15: Chapter 15: Robbed While Buying a Secret Manual at Tianbao Pavilion? He Turns the Tables with a Triple Kill, Exploding His Fate's Embers!

Shortly after, Zhang Tian rushed anxiously to Ma Yong's home.

Upon seeing Ma Yong, he recounted everything Xu Hua had told him, adding his own embellishments to the story.

At this moment, Li Linger, who was standing to the side, burst into tears upon hearing that Gu Han had become a reserve Zhenwu Guard.

"My Lord, this lowly wretch must have relied on Xiao Yi's contributions."

"My Lord, you must uphold justice for me!"

"He didn't just kill Xiao Yi; he is slapping your face!"

Ma Yong ignored Li Linger's weeping, his brows furrowing as if he were deep in thought.

Seeing this, Zhang Tian seized the opportunity to speak up.

"My Lord, Madam is right."

"If we allow that despicable Jailer to become a Zhenwu Guard, it will be a significant blow to your reputation."

"Furthermore, that insidious scoundrel Zhang Qi will certainly seize this opportunity to whisper slanders before our superiors."

"He will make you appear as a villain in their eyes."

"My Lord, we must be on guard."

It seemed Zhang Tian's words had stirred Ma Yong.

A Killing Intent appeared in his eyes, his expression gloomy.

"Zhang Tian, go tell Butcher Zheng to come over."

"Tell him I summoned him."

"While you're at it, give him a warning."

"Let him know that in front of me, the Fierce Tiger Gang is nothing but a dog."

"Yes, my Lord!"

"This subordinate will go at once."

With a wicked grin, Zhang Tian rushed out of Ma Yong's home.

Meanwhile, Gu Han had already quietly retrieved the wealth hidden by the rebels in the capital.

On his way home, Gu Han took a few detours to ensure no one was following him before returning home.

"Finally, a bit of pocket money."

Gu Han poured out all the loot, looking at the pile of gold, silver, jewelry, and some silver notes, and couldn't help but sigh.

After Gu Han's tally, it amounted to about sixteen thousand taels.

What was the concept of sixteen thousand taels?

In a place like the capital of the Great Chu Imperial Dynasty, it was enough for a family to live comfortably for thirty years.

No wonder those rebels wanted to hide these riches.

"It's just that these jewels are hard to sell."

"If I find someone to fence them, I'll likely be skimmed off several layers."

"Forget it, I'll leave them for now."

"I'll wait until I figure out the ropes before selling them."

"For now, I'll just spend this money."

"But I need to disguise myself first."

A moment later, Gu Han had disguised himself as a scholar from out of town.

After carefully checking several times, he left his home satisfied and headed towards Tianbao Pavilion.

This Tianbao Pavilion was the largest retailer of Medicinal Pills, weapons, and Secret Manuals in the capital.

It was rumored to have intricate ties with the Great Chu Imperial Family.

It made sense; in the capital, using the character 'Tian' (Heaven) in its name...

If it didn't have some connection to the Imperial Family, wouldn't that be an insult to them?

Soon, Gu Han passed through a couple of districts and arrived in the East District, where Tianbao Pavilion was located.

The East District was where the capital's top powers were situated.

It was incomparable to the West District where Gu Han lived.

Upon entering Tianbao Pavilion, Gu Han felt like Liu Laolao entering the Grand View Garden. The interior was resplendent with gold and jade.

After looking around for a moment, Gu Han summoned an attendant. Once Gu Han stated his requirements, the attendant brought over the Secret Manuals that met his needs.

After some haggling, Gu Han finally spent all sixteen thousand-plus taels. But in return, he obtained the Secret Manuals he needed most, which were his most urgent requirements, along with some blood-strengthening Medicinal Pills.

Just as Gu Han was leaving Tianbao Pavilion, he sensed the strange look the attendant had given him earlier.

"What kind of cliché plot is this?"

"Is this guy trying to rob me?"

Thinking of this, Gu Han quickened his pace and blended into the passing crowd.

While using the passing pedestrians to obscure his figure, Gu Han glanced behind him from time to time.

At this moment, Gu Han saw several sneaky figures following him closely.

"It really is like this."

Gu Han complained inwardly. Immediately, he took several detours.

