240: Talking to a psychopath means obeying her.

“Empty Hole” is easy to understand.

It means that none of the books Shen Bei brought back were Martial Skills.

They were all normal books.

This thoroughly infuriated Shen Bei.

The landlord's house he painstakingly plundered was far different from what he had envisioned!

“Are you sure you didn’t misread it?” Shen Bei asked tentatively, a hint of disappointment in his voice.

Jian Tong tossed her hair, smiling, “So you also have a day when you’re taken advantage of, huh? Don’t worry, even if Teacher Professor Gu Xinrou came, her judgment would be the same. There really are no Martial Skills.”

“This one.”

Jian Tong picked out a book, shook it, and said, “An account book. The content is roughly how much money was earned, who owes money, and who is owed money.”

“This one, translated, is called ‘Postpartum Care for Sows’.”

“And this one.” Jian Tong continued, “You stole their family genealogy…”

Shen Bei’s teeth throbbed.

Damn it.

His luck was too bad, wasn't it?

He carried these things around the Earth Cave for several days, only for them all to be trash.

Shen Bei picked up a book, flipped through it, and seeing it was full of illustrations, asked, “What about this one?”

“Are you doing this on purpose or by accident?” Jian Tong’s face flushed.

Because… this was a book of erotic art, and the illustrations inside were truly embarrassing.

All sorts of positions, one look, and you could unlock them all.

Even without understanding the Earth Cave script, one could tell from the illustrations that this was not a proper book.

Shen Bei chuckled, a somewhat lewd expression on his face, “Deliberately by accident.”

Jian Tong, blushing with anger, playfully punched Shen Bei’s chest, “Get lost!”

Shen Bei simply sat on the ground and began to read with great interest.

Tsk tsk~~

Shen Bei exclaimed, “The Stranger really know how to have fun! I need to study this thoroughly.”

Jian Tong: …

“Jian Tong.” Shen Bei closed the book, his eyebrows dancing as he continued, “As the saying goes: practice is greater than theory. I’ve finished studying, so how about we go practice tonight?”

Upon hearing this, Jian Tong naturally knew that this improper person was now getting serious.

Her eyes instantly flashed with a subtle and unexpected brilliance.

Her eyes, originally as clear as autumn water, now seemed to be tinged with a rosy glow, instantly dyed a delicate pink, revealing a shy and inexpressible emotion.

Two intoxicating blushes quietly crept onto Jian Tong’s cheeks, like peach blossoms blooming in early spring.

Her hands nervously clutched the corner of her clothes, her knuckles appearing somewhat pale from tension, and a shy smile played on her lips, yet it didn’t fully open, more like a half-unopened bud, reserved and introverted, showing her youth and innocence.

Jian Tong softly hummed in affirmation.

Shen Bei grinned.

Damn it, I must succeed this time. If anyone disturbs me again, I’ll take them on!

The more he thought about it, the more excited he became. Shen Bei immediately started a massive clearance sale.

Anyway, these books were useless to him. Whoever wanted to buy them, if the price was right, he would sell them directly.

Books were a niche product in the market.

Far less popular than various herbs and raw materials for forging weapons.

Books were something only a portion of players were loyal to collecting.

After some effort.

The four of them sold all their gains from the Earth Cave and left the Martial Artist trading market.

Qi Chuanyu stood on the street, hands on his hips, laughing, “These merchants still want to play tricks with me? No way!”

Shen Bei blurted out, “Is your family so poor that you don’t even have a door?”

Qi Chuanyu: ???

Why… why is Shen Bei so talkative, and yet I still want to be friends with him!

Am I a masochist? Qi Chuanyu reflected.

“Big guy, how much money did you sell for?” Shen Bei asked curiously.

Liao Zhongyang’s rugged face was full of excitement, “Not much, just about a million.”

Liao Zhongyang’s items were mostly artworks from landlords, such as paintings and sculptures.

These things were unpredictable; if someone liked them, they could be quite valuable.

Shen Bei nodded, not bad.

Although it wasn't as much as their last trip to the Luan County Earth Cave.

But the Luan County Earth Cave was a huge windfall, not comparable to today.

“What about you?” Shen Bei asked Jian Tong.

“You’re asking about my private money, hmph!” Jian Tong refused to say, giving Shen Bei a glare.

Shen Bei’s face darkened, “Alright, alright, so you’re already starting to have divided thoughts, huh? This life is unlivable.”

“Stop showing off.”

Qi Chuanyu interrupted from the side, “How much money did you sell for?”

At this question, Jian Tong burst out laughing.

Shen Bei held his head, shaking it, an air of despondency emanating from him.

Jian Tong giggled from the side, “Him? Only three hundred thousand.”

Qi Chuanyu slowly widened his eyes, grabbing Shen Bei’s hand, almost crying, “Brother, I just made three million! I can finally surpass you! I’m so happy!”

Shen Bei: …

The prices of those broken books really weren't good.

The only book that interested the merchants was the erotic art book…

That single book sold for 200,000…

All the other books were useless. Only professional researchers of the Earth Cave would collect such books.

For example, to reference the prices and purchasing power of money in the Earth Cave World.

A tear of sadness traced its way down Shen Bei’s cheek.

Shen Bei waved his hand, “Let’s go! To celebrate our conquering the Earth Cave, let’s go eat!”

Hometown food has a taste that outsiders can’t appreciate.

Only people from the hometown understand hometown dishes.

The four chattered and laughed all the way to the restaurant.

Halfway there.

Shen Bei led the three through a pedestrian street, passing by a bar entrance.

Shen Bei pointed at the bar and said, “After dinner, we’ll come here for a nightcap.”

