Chapter 19: Turns Out He’s a Poor Guy Too!

“Damn Tang Yuelu, you’ve obtained a Divine Bloodline, so why don’t you show off a little?”

On the way back, Wang Mingming cursed angrily, feeling very unhappy.

He had thought that once Tang Yuelu obtained the Divine Bloodline, she would instantly explode in fame, shake the entire Clear Moon City, and become a monstrous Divine Maiden far beyond the reach of ordinary people.

Once this news spread, his father would believe his words. Who knew the script was completely wrong?

Tang Yuelu hid it very well, as if nothing had happened. This made things difficult for Wang Mingming.

He had secretly gotten those five hundred Gold Coins from his mother. Now they were gone again in the blink of an eye. He couldn’t go ask for more; his mother didn’t run a bank, she couldn’t produce too much money.

“At this point, I can only follow Brother Xuan’s suggestion and collect protection money. I believe, with the reputation of my Wang Family, few would dare not to pay,” Wang Mingming thought maliciously.

“Huh, isn’t that Chen Chong? Is he going to Brother Xuan’s place? Why is he carrying a sign?” Wang Mingming wondered, looking at a figure in the distance. He recognized him, a disciple of the Chen Family, but they weren’t close. He was also in a hurry to go back and collect protection money, so he didn’t pay any more attention.

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“The ten-day task has already passed for two days. This is the third day, and I’ve only completed one piece of business. Ugh.”

Jiang Taixuan curled his lip. Not being able to go out and promote was torture.

If he couldn’t go out, even if he had heaven-defying abilities, he couldn’t display them.

Sitting in front of the door, Jiang Taixuan wasn’t thinking about the Divine Martial Body anymore. He didn’t have many coins now; he just wanted a combat Martial Skill. If he couldn’t get the Divine Martial Body, wouldn’t that be a total waste?

“Are you the boss here? I heard you rent out hunters?”

Just as Jiang Taixuan was lost in thought, a thin figure appeared before him and asked coldly.

Jiang Taixuan raised his head and looked at the newcomer. A youth, thin, very handsome, giving off a capable feeling, but with a face that looked arrogantly punchable. Beside his feet was a sign, the very one with his carved words that Ximen the Fatty had hung up.

“Do you rent out hunters here? I’m asking you,” the thin youth repeated coldly, frowning slightly when he got no reply.

“I do rent out hunters here, very familiar with the Monster Beast Mountains. Also, next time could you please not just take my sign? I need to hang it back up; it’s troublesome,” Jiang Taixuan said helplessly.

It wasn’t some imperial proclamation. If you had nothing better to do, you could have just memorized it. Was there any need to carry it over?

“So where are the hunters? Here are ten Gold Coins, quickly give me a hunter,” the thin youth said urgently.

“What? Ten…”

“Right, you heard me. Ten Gold Coins. Poor guy, never seen this much money, have you?” The thin youth wore a look of arrogance.

“Damn, are all you city people idiots?” Jiang Taixuan couldn’t hold back. Who said country folk had never seen money? He used to be from a high-level academy too!

“You dare insult me?” The thin youth’s face suddenly turned cold, a hint of killing intent in his eyes.

“Hold on, open for business, no arguments, no fights,” Jiang Taixuan quickly raised his hand. Then he said, “You don’t know the rules here, so let me explain. Here, the starting price for renting a hunter is one hundred Yuan Coins, with no upper limit!”

“Holy…”

This time, the youth was stunned. His arrogant face seemed to say, ‘Are you kidding me?’ “What kind of hunter do you have here that dares to charge one hundred Yuan Coins?”

“Can you afford it?” Jiang Taixuan picked his ear calmly. “If I dare quote a price, I have hunters that match it. As long as you pay enough, you can pick from Innate Realm, Foundation Building, whatever you want.”

“Innate, Foundation Building?” The youth’s eyes widened. Innate Realm, Foundation Building — such powerful individuals in Clear Moon City were either top experts or Ancestor-level figures. Would they come here to be hunters?

However, thinking of Tang Yuelu and Wang Mingming, a sliver of anticipation suddenly arose in the youth’s heart. “One hundred Yuan Coins? I, Chen Chong, don’t lack that. If you can really find Innate Realm or Foundation Building martial artists, I’ll pay on the spot.”

Chen Chong was also a student of Clear Moon Academy. He wasn’t in Clear Moon City during the last assessment. The deeds of Tang Yuelu and Wang Mingming had spread throughout the entire Clear Moon Academy and stirred up Clear Moon City. They were, one could say, incredibly glorious.

But anyone with a brain could tell something was off. Unfortunately, Clear Moon Academy couldn’t find any problem and had to grudgingly accept it.

