The Bai family’s estate, at the first glance, feels like a labyrinth where it’s easy to get lost.
When they built it, they intentionally designed it with military strategists’ formations in mind.
Long Fei seed to walk casually, but he was carefully observing everything around.
After all, these thieves might just be his good brothers, and he had to lend a helping hand.
Fearing detection, he did not use spiritual power to spy here, only observing with the naked eye.
Along the way, he carved the mystic patterns to break formations into his storage ring using spiritual power.
As he walked, he discreetly left them on the ground. By the ti the butler led them to the backyard, Long Fei had suppressed most of the restrictions with spirit stones.
With a move of Long Fei’s spiritual power, these restrictions would break imdiately.
Better safe than sorry, even if it costs so spirit stones.
If it really was Bald Dog and others coming, this would be of great help to them when leaving.
The butler introduced them, "You’ve seen the Bai family’s strategic defense points. Most valuable items are in the front yard. When those thieves co, they’ll be caught in a trap. Only the backyard, where the won reside, needs your care. If sothing happens, just protect them. The Bai family disciples will handle the front yard."
Jiang Hengshuo and his friends were naturally happy to relax, "That’s great, as long as we complete the task, it doesn’t matter where we stay."
The butler asked Long Fei, "Does young brother Hengyuan have any different opinions?"
Long Fei smiled faintly, "I’m the sa as everyone. Since the Bai family has arranged things, we needn’t worry too much."
"Good, that’s good!"
The butler breathed a sigh of relief, afraid that Long Fei might feel underestimated.
These geniuses are not easy to serve.
The Bai family is vast, valuing n over won.
After adulthood, the n set up their own hos, while others would be distributed estates.
Won are treated lower; those minors and unmarried, live collectively like in a military barracks.
The place the butler brought them was precisely the won’s quarters in the backyard.
At the entrance of a large yard hung a plaque reading "Won’s Courtyard."
Simple and direct, unlike other families that would at least hang a poetic na like Peony Court, Xiaoxiang Pavilion, Hengwu Garden, Rice Fragrance Village, or Autumnal Serenity Studio.
There hung a wooden sign saying, "n Keep Out, Violators Will Be Beaten!"
Everyone gulped, secretly thinking the won of the Bai family were like tomboys.
This kind of family had no scholarly grace usually associated with won.
Anyone thinking of marrying them should really consider carefully.
The butler opened a room at the yard’s front and invited everyone in, "Sorry to squeeze you all into the servants’ quarters. I’ve already arranged dinner to be brought shortly."
This row of rooms at the entrance was where the servants usually stayed.
Inside was a large heated kang sleeping platform that could accommodate a dozen people.
Originally, the butler wanted to arrange for them to stay here, adding a touch of special care by giving them fresh bedding.
After he left, they sat around a table, poured tea, and began chatting excitedly.
Jiang Hengshuo poured Long Fei so tea, saying, "Big brother, your sword earlier stunned us. It’s strange, you’re so bold with the butler, yet he didn’t punish us and is even courteous?"
Long Fei smiled faintly, "In this world, it’s survival of the fittest. The bold fear the reckless, and the reckless fear the desperate. The stronger you are, the more respect you get. Follow , be confident. If I have food, you will not starve."
Everyone raised their teacups, exclaiming excitedly, "Big brother is right, we listen to you."
They raised a toast to Long Fei with tea in place of wine.
Soon, the servants brought freshly prepared food and wine.
The Bai family turned out to be a casual lot, serving large plates and bowls without any aesthetic appeal, but they were filled to the brim.
The butler was generous, asking the servants to prepare the best food and wine for them.
The table was soon full.
There were all sorts of fish, shrimp, chicken, pork, and beef, even so rare dishes like deer, tiger, and bear paw at.
The wine was aromatic, obviously aged for over a decade.
Everyone excitedly poured wine for Long Fei and themselves, exclaiming, "Wonderful, this is the most relaxed task I’ve ever had. We earn points and still enjoy a feast."
"It’s all thanks to big brother for securing this for us!"
"Indeed, everyone, a toast to big brother!"
"..."
Jiang Hengshuo led the group in raising their cups, drinking with Long Fei.
Long Fei laughed and gestured for them to sit.
He asked, "Have you heard about the expert levels in Old Bai’s Family? Who’s the prominent figure among the younger generation?"
Jiang Yuanguang eagerly raised his hand, "Uncle, I know."
"Uncle?"
Long Fei raised an eyebrow.
Jiang Hengshuo smiled, "Big brother, you don’t know, this is our Jiang family’s ’Yuan’ generation nephew, a generation below us."
Jiang Yuanguang scratched his head, embarrassed.
Long Fei chuckled, recalling Jiang Hengyuan’s diary.
It noted the Jiang family’s generations: Heng, Yuan, Guang, Da.
Jiang Yuanguang was similar in age but a generation below.
In big families, direct and branch lineages are vast, all connected by the generations.
He told Long Fei, "I’m good friends with Bai Fengzhan. He said the Bai family is in a period where the females outshine the males. The current clan leader has two daughters, your girlfriend Bai Fengling and her sister Bai Fengwu. Among the younger generation, Bai Fengwu is the most talented and skilled. Among the elder generation, the strongest is the clan leader’s father, Bai Longkui, who is now in the Divinity Transformation Realm."
Jiang Hengshuo teased, "The Bai family’s generation nas are so tacky, all dragon, phoenix, making them seem like mythical creatures are about to appear."
Everyone laughed, curiously asking Long Fei, "Brother Hengyuan, don’t you ask Second Miss Bai about these things?"
"Exactly, Brother Hengyuan, Second Miss Bai should know much more."
"Brother Hengyuan, how’s your relationship with her progressing?"
"Have you two... you know...?"
"..."
A group of young n eagerly talked about these matters, their eyes almost alight with curiosity.
Long Fei shrugged it off, explaining, "Don’t ntion it, she has quite a temper. We can’t talk without arguing. I’d rather keep my distance than get into those matters."
Everyone laughed loudly, pouring him a drink, pulling out dice to play.
In the heat, they opened the windows.
The noise from drinking was loud, the table knocking echoed outside, waking up a group of won sleeping nearby.
Annoyed, they covered their ears, but the noise didn’t stop, finally driving them to action.
What’s the Bai family tradition? A military family, won trained like n.
There were ten won in the room, all 16-year-old girls.
They donned armor, wielded black practice sticks in hand, and stealthily surrounded Long Fei’s room.
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