A “nightcap” meant continuing to drink in a different place after having eaten and drunk their fill.

This was purely for drinking, with no dishes, or perhaps just a few small snacks as accompaniments.

Generally, more was drunk during a nightcap than during the main meal.

Shen Bei’s suggestion was met with nods of approval from everyone.

Just as Shen Bei was about to continue leading them forward.

A woman walked out of the bar.

They were originally going to pass by each other.

But the woman suddenly stopped, took two steps back, and stood in front of Shen Bei, her bright eyes scrutinizing him up and down.

Shen Bei was perplexed, “Why are you staring at me? Do I have flowers on my face?”

“What a coincidence, I was just about to look for you.”

The woman’s voice was very soft and gentle, like cotton threads teasing the ear canal.

Both ticklish and comfortable.

In a daze, Shen Bei understood.

He was simply too famous.

She must be a fan!

Shen Bei nodded, a slight smile on his face, exuding the demeanor of a master, and extended a hand.

The woman was stunned for a moment, “This is…”

“So unprofessional!”

Shen Bei frowned deeply, “Aren’t you my fan, looking for me for an autograph?”

Woman: …

The woman stroked her chin, contemplating for a moment, “It seems I need to label you as shameless.”

Qi Chuanyu exclaimed, “See? What did I tell you? Everyone can see what Shen Bei is really like!”

Shen Bei glared, “Nonsense! I never live for others. Any label is useless.”

“Of course, if you label me as handsome, I thank you on behalf of the moon. If you say I’m ugly, I’ll beat you until you’re looking for your teeth on the ground.”

Qi Chuanyu: …

“Hey.”

Shen Bei looked at the woman with an arrogant expression, “Do you need something from me?”

“Of course.”

The woman smiled softly, “If I told you I just saved your life, would you believe me?”

Upon hearing this, Shen Bei’s face remained as calm as usual, only a slight smile playing on his lips, “Yes, I believe you. Thanks, bye.”

Shen Bei had no time to argue with this crazy person and motioned for the three to leave.

And Qi Chuanyu and the others also felt that this woman’s brain must have been clipped by a doorframe.

A psycho!

The four had been together, and even after leaving the Earth Cave, they hadn’t encountered any risks.

Why would she inexplicably say she saved Shen Bei’s life?

Delusions.

This is an illness, increase the dosage!

It’s best not to get entangled. There’s nothing to talk about with such a person.

Just leave.

The woman merely narrowed her eyes and smiled, tossed her hair, turned, and left for the county government.

…

“Holy cow!”

Qi Chuanyu was sitting at the dinner table, chatting with Du Ziteng.

“That guy really has no self-respect.”

Jian Tong placed a peeled shrimp in Shen Bei’s bowl and asked curiously, “What happened to him?”

Qi Chuanyu took a swig of wine, slapped his thigh, and laughed heartily, “Just now, that guy messaged me, saying he met a woman in the provincial capital who had been divorced three times, and her mother had been divorced five times, and he asked if it was suitable.”

Jian Tong’s mouth twitched, her voice trembling slightly, “He wouldn’t… go that far, would he, Shen Bei?”

Shen Bei shrugged, “I think it’s pretty good! Isn’t that a perfect Balenciaga? Du Ziteng could even become a marriage exploration blogger. Not bad, not bad.”

Pfft…

Liao Zhongyang, who was drinking, sprayed out a mouthful of beer.

Qi Chuanyu’s mouth slightly agape, “Shen Bei, you’re so talented, you’re making it difficult for me.”

“What, are you going to flip the table now?”

Shen Bei rolled his eyes, then asked, “Why did that guy run off to the provincial capital again?”

“He must have gone to support Zhao Long.” Qi Chuanyu didn’t even need to think about it.

Du Ziteng usually didn’t have much to do.

He generally didn’t leave the school gates, only looking for potential CP partners around the campus.

Going to the provincial capital, of course, meant Niu Yanben and Du Ziteng went together.

Shen Bei nodded, “Never mind him, eat, eat.”

Full of food and drink.

Empty beer bottles scattered everywhere.

At this moment, the boss came over, rubbing his hands, “Hello, our shop is going out of business. Who’s paying the bill?”

Shen Bei: ???

Holy cow, this boss is a bit cheeky!

Shen Bei suddenly had an idea and felt the urge to pee, “I’ll go to the restroom first.”

Qi Chuanyu watched Shen Bei sneak away, a look of resentment on his face, “Tsk, your bladder news travels fast, huh? Oh, Shen Bei, wait for me, let’s share a stall.”

With that, Qi Chuanyu also slipped away.

Inside the restroom.

The two began to relieve themselves.

Shen Bei glanced at Qi Chuanyu, disdainfully, “You’re shameless.”

“Trying to shift the blame, are you?” Qi Chuanyu rolled his eyes, “Every time it’s time to pay, you make a run for the toilet, bah!”

The next moment, Shen Bei exclaimed, “Did you pee out a sarira?”

Qi Chuanyu: …

“Stop dawdling, hurry up and pay the bill.”

…

The four came down from the second floor.

They immediately saw Chen Guoan with several Military standing on the first floor, a posture that looked like they were going to demolish the restaurant.

Good heavens, no wonder the restaurant owner said he was going out of business.

This scene was too intimidating.

Chen Guoan walked over and said, “Finished eating? I’ve been waiting for you for a long time. Get in the car!”

Shen Bei shook his head to clear it, “Elder Chen, is something wrong?”

Chen Guoan said jokingly, “It’s like this, Bai Wei saved your life, but she complained to me that you’re ungrateful and wants to invite you for tea.”

Shen Bei: ???