197: But then again

With Fang Bai's help, the two people who couldn't understand each other's languages were finally able to communicate barely normally.

"Thank you for saving me."

Fang Bai first expressed his gratitude.

Yumi shook her head: "It's okay. I just happened to find you unconscious, but I'm surprised that you aren't from this country."

Fang Bai then repeated the explanation he had given Old Master Hisamura.

Upon hearing this, a gleam appeared in Yumi's eyes, and she asked curiously: "Are you a martial artist?"

Fang Bai nodded: "Yes."

Yumi said with an admiring gaze: "That's amazing! You look so young, yet you're already a martial artist!"

Fang Bai chuckled: "It seems you really yearn for the profession of a martial artist?"

Yumi nodded: "Yes, I was recently accepted into the Cangwu Martial Arts Hall. They are a place that trains martial artists, but... I might not be able to attend."

Fang Bai raised an eyebrow: "Why?"

Yumi said dejectedly: "The tuition for the Cangwu Martial Arts Hall is too expensive; it's not something an ordinary person can afford."

Upon hearing this, Fang Bai could actually understand.

In this small village, aside from Old Master Hisamura, how many rich people could there be?

Fang Bai thought for a moment, then said: "I think it would be best if you tried your best to become a martial artist."

A flash of surprise appeared in Yumi's eyes: "Why?"

Fang Bai smiled and said: "Because if you want to survive in this world, you must have strength. You should also know that the country is resisting the demon race, right? If one day, demon beasts break through the defense line, where will you ordinary people go?"

Upon hearing this, Yumi fell silent.

She hadn't thought that far; she was just thinking about becoming a martial artist to earn a lot of money for her family and then live a good life...

Fang Bai only offered a few words of advice because she had saved him; otherwise, the fate of others had absolutely nothing to do with him.

Yumi didn't dwell on this topic, but instead asked: "By the way, what is your name?"

"Fang Bai. I am from the Dragon Kingdom."

Fang Bai didn't use any fake names; in this unfamiliar place, there was no need for it.

"My name is Mukaihara Yumi. You can call me Yumi."

Yumi said somewhat shyly.

Fang Bai nodded: "Yumi, thank you again for saving me. I will remember this favor."

Yumi smiled slightly: "It's nothing. If it were someone else, they would have done the same."

Fang Bai was noncommittal.

It was hard to say about others; times had changed. As the saying goes, if you didn't do it, why would you help?

"Eat some late-night snack."

Old Master Hisamura walked over and said.

A moment later, the three of them sat around a low table.

Fang Bai still had internal injuries and didn't have much strength, but he was at least able to get out of bed.

It was just that upon coming to the Little Sun Country, he had to follow their customs, and having to sit while eating was really fucking uncomfortable.

But damn, the food was really fragrant!

Watching Fang Bai eat with such relish, a glint of interest flashed in Yumi's large eyes.

This young man was even more interesting than she had imagined!

Old Master Hisamura suddenly asked at this moment: "How long will it take for you to recover your strength?"

Hearing this, Fang Bai showed a look of contemplation, then shook his head after a moment: "I don't know either."

"You don't know?"

Old Master Hisamura frowned, then said indifferently: "Young man, I will speak the truth. I don't think it's a good thing for you to stay here. If The Authorities find out, they won't let you go, and I suspect the whole village will be implicated by you."

Fang Bai nodded quickly, looking as if he had heard him: "Old man, your cooking is pretty good! Why did you decide to become a doctor?"

"???"

Seeing that he hadn't taken his words to heart, Old Master Hisamura immediately felt as if he had punched cotton.

"Grandpa Hisamura, Lord Fang Bai just woke up, and you want to drive him away. Isn't that a bit bad?"

Yumi couldn't help but speak up for Fang Bai.

Old Master Hisamura rolled his eyes: "Girl, your grandfather is doing this for your sake and the good of the whole village."

Fang Bai smiled and said: "Old Master, I will leave once I recover some strength."

Hisamura was silent for a moment, then said: "How long will that take?"

"I'll tell you after I recover."

"..."

Damn it! This guy's words are like a fart!

Fang Bai shoveled in the last grain of rice, then said: "Of course, I won't do this for free; I will pay you the corresponding reward."

Old Master Hisamura said indifferently: "I have no interest in money."

Fang Bai: "What about a demon crystal?"

Old Master Hisamura's expression shifted: "How much?"

Fang Bai looked him over, then smiled: "Old Master, are you a Tier 6?"

Yumi looked at Old Master Hisamura in shock.

Old Master Hisamura said calmly: "What are you saying? Why can't this old man understand?"

Fang Bai unceremoniously exposed him: "Alright, there's no need to pretend in front of me. When you healed me, you must have used the Wood Element."

Old Master Hisamura's mouth twitched. He suddenly regretted saving this brat!

He really is a damn loudmouth!

Yumi looked at Old Master Hisamura with a face full of admiration: "Grandpa, are you really a martial artist too?"

That's amazing! Grandpa has hidden it for so long without being discovered. So cool!

Old Master Hisamura sighed: "You girl... remember not to tell anyone else."

Yumi nodded quickly: "Mm-hmm!"

Old Master Hisamura then looked at Fang Bai, his expression already somewhat displeased: "Brat, if your reward doesn't satisfy me, I can only show you the door!"

Fang Bai smilingly held up one finger and said: "One Tier 6 demon crystal!"

"What?!"

As soon as these words were spoken, Old Master Hisamura's expression changed instantly. He stared fixedly at Fang Bai: "You have such a high-tier demon crystal?!"

Fang Bai smiled without speaking.

Old Master Hisamura's gaze shifted uncertainly, landing from time to time on the ring on the other's finger.

If... he had taken the other's space ring at the time...

A flash of greed appeared in the old man's eyes!

A Tier 6 demon crystal! Even after struggling for more than half his life, he had never possessed one!

After greed came killing intent; he had the thought of killing to seize the treasure!

However, when he saw how composed the other was, the agitation in Old Master Hisamura's heart was gradually suppressed.

He was then suddenly jolted awake.

Since the other dared to make this offer, what did it mean? It meant he wasn't afraid of him robbing him at all!

Damn it! This kid is strange!

The old man didn't know if the other was pretending or if he really had a trump card...

However, in the end, the old man put away his improper thoughts and said slowly: "Very well."

Fang Bai smiled: "Old Master, it seems you wanted to rob me?"

Old Master Hisamura nodded: "Indeed. After all, if I killed you here, no one would know."

Fang Bai asked curiously: "Then why didn't you do it?"

Old Master Hisamura said solemnly: "Do what? I'm an old man, how could I care about such a small profit? Young man, your perspective is too narrow!"

Fang Bai: ...

In the end, the old man still gave Fang Bai a pleasant look.

Although he had no interest in money, but then again, the other party was giving too much!