Two Realms: I Will Become the Immortal Emperor

Chapter 28: Chapter 29: Endure for a Moment and the Storm Will Pass, Retreat a Step and...

Hearing this, even Ding Fei, who was just an outsider to the situation, could tell this was going to be a huge problem.

The man didn’t even have to use force. A single sentence was enough to put Chen Che in an impossible position, forcing him to give up the goods on credit. Refusing was out of the question. After all, for the weak to refuse the strong was, in itself, a transgression.

However, once you let them take it on credit, would you really dare go to Jinyun Valley to collect the debt if they refused to pay?

”Put it on my tab!”

With Zhao Ping’s backing, Zhao Ang felt even more emboldened. He couldn’t be bothered to waste any more words on Chen Che and simply snatched a bottle of Pills.

Seeing this, Zhao Ping shot Chen Che a cold glance before turning to leave.

”Cousin, are you also going to explore the ancient tomb?”

”Of course! Who wouldn’t be tempted?”

Zhao Ang hurried to follow, an obsequious smile on his face.

”Good. If you get any leads, let me know. We’ll go together.”

The pair chatted as they walked away, completely ignoring everyone around them, their figures gradually receding into the distance.

At this, the surrounding crowd looked at Chen Che with pity. That bottle of Pills was like a meat bun thrown at a dog—gone for good. Everyone knew Zhao Ang had taken countless items on ”credit,” and no one had ever managed to get anything back from him.

”That Zhao Ang...”

”Shh! Keep your voice down. We can’t afford to offend him. You’ll bring disaster on yourself if you’re not careful.”

...

Ding Fei slowly shook his head.

He turned to see Chen Che sitting silently before his stall and sighed to himself. ’If it were me, I definitely wouldn’t be able to just swallow this insult.’

’But what could I do?’

’Just Zhao Ang alone is difficult enough to handle, let alone with an Official Disciple from Jinyun Valley like Zhao Ping thrown into the mix!’

No matter how much resentment and dissatisfaction you felt, you had no choice but to suppress it. Still, he didn’t forget to try and console Chen Che.

”Senior, don’t dwell on such frustrating things. We Cultivators face countless helpless moments, times when our hands are tied. But that’s just life. Nothing is ever smooth sailing. The hardships of today are just paving the way for a better rise tomorrow...”

Chen Che was watching the two distant figures, his expression unreadable. Hearing Ding Fei’s words, he couldn’t help but chuckle. ”I didn’t realize you had so many little pep talks, and you deliver them so smoothly!”

”As long as I can help you resolve your troubles, Senior.”

Ding Fei was acutely aware of one thing: Chen Che might not be able to handle Zhao Ang, but he could most certainly handle him.

”Senior, there’s always a turn of fortune in this world. You may be at a low point right now, but believe me, it’s only temporary. Cheer up, look ahead, and everything will get better. Er... Senior, you...”

Just as he was about to continue, he noticed Chen Che had already stood up. ”Watch my stall for a bit. I have some urgent business to take care of...”

”Huh? What urgent business?”

Before Ding Fei could even react, Chen Che had already left the stall.

In the blink of an eye, he vanished into the crowd.

”Er...”

’Maybe nature calls!’ Ding Fei thought to himself, seeing how rushed Chen Che was.

...

After leaving the stall, Chen Che immediately melted into the crowd.

Zhao Ang had a large, burly frame and a bushy beard like a lion’s mane, which made him easy to spot in the crowd.

After parting ways with Zhao Ping, he went on to grab things from several other stalls. Far from refusing, the owners simply forced smiles until he was a safe distance away, only then did they start cursing.

”That goddamn animal!”

”I hope his whole family dies!”

Of course, they only dared to curse him behind his back.

Someone had cursed him out loud once. After Zhao Ang heard it, that person was never seen again.

Chen Che tailed him from a distance, silently observing the scene.

Perhaps it was because he was relying on his connections, or his own strength, or maybe he was just used to rampaging without consequence. Whatever the reason, he was completely oblivious to being followed and walked straight into a deserted alley.

”You worthless mutt!”

Recalling how the stall owner had almost refused him, Zhao Ang couldn’t help but curse. ’I can’t believe my name doesn’t even work anymore. Once things quiet down, I’ll come back and have some fun with you.’