Starting with choosing a wife, creating the most powerful Xia

"My husband..."

Chu Ling'er's expression changed slightly, feeling that Chu Xuan was making a deal that was definitely going to lose money.

"Don't worry, I'm very confident that we will win."

Before Chu Ling'er could even offer any words of advice, Chu Xuan resolutely delivered this statement, effectively shutting her down.

Chen Xuening shook her head slightly.

She thought Chu Xuan was humiliating himself, which was utterly ridiculous.

The barbaric woman never expected that Chu Xuan would dare to make such a bet with her, and she agreed without hesitation.

"bring it on!"

The barbaric woman extended her left hand, saying arrogantly, "I'll use my left hand to fight you, as a way of giving you a handicap."

"Okay, as long as you don't go back on your word." Chu Xuan smiled.

With Chen Xuening and Chu Ling'er as witnesses, the result of their arm wrestling match was quickly announced.

Chu Xuan's victory was incredibly incredible; he could even be said to have defeated the barbarian woman with ease.

The barbaric woman was initially unconvinced and tried twice with her left hand. At Chu Xuan's instruction, she switched to her right hand and fought Chu Xuan once.

But without exception, they all lost.

"That's impossible! There's no reason why I should be weaker than you!"

The barbaric woman was shocked, completely unable to understand how she had lost.

"So now do you admit that I've won, and are you willing to follow me from this point forward?"

Chu Xuan didn't rush to explain how he won, but instead asked the barbarian woman if she was willing to keep her promise.

Although the barbarian woman was unwilling, she still said without hesitation, "A bet is a bet. Since I have failed to beat you several times, I will naturally be at your disposal from now on."

"Good! He's definitely a straightforward person."

Chu Xuan snapped his fingers before explaining why he had won.

“I am indeed not as strong as you. The reason I was able to win the arm wrestling match is because I used a trick. Once you master this trick, not only can I win, but even Ling’er, who is weak and helpless, can still defeat you.”

"Can I do it too?" Chu Ling'er asked with a surprised look.

"Okay, come on, I'll teach you."

As Chu Xuan spoke, he passed on the secret to Chu Ling'er in front of everyone.

"When shaking hands, press your thumb against the other person's palm at a pressure point. The harder the other person tries, the stronger the reaction force will be on their hand."

"It is difficult for a person to overcome their own strength, let alone with the help of additional strength."

After learning the technique, Chu Ling'er immediately challenged the barbarian woman to a duel and actually won.

"What if I use this method too?" the barbarian woman asked, looking unconvinced.

"Of course you win, after all, you're stronger."

Chu Xuan shrugged and said earnestly, "However, although you are very strong, you rely too much on your strength and don't use your brain enough, so you are easily taken advantage of."

"So, you need someone like me to help you gain social experience. We can help each other out, right?"

The barbarian woman originally thought that after Chu Xuan won, he would show his ugly side and belittle her.

Unexpectedly, Chu Xuan not only did not do that, but also calmly discussed it with him.

Human hearts are made of flesh and blood, and the barbaric woman's attitude naturally softened.

“My name is Lengba, you can call me A Leng.”

"Okay, Ah Leng, welcome to our big family."

Chu Xuan gently took A Leng's hand, and this momentary intimate contact caught A Leng off guard.

She had never been so close to a man before, and this sudden intimacy made her blush instantly.

Chu Xuan's sunny smile was like a spring breeze, warm and touching, making A Leng's heart beat faster involuntarily, as if it was telling a story of inexplicable feelings.

..................

After a morning of bumpy travel, we were less than ten miles away from the nameless mountain.

But it was precisely this last ten miles that was difficult. Not only was it full of potholes, but it was also full of mud. Even Chu Xuan, the young master, had to get off the cart from time to time to push it.

After finally navigating the treacherous path, the sound of horses' hooves suddenly rang out from afar.

Chu Xuan focused his gaze and noticed a group of dark figures galloping on horseback to his left, heading straight for the nameless mountain.

"Are they bandits?"

The coachman laughed loudly: "Young Master Chu Xuan, there's no need to worry. Our carriage has the Chu family insignia, so even the soldiers have to give us some face, let alone the bandits."

