Chapter 10

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation

Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Ye Tianyi knew of the burden Ye Xian’er was carrying and how much pressure she was under. The previous Ye Tianyi may have been a scum, but now, he had to do something about it.

Sis Hong crossed her legs and revealed a nice view. She looked at Ye Tianyi and said, “Come in and have fun. We’ll talk while enjoying ourselves.”

Ye Tianyi smiled awkwardly and said, “Forget it, perhaps next time. I’m broke.”

And he was broke indeed. Once a week, Ye Xian’er would give him a bit of money, but it was already wasted by the original host the day he crossed over. Ye Xian’er treated him well. Under such circumstances, she still gave him ten thousand as pocket money. Apart from the wealthy, only a prominent family would receive such treatment in a remote empire like the Tensui Empire.

Ye Xian’er had treated him well enough, but Ye Tianyi was a scum through and through. Even with ten thousand in pocket money, he would still request for more. While she never wanted to give in, she always felt that it was her responsibility as his sister to take care of Ye Tianyi. As for whether or not he would still ask for more, of course she had thought about it, but she had no other choice. She once tried strict discipline and stopped giving him money, but he resorted to stealing and robbing instead. Furthermore, he had a group of unsavory friends out there issuing IOUs…

She was left with no choice. She always felt that people would eventually grow up, and that he would eventually understand. Yes, deep in her heart, she always had high expectations for Ye Tianyi. After all, she grew up with Ye Tianyi and knew that he was not a bad person by nature. At the very least, he would not kill another person. She always thought that Ye Tianyi was a kind person at heart and would eventually turn over a new leaf.

“Could Young Master Ye ever be broke? The young ladies in my shop like you the most. You’re the only customer who still gives tips,” Sis Hong smiled.

Ye Tianyi scratched his head without a word.

What an idiot. His sister worked so hard but he was fooling around and giving out tips. What else could he be but an idiot?

But it was different now. Ye Tianyi wanted to share Ye Xian’er’s burden.

“Sis Hong, you have the best information network around. I heard that there’s a unit in the Scarlet Legion recruiting members for a mission? And if the mission is completed, everyone gets a five hundred thousand reward,” Ye Tianyi asked.

Sis Hong was about 30 years old with a pretty appearance. Although she was running such a business, Ye Tianyi knew that she was very well-informed. Besides, she was well connected to people of power from high positions in Tensui Sacred City. She was most definitely not as simple as she seemed on the surface. At the very least, her news and information was probably the most accurate Ye Tianyi could find to fix his current situation.

“There’s such a thing indeed. They’re expected to head out the day after tomorrow. Why? Is Young Master Ye…”

Ye Tianyi smiled and said, “That’s right. I’m thinking of joining them, but I can’t seem to get in touch with those people. Sis Hong, didn’t you mention before that you knew the captain of the Scarlet Legion? I’d like to ask for your help.”

Sis Hong frowned before she put down her crossed legs and looked at Ye Tianyi.

“Young Master Ye, it isn’t impossible, but the minimum recruitment standard for the Scarlet Legion’s Team Seven is a level-5 Bright Aperture stage martial artist, so…”

“Don’t worry, Sis Hong. I’ll definitely meet the requirements. Can I trouble Sis Hong to pass on the message? They can decide on the location and there would be no problem if they request for an interview or whatever.”

Sis Hong looked at Ye Tianyi in surprise. Was he not a notorious wastrel? And he was only at the Qi Establishment stage at this age. How could he ever meet the requirements?

“Alright, I’ll help you, but don’t lie to Sis Hong. The minimum requirement is level-five Bright Aperture stage.”

Ye Tianyi nodded, “Thank you, Sis Hong.”

Currently, he was a level-five Qi Establishment stage, but once the mission rewards were issued, he would be a level-five Bright Aperture stage. At the age of 19, that would be considered average, but quite acceptable.

“Mm, I’ll give you the reply tomorrow, but the labor fee…”

Sis Hong smiled and rubbed her hands.

“I’ll give it to you tomorrow.”

“Deal! Then, I wish Young Master Ye all the best!”

“And I wish Sis Hong a prosperous business!” Ye Tianyi grinned broadly.

“Sigh, my business is not doing so well.”

“That can’t be true. I remember that you have the best young ladies in Tensui Sacred City, otherwise I wouldn’t have visited so often. How can business be bad?” Ye Tianyi asked in bewilderment.

Sis Hong sighed, beckoned to him and said, “Give me a cigarette.”

Ye Tianyi passed her a cigarette and lit one for himself.

“Young Master Ye smokes four bucks cigarettes now?” Sis Hong teased.

“Well, I’m broke.”

He only had five bucks left on him, and he had bought the pack of cigarettes on his way to the academy this morning.

“That’s true. It’s not easy for that sister of yours. You must be considerate. Come here next time and I’ll serve you three times a month for free.”

Ye Tianyi just smiled without saying anything.

Sis Hong inhaled sharply before saying, “I received some news yesterday. Some people in the Tensui Empire ate some kind of demon beast meat and got sick. In less than half a month, a Bright Aperture stage person died from it. The virus is said to be contagious, and it seems that five people are already infected. If this news gets out, do you think people would still come out and play? And not just now, there may not be anyone around even during the New Year.”

Ye Tianyi frowned, “Even someone at the Bright Aperture stage died from this illness?”

A person of the Bright Aperture stage would no longer be considered an ordinary human. So, it would be normal for an ordinary human to die from the illness, but for a martial artist?

“So, it’s not a normal virus, but a virus from the demon beasts. Transmitted diseases from demon beasts are not ordinary, so for it to kill someone of the Bright Aperture stage is to be expected, or else I wouldn’t be too afraid. If this matter leaked, everyone would not even dare to step out of their houses. How would my business survive then? You should be more careful during this period, too. It’s a bit scarier now since even a Bright Aperture stage can be endangered,” Sis Hong said.

“Thank you for the reminder, Sis Hong. I’ll be heading home now.”

…

When Ye Tianyi returned home, Ye Xian’er was nowhere to be found. During the day, she would usually be killing demon beasts in the demon beast domain, selling demon beast crystals for money, or collecting rare stone crystals and herbs. Needless to say, those were dangerous activities. The demon beast domain was full of treacherous beasts, and apart from how powerful they were, once injured, the scent of blood would attract more of their kind. It would be dangerous everywhere! In fact, Ye Xian’er was thankful that she had the capability to kill them, otherwise there was no other way she could think of to pay off the debts.

While in the demon beast domain, she would find a rare herb or the crystal of a powerful demon beast if she was lucky. These items could be sold for hundreds of thousands or even several million without any problem! However, the probability of encountering them was quite low.

Ye Tianyi sat on the couch and watched the time, waiting for the mission rewards to be issued.

“Ding… Mission reward is issued;

“Ding… As you have surpassed the mission target, your Realm will be elevated by 10 levels;

“Ding… As you have surpassed the mission target, the supernatural cultivation talent will be elevated to divine cultivation talent;

“Ding… As you have surpassed the mission target, the first System Mall will be elevated to level-0 Ultimate Hidden Mall.”