103 You Won't Fool Me

Before Feng Wu could say another word, Old Man Ba said eagerly, "Come here, quickly. I've been stuck at this stage for a few days, and if you hadn't shown up today, I would have gone to fetch you. Here —"

It was unfathomable that the old man renowned throughout the empire was taking lessons from Feng Wu.

Feng Wu wanted to borrow Old Man Ba's refinery, so she was glad to help.

Just when they were ready to go in, footsteps came from outside.

The only other person living with Old Man Ba was an old steward, who took care of matters in his daily life.

The old steward came in to report to Old Man Ba. "Master, the mayor is here —"

Feng Wu frowned a little. Mayor Bi?

Old Man Ba winced and complained to Feng Wu, "Our mayor is so annoying. He keeps coming here for the pettiest reasons. Doesn't he feel like he's wasting his time and mine? He could be doing a lot of useful things with that time!"