Chapter 1: These days, who doesn't have a side hustle!

The year 1043 AD!

The third year of the Qingli era, Miao Prefecture.

Outside the window, the sound of rain goes drip-drop, falling for three days and three nights without stopping.

Just like you, my dearest, not answering the phone for three days and three nights.

On the bustling street,

A young man of about twenty is squatting in a corner, listening to the song that suddenly surfaced in his mind, his face full of bewilderment.

"This shouldn't be! I had it all planned out. Brother Crow was going to teach me how to use a shotgun, and Ye Guohuan was going to teach me how to control an AK? Failure was impossible!"

Rubbing his chin, Zhang Cheng is lost in confusion.

Three months ago, through the news, he keenly sensed a business opportunity: "Zero-Dollar Shopping"!

For this, Zhang Cheng spared no effort to cross the ocean to the land of freedom, wanting to make it big.

But before his business could even open, he felt his approach was outdated.

Because Zero-Dollar Shopping was just the most low-class kind of "business."

So, upholding the philosophy that the bold are stuffed to death while the timid starve to death, he, Zhang Mouren, changed his profession.

That very night, he cast lots at the Holy Grail and received Mazu's permission!

Then he got himself an AK and a shotgun, intending to make it big and create new glory!

However, Zhang Cheng had calculated every detail, but forgot one thing: when crossing the street, you have to look left first!

"Ding!"

Scattered copper coins clinked into the bowl, making a crisp sound.

Raising his head, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but say, "Uh, sorry, I'm not a beggar!"

"Huh?"

Looking at Zhang Cheng with confusion, a passing young man carrying a pack asked curiously, "If you're not a beggar, why are you squatting here?"

"Me?"

Hearing the young man's words, Zhang Cheng quickly turned his head, but after seeing that the surroundings were full of ragged beggars, the corners of his mouth twitched immediately: "Fine, I... I am a beggar!"

"Tch!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng with disdain, the young man swaggered away.

But watching the other's back, Zhang Cheng looked down at the few copper coins in the bowl and said, "A great man born between heaven and earth, how can he be depressed and live under others for long! If I hadn't forgotten to look for cars while crossing the street in Florida, would I be squatting here?"

Saying this angrily, Zhang Cheng backhanded the few copper coins into his pocket.

But after grumbling, Zhang Cheng rubbed his head and said, "No, where exactly did this bring me? Is this still Florida, damn it?"

【System activated!】

【Collection mission initiated!】

【Commission mission issued: Recover the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun!】

【Initial mission incentive: Muscle-Separating and Bone-Dislocating Hand!】

【Temporary exchange mall opened: Provides only daily necessities, requires silver!】

【Starting playback of Northern Song history.】

After a long while, Zhang Cheng slowly woke from his bewilderment.

When a transparent screen appeared before his eyes, he immediately opened his mouth wide in astonishment.

Because isn't this nonsense? He had already prepared to be a fierce bandit in Florida, only to be sent by the system to this place to recover the "Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun" in the blink of an eye.

Besides, those Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun, are they something you can recover just by saying so?

Do you really take the Liao Kingdom for a sticky rice ball? That anyone can go up and take a bite?

The Royal Iron Forest Army and the Leather Room Army are right there. You go ahead, they'll spin your skull right off!

"But I heard that Empress Dowager Xiao in history was very beautiful. I wonder if it's true or not?"

Raising his head, Zhang Cheng's thoughts gradually drifted away.

But in the next second, he suddenly came back to his senses and said, "Wait, the point isn't Empress Dowager Xiao! The point is, where the hell am I!"

Thinking of this, Zhang Cheng immediately stood up and then quickly caught up to the young man who had just given him money.

"Fellow Daoist, please stay your steps!"

Calling out loudly, Zhang Cheng skillfully called out that "famous quote"!

"What the hell?"

Turning his head, the young man looked at Zhang Cheng and subconsciously gripped the long sword on his back.

Because he always felt that this phrase, when called out from behind, would put him in danger!

