The government was sending out wives, and I ended up with a princess from the previous dynasty!

Inside Qinfang Pavilion, steaming clay pots filled the air with the aroma of fish and meat.

Jia Daoshi suddenly remembered that he did not know the name of the man in black robes, so he immediately said, "I am Li Bai. May I ask your name, brother?"

"My name is Lei Bao, just a rough fellow, and I am certainly not as talented as you, sir. But you still address me as Li Bai, isn't that a bit too much of a favor?"

Lei Bao laughed.

Jia Daoshi was taken aback; he hadn't expected the other party to say that.

Actually, it's not just that I'm not being fair; I'll take your life in a minute.

“Mr. Li, you don’t need to hide anything from me. I already know who you are. Jia Daoshi, Mr. Jia, the master of the Jinshi School.”

Lei Bao looked amused.

Good heavens, as expected of someone from the imperial court, he has thoroughly investigated me.

However, I am not a master of epigraphy.

These aren't the main points. The main point is whether this guy actually knows his own plan.

If they knew, it would be a little awkward.

He is now facing a master at the late stage of the Vajra Realm. What does this mean?

He is the strongest person I have ever met.

Therefore, although Jia Daoshi appeared to agree with everything at this moment, his heart was already on edge.

If all else fails, then we'll have to take drastic measures.

At worst, I'll just get hurt.

The next second, Lei Bao said calmly, "Mr. Jia, the Jinshi Sect has always kept a low profile. Over the years, I have been searching for traces of the Jinshi Sect members, but unfortunately, I have never had the opportunity. Meeting you today, Mr. Jia, is a blessing from heaven."

Jia Daoshi was taken aback: "Brother Lei, what brings you to the Jinshi School?"

Lei Bao said in a deep voice: "The world is in turmoil today. To the west of our dynasty, the Longwu Dynasty is eyeing us covetously. To the north, the Di Kingdom frequently invades. To the south, there are barbarian tribes that are not under our control. And to the east, there are Japanese pirates in the seas."

"Besides these, there are also small countries waiting for an opportunity to act, and various martial arts sects establishing their own strongholds, creating chaos and disorder."

"That is why our dynasty has to prepare for war for many years."

"That is why His Majesty has ordered us to search far and wide for the whereabouts of the Jinshi Sect members."

"Every member of the Jinshi School is a master craftsman, forging divine weapons that can cut through iron like mud. In the past, when times were chaotic, the Jinshi School would always serve the court, forging weapons for the army to help resist foreign enemies and suppress rebellions."

"Mr. Jia is not only proficient in music, chess, calligraphy and painting, but also a master swordsmith. His ability to cooperate with the Xuanhua School is enough to show his extraordinary talent."

At this point, Jia Daoshi's worries subsided slightly, and he finally shook his head and laughed, "Brother Lei, you flatter me. These are just small tricks, nothing special. Brother Lei's invulnerability to swords and spears is what makes you a true hero!"

Lei Bao said with a serious expression, "Mr. Jia, even with all my skills, I'm just a brute, only good enough to compete in the martial arts world. But if you, Mr. Jia, can make good use of your skills, you can conquer the world."

"Brother Lei, you're exaggerating! Talking nonsense can get you beheaded!"

Lei Hu laughed heartily, "As long as Mr. Jia is willing to come out of seclusion and enter the court to assist my master, who in this world would dare to kill him?"

Hearing this, Jia Daoshi was even more surprised. Did this guy really want to recruit him?

"Brother Lei, is there a hidden meaning in your words?"

Lei Bao's smile faded. He glanced around, then lowered his body slightly and whispered:

"Brother, with your abilities, wealth and glory are within your grasp, and even absolute power is not out of the question. But all of this depends on you choosing the right master! Only then can you have a smooth journey!"

"Ok?"

Jia Daoshi was taken aback.

"Since the late Emperor's passing, Your Majesty, being a woman, is powerless to support the nation alone. The struggle for the throne among the princes is an open secret. The Nine Princes' quest for the throne has turned the court into a murky pool, rife with undercurrents! I have come here today for three reasons: first, to eliminate the rebels; second, to find a successor to the Jinshi School; and third, to seek out talented individuals for the First Prince Wu Ce! I implore Mr. Jia to serve my master and work together to conquer the world!"

"Brother Lei, that's presumptuous of you. I'm just a rough man; I have no interest in power or the world."

“Mr. Jia, I admire talent, and the Crown Prince is eager to find capable people. If you can agree, the Crown Prince will definitely befriend you! I haven’t met anyone as talented as you, but if I have, I will accept your offer even if you don’t agree…” Lei Bao said, then suddenly realized that he might have been too hasty, and immediately changed his tone, “Mr. Jia, please don’t be offended, I was a little impulsive just now.”

Lei Bao's last words had made Jia Daoshi wary.

If I don't agree, this guy might kill me, right?

Destroy it if you can’t get it?

It seems this eldest prince isn't a good person either.

Just then, another plate of grilled fish was served.

Bantianyao Grilled Fish is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with an irresistible aroma. Just smelling its spicy and numbing flavor makes your mouth water.

"Come on, let's eat meat and drink wine first. The grilled fish here is exceptional. To be honest, I invented this cooking method," Jia Daoshi laughed heartily.

"In that case, we really must try it." Lei Bao laughed and picked up his chopsticks. "Mr. Jia, you should seriously consider what I just said. This is an opportunity that won't come again!"

Jia Daoshi remained calm: "What if I refuse?"

Lei Bao laughed and said, "The First Prince naturally doesn't want someone as talented as Mr. Jia to serve his rival."

"Hahaha! Let's eat fish and drink wine."

After eating a few pieces of fish, Jia Daoshi's forehead was already sweating from the spiciness: "Waiter, you've put way too much Sichuan peppercorn and chili pepper in this dish today!"

After taking a few sips of wine and water, he was still burning from the spiciness. He immediately said somewhat embarrassedly, "Brother Lei, please forgive my rudeness. I usually eat simple food, and suddenly eating something so spicy is making me feel a little uncomfortable."

As he spoke, he pulled a small bag out of his pocket.

turn on.

"I just bought some snowflake cakes for my wife at home, but I can only eat a few pieces to relieve the spiciness for now."

After eating a piece of face cream, I felt much better.

However, Jia Daoshi rarely ate fish after that.

Lei Bao, on the other hand, had a strong江湖 (jianghu, a term referring to the world of martial arts and chivalry) vibe and was used to eating and drinking well. Although this fish was both numbing and spicy, it suited his taste, and he quickly finished it all.

There were also seven or eight empty wine jugs on the side.

At this moment, Jia Daoshi suddenly said, "Brother Lei, I have a bit of an upset stomach and need to go to the outhouse."

Lei Bao was enjoying his meal so much that he nodded without thinking.

Qinfang Pavilion was very large. After Jia Daoshi went to the outhouse, Lei Bao continued to eat and drink.

Not only the grilled fish, but also the sauerkraut fish in the casserole was eaten clean.

But he was also sweating slightly from the spiciness, and after taking a big gulp of wine, he still felt a little uncomfortable. Finally, his gaze fell on the snowflake cake left by Jia Daoshi.

"This stuff really helps relieve the spiciness?"

After a moment's hesitation, he reached out and picked up a piece.