Chapter 66: I Am Magnanimous

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

Have you thought it through? Zhu Chuanfeng looked as if victory was within his grasp, and he nodded slightly. You will understand. It will be very beneficial for you to acknowledge me as your master.

Dont be fooled by your talent. You wont become a Forging Master no matter how talented you are. Without a guide, you might have to waste decades as a Forging Apprentice.

Grand Craftsman Zhu, what you say does make sense. Zhou Shu nodded in agreement.

Under normal circ.u.mstances, without someone pa.s.sing on an inheritance, it was indeed impossible for Forging Apprentices to advance to Forging Master.

There were definitely cases of self-taught geniuses, but they were extremely rare. This was the same in any world.

In his previous life, during the information explosion era on Earth, there was no one who became a scientist without going to university.

But Zhou Shu wasnt an ordinary person. He did not need to be self-taught. He did not need to learn!

As long as there was something in the Legendary Armament Canon, he would naturally be able to grasp it.

When ranked weapons appeared in the Legendary Armament Canon, he would naturally become a Forging Master.

Under these circ.u.mstances, why would Zhou Shu find himself a master?

Not to mention, Zhu Chuanfeng didnt look as though he was accepting a disciple from the perspective of cheris.h.i.+ng a talent.

If it was really just taking in a disciple, shouldnt it be a two-sided affair?

He actually sent two people to help Zhou Shu think it through after he was unwilling to acknowledge him as his master.

However, Ive always been a person with no ambitions. Whether I can become a Forging Master is up to fate. Zhou Shu shrugged.

I think its quite good to be a workshop superintendent. Superintendent Xiao is already so old, but isnt he still a workshop superintendent? I think hes living quite freely. Zhou Shu glanced at Xiao Zongshui, his eyes flas.h.i.+ng with coldness.

He had yet to settle the score with Xiao Zongshui. Now, he actually dared to jump out and fan the flames.

Just because a tiger doesnt show its might, do you think its a sick cat?

Initially, he wanted to be a magnanimous person and not bicker with him about what had happened before. However, he was courting death!

Xiao Zongshui was originally Zhou Shus superior and had squeezed him dry before. Even when the Huben Saber first appeared, Xiao Zongshui had claimed credit for it.

Zhou Shu had already disliked him to begin with. But when they were working to complete Great General Mengs mission, Xiao Zongshui had been quite cooperative, so Zhou Shu couldnt be bothered to find trouble with him.

Who would have thought that Xiao Zongshui would dare to find trouble with him instead?

If he didnt take action, he would be bullied in the future!

Xiao Zongshui couldnt help s.h.i.+vering when Zhou Shu looked at him. He subconsciously shrank his neck, but then he thought about it.

We are both superintendents. You have Her Highness behind you, and I have Grand Craftsman Zhu behind me. Why should I be afraid of you?

Her Highness wont always pay attention to a small workshop superintendent like you!

Zhu Chuanfeng originally thought that Zhou Shu had already figured it out. But when he heard Zhou Shus words, he realized that this brat was playing him!

Zhu Chuanfengs expression darkened. In the ten years that he had been a Grand Craftsman, no one had dared to toy with him like this.

Zhou Shu, dont try my patience, Zhu Chuanfeng said coldly. Zhen Cai, take him to the room next door and let him think about it calmly!

Yes, Master! The middle-aged man with the ninth-rank cultivation took a step forward to grab Zhou Shus shoulder with his claw-like hand.

Zhou Shu twisted his body and dodged Zhen Cai.

Zhen Cai1? Your name really suits you. Zhou Shu sneered. If you dare to reach out to me again, I will break your arm!

How dare you! Zhen Cai was furious. Although he was Zhu Chuanfengs servant, Zhou Shu was too disrespectful.

How dare a mere workshop superintendent insult me?

Does he really think that he can trample on me just because Master wants to take him in as his disciple?

Putting aside the fact that he has yet to acknowledge Master as his teacher, even if he has, he would only be a p.a.w.n of Master!

In his rage, Zhen Cai reached out with both hands once more. His fingers bent, and his nails glowed with a cold light. Like a hawk pouncing on its prey, he grabbed at Zhou Shus shoulder.

Zhen Cais strength was all in his fingers. His fingers could even pierce through leather armor. How could Zhou Shu, a Forging Apprentice barely proficient in the Martial Dao, withstand them?

Zhen Cai had a sinister smile. He could already see ten b.l.o.o.d.y holes appear on Zhou Shus shoulder, and then he would cry and beg his master to accept him!

Crack! Wood chips flew everywhere.

Zhou Shu had appeared behind Xiao Zongshui at some point. Zhen Cais sure-kill attack had forcefully grabbed the stool Zhou Shu had just sat on.

The hard wooden stool broke into pieces.

Stop!

Zhen Cai was enraged and just about to continue attacking when Zhou Shu loudly yelled while standing beside Xiao Zongshui.

If you dare to take action again, Ill call the Divine Constable Bureau and the Country Protector Army over to judge!

Zhou Shu was standing next to Xiao Zongshui, next to the window.

