Why did you provoke that bear surnamed Chen?
After hearing Bai Cang's story, Zhang He was both amused and exasperated, looking at Bai Cang with a hint of disappointment, "And he only asked for one hundred taels of silver, what a disgrace."
"Couldn't you be a little bolder and just rob him of a few thousand taels?"
Hearing this, Bai Cang felt relieved: it meant that Zhang He was not afraid of Chen Xunzhao.
This is crucial: you need a strong backer to have more room to maneuver.
Bai Cang had witnessed Zhang He's obsequious behavior towards Chen Xunzhao.
If Zhang He can't protect him, then he'll have to change his plans and find another powerful ally.
Jiao Fei, this "fake brother," is Bai Cang's backup plan.
"If I had no other choice, I wouldn't want to cause trouble for my godfather."
Bai Cang's mind raced, but on the surface he was very "obedient," saying, "I really can't bear it anymore. I'm desperate for a cure, so please, Godfather, save me!"
Bai Cang cried out, "Father, come here!" and played a "Old Deng" card.
As for Zhang He's suggestion to simply rob him of several thousand taels of silver, just listen to it and forget about it.
Putting aside whether the antique shop had several thousand taels of silver in cash, even if it did, Bai Cang was bold enough, and even succeeded. Would Chen Xunzhao let it go?
And would Zhang He, his adoptive father, risk his life to protect him?
Bai Cang is not optimistic about this.
One should be like a green tree.
If someone tries to outsmart you, you should never try to connect with them on a deeper level.
Bai Cang was quite confident in his own "usefulness".
For example, in a small matter like this, Zhang He probably wouldn't mind lending him a hand.
If you really cause big trouble, he's not Bai Cang's biological father, why should he unconditionally cover for you?
Upon hearing this, Zhang He's heart stirred. Looking at Bai Cang's pale face and weak breathing, he seemed to have thought of something.
"Could it be that you have already cultivated true qi?"
Although it was a question, Zhang He's tone was very confident.
Bai Cang smiled bitterly upon hearing this, "If it weren't for this, I wouldn't have taken such a risky move."
Although he had already guessed it, Zhang He was still shocked and even found it hard to believe when he heard Bai Cang admit it.
In just ten days, he cultivated his first wisp of true qi from scratch. What kind of monster is this?
When I first started learning, how long did it take me to develop my first wisp of true qi?
"It's only three months, not that long!" Zhang He thought to himself, feeling a little guilty.
Although he had several years of prior training before he officially started practicing.
Moreover, he started taking medicinal baths from a young age, and after he began training, he never lacked any of the various tonic soups and medicines.
But putting aside the facts, is there really such a big difference between three months and ten days?
Okay, it really is quite a difference!
"Could it be that this kid actually dares to give false military intelligence?"
Although he knew it was impossible, Zhang He couldn't help but have this thought.
He immediately reached out and grabbed Bai Cang's pulse point, and a surge of pure and powerful true energy instantly flowed through his meridians and invaded his body.
The next second, the wisp of true energy that had just recovered in Bai Cang's dantian surged up as if in response.
However, under that pure and powerful true energy, it was smashed into pieces and utterly defeated.
If Zhang He harbored malicious intent, he could even directly destroy Bai Cang's meridians and dantian.
However, Zhang He clearly did not have this idea, and he released his powerful true energy and then withdrew it.
"I knew I hadn't misjudged you. You truly are a martial arts prodigy, one in a million!"
Zhang He sighed with mixed feelings, and waved his hand listlessly, "Don't worry, I'll cover for you."
Bai Cang breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this, "Thank you for your care, godfather."
Luckily, I had a backup plan, otherwise, wouldn't that old bastard have gotten so angry that he killed me to silence me?
If Zhang He knew that he had refined a wisp of true qi in just a dozen breaths, he would be mistaken.
Bai Cang felt that today, between him and Zhang He, one of them was lying down.
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Either Zhang He will be scared to death by him, or he will be beaten to death on the spot by Zhang He.
However, a martial arts prodigy who is one in ten thousand? That's quite a title!
However, Bai Cang prefers to be called: a one-in-a-million prodigy who lives off his parents, no, a one-in-a-million prodigy who cultivates immortality.
With this in mind, Bai Cang immediately made a gesture indicating that he was a little short of money. "Godfather, I've been spending too much lately and am short of funds. I wonder if..."
Zhang He spread his hands and said, "I have no money, but you can take my life."
Even the landlords didn't have any surplus grain!
Bai Cang's initial attempt failed, but he was not discouraged. "I can write an IOU," he said.
There's no such thing as a free lunch.
But borrowing money is like begging; if you're too shameless, you deserve to go hungry.
Money or reputation? You can only choose one.
Upon hearing this, Zhang He immediately perked up: If you're going to talk about this, then I won't be sleepy anymore.
"I'm always fair when lending money, I pay back 13% of the way out, interest is calculated monthly, compounded monthly, is that alright?"
Zhang He took out a large porcelain bottle and a small jade bottle from his sleeve. "Here are ten small health-preserving pills and one large health-preserving pill. Which one do you want?"
You sly old fox, you were just waiting for me here, weren't you?
We're practically father and son with no blood relation, is it appropriate for you to lend me money at exorbitant interest rates?
Doesn't your conscience hurt?
Bai Cang stared intently at Zhang He with an innocent, naive look in his eyes, as if voicing a soul-searching question.
Zhang He, however, remained calm and composed, looking directly at Bai Cang with an open and honest expression.
Conscience? Sorry, there's no such thing as a loss-making thing.
Okay, okay, is this how you play it?
I thought I was the most shameless person in the world, a one-in-a-million genius at sponging off my parents.
But I never expected that you would be even better, possessing the legendary innate skin-peeling holy body.
Whose subordinate are you? How could you be so brave?
I'm impressed. You're something else.
Bai Cang finally gave in, gritting his teeth and asking, "May I ask, godfather, how much are these two items worth?"
Children make choices; adults just want it all!
Zhang He laughed upon hearing this, then said irritably, "I'm just testing you. Do you really think I care about your paltry sum?"
"One small health-preserving pill costs two hundred taels of silver, and one large health-preserving pill costs three thousand taels of silver, totaling five thousand taels of silver. Isn't that fair?"
Fairness my ass! You're clearly taking advantage of our misfortune!
Bai Cang gritted his teeth inwardly, but on the surface he forced a smile, "Fair, so fair!"
"Godfather is a lifesaver, I am eternally grateful!"
When you're under someone's roof, you have to bow your head.
Who can blame me for being poor? No matter how unreasonable the treaty is, I can only grit my teeth and accept it.
However, Bai Cang also had his own calculations: it is only right to pay back debts, but you did not specify a repayment period, so it is reasonable for me to repay in my next life, right?
You have your brilliant plan, and I have my countermeasures; let's just wait and see.
Thinking of this, Bai Cang quickly lowered his head and revealed a "I love telling the truth" smile.
It's almost time for dinner, guys!
But Zhang He's next words made his smile vanish instantly!
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