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Chapter 55: A Noble in the City, Mag's Surprise
Chapter 55: A Noble in the City, Mag's Surprise
"Magu, what is that? Is that even fit for human consumption?" The finely dressed young man pointed at the meat stall, his face turning pale, and his voice taking on a sharp edge. His disgust was particularly aimed at the pig offal on display, the faint smell of which almost made him want to vomit.
Magu followed the direction of his finger and saw that it was the pork stall that had caught the young man's attention. He couldn't help but feel a sense of helplessness.
The entire marketplace had fallen quiet at that moment.
As for the owner of the meat stall, he stood there, petrified. His sturdy frame was trembling, and he could barely stop himself from crawling under the stall to hide.
This finely dressed young man was clearly a noble from the city, one who was unfamiliar with the ways of the countryside.
Even Master Ma had to humble himself in his presence, so how could a mere pig farmer dare to offend him?
"Young Master Wei, this is a rustic place, and these commoners can't afford anything better," Magu explained with a forced smile. "You, of course, are of a higher status and should not have to lay eyes on such filth. Let's move to the side, so we don't have to be sullied by the sight any longer."
"I've already had people prepare the residence, and you can move in at any time," Magu continued, eager to please.
"Yes, let's go quickly. I feel like I'm going to pass out if we stay here any longer!" The young man covered his mouth and nose, his face filled with distaste as he hurried forward.
Magu quickly followed, keeping pace with the young noble.
The young man's bodyguards, on the other hand, remained silent throughout, their expressions unchanged.
It wasn't until the young noble and his entourage had left that activity in the marketplace slowly resumed after a long while.
Lu Qing emerged from the crowd, deep in thought as he watched the direction in which the young noble had departed.
This was clearly a young noble from the city, and his first encounter with such a person left an impression.
Even the bodyguards accompanying him were formidable.
Without using his ability, Lu Qing could sense that each of them was far stronger than him.
He doubted that any of them were below the level of a Muscle Refinement cultivator.
Who was this young man, and why did he have so many powerful bodyguards accompanying him?
Lu Qing had wanted to approach Magu, but it seemed that today was not the right time.
Instead, he slung the bamboo basket on his back and began to shop in the marketplace.
The supply of rice, flour, and meat at home was running low, so he intended to stock up.
Salt, however, was not an issue. His master had bought a large bag during his last trip to the city, enough to last them through the next year.
As Lu Qing happily made his purchases, Magu, on the other hand, emerged from the residence with a troubled expression.
He never expected the young master of the Wei family to show up in this small town.
And to make matters worse, he had to put on a welcoming smile.
If the clan found out that he hadn't properly hosted the young master, there would be consequences.
But this young master Wei was known for his arrogance and difficult temperament, even in the city.
If there had been any other option, Magu would have preferred to avoid dealing with this young noble.
Doing a good job of hosting him would bring no praise, but any misstep would bring a world of trouble.
The most important thing was that if anything happened to the young master while he was in Magu's care, not even the clan could protect him.
Despite his reluctance, Magu was powerless to do anything but comply.
All he could do now was pray that the young noble would find what he was looking for and leave quickly.
Each day the young master spent here was another day of worry and anxiety for Magu.
Chapter 55: A Meeting in the Marketplace, Magu's Surprise
Magu made his way to the marketplace, his mind filled with worry. He needed to address a few matters, such as asking the vendors selling poultry and pork to temporarily refrain from setting up shop. After the young noble's reaction, he couldn't risk another incident that might offend the fastidious young master.
Upon arriving at the marketplace, Magu immediately headed towards the pork stall. The stout man who usually ran the stall was quite respectful towards him, and Magu thought it best to give him a break for now.
"Young sir, take a look. Today's fatty and lean meat is especially good. Point out which piece you want, and I'll give you a good price," Magu heard as he approached.
He found this strange, as the stall owner was usually quite stingy. While he wouldn't cheat customers, he also wouldn't give away extra meat. So, it was surprising to hear him offer a discount today.
Then, Magu spotted a young man with a bamboo basket on his back, standing there and carefully selecting a piece of meat. Magu felt that the young man looked vaguely familiar, but he just couldn't place him.
Just as Magu was trying to recall where he had seen the young man before, the latter straightened up and pointed at a piece of meat on the stall.
"Boss, I'll take this one, the biggest one," the young man said.
At that moment, Magu finally caught a clear glimpse of the young man's profile and immediately recognized him.
It was the same young man who had claimed to be Master Chen's disciple over a month ago!
Seeing Lu Qing, Magu was reminded of certain matters.
Over half a month ago, Lu Qing had come to the marketplace and bought quite a few things, introducing himself as a disciple of the renowned Master Chen.
After that incident, Magu had sent his men to investigate Cuiji Village.
To his surprise, the young man hadn't been lying. Lu Qing was indeed studying under Master Chen.
This information had piqued Magu's interest, and he had contemplated ways to forge a closer relationship with Lu Qing.
However, he never expected that after that one visit, Lu Qing would disappear from the marketplace.
All his preparations had been in vain, and his position made it impossible for him to take the initiative to visit Cuiji Village and befriend Lu Qing. Doing so would make his intentions too obvious.
Just when he thought the opportunity had passed, Lu Qing had reappeared.
Magu was delighted, and the troubles caused by the young noble from the Wei family temporarily faded from his mind.
He stepped forward and greeted, "Lu Qing, it's been a while."
Lu Qing, who had been selecting a large piece of marbled pork, looked up at the sound of Magu's voice and was surprised to see him there.
"Oh, it's you, Magu. It has been a while," Lu Qing replied, a smile spreading across his face.
At that moment, Magu got a good look at Lu Qing's current appearance, and he was stunned.
Lu Qing had changed drastically compared to the last time he had seen him over a month ago.
Back then, Lu Qing had been thin and worn out, his face pale and his clothes patched. He had looked every bit the part of an inconspicuous and impoverished youth from the countryside.
This was one of the reasons Magu had sent his men to investigate Cuiji Village. In his opinion, if Lu Qing was truly Master Chen's disciple, he shouldn't have been living in such destitute conditions.
But now, while Lu Qing's clothing remained unchanged, his physical transformation was remarkable.
His frame was no longer thin, and he stood tall and straight. His complexion was healthy, and his eyes held a lively spark.
More importantly, Magu could sense the vigorous qi and blood flowing within Lu Qing's body.
A Qi Refinement cultivator?!
Magu's heart stirred with shock and curiosity.
(End of Chapter)
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