"You're being so nice this time, no mission?"
"Nope."
"Just going to school? Taking care of the Wang family?"
"Yes."
"What about my commission from previous missions?"
"Donated it."
"Can't you at least leave some money for daily expenses?"
"Here you go."
"You...…"
Lin Xi took a long time to pull out a crumpled 100 yuan bill from the old man's pocket. Damn, it was missing a corner. He was so angry he could grind his teeth.
Thinking about all those inhuman and life-threatening tasks he took from the old man over the years, a single slip could mean a tragic end. Although he didn't know how much the clients paid, anyone familiar with this line of work would know it's a staggering amount.
The damn old man, yet every time he gave Lin Xi just enough for transport and some basic meals as a reward.
The old man would explain: "I put you through hardships, cleaned your shit and piss to raise you, and now you're talking money with me!"
Damn!
Lin Xi stood speechless, "Old man, tell me, every time you left me alone in the deep forest to fight life and death with wild beasts!"
Looking at the hundred yuan bill in his hand, what can you do with a hundred yuan!
Is it enough for transport?
Or for daily expenses?
Lin Xi's face turned dark, always on the verge of exploding.
"Ha," the old man tossed away the chicken bone in his hand, wiped his mouth with his sleeve, patted his belly with satisfaction, and sighed, "It's a pity, won't have your roast chicken for a while now."
Lin Xi's face turned even darker, eat, eat, eat, that's all you know! Eat your friggin' food!
He really wanted to give the old man a good lesson before leaving.
But unfortunately, every time Lin Xi would gain a significant boost in his power and think of retaliating, the old man would catch him and beat him up.
The old man's skills were as mysterious as a mountain peak shrouded in clouds, impossible to gauge how deep he hides his strength.
"You're in such a good mood this time, letting me go to school?" Lin Xi was still in disbelief. His biggest dream was to attend university, live freely without constraint, casually show off, glance at the girls, enjoying an easy and happy life.
"Brat, do you think I'd deceive you?" The old man glanced at Lin Xi, annoyed.
Damn, how many times did you trick me by saying the mission's a piece of cake!
But in the end, each time was a narrow escape from death!
Lin Xi couldn't help but cover his face.
"As for the Wang family, if you have time, look after them, no need to spend too much effort!"
Lin Xi had heard from the old man that the Wang family once helped him, although the favor had long been repaid.
Now Lin Xi was just about to head to Jiangnan University in Chuzhou, coincidentally where the Wang family was located, so the old man mentioned it offhandedly.
"Alright then, stop dawdling, hurry up and get lost!" The old man pointed at the door, urging Lin Xi to head down the mountain.
Lin Xi didn't say much, turned around, and left.
Heading down the mountain, Lin Xi thought about being raised by the old man since young, taught unimaginable skills, and advanced medical techniques, so how could he starve?
He had survived places teeming with danger like Africa, the Mediterranean Sea, and the South American rainforest.
Going to university—how could that be difficult for him?
There was actually more to Lin Xi going to Chuzhou this time.
His cultivation level had not progressed for over a year. Despite relentless training and using precious resources for medicinal baths, nothing worked.
The old man, with his profound abilities, should have known, but since Lin Xi's cultivation technique was different, he couldn't pinpoint the reason.
Finally, the old man heard somewhere that Lin Xi's opportunity lay in Chuzhou City, and going there would break his cultivation bottleneck.
At this time, Lin Xi pulled out some old discs from his backpack. The covers were filled with scantily clad women.
Then, he also took two hundred crumpled hundred yuan bills from his backpack.
"Just because you hid it under the bed board, doesn't mean I can't find it!" Lin Xi put the hundred yuan bills in his pocket and threw those discs far into the bushes.
He wouldn't watch such things.
He heard that in university, it's all about watching the real thing!
"Ah!"
A delicate shout came from a distance, as if something had hit someone.
Lin Xi was taken aback, looking in that direction. Wasn't that where he threw the discs?
This deserted wilderness, where usually not a soul is seen, why would anyone be there now?
Judging from the voice, it seemed to be a girl!
Lin Xi may not be a saint, but he wasn't a bad guy, so he should take responsibility for accidentally harming someone.
Oh, and more importantly, since the voice was pleasant, she must be at least decent-looking, otherwise it wouldn't match the sound.
"Ah!"
The girl screamed again, as if frightened by something.
Lin Xi wasted no time and rushed toward the distant bushes. Despite not seeing anyone along the way, he was puzzled.
The grass was only about waist-high, surely someone would be visible.
Soon, Lin Xi was stunned by the sight.
He saw a young woman crouching there, one hand covering her head, the other holding a twig aimed forward.
In front of her was a dirt-gray snake as thick as an arm, head raised and hissing at the young woman, ready to bite if anything went awry.
Hiss!
Unfortunately, the standoff ended with Lin Xi's arrival, and the snake lunged at the woman.
At this moment, Lin Xi noticed she was wearing thin pantyhose, which accentuated her flawless legs.
Her feet were clad in black sneakers, with pure white socks.
Looking up, her small nose, sensual red lips, and entire face were extremely delicate, like a beauty from a great writer's pen.
Lin Xi couldn't help but be dazed. Even during missions, he had seen many beauties of all kinds, but to meet one that made his heart skip, was rare.
Unexpectedly, just shortly after leaving home, he encountered a stunning beauty.
Though what's happening now is a bit eye-watering, overall, it's a good start.
Right now, there's no time for Lin Xi to ponder further.
In front of him, the woman's face had turned purple, and her lips pale, indicating the snake was highly venomous.
The snake had already made its escape after biting her.
Lin Xi slapped his face, realizing that with his skills, he could have prevented the snake's bite, but he had been startled.
Nevertheless, now wasn't the time to discuss right and wrong.
Lin Xi quickly bent down, one hand holding the woman's waist.
A pleasant fragrance wafted over—a perfume unique to the woman—causing his grip to tighten involuntarily.
Where did that come from?
Lin Xi suppressed his inner thoughts for the time being and immediately saw where she was bitten.
"Slap!"
The woman slapped him hard, glaring at Lin Xi furiously, "You pervert! What are you trying to do!!"