Chapter 231
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Chapter 231: The Named Big Brother
"Big Brother!"
The two immediately started calling him this. Ye Yun felt utterly speechless, nearly tripping over his own feet.
These guys had been trying to kill him moments ago. Now they were calling him "Big Brother" just because they couldn’t win? What kind of bullies were they? Real bullies should exploit the market, dominate the streets, swear revenge after defeat, then bring back stronger allies!
Were these Fat and Thin Brothers even proper bullies?
Ye Yun ignored them, glancing around to spot two disciples peeking out with shocked expressions.
"You two—come here." Ye Yun waved at them.
The disciples froze, then shook their heads violently before vanishing in an instant.
Ye Yun frowned. What crimes had these brothers committed to make disciples flee at mere contact?
"Big Brother, stop shouting. No one dares speak without our permission," the fat one declared, waddling closer.
"Young but strong enough to be our Big Brother," the thin one agreed.
"Now when trouble comes, Big Brother handles it! When rewards come, he’ll share!" The fat brother nodded gravely.
"Fat Brother! You revealed our plan!" The thin one facepalmed.
Ye Yun massaged his temples. These weren’t bullies—they were walking jokes.
"Explain how you exploit the Trading Market." Ye Yun crossed his arms, stuck dealing with these clowns.
"Exploit? The Trading Market has rules. We never forced cheap sales!" The thin brother raised his chin.
"We just grab stuff and run. Enforcement Team forgets if you escape once!" The fat brother puffed his chest.
"Grab?" Ye Yun stiffened. The rules explicitly forbade theft under penalty of cultivation erasure and exile!
"Borrowing!" The thin one corrected hastily. "We borrow!"
Ye Yun’s eye twitched. Since when did "borrowing" mean never returning items?
"What else have you done?"
The brothers tilted their heads in unison. "Nothing?"
"Nothing?!"
"Nothing!"
Footsteps approached from behind. "Brother Ye! Should’ve known you’d cause drama with these fools." White Xianxing appeared, fan fluttering.
"Perfect timing. Tell me their crimes." Ye Yun gestured at the brothers.
"These lunatics wreck stalls every fortnight, hiding behind their backers." White Xianxing smirked at the spluttering brothers. "We tolerate their chaos."
"Lies! We borrow temporarily!" The fat brother turned red. "Stalls block my walking space—I need room!"
White Xianxing rolled his eyes. "They ‘borrow’ goods and break whatever’s in their path. Market’s been a mess since they came."
Ye Yun finally understood. These idiots "borrowed" through force, escaping punishment through connections. No wonder everyone fled them—they were pests no one dared swat.
"How many people have you killed?" Ye Yun suddenly asked.
The Fat and Thin Brothers froze, then shook their heads simultaneously. "Never killed anyone. Not a single soul."
"Right! We’re kind-hearted by nature! We follow sect rules – no random killing!" the fat brother thundered.
"Then why threaten me earlier? If my cultivation level wasn’t higher, wouldn’t you have murdered me?" Ye Yun’s voice turned icy.
"Never! We just like shouting threats! At worst we’d rough you up!" the thin brother protested.
White Xianxing nodded. "Brother Ye misunderstands. Though they bully merchants and ‘borrow’ endlessly, they avoid killing. Trading Market remains under Heavenly Sword Sect’s rules."
"I see." Ye Yun’s tension eased. These clowns seemed more irritating than truly evil.
"Still, their antics disrupt the market. Your discipline was timely. By the way, they’re Elder Shi’s grandsons from Tian Shen Peak – hence their boldness." White Xianxing added casually.
Ye Yun’s brow twitched. He’d planned to drop the matter until hearing their lineage. His expression darkened.
"White! Don’t ruin this! We’re solemnly swearing brotherhood!" the fat one panicked.
"Make us fail and you’ll never trade here again!" the thin brother threatened.
Ye Yun’s anger evaporated instantly at their "solemn brotherhood" claim. Suddenly he pitied Elder Shi – no wonder the elder indulged these dimwitted embarrassments.
"Leave. No more market disturbances or ‘borrowing’." Ye Yun waved dismissively.
The brothers exchanged glances before lunging at his feet.
"Big Bro! You’re accepting us?" the fat one begged, face scrunched.
"He hasn’t agreed yet!" the thin one corrected.
Ye Yun eyed them. "Becoming my disciples isn’t simple. You think I accept any stray?"
"What?! We’re talented! Influential! Handsome despite our figures! What more could you want?" the fat brother spluttered.
"Choose wisely! This chance won’t come again!" the thin one nodded urgently.
Ye Yun’s face darkened. Had they been proper villains like Ming Siyu, he’d have beaten them senseless. But how to handle these muddle-headed fools?
"Enough! I won’t take embarrassments like you." Ye Yun feigned sternness.
"Wah! You wound us!" The fat brother hopped like scalded. "White! Tell him we’re not embarrassing!"
White Xianxing chuckled. "Their… unique talents make them exceptional! Brother Ye’s luckiest man alive to lead them!"
"Hah! Finally you speak truth!" The fat brother preened.
"Fatty… sounded sarcastic." The thin brother tugged his sleeve.
White Xianxing kept straight-faced. "Who dares mock Tian Shen Peak’s jewels? Leading them requires lifetimes of karma!"
"True enough." The thin brother tilted his head.
"See? Even this hypocrite admits it!" The fat brother blocked Ye Yun’s path. "Take us, then we’ll adopt White too!"
"Brilliant!" The thin brother clapped.
White Xianxing’s smile froze – he’d walked into his own trap.
Ye Yun chuckled, imagining Elder Shi’s face. "Fine. You’ll be provisional disciples."
"Provisional?" The fat brother blinked.
"Disobey, and I disown you." Ye Yun stated.
"Overthinking! White said you’re blessed to have us!" The thin brother grinned.
"Unless you weaken later! Then we dump you!" The fat brother nodded gravely. "Wait… should we make him provisional instead?"
"Smart! Keep options open!" The thin brother approved.
Ye Yun sighed. These fools might actually make his cultivation path entertaining.
"Kneel." He commanded flatly.
The brothers beamed, dropping to one knee.
"We greet Big Brother!"
