Reborn in Liangshan: I built the strongest lineup

"Dabao!"

"Yunniang!"

After a moment, looking at the scene of the star-crossed lovers embracing tightly, Ren Yuan thought it was quite nice.

"They didn't give you any trouble, did they?"

Shi Dabao asked Yunniang, who was in his arms.

"No, but it must have been tough on you, being confined for over a month. It must have been unpleasant."

Yunniang tenderly stroked Shi Dabao's cheek. She wasn't a stunning beauty; she was just a pretty girl next door.

"It's okay, I'm fine."

Shi Dabao even patted his chest deliberately to show that he was very strong.

"Shopkeeper, I want both of them. Name your price and give me their documents."

Ren Yuan said to the shopkeeper.

"Do the guests want to buy their freedom?"

The shopkeeper immediately understood Ren Yuan's meaning.

To be honest, he wasn't that reluctant to part with those two people.

Although Shi Dabao was skilled in martial arts, major fights rarely occurred at Huibinlou. As a henchman, Shi Dabao spent most of his time resting.

Moreover, once he takes action, the consequences are often quite severe.

However, taking people away from Huibinlou is not that simple.

"Guest, what about the fee..."

"Wasn't it already 200 taels?"

Ren Yuan was somewhat surprised. What, 200 taels wasn't enough?

"That 200 taels is just for them to meet. If you want to take them away, that's a different price."

The shopkeeper smiled.

"So how much do you think is appropriate?"

Ren Yuan looked at the shopkeeper and thought, "If he asks for an exorbitant price, then I'll just smash up the shop."

"Shi Dabao is fine, but Yunniang is a famous courtesan at our guild hall. If you want to take her away, the price can't be too low."

"100 taels, I'll take both of them."

"Two hundred taels, I can't make things too difficult for the customer."

"120 taels."

"180 taels."

"150 taels."

"make a deal."

The conversation between Ren Yuan and the shopkeeper was quick; the transaction was completed before Shi Dabao and the others could even react.

"Shi Dabao, Yunniang, from now on, you will follow this guest and will no longer be part of Huibinlou."

The shopkeeper smiled and then turned to leave to prepare the identity documents for the two people.

"That's great, Da Bao! You're free!"

Zhuan Jiu was very happy that his good brother could continue to be together.

"Thank you, brother."

Shi Dabao thanked Zhuan Jiu. If it weren't for the help of this brother's boss, he probably wouldn't know how long he would have been locked up.

"It's alright. It's really good to see you again! And Yunniang, it's been so long since I've seen you either."

"Brother Zhuan, thank you." Yunniang also bowed to Zhuan Jiu in gratitude.

"Don't thank me, thank my boss, the big boss."

Zhuan Jiu originally wanted to say "Great Chief" directly, but felt it wasn't elegant enough, so he changed it to "Big Boss".

"Shi Dabao greets the Boss. From now on, my life belongs to you, Boss."

Shi Dabao bowed to Ren Yuan. He was very grateful. If Ren Yuan hadn't been there today, he would indeed still be in confinement.

"It's nothing, we're all family."

Ren Yuan waved his hand, signaling Shi Dabao to get up.

"Da Bao, let me ask you something. Besides the meteor hammer, what else can you do?"

Ren Yuan asked Shi Dabao.

"I also know how to use a knife. I have a family heirloom, the Wind-Splitting Knife. However, in restaurants, knives are generally not used, so I keep it in my room."

"Well, that's right."

Ren Yuan is now 100% certain that this Shi Dabao is the same Shi Bao who came later.

“Da Bao, now that you’re with me, you should start a new life. How about this, you change your name and drop the ‘Da’ from now on. You’ll be called Shi Bao.”

Ren Yuan thought about it and decided to return the name Shi Bao to him.

"Shi Bao, Shi Bao, what a great name! Thank you, Chief! From now on, I'll be called Shi Bao! Yun Niang, what do you think?"

Shi Dabao, oh no, Shi Bao, he thought his new name really sounded good.

"I think it sounds great, anyway, you're my stone."

Yunniang was very fond of the man who looked at her; no matter what he was called, as long as he was her stone, that was fine with her.

"Okay, Da Bao, eat something first. You definitely haven't been eating well during your confinement!"

Zhuan Jiu also felt sorry for his good brother.

"Yes, eat."

"Boss, before we eat, can you tell me if we really are the Chai family's gang?"

Shi Bao had also heard some things about the underworld. Although the Chai family was very powerful, everyone had to give them face.

But he had never heard anyone say that the Chai family had so many experts.

Needless to say, the big boss and the several burly men around him were all at least as formidable as Shi Bao himself.

"We are not entirely, strictly speaking."

Ren Yuan said with a smile.

"My name is Ren Yuan. Have you heard of me?"

"The pillar of Liangshan? So, does that mean we're all from Liangshan?"

Shi Bao immediately understood.

"Yes, these are all my brothers from Liangshan. This is Brother Sun An, the Dragon Slayer; this is Master Lu Zhishen, the Flowery Monk; this is Brother Mi Sheng, the Tiger-Riding Fool..."

Ren Yuan introduced his brothers one by one, and Shi Bao's eyes lit up as he listened.

"It is my honor to meet so many heroes today, Shi Bao."

"Shi Bao, let me ask you a question. Now that you know we're from Liangshan, what do you say? Are you still willing to continue following me?"

"What are you saying, Boss? You gave me a new life, of course I'm willing."

Shi Bao didn't hesitate much; he had been taught since childhood to be grateful and repay kindness.

"That's fine. Once we're up the mountain, you don't need to call me 'Big Boss' anymore. Just call me 'Brother' like the others."

Ren Yuan laughed and said, "Now that we've dug up Shi Bao, we won't have to worry about him anymore. It's like cutting off Fang La's arm!"

"Yes, brother!"

"Haha, Brother Shi Bao, I'll have to guide you a lot from now on!"

"Brother Shi Bao, after we return to the mountain, we'll leave the wedding to you and Miss Yun Niang, so the village can be lively again!"

"Yes, yes, the wedding banquet of Brother Shi Jin last time wasn't enough!"

……

When they saw that Shi Bao had joined Liangshan, everyone was happy. Lu Zhishen and the others could see that Shi Bao was a master. With such a brother, everyone felt at ease.

"Alright, eat up, Shi Bao. You haven't eaten properly for many days. Eat less meat and more porridge."

Ren Yuan gestured for everyone to eat, since things were over with Shi Bao, and they needed to prepare to leave.

While everyone was happily eating and drinking, suddenly, the innkeeper knocked on the door of the private room again and came in.

"What's wrong, shopkeeper?"

Ren Yuan asked, "This guy isn't here to back out, is he?"

"Guest, could you please borrow Shi Dabao for a moment? There's some trouble going on in the lobby downstairs."

The shopkeeper wore a wry smile. This was truly karma! He had just sold Shi Dabao, and now someone was causing trouble!

The other thugs in the shop were no match for that man, so they had no choice but to come back to Shi Dabao.

"Oh? What's going on? Who is it?"

Ren Yuan was a little curious; why would anyone cause trouble here?

"He was a fat monk who seemed to be planning to dine and dash. His attire was similar to that of this master."

The shopkeeper pointed at Lu Zhishen and said with some helplessness.

A fat monk?

Ren Yuan glanced at Lu Zhishen, and then involuntarily thought of another person.

Interesting. If it really is that person, it seems we'll have to cut off another arm of Fang La's today...