(Bu Cai Pov)
*Neigh* *Neigh* *NEIGH*
"SHUT THE FUCK UP"
As you can imagine, I, Bu Cai have been woken up by this horse constantly whining in my face.
This started a while ago however I ignored it and tried to keep sleeping however, it seemed adamant on ensuring that does not happen.
And now it has successfully annoyed me awake (Bastard).
I get up, Stretch and yawn, then head to get this horse sorted early, so that i can use the rest of the day to try and find something to make money with.
After completing everything, which was just feeding and cleaning it up a bit, I run off to the streets and looked for something to eat, that was both cheap and nutritious for breakfast.
I first checked out the restaurants in this and realised that even though it wasn't expensive, I was poor as fuck.
Regressing to poverty just like my past life isn't a good feeling.
I then left to look around for anything.
Vegetables? Too expensive.
Rice? Close but still too expensive.
Burnt Bread? Fuck that.
Understanding that the amount of money i have on me is not just metaphorically equivalent to Horse shit really riled me up.
Not enough sleep, No shower and now no breakfast?
Unacceptable.
So I decided to do something that could allow me to make some spare change, so that i could get breakfast, and possibly a shower.
I went to one of the stalls which could be rented and blew all my earnings on it.
I set up 2 makeshift seats on each side of the table/stall and put a sign up saying,
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Arm Wrestle Against YOUR FATHER
If you can defeat me (Which I highly doubt any of you dogs can).
You can earn a peerless immortal sword which is said to be the prized weapon of the descendant of a mighty cultivator.
Prove your strength and gain an expensive weapon, Easy Right?
Or are you too scared.
10 Bronze Coins
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After writing this down by slashing it with my sword (Cool, right?), I placed the sword I had on me on the table and waited.
This wouldn't be against the rules set by my father as, I am not selling an equipment i had on me previously, Only offering it as a prize.
As for the 'Only use force when reasonable', It is reasonable or otherwise how else would i be able to compete?
After a short while my first victi... Customer approached.
He was a man with a rather average physique, quite muscular and his face was full of glee, probably thinking that this would be as easy as taking candy from a baby,
Oh, how wrong you are my friend.
He quickly sat down and put a pouch with 10 bronze coins down and said in an impatient tone,
"I want to try now, hurry up! Tch, Kids are so rude and stupid nowadays"
Hehe, thank you for the food, and i'll also make sure to give you a complementary broken arm as a bonus you impatient and hateful dog.
I replied respectful, "Of course customer, however i will say this again, you will lose your 10 Bronze coins if you lose, do you still wish to continue?"
His smile grew wider as he said, "Of course I know, I only hope that you won't blame me for taking my winnings after you lose."
I replied assuring him, "Of course my dear customer, I would never renege on this bet, I'll say this on my name."
Then we both linked arms and started a count down,
3
2
1
He then pushed as hard as he could, obviously intending on harming me as well as defeat me, If i was a normal 8 year old. Seemed like he didn't appreciate the sign.
Deciding I wanted to toy with him a bit, I feigned as if i was struggling, hence he slowly got an advantage over me.
Just as his already large grin, was growing larger, and his eyes where starting to be filled with greed and ecstasy, thinking about the sheer wealth he could make off selling the sword he felt his arm stop going,
He looked up for a second to see my face and saw me smile peacefully, without further ado I reversed the game completely and dragged his hand down and smashed it off the rock that was acting as a table.
Afterwards all that could be heard was a piercing shriek coming from him and his his arm had been bent in an awkward angle from trying to escape and his hand had been shattered.
Blood smeared the rock and he soon fainted from the pain.
Since it was quite early in the morning and this stall place was quite unpopular and dead, no one was here.
I knew the noise would attract people so I took my shit, Including signboard and ran.
I repeated this process a couple times without getting caught.
And when someone finally said it was me who caused such damage, everyone looked at him like a crazy man; Since i was 'Young and inexperienced' So how could it possibly be me, Right?
After getting rid of the accusations i could finally buy a nice meal and have a nice bath.
I then had a genius money making idea again.
Since my calligraphy was not bad, I could probably make some decent pieces and sell them here, since culture is a huge thing in Xianxia world.
I Began to ponder whether i was a born entrepreneur or something.
After buying some cheap ink and paper, I was down to 5 bronze coins from my original 80 (Yes; 8 little villagers were one arm down).
For reference the money system in the mortal world goes something like this,
10 Iron coins=A bronze Coin
100 bronze coins=A silver coin
1000 silver coins=A Gold Coin
*Note: A Bronze coin can buy a loaf or bread or something equivalent to that.
