đ Chapter 1029 - The Start of a Legend!
When he heard Wang Baoleâs words and saw him licking his lips, the little fatty shuddered. He instantly recalled his time in the Starfall Realm, when Wang Baole had scammed him who-knows-how-many times.
âWho said I wanted this sword? I donât want it!â He instinctively shook his head, putting on a look of disdain. With a wave of his hand, he pulled out a crystal card valued at 10,000 red crystals from his storage bag and threw it over to Wang Baole.
âWhat I wanted to say just now was that this flying sword isnât bad, so itâs worth me paying 10,000 red crystals just for a look!â As he spoke, the little fatty turned and left without sparing a second glance for his crystal card.
The three old men in front of him were stunned and bewildered by this situation. Normally, their young master guarded his wealth so jealously that calling him stingy was an understatement. To him, spending money was like digging out his heart and slicing open his kidneys, and it was impossible for him to hand out money for free.
But now⌠The three Dao Protectors saw with their own eyes that their young master had taken the initiative to throw out 10,000 red crystals. They exchanged doubtful glances with each other before staring at Wang Baole, then followed the little fatty out of the shop.
Xie Haiyang was also bewildered by this bizarre scene, and he couldnât help but look at Wang Baole. As for Wang Baole himself⌠he, too, felt confused as he caught the crystal card.
âWhy did Liâl Fatty give me money? I didnât even do anything. I just asked if he wanted the flying sword.â Wang Baole couldnât figure out what the little fatty was thinking. In fact, he had been sincere just now, not plotting any tricks when he asked if the little fatty wanted the sword. He did lick his lips, but that was only a subconscious reaction to reuniting with an old friend whom heâd fleeced several times.
âCould it be that Iâm just that handsome? Even men canât handle my charm?â When his thoughts reached this point, Wang Baole inhaled sharply. Next to him, Xie Haiyang felt that Wang Baole was becoming more and more unfathomable.
At the same time, after leaving the shop, the little fatty continued speedwalking away. It wasnât until he had crossed several streets that he finally heaved a sigh of relief and wiped the sweat off his forehead.
The three old men following behind him couldnât hold back any more. One of them finally opened his mouth and asked.
âYoung master, what did you give him red crystals for?â
âYou donât understand!â The little fatty turned and looked in the direction of the shop where Wang Baole was.
âThat guy is full of evil thoughts. Heâs always plotting against others. Heâs skilled in extortion and all sorts of deception, and heâs the sort of shameless person who will dig three feet into the ground to wring out the last bit of value!
âIf I admitted to wanting the sword, he would definitely play some tricks. For example, the sword might suddenly break the moment I touched it, and Iâd have to reimburse him. Or perhaps the sword had a deadly poison applied to it and he just so happened to be selling an antidote. Or maybe, the moment I expressed my willingness to buy it, a bunch of experts would suddenly appear around me and say that the stated price was incorrect!â Standing there, the little fatty seemed to be an enlightened master who had seen through everything. The three Dao Protectors exchanged glances as they listened.
âHmph, it was really dangerous just now. If it hadnât been for my quick reaction, sacrificing a small amount of money to avoid disaster, then I would definitely have been scammed by that Xie Dalu again. Xie Dalu, oh Xie Dalu, donât think that Iâm unaware of your wicked nature. You definitely had a bunch of follow-up plans waiting for me. In the end, I would have been forced to pay hundreds of thousands of red crystals, or even more!â The more Zhou Linfeng thought, the more he felt that his actions just now were extremely wise. He turned to look at his Dao Protectors.
âYou three donât know it yet, but just wait. That guy⌠is utterly terrifying!â The little fatty inhaled deeply. Feeling that he was still a little too close to Wang Baole, he sped up and continued moving away. But before taking more than a few steps, he suddenly stopped and slapped his thigh.
âI know! The things I said before arenât in line with his style. That Xie Dalu must have done something to the flying sword that would make it explode the moment he handed it to me. He would then pretend to be seriously injured and demand compensation. This is his Xie Familyâs market, after all, so once he latched on to me, I definitely wouldnât get away without paying several million red crystals!!
âEvil, heâs too evil!â The little fatty felt terror well up in his heart. He glanced back in the direction of the shop with a fearful look before turning and fleeing even faster.
Naturally, Wang Baole didnât know anything about this. At that moment, he was holding the flying sword in his hand while strolling around the market with Xie Haiyang.
As they walked, they bought so many things that Wang Baoleâs storage pouch couldnât even fit it all. In the end, Xie Haiyang gave him a storage pouch with larger capacity.
