Chương 248: Giant Whale Merchant Guild – The Wu Family

After enjoying a famous local breakfast with Yun Xi, Hui Wu, and the others, Song Que's group headed down to Yaochi Lake, where a specialized reception boat was already waiting. Between the three of them, they had three invitation letters. Even with Qingzhu and Shen Ziming taking up two companion spots, there was still one spot left, but Hui Wu evidently had no interest in bringing anyone else along. It had to be said, this bald head's face was extremely useful.

When the organizers saw Hui Wu leading people over, they merely offered a respectful greeting. There was no need for any procedure or inspection before someone guided them onto the small boat.

"Little brother, it seems you are quite famous. Just scanning your face is enough to get us through smoothly." Sitting on the boat, Song Que spoke with a tinge of sour envy in his heart.

"Amitabha!" Feeling mentally exhausted, Hui Wu simply chanted a Buddhist epithet and ignored him. But Villain Song continued to spout nonsense:"Miss Yun, I still have to criticize your Sea of Clouds Pavilion. During such an important festive occasion, you didn't even seize the opportunity to advertise and polish your brand. It's far too wasteful." Regardless of whether Yun Xi understood the modern terminology in his words, Grandee Song continued to pontificate like a true master:"Look at that...

Giant Whale Merchant Guild over there, they're doing a fantastic job! They were willing to spend money to sponsor the Yaochi Tea Party. Look at the billboards everywhere; even a country bumpkin from the mud like me now knows and firmly remembers this name. It seems the Giant Whale Merchant Guild will soon be renowned everywhere." Yun Xi:.....

"Young Noble Song, you might not know this, but the Giant Whale Merchant Guild is one of the largest merchant guilds across the four circuits of the Southern Region. Their influence is immensely vast, spreading across all of Great Yan and even beyond the borders. Our Yun family couldn't catch up to them even if we whipped our horses." So that's how it is. It seemed he truly was ignorant and narrow-minded, but Scumbag Song absolutely refused to admit his shallowness.

"Yun Xi, then you are even more wrong. It's precisely because you are weak that you must bravely strive forward. How can you allow others to overpower the host on your own territory? You must know that the Yangnan Circuit is the foundation of your Yun family. If they don't conquer this place, they have other circuits to do business in. But if you can't hold onto Yangnan, you will truly lose everything."

"And the helmsman of that Giant Whale Merchant Guild has an excellent mind for business. No wonder they could build their enterprise to such a massive scale. If there's a chance, I definitely must meet him once. Tsk tsk... formidable, very formidable!"

"Amitabha, Brother Song praises me too highly!" Hui Wu suddenly interjected, startling him. Huh! Annoyed, Grandee Song smacked the monk on the back of his head:"Monk, haven't you woken up yet? Who was praising you?" Pfft! This time, even Yun Xi couldn't help but cover her mouth and laugh.

After taking a moment to compose herself, she finally cleared up the confusion for Song Que:"Young Noble Song might not know, but the owner of the Giant Whale Merchant Guild—the Head of the Wu family—is exactly Grandmaster Hui Wu's biological father." Really??? Song Que's eyes widened, staring at the bald head in front of him in disbelief. F*ck, he truly was born at the finish line! No wonder this damn monk had such a strong aura of a local tyrant.

Even his monk robes were made of the most premium materials, with a bunch of blindingly bright golden threads woven into the edges. Grandee Song had previously thought the Lingying Temple just had great benefits. It turned out this guy's family owned a mine—and a spectacularly massive one at that. He had money when he wanted money, aptitude when he wanted aptitude, and the Heavenly Eye when he wanted the Heavenly Eye. What the hell are you cultivating for? Are you mental?

He had thought this guy was an orphan picked up by the Lingying Temple somewhere. Who would have thought he was a second-generation rich kid born with a golden spoon in his mouth? Heaven is truly unfair! Villain Song roared in his heart. As Hui Wu awkwardly nodded in admission, Yun Xi continued:"In the past, when Grandmaster Zhi Kong went to the Wu family to take a disciple, it caused a massive uproar. You must know that Family Head Wu Zhengdao had four daughters and one son at the time.

