Stop flattering me, system! I'm about to become a saint!

Chapter 21 Petty Scoundrels

Seeing Lu Dashan leave looking disheveled, the Li brothers immediately became uneasy.

They weren't stupid; how could they not see through Yang Song's intentions?

Yang Song declined Lu Dashan's gift because he didn't want to incur a debt of gratitude, fearing that one day he might be taken advantage of to repay the favor.

"Officer Yang, please don't misunderstand."

Li Fu said anxiously, "I came tonight to deliver the knife out of gratitude to you."

"If it weren't for you, Li Liang would never have been able to enter the martial arts academy. You gave him a future, and I really don't know how to repay you, so..."

"I see."

Yang Song smiled and said, "Lu Dashan came to see me tonight because he wants to bet on me and seek a greater return."

You came to me purely out of gratitude, and I understand that.

Li Fu breathed a sigh of relief, relieved that Yang Song hadn't misunderstood.

"Oh, right."

Suddenly, Li Fu seemed to remember something and looked at Li Liang, asking, "What did Manager Lu mean when he said he wanted to visit our home?"

"this……"

Li Liang scratched his temples, his eyes darting around: "Maybe it's because I have some talent, and they want to bet on me."

Li Fu was taken aback: "You?"

Yang Song asked curiously, "Brother Li, don't you know that Li Liang is exceptionally talented?"

Li Fu asked incredulously, "Him?"

Yang Song shook his head slightly. It seemed that Li Liang was hiding quite a lot, probably because he didn't dare to boast in front of his elder brother.

"Today, the powerful man praised Li Liang highly, calling him a genius."

"what?"

Li Fu looked surprised and scanned his younger brother from head to toe several times: "A genius? You little brat?"

Li Liangqian laughed: "I don't know what's going on, but I just have a decent aptitude for martial arts."

Of course, he's nowhere near as good as Brother Yang.

Li Fu immediately flew into a rage: "You think you're worthy to compare yourself to Constable Yang? You shouldn't even mention him! Where do you get the nerve?"

As human beings, each has their own place.

Some are peddlers and laborers, some are farmers and fishermen, some are doctors and teachers, and some are merchants and celebrities...

True dignity is not determined by one's position, but by whether one has self-awareness.

Li Liang, with only a little talent, became arrogant and wanted to compete with you. How ignorant he is!

Fortunately, Li Fu's timely rebuke shattered his arrogance and brought him back to his senses; this man could be saved!

[Reward: Eight days of cultivation points]

Li Fu scolded his younger brother a few times, then his expression turned serious: "Is Manager Lu also trying to give you preferential treatment so you can spend less money when buying pills at Huichuntang in the future?"

Li Liang nodded: "When we were at the martial arts academy during the day, Lu Qiyang said that from now on, when you buy medicine at Huichuntang, you should only pay me the cost price and I will never charge you an extra copper coin."

Don't be greedy for cheap deals!

Li Fu's expression grew even more serious: "Once you accept this favor, you'll be burdened with it. If they want you to commit murder or arson in the future, will you do it or not?"

Li Liang's lips were pursed into a thin slit.

During the day, he learned that he could buy cheap pills in the future and was pleased with himself for being able to save a lot of money. Now, after being reminded by his older brother, he realized that he had been thinking too simply.

There's no such thing as a free lunch!

Li Fu said sternly, "Our county's constable Ma used to kill fourteen members of the Liu family because he owed a favor to the Tiger Might Escort Agency. In the end, when the truth came out, he was dragged to the execution ground and beheaded."

"It's only been three or four years, and you've already forgotten all about it?"

Li Liang took a deep breath, put on a stern face, and said, "Brother, I remember, I will never again be tempted by greed!"

As he spoke, he secretly glanced at Yang Song.

Yang Song must have already planned this out, which is why he never showed it while at the martial arts academy.

Despite being only two years older than him, Yang Song is so mature and composed; he is far, far behind!

"Officer Yang, please excuse my poor appearance."

After scolding his younger brother, Li Fu clasped his hands in a fist salute to Yang Song and said, "My younger brother looks like a human being, but he actually has a pig's brain."

If I don't teach him, he won't know anything, it's such a worry.

Yang Song laughed heartily: "Brother Li is joking. Li Liang is just a bit slow, but he's still much smarter than a pig."

"Listen to this, even with all that, Constable Yang is praising you!"

Li Liang's face was all scrunched up like a gourd, and he still praised people like that?

Although Li Fu saw nothing extraordinary about Li Liang, you still noticed a glimmer of brilliance in him.

This person is much smarter and more clever than a pig, so how can you say that he has no outstanding qualities?

Therefore, it is not that Li Liang is incompetent, but rather that Li Fu lacks the ability to recognize talent and is far inferior to you.

[Reward: Four days of cultivation points]

Yang Song almost burst out laughing. How witty!

"Officer Yang, it's getting late, you should get some rest."

After giving his younger brother a few more words of advice, Li Fu clasped his hands in farewell and took his leave.

Yang Song did not try to stop him, but returned the greeting with clasped hands, saying, "Brother Li, thank you for gifting me the knife today. I will cherish it."

Li Fu flattered him at just the right moment, saying, "Officer Yang, with this knife by your side, you'll surely be able to eradicate all injustices in the world and make those villains tremble with fear!"

"You're exaggerating."

Yang Song laughed and saw the two brothers to the door.

After watching the two walk away, he closed the courtyard gate, returned to the main room, and drew the Golden Rainbow Blade from its sheath.

This knife is much lighter than the willow-leaf knife in the martial arts academy, and it will definitely add more power when used to perform the "Eight Forms of Self-Sacrifice"!

Yang Song stepped into the courtyard and began to demonstrate his swordsmanship.

In an instant, golden light shone everywhere, the wind howled, and killing intent filled the entire courtyard.

As the sword strikes intensified, his figure became almost indistinguishable in the golden light, with only streaks of sword shadows sweeping out like a storm.

"Bang bang..."

Just as Yang Song was having a great time, the courtyard gate suddenly rang.

His eyes flashed, and the turbulent wind of the sword in the courtyard suddenly dissipated. He finished his work and sheathed the sword with a clang.

Who could be here so late at night?

Could it be that Lu Dashan and his son have returned?

Who is it?

The man outside, panting heavily, said, "Brother Yang, I'm Fang Zheng, also a disciple of the Martial Academy. I have something I want to tell you!"

"Um?"

Yang Song narrowed his eyes slightly. What's this kid doing here?

He walked over and opened the bolted gate. Fang Zhengzheng was panting heavily, his hands on his knees, sweat pouring down his forehead, as if he had run from a very far place.

"It's you!"

Yang Song pretended not to recognize Fang Zheng: "I remember when I left the martial arts academy, you smiled at me."

What brings you here? Why are you so hot?

Fang Zheng wiped the sweat from his forehead hastily and said anxiously, "Brother Yang, I have something very important to tell you."

"What's wrong?"

Yang Song's expression changed, and he quickly invited Fang Zheng into the house: "Come inside and we'll talk."

"Why."

Fang Zheng strode into the main room.

"Come on, have some water and tell me slowly."

Yang Song took the opportunity to scoop a ladle of water from the water vat and handed it over.