Chapter 3. If you have money, give money; if you don't, rob someone...
The Guanwu Continent has never lacked fools.
Thanks to a certain overpowered protagonist, the strength and intelligence of those with money and power in the Martial Continent are always faced with a strict choice between two options, so that the overpowered protagonist can have endless opportunities to slap people in the face.
Chang Yubai had long been used to the fact that this continent was unruly and didn't bother with such a ridiculous situation.
He learned from Long Aotian's behavior that the more foolish a rich young master is, the more you should not ignore him.
This was one of his few ATMs for pocket money.
Chang Yubai deftly drew his sword, the tip pointing directly at Young Master Lu: "Come on!"
I need to withdraw money!
Young Master Lu flew into a rage: "Insolence!"
Several burly men were also very disciplined. The moment Chang Yubai drew his sword, they immediately took up their attacking stances. After Young Master Lu's furious voice rang out, they all attacked Chang Yubai.
"Ouch! Sir, please don't fight here, our shop can't take... um?" Wang Huang hadn't finished his classic peacemaking line when he realized the situation was a little different from what he expected.
Or rather, they are very different.
Chang Yubai didn't give him a chance to mediate the fight at all.
The white longsword swung in the wind, and several wisps of sword energy grazed the shoulders of the burly man, splattering streaks of blood.
The oppressive aura, accompanied by sword energy, followed closely, forcing these wounded men to their knees, unable to move.
“You’re right,” Chang Yubai echoed Wang Huang’s attempt to mediate, “You can’t damage my sword.”
He must be referring to the black sword that had not yet been bought and was hanging in mid-air on the counter by chains.
Then, under Young Master Lu's horrified gaze, he walked over step by step.
For every step he took, Young Master Lu stumbled backward while wiping his backside.
Chang Yubai, annoyed by the constant thud, plunged his sword into the ground, the loud crash startling everyone. Sure enough, Young Master Lu was too frightened to retreat.
"Three thousand spirit jades, for your life."
Chang Yubai spoke so succinctly that they were almost caught off guard.
Even if Young Master Lu's mind wasn't working properly, it should have started to function when faced with a life-or-death situation. He vaguely heard something about buying his life and three thousand spirit jades, and he started trembling as he reached into his pocket.
A storage jade tablet was raised, and Young Master Lu's voice was still trembling: "It's all, it's all here."
This was quite a contrast to his arrogant demeanor just moments before, which was quite surprising.
Wang Huang's eyes widened, and his mouth opened so wide that it could fit several eggs.
Crushing them? He must be seeing things.
He actually subdued six mid-level martial arts experts with just one move!
What nonsense about guessing the intermediate martial arts realm! This guest is definitely at the advanced martial arts realm, or even above it!
How could someone like that even appear in Tiansha City!
Even though the Great Wilderness is famous for forging, Tiansha City is just a remote corner of the Great Wilderness. If you really want a treasure, with your high martial arts cultivation, you can be treated as an honored guest even in the capital city. You should know that the capital city has Heaven-rank treasures.
Why bother coming to this poor, remote place!
Wang Huang: Wait...
This customer seemed to have mentioned earlier that he had no money...
Wang Huang suddenly realized that he seemed to have solved the case.
The capital city is rife with turmoil. It seems the guest couldn't defeat those stronger opponents and was robbed of his wallet, so it's no surprise he ended up in Tiansha City.
He said, "How could someone like him not have the money to buy precious artifacts?"
Wang Huang's smile became even more obsequious.
Young Master Lu thoughtfully released the storage jade pendant from its owner's recognition and presented it along with the pendant to Chang Yubai as money to save his life.
Chang Yubai: "..." Troublesome.
He took the jade token and began counting the spirit jade pieces one by one. Once he had collected three thousand, he threw the jade token back to Young Master Lu.
"Don't always make your sellers do the work. It's only because I'm good-natured that I'm doing this. If it were someone else, they would definitely beat you up to vent their anger."
Chang Yubai spoke with great resentment.
He disliked the laziness of these ATMs. They made him do such a trivial thing as counting three thousand spirit jades himself. They were too lazy! Just like their lazy martial arts cultivation!
People like this should be sent to Zhongzhou to suffer the hardships of studying!
Young Master Lu was still completely bewildered, not understanding which of his sliding kneeling movements was inappropriate. Then, looking at the jade pendant that had been thrown at his feet, a sense of confusion overwhelmed him.
After venting his resentment, Chang Yu handed the bag containing three thousand spirit jades to Wang Huang.
"The sword is mine."
His words were brief, as if he hadn't just uttered a long complaint.
Wang Huang's fawning smile froze on his face; he seemed quite taken aback by the earlier outrageous maneuver.
Well, he is indeed a distinguished guest, and Wang Huang is a well-mannered shop assistant. When it comes to distinguished guests, it's best to ask less, listen less, and do more.
"Alright! I'll get it for you right away!" Wang Huang shouted loudly, using this to cover up his other emotions.
Chang Yubai was very satisfied.
Not only was he satisfied with Wang Huang's efficiency, but he was also pleased with his sudden stroke of good luck.
How wonderful! When I'm about to doze off, someone offers me a pillow; when I'm short of spirit jade, a kind person acts as my ATM.
Has the world finally gotten to the point? They know they should offer some perks to compensate this transmigrator?
"Guest, please." Wang Huang released the Black Scale Sword from its restraints and asked Chang Yubai to recognize it as his master.
With a few thoughts, Chang Yubai successfully conquered this treasure.
"What a vicious sword," he couldn't help but exclaim.
The sword's power had just clashed with his, and as it moved back and forth, it seemed as if a black dragon was coiling around him, its blood-red maw wide open, ready to swallow him whole.
