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

Zhou Wu listed a series of examples, and Niu Er nodded as if he understood, as if what his elder brother said made sense.

"Brother is right."

"So as times progress, we must keep learning and not fall behind, otherwise we won't even be able to use the weapons in our own hands in the future."

Although his elder brother's words made sense, Niu Er still resisted with all his might. In the end, it was only after Zhou Wu gave a firm order that he was forced to suppress his anger.

"Alright, once you've completed your studies, I'll definitely let you personally take down the Cross Pirates."

Zhou Wu offered Niu Er a piece of candy after a slap, and Niu Er nodded reluctantly.

. . . . . . . .

The incident involving George and Robert served as a wake-up call for Zhou Wu, reminding him that the safety of himself and his family was extremely precarious.

Since Niu Er and Lin Niangzi each commanded their own army, they couldn't possibly protect Zhou Wu and his family at all times. Therefore, Zhou Wu had no choice but to seek out Wu Hongsheng.

"What are you here for?"

Wu Hongsheng was meditating and cultivating in his courtyard when Zhou Wu arrived carrying large and small bags.

"Hehe, I'm the kind of person who always repays kindness tenfold. Thank you for what you did last time."

"Thanks are fine, but why bring these mundane things?"

After spending some time with Zhou Wu, Wu Hongsheng gained a certain understanding of him. Whether for public or private reasons, Zhou Wu was the kind of person who wouldn't do anything without personal gain.

This was the first time Zhou Wu had come to see him since he arrived on the South Island, and he even brought a gift.

"A weasel paying respects to a chicken is up to no good," is how Wu Hongsheng described Zhou Wu.

"Is Old Wu living comfortably? Is there anything he needs?"

"The climate here is similar to that on the original island, so it's alright, and we don't lack anything."

"That's good, that's good. I was just worried that I wouldn't be able to entertain you properly."

"Get to the point, don't beat around the bush. 'Old Wu,' just call me 'Old Deer,' I'm more used to it."

When Wu Hongsheng heard Zhou Wu call him "Old Wu," he felt a chill for some reason. In comparison, he was more used to being called "Old Man."

. . . . . . .

"On behalf of the Nanhai government, I cordially invite Mr. Wu to officially reside in Nanhai City and become a formal member of Nanhai City."

"Why!"

Wu Hongsheng knew exactly what Zhou Wu was up to, and a mischievous urge immediately arose in his heart.

"Uh~"

Zhou Wu considered many answers, either to agree or to refuse, but he couldn't find a solution to this question. After a short while, Zhou Wu came up with an explanation.

"Our South China Sea welcomes talented people. Master Wu is the head of the Tantric sect. How could our South China Sea miss such a talent? Moreover, joining our South China Sea brings many benefits. For example, the house you are currently living in can be given to you for free after you officially join the South China Sea and become your private property."

Real estate was nothing to Wu Hongsheng. Although he was not as rich as Zhou Wu, he was still quite wealthy. The money in the treasury of the Tantric sect was enough for him to live a life of luxury.

Zhou Wu Real Estate failed to impress the other party, so he increased his offer.

"Furthermore, in view of Mr. Wu's academic research achievements in ancient martial arts, we will award him the Nanhai Honorary Citizen Award. So far, no one in Nanhai has been able to receive this honor."

This so-called honorary citizenship was something Zhou Wu wanted to return to on short notice. To put it bluntly, he didn't want to offer too many practical benefits; this kind of honor and empty promises were the tricks Zhou Wu preferred to use.

"what's the function?"

Wu Hongsheng smiled jokingly. He was a shrewd old man, and he knew exactly what Zhou Wu was thinking. In fact, after spending so much time in the South China Sea, he also intended to stay.

After practicing Tantric Buddhism for so many years, he has made no further progress in his spiritual cultivation.

As the saying goes, true hermits live in the city. He wanted to change his environment, so he deliberately sought out remote and deserted places to stay away from the hustle and bustle of the city, but his cultivation results were not as good as expected.

Why not do the opposite now? You might get some unexpected benefits.

Moreover, Zhou Wu has been targeted by cultivators time and time again, so perhaps following him will lead to some extraordinary encounters.

"Mr. Wu, please feel free to make any requests you may have."

Zhou Wu was determined to keep Wu Hongsheng.

Wu Hongsheng's skills are like a human nuclear bomb in this era. With him around, Zhou Wu has no need to worry about his own and his family's safety.

"Lord Zhou, I have only one request."

"please say."

As long as there are requests, Zhou Wu was overjoyed to hear that the other party had made a request. He was willing to fulfill a hundred requests as long as Wu Hongsheng could stay.

"Although our Tantric sect has a small number of members, they were all unfortunate people in the past. We hope that the court will not pursue their past any further."

Zhou Wu really didn't expect Wu Hongsheng to make this request, and he made it so obvious that these people from the Tantric sect had a history of such behavior.

If it were just a trivial matter, Zhou Wu would definitely agree. But who knows what laws these people have broken? What if they are hiding some rebels or murderers? Then Zhou Wu would be in a difficult situation.

"Don't worry, Lord Zhou. At most, they are either fugitive slaves or tax evaders. They are not the criminals you are worried about."

Holy crap, that's amazing.

How did you know what I was thinking?

"It's not hard to guess from your expression."

"Not mind reading?"

What is mind reading?

"That's good."

Zhou Wu was almost paralyzed with fear. If the other party really had mind-reading abilities, Zhou Wu definitely wouldn't dare keep them by his side, otherwise he would lose all his secrets.

"If what you say is true, then I will agree for now. I will find a way to handle the case with the imperial court."

"Alright, thank you very much, Lord Zhou. I will look forward to your guidance in the future."

"Haha, welcome Mr. Wu to the South China Sea."

Wu Hongsheng's joining the South China Sea gave Zhou Wu a huge boost of confidence, and he no longer had to worry about the safety of himself and his family.

. . . . . . . . .

"Hey old man, can you teach me your skills?"

"Hmph, just a few days ago he was all about Old Man Wu, and now he's all old man?"

It has to be admitted that Wu Hongsheng, having lived a long life, is quite good at judging people. When Zhou Wu needs something from him, he will treat him like a grandson.

"Didn't you say that calling you 'old man' makes you feel more affectionate?"

"you..."

Wu Hongsheng, who had never lost his temper since he began his cultivation, had been angered by Zhou Wu countless times these past few days. In the end, he only managed to calm his mind by constantly reciting the Heart-Cleansing Mantra.

"You want to learn?"

"I do, of course I do."

“I can certainly teach you, but I’m afraid you won’t be able to stick with it.”

“You underestimate me. I suffered a lot when I was learning kung fu from Niu Er.”

Wu Hongsheng sneered inwardly. It wasn't that he looked down on Zhou Wu; Niu Er could still be salvaged, and under his tutelage, his martial arts would improve significantly without any problem. But Zhou Wu's life was pretty much over.