Xu Qing finally gave some antidote pills to the Captain, which successfully purged the poison.5

Afterward, the Captain happily produced a peach, took a bite, and patted Xu Qing on the shoulder. “We don’t have a thing to worry about now that Master’s here. The old man is a lot more experienced and knowledgeable than the two of us. And he’s even better at knowing the ins and outs of society in general. All we have to do now is just wait until he figures everything out for us. Oh, by the way, little Ah Qing, do you mind asking Ol’ Kong to do me a favor? I’m bringing a good friend to see him later today.”3

Xu Qing looked pensively at the peach in the Captain’s hand. “If you’re going to see him, what do you need me to message him for? And who are you taking to see him?”0

The Captain cleared his throat, looked left and right, and then lowered his voice. “I went yesterday... and boy is Ol’ Kong stingy. Thankfully, I helped him save Sir Mountain-River. Hmmmphh! He’s obviously just jealous that I’m your Eldest Brother; that’s why he doesn’t like me. Ai. I really have the short end of the stick here. If he’s such hot stuff, why doesn’t he go see if Master will accept him as an apprentice, huh?3

“As for who I’m taking to see him, who else do you think it could possibly be other than my most beloved and amazing Lady Peachy?” The Captain was trying to look very casual and relaxed, but was obviously very pleased with himself. [1]3

“You two know each other?” Xu Qing looked at the Captain.0

“Of course! I just happened to notice Lady Peachy outside Yao Mansion...33