Steam Era: The Lord of 'Puluo' Chapter 1436: Master

Zuo Wugang was slouched over the edge of the pool, retching and vomiting, washing himself ten times over with jasmine-scented soap, yet still felt there was a smell lingering.

Tan Jinxiao had left, for Zuo Wugang would rather die than submit. Today’s battle of words ended inconclusively, and the two agreed to meet again tomorrow for another round.

Everyone was full today; how could they possibly continue the confrontation?

It wasn’t just a matter of disgust; if Tan Jinxiao decided to take it seriously, a single hawking sound could suffocate Zuo Wugang.

Bai Shoulian advised, “Master Zuo, don’t overthink it. Let’s go find Seventh Master to discuss what to do about this!”

Zuo Wugang sighed, “We signed the contract, and Seventh Master gave us the land deed and house deed. Is it appropriate to look for him now?”

Bai Shoulian replied, “What other choice do we have?”

Zuo Wugang walked from outside the house to inside and then to the back kitchen.

Cao Zhida snorted and said to Zhen Jincheng, “See? Master Zuo is pacing around again.”

After all this time, Zuo Wugang’s habit hadn’t changed; he just couldn’t make decisions.

After thinking for a long time, Zuo Wugang gritted his teeth, “I will go see Seventh Master and apologize. You guys stay home and mind the business.”

Bai Shoulian said, “Master Zuo, I’ll go with you.”

“You don’t need to go, it’s not a good thing anyway, besides, our restaurant can’t do without the head chef,” Zuo Wugang meant well, afraid that Li Qi would blame him and Bai Shoulian would get implicated.

But Bai Shoulian felt it wasn’t Old Zuo’s fault; they really couldn’t handle such a ruthless person, and the matter had to be clarified to Seventh Master.

Li Banfeng was at the Medicine Shop, inquiring with Juanzi about the overall layout of Three-Head Fork. He planned to explore further; Qiu Zhiheng, Xiao Yeci, and Lu Yuanxin were all present.

Upon seeing Li Banfeng, Zuo Wugang lowered his head, pulled a knife from his body, and placed it on the table.

“Seventh Master, I’m useless; there was trouble at the restaurant. You decide how to punish me!”

Li Banfeng frowned and said, “Put the knife away, and talk properly.”

Zuo Wugang lowered his head and said, “I’m a disgrace. I met a thug causing trouble at the restaurant, and I really can’t handle him.”

Qin Xiaopang stood up and said, “What kind of thug? I’ll go deal with him.”

Zuo Wugang recounted the incident, emphasizing how disgusting it was.

Bai Shoulian added a few words, highlighting that the opponent was a master.

Phlegm Cultivator, Gold Cultivation, Laughing Cultivation.

Little Fatty sat back down, “Brother Seven, find someone else to deal with him; I’m not suitable for this.”

This person clearly restrained Food Cultivators.

After listening, Li Banfeng nodded slightly, “Old Zuo, don’t rush. Didn’t you agree to fight again tomorrow? Find a way to win tomorrow.”

After speaking, Li Banfeng left with Juanzi and Xiao Yeci.

Liang Wu sighed lightly, “How many are leaving now?”

Liang Cai thought for a moment, “Should be three, right?”

“How could it be three? Seventh Young Master, Miss Xiao, Miss Juanzi, Mengzi, Xiao Shan, all together it’s clearly five.”

“What if we go with them?”

“Then that’s seven people.”

Zuo Wugang couldn’t figure out how many people there were; he only knew one thing, Li Qi left him hanging.

That just made it more embarrassing.

“I’m going to fight that Tan guy!” Zuo Wugang gritted his teeth and said to Bai Shoulian, “Brother, tomorrow collect my corpse for me, and later tell Seventh Master that I, Old Zuo, let him down!”

Zuo Wugang was about to leave; the people around wanted to stop him, but couldn’t.

“Old Zuo, stop!” Qiu Zhiheng called out, and Zuo Wugang stopped.

“Head Qiu.” Zuo Wugang looked at Qiu Zhiheng; after working for the Lu Family for so many years, Qiu Zhiheng could really hold him down.

Qiu Zhiheng asked, “You signed the contract with Old Qi, and the land deed and house deed were given to you. This business is yours now, right?”

Zuo Wugang lowered his head without speaking, Bai Shoulian explained, “We’re all just watching the place temporarily; I think it’s still Seventh Master’s business…”

Qiu Zhiheng frowned, “The business is already handed over to you. Is it reasonable to run to Old Qi every time something happens?”

Zuo Wugang said nothing, Bai Shoulian laughed, “Head Qiu, please don’t be mad, I signed the contract too, so I’m responsible too. We didn’t mean to trouble Seventh Master, but we really encountered a ruthless person this time.”

Qiu Zhiheng stood up, grabbing his coat, “I’ll go take a look with you.”

Seeing Qiu Zhiheng willing to help, Zuo Wugang saw a glimmer of hope.

Qiu Zhiheng said to Lu Yuanxin, “Yuanxin, are you free, can you lend a hand?”

Lu Yuanxin immediately got up, “Uncle Qiu has spoken, so of course I’ll listen to your instructions.”

Qiu Zhiheng looked at the Swearing Woman, “Elderly, I need your help too.”

The Swearing Woman said, “Help is easy to say, but this isn’t easy to handle. I’ve never even heard of the people in the Three Gates opening; if we fight hard, we probably aren’t their match.”

Chi Liuhe spoke timidly, “Why not call Root back and have a showdown with him.”

Zuo Wugang said dejectedly, “Can we still run this restaurant business?”

The Swearing Woman shook her head, “Old Qi didn’t call Root back, which means Root has other things to attend to. Building an empire isn’t easy; don’t burden Old Qi with these trivial matters.”

Qiu Zhiheng, fully dressed, said, “Let’s head to the restaurant first.”

Zuo Wugang blushed and said, “I had them clean up, but today’s battle was too intense; I estimate there’s still some smell at the entrance.”

Qiu Zhiheng chuckled, “No need to clean; aren’t you fighting again tomorrow? The smell won’t get any smaller.”

Cao Ye followed Qiu Zhiheng for some experience, and there were many exotic plants and herbs by the roadside, making Cao Ye’s eyes widen.

“Big Brother Qiu, these are valuable and expensive!”

Lu Yuanxin was displeased, “This kid is so disrespectful; is Big Brother Qiu someone she can call like that?”