Chapter 7

Zhang Tang was panting.

He had an after-sex cigarette in his mouth, and his breathing was clearly uneven.

Apparently, they had just experienced a big battle.

Ren Xiaoman picked up her phone, her brows slightly furrowed.

"Tsk, Brother Zhang, Su Ming took the bait."

Zhang Tang frowned when he heard this.

He took a deep drag of the cigarette, a legendary-level inhalation.

White mist filled the air.

Subsequently, he revealed a cold smile.

"Very good."

"Although his profession is only Sword Controller, his attributes are too high; high-level people will definitely invest in him, and his future is limitless."

"I want you to approach him and squeeze him dry of his value."

Zhang Tang laughed sinisterly.

As a member of a big family, the legitimate son of the Zhang family, he had learned the art of controlling people since he was a child.

How to get more resources was a compulsory course he had taken since he was ten.

Classmates and talent were all chess pieces in his eyes.

He just wanted to use this woman, Ren Xiaoman, to squeeze resources from this ten-star genius, Su Ming!

The Zhang family started out like this back then!

Today, the Zhang family’s influence has spread throughout the Dragon Kingdom, and can even shake national policy.

This is the power of the Zhang family.

One of the three major clans in the Dragon Kingdom!

With his family influence, the things he could get from Su Ming in the future wouldn't make him feel very rare.

But he had to do this.

He had to prove to the family that he had the ability and ambition.

Ren Xiaoman smiled charmingly and leaned into Zhang Tang’s arms.

"Then, Young Master Zhang, I’m about to leave you..."

"Don't you have any thoughts?"

Zhang Tang slapped her hard.

"Haha, you bitch!"

The battle continued.

At this moment, Su Ming had already arrived outside the school.

Following his memory, he came to a weapon shop.

At this moment, it was bustling with noise.

Every year at this time, it is the best time for business here.

After all, today is Awakening Day.

Any student with a little money at home will come here today to buy a handy weapon as a novice weapon.

When challenging the novice dungeon, having a decent initial weapon can greatly increase the chance of survival!

There are quite a few weapon shops in Xuanjing City, but Su Ming happened to come to this one.

Because the owner of this shop is a blacksmith with extremely deep qualifications.

His blacksmith profession level is very high.

In the remote Xuanjing City, he is already considered a top-tier one.

The weapons he forges are also of good quality and affordable.

And this weapon shop is not small.

It doesn't just have forged weapons.

There are also weapons dropped in dungeons acquired from various professionals.

The variety is very rich.

For the cash-strapped Su Ming, this is the only choice.

Because...

Here, he can buy a very powerful weapon at a low price.

Just because Su Ming knows a piece of information.

There is a stone long sword in this shop.

As long as you smash the stone on the outside, you can reveal the real sword blade inside.

That is a Silver-quality long sword weapon.

But the price is extremely cheap.

Because the outside is too rough, no one knows the value of that thing.

He must take advantage of this opportunity to get it at the bottom price.

Outside a luxurious weapon shop, the street was bustling with a constant stream of traffic and crowds.

Covering several thousand square meters, it was one of the largest weapon shops in Profound Heaven City.

Many luxury cars were parked at the entrance.

A massive crowd of students packed the shop's entrance so tightly that not even water could pass through.

The walls were lined with an eye-catching array of countless cold weapons, such as sabers and swords.

They were made of various materials.

Among them was even a long sword forged from pure Profound Vein Cold Stone.

This sword was incredibly beautiful, reflecting a deep blue, icy gleam.

It was extremely eye-catching.

It drew all the students to stop and stare in fascination.

But the sword’s price was too exorbitant; no one could afford it.

So, they could only look.

Su Ming also cast a sidelong glance at the sword.

"A fake."

He only said coldly in his heart.

In his past life, he had frequented this weapon shop often and gradually became acquainted with the owner.

He had even shared drinks and chatted all night with the owner.

So he knew this sword was a fake; the real one was hidden in the owner's warehouse!

The genuine version of this sword was truly extraordinary—a diamond-quality long sword.

It was named the "Dragon Frost Heavenly Cold Sword."

A single slash could completely freeze the blood inside a monster, making it shatter with a single tap.

If wielded by a master sword-class professional, this sword would be even more incomparably powerful.

Unfortunately, Su Ming could not afford it at the moment.

After all, this sword was the shop's treasure, so it was naturally expensive!

Thus, his main target was never this sword to begin with.

Su Ming's arrival caused quite a stir among the students.

"Hey, look, isn't that Su Ming?"

"Sword-wielding Master Su Ming is here!"

"He really is handsome." Some young ladies already had stars in their eyes.

Since ancient times, top-tier Sword-wielding Masters have always been very handsome.

