The Youngest Daughter, Chang Le

Zhu Changle carried the drawer away, pacing back and forth in the clinic.

Her heart wasn't here, Zhu Changle admitted that. Her heart was in the Martial Arts World. All she wanted was to quickly sort out the affairs in Yunbei, eliminate all hidden dangers for her father, and once Que Long arrived with his troops, she would be completely free of worries and could go wherever she pleased.

Thinking about it, it wasn't wrong to call her a passerby. However, "Am I that obvious?"

"Yes, in my opinion, Miss Zhu is eager to speed up the resolution of the matters here. That's why you even care about their lack of strength, which, compared to life and death, is trivial."

Zhu Changle nodded, that made sense.

"It's because Miss Zhu cares about even these small issues that I hope you become part of the game. Once you are, you will be more invested in the affairs of Yunbei."

"If I remember correctly, you are not from around here."

"No need to hide it from Miss Zhu, if the problems in Yunbei can be resolved, I plan to bring my family here to settle down. As a future resident of Yunbei, I naturally hope it can be as good as possible."

Zhu Changle gave him a thumbs up. His planning was quite far-sighted. She should let him talk more with her brother.

Hmm, that's a good idea. Zhu Changle put the drawer back. "Tonight, after returning to the mansion, go to my brother's place. I think you two will have a lot to talk about."

"The eldest son has already visited me." Tang Ming's eyes were filled with admiration. "The eldest son is a genius, I admire him greatly."

"That's right, you should see whose brother he is." Zhu Changle tossed her hair and walked away without looking back.

Tang Ming saw her off at the door, watching her skip away with a smile. Although she hadn't promised anything, it was as good as a promise.

Being a player in the game versus a passerby was worlds apart. He hoped there would be more people in the game, more help, and that those in the game would be more dedicated, so that he could have a chance for revenge.

Returning home, Zhu Changle originally wanted to go and cuddle with her mother, but thought better of it and headed towards her brother's room.

Zuo Qing, standing guard outside, greeted her from afar.

Zhu Changle walked closer and circled around him twice. "Are you hiding something bad from me?"

Zuo Qing smiled. "Fourth Miss, you're wronging me. Everything in the house is under your watchful eye. There's nothing I can hide from you."

"I don't believe it. You've been corrupted by my brother."

"Fourth Miss." Zuo Qing stepped aside to let her see the slightly ajar door behind him. "The eldest son is awake, and so is the master."

Zhu Changle threatened him by raising her fist. Zuo Qing looked at her with a smile, not afraid at all. Everyone in the household knew that the fourth miss was a paper tiger.

Zhu Changwang's slow voice came from inside the room. "Since you said he's been corrupted by me, why scare him?"

"I don't dare scare my brother, so I have to scare him." Zhu Changle pushed the door open, revealing half her face as she smiled at the two inside. "Is it too late for me to leave now?"

"Where would you go? To the kitchen for an extra bowl of rice?"

"I've eaten outside, beans and rice." Zhu Changle chuckled, not hiding anything from her father and brother as she sat down and recounted the meal at the Liang's house, then mentioned Tang Ming.

"In my view, as long as the matters in Yunbei are resolved, it doesn't matter what the relationship is. But Tang Ming seems to think otherwise."

"Being a player in the game versus a passerby, one is personal, the other is someone else's. Tang Ming is uneasy." Zhu Changwang looked at his younger sister. "After all, with a blood feud now, his desire for revenge is more urgent than before."

"I understand him. The Zhou Family has done some really despicable things."

Zhu Maonian asked, "Have you made other arrangements in Gu'an? According to your previous plan, Ziming might not be there anymore."

"He arranged for the Beggar's Sect brothers to keep an eye on Tang Ming's family. The most important thing in Gu'an is them. If it weren't for the fear of alerting the enemy and ruining the plan, I would have taken them away." Zhu Changle poured herself a cup of water and drank it down. "Qiuli also said he arranged people in Gu'an, and if anything happens, someone will send me a message."

Zhu Changle concealed Qiuli's identity from her father and brother. In the Martial Arts World, friends are made regardless of background. What identity one has doesn't affect being friends, and there shouldn't be much contact with the family in the future, so it doesn't matter whether it's mentioned or not.

The father and son exchanged a glance and didn't ask further. Zhu Maonian brought the conversation back to what they were discussing earlier.

"The crossbow had a huge impact on Luo Ding. Not just him, even I didn't expect you to quietly create such a powerful weapon." Zhu Maonian looked at his children with pride. "I pretended to be impatient and came back during the noon break to ask about the crossbow. They seemed eager for me to leave quickly, showing how much they were invested."

Zhu Changle proudly took credit. "Isn't my method effective? Talking about it in the most exaggerated terms is not as useful as letting them see the power with their own eyes."

"Better than expected. This will speed up the collapse of Luo Ding's psychological defenses. If that's not enough." Zhu Changwang smiled. "The heavy bow is coming soon, add another notch."

"Heavy bow?" Zhu Maonian's heart skipped a beat at the name. "Similar to heavy war chariots?"

"Similar, but not as powerful." Zhu Changwang had many ideas about the long-lost heavy war chariots and had drawn countless blueprints, always missing something inside. Recently, drawing the heavy bow gave him some inspiration.

Creating a heavy bow already surprised Zhu Maonian. "Are you sure it can be made?"

"I've given the blueprint to Ju Shan. He said it can be made."

Ju Shan was someone Zhu Changwang had accidentally saved. With a pair of skillful hands, he could create anything with a blueprint. Zhu Changwang's wheelchair was modified by him. The wheels, with some unknown method, were exceptionally easy to push. He usually ignored people, only listening to Zhu Changwang, a man even Zhu Changle's coquettish tricks couldn't work on.

Hearing Ju Shan say that, Zhu Maonian knew the matter was almost certain. The crossbow plus the heavy bow, not to mention how much Luo Ding would be tempted, even he wanted to laugh out loud.

"Did he say how long it would take?"

Zhu Changwang smiled. "It'll be done in a few days. I don't rush him, let him do his best. Every time, he does better than my blueprint."

"No need to rush." Zhu Maonian looked at the water clock, stood up, and looked at his children, his pride overflowing to the point where he temporarily set aside his father's dignity. "With your help, father is much relieved."

"Father, your work is just beginning!" Zhu Changle stepped forward and wrapped her arm around her father's. "Brother gives ideas, I charge forward, second brother cheers, father cleans up, perfect!"

Zhu Maonian affectionately tapped her forehead. "I'll remember your contribution."