Longevity Reward Redemption: The Immortal Clan Starts with Farmers

53: If a ruler and his subjects fail each other, trouble will come knocking!Chen Changsheng’s expression was somewhat dazed. Had he casually picked up a crippled assassin who turned out to be the strongest Martial Artist below the Innate realm?

Aside from Howling Heaven, no one in the Chen family could steadily defeat Steamed Bun!

Chen Changsheng felt a secret wariness in his heart. He needed capable hands, but the other party had to be under his control. Steamed Bun was too strong; if he ever turned, the Chen family would certainly Face a great disaster!

Just as Chen Changsheng’s thoughts were churning, Steamed Bun actually made a Move that he hadn’t expected.

Steamed Bun completely disregarded the noble status of a Blood Refining Martial Artist and knelt directly on one knee. His tone was cold but extremely sincere as he said:

”I was a man waiting for death, and I’ve been given a new life entirely through your treatment, Sir. If you do not despise me, I am willing to take you as my Master. Whatever your orders, I will obey without question!”

”If I violate this oath, may ten thousand swords pierce my heart, may my Soul Fly Away and Spirit Scattering, and may I never enter Reincarnation!”

Listening to Steamed Bun’s sonorous and powerful oath, Chen Changsheng couldn’t help but feel conflicted. After learning that Steamed Bun was a Blood Refining expert, he no longer intended to take the other party as a subordinate; he had thought it would be enough to just establish a good relationship.

But he hadn’t expected Steamed Bun to be such a stubborn man. He actually still remembered the promise made back in the old ancestral hall!

Whether to accept him or not, Chen Changsheng couldn’t help but hesitate. At this moment, he suddenly thought of Emperor Gaozu of Han, Liu Bang, from his previous life. He wasn’t as wise as Zhang Liang, nor as good at leading troops as Han Xin, yet he still received their loyalty unto death!

Although he wasn’t as charismatic as that human-shaped incubus, he wasn’t a mediocre person without the capacity to tolerate others!

Thinking of this, Chen Changsheng made a decision. He walked up to Steamed Bun, supported his arms, helped him up, and said with a serious expression:

”As long as you do not fail me, I, Chen Changsheng, will never fail Steamed Bun for the rest of my life!”

A flicker of emotion flashed in Steamed Bun’s eyes. He stood up, cupped his hands toward Chen Changsheng, and said in a low voice:

”My Lord!”

Steamed Bun was not a man of many words; he preferred to let his actions speak. At this moment, he made no further promises, only respectfully calling him ’My Lord’ because he had already sworn his oath earlier!

He was not one to keep promises on his lips; he preferred to keep them in his heart. Once he agreed, he would do it!

One call of ’My Lord,’ a pair of ruler and subject. Today’s promise would need the test of time to be fulfilled!

”Let’s go, Steamed Bun. We’ll go see how the little brats are learning. You were an assassin before; do you know about secret codes, meeting signals, and such?”

A smile appeared at the corners of Chen Changsheng’s mouth. This was the first time someone had pledged loyalty to him, which made him feel quite good. The taste of it was far beyond what hiring a few long-term laborers could compare to.

”I do. I will teach them!”

Chen Changsheng was quite surprised; he hadn’t expected Steamed Bun to be so versatile. But this was even better. With the help of an assassin Great Master with maxed-out combat experience like Steamed Bun, the little brats would surely be trained even better!

”Foster Father!”

As Chen Changsheng walked from the backyard to the front of the medicine hall, he saw Zhao Song leading several little brats in cleaning. Seeing Chen Changsheng’s arrival, they hurriedly greeted him.

”Zhao Song, how many characters have you all learned today?”

Chen Changsheng walked over to the reclining chair, sat down, took a comfortable sip of jasmine tea, and called Zhao Song over to ask.

Chen Changsheng found Zhao Song to be incredibly useful. He was serious and responsible in his work, yet his adherence to rules wasn’t rigid. He was practically a natural-born manager.

”Foster Father, those who had a foundation before and learned well have already mastered several hundred characters. Those who learn slower can also read and write about a hundred!”

Hearing this, Chen Changsheng nodded with satisfaction. In such a backward educational environment as ancient times, learning over a hundred characters in a week meant these children were indeed working hard enough!