Soon, another half a month passed, and Planet Heavenâs Mandate grew closer and closer. The interstellar market made several stops along the way, and many cultivators either boarded of left, making the space shuttles even more lively. Wang Baole and Xie Haiyang also finally arrived at the chief ship.
This chief ship was naturally the ship at the front of the interstellar market. In another half a month, once the interstellar market arrived at its destination outside the Heavenâs Mandate Galaxy, it would separate from the fleet and carry its passengers to Planet Heavenâs Mandate. As for the rest, they could go wherever they wanted. The interstellar market would no longer be responsible for them.
At that moment, Wang Baole stood on the balcony of a VIP guest room in the chief ship. He was looking down at the rest of the market while Xie Haiyang spoke in a low voice at his side.
âAccording to my people, there are almost 20,000 cultivators on this ship headed for Planet Heavenâs Mandate. Aside from some who are attending Reverend Heaven-Learnedâs birthday celebration, many are stopping there en route to someplace else. Among those here for Reverend Heaven-Learnedâs birthday, there are seven who went to the Starfall Realm with Sixteenth Sect Uncle.â Xie Haiyang glanced at Wang Baole and recited the names of the seven people. Aside from Zhou Linfeng, Wang Baole didnât recognize most of the names. However, he was sure that he would remember once he saw them. After all, almost everyone in the Starfall Realm had been scammed by him.
âAs for Li Wanâer, I havenât received any news.
âAs for Xu Yinling of the Nine Phoenix Sect, after fusing with a Dao Planet, her status skyrocketed, and sheâs now the Nine Phoenix Sectâs number one saintess. Naturally, she wouldnât travel via my Xie Familyâs interstellar market.
âOh, andâŚâ Xie Haiyang paused.
âWhat?â Wang Baole glanced at Xie Haiyang.
âAlthough the Nine Phoenix Sect hasnât made any public statements, it seems that Xu Yinling has expressed her admiration of Sixteenth Sect Uncle on many occasions. At the same time, she has said that since youâve received the blessing of a Dao Planet, even if you havenât fully integrated with your Dao Planet, youâre still one of the top three Chosen of this generation. Well, that Xu Yinling has quite a number of admirers, so, uhâŚâ Xie Haiyang wore a strange expression.
âSheâs making enemies for me, and also suggesting that my Dao Planet is still up for grabs? Plus, she wants me to be the target of public criticism⌠This Nine Phoenix Saintess is too naive. It looks like she didnât get enough back in the Starfall Realm.â Wang Baole smiled, but a cold light flashed in his eyes. Suddenly, he noticed a familiar figure in the market down below.
It was Li Linzi, the one whoâd made trouble for Wang Baole at the beginning of the Starfall Realm. Later on, heâd practically disappeared. But now, here he was, walking along with his entourage in the Xie Familyâs interstellar market. His cultivation base had also arrived at the Planet Realm. Although he didnât have a Special Planet, at least he had an Immortal Planet. He seemed to sense Wang Baoleâs gaze and raised his head to look up at the balcony.
Li Linziâs pupils contracted swiftly, and he stopped in his steps. After hesitating for a moment, he nodded his head and cupped his fists toward Wang Baole, then turned and left.
Xie Haiyangâs eyes narrowed slightly when he saw this scene. When it came to Wang Baoleâs series of exploits in the Starfall Realm, he could only rely on the descriptions of others. He hadnât experienced it personally, so his impression had never been particularly strong, and he even felt that some parts of the story might have been exaggerated. But now, he saw that Zhou Linfeng and Li Linzi, both of whom were quite powerful in their respective clans, were both terrified of Wang Baole. Thus, he could conclude that everything heâd heard about Wang Baoleâs trip to the Starfall Realm not only wasnât exaggerated, but perhaps was even underemphasized instead.
âSixteenth Sect Uncle, please be careful. This trip to Planet Heavenâs Mandate⌠probably wonât be peaceful. Your old friends from the Starfall Realm will likely be there, and some Planet Realm Chosen who didnât go to the Starfall Realm will also show up. Since you have a Dao Planet, thereâs a high probability that youâll be targeted by all parties!â
âIs that so? Sounds interesting.â Wang Baole laughed, and fighting intent rose in his eyes. He felt that after leaving the Divine Eye Civilization, heâd been quiet for too long. Now that he was back, it was time for his legend to truly begin.
This was also in line with the domineering intent that the Star-Sealing Art emphasized!
âAnd⌠this should be Masterâs intention as well!â