The Peerless Beauty Stuck With Me

"You want to meet the Golden Master?" Han Jiuqing cut to the chase right from the start, not even offering Tang Rao a cup of tea.

Of course, Tang Rao didn't mind these details. He wasn't friends with Han Jiuqing, and the fact that Han agreed to meet him was already quite an honor.

"Yes, I heard from Wen Mo that Mr. Han can get in touch with the Golden Master. I would like to discuss some business, um, I wonder if Mr. Han would be willing," Tang Rao said politely.

For Han Jiuqing to invite him to sit was a courtesy, thus speaking politely himself was also appropriate.

"What business are you talking about?" Han Jiuqing asked indifferently, maintaining a stern expression.

"Um, this… it's hard to say, but it's a big deal. It would allow me to make money, and it would also greatly boost the Bounty Hall," Tang Rao said.

Han Jiuqing remained silent, showing no reaction for a long while.

"It's not impossible to get you in touch with the Golden Master," Han Jiuqing finally nodded after a long pause.

"If Mr. Han has any requirements, please tell me. If I can do it, I will do my best," Tang Rao said with a smile.

"I know about the task entrusted to you by Master Lu," Han Jiuqing said.

Tang Rao raised his eyebrows; it appeared that Lu Shengkai trusted Han Jiuqing a lot, even telling him about this matter.

However, Tang Rao wasn't sure what Han wanted to say by bringing this up.

"Well, what else?" Tang Rao asked.

"Master Lu's current situation is not very good," Han Jiuqing stated.

Tang Rao narrowed his eyes, "Let me guess, is it because the Lu Family is forcing Master Lu to appoint a new Family Head as his successor? And if he doesn't appoint one, they plan to dismiss him as Master Lu, right?"

Han Jiuqing stared at Tang Rao, his mouth agape; was it that easy to guess?

"Families, you know, these things are quite common. The saying goes, 'the wealthy are heartless.' Although the Lu Family might not be a top-tier wealthy family, they at least have several cultivators and are naturally divided into factions. With Lu Tianhao's death, of course, someone becomes restless because they see a chance. Imagine if Lu Shengkai quickly has another child, then the opportunity would slip away again…" Tang Rao explained.

Han Jiuqing: "..."

"Does Mr. Han want me to help with something? To help Master Lu overcome this crisis?" Tang Rao asked.

Han Jiuqing looked deeply into Tang Rao's eyes, his first true engagement with him.

It wasn't until this moment that Han Jiuqing realized why, despite their estrangement, Lu Shengkai gave Tang Rao a substantial sum to investigate the murderer of Tian Hao.

This young man, Tang Rao, was very sharp-witted.

He simply spoke a few words, yet guessed everything that followed.

"Yes, if you help Master Lu get through this difficult time, I will connect you with the Golden Master and even speak in your favor," Han Jiuqing said.

"Mr. Han is joking. Even if you didn't mention it, I probably would have intervened. After all, in four days, I have to give Master Lu my response. He gave a billion; I certainly won't take it for nothing," Tang Rao said with a smile.

This was where the charm of language came into play.

Actually, he had no intention of helping Lu Shengkai; if it weren't for Han Jiuqing's words, he wouldn't care about Lu Shengkai's life or death.

But now that Lu Shengkai had made helping him a condition for contacting the Golden Master, that's another story. Claiming he was originally prepared to help Lu Shengkai would leave a pretty good impression on Han Jiuqing.

As expected, upon hearing Tang Rao say this, Han Jiuqing's stern face finally lifted a bit.

"Tang Rao, my dear friend, thank you greatly. It's a pity I didn't meet you sooner, and such a pity that the young man Tian Hao was not more formidable, ah..." Han Jiuqing sighed, still saddened by the death of Lu Tianhao.

After all, he had no children of his own and had watched Lu Tianhao grow up; he naturally had feelings for him.

…

When Tang Rao returned to the courtyard, it was already evening. As soon as he arrived, Xiao Yun rushed over.

"Tang Rao, why did you come back so late? I'm starving to death, hurry up and cook!" Xiao Yun shouted.

Tang Rao: "…"

I'm not a chef…

Of course, Tang Rao grumbled internally but he didn't say anything. Xiao Yun is overconfident now, and if he doesn't treat her well, she would probably quit being a bodyguard again.

"Let's make it now, go call Lu Jun and the others, let's eat together." Tang Rao said.

"No need, those idiots went out drinking and haven't returned yet, probably passed out somewhere outside." Xiao Yun replied.

Tang Rao was taken aback, "Alright then, call Nuahuai."

"Oh, got it." Xiao Yun pouted, and for some reason, she always felt that Qin Nuahuai was a bit odd. She's nice and speaks softly, but Xiao Yun just found it strange.

Tang Rao had just set up the grill when Xiao Yun and Qin Nuahuai arrived.

Qin Nuahuai had changed her clothes and tied up her hair, looking gentle yet vibrant with youth.

Under the setting sun, Qin Nuahuai's face was stunningly beautiful.

"Sect Master, what are you doing?" Qin Nuahuai was very surprised to see the grill, Xiao Yun said they were coming to eat, but she had never seen such cooking equipment…

"You'll know in a bit." Tang Rao smiled, then took out various seasoned meats and vegetables from his Space Ring, started a fire, and began grilling.

Gradually, a delicious aroma wafted through the air.

Qin Nuahuai, smelling the scent, salivated quickly, it smelled so fragrant, she had never smelled such delicious food before.

"Alright, let's eat!" Ten minutes later, Tang Rao placed the grilled items on a stone table and brought out some beer bottles.

Xiao Yun, quite accustomed to this, opened a beer, grabbed a grilled wing, and started digging in, savoring the taste.

"Nuahuai, eat." Tang Rao handed Qin Nuahuai a few skewers and opened a beer for her.

Xiao Yun glanced at Tang Rao with a corner of her mouth curved into a mischievous arc.

Of course, no one saw Xiao Yun's expression.

…

Time passed by, Qin Nuahuai ate and drank a lot, really enjoying her first experience of such delightful eating. Beer with barbecue was just perfect, so delicious she couldn't stop.

"Nuahuai, your hair is really nice." Tang Rao had now sat next to Qin Nuahuai, gently touching her hair.

A strange light flashed in Qin Nuahuai's eyes, and she leaned slightly on Tang Rao's shoulder.

"Do you like it, Sect Master?" Qin Nuahuai asked.

"Of course, I do." Tang Rao said.

"Nuahuai also likes that the Sect Master likes Nuahuai…"

As for Xiao Yun, she ignored the flirting between the two, just lying on the table, grabbing a chicken leg and munching away.

"Sect Master, shall we go to the room to talk?" Qin Nuahuai asked.

Tang Rao slightly squinted his eyes, not saying a word.

Of course, within his personal palace, Tang Rao handed Yan Wei a strand of Qin Nuahuai's hair that had come off while he was touching it.

"It might take about half a day." Yan Wei said.

"No need for the room, staying here to watch the starry sky and chat is also nice." Tang Rao looked at Qin Nuahuai, so fast, are you going to expose yourself? That wouldn't be fun…

"Tang Rao, are we done eating? I'm going to sleep." Xiao Yun stood up at this moment and said to Tang Rao and Qin Nuahuai.

"Go ahead, I'll talk with Nuahuai for a bit more." Tang Rao waved his hand.