"Hey, on the street, what are you doing? You can't pull that out!"

Seeing the young man's actions, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but become warm.

"Why are you calling me? Don't push your luck, I've already given you a few coins!"

Facing Zhang Cheng's inquiry, the young man immediately frowned, looking very unhappy.

"Everyone is out and about, we're all friends! Don't you agree!"

Stepping forward to familiarly hook the young man's arm, Zhang Cheng carefully sized him up; the more he looked, the more he resembled someone.

"Don't talk nonsense, I don't know you at all!"

Shaking off Zhang Cheng's hand, the young man immediately refused.

"It doesn't matter if you don't know me, as long as I know you, right, Situ Yaozu!"

Looking at Situ Yaozu with a face full of smiles, Zhang Cheng looked at his appearance and immediately laughed.

【Jianghu Sword Discussion Record!】

"No, do you really know me?"

Looking at Zhang Cheng in astonishment, Situ Yaozu hurriedly felt his clothes, and finally seeing that his belongings were all there, he said with a vigilant face, "Who are you?"

"My name is Zhang Cheng, Zhang Xinzhi! I'm your second aunt's cousin's third aunt's eldest cousin..."

Looking at Situ Yaozu seriously, Zhang Cheng immediately explained.

"What the hell?"

Looking at Zhang Cheng in disbelief, Situ Yaozu was almost confused by his series of tongue twisters.

"You can just call me cousin, the rest isn't important!"

Seeing Situ Yaozu's confused look, Zhang Cheng immediately laughed.

"Cou-cousin?"

Looking at Zhang Cheng in confusion, Situ Yaozu's eyes widened, his face full of shock.

"Hey, right, cousin! You're really sensible!"

Looking at Situ Yaozu with a face full of smiles, Zhang Cheng immediately laughed.

But looking at Zhang Cheng, Situ Yaozu took half a step back and said, "Do you take me for a fool? You say you're my cousin, and I'll believe you?"

"Cousin, you studied under the Beiqing Sect! And you were a constable, this is something only family would know!"

Looking at Situ Yaozu with a serious face, Zhang Cheng immediately explained.

"Are you really my cousin?"

Looking at Zhang Cheng in astonishment, Situ Yaozu was completely stunned.

Because he studied under the Beiqing Sect, really not many people knew that!

Could it be that his father really told other relatives?

When Situ Yaozu thought of this, he hurriedly asked, "Then cousin, why were you squatting there just now!"

"That's a long story..."

Looking at Situ Yaozu with deep emotion, Zhang Cheng felt cold sweat breaking out in his heart.

Fortunately, he, Zhang, is "honest" in this life, otherwise, as long as he showed a flaw, Situ Yaozu would definitely stab him!

Never underestimate the "simple folk customs" of the Northern Song Dynasty. Sun Sanniang and Zhang Qing ran a "deadly inn"!

The ones you can't fight are the Great Song imperial court, but not the common people!

Otherwise, who do you think was causing trouble with the "rebellions" that ran through the Song Dynasty from beginning to end!

Situ Yaozu being able to descend the mountain from the Beiqing Sect proves that when this kid makes a move, Zhang Cheng is definitely not his match!

Zhang Cheng: Give me an AK, and a shotgun, and I'll let you know what a grandmaster is! What it means to be fast and accurate within seven steps!

"Cousin, you could actually make a long story short!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng, Situ Yaozu's eyes flashed with "clear stupidity"!

Looking at Situ Yaozu who had just descended the mountain, the corners of Zhang Cheng's mouth couldn't help but twitch.

No wonder this kid failed the "imperial examination" in Bianjing; it turns out he had never stepped into society. No wonder he got "poisoned" and beaten!

"Went out, got robbed, and then ended up here!"

Pointing at the blue bricks under his feet, what Zhang Cheng meant was that he was a fierce bandit in Florida, and then got hit by a car...

But Situ Yaozu's understanding was that his cousin went out, encountered robbers, and then ran here to be a beggar!

After a long silence, Situ Yaozu patted Zhang Cheng's shoulder and said, "Cousin, you've suffered!"

