Just in Time

After undergoing a strengthening, Xiao Bai finally understood the meaning behind the existence of this Cheat.

It was to make its owner realize that he was poor!

There was no such thing as the poorest—only poorer!

This thing really burned through money like water.

Originally, if Xiao Bai lived frugally, 10 Gold Coins would have been enough to support him for quite a long time. But when used for strengthening, they vanished without a trace in less than a minute.

After experimenting for a long time, Xiao Bai finally figured out how to use the Cheat.

This Cheat could be considered a strengthening skill. It could help its host strengthen levels and skills.

For now, those were the only two functions. Whether there would be anything else later was impossible to say.

Still, this made Xiao Bai extremely excited, because this was exactly what he needed most right now.

But whenever he thought about how many Gold Coins it would take to reach Stage Nine of Dou Qi—and how he did not have nearly that much money—

Just thinking about it made Xiao Bai's head ache.

Did he have to go into the business of selling his body and soul? That probably would not be good!

And even if he were willing, no one would agree to it. This was difficult.

Just as Xiao Bai was considering how to make money, a burst of noisy commotion disrupted his thoughts.

The clamorous voices carried curses and an air of arrogant superiority, as though their status was so high that they had no fear of causing trouble they could not handle.

Before long, Xiao Bai heard the chaotic footsteps draw closer and closer, finally stopping outside his courtyard.

Xiao Bai was stunned. Was this what fate meant?

They had come at just the right time!

After waiting for a while, Xiao Bai still did not see anyone push the door open and enter, which made him unhappy.

Since you were not coming in, then I would go out.

So, Xiao Bai got up to meet this group.

But before Xiao Bai could reach the door, a sharp, grating voice rang out.

"Xiao Bai, you little bastard, you've gotten bold now. It's been so long, and you still haven't come out to welcome me. Has it been so long since I last taught you a lesson that you've forgotten?"

The arrogant voice made Xiao Bai frown.

From the voice alone, Xiao Bai already knew who had come.

The newcomer was a round, fat man named Xiao Yuan, whose name perfectly suited him—he had plenty of excess fat.

Xiao Yuan was at Stage Two of Dou Qi. His talent was poor, and his strength had not improved in many years. He could only rely on the little strength he had to bully those weaker than himself.

Back when Xiao Bai was still at Stage Two of Dou Qi, Xiao Yuan had never gotten along with him. Now, he had heard that this fatty had become the lackey of Xiao Ning, the grandson of the Xiao Family's Great Elder.

With that connection, the guy had become even more arrogant. Not to mention that Xiao Bai's strength had regressed; just because they were on bad terms, causing trouble for Xiao Bai had become perfectly natural.

Xiao Bai opened the door and immediately spotted the round figure among the visitors, secretly delighting in his heart.

Xiao Yuan had come at the perfect time. He had been worrying about having no money, and now someone had come to deliver it to him.

Three people followed behind Xiao Yuan. They were all more or less at Stage Two of Dou Qi, merely there to serve as lackeys.

Xiao Bai's gaze swept across them one by one, but inwardly, he did not care in the slightest. After all, he was now at Stage Four of Dou Qi.

To him, these people were just easy prey, ready to be harvested at will.

While Xiao Bai sized up the people before him, they were also sizing him up, though the thoughts on both sides were entirely different.

"Cousin Xiao Bai, long time no see. You haven't changed at all—you still look like a coward."

After a brief pause, Xiao Yuan continued mockingly, "But I never expected your guts to grow this much. You actually dared to ignore my words. Have you forgotten how I made you feel before?"

As he spoke, he glared fiercely at Xiao Bai. The threat in his eyes was obvious even to an idiot.

"Oh? What kind of feeling? I really want to have a taste." Xiao Bai looked calmly at the short, fat little man, but the provocation in his words could not have been clearer.

"You?!"

The little fatty was stunned. Was this really that useless trash with no strength? He actually dared to provoke him like this? Was he not afraid of being beaten half to death?

But immediately afterward, the little fatty grew furious. Exceptionally furious.

This guy had never gotten along with him, but back then, they had been evenly matched, and neither had gained the upper hand.

But ever since this guy's strength had suddenly vanished two years ago, he had been delighted for a long time. After that, he would occasionally come looking for trouble, venting his anger properly as he bullied him for two whole years.

But what was going on today? This guy, whom he had always regarded as a pathetic coward, actually dared to challenge his authority.

This was absolutely intolerable!

"Damn it, today I'll make you pay for what you've done!"

"Get him! Teach him a lesson."

The moment he finished speaking, two people beside the little fatty stepped forward, cruel smiles on their faces as they beamed at Xiao Bai, seemingly already anticipating what would happen next.

Looking at the people before him, Xiao Bai felt helpless. Did they really think he was a soft persimmon they could squeeze however they pleased?

It looked like it was time to teach these people a lesson.

Xiao Bai dodged a punch coming at him, then slammed sideways into the attacker. The man staggered, nearly falling flat on the ground.

Xiao Bai ignored him and took advantage of the moment. As another man stared over in shock, he leapt up and delivered a flying side kick.

Bang~

A dull thud rang out, followed by a scream.

A figure flew several meters away before crashing heavily onto the ground.

With confusion and shock on his face, he spat out a mouthful of blood and passed out.

Xiao Bai had never had a habit of showing mercy to this bunch of bullies. The moment he struck, he went all out, resulting in that scene.

As far as Xiao Bai was concerned, as long as he did not kill them, none of this was a problem.

Xiao Yuan and the other man stood there, looking at the harmless-looking Xiao Bai with fear in their hearts.

When Xiao Yuan saw Xiao Bai looking at him, the unease in his heart intensified. He then looked at the man who had come with him and shouted:

"Y-You, get up there!"

The man was deeply dissatisfied upon hearing Xiao Yuan's words, but Xiao Yuan's father was in charge of distributing resources. Unless he wanted his life made difficult, he had no choice but to listen.

Under the pressure, he could only grit his teeth and step forward.

At most, stepping out now would earn him a brutal beating. But if he refused to obey, life would become much harder for him in the future.

The man looked at Xiao Bai, his expression turning fierce.

"Come on!"

Xiao Bai did not care whether the man had any grievances or hidden difficulties.

Since he had made his choice, he had to pay the price for it!