Lu Yun had never imagined that Qing Ting could be this ferocious; she was robbing people in broad daylight!
He didnât think much of this level of wealth, naturally, since he had an entire Hopeless Major and half of Origin World to draw on. Not to mention, heâd obtained seed storages from the Alchemist and Wild Formation Kings when he defeated them. He was well and truly swimming in wealth.
If it wasnât for an inexplicable material in this broadsword, he wouldnât spare it a second glance either.
Qing Ting, on the other hand, was strapped for crystals. Sheâd previously come into possession of three thousand crystal veins and hadnât handed them inâthough sheâd later purchased a half step ultimate Hongmeng treasure with them and given it to her father, heâd still limited her access to purple crystals.
Even the purple crystals that Li Zhen had sent to her from selling copies of the Robber Kingâs humiliation had been confiscated. She was on her own when it came to earning money.
Sheâd taken note of Golden Dragon being robbed and discovered that this was a business opportunity. Things were completely lawless in the city as of the moment and cultivators focused solely on killing each other. It wouldnât do any harm to take advantage of present circumstances and conveniently relieve some people of their wealth.
Qing Ting was very strong; bolstered by the Azuresky Sword, she created a sword curtain with a wave and sealed off the void. There were roughly twenty half step kings in the group thatâd attacked her. They were all cultivators from other regions and working together to take identity tokens from Azure Dragon cultivators.
All of them handed over their seed storage with trembling hands. If they wielded king grade treasures, Qing Ting claimed them as well.
A slick sheen of sweat shone on Lu Yunâs forehead. Though he didnât think that he was the reason for Qing Ting turning out like this⊠her current domineering self was completely different from the docile younger sister next door whoâd left Cloudexit City.
And all of this had occurred after she met Lu Yun.
He could already foresee all of Coiling Dragon City out for his head.
âWhat a haul! Seed storage from twenty-two guys has resulted in more than ten million premium purple crystals!â Qing Tingâs grin stretched from ear to ear. Sheâd also gained three priceless king grade treasures that were most likely gifts from elders or purchased from the Immortal Pagoda or Haotian Tower.
âUm⊠this isnât a very good thing to do, is it?â Lu Yun ventured hesitantly as he looked at her.
âWhatâs so bad about it?!â Qing Ting pouted. âSomeone as filthy rich as you has no idea how we poors live! The pain, the agony! Câmon, letâs go rob more people!â
She retracted the sword curtain and headed in another direction. Lu Yun could only follow with a rueful smile.
He already had a token for the assembly, he was planning on giving the additional one to Dragon Butterfly. As opposed to him smuggling the dragon in, it was easier to have her walk in legitimately.
The Karmic Tree had flowered with fruit again. He was planning on using ten thousand of them to forge a powerful Shapeshifting Talisman for her, one so strong that even someone like Meng wouldnât be able to see through to Dragon Butterflyâs true appearance.
Of course, the biggest weakness of the talisman was that slight ripples of combat arts would appear over the userâs body. That wasnât very important though, it was enough to make sure that Dragonhollow Mountain couldnât identify her.
Lu Yun himself was also very curious just what the first great dragon to take shape in the Hongmeng would be like.
âI might as well go take one myself.â Dragon Butterfly turned her nose up at the talisman shimmering with golden light in her hands and transformed into a little boy.
âYou?â Lu Yun shook his head. âIâm blocking all of your challenges during the Dragonling Assembly. You canât do a thing, no matter what. If you make a move, you wonât be able to hide your presence of a great dragon.â
Dragon Butterfly started, then nodded slowly.
âI planted this tree and I paved this road! If you want to pass, pay the toll!â Qing Ting halted a team of seven with a grand flourish of her sword.
ââŠwhat tree?â Seven half step kings hovered in the air and looked blankly at each other.
âThereâs⊠also no road here?â
âShut up and hand over your treasures and seed storage. Iâll spare your life in return!â Qing Ting sent dragon croons humming through the air with a wave of Azuresky.
âYou, want to rob us?â Their leader was a titled duke half step king. He snorted with laughter when he saw Qing Tingâs gesture. âYou must be someone from Azure Dragon Region⊠we happen to be missing one final identity token, so hand yours over. OtherwiseâŠâ
He walked forward with a leer.
Seven people lay haphazardly on the ground, wailing and keening with pain. Their leader was the worst offâhis legs were broken.
âHand over your identity tokens, seed storage, and personal treasure!â Qing Ting twinkled merrily at them.
âNo!â The half step king struggled to get up, but Qing Ting sent him back down with a carefully placed foot.
âNo? Then Iâll kill you.â Her sword trembled with eagerness.
âKill me if you want, you wonât be laying hands on my treasure!â This half step king was uncommonly resolved. Heâd received his title from a sixth step king and was named the Blackclad Duke. It was an obvious reference to the Bloodclad, Purpleclad, Crimsonclad, and Azureclad Dukes.
Though heâd been bizarrely defeated from a female robber and had both his legs broken, he would never sacrifice his dignity as the Blackclad Duke. He would never yield!
âThis guy seems to be called the Blackclad Duke or something⊠If he wonât give it up, letâs strip him naked and hang him over the city doors!â Lu Yun suggested.
âLike the two sixth step kings over the Immortal Pagodaâs doors?â Qing Tingâs eyes lit up.
âItâs yours!â Blackclad spoke firmly and quickly handed over his seed storage, identity token, and treasures. He also glared hatefully at Lu Yun while the other six behind him did the same thing.
âWhat are you looking at me for? Sheâs the one robbing you, not me,â Lu Yun grumbled.
âHmph! This young lady is a graceful fairy who is obviously a kindhearted person. The shifty look in your eyes makes it obvious that youâre nothing good. You must be directing her in this filthy act!â Blackclad denounced.
It was at this moment that Lu Yun knew heâd never shake off the misconception.
âMiss, I can tell that youâre an innocent and kind soul. Donât be led astray by him!â Blackclad called out to Qing Ting.
âYeah yeah.â Qing Ting skipped off with an armful of treasures, leaving Lu Yun and the others staring wordlessly at each other.
âEh⊠her brother asked me to keep an eye on her, so see you later.â Lu Yun quickly ran off.
The stories of a robber couple swiftly spread in Dragonsea City. They only robbed and didnât kill, but no one who came across their path emerged unscathed. Cultivators from Azure Dragon Region or other regions became their victims, and soon enough, cultivators inside the city united to take down this robber couple.