"They might not target me, but that doesn't mean they won't target my fiefdom," Chu Xuan muttered to himself.

“Wuming Mountain is impoverished and at the bottom of the fiefdom. It is not even worth the Chu family’s attention, so they will not bother with it. As a result, the common people living there are frequently robbed by bandits.”

Chen Xuening coldly replied, "As the new lord, you'll likely find it thankless and arduous, facing a bunch of unruly fellows..."

"What are you afraid of? Anyone who doesn't obey, I'll beat them until they submit, and let them know who's the boss here!" Ah Leng waved her fist.

"Violence is unacceptable and will lose the support of the people."

Chu Xuan shook his head slightly and looked at Chen Xuening, asking, "What are your thoughts?"

"It's very simple. By showing your lordly demeanor in front of the common people and driving away the bandits, you can not only establish your authority but also increase your influence and establish the image of a lord as the leader."

"good."

Chu Xuan's eyes lit up, and he adopted Chen Xuening's suggestion, urging the driver to hurry on their way.

"Ah Leng, get ready, we're about to go all out."

“I’ve been waiting for this day for three years.” A Leng nodded, her eyes filled with fighting spirit.

Chu Ling'er silently observed Chen Xuening's wisdom and A Leng's bravery, and a wave of disappointment washed over her.

She knew that she lacked both Chen Xuening's intelligence and A Leng's martial prowess, making her ineffective in helping Chu Xuan's career.

However, Chu Xuan seemed to see through her thoughts and changed the subject: "Ling'er, after I take office as lord, I will have to rely on you more for internal affairs."

These words were like a spring breeze, warming Chu Ling'er's heart and finally putting her mind at ease.

Chu Ling'er's biggest fear was being ignored by Chu Xuan, and hearing him say this now, a warm feeling welled up in her heart.

She nodded vigorously, her eyes shining with determination: "Okay, I will try my best, and I will definitely not let my husband down!"

Even if she couldn't be as intelligent as Chen Xuening or as skilled in martial arts as A Leng, she could still contribute to Chu Xuan's success in her own way.

Chu Xuan gently stroked Chu Ling'er's hair, his gaze passing through the lush trees and settling on the quiet village not far away.

That was the nameless village!

Nestled at the foot of an unnamed mountain, it stands alone yet resilient.

It was midday, and smoke curled from the village chimneys, the aroma of lunch wafting on the breeze and permeating every corner of the village.

The sounds of children's laughter and play rose and fell, anticipating the upcoming meal; the whole scene was filled with tranquility and harmony.

The Lu family, the village chief.

Unlike the dilapidated and unfinished houses of ordinary villagers, the house of village chief Lu Yongyuan is paved entirely with blue bricks, making it particularly eye-catching.

At this moment, a one-eyed man was talking to the village chief, Lu Yongyuan, in the courtyard.

Lu Yongyuan looked to be in his sixties, strong and vigorous, with a pair of old eyes full of ruthlessness and cunning.

The one-eyed man, his face full of scars, paced back and forth. "What should we do? The new lord of the Chu family is coming!"

"He's here, how are we supposed to continue our work?"

Six months ago, village chief Lu Yongyuan accidentally discovered salt ore in an unnamed mountain. Driven by greed, he recruited bandits such as One-Eyed Dragon to engage in the headless business of smuggling salt.

To cover his tracks, Lu Yongyuan deliberately had bandits plunder nameless villages from time to time, harming ordinary people!

Lu Yongyuan's old eyes were cloudy. After a long pause, he said, "There shouldn't be a big problem. The Chu family member who can become a lord in this godforsaken place must be an unpopular collateral branch. At worst, we can just give him half of the profits, which will be good for him to cover for us in the official sphere!"

The one-eyed man frowned. "What if he disagrees?"

disagree?

Lu Yongyuan chuckled, a glint of shrewdness flashing in his old eyes, and said menacingly, "Are your men just for show?"

"When he enters the village, you all must remain hidden and lie in ambush. Wait for my signal to smash the cup!"

"If he doesn't agree, this will be his burial ground tonight!"

"I refuse to believe that a mere collateral branch of the Chu family would dare to become an obstacle on our path to wealth!"