Grandmaster Hui Wu was his only male heir, so naturally, he didn't want him to convert to Buddhism. In the end, it was his uncle—the current Yangnan Inspecting Envoy of the Six Doors, Lord Wu Zhengming—who stepped forward to persuade him. Furthermore, Grandmaster Zhi Kong promised to do three things for the Wu family before the matter was settled." Crack... Grandee Song clutched his chest, his heart aching fiercely. Not only a second-generation rich kid, but also a second-generation official!

Are you going to let others live happily or not? Suddenly thinking of something, Scumbag Song's eyes lit up brightly. He hurriedly leaned close to the little monk and affectionately threw an arm around his shoulder. This book's true home is on another platform. Check it out there for the real experience.

"Little brother!" His voice was filled with an indescribable depth of affection and warmth. Seeing him like this, Hui Wu seemed to sense something ominous. He shivered all over, his hair standing on end. He tried to struggle for a moment, but Grandee Song's grip was like an iron vise. With his small frame, he couldn't break free at the moment. Therefore, he could only speak dryly:"Brother Song, let's talk this out slowly!" He could no longer maintain his facade of neither sorrow nor joy.

"Don't act like a stranger, calling me Big Brother like before is fine." Unpleased, Grandee Song unconsciously tightened his grip a bit. Unable to escape, Hui Wu had no choice but to accept his fate and submit:"Big Brother, whatever the matter is, let's talk slowly. There's no need to get physical."" Sigh.... little brother, what you're doing is not right!"

"What matter? Please enlighten me, Big Brother!" Hui Wu was on the verge of tears. Fortunately, Grandee Song didn't like being too intimate with men either. He let go of him, patted him lightly on the shoulder, tilted his head back, and looked at the sky with a profound, melancholic gaze:"Hui Wu, the ancients said: There are three forms of unfilial conduct, and having no descendants is the greatest. You brat became a monk just like that. Did you ever think about your old father's pain?

Did you think about the future inheritance of the Wu family?"

"This... actually..."

"No need to explain!" Not giving the monk a chance to explain, Grandee Song instantly glared at him:"Little brother, your father worked so hard and finally managed to get you, his only son. Tell me, aren't you letting down your father and the ancestors of the Wu family by doing this?"

"This..." Looking at Song Que's face, filled with heart-wrenching, world-pitying sorrow, Hui Wu inadvertently felt a tinge of genuine regret.

"Big Brother's teachings are correct!"

"A teachable youth!" Teacher Song's face filled with satisfaction.

"But what's done is done. Little brother, since you have converted to Buddhism and have a bright future ahead of you, you can't exactly return to secular life and go back to the Wu family. Your father is getting old but still has to bend his back to shoulder the family enterprise, and who knows when he'll be able to nurture another successor. You truly owe your parents a great deal. You must find another way to make it up to them in the future." There was nothing wrong with these words.

Let alone Hui Wu, even the people beside them couldn't help but nod in agreement. Yun Xi was originally wondering why this little thief was suddenly so kind-hearted today, actually thinking for the sake of others. But at this moment, Scumbag Song's fox tail finally slipped out. He once again threw an arm around Hui Wu's shoulder and asked in a deep voice:"Little brother, what kind of person do you think your Big Brother is?"

Forcing down his discomfort, Hui Wu pondered for a moment before answering honestly:"Brother Song's aptitude and comprehension are astonishingly brilliant, and you endure hardship with unyielding diligence. Furthermore, you possess a pure heart that protects justice and cares for the common people of a region. You are truly a role model for us martial artists; this little brother feels deeply ashamed of his inferiority."

"Haha, you praise me too highly, too highly. I'm not all that. Aside from having slightly better comprehension, being a bit more handsome, a bit kinder, knowing how to sacrifice myself for the greater good, cooking delicious food, being smart and quick-witted, and excelling at business, I don't really have many other merits." Scumbag Song didn't hesitate to put gold on his own face.

"Little brother, although we met late, we've become close. You must also realize that I am a reliable person, right?" Feeling the guy's large, dark face leaning closer and closer, Hui Wu shuddered and wanted to cry, hurriedly nodding:"Yes, yes, Big Brother is absolutely reliable!"

