Sotuo City: Meeting Tang San Again

After leaving the shop, Yun Qi recalled the expression of the old brother he had just chatted with and felt refreshed in both body and mind. This was the first time he had felt that spending money to show off was so satisfying! Even his steps had become much lighter. The Two Women watched Yun Qi's stride and couldn't help quickening their pace.

After walking a certain distance, Yun Qi turned to look at Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing, the Two Women, and gave them a warm smile.

"Whatever you want to buy today, I'll buy it for you!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Wu jumped excitedly, while Zhu Zhuqing did not react much. But she still looked at Yun Qi and smiled. In truth, men were quite easy to satisfy. As long as they were given face outside, that was enough.

The three of them slowly made their way toward the street outside. Suotuo City truly lived up to its reputation as the economic center of the Balak Kingdom. Although it was still morning, the city was already bustling with voices, presenting a scene of prosperity.

The pace of life in the city was clearly much faster than in Nuò'é City, much like the hurried office workers in the big cities of his Previous Life.

After passing various Clothing Stores, the three of them arrived at an area selling snacks and daily necessities. It was worth mentioning that prices in Suotuo City were several tens of percent higher than in Nuò'é City. Of course, the quality was also slightly better.

Yun Qi understood. In a place with such a large flow of people, all kinds of expenses naturally followed.

Before long, under Xiao Wu's guidance, Zhu Zhuqing had also unconsciously bought many things, while Yun Qi took responsibility for paying the bills behind them.

As they walked, Xiao Wu suddenly Pulling Yun Qi, led him into a special shop. Yun Qi subconsciously looked up at the sign hanging above the shop. It seemed somewhat familiar, but he couldn't remember it for the moment. He did not think about it any further and said to the Two Women:

"Come on, let's go in and take a look!"

The instant the three of them entered the shop, they were somewhat surprised. There was a kind of energy fluctuation all around them, one Yun Qi was familiar with. It was the special energy released by a Soul Tool.

Soul Tools would release Soul Power when they were not bound, resulting in Soul Power leaking outward. After being bound, it would disappear.

According to the information Yun Qi knew, Soul Tool technology had nearly been lost during this period. The Soul Tools that existed now had all been passed down from the past, but most of them were no longer usable. Some had even shattered.

Yun Qi now knew who owned this shop. It was Flender, the dean of Shrek Academy and one of the so-called Golden Iron Triangle. He was also a simp.

Although he was a simp, Flender's character was at least acceptable. His values were simply somewhat different from Yun Qi's.

Two voices came from inside the shop. They sounded somewhat familiar to Yun Qi. Turning his gaze, he saw a blue-clad, ordinary-looking Youngster and a sturdy man who looked to be around fifty. The rocking chair beneath the man creaked as it swayed with his movements.

The two men were arguing. When Yun Qi looked at the blue-clad Youngster, he was delighted. What a coincidence! It was that wretched little bastard!

Yun Qi Pulling Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing, stepped forward to greet him.

"Tang San, you came too?"

Tang San was rather depressed. Over the years, the money he and his Teacher had often disappeared for no apparent reason. Fortunately, his Teacher occasionally received support from the dean of Nuò'é Junior Soul Master Academy, so the master and disciple had at least not starved to death.

However, because they had not eaten very well for a long time, Tang San was only in the mid-five-foot range. He was even a head shorter than Xiao Wu.

Over these six years, Tang San's inexplicable hatred toward Yun Qi had vanished without a trace beneath Yun Qi's Affinity Halo. Moreover, Yun Qi occasionally pretended to send Tang San and Yu Xiaogang a little food they did not eat, which moved the master and disciple immensely.

Of course, Yun Qi was not being kind-hearted. Every time he sent food, he always exploited the master and disciple through various quests.

This time, Tang San had come to Suotuo City at Yu Xiaogang's suggestion. But because he did not have much money, he had been eating cheap dry rations the entire time while walking along the streets.

By chance, he discovered that the shop's sign was actually made using the emblem of the Spirit Hall. Tang San had seen this pattern before on his Teacher's Spirit Hall token, so he entered the shop as if possessed.

Then he discovered the head-sized crystal. Others might not know, but Tang San did. Looking at the crystal covered in large patches of impurities, Tang San could not help breathing faster. Because he did not have enough money, he had even entertained the thought of killing and robbing the owner. He quickly managed to Calm Down, however. This was in the city. He had no choice but to step forward and ask the price.

That was how Yun Qi had witnessed the scene. Yun Qi secretly laughed. After all, Tang San's lack of money was basically caused by Yun Qi.

Tang San raised his head and looked at the tall Yun Qi and the two beautiful women beside him. His eyes held expressions of disappointment, happiness, and more. In short, they were extremely complicated.

"Brother Qi, Sister Xiao Wu, you came too!"

Back in Nuò'é City, Yun Qi had been universally recognized by the students as someone worthy of being called Brother. Tang San could not defeat Yun Qi, and he did not have any hidden weapons either. After Tang San thought their relationship had improved, he began calling Yun Qi Brother.

Yun Qi and Xiao Wu each nodded. Although Xiao Wu really disliked this Shorty's gloomy nature, she still returned the greeting between fellow students.

Yun Qi deliberately looked at Tang San as though he did not know the situation.

"Tang San, are you trying to buy something? I saw you and the Boss discussing the price here."

Tang San nodded. He truly had no money left in his pocket. Otherwise, he would not have haggled. But every time Tang San negotiated, the Boss doubled the original price.

"Brother Qi, this Boss is too unscrupulous. He keeps raising the price and treats Guests like fools!"

Yun Qi looked at the crystal on the table and pretended to be puzzled.

"This thing? Its quality is average, and it has too many impurities. It's a completely worthless crystal!"

Before Tang San could explain, Yun Qi looked at the sly-faced Flender in front of him and asked:

"Boss, how much is this?"

Flender glanced at Yun Qi and casually replied:

"It's not expensive. Only five hundred Gold Soul Coins!"

Xiao Wu, who thought Yun Qi intended to buy it, hurriedly stepped forward and Pulling Yun Qi.

"You're swindling people, you know that? It's just a lousy crystal, yet you're selling it for so much! I hope your shop goes bankrupt soon. Brother, let's go. Don't bother with Tang San and this unscrupulous merchant!"

Yun Qi gave Tang San an apologetic smile, then turned and Pulling Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing, left.

Yun Qi knew that the crystal might be useless to others, but to Tang San, it could genuinely increase his combat power. It was more useful than anything else. It was just that he had no money now. If he had the money, Yun Qi believed that Tang San would buy it without hesitation even if it cost ten thousand, let alone five hundred.

After watching Yun Qi and the others leave, Tang San asked again:

"Boss, I only have ten Gold Soul Coins left. I really have no money. These Gold Soul Coins were borrowed from someone by my Teacher before I set out."

As he spoke, he gently wiped the Twenty-Four Moonlit Bridges at his waist and took out an empty cloth pouch. He poured out all the money and counted it. There were ten Gold Soul Coins, two Silver Soul Coins, and several Copper Soul Coins.

The corner of Flender's mouth twitched. Looking at the familiar belt and this Youngster who was so poor he practically rattled, he asked:

"Where did you get that belt?"

Tang San froze. He had not expected the unscrupulous merchant before him to ask that question. But he answered casually:

"My Teacher gave it to me. What is it, Boss? You recognize this belt?"