was truly infuriating.

"you......"

Luo Tongguang's face was filled with rage, and his eyes showed disbelief.

He was about to reprimand them when Gallen Lo spoke first, coldly snorting, "Am I wrong? They offered to help, I didn't ask them for anything."

At this point, he glanced at Li Wudao and said arrogantly, "Besides, even without him, my older sister would have taken action immediately upon finding out."

"Given my elder sister's status, even the Minister of Justice would have to treat her with respect and personally greet us..."

"Shut up! How could my Luo family have given birth to such an ungrateful wretch!"

Luo Tongguang rebuked them sternly, then forced a smile and looked apologetically at Li Wudao and the other man, "It's a misfortune for our family, I'm sorry to have made you two laugh."

"It doesn't matter."

Li Wudao smiled calmly, without even glancing at the young man.

With his current experience and temperament, it's not worth arguing with such a brat.

Anyway, we didn't lose anything, so we can just take this opportunity to witness the diversity of life.

Luo Tongguang gave him a grateful look, then extended a warm invitation:

"My restaurant is nearby. Why don't you two go there for a chat and try my family's 300-year-old 'mustard seed liquor' as an apology for your rudeness earlier? What do you say?"

Seeing Li Wudao's indifferent expression, he turned to look at Li Jing and said bitterly:

"Just now, that stubborn grandson spoke rudely and disrespectfully to our two benefactors. I am deeply ashamed. If you refuse again, I will truly have no face to live on..."

Seeing that the other party had gone this far, Li Jing could no longer refuse.

With nothing else to do, Li Wudao decided to accompany his father on the trip and silently agreed.

Actually, he was also curious about what was so special about the old man's 300-year-old family brewing recipe that could lead to imprisonment.

"My two benefactors, this way please!"

Luo Tongguang's face lit up with joy, and he gestured with his hand.

Immediately, he turned and glared at Gallen Lo, who looked down on everyone, and warned, "If you dare to disrespect our two benefactors again, I'll beat you up!"

After saying that, he jogged ahead and chatted with Li Jing with a smile.

"Tch, he's just a lazy prince, why are you being so attentive?"

Gallen Lo curled his lip, looking at Li Jing and Li Wudao's backs with disdain.

While he was still in prison, he had already found out Li Jing's background. He was just an unpopular and idle prince.

Li Wudao, on the other hand, was mediocre and incompetent, with a terrible talent for cultivation, even worse than him.

Although Li Jing said that he went to the Xuantian Sect to cultivate, he would most likely only become a menial servant, so there was nothing to worry about.

"I really don't know what Grandpa was thinking. With my older sister as a support, even if he's an inner disciple of the Xuantian Sect, he's nothing special..."

Gallen Lo shook his head, held his head high, and followed after them with an air of arrogance.

Not long after.

Luo Tongguang led a few people to the foot of a restaurant in the middle of the street.

The restaurant's name is quite plain—Luo's Restaurant.

However, its exterior is antique and magnificent, and the door pillars are made of the finest Phoebe zhennan wood, which is quite expensive.

However, the area in front of the door was deserted and no one paid any attention to it.

Upon closer inspection, it was clear that the restaurant entrance had been sealed off, a clear sign of the government's actions.

"Damn the Liu family! As one of the four great families, all they know how to do is resort to underhanded tactics. When my older sister gets back, she'll definitely teach these people a lesson!"

With a fierce look in his eyes, Gallen Lo tore off the government seal without any hesitation and threw it aside.

"Old Luo, you and your grandson are in jail, could it be that the Liu family framed you?"

Li Jing asked curiously.

"Exactly."

Luo Tongguang nodded, his face somewhat grim, and said:

"The Liu family has always coveted the Luo family's brewing secret recipe. They have tried to coerce and bribe us many times without success, and they often cause us trouble. I never expected that this time they would go so far as to bribe government officials to force me to submit."

At this point, he waved his hand, changing the subject, "Let's not talk about this anymore, let's go inside."

........

In the private room.