"Haha, that's good then!" Only then did Grandee Song let go of this bald head in satisfaction. Ignoring Hui Wu, who had backed away to the edge of the boat like a frightened bird, Grandee Song smiled radiantly:"Little brother, why don't you go back and tell Family Head Wu to marry a few of your older sisters to me? That way, us two brothers will become even closer, and my father-in-law can also rest easy and hand over the Giant Whale Merchant Guild for me to manage.

With my business genius, our merchant guild will definitely rise several levels. When that happens, Hui Wu, you'll never have to worry about lacking spending money. If you want to build temples or cast statues or whatever, just say the word, and your Big Brother will take care of it for you."

"How about it? This idea isn't bad, right? Your Big Brother here racked his brains for your sake to come up with this perfect solution that satisfies both sides." The faces of everyone on the boat collectively turned dark. Even Old Shen harbored the urge to immediately jump into Yaochi Lake and sever all ties with this dark-skinned man. Hui Wu's Buddha Heart began to violently agitate; he truly wanted to smash this guy to death with a single palm to rid himself of this annoyance.

He had to recite the Amitabha Sutra an unknown number of times before he managed to suppress the urge, choking out a breath:"Many thanks, Brother Song, but this matter will not do."

"What, little brother? Are you looking down on your Big Brother?" Seeing Villain Song showing signs of turning hostile, the group felt mentally exhausted. At this moment, Yun Xi couldn't hold back anymore and spoke up:"Young Noble Song, give up on this idea. Family Head Wu's daughters have all found their ideal husbands." Looking at Hui Wu and seeing this bald head nodding like a chicken pecking at rice, Song Que's heart ached fiercely. Such a great father-in-law, gone just like that!

Looking at what a handsome monk this kid Hui Wu was, his older sisters' appearances naturally wouldn't be bad either. There was a ninety percent chance they were absolute beauties. Why had they married so hastily? Indeed, there are far too many people in this world who want to reap without sowing, scheming to seize the Wu family's assets! Grandee Song inwardly despised these dark-hearted people, his mouth unable to hold back:"Little brother, how about you go back and tell your father to have another daughter?

It's just ten years or so, Big Brother can wait." Hui Wu's face turned dark, and he looked away, determined not to entangle with this bastard any further. Yun Xi also rolled her eyes:"You don't need to daydream. Family Head Wu's very first condition back then was a Tiger Flood Dragon Pill, which Grandmaster Zhi Kong helped him fulfill. Thanks to the pill, Family Head Wu already has another son, so there's no need for Pavilion Master Song to waste your effort." There goes everything, all flown away.

Grandee Song's heart was filled with extreme regret, but outwardly he put on a righteous and stern reprimand:"Yun Xi seems to misunderstand me. How could Song Que be the kind of person whose eyes light up at the sight of money? With my abilities, a few years will be enough to create a Giant Whale Merchant Guild of my own. I was merely worrying on Hui Wu's behalf. Since his father has an heir, I can rest easy." Scumbag! The group couldn't help but curse silently in their hearts.

"Little brother, how about when I have a child in the future, I let one of them acknowledge you as their godfather, and then they can inherit the Giant Whale Merchant Guild? With me, a future super powerhouse, acting as an escort, your family's merchant guild won't have to worry about development."

"No? Then how about just half? If not, a twenty percent share is fine too." Ignoring this brat's incessant nagging, under the threat of Hui Wu's faint, murderous gaze, the boatman rowed with the strength he used to suckle at his mother's breast. Before long, he had delivered the group to the location of the Yaochi Tea Party—Forget-Sorrow Island.

"Brother Song, everyone, this little monk has matters to attend to, so I shall take my leave first!" Before the boat even reached the dock, Hui Wu frantically tossed out a sentence and sprinted away.

"Little brother, remember to think about what I said!" Song Que was still wholeheartedly thinking for the sake of his little brother. Watching the person disappear onto the island, he sighed and shook his head:"In such a hurry, he must want to quickly deliver this good news to Family Head Wu. There's really no need!" Scumbag! The group silently cursed once more.