B2 - Chapter 36

B2 - Chapter 36

When Wang Xiaoling stared at him with an open mouth, he thought he finally had one over her. Unfortunately, that feeling of superiority didnt last long.

Only a bit of time away, and you already talked back to me? Wang Xiaoling growled.

William wasnt surprised that she became more aggressive. That was almost a given. What did surprise him was the headlock he found himself in.

He had initially tried to carefully escape the embarrassing situation he found himself in. He was mindful that Wang Xiaoling was a mortal, and he was a foundation establishment cultivator.

Too strong of a movement might seriously injure her. At least, that was William's reasoning to try to be gentle when pushing her away.

Dont test me, brat! Wang Xiaoling rubbed his hair roughly. You think youre some fancy cultivator just because youre an inner disciple? Ha! You make me laugh!

What have you been eating for the past few months! William threw away the foolish thought of being careful and put more strength into his struggle.

It did nothing.

You disrespect me, and now youre calling me a glutton? Wang Xiaoling switched from rubbing his hair to digging her knuckles into his skull.

... It actually hurt.

William wasnt sure what to think at this point. First, Princess Jin had gained a ridiculous power-up that immediately put her in the nascent soul realm. Now, Wang Xiaoling had somehow gotten strong enough to still manhandle him.

Maybe he should have insisted on accompanying Wang Xiaoling on her merchant path instead.

Xiaoling, you might actually hurt the kid at this rate.

William immediately took a step back when Li Jies warning released him from his prison, just out of reach of Wang Xiaolings arms. He patted his hair as he enabled the basic system status for the trio. With the strength the crazy woman showed, he needed the numbers, the exact amount of change they went through.

[Name: Wang Xiaoling | Level: 3]

[Name: Li Jie | Level: 23]

Fatty Xu still didnt have a basic status. William didnt expect that to change in the first place. Li Jie had gone from a mortal to the second level of the Qi gathering realm, which was an improvement but nothing close to what he had experienced in the past few months.

The issue was Wang Xiaoling. She was still at level three. There was no change at all. That should have been impossible, not with how she manhandled him.

He tried to use [Observe].Discover, Devour, Delight: N♡vεlB¡n.

[The skill Observe is not available on target]

William already knew what would happen if he tried to use [Detailed Observe]. But he had to.

[Spiritual Energy insufficient for Detailed Observe on target]

Li Jie cleared his throat. That sounds perfect, Little Brother. We can catch up there.

Great! Let me lead you there.

Wait, Wang Xiaoling interrupted. Xu, get the ingredients ready for tomorrows meals. And Li Jie, follow him to ensure he wont overspend.

Yes, Sister Wang! Fatty Xu looked like he couldnt be happier, unlike Li Jie, who couldnt be more displeased.

Xiaoling, I should be there when you meet Wei Liang s mentor.

And do what? Wang Xiaoling asked in her charming way. Meaning, it wasnt at all. Itll be more helpful if you stop Xu from bankrupting us.

Le Jie sighed before nodding, leaving with Fatty Xu without another word. He was as much a pushover as ever with Wang Xiaoling, perhaps more than ever.

Lets go, brat, she ordered. And tell me how you became an inner disciple. Did that girl from the clinic help you that much?

William led her toward the hallway to the Red Floor. I havent seen Sister Li since Xuanjing City. I do earn things on my own merit, Sister Xiaoling.

Really? She didnt need to sound so doubtful. I suppose there must be a reason this sect accepted you.

His eye twitched in irritation as they entered the hallway, the dull noise of the conversation disappearing behind them.

I guess my first impression of you is too strong, Wang Xiaoling patted his shoulder. You will always be the failed scammer to me.

His eye twitched. Again. Very funny, Sister Xiaoling.

I know I am. Li Jie cant stop laughing. Says I should be a comedian.

William rolled his eyes. Of course, the pushover thought that.

He held the pass to the door and pushed it open, sighing in relief when he saw that Lan Yang wasnt in the room. He wanted to talk with Wang Xiaoling without him as a distraction.

Nice room, so wheres this mentor of yours?

He's outside in the bidding area, William replied, closing the door behind them. Sister Xiaoling, I saw you standing next to the stage. Looks like you were successful in setting up a merchant house.

You saw that, did you? Wang Xiaoling turned to him with a wide smile. Its just luckWell, no. I worked hard and got lucky! The Rising Merchant House is on track to be one of the biggest in less than five years!

Thats amazing! William cheered with her. I didnt think I would be such a great investor. It's my first, and its already so successful. Its all because of you, Sister Xiaoling!

Wang Xiaolings smile froze for a moment before becoming even brighter, though more strained. I did say you wouldnt regret it.

Youre right about that.