Get a Twenty-Fold Discount by Dropping Yu Xiaogang's Name?

Tang San had originally planned to head straight to the dormitory to check in, but after hearing Adoptive Mother's words, he felt she had a point. Everything had to start with the little things.

Today, he would conquer the entire Seventh Dormitory. Tomorrow, he would conquer the whole Douluo Continent!

"Teacher, what should I buy? I don't have much money."

When Tang San had arrived, his father had given him one Gold Soul Coin. The gatekeeper had just respectfully offered him one Silver Soul Coin as well. It was not a small amount, but he still had no bedding and needed money to live on. What would he do if he bought his classmates something too expensive?

"Xiao San, this is mainly about building rapport in advance. You don't need to deliberately curry favor with those classmates of yours. They're just ordinary people. They may still be useful to you in Nuoding City, but you are destined to conquer the Sea of Stars."

"So, I suggest buying some daily necessities. Let's take a look outside first."

After leaving the school gates, Tang San looked around. The area was quite bustling. Nuoding Academy stood in the best location in Nuoding City, so he headed directly toward the busiest street.

Perhaps it was the telepathic bond between master and disciple, but Tang San happened to head for the street where the Rose Restaurant had extorted Yu Xiaogang.

He did not go far, because he remembered the master saying that he was a famous figure in this area. Once his name was spoken, even the Lord of Nuoding City would have to show him some respect.

Maybe he could even get things for free around here.

If Li Chen had known what Tang San was thinking, he might have laughed himself unconscious.

Li Chen did not know what Tang San was thinking, but he was planning to take Xiao Wu to eat at the Rose Restaurant where Yu Xiaogang had been beaten. As for the free rabbit, whether she was useful or not could wait—they could raise her first.

"Take a look, take a look! Premium rotten apples! One Silver Soul Coin per pound, five Silver Soul Coins for two pounds!"

Tang San found it strange. What was this? Rotten apples were being sold for so much?

And did this man think everyone was an idiot?

Two pounds for five Silver Soul Coins? Was that a joke?

Yet driven by curiosity, Tang San still squeezed over. The small stall was packed with people three layers deep inside and out.

After suffering who knew how many glares, Tang San finally squeezed his way to the very front and let out a long breath.

"Damn, do these people not wipe their asses after using the toilet?"

Yes, Tang San was rather short, only barely reaching the adults' buttocks. Squeezing through the crowd had disgusted him terribly.

Someone asked, "Boss, why are your rotten apples so expensive?"

An elderly man with white hair and a youthful face sat inside. Trembling, he said, "I have no money."

Then the old man raised his head, his face full of hope. "I picked up some rotten apples from other people's stalls. Give me some money out of charity, and you can take these rotten apples home to feed your pigs."

"So he's a beggar."

"Begging has gotten this fancy now?"

"I've learned something today. I've really learned something today."

Although everyone was somewhat annoyed that the old man had made a joke of them, no one made a move. The old fellow looked half-dead already; if he failed to catch his breath, they would be inviting trouble.

A few kindhearted people even gave him several Copper Soul Coins.

Others might have thought that way, but Tang San did not. Over the past few days, his Portable Old Granny had told him many stories about favored geniuses from other planes.

Things like always encountering beautiful women when going out, always finding hidden treasures when buying things, and somehow always turning the tables in fights.

He had just thought this was his great opportunity, only to find that it was an old beggar cheating people out of food and drink. His anger immediately surged.

"Controlling Crane Capturing Dragon!"

"Clatter!"

The several Copper Soul Coins in the old beggar's bowl shot rapidly into the crowd. Tang San snatched them into his hand at a speed so fast it caught everyone off guard, then turned and fled.

What a joke. Was he supposed to wait for these commoners to catch him?

Tang San thought that this was what the old beggar ought to give him. How dare he deceive this God King's feelings? Not giving him a death sentence was already mercy.

"Damn, which heartless bastard stole even a beggar's money?"

"Is that even human?"

"May his children be born without assholes!"

Hearing the curses, Tang San's face flushed red with anger, but he did not dare curse back.

"Disciple, your heart is in turmoil. Follow your heart, and that is the great path!"

The aged voice reached Tang San's ears. Tang San knew that Adoptive Mother was teaching him how to conduct himself.

Inside the Rose Restaurant, Li Chen and Xiao Wu were enjoying the feast on their table. This meal had not been bought with money—it had been obtained for free!

Of course, when Li Chen and Xiao Wu had first entered, the waiter had worried that the two children could not afford to eat and asked them about it. The moment the two revealed their aura, it became clear that both were Soul Masters.

This gave the owner in the hall quite a fright. He had never seen a six-year-old Soul Master before, much less two of them. Looking closely, the children were like a golden boy and jade maiden, though they were not dressed like wealthy people.

But he felt that they looked more like disciples of a reclusive Great Clan who had come out to gain experience. Forming a good connection today would cost only one or two Gold Soul Coins, and it might save him from serious trouble in the future!

Anyone who could open a restaurant in the most prosperous district was no fool. He had that much discernment.

Li Chen and Xiao Wu sat by the window. As they ate, Li Chen suddenly spotted Tang San and could not help sighing at how small the world was.

"Tangyuan, I want to see Tang San's process of buying things."

"Okay, Host!"

A magical light screen rose in Li Chen's mind. Although Li Chen had experienced it many times, he still found it amazing every time.

"Boss, how much is this bedding?"

"Four Silver Soul Coins for one set, seven Silver Soul Coins for two sets!"

Tang San thought that this shopkeeper's arithmetic was not bad. The old beggar had just respectfully offered him another eighteen Copper Soul Coins, so he now had one Gold Soul Coin, two Silver Soul Coins, and eight Copper Soul Coins in total.

Buying one set of bedding would be more than affordable. Just as Tang San was about to haggle, a voice came from the ring.

"Xiao San, you can buy two sets. Not only will it be a little cheaper, but you can also give the other set to a classmate who needs it."

"One set of bedding is neither too expensive nor too cheap, and it can serve as timely aid. Don't you agree?"

Tang San said to the middle-aged woman, "I'll take two sets."

"Sure! Our two-set deal is a couple's set. One for a man and one for a woman, and they can't be separated."

As she spoke, the middle-aged woman packed up a bright green set of bedding. Then, perhaps feeling that it was already ugly enough and embarrassed to give him another ugly one, she chose a pink rabbit set.

After packing them up, Tang San spoke again.

"I'm using them by myself. You're giving me one male and one female set, but there won't be any women in our dormitory. How about giving me two men's sets instead?"

"That won't do. They're all matched sets."

The woman thought this brat was dreaming. The men's sets were larger and used more material. Did he really think she was stupid?

"Absolutely not!" the woman added.

Tang San thought that a women's set was fine. His roommates probably would not mind.

"My teacher is Master Yu Xiaogang. Can I get a discount?"

The woman thought for a while, her expression shifting uncertainly, before she slowly spoke.

"A twenty-fold discount!"