Page 643 of Doted By The Regent King

Great concealment lies in the market, living a humble life behind closed doors; had they not disclosed it themselves, who would know who they were? Especially when all the information about them was available for anyone to discover.

"Lady," Li Shuangshuang looked toward Wufu.

Wufu came back to her senses and said, "My full name is Wu Fu, with ’Fu’ as in ’lotus’, but most people call me Wufu – the ’Fu’ that signifies complete blessings."

"Lady Fu," Li Shuangshuang gave a respectful gesture and said, "Miss Wufu, if you would please request the Ghost Doctor to treat my husband, I, Li Shuangshuang, am willing to go through fire and water for you, to toil like a horse or an ox."

Wufu raised an eyebrow, "Just with you? You grew up in the Duan Family since childhood, and your father’s skills..."

"Although I have been raised by the Duan Family since childhood, and my blacksmithing is far inferior to my father’s, I have learned about seventy percent of it," Li Shuangshuang said.

"Most of the weapons here are left by my father, but a small portion has been forged by my husband and me working together. "

Wufu looked at Duan Rong.

"Are you from Duan Lin Villa?" Jadeite asked Duan Rong.

Duan Rong smiled, "Lady is quite skillful."

It was only then that Jadeite turned to Wufu and said, "The Martial World once knew of the existence of Duan Lin Villa, but it fell overnight due to colluding with the enemy and betrayal of the country.

The master of Duan Lin Villa was exceedingly skilled in martial arts and had some understanding of Mechanism and Strange Gates, unfortunately. .."

"Unfortunately, Green Forest couldn’t withstand the imperial court’s troops in the end, and like rats in a trap, they were annihilated without a single survivor," Wufu took up the story.

Duan Rong’s smile was indifferent and tinged with sadness, his lips tightly pressed together.

"The women can forge and even know martial arts, the men know about Mechanism and Strange Gates, it’s true you have the skills, but also true is that you’re a hot potato," Wufu said in a steady voice.

Duan Rong and Li Shuangshuang’s expressions changed slightly.

"I’m just an ordinary young woman, how can I have the power to protect you? One misstep could lead to disaster," Wufu immediately added, "So even if you offer to be my horse and ox, I still need to give it some thought."

"Miss Wufu can defend herself with a Butterfly Knife, can discern people’s hearts, are you still afraid? Did I misjudge your courage?" Li Shuangshuang bit back sarcastically.

Wufu snorted, "You don’t need to use reverse psychology on me. If it were you, could you willingly court disaster? Are you a cat with nine lives? Even just to survive, you’re living in fear and desperation! I’m living well, should I risk my life for a servant? Do you think I’m a fool?"

Their skills as a couple were certainly impressive, but one misstep could attract calamity, potentially costing their lives. In such a case, it would be a major loss for her.

Wufu didn’t engage in losing businesses, that was for certain.

Duan Rong then said, "Miss Wufu, please don’t be angry, we have indeed imposed upon you!"

"Young Master Duan!" Li Shuangshuang gritted her teeth.

Duan Rong said, "Shuangshuang, everyone has their destiny!"

His words carried an edge of command; Li Shuangshuang lowered her head.

Still feeling unreconciled, she stepped forward, throwing caution to the wind, "What must we do for you to be willing to take us on, this pair of hot potatoes?"

Wufu’s gaze flashed, "To be put to my use!"

Li Shuangshuang was startled.

"Your abilities, all to be put to my use, even if I ask you to go against your father’s dying wish, to forge these things! Going against the will of your ancestors by passing on the Li Family’s blacksmithing techniques." Wufu pointed to the small basket of bombs.

Li Shuangshuang took two shocked steps back.

"If you are willing to be put to my use, swear a death oath, never to betray, only to listen to me – then I will take you in and also seek the Ghost Doctor for Duan Rong."

"Isn’t it enough if just I do it?" Li Shuangshuang asked.

"No, it has to be both of you!" Wufu declared.

Li Shuangshuang turned to look at Duan Rong, who shook his head, but she turned away, "I agree to your terms!"

Duan Rong sighed deeply.