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Translator: Tamon
“Beat it!” Hei Huang snapped at the thugs.
“Oh?” Elder Zhou frowned on the second deck.
“What is it, Elder?” Qin Ye asked.
“Nothing.”
Zhou Xu shook his head, sensing something familiar from the small cultivator, but couldn’t put his finger on it. There was no one so small among his acquaintances.
He disregarded the feeling as he had other things to worry about and couldn’t spare the time for anything else.
…
The boatman raised sail and steered the boat to the heart of the Drifting Geese River.
The boatman was a cultivator too, in the 1st layer of Qi Refining Stage. Having steered the boat for many years, he learned the best path to take ferrying the people with the lowest dangers.
His passengers were all tough. Even these brawny mortals trained in martial arts, had to be, lest the fierce winds blew them over on the way.
The closer it got to the river center, the stronger the winds and waves rocking the boat.
Xu Hei was struck by a flash of inspiration from all the swaying. [Maybe I can train my body by going into the strongest current.]
If using earth worked, why not water? He’d give it a try after the next demon meat meal.
Suddenly, he noticed Hei Huang’s legs writing something on the deck. As Spiritual Energy was released, the miniature array took shape.
“Wha…”
[What’s this dog up to this time?]
“Xu Hei, I have a big job and we’ll split the haul. What do you say?”
The familiar tone had Xu Hei widen.
[You’re lucky no one made you and now you’re thinking of stirring trouble? Can’t you stay still for once?]
“The odds?”
“A third.”
“I’d rather eat you instead.”
“He-he, it was a joke, a joke.” Hei Huang chuckled and wiped the array.
Xu Hei relaxed.
The shaken-up passengers were glad the shore was coming closer.
Xu Hei had the nagging suspicion the damn dog got on this boat just to rob. Funny enough, he needed a Foundation Establishment cultivator showing up to curb his appetite.
[The dog’s filled with crazy ideas. Gotta keep on my toes and not sink with him.] Xu Hei’s vigilance grew.
The passengers left the boat.
The old Daoist came to shore and turned to Hei Huang. “Fellow Daoist, do we know each other?”
Hei Huang smiled. “We’ve met at an auction. Can’t believe you forgot already.”
Zhou Xu was stumped. [What auction?]
Thinking further, the last action he visited was six years ago. But with so many people around and being so long ago, he forgot all about it.
“I have business to attend to, farewell.” Zhou Xu cupped his hands and turned away.
The Qin youth eyed the midget as he followed behind the elder.
When they were gone, Xu Hei gasped, “That it?”
“Why, you want to take him? Why didn’t you say so? I would’ve struck him then and there.” Hei Huang rubbed his sleeves.
“Stop, stop! Just ignore it.”
…
Following the road, they arrived at River Town in the afternoon, on the river’s edge.
River Town was at the border of Qin Kingdom, out of the court’s reach and as lawless as it came.
Fugitives settled here, with criminals mixed in between. Ironically, it allowed Hei Huang to blend in easily with his conspicuous attire.
The people rushed along in the streets, vigilant and wary of their neighbors as they kept a healthy distance. Not even the beggars were normal, their shifty eyes scanning for a fresh mark.
Hei Huang picked a tavern and went in.
“I want a private booth on the second floor. Bring me one of each of your finest dishes and wines. Make sure to bring extra demon meat.” Hei Huang barked.
The owner had a wide mouth and a pale face, maybe from dabbing in a particularly nasty cultivation method.
He sized the shorty up and nodded.
Hei Huang was guided to his booth and the finest dishes were served.
Xu Hei rushed out to stuff himself.
Hei Huang picked up the wine jar and swallowed hard. He cussed. “What’s with this garbage? Not even a dog would drink it!”
He turned to the food.
Xu Hei spotted the problem with the wine at a glance. It was drugged.
The two demons had a large appetite, ordering seconds, third, fourth, and many more to fill the gaping hole in their stomachs. Hei Huang complained all the time, “More! Give me another of this one!”
The waiter’s face twitched outside the booth and went to the owner. “He ate a thousand taels of silver’s worth already, including two demons worth of meat. Do I keep serving?”
The owner was cold. “Keep going until he’s full. And double the Softening Spice dosage.”
Four hours later, Xu Hei finally stopped after turning into a ball, too stuffed for another bite.
Hei Huang didn’t stop at just eating, slipping into the kitchen to lift more demon meat.
“Time to go.”
He activated a talisman and the two phased out, blending with the environment.
“Just like that?” Xu Hei was stunned.
“Are you mental? Be happy this shifty establishment didn’t serve you long pig, and you want to pay them?” Hei Huang cursed.
“I was talking about splitting the take. Don’t we always do that?” Xu Hei said.
Hei Huang was lost for words.
Bang!
The booth’s door was kicked open and the creepy owner barged in. “You have quite the appetite, sir, to empty the kitchen. Be careful not to burst.”
Looking around, there was no one in sight. In his rage, he slammed the table to powder.
“Find him! I don’t care if he’s a cultivator, I want him dead for running out on his tab with Xue Lang!” The owner fumed.
“Yes!” The waiter led a group out of the tavern.
Hei Huang and Xu Hei changed locations, an inn this time.
This inn looked much normal at least, any thoughts of swindling had gone out the window after discovering Hei Huang was a cultivator, and just gave him a room.
Xu Hei crawled on the bed and went to refine his ungodly meal. His body was bound to be even stronger after this.
As for antagonizing anything that moved, Xu Hei got used to it. It wasn’t him either, but the dog’s doing. He was innocent, the victim even.
“Take it slow. I’m going out. We’ll leave once I get back.” Hei Huang put on a straw coat and jumped out the window.
Xu Hei peered outside. “He ditched me.”
Xu Hei tensed at the bad feeling. “I have to follow him. The damn dog is always up to no good. I won’t even know when he screws me over.”
Xu Hei activated a talisman that covered him in a glow.
His body phased out and hid his aura. Ever since he saw Hei Huang use the Invisible Talisman, he made sure to keep two on the side.
It didn’t just save his life but hid his tracks. So good no Supreme Gold Immortal would find him.
Xu Hei darted through the window, sneaking behind Hei Huang.
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