Although they are weak in the early stages, they are indeed handsome.

Su Ming was no exception.

"Wow, a man of the hour."

"He's here to buy weapons too."

"That makes sense. After all, tomorrow is the novice dungeon; even with his ten-star talent, he wouldn't dare be arrogant."

"He has innate level 10 max stats; calling him a peerless genius is no exaggeration! If it weren't for his Sword-wielding Master profession, he would have shocked the entire province."

"It's just a pity his profession is a bit of a letdown."

The students whispered to each other.

Su Ming acted as if he hadn't heard them.

He walked straight toward the counter with a steady gait.

At this moment, a young woman in her twenties stepped out from the crowd of students.

She blocked Su Ming's path.

Su Ming frowned slightly and stopped.

He didn't know this woman; why was she blocking his way?

He looked up.

He saw that the woman wore gold-rimmed glasses and black silk stockings, with a hot figure.

She looked elegant and luxurious.

She was definitely not short of money.

She was clearly startled for a moment by Su Ming's icy gaze.

That was the gaze of a killer, one that could only be forged through many life-and-death battles.

She thought it was an illusion.

Soon, she returned to normal.

"Sorry, student."

"I mean no harm."

As she spoke, she flashed a mature, sophisticated smile.

Then, she handed a business card to Su Ming.

"I am Jiang Lan, Vice President of the Jiang'an Consortium."

"I represent the Jiang'an Consortium and will cover the full cost of your weapon purchase here today."

She made a bold claim.

As soon as these words were spoken, all the surrounding students gasped!

Covering the full cost of a weapon shop purchase!?

This was truly a grand gesture among grand gestures!

Among the students here, some lived in villas and had parents with powerful professions, so they had some spare money.

But none of them dared to say they would cover the full cost!

After all, weapon shops were among the most expensive places in the world to spend money!

Ordinary families could never squander money here.

Looking at her alluring smile, Su Ming's expression remained calm.

"Oh, covering the full cost?"

"May I ask, Miss Jiang Lan, what is the price?"

Nothing in this world is free of the word "interest"!

Su Ming didn't know her at all.

Meeting for the first time, she could never help him for no reason.

Having lived two lives, Su Ming understood this better than anyone.

Hearing Su Ming's calm reply, she looked somewhat surprised.

She had already inquired; Su Ming was a poor orphan with no parents to support him, and coming here to buy weapons, he was likely short on cash.

She had counted on this point to offer her help!

Only when the other party has a need can there be a transaction!

This was the vision of a merchant.

But she hadn't expected Su Ming to be as smart as she was!

He didn't agree immediately!

Facing such temptation without being moved.

She secretly admired him.

"It seems student Su Ming is not only gifted but also exceptionally clever."

She praised him first.

"You guessed right; I do have a request for you."

Sure enough, Jiang Lan smiled indifferently.

She waved to someone in the crowd.

Shortly after, a petite girl in green walked out.

Su Ming noticed she was wearing a protective barrier ring on her hand.

This was an extremely expensive item.

Once she suffered fatal damage, this ring would instantly shatter, forming a barrier to block the attack for her.

This was enough to show that her family was wealthy.

"This is my younger sister, Jiang Yunqing."

"As long as you team up with her and protect her while she completes the challenge in the novice dungeon, I will pay to help you buy a weapon."

"How about it?"

She smiled confidently, her voice full of charisma.

Money is the root of a person's confidence!

Su Ming, however, remained unmoved upon hearing this.

He looked up and down at the girl in front of him, Jiang Yunqing.

Jiang Yunqing's expression was calm; she faced Su Ming neither humbly nor arrogantly.

Although her talent was slightly inferior to Su Ming's, she had money!

Faintly, there was a hint of pride in her brows.

Su Ming stared at her, his face cold and his eyes as calm as water.

This Jiang Yunqing was the same age as him.

Both were novice class-changers of this year!

But... she was a bit too frail.

It was no wonder her sister wanted him to take her under his wing!

This was normal.

Su Ming had long since become accustomed to it.

Only newly awakened class-changers could enter the novice dungeon.

All family experts and bodyguards were unable to enter!

This meant that this second young lady of the Jiang family would be venturing into a dangerous zone without any protection!

This might be her first time!

In such a situation, her family naturally needed a powerful expert to escort her.

And the novice dungeon was basically all novice class-changers.

No one had a naturally high level.

So the only choice was to select from those with strong enough qualifications.

And he was the perfect candidate.

First, he was highly gifted, with stats naturally higher than the average person.

Second, he was poor enough to be easily bought!

Su Ming quickly summarized the reasons.

Although his profession was Sword-wielding Master and his skills weren't as strong as others, his stats were fierce enough.