A Cripple's Journey To World Domination

After Wu Fa had woken up, he decided to ask his father for a storefront to start his business. "A business? That's wonderful John!" exclaimed the Duke. "I'll fully support you in all your endeavors. We can set up a shop in our Wess.e.x Village and--"

"Um, father, I was thinking about setting up a shop in the capital where business is better," interjected Wu Fa.

"The capital?! But that's so far John! It's a whole day's ride by horse! Why not stay close to home? Father will provide you with everything!" cried the Duke.

"Father, I've decided. I want to see the world," declared Wu Fa with a faked hint of sadness and melancholy in his voice. He gave a profound sigh, and with glistening tears in his eyes, he continued, "This pair of legs has stopped me from doing what I've always wanted to do. To be free like the birds in the air and the fish in the sea! Father, I know of your great love for me since birth. But I need to spread my wings and grow up one day too, father. Please, I beg of you, I have decided what I want to do in life!" Wu Fa resolutely ended his impassioned speech to the Duke.

The Duke was silent. Wu Fa was actually a bit scared that the Duke would get angry at him. "Did he see through my façade?" wondered Wu Fa. Then, suddenly, the Duke burst into tears of joy.

"My dear son John! You've grown up! Daddy is so proud of you! Never fear! If there is anything you ever want, daddy will give you everything! A deed for a shop in the capital? Haha, that is nothing!" The duke bear-hugged Wu Fa and nearly strangled him to death.

"What else do you need? What kind of shop are you gonna run?" questioned the Duke.

"I'll need a constant supply of sugar, fresh milk, vanilla beans, cocoa beans, peanuts, coconuts, and whatever fruits are in season," listed off Wu Fa. He thought for a while and then said, "An ice mage would also be nice. He doesn't have to be strong, just good enough to be able to freeze and unfreeze water easily."

The Duke looked at his son in wonder. "Could it be you plan on starting a bakery? Ah! My dear son, I'll send some of our expert bakers to accompany you! An ice mage with those basic requirements can be hired for almost nothing! Leave it all to daddy!"

Wu Fa was initially going to refuse the 'expert bakers,' but changed his mind. Extra helping hands would be very welcome to a cripple like him. "Hahaha, what are we waiting for?" exclaimed the happy duke. "Let's get things going! Old man Molohon! I have some requests for you!" he yelled for the butler.

"Well then father, I will excuse myself now," said Wu Fa. Inwardly he thought. "Haha, I'm such a good actor. I should have gotten an Academy award back on Earth!" Before leaving, he activated Appraisal Eye on his father. The following words appeared:

Duke Wess.e.x. Cultivation: Rank 3 Martial Warrior. External Magic: 3rd Grade Mage. Specializes in body enhancement techniques. Signature move: Lotus Flame Palms. Do you want more information? Select yes or no.

Wu Fa selected no. Inwardly, he was a bit disappointed at his father's cultivation. "Wasn't that random beggar above Saint Rank? And that weirdo who named the Unbeatable Fire Moves too. Isn't Martial Warrior way too weak? And what's a 3rd Grade Mage?" He sighed and headed out of the hall. "I guess, I'll go recruit someone from the orphanage to cultivate my techniques now before I leave for the royal capital."