Wu De had originally intended to continue humiliating and intimidating the man collapsed in front of the tavern, but Zhang Yuge’s sudden approach forcibly interrupted him again.
Although Wu De was eager to slap this careless bastard to death, he still cared about having a justified reason before making a move.
To have a legitimate reason to attack Wang Quan, he deliberately provoked him into disrespecting him first.
At present, Zhang Yuge hadn’t done anything for Wu De to seize as a pretext, so he couldn’t just act against him.
However, this brat had repeatedly undermined him, and Wu De definitely wouldn’t let him off easily.
With a blank expression, Wu De sat back down and asked,
“Where are the Spirit Stones?”
Zhang Yuge silently took out a hundred Spirit Stones from his storage pouch and placed them on the table.
The guests present were all amazed by Zhang Yuge’s extravagance and generosity.
Seeing that small storage pouch could hold so many items, a flicker of cold light flashed in Wu De’s eyes as he narrowed them.
His own storage pouch was only about the size of a small wooden box.
This second-generation rich kid’s pouch must be as big as a wagon at least.
A wicked idea stirred in Wu De’s mind.
“Immortal Master, here are one hundred Spirit Stones. Can we start now?”
Although Zhang Yuge’s tone and attitude were flawless, Wu De still felt this guy didn’t respect him.
He had just made an example by killing a chicken to warn the monkeys, and all the mortals in the tavern feared and respected him.
But this second-generation rich kid seemed not to fear him at all.
Wu De was annoyed and impatiently said,
“What’s the rush? The process is the same as that useless one just now. The first test is temperament.”
Saying this, he sized Zhang Yuge up from head to toe, but his gaze was immediately drawn to Zhang Qingyao standing behind Zhang Yuge.
Wu De had never seen such a beautiful woman, neither before nor after transmigrating.
This woman was even more stunning than the top courtesan he had sought at the brothel.
Feeling the man in the green robe staring at her, Zhang Qingyao was uncomfortable and instinctively hid behind Zhang Yuge.
This single gesture made Wu De instantly realize the two knew each other.
“Immortal Master, this is my most treasured possession, a gift from my father on my full month celebration.”
Zhang Yuge’s words pulled Wu De’s thoughts back.
Zhang Yuge held a Silver Bracelet in his hand, intricately carved and set with precious gems.
A trace of scorn flashed in Wu De’s eyes as he sneered,
“You’re just trying to bluff me because the jade pendant of that useless fellow was destroyed by me, right?”
“The woman behind you, what’s her name?”
Wu De pointed at Zhang Qingyao behind Zhang Yuge and questioned.
“Respectfully, Immortal Master, she is my personal attendant. I also want to test her aptitude.”
Zhang Yuge didn’t know what scheme this guy was plotting but answered truthfully.
“Master, is entering this Five Spirit Gate really reliable? I feel like this guy is just some street thug.”
“Who cares? Let’s go in first. He’s just a clown, but he might still be useful.”
“Alright then.”
Wu De, seeming to think of another devious plan, pointed at Zhang Qingyao and ordered,
“You, come here.”
Zhang Qingyao naturally refused to obey Wu De and just stayed behind Zhang Yuge, casting him a loathing glance.
“May I ask why Immortal Master is looking for my attendant?”
Zhang Yuge calmly bowed and asked.
“I know that this broken bracelet isn’t your real treasure. That woman behind you is. Anyone who wants to cultivate immortality must sever worldly attachments and earthly ties. With her around, how do you expect to cultivate with focus? Since that’s the case, you might as well give up right here. You can’t even let go of a woman, and yet you hope to enter the cultivation world? Hah, get lost.”
The phrase “how do you expect to cultivate with focus” implied that if Zhang Yuge handed over Zhang Qingyao, Wu De might let him enter the Five Spirit Gate.
Hahaha, I’ll just steal his woman right in front of this second-generation rich kid, whether he agrees or not.
After all, before transmigrating, he did plenty of bullying—stepping on heads in the restroom, molesting female classmates, blackmailing elementary schoolers after getting expelled.
If he hadn’t been hit by a truck while racing a motorcycle on the main road, Wu De wouldn’t have come to this cultivation world.
Here, he lived far better than before.
Mortals were like pigs and dogs to cultivators.
That feeling of being so high above, while the other side dared to be angry but dared not speak, utterly powerless—was just… too satisfying!
Hearing the veiled meaning in Wu De’s words, before Zhang Yuge could argue, Yun Lan hidden in the ring had already started to scold.
“This guy is babbling nonsense. If cultivation really requires staying away from women, then how could my Hehuan Sect become the top sect in Nan’an Continent?”
“Perfect.”
“Master, I think this guy wants my cauldron furnace and plans to take it for himself.”
“Heh, as if he’s worthy.”
Seeming to want to teach this hypocritical man in the green robe a lesson, Yun Lan transferred all her remaining spiritual energy to Zhang Yuge.
“Disciple, I am giving you the last of my spiritual energy. Though I only have Foundation Establishment cultivation, it’s enough to deal with this poser. I’ll rest now. If the Ye family bothers you later, you’ll have to rely on yourself.”
“I understand, Master.”
Wu De had expected that after his words, the second-generation rich kid would reluctantly give up his attendant.
Unexpectedly, the other party fiercely shielded the woman behind him.
“In that case, Immortal Master, then I won’t cultivate either!”
“You’ve played your role enough; now it’s my turn to act cool.”
“I, Zhang Qingyao, cultivate immortality for freedom and peace of mind. My original intention is to protect my family and the people of Ningzhou. If I forsake this original intention for cultivation, that’s putting the cart before the horse! So, Immortal Master, I won’t cultivate!”
“Good! Well said!”
Many others in the tavern had long disliked Wu De.
Zhang Yuge’s passionate speech voiced what they dared not say.
They applauded and cheered loudly.
Zhang Yuge turned to look toward the tavern’s main entrance and noticed that Wang Quan had already been helped up by someone, and Wang Quan was also looking at Zhang Yuge.
Wang Quan raised his hand, clutching his chest, and gave Zhang Yuge a thumbs-up.
“Brother Zhang, well done.”
The applause and cheers were so loud that Zhang Yuge couldn’t hear what Wang Quan said, but he vaguely understood his meaning.
At that moment, Wu De’s face darkened as he slowly stood up from his seat.
Just like when he attacked Wang Quan earlier, Wu De launched a full-power palm strike at Zhang Yuge.
“Zhang Yuge, dodge!”
Zhang Qingyao pushed Zhang Yuge aside with all her strength and hurriedly stretched out her hands to block the full-force palm strike from the man in the green robe.
As expected, Zhang Qingyao, only at Qi Refining Layer Six, was no match for Wu De at Qi Refining Layer Ten, and she was blasted flying.