Early this morning, while wandering the city, he saw the sign near the forest on the outskirts of the Monster Beast Mountains. He got an idea and came to check. If this was truly related to that, then this place was terrifying.

Moreover, a major event was about to start soon; he needed to figure this place out first.

“Wu Song, Li Guang, come here right now,” Jiang Taixuan called out, then sat back down, looking at Chen Chong with shining eyes. Hesitating for a moment, he asked, “Are you really rich?”

“Nonsense. Haven’t you heard? In the entire Clear Moon City, the families that can compare to my Chen Family in wealth…”

Chen Chong was about to continue but was interrupted by Jiang Taixuan, who asked grumpily, “How do you compare to Wang Mingming’s family?”

“Wang Mingming?” Chen Chong was taken aback, then said proudly, “Not worse than his family.”

“Hah, I thought you were impressive. Turns out you’re a poor guy too,” Jiang Taixuan curled his lip.

Chen Chong’s face darkened. This person knew Wang Mingming? And looked down on the Wang Family? Wasn’t the Wang Family quite rich? Besides, having just won first place in the assessment, they shouldn’t lack one hundred Yuan Coins.

Jiang Taixuan sighed lightly. So this was a top family of Clear Moon City. What a pity. A bunch of poor guys acting like kings in a mountain village. They might be impressive in Clear Moon City, but outside, who the hell knew them.

But he had just opened shop, and he was even poorer himself. Jiang Taixuan led Chen Chong into the Dojo and began his introduction.

Without exception, Chen Chong was shocked into a daze. He felt his brain couldn’t keep up, the world was collapsing. They sold Divine Bloodline, Divine Constitution, Divine-level Cultivation Methods here too?

“You can’t afford these, I know. Wang Mingming can’t either. You’re suited for playing this kind of Turntable,” Jiang Taixuan calmly went through the process, guiding Chen Chong into the trap.

“Field Master, we’re back,” Wu Song and Li Guang appeared simultaneously outside the Dojo, speaking respectfully.

Jiang Taixuan nodded and led Chen Chong out the door. Ximen the Fatty had already gone back to rest; only the two of them had come.

“Alright, don’t think too much for now. Tell me what you want to do. Innate Monster Beast? I suggest you rent Wu Song. Peak Innate Realm, one hundred Yuan Coins, very cheap, duration one day.”

“For a Foundation Building Demonic Beast, I suggest you rent Li Guang. Foundation Building Peak, duration also one day, but it costs one thousand Yuan Coins,” Jiang Taixuan said lightly.

“Peak Innate Realm? Foundation Building Peak?” Chen Chong felt his brain buzzing. What was wrong with this world?

Peak Innate Realm, in any family in Clear Moon City, was a top-ranked retainer. Foundation Building — that was the Ancestor who secured a clan, the pillar of stability!

Here, they rented them out for one hundred, one thousand Yuan Coins?

“You’re telling the truth?” Chen Chong asked hoarsely. He felt he had entered a new world, a terrifying new world.

“Of course. As long as you pay, during the mission period, they’ll follow your orders. Whatever you want to do, they’ll help you. For example? Hunting an Innate Monster Beast, a Foundation Building Demonic Beast? However, we take thirty percent of the proceeds,” Jiang Taixuan said with a smile.

“Thirty percent?” Chen Chong frowned. One hundred Yuan Coins was a lot. Renting one might not guarantee killing a monster of the same rank. An Innate Monster Beast wouldn’t sell for one hundred Yuan Coins either.

A Foundation Building Demonic Beast wouldn’t sell for one thousand Yuan Coins unless it was particularly special. Taking another thirty percent, wouldn’t that mean a loss?

Seeing Chen Chong’s unhappy expression, Jiang Taixuan said lightly, “The price is fair. Because Wu Song can be called invincible among the Innate Realm; killing an Innate Monster Beast is no problem. Li Guang can also subdue a Foundation Building Demonic Beast. You know about the Clear Moon Academy assessment, right?”

“That Dragon-Blooded Lizard?” Chen Chong swallowed hard. The one who subdued the Dragon-Blooded Lizard and poured poison down its throat was actually this fierce person before him?

If it really was him, renting for one thousand Yuan Coins, even if he took more than half the prey, it was definitely not a loss!

“But, what if my Spatial Equipment isn’t big enough?” Chen Chong worried about this problem. Even if he could kill many, he couldn’t carry them all.

“You can load as much as you can. On our side, we can at most help you carry two back,” Jiang Taixuan shrugged. That was your equipment problem, not our service issue.

“Deal! Here’s one hundred Yuan Coins. Rent Wu Song, come with me to the Monster Beast Mountains!” Chen Chong eagerly tossed out one hundred Yuan Coins and left excitedly with Wu Song.

Li Guang looked gloomy. Damn it, I’m stronger. Why didn’t he choose me?