"It doesn't matter, since I'm here, what else can I do!"

Shrugging his shoulders, Zhang Cheng looked very helpless.

After all, his attitude toward life is to accept things as they come!

And, even if he wanted to go back, it would be impossible!

Since the system issued the mission, it had completely lost contact. Apart from being able to see his own physique, he couldn't do anything!

【Name: Zhang Cheng】

【Gender: Male】

【Physique: 3】

【Agility: 4】

【Adult attribute: Limit is 5】

【Skills mastered: Muscle-Separating and Bone-Dislocating Hand (Mastered), Firearms (Introductory)!】

【"Introductory, Mastered, Proficient, Master, Divine Skill."】

Hmm, a very good system panel, so concise it makes him feel like a loser!

Zhang Cheng: Don't I have any face? Ah, don't I have any face?

But just when Zhang Cheng was silent, he saw an "Observe" label.

When he curiously clicked it open, he saw Situ Yaozu's information appear before his eyes!

【Name: Situ Yaozu!】

【Physique: 4】

【Agility: 5】

【Skills mastered: Beiqing Sword Technique (Proficient), Horse Riding (Mastered), Command (Mastered)】

"Cousin, what's wrong? Did you think of something sad?"

Asking Zhang Cheng, Situ Yaozu asked curiously.

"Cousin, seeing you, cousin is really too happy!"

Looking at Situ Yaozu, Zhang Cheng was almost crying.

Because he originally thought Situ Yaozu was just a little stronger than him, but he didn't expect him to be three or four levels higher than him!

"It's okay, cousin, let's go to the capital together to take the imperial exam. In the future, we will definitely bring glory to our ancestors!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng seriously, Situ Yaozu's face was full of expectations for the future.

But hearing Situ Yaozu say this, the corners of Zhang Cheng's mouth twitched.

In the Song Dynasty, how should one put it? All things are inferior, only reading is noble!

In terms of culture, the Song Dynasty is indeed brilliant, but in terms of military strength, forget it. Saying too much is just tears!

Great Song, Great Song, cowardly and submissive!

Facing foreign tribes, what is the unified approach of the Great Song? You have a wolf-tooth club, I have a skull. If I can't kill you, I'll pay you money. If I can kill you, I'll pay you even more!

Counting through all the dynasties, the only one that pays money even after winning is this unique Great Song!

Great Song: Shut your mouth, or I'll send troops to mess with you immediately!

Zhang Cheng: Hey, he's anxious, he's anxious!

Walking side by side, Situ Yaozu and Zhang Cheng passed a certain bank.

But seeing Zhang Cheng standing still, Situ Yaozu asked curiously, "Cousin, why are you standing here?"

"Cousin wants to take a side job!"

Looking at the wealthy merchants constantly coming and going, Zhang Cheng suddenly froze in place and said, "Wait, I've already come to the Northern Song, doesn't that mean my side job can become my full-time job? Hehehe..."

"Cousin, why are you suddenly laughing so scarily?"

Looking at Zhang Cheng with fear, Situ Yaozu couldn't help but take two steps back.

"Cousin, I suddenly have a bold idea! Do you mind?"

Sizing up Situ Yaozu, Zhang Cheng suddenly discovered that he could make it big again.

"Cousin, I mind very much!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng before him, Situ Yaozu turned his head to look at the bank, suddenly understanding what he was about to do.

But he was very resistant to this kind of thing!

Because it could very likely lead to a big disaster!

"Cousin, believe me, I have a lot of experience with this kind of thing!"

Looking at Situ Yaozu seriously, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but become solemn.

Because if he hadn't forgotten to look for cars while crossing the street in Florida, he would already be a multi-millionaire by now!

Situ Yaozu: My cousin wants to rob a bank, what should I do? Waiting online, it's quite urgent!

Zhang Cheng:...

New book is out, I hope all new and old shareholders will support me! I already have a completed novel, "Movies: The Collector Wandering the Heavens"!

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(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 2 =====