Chapter 28: Suddenly Becoming Rich

In this world, flying is a luxury, for the price of a single ticket starts at a minimum of ten million. Yet Wang Kun no longer lacks for such trivial sums; not long ago, he had only purchased a standard S-class blade technique manual and fifth-series weapons and gear—none of which cost much, all paid for by the martial academy’s reward credits. The money from his previous contract had been deposited directly by the system into an anonymous bank account. Now that he was officially a martial artist, transferring several hundred million from that account to his personal one would raise no suspicion whatsoever.

Hongning Base City, Global Headquarters of the Extreme Martial Pavilion, Black Dragon Plaza.

As Wang Kun was now a martial artist and a member of the Extreme Martial Pavilion, he entered the vast global headquarters with ease.

Beep! Special location check-in: (Activated, current location detected: Extreme Martial Pavilion Global Headquarters).

“Deep Blue, I want to check in!” Wang Kun called out the system’s activation phrase in his mind with anticipation.

Beep! Check-in successful!

Congratulations, host, you have received: 10 billion Huaxia credits, +2 Jade Essence, +1 Dragon Blood, +2 Life Water, SS-class full set of combat gear, Ninefold Thunder Blade complete manual, +1 Millennium Spirit of Flora, Black God suit.

If ever there was such a thing as instant riches, this was it. At that moment, Wang Kun’s excitement could barely be expressed in words.

“My goodness, I’ve really struck it rich this time.”

“With all these resources, there’s hardly any need for cultivation—I could just take the pills and be done with it.”

Wang Kun mused that perhaps he wouldn’t even need to venture into the wilderness anymore. After all, hunting monsters out there barely earned him anything. Now he not only had money but also possessed items money couldn’t buy.

With these treasures, Wang Kun could quickly ascend to the rank of high-level War God. And once he reached that level, protected by the Black God suit, he could roam the wilds and ancient ruins across the globe, save for a handful of exceptionally perilous spots. All other ruins of ancient civilizations would be open to him.

With the system’s cheat at hand, there was no need to force his way through danger. Merely visiting these sites and completing check-ins would suffice.

Suppressing his excitement, Wang Kun soon left the Extreme Martial Pavilion headquarters and purchased a ticket home to Jiangnan Base City that very day.

Mingyue Estate, within the villa.

Wang Kun immediately claimed his latest batch of rewards. After reviewing them, he first chose to consume the Jade Essence, a physique-enhancing potion second only to Dragon Blood.

A day later, inside the villa, Wang Kun opened his system interface.

Deep Blue System of the Heavens [Invincible Edition]

Host: Wang Kun

Talent: One star (standard human talent) 1000/0

Comprehension: One star (standard human comprehension) 1000/0

Bloodline: One star (standard human bloodline) 1000/0

Fist strength: 31,050 kg (+1000/0)

Speed: 310 m/s (+10m/0)

Mental power: 60,000 kg (+1000/0)

Attribute points: 0

Space-time traversal: (Cooldown—9 days)

Special location check-in: (Activated)

Funds: 11 billion (Huaxia credits)

Equipment: Full Series-9 gear, spatial ring, +1 Jade Essence, +1 Dragon Blood, +2 Life Water, SS-class full set of combat gear, Ninefold Thunder Blade complete manual, +1 Millennium Spirit of Flora, Black God suit.

After using the Jade Essence, Wang Kun’s physical attributes reached the level of a high-ranking general. His mental power also achieved its peak—60,000 kilograms.

All mental practitioners are born with limited innate mental strength. Wang Kun’s comes from system rewards, capped at 60,000 kg. To increase it further, he must either train or invest attribute points.

Of course, among his possessions, there is still one item that can boost his mental power—the Millennium Spirit of Flora, a rare treasure that enhances both physique and mental strength.

As for the remaining Dragon Blood, according to the information, his current physique isn’t suitable for consecutive use of such potions. It’s best to wait a month, let his body adapt, then take the Dragon Blood.

The Millennium Spirit of Flora, meanwhile, should be saved for last.

August 16th, Mingyue Estate, third floor.

Once everything was ready, he contacted the system and initiated a new instance world.

Pengcheng, on the streets. Wang Kun, dressed in ancient attire, regained his senses and instinctively surveyed his surroundings.

This time he had arrived in an ancient world. Though the system hadn’t assigned him a specific identity, it had afforded him a traditional costume. This world differed from his previous two instances; it was a fusion of two scenarios: “The Banquet at Hongmen” and “Myth”.