But Chang Yubai was still a cut above, grabbing the big mouth and turning the arrogant black dragon into a mudfish in his palm, allowing him to manipulate it at will.
"Black Scales," he murmured the sword's name.
The Black Scale Sword roared with rage, as if it wanted to kick Chang Yubai's eyes to the counter so he could see clearly the four large characters: Black Scale Suppresses Evil!
Chang Yubai frowned, gripped his sword tightly, and forcefully suppressed its vibration.
“Black Scales,” he repeated.
Black Scale Demon-Suppressing Sword: ...
What else can it do? Of course, it can just change its name on the spot.
This time, the Black Scale Sword remained quiet and did not cause any more trouble.
“There’s more.” After dealing with the unruly sword, Chang Yubai looked at Wang Huang.
Wang Huang: "Huh?"
Wang Huang: "Okay! Please wait a moment!"
Fortunately, he was a professional and well-mannered shop assistant who remembered clearly that he had given away the fabric he had shown to the customer for free.
In a flash, only a few burly men lying on the ground pretending to be dead, and Young Master Lu staring at the jade pendant, completely puzzled, remained.
Chang Yubai thought they should see a doctor and get their brains checked.
Everything's over, why are you still lingering here? You can't be someone who got beaten up and still wants his sword, can you?
Chang Yubai's expression hardened; he realized this wouldn't work.
"The sword is mine," he emphasized to the dazed Young Master Lu.
After saying that, he turned and went back downstairs to the place where the Little Master was being sold.
He was very satisfied with his Black Scale Sword and would not allow anyone to take it away.
Heaven knows when he'll have enough spirit jade to buy a sword again.
Even when he was destitute, Chang Yubai would always reminisce about his master's virtues.
Besides your master, who else in this world would pay for your things for free?
Although I don't know why my master has never bought him any magical artifacts.
“Guest, this material is yours from now on. If you are not satisfied, just crush this and someone will come to collect it.” Wang Huang handed over a black jade token.
Chang Yubai nodded but did not take it.
"guest?"
“No need,” Chang Yubai said firmly. “I won’t return it.”
How could he possibly reject his master?
Wang Huang gave an awkward laugh: "Just in case..."
Chang Yubai didn't want to repeat himself, so he went to find Li Qingyun.
The child had just been untied; the chains had worn through the fabric of his clothes, revealing several red marks from being squeezed.
Chang Yubai glanced at it, pondered for a moment, and then, with lightning speed, took out a pill from his storage bag and instantly stuffed it into Li Qingyun's mouth.
Li Qingyun stared wide-eyed, not understanding what had entered her mouth, before realizing it had turned into scalding hot steam and entered her stomach.
"It's so hot, what did you feed me?" Li Qingyun's body stiffened.
"Healing pills," Chang Yubai truthfully replied.
Li Qingyun: "..."
Chang Yubai: "...?"
Li Qingyun remained silent for a moment, then suddenly, he attacked Chang Yubai with a swift step, his palm faintly wrapped with thorns, the purple leaves symbolizing deadly poison.
Chang Yubai easily dodged by sidestepping.
That was close! I almost got a beating from my master.
When Wang Huang saw the child make a move, his expression changed drastically. He rushed over and activated his spiritual power, wanting to help his guest subdue Li Qingyun.
But Chang Yubai threw him out.
What a joke! He can't beat Li Tiansheng, but he can't even beat Wang Huang? What kind of nobody dares to mess with Master? Dream on!
Li Qingyun hadn't expected him to be so strong. Dodging sneak attacks was as easy as a lazy person turning over, and he could even easily handle Wang Huang, who was at the eighth level of the initial martial realm. Keep in mind that every time he killed his employer and tried to escape, it was this Wang Huang who caught him and brought him back; he didn't even have the strength to resist!
"What realm are you at?" Li Qingyun asked through gritted teeth, filled with resentment.
Chang Yubai: "Don't worry, I'm very strong."
As long as he doesn't go to the main city area, no one can beat him, and protecting his master is a piece of cake.
Li Qingyun was speechless.
Is this even a question?
Can you please answer his question properly?
When Chang Yubai saw that his master did not answer, he felt that his master did not believe in his strength, and his sword-like eyebrows furrowed slightly.
“I’m really strong,” he repeated.
"I understand." Li Qingyun said with a straight face, not wanting to pay attention to his boasting.
When he has a suitable opportunity to cultivate, he can become very strong. Why should he be mocked so blatantly like this today?
His youthful face was taut with a sense of composure, as if his eyes were saying, "I won't hold it against you."
Chang Yubai couldn't help but sigh, "Master is indeed still Master. Whether it's an adult or a child, no one can shake off this old man's air."
"Let's go." He raised his arm and hooked the child around his waist.
Li Qingyun's eyes widened in disbelief that such an embarrassing situation would befall her.
"you……"
Just before Li Qingyun burst into a tirade, she suddenly realized that after all this commotion, she still didn't know the man's name.
Li Qingyun awkwardly twitched the corner of her mouth: "What's your name?"
"Chang Yubai".
"Chang in Changle Lane, Yu in Yu'an Altar, Bai in Baishou Embankment."
“…You?” Li Qingyun was somewhat stunned.
He didn't expect Chang Yubai to reply with his name in the same way he did.
And coincidentally, he knew all these places, and the name Chang Yubai was clearly laid out before his eyes.
Overwhelmed by surprise, strange thoughts began to surface.
The person who gave you this name must have hoped that you would live a long and healthy life and that everything would go smoothly—that's what Li Qingyun thought.
Anyway, if he were to choose these three characters, it would definitely mean this.
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