The Village Chief! A Deal!

"A tiny Redfang Village, and yet it held so many secrets."

"Sadly, for a passerby like me, most of those secrets meant nothing."

"Still, I could go see the village chief. I still have ninety-seven taels of silver!"

In this secret realm world, silver had considerable purchasing power.

From basic food, clothing, housing, and travel to items that transcended the mundane, everything could be bought with silver.

Perhaps that was one of the benefits of the "Newcomer Secret Realm."

Wu Yu's heart stirred, and he decided to take a look tomorrow.

"If I leave Redfang Village like Yu Tiezhu and the others, I can quickly reach the nearest evacuation point by following the main road!"

"But that way..."

He leaned against his pillow, his gaze narrowing slightly.

Having arrived in this world eighteen years ago, Wu Yu had actually been fortunate.

In this chaotic, mad age, it was far too difficult for an ordinary person to rise above the masses.

The super corporations monopolized everything. A single lunch for the rich was an astronomical sum that the poor could scarcely imagine earning in a lifetime.

"I broke free of the confusion within the womb early on, and with my family's full support, I was able to enter a higher academy. Along the way, I even secured an investment contract from a major corporation. At the very least, I should be able to become a corporate dog in the future."

"But even after buying an [External Heavenly Spiritual Root], I still couldn't catch up to those rich second-generation heirs even if I worked my whole life."

"Be a corporate dog, become a Transcendent to protect my family, and live a modestly prosperous, contented life."

"Or..."

Wu Yu narrowed his eyes, seeming to see himself drawing blood at the academy's [Spirit Cultivation Association].

He did not feel humiliated. He only felt unwilling!

Reborn into another life, having witnessed this vast era and obtained an unimaginable opportunity.

Was he really going to live an ordinary life?

Just as anxiety gripped him, Wu Yu looked toward his inventory and saw the little stones within, each already inscribed with a [Bi Fang Sigil].

"..." He took a deep breath, then suddenly smiled.

Getting up, Wu Yu made some arrangements at the door, the window, and across the floor.

He placed several little stones in each spot, just in case.

The power of the [Bi Fang Sigil] was profoundly mysterious and would not harm Wu Yu.

But the shattered stones and anything else kicked up by the blast could still pose a threat, so caution was best.

Only after everything was settled did he pull up the blanket and slowly fall asleep.

The next day!

At first light, Wu Yu woke up.

After straightening his clothes, Wu Yu strode downstairs.

"Good morning, guest!"

The innkeeper was probably not up yet. An early-rising attendant was sweeping the floor, and hurriedly greeted Wu Yu when he saw him.

The latter smiled warmly and asked, "May I ask which way the training ground is?"

"Are you going to take a look at the training ground, guest?"

The attendant looked curious. He quickly pointed out the way and said, "Just keep going straight in that direction!"

"Thank you."

Wu Yu nodded and quickly headed out.

On the second floor, a window opened.

Chen Lingling sat by the window, watching Wu Yu with a puzzled gaze.

Within Redfang Village, most of the villagers were already awake.

The training ground was especially lively, with burly men practicing martial arts diligently.

Before Wu Yu could even approach, one of the burly men in the training ground immediately turned his head and glared at him coldly.

It was Captain Lu!

"Kid, what are you here for?"

Captain Lu strode over and let out a cold snort.

"You cannot learn martial arts by secretly watching! If you wish to learn, you may rise early every day and train hard with us!"

"Thank you for your kindness, Captain!"

Wu Yu smiled faintly and said, "I came to see the village chief."

"Hm?"

Captain Lu frowned and flatly refused. "No!"

As soon as he spoke, a voice came from afar.

"Looking for me?"

"Little Lu, let him come in!"

The voice came from far away, from inside the building beside the training ground.

Hearing this,

Captain Lu could only agree. With a stern face, he said, "Please follow me."

"Much obliged."

Wu Yu nodded.

When they reached the wooden house, Captain Lu stepped aside and stood by the entrance, signaling for Wu Yu to enter by himself.

Wu Yu was not afraid. He pushed open the door and strode inside.

The small wooden house was less than fifty square meters, packed with all manner of boxes, clutter, and a green prayer mat!

The village chief was an old man in gray robes. Stroking his beard, he looked at Wu Yu with a smiling gaze.

"Little Lu has been my guard for thirty years, so he is rather dull. I hope you can forgive him, little brother!"

"You jest, Village Chief."

Wu Yu shook his head, understanding at once.

No wonder he was called the guard captain!

"A wise man does not beat around the bush!"

The village chief did not waste words. Smiling, he said, "Among all those who arrived together, only you, young fellow, have any sense!"

"Some are arrogant and disdain speaking to commoners like us."

"Some are vile and enjoy stealing and robbing!"

"Others are deeply scheming, hoping to catch a white wolf with bare hands."

"Only you have treated every villager as an equal!"

Wu Yu was quite surprised upon hearing this.

It seemed that this mysterious village chief had watched everything they had done in Redfang Village.

"Of course! Most importantly..."

The village chief abruptly changed his tone and said with a smile, "You're very rich!"

"...You jest, Village Chief."

Wu Yu was speechless, but this was precisely why he had come.

Since the village chief was a clever businessman, this would be easy to handle!

"I still have a bit of silver and wish to purchase some things."

"Mm, it is good that you came prepared! This old man does not like talking to fools either."

The village chief nodded in satisfaction and patted his waist.

There was a small cloth pouch there. With one pat, the pouch opened, and item after item flew out.

"Kid, these are all Transcendent items! I haven't raised the prices unfairly!"

The village chief said this as he spread out a piece of cloth, placed the items on it, and introduced them one by one.

"[Ascending Dragon Pill], ten pills per bottle. It can enhance vitality and refine essence into qi! Only twenty taels!"

"This peerless cultivation method is called <Heaven-Earth Limitless Immortal-God Cultivation Method>. Only fifty taels!"

"[Immortal Dao Imperial Weapon], a supreme treasure capable of erasing the Great Dao. Twenty taels, and it's yours!"

The village chief spoke with flying spittle and an excited tone, wearing an expression of reluctance, as though taking out these treasures had been an agonizing decision.

Wu Yu looked up and saw panels appear above every item.

The so-called [Ascending Dragon Pill] was actually an inferior [Vitality Pill], only of white quality.

The so-called peerless cultivation method was actually the Basic Body Refining Fist, white quality.

And the [Immortal Dao Imperial Weapon] was, in truth, a processed [Inferior Iron Blade], white quality.

He examined them one by one. There were more than twenty items in total, all of them garbage!

"Village Chief!"

Wu Yu interrupted him.

"Which one do you want? Since you are so sincere, I'll give you a bargain price!"

The village chief wore an approving expression, amiable and kind.

Wu Yu's face twitched. Shaking his head, he said, "I have normal [Vitality Pills], so why would I buy inferior ones? As for the rest of this garbage, there is even less reason to mention it!"

As he spoke, he flicked his wrist, and a [Vitality Pill] appeared.

Its fragrance wafted through the air.

The village chief's expression changed, and he immediately burst out laughing.

"Ah! I took out the wrong things, the wrong things!"

As he spoke,

He waved his hand and put the items away.

"It seems little brother is an expert!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the village chief took out several more items.

This time, however, there were only four items.