”Keep it up. Once you’ve all learned to write, I’ll teach you martial arts!”

Chen Changsheng said with a chuckle. They weren’t suitable for training in intelligence skills yet; they were still young and needed to build a solid foundation first.

”Thank you, Foster Father. I will lead my brothers and sisters to study hard!”

Zhao Song nodded obediently. To them, studying and practicing martial arts wasn’t bitter at all; only the days in Zhao Family Village where they didn’t have enough to eat or wear were truly bitter.

While Chen Changsheng was checking on the children’s learning progress, a group of men with tattoos of dragons and tigers on Temple Street were aggressively heading towards the clinic!

As soon as they hit the street, pedestrians immediately cleared the way, and the street vendors’ expressions changed one after another.

This group was none other than the notorious bullies of Temple Street—the Black Dog Gang!

And the lame young man leading them was the only son of the Black Dog Gang Hall Master Scorched Skin, Jiao Big Head!

”Damn it, I heard someone took over this bullshit clinic and let the Shopkeeper who ruined my leg run away!”

”The whole Temple Street knows I have a problem with that man, yet someone actually had the audacity to interfere!”

”Is our Black Dog Gang’s reputation that bad? They even dare to trample on my Face! Go in there and break all their legs!”

The lame Jiao Big Head said with a Face full of anger. He then took an apple from a nearby vendor without paying, took two bites, and threw it on the ground.

”Everyone, follow me!”

Instantly, a group of men followed Jiao Big Head and rushed into the clinic.

Chen Changsheng had just heard a flurry of footsteps when he saw a group of tattooed men rushing in, following a lame young man.

He immediately recalled the trouble the previous Shopkeeper had mentioned. He guessed the person before him was the broken-legged son of that Black Dog Gang Hall Master.

”Which one of you is the Shopkeeper? Get your ass out here right now!”

Jiao Big Head limped to the front of the group. He scanned the room and, seeing only some ten-year-old children, shouted for the Shopkeeper.

”I am the Shopkeeper here. I wonder what business brings such distinguished guests to my door?”

Chen Changsheng walked out with a smile. He cupped his hands to Jiao Big Head, feigning ignorance.

”Oh... so it’s you, little old man...”

Jiao Big Head glanced at Chen Changsheng, a cruel smile appearing on his Face. He said with a dark expression:

”Want to know what’s going on, huh? I’ll talk to you after I’ve broken your legs!”

”Go! Break both his legs into three pieces and make him talk to me while kneeling!”

The people following Jiao Big Head were also a group of ruthless characters. Hearing Jiao Big Head’s command, they didn’t hesitate and charged straight at Chen Changsheng!

Thump! Thump! Thump!

A series of sounds like heavy bags being hit rang out. The men who had rushed forward were sent flying back even faster, lying on the ground coughing up blood.

The one who had moved was none other than Steamed Bun, who was standing behind Chen Changsheng!

His speed was so fast and his power so great that these thugs were simply no match for him. The thugs were instantly taken down in a heap!

And when Steamed Bun made a Move, he always went straight for the vitals. He charged directly at the leader of the thugs, and with lightning speed, he grabbed Jiao Big Head by the neck and lifted him off the ground.

”Let go of me! You dare touch me... do you know who my father is?”

”My father is the Black Dog Gang Hall Master Scorched Skin! If you touch me, the hundreds of brothers in the Black Dog Gang will hack you to death!”

”Damn it, you dare provoke the Black Dog Gang? If you don’t let go, you won’t make it out of Temple Street!”

With his neck being squeezed, Jiao Big Head didn’t dare to resist, but his eyes were wide as he continuously threatened Steamed Bun, trying to use the Black Dog Gang’s power to intimidate him.

However, the tactic that had worked a hundred times before failed today. Steamed Bun showed no reaction at all; he simply turned his head toward Chen Changsheng and asked coldly:

”My Lord, shall I kill him?”

With just those words, combined with Steamed Bun’s eyes that were so cold they lacked any emotion, the previously arrogant Jiao Big Head instantly shuddered. A chill ran from his tailbone straight to the back of his head.

This ruthless man... he really dares to kill me!