My Master is the Real Boss – Chapter 77

Chapter 77: Great Figure ━ Little Li

“Stop shouting, he can’t hear you.”

Xiang Jiannan, while making eye contact with the Bare-Chested Man and continuously praising him, felt a bit awkward seeing the other party leaning on his silver spear without moving. His Master was truly not stingy with his words, becoming more and more excited with each compliment, to the point where he was spitting everywhere.

“This young hero, Old Taoist, I see that your physique is very well-built.”

Just as he smelled a foul odor, he heard footsteps behind him. Turning around, he saw Li Jin and a Green-Robed Elder slowly approaching.

The old man walked in front of Li Jin, looking about the same age as his Master. He had a goatee, his hair was meticulously combed, and his eyes were exceptionally deep. When he smiled, the wrinkles on his face moved like gullies.

His steps were firm, and he sized them both up as he walked with a splayed gait.

“Young Hero Li.”

When Li Jin reached his side, Xiang Jiannan responded with a casual greeting. As he spoke, he noticed that his Master wasn’t moving. Turning his head, he found that he was already locked in an eye contact with the Green-Robed Elder.

The two were exchanging intense glances, their eyes revealing a mutual appreciation.

Not knowing how to address the Green-Robed Elder in front of him, Xiang Jiannan was waiting for Li Jin to introduce him. However, his Master suddenly interrupted, so he could only stand there and let them finish their exchange first.

This old man should be Li Si. His stature and temperament were all on point, and compared to his Master, he seemed to have even more energy.

A superior’s demeanor cannot be concealed in their every move. Under his gaze, he felt like meat on a chopping board, if not completely at his mercy, then almost completely stripped bare.

Fortunately, his main attention was now focused on his Master, only occasionally glancing at him, which was acceptable.

“You are Gao Yu’an, the Master of Ping’an Temple?”

Seeing that the old Taoist in front of him was smiling even more brightly than he was, the Green-Robed Elder was silent for a moment before laughing heartily:

“I am Li Si. Old Taoist Priest, please don’t be restrained. My Fu Mo Si is always very lenient with friends.”

After speaking, he pointed to the man who was still standing with his spear and motioned for him to come to his side quickly:

“This man is called Tang Ning. He has been deaf since childhood.”

So that’s how it was. He thought the Bare-Chested Man was just aloof. My Fu Mo Si, what a boastful tone.

Listening to Li Si speak as if he was chatting casually, Xiang Jiannan took a deep breath and secretly pondered. The first meeting wasn’t as stressful as he had imagined. Perhaps it was because of this that he had a problem with this great figure from the Fu Mo Si.

How could the Fu Mo Si belong to you, Li Si? You’re not being humble at all. Such an important institution should belong to the great person sitting in the palace. Old man, you can’t speak so casually.

While he was lost in thought, picking at nits, the Bare-Chested Man had already walked to their side. He held the silver spear in his hand, and when he looked at Li Si, he still had the same expression.

He had no expression, and he tilted his ear as if he was waiting for instructions.

“Do you know how those two Taoist priests were praising you just now?”

Li Si’s actions were strange when he was communicating with Tang Ning, relying entirely on his mouth.

Knowing that the other party couldn’t hear, he still asked questions. This method, Little Taoist, I don’t understand. Could it be that Tang Ning understands lip reading? It was highly likely. Aside from distance and other factors, this Bare-Chested Man might have genuinely been unwilling to pay attention to their master and disciple before.

How well I train is none of your business. Being able to wield the silver spear so beautifully, he naturally has the capital to be arrogant. Immersed in the pleasure of his moves, he has no time to pay attention to everything happening around him.

“What did you say? Speak louder, I’ll see if I can hear it.”

Bending his body slightly and leaning his head forward, Tang Ning spoke with a serious listening expression, his voice very loud, as if afraid that Li Si wouldn’t hear him clearly:

“I remember everything you said. Give those two Taoists a taste of their own medicine. Don’t worry, your subordinate has it all figured out.”

This Tang Ning, not only can’t hear, but his eyesight is also a bit bad. Two Taoist priests, aren’t they all standing right next to you? And to speak so loudly that the entire courtyard can hear.

Turning his head to look at Li Si, Xiang Jiannan saw that his expression hadn’t changed at all. He was still smiling at Tang Ning, seemingly helpless:

“He’s out of his mind again. Tang Ning, if you have nothing to do, go and get busy.”

As soon as he finished speaking, he heard Tang Ning say “Yes, sir” and leave with his silver spear at an extremely fast speed. In just a few breaths, he had leaped over the enclosing wall.

The spear handle made a crisp sound as it hit the top of the wall, causing the four people behind him to have different thoughts.

This Tang Ning was indeed out of his mind. He didn’t use the big door, but insisted on jumping over the wall. If that’s the case, how did he hear the last sentence clearly? It’s truly unfathomable.

“Master Li’s guidance is truly effective. Old Taoist Gao Yu’an admires it.”

After Tang Ning and his silver spear disappeared, Gao Yu’an finally opened his mouth to reply, displaying such a respectful posture for the first time, which Xiang Jiannan did not expect.

Lowering his stance, his Master was still very perceptive. He knew how to speak to different people. He thought this old Taoist would never bow down.

This attitude was very smooth.

“Old Taoist Priest, you mustn’t. You and I look about the same age. Titles like ‘Master’ should be avoided. I, Li Si, can’t handle it.”

Following Gao Yu’an’s words, Li Si quickly responded, acting even more polite than the old Taoist. Whether it was genuine or not, it made Xiang Jiannan and his master feel very comfortable.

If that were the case, that would be great. But how should he address this great figure?

Call him by his name? That definitely wouldn’t work. The same as Li Jin? That wouldn’t be appropriate either. He couldn’t call him Old Li, could he?

“Old Taoist, I have lived in the temple for a long time, and my speech is actually quite outdated,”

His tone was full of refusal. While Xiang Jiannan was still organizing his words, Gao Yu’an had already spoken:

“Let’s just call you Little Li. Old Taoist, I should be a few years older than you.”

The three people beside him were all rendered speechless. Xiang Jiannan and Li Jin almost lost their footing.

He started with a big move right away. Your old man’s thinking is not ordinary. Little Li? Aren’t you afraid of getting into trouble?

“Very well, Old Taoist Priest, please!”

He felt that Li Si was about to go all out next. Regarding his Master’s behavior, which was completely inconsistent with his actions, Xiang Jiannan could only suffer in silence. Being reckless without considering the person was foolish. Even the Great Dharma Monk in Baofu Temple had recently changed.

Master, when will you truly mature?

He couldn’t ruin the current, somewhat relaxed atmosphere of the conversation. Like Li Jin, he lowered his head and followed closely behind the two old men.

Both of them were a bit uneasy now. Anyway, in Li Jin’s eyes, he could see his current state.

Not comfortable.

Clang, another crisp sound. They hadn’t even taken two steps forward when another sound came from behind. Xiang Jiannan and Li Jin turned back at the same time. The four of them stopped and looked at Tang Ning, who had jumped back over the wall, without saying a word, until he quickly walked to their side, carrying his silver spear.

He wanted to pull Li Si but didn’t dare. After carefully looking at Gao Yu’an and Xiang Jiannan several times, Tang Ning asked:

“Are you talking about these two Taoist priests? Please rest assured, Master, your subordinate knows his limits.”

Then, he flipped his silver spear and stabbed it towards Xiang Jiannan, who was closest to him.