As he looked around, an extraordinarily beautiful and familiar figure caught his eye!

“Yunjin? Feifei? No, in this world, she must be Yu Ji!”

At this sight, Wang Kun instantly recalled the plot of the “Banquet at Hongmen” instance—a retelling of the struggle between Chu and Han.

But it was still early in the timeline; the First Emperor had not yet died, and neither Liu Bang nor Xiang Yu had rebelled.

“Yu Ji, hurry, don’t keep the troupe master waiting!” From afar, Wang Kun heard several girls call out to Yu Ji, urging her as they ran towards a nearby tavern.

“Could this be the place where Yu Ji, Xiang Yu, and Liu Bang first meet in the original story?” At this thought, Wang Kun hurried after them.

Upon entering the tavern, he saw Yu Ji and several songstresses setting up their instruments in the main hall. Wang Kun immediately chose a seat with an unobstructed view of Yu Ji.

“Sir, may I ask what you’d like to order?”

“Just bring some wine and meat,” Wang Kun replied vaguely, unsure how to order in this ancient setting.

The tavern was bustling with patrons, the most conspicuous being a group of soldiers in black armor feasting noisily.

Soon, the waiter brought wine and meat to Wang Kun’s table. He didn’t touch it, his gaze fixed on Yu Ji.

The songstresses, including Yu Ji, finished their preparations. Suddenly, melodious ancient music filled the hall. Yu Ji, strumming a lute, sang a famous song of Chu.

Mist and rain speak again,
Spring wind brushes the small terrace,
My home, like a world apart,
Always a parasol waiting for you,
All the charm of my homeland...

Yet just as Yu Ji’s song lingered sweetly in the air, a harsh voice rang out, cutting through the hall.

“Stop!!”

The armored Qin soldiers abruptly stood, one kicking the troupe master aside.

The soldiers glowered, advancing toward Yu Ji and her companions.

“How dare you play songs of Chu before the officials of Great Qin!”

Facing the leader’s accusation, Yu Ji stepped forward, leading the songstresses.

“Sir, the state of Chu has fallen. Its people are now Qin subjects; why should Chu songs not also be Qin songs?”

Her clever retort enraged the Qin leader. He raised his arm, about to slap Yu Ji.

But Wang Kun, attentive to Yu Ji all along, would never allow his woman to be struck.

In an instant, his mental force activated, propelling a chopstick from the table.

Thunk!

“Aah!” The Qin leader’s right hand was pierced clean through by the chopstick.

“Who dares attack the officials of the court!” Nearby Qin soldiers drew their swords, searching for the assailant.

Wang Kun calmly rose, ignoring the soldiers as he walked toward Yu Ji.

The Qin soldiers, seeing him, lashed out in anger. Yet before they could approach, the chopstick that had impaled their leader flew out once more.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

In the blink of an eye, every Qin soldier preparing to attack was instantly killed by the bamboo chopstick.

The tavern fell deathly silent. All present were stunned by the scene.

Only when Wang Kun approached Yu Ji and spoke did the crowd stir.

With gentle eyes, Wang Kun extended his hand to Yu Ji.

“Miss, come with me from now on.”

Yu Ji gazed at Wang Kun, dazed, her heart deeply moved.

In this world, ravaged by war, women held the lowest status. Any woman in such times could only exist as a man’s appendage.

“Yu Ji, hurry and leave with this gentleman. If you don’t go now, the Qin soldiers will soon return and you won’t escape,” urged the troupe master.

He knew that after Wang Kun had slain so many Qin soldiers within the tavern, Yu Ji would be taken by the authorities if she remained.

Wang Kun, however, smiled indifferently.

“So your name is Yu Ji? Yu Ji, let’s sit down and have something to eat first.”

Without concern for propriety, Wang Kun wrapped his arm around Yu Ji and seated her at a nearby table.

Just then, Xiang Yu, who had heard the commotion from upstairs, descended. Seeing Yu Ji at Wang Kun’s side, a sudden pang struck his heart, as if something vital had been lost.

Outside the tavern, Liu Bang, who had previously encountered Yu Ji, also arrived. Upon seeing Xiang Yu, Liu Bang hurried over, his gaze lingering on Yu Ji.

Clearly, both future Titans of this era had taken an interest in Yu Ji. Yet now, Yu Ji’s fate was sealed with Wang Kun.

Not only had Liu Bang and Xiang Yu yet to rebel, even if they possessed armies, Wang Kun cared nothing for them. With his strength, he was invincible in this world. With his mental powers, no army could hope to withstand him.

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