However, this was not terrain he was familiar with, and there was absolutely no memory of this place in the original host's memories.

Just then, Gu Han reached the end of a secluded alley. At the same time, the three people who had been following him blocked the alley entrance.

"Kid, you're quite alert!"

"Why aren't you running anymore?"

The leader of the three said with a sinister smile. Seeing this, Gu Han decided not to waste any more words.

He took a step forward, his palm turning into a saber, and struck directly at the leader's face.

The leader couldn't dodge in time and died under Gu Han's saber-palm. Then, Gu Han stepped forward again, delivering a powerful and heavy saber-palm strike to the left man's neck.

The man on the left died in a daze. The man on the right finally snapped out of it, and seeing both his companions perish at Gu Han's hands, he turned and ran.

"How can I let you run!"

Gu Han raised his leg and blocked the man's path. Seeing this, the man started to beg for mercy. Gu Han ignored his nonsense, stepped forward, and struck the top of his head with a palm.

At this moment, the System began to extract Gu Han's blood and Qi, condensing life origin crystal.

"Damn, I forgot about this part."

"I need to leave quickly."

Immediately, he endured the continuous extraction of his blood and Qi and quickened his pace to leave. He even abandoned his good habit of looting the bodies.

"Whew..." Gu Han ran wildly all the way back home.

"No one should be following me now."

"Damn it!"

"I can even get robbed buying a Secret Manual Cultivation Technique."

"I don't know if I'm just unlucky or too flashy."

"I should try not to go to Tianbao Pavilion for a while."

"I need to improve my Cultivation as soon as possible."

"It would be best if I could raise my Cultivation above the Primordial Core Realm; my strength would increase exponentially!"

"If I encounter this situation again, those thugs wouldn't dare to target me."

However, Gu Han had a second thought. Were these people robbing him not his nourishment for Cultivation? Thinking of this, Gu Han smiled strangely.

A moment later, Gu Han summoned the System.

host: Gu Han

life essence: 16 / 30

Aptitude: Trash

Realm: Body Tempering Level 9

Cultivation Technique: Prison Suppressing Art - Perfection, Turtle Breathing Technique (Pulse Channel Chapter) - Uninitiated, Blood Strengthening Technique - Uninitiated, Blood Refining Technique - Uninitiated, Stone Mill Blood Turning Technique - Uninitiated, Iron Chain Blood Penetrating Technique - Uninitiated, Blood Quenching Technique - Uninitiated, Blood Forging Technique - Uninitiated, Tiger Roar Blood Quenching Technique - Uninitiated, Copper Furnace Blood Warming Technique - Uninitiated, Zhenwu Technique (Pulse Channel Chapter) - Uninitiated

Martial Skill: Town Prison Saber Technique - Proficient, Flying on Grass - Proficient, Zhenwu Slash (Pulse Channel Chapter) - Uninitiated, Zhenwu Step (Pulse Channel Chapter) - Uninitiated

remnants of fate: + 50

life origin crystal: + 18

Looking at the Cultivation Techniques displayed by the System, Gu Han was tempted to start Cultivating immediately. However, he suppressed the restlessness in his heart.

Immediately, he took out all the Medicinal Pills on his body.

"First, replenish my blood and Qi, then start Cultivating."

As the Medicinal Pills entered his mouth, Gu Han's depleted blood and Qi began to slowly replenish.

On the other side, Zhang Tian arrived at the Black Tiger Hall. As soon as he saw Butcher Zheng, Zhang Tian said arrogantly.

"Butcher Zheng, Lord Ma sent me to tell you..."

As he spoke, Zhang Tian kicked over the tea table in front of him.

"In Lord Ma's eyes, the Fierce Tiger Gang is nothing but a dog!"

"And you, you are just a slightly stronger dog among this pack."

The flesh on Butcher Zheng's face twitched a few times, and a fierce glint flashed in his copper bell-like eyes. But soon, he squeezed out a sycophantic smile. He knew that for Zhang Tian to dare act like this, he must have had instructions from Ma Yong.

"Lord Zhang is right to lecture me."

"Our Fierce Tiger Gang is just a dog raised by Lord Ma."

"It's good that you know!" Zhang Tian snorted coldly.

"Follow me; Lord Ma wants to see you."

"Yes, Lord Zhang, I will come with you right now."