This was the capital of Great Xia. He only needed to open the window and shout, and very soon, people from the Country Protector Army and Divine Constable Bureau would rush over.

Although Zhu Chuanfeng wasnt afraid, he didnt want to cause more trouble.

He waved his hand, signaling Zhen Cai to step back.

Zhou Shu, do you really want to take things so far? Zhu Chuanfeng said coldly.

Grand Craftsman Zhu, what do you mean? Zhou Shu blinked his eyes innocently. I am extremely flattered by your desire to cherish talent. Its just that I know that I am shallow and not worthy of your teachings, so I dont want to become your disciple.

Is there a problem with this?

Ive never heard of anyone forcibly accepting another as their disciple.

Zhu Chuanfengs expression darkened. There really was no reason to force him to become his disciple.

But Zhu Chuanfeng had never been rejected since he became a Grand Craftsman, much less by a mere Forging Apprentice!

Besides, there was a reason why he had to take Zhou Shu as his disciple!

Very good. Zhu Chuanfeng coldly said. Zhou Shu, you are a talent, so I will be more lenient with you. My stance remains, and I wont change my mind for now.

After tomorrow, I cant guarantee what will happen. Youre on your own.

Zhu Chuanfeng waved his hand. Send the guest out!

Zhen Cais expression was cold as he glared at Zhou Shu and gestured him out. Please!

With a smile on his face, Zhou Shu cupped his hands toward Zhu Chuanfeng and Xiao Zongshui. Goodbye.

Zhen Cai walked Zhou Shu all the way to the door. Before he returned, he whispered darkly into Zhou Shus ear, Superintendent Zhou, the road is slippery at night. You have to be careful!

Thanks for your concern, Zhou Shu said with a smile.

He could tell that Zhen Cai was threatening him, but he didnt care.

Zhen Cai was just a rookie.

Although he was injured, if he really made a move, he could beat Zhen Cai to the ground with one hand.

Upstairs, Xiao Zongshui bent down and moved closer to Zhu Chuanfeng.

Grandmaster Zhu, youre letting him go just like that? Xiao Zongshui said unwillingly.

What else can we do? If we start a ruckus here, the Divine Constable Bureau will come. Would it be you who steps in or me? Zhu Chuanfeng coldly snorted.

I didnt expect Zhou Shu to be so stubborn! Xiao Zongshui said embarra.s.sedly. But he doesnt understand your strength, Grandmaster Zhu. If he knows your true strength, then he wont wait until tomorrow. Tonight, hell crawl back here!

Cut the c.r.a.p! Zhu Chuanfeng said coldly. If he hadnt already shown his face in front of Her Highness, things wouldnt have been so troublesome.

Hmph, why didnt you say earlier that you had such a person under you?

Grandmaster Zhu, I didnt know Zhou Shu was so capable, Xiao Zongshui quickly protested. If I had known, how could I have let him show his face in front of Her Highness?

If he had known that Zhou Shu had such abilities, he would have locked him up to develop new weapons specially for the 97th Workshop!

Its not too late now. Zhu Chuanfeng grunted coldly. Listen carefully. His Majesty has already seen Zhou Shus name. There is no need for any other methods. He must acknowledge me as his master. There cant be any mistakes in this matter, understand?

Understood! Xiao Zongshui hurriedly said. Grandmaster, what should we do now?

Do you need me to teach you how to do it? Zhu Chuanfeng said unhappily. Werent you full of ideas in the past? I dont care what you do. I only want results!

A cold light flickered in Zhu Chuanfengs eyes, and Xiao Zongshui felt a chill run down his spine.

I know what to do. Dont worry, Grandmaster. Ill definitely settle the matter. Xiao Zongshui gritted his teeth.

Let Zhen Cai follow you. I dont want any accidents to happen! Zhu Chuanfengs eyes flickered with a cold light.

Zhou Shu walked along the streets for a long time. He could still feel someone staring at him from behind.

He didnt mind. Although Zhu Chuanfeng was a Grand Craftsman, his Martial Dao cultivation wasnt high. Even if he personally took action, Zhou Shu wouldnt fear him.

Unless he shamelessly invited experts, but this was impossible.

After all, on the surface, he wanted to take him in as his disciple. Although he didnt understand why he wanted to do so, he was certain that he didnt want to make things too ugly.

So what if he was following him?

He could slap a ninth-rank martial artist to death.

Zhou Shu felt a bit regretful. He should have eaten at Zhu Chuanfengs place before turning hostile. What a waste.

Im hungry. Where can I find something to eat? Zhou Shu rubbed his stomach. Am I really going to put the bill on my tab?

He, Superintendent Zhou, couldnt afford to do something so embarra.s.sing. He was a superintendent and a famous person on the a.s.sa.s.sination list. How did he end up having to put a bill on his tab?

Even though he was just a superintendent, he didnt want to embarra.s.s himself like that.

Zhou Shu was thinking about where he could get a meal when he suddenly heard a voice.

Superintendent Zhou? Why are you here?

Zhou Shu was slightly stunned. Am I already so famous? I can be easily recognized on the streets?