If you traveled back to ancient times, while others ate Guanyin clay, you would actually have giant

"Brother Zhou, please have some tea."

The tea originated from Niujia Town. At first, people scoffed at this seemingly simple tea, but as time went on, more and more people discovered its benefits.

Doctors believe that tea has various medicinal values, such as preventing acne, stopping diarrhea, cooling down, and preventing stroke.

Literary figures believe that tea has a calming and soothing effect.

The story became increasingly exaggerated and sensationalized, directly leading to a surge in tea prices.

Because tea has not yet been widely planted in Dalong, some people have driven up the price of tea to exorbitant levels.

Niujia Town also made a fortune because it is the largest tea-growing area in Dalong.

"I didn't expect you to like tea too."

"At first, I found the tea bitter and difficult to swallow, but later I found it increasingly sweet and fragrant, which helped me calm down."

Hearing Li Shishi's effusive praise for the tea, Zhou Wu was overjoyed. He had been worrying about how to repay her life-saving grace, and here she was.

"If you really like tea, I'll have someone send you some another day."

“Brother Zhou, there’s no need to spend money. This tea isn’t cheap. Even I can only afford to buy a little bit occasionally.”

It seems Li Shishi doesn't know Zhou Wu very well, which is why she said such a thing.

However, Zhou Wu also gleaned from these words that Li Shishi's family might indeed be quite wealthy.

Zhou Wu now controls the entire maritime trade of the Great Dragon Kingdom. It can be said that anyone who can get involved with Zhou Wu can make a fortune. Zhou Wu thought that the other party's family was also in business, and he wanted to make friends with them. If the other party had any difficulties, he might be able to help them, which would be a way of repaying them. However, after thinking about it again, he realized that it would be too deliberate, so he didn't say anything.

"I'm going back to the South China Sea tomorrow. Welcome to visit the South China Sea, Shishi. If you need any help in the future, please don't hesitate to ask."

"Then thank you very much, Brother Zhou."

For some reason, Zhou Wu suddenly realized that the fragrance on Li Shishi was very familiar.

It reminded him of a mysterious person, but after observing him closely, he shook his head.

"Impossible. Shishi looks like a weak woman. She couldn't possibly be the one who saved me that night. This fragrance is probably just a coincidence."

That's right, the scent on Li Shishi is exactly the same as the mysterious woman who came to rescue Zhou Wu when he was first kidnapped by Hou Zhenghao.

However, based on Zhou Wu's observation, he could not connect the frail woman in front of him with the female knight-errant at all.

"Brother Zhou, what did you just say?"

"Oh, it's nothing. I was just saying that Shishi is so virtuous and kind. Whoever marries you will be blessed by their ancestors."

"It's not as good as Brother Zhou makes it out to be."

Li Shishi's coquettish tone made Zhou Wu's heart flutter even more.

No, we have to leave now, no one can stand this long.

"Shishi, it's getting late, so I'll take my leave now."

"..."

Zhou Wu left Li Shishi's house and went directly to Gu Xinyuan's residence, where Lu Da happened to be there as well.

"You've taken so long to come. I bet you wouldn't have come if you weren't going back to the South China Sea."

Gu Xinyuan looked displeased, while Lu Da gloated from the side.

"Haha, brother, what are you saying? I'm just recuperating at home."

"Then why did you go to Li Shishi's residence first after you came out?"

Damn, do they have informants? Their information network is so efficient.

When Zhou Wu was exposed to his face, even with his thick skin, he felt incredibly embarrassed.

"Brother, what you're saying is like the old saying, 'The best is yet to come.'"

"So I'm the one who's making a scene?"

"It does not matter."

"Haha, alright, brother, stop teasing this kid. We all know how young people are."

Since Lu Da had actually helped Zhou Wu get away with it, Zhou Wu couldn't help but secretly give him a thumbs up.

Zhou Wu then recounted his kidnapping in detail.

"You mean it's uncertain whether Hou Zhenghao is dead or alive right now?"

Gu Xinyuan wanted to confirm Hou Zhenghao's fate, after all, this man was a skilled fighter in the Dalong Army, and if he hadn't been bewitched, his future prospects would have been limitless.

"Well, but I reckon he can't escape. There are at least a hundred savages in that cave, all of them vicious and ruthless. Add the queen to the mix, and Hou Zhenghao is no match for them."

Given the circumstances, Zhou Wu found it hard to believe that Hou Zhenghao could have survived.

"It's good that he's dead. It's too good for him. If he had fallen into my hands, I would have made him wish he were dead."

Lu Da spat and said viciously, "He dared to bully his own brother, and he's already dead? That's too good for him."

"You must be careful when you go out in the future. You must bring some guards with you. You must not be careless. You are now a high-ranking official of the empire. You must not risk your life."

Gu Xinyuan took the opportunity to teach Zhou Wu a lesson. He had long wanted to criticize his third brother, who was used to being casual and did not act like an important court official. He hoped that this incident would teach Zhou Wu a lesson.

"What you say is true, I will definitely do it in the future."

Knowing that the other person was concerned about him, Zhou Wu couldn't refute it.

"If you don't have any good fighters, I'll send you a few."

Lu Da was also concerned.

"Second Brother, there's no need. These skilled fighters should be kept to protect you."

After saying goodbye to his two elder brothers, Zhou Wu dragged his weary body back home.

Zhou Wu felt physically and mentally exhausted after being scolded and lectured all day.

. . . . . .

The next day.

The family boarded the ship back to the South China Sea early in the morning, and only then could Zhou Wu truly relax.

"My husband, you must be quite tired from staying in the capital these days."

"Ah."

In fact, Li Baiwei knows her husband best. Apart from close friends, her husband doesn't really like socializing.

Everything went smoothly, and they arrived at the South China Sea, where the dock was already crowded with people waiting to greet Zhou Wu.

Madam Lin, Deng Yuanliang, Zhu Zhiyong, and even Master Niu were there. When they received the news of Zhou Wu's disappearance, they wished they could fly to the capital immediately to search for him in person. Fortunately, Master Niu stepped forward and, despite his advanced age, personally went to the South China Sea to oversee the search.

"Uncle Niu, I'm sorry to have troubled you."

Despite his advanced age, Master Niu traveled a long way to the South China Sea to oversee things, just to prevent everyone from losing their composure. Zhou Wu was deeply moved when he found out.

"What are you saying? I believe you are a blessed person, scholar, and nothing bad will happen to you."

Old Niu was starting to lose his teeth and his eyesight was failing. Even though Zhou Wu was right in front of him, he spoke to him sideways.

“Uncle Niu, why don’t you retire in the South China Sea and bring your wife over with you?”

"What's wrong? Do you think I can't do the work anymore?"

At his advanced age, Master Niu finally managed to obtain an official position, albeit a very minor one, but they made sure to straighten his back, which he had hunched over his entire life.

"I didn't mean that."

"That's good. Your Uncle Niu is still in good health and can still help you with the work."

"Then, Uncle Niu, you can work for me for the rest of your life."

"Haha, you little rascal, you're abusing the elderly!"