Luo Tongguang prepared a large table of dishes, and then took out two unassuming wine jars.

At first glance, the wine jar still had a light layer of dirt on it, indicating that it had just been dug out of the ground.

He skillfully wiped the wine jar, then quickly opened the seal.

In an instant, the room was filled with fragrance, and the rich aroma of wine lingered in everyone's nostrils.

Luo Tongguang personally poured two cups for Li Wudao and Li Jing, and said with a smile, "Please have a taste."

Li Jing took a large gulp, his pupils dilated slightly, and he clicked his tongue in amazement, saying, "Strong liquor goes down the throat, burning but not harmful, with an endless sweet aftertaste, good wine! Good wine!"

Upon hearing this, Li Wudao curiously took a sip.

Luo Tongguang looked at him intently, his face full of anticipation, and asked, "Young friend, how are you feeling?"

Li Wudao pondered for a moment, then said calmly, "Not bad, it would be considered good wine in the secular world."

"Just not bad?"

Before Luo Tongguang could speak, Luo Jialiang shook his head and sneered, saying, "So, you mean you've drunk some nectar that transcends the mundane world?"

Li Wudao glanced at him, too lazy to argue with him.

He could tell that this kid had a strange sense of superiority and looked down on others from the bottom of his heart.

At this moment, even if he were to bring out a rare spirit wine, he would likely be belittled as worthless by the other party.

Seeing that he remained silent.

Gallen Lo thought he had chickened out, so he became even more aggressive, teasingly saying, "Why aren't you saying anything? I thought you were all that capable..."

"Shut up!"

Luo Tongguang suddenly stood up, glaring at Luo Jialiang with a dark expression. "What did I tell you on the way here? Are you trying to make me faint before you're satisfied?"

Gallen Lo pouted and looked away with an innocent expression.

"Grandpa, why are you so angry? Who made you angry again?"

Just then, a clear female voice came from outside the private room.

The door opened, and a woman and a man walked in together.

The woman was about twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old, with a graceful figure, snow-white skin, and a smile on her lips; she was a rare beauty in the world.

The man was of similar age, dressed in white like a painting, with a handsome face, holding a folding fan, his hair slightly fluttering, exuding an air of elegance and freedom.

"Sis, you're finally here!"

Upon seeing the woman, Gallen Lo was taken aback, then overjoyed, he approached her and tearfully recounted the various injustices he had suffered recently.

"What a Liu family! They even dare to touch my family members. Do they really think my Li Huo Sect is a pushover?"

Luo Xinrou's eyes turned cold, and she tenderly patted the boy's head, "Don't be afraid, little brother. With your sister here, even the head of the Liu family won't dare to touch you."

With a snap, Fei Han closed his folding fan and confidently declared:

"They dare to touch Junior Sister Xinrou's brother! I think the Liu family has a death wish. I will personally go to their door later to demand an explanation!"

Seeing how tough and arrogant the two men were, Li Jing suddenly became somewhat reserved.

Hearing that the other party was from the Li Huo Sect and seemed to be of high status, he felt even more uneasy and dared not interrupt.

Suddenly, Luo Xinrou noticed Li Jing and Li Wudao, and couldn't help but frown and ask, "Who are these two?"

When she heard that it was Li Wudao who had rescued her grandfather and brother, her expression softened considerably, and she clasped her hands in thanks.

She sized Li Wudao up and down, then crossed her legs and sat in the main seat, a hint of arrogance in her eyes, and said:

"Tell me, what reward do you want? Gold, silver, silk, or even martial arts manuals? Name your price, whatever I have!"

Seeing the smug look on the woman's face, Li Wudao couldn't help but find it amusing.

Let them ask for whatever price they want, are you serious?

He stroked his chin, thought for a moment, and casually said, "Do you have a flawless holy weapon? Hmm... if not, a royal-grade treasure is also acceptable."

Looking at Luo Xinrou, who was stunned, Li Wudao sighed, "If you really don't have any, a King-level treasure will do. I'm not picky."