Meeting a Benefactor at Such a Young Age

Before he could finish speaking, two malicious gazes had already locked onto him.

Who else could they be? Naturally, the two suckers who had spent several hundred Gold Soul Coins.

Jiang Nannan froze for a moment, then said apologetically, "I'm sorry, junior. You're right. I was too hasty. I apologize."

With that, she turned and walked away.

Five hundred Gold Soul Coins was undoubtedly an astronomical sum for Jiang Nannan, who came from a humble background.

"Forget it. I won't sell Grilled Fish here anymore. Too much trouble."

Qian Chaoguang picked up the last remaining Grilled Fish and raised it toward his mouth.

"Kid, how dare you say Nannan is trouble?"

A deep, robust voice filled with fury suddenly rang out.

Immediately afterward, a figure strode over, swiftly passing Jiang Nannan and arriving before Qian Chaoguang. He tossed down a large bag of Gold Soul Coins and reached out to grab Qian Chaoguang's hand.

Qian Chaoguang's gaze sharpened. His Bloodline Power surged instantly as he launched a kick.

His foot and the hand collided with a muffled bang.

Qian Chaoguang pretended to be overpowered and staggered back three steps in succession.

The tall Black-clad Youth did not fare much better. He let out a muffled groan and likewise retreated three steps.

The Black-clad Youth's appearance and attack had happened so quickly that the surrounding Onlookers only reacted now.

"Xu Sanshi! What are you doing?!"

It was Jiang Nannan who spoke.

Her face was now filled with shock and anger.

"Xu Sanshi, you've got some nerve! Bullying my people? Are you tired of living?"

Another sharp cry rang through the air as Tang Sect's sect leader, Tang Ya, appeared out of nowhere.

Her hands moved slightly, and two points of light instantly entered Xu Sanshi's body.

Xu Sanshi had no time to defend himself. With a muffled groan, three Soul Rings—two yellow and one purple—rose from beneath his feet.

Qian Chaoguang pulled Huo Yutong farther behind him. All of the Grilled Fish equipment had already been stored in his Storage Soul Tool.

Seemingly casually, he kicked the bag of Gold Soul Coins into a corner.

Before Xu Sanshi could speak, Beibei pushed through the crowded people and said calmly, "Xu Sanshi, what are you trying to do to our Tang Sect people?"

"Your Tang Sect people?"

Beibei pointed at Huo Yutong. "She is my junior sister, and he is her elder brother. Would you say they are Tang Sect members or not?"

Xu Sanshi's body shook as he pointed at Huo Yutong.

"She's your junior sister?"

Beibei nodded expressionlessly.

Xu Sanshi said coldly, "So what? They refused to show Nannan any respect, which means they refused to show me respect. It's only five hundred Gold Soul Coins. Do you think I, Xu Sanshi, can't afford it? Besides, I already paid."

"Where's the money?"

Qian Chaoguang suddenly asked.

"Isn't the money right— Kid! Where's my money?"

Xu Sanshi had been about to say that the money was on the table, but when he looked down, the ground was empty. Even the table was gone.

Qian Chaoguang said calmly, "How would I know where your money is? Could I possibly embezzle your Gold Soul Coins in front of so many senior students and vendors? A fifth-year senior provoking someone, forcing a purchase and sale? Fine. Xu Sanshi, I'll remember you. See you at the Dean's Office. Article 15, Clause 2 of the School Rules. I hope your brain can understand what that means."

As he spoke, he turned toward the three suckers who had watched from nearby.

"Three seniors, you all saw Xu Sanshi attack my sister and me earlier. I'd like to trouble you three to testify for me. I'll cover your Grilled Fish for three days. Eat as much as you want."

Qian Chaoguang then shifted his gaze to the large circle of Onlookers.

"If any other senior students, classmates, or the brothers and sisters doing business here are willing to testify as well, you're all welcome. There'll be plenty of Grilled Fish."

What?

Something this good existed?

Thanks for nature's bounty!

The three exchanged looks and immediately agreed.

The dozens of people watching nearby were equally eager to join.

After all...

Five hundred Gold Soul Coins for one fish was really damn expensive!

Not everyone had the family fortune to splurge like that.

The instant Xu Sanshi heard this, his expression changed. It took less than half a second for his face to go from dark to deathly pale.

All his fury vanished without a trace, and cold sweat poured down his back.

Shrek's School Rules: Outside the Soul Fighting Platform, any upper-year student who took the initiative to provoke or attack a lower-year student would be expelled immediately upon discovery.

"Brother, brother, wait! Don't go to the Academic Affairs Office. It was my fault. I was wrong. I'll reflect on it. I'm willing to compensate you. I'm willing to admit my mistake."

Seeing Qian Chaoguang and Huo Yutong turn to leave, Xu Sanshi could no longer care about embarrassment or pride. He hurriedly chased after them.

He was already a fifth-year student.

If he were really expelled, it would be the ultimate humiliation. His position as the Young Master of the Xuanming Family would probably be finished too. Even his father, the Clan Leader, would not be able to protect him.

It was too damn embarrassing.

"No need."

Qian Chaoguang looked at Xu Sanshi with an indifferent expression, his eyes utterly calm.

"Your expulsion from Shrek would be the best compensation for my sister and me."

"Help me..."

With nowhere left to turn, Xu Sanshi hurriedly cast a pleading look at Beibei, silently mouthing the words.

So what if their relationship was exposed? He could no longer care whether he would be able to work with Beibei to run the Soul Fighting Arena in the future.

If he did not seek help now, there would be no future left to worry about.

Beibei looked at Qian Chaoguang's back and silently held up two fingers.

Tang Ya had not noticed earlier, but he had heard it clearly from afar.

One Grilled Fish cost five hundred Gold Soul Coins. It seemed Chaoguang was not short on money, Beibei thought.

Two Profound Water Pills?

You're way too ruthless!

Enduring the double pain in both body and spirit, Xu Sanshi gritted his teeth and nodded fiercely. He pulled two small porcelain bottles from his robe and discreetly handed them to Beibei.

Only then did Beibei smile and chase after Qian Chaoguang and Huo Yutong.

The corners of Qian Chaoguang's mouth lifted into a smile once more.

He had already gotten two Profound Water Pills out of him?

Since Xu Sanshi's family was wealthy and powerful, it should not be difficult to squeeze a few more pills out of him, along with some Gold Soul Coins.

He would just extort a hundred thousand or eighty thousand.

As for truly getting Xu Sanshi expelled?

Better forget it. Doing that would amount to completely making an enemy of the Xuanming Family, and might even offend the Dou Ling Empire's Royal Family.

Before he had an absolutely powerful backer, there was no need to go that far.

Xu Sanshi and Beibei believed their exchange of glances had been hidden, but in truth, all of it was under Qian Chaoguang's Divine Sense surveillance. He had even anticipated this outcome long ago.

Beibei caught up with Qian Chaoguang, who already had one foot inside Shrek City. He held out the two porcelain bottles and bent down as he said:

"Xiao Guang, could you give your big brother some face? I can have him compensate you and Yutong with one Profound Water Pill each. This kind of pill is exclusive to Xu Sanshi's family. Even the occasional few that circulate outside are worth ten thousand Gold Soul Coins each. They're incredibly precious."

Qian Chaoguang stopped. After a brief pause, he accepted the two Profound Water Pills and met Beibei's sincere gaze.

He smiled. "Brother Bei, you and Sister Xiao Ya helped me twice before. I always repay kindness. Since Brother Bei has asked, how could I refuse?"