Chapter 971: I’m Not Going In, Good-bye!
Chapter 971: I’m Not Going In, Good-bye!
Translator:Nyoi-Bo StudioEditor:Nyoi-Bo Studio
"Just a rub? Promise not to put it in?"
Everyone present felt their eyes bulge in surprise, and they almost vomited blood.
Does this fellow have no shame?
He's utterly shameless!
"Do you dare to clarify where he's going to rub? And where he wanted to put it in?"
"Little one, watch your tongue," warned the Third Head of the Dong Family. Even he could hardly resist the urge to fight Xu Que.
Miss Dong seemed to be out of it. Bewildered, it was evident that she did not understand the underlying nuance of Xu Que's words.
Xu Que answered righteously and honorably, "Is there anything wrong with what I said? Can we no longer speak the truth? Dong the Third One, do you dare make a bet with me? I would definitely not put it in!"
Dong the Third One immediately turned green and his veins bulged in anger.
Everyone present was rendered speechless.
Place a bet?
You must be damn crazy! Who would gamble on that?
What do you mean that you won't put it in? Even a rub is a win for you!
"Third Uncle, what are you guys talking about?" Miss Dong finally gave in to her urge to ask. She was genuinely confused about everyone's expressions.
Dong the Third One glared at Xu Que, his face green. "Wang Dachui, stop talking. Come with me. I'll take you to my two elder brothers!"
"Ah?" Xu Que and Miss Dong exclaimed in unison.
Were they meeting her parents?
Both Xu Que and Miss Dong could not believe their ears. Are they going to make wedding preparations? Has the Dong Family always been this hasty?
"Don't ah at me, Lin'er. Continue to entertain the guests. Wang Dachui, hold your tongue and follow me!" Dong the Third One glared at Xu Que and made his way out of the building.
Xu Que and Miss Dong stared at each other, with shock on their faces. Everyone else, however, looked upon them with envy, albeit with some uncertainty. According to logic, Xu Que's abhorrent behavior should have cost him his life at the hands of the Dongs. However, the attitude of the Dong Family seemed otherwise. They obviously valued Xu Que much, even to the extent of betrothing Miss Dong to him.
"Could it be...that this fellow was truly from some extraordinary background?" Many people couldn't help but form such speculations. They all directed intense and curious gazes at Xu Que. Even Miss Dong looked at Xu Que. She could not figure out what was going on. The elders in the family should have been the most repulsed by Xu Que's attitude and behavior. Putting it a better way, this fellow was true to his character and quite the wild horse. But, putting it crassly, this fellow was just a scummy jerk, an uncontrollable gangster.
However, why did the elders of the family, especially the Third Uncle who was usually curt and decisive, treat him so differently?
For what reason exactly?
Miss Dong's beautiful brows began to frown as she continued to try to figure out the situation..
"Miss Dong!" Xu Que turned around to look at her, smiling slightly.
"Ah?" Miss Dong regained her senses and broke out of her contemplation.
"Don't worry. I'll be fine!" Xu Que pretended to be deeply affectionate.
Miss Dong shot back, her expression dark, "I'm not worried about you!"
Xu Que nodded. "I'm afraid that we have to postpone our wedding consummation. Don't be anxious, though. If there are no hiccups, I promise to return and fulfill my promise!" Xu Que turned and left.
"You...you're talking nonsense! When have I been anxious, you…." Miss Dong immediately went red in the face, stomping her little feet. "Who's gonna consummate the marriage with you? You gangster!"
In the end, everyone witnessed Xu Que leaving without a care in the world.
Miss Dong was too distracted to host the banquet. She apologized to the guests and arranged for the servants to lead them to their seats. She then quickly excused herself.
She must find out why the elders of the family seem to hold Xu Que in such high regard. They had even wanted to betrothe her to him. The situation was too weird, and there must be something more than met the eye.
…..
At the same time, Xu Que had caught up with Dong the Third One. He was strolling slowly and leisurely on the long cobbled path. Landscaping, mountains, and lakes surrounded him. Willows hung low, and everything was serene and graceful. Dong the Third One remained silent and wordless as he walked in front. He led Xu Que through a winding route, and finally stopped in front of an ancient tower. The exterior of the tower was filled with wooden installations and traps. The floor was coated with a layer of metal, and one could almost see strands of lightning interweaving on the surface, crackling as they go around.
It was now clear that this tower was the real vital architecture of the Dongs.
Dong the Third One stopped outside the tower and turned to look at Xu Que. He was expressionless, which made him look stern and austere.
"Third Uncle, speak your mind. Why have we traveled this far? Am I supposed to clear the stages and traps?" Xu Que stopped several feet away and asked smilingly.
Dong the Third One answered, "My name is Dong Yue, the third of the Dongs. You could call me the Third Head. Unless you complete the wedding with Lin'er, you are not to call me Third Uncle. We are not that close!"
"Geez, Third Uncle, have you forgotten about your nephew, Wu Xie, by the shore of the Great Lake? The innocent and naive Wu Xie?" Xu Que shouted.
Dong Yue immediately frowned. "What Wu Xie? Isn't your name Wang Dachui? Why have you changed your name?" As he said that, he shook his head. "Forget it, that's not important. Go in first. There is someone who wants to meet you. However, you would need to climb to the top of the tower yourself. Otherwise, you would be unworthy to be the son-in-law of the Dong family."
"Yo, this is a test?" Xu Que asked, laughing.
Dong Yue nodded. "That's right. This is our test for you. Being our son-in-law is no easy feat! However, before we begin, I have to remind you that this place is filled with traps and danger. Even if it were me, I could not guarantee that I would emerge unscathed." He paused for a moment. "That's why you should think it over. Once you step foot into the tower, I could not save you no matter what danger befalls you. You could only rely on yourself!"
"Oh, there's no need to think this over. I am not going in, good-bye!" Xu Que waved his hand and instantly turned to leave.
"What?" Dong Yue was stunned, his face filled with shock. He seemed not to have predicted Xu Que's response. "Wait a minute, stay right there. Wang Dachui, what is the meaning of this?" Dong Yue asked.
Xu Que paused in his steps. He turned and laughed. "Isn't that obvious? You call yourself the Third Head of the Dong family, but you can't even see what I'm after! Can't you tell whether or not I want to be the son-in-law of the Dongs? In fact, I am only here for the Ten-Millennium-Flower-Dew. Everything else was a joke. Why should I clear this pathetic tower for no good reason? Good-bye!"
"A joke? Who do you think you are? Do not move!" An angry Dong Yue bellowed.
"I am leaving, leaving!" Xu Que waved with his back turned to Dong Yue as a gesture of farewell. He then ignored him and strode off. What he had said was the truth. He arrived at the Dongs for the sole purpose of obtaining the Ten-Millennium-Flower-Dew.
As for Miss Dong, while she was pretty, Xu Que was determined to return to the Four Great Continents. He could spare no thought for the great Missy of the Dong family.
Besides, Xu Que had seen his fair share of beautiful ladies. He had long matured, well past the time where he could no longer walk away when he saw a pretty lady. A beauty like Miss Dong was a notch lower than Jiang Hongyan. How could he be mesmerized by her?
"Wang Dachui, stop there right now!"
Boom!
At that moment, the gust of palm pressure came toward Xu Que's back along with Dong Yue's bellow.
Xu Que smirked and stepped onto a bolt of lightning. He dodged the attack swiftly and warned icily, "Dong the Third One, they say that you don't forgive the sin that is committed a third time. You tried to attack me three times, and I let you off because Miss Dong gifted me the Ten-Millennium-Flower-Dew. Try that again, and I will definitely kill you!"