After setting another stall up in a relatively crowded area, I set up the things needed for my calligraphy and started to do it in public.
Due to my elegant and impressive strokes, many started to gather around and were mesmerized by my skills (and handsome face too).
Once I had finished, I had a small crowd gathered around and they started clapping and appraising my work.
Needless to say, I was quite proud of myself.
Not because of the Art.
I was proud of my use of marketing, to draw in all these customers that were eager for some face, and a cultural purification.
Since i was done, I started to explain to the crowd, the 'profundity' of Masterpiece and to make sure they do not lose interest.
"Ladies and Gentlemen, Girls and Boys, this is my piece of art which has been created by encompassing the Characters, 'Livelihood' and 'society'. I am the student of a respectable calligrapher and have decided to venture around for experience and inspiration. And Finally. It has been created. I Would love to present my piece to you all."
People who thought that someone as scholarly and refined as me would disdain them for wanting to review the art instantly had their eyes light up and they lined up one by one to see appraise it to their meager capabilities.
Soon, a less educated individual asked ignorantly after seeing the Calligraphy ,"Would there be any chance to purchase this wondrous piece from you, young scholar?"
After that everyone began to look as if he was a buffoon, It was well known to most that art is usually priceless and not something many could afford, and asking just after it's creation on a monetary price would be considered disrespectful.
This would be an insult to most however Bu Cai Secretly approved of the soldier who helped him get to this topic, as how could he, as the creator, beg for others to buy his work?
Almost immediately, Bu Cai responded, "*Cough* Good sir, I must warn you that saying such a thing can be considered disrespectful to my noble profession, however as a benefactor for helping inspire this work, I will not pursue this matter."
Bu Cai faced everyone and continued, "Although selling this piece is slightly heartbreaking, I extend magnanimity to all of the benefactors in this city, and will make an exception, due to one having to repay one's debts."
Everyone's faces instantly lit up and they began to hold an auction for the highest bidder.
However just when it was about to be decided who won; A young man who looked around 9 years old, In fancy clothes, came over. His face had a slight trace of arrogance, however no where near as much as Chang Wu, He had black hair and Brownish eyes, He was above average looking and had an aura of rich young master surrounding him.
Bu Cai knew he had hooked a big fish and felt as if he was in cloud nine.
Who knew better then him, that young masters wouldn't bat an eye to be thrifty just to save face and look more noble in front of others.
He was followed by two servants, who both looked quite strong and intimidating walked beside him.
However he was not the only one who looked like a noble.
Their was a cute young girl walking beside him about the same age, with two servants as well who looked equally as powerful or maybe even more so. She had a noble aura emitting from her which was even more refined and obvious than, our YM here.
However what overshadowed her nobility was her immense levels of cuteness. You could tell that once she grows up, she will be an incredibly beautiful woman even without having to cultivate.
She had long black hair that looked very smooth and dark, this contrasted with her 'Jade Complexion' and made her look immaculate. She had Phoenix like eyes and and cherry like lips, with long eyelashes and incredibly smooth and clean skin.
She wore a red dress that fit her perfectly and she had a very cold expression.
Whilst everyone was awed by her appearance and demeanor,
Bu Cai couldn't help but gulp and rub his eyes to make sure he was seeing things right, as he was very shocked.
...No, He isn't a pedophile or lolicon.
He is shocked due to the fact that, although he had no concrete evidence, he was sure that she would be part of Long Tian's Harem, and couldn't help but mourn the fact that he had actually ran into one of his soon to be collectibles and cursed his misfortune.
Although Bu Cai felt quite comfortable with meeting and communicating with just about anyone, Without discrimination towards status or anything insignificant like that (he even befriended a YM).
Jade Beauties and Harem members were a BIG no.
Although Bu Cai will admit that she is very cute, and is indeed going to be a very eye catching beauty that will deserve the 3 paragraphs of adjectives describing how perfect she is.
Bu Cai knew his limits and understood the mass amounts of trouble a Jade Beauty could bring.
Hence Bu Cai has made a rule to avoid overly beautiful women as it attracts danger (Long Tian) and he is on a mission to avoid, said danger (Long Tian), from destroying his sect.
So you can put into perspective how nervous he is.
So he decided to use his system to [Analyse] her.
Bu Cai had been restraining himself for using the system during the training so that he could truly improve himself and lessen his reliance on the system. So he has avoided using it unless shit hits the fan.
And Bu Cai has come to the conclusion after seeing 'Jade Beauty 1'
..That shit has hit the fan.
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