I am a prince in Zhutian Films

Chapter 531 Earning a Small Fortune of Thirty Taels

Faced with Ouyang Chengkang's threat, the swordsman duo exchanged a glance and knew each other's decision.

"After spending most of my life in the underworld, I've finally met someone who appreciates me. A true friend will die for his sake!"

The swordsman spoke first, followed closely by the knife-wielder.

"He's right. Eighteen years from now, I'll be a hero again. You ungrateful wretch, I'll give you a good stab even if I die."

"Since you do not wish to live, then I will grant your wish."

Ouyang Chengkang waved his hand, and the group of bodyguards around him charged towards the two of them.

After the two were entangled, he strolled leisurely to Long Yun's side.

Long Yun was, after all, the head of the Longteng Escort Agency, and she had some skills. In the martial arts world, she would be considered a third-rank expert.

A flash of cold light, and the curved blade hidden in his sleeve was already slashing towards Ouyang Chengkang.

Her sword energy surged and roared, each strike carrying the momentum of a desperate fight to the death.

Unfortunately, the gap in strength between the two is simply too great.

Ouyang Chengkang dodged Long Yun's curved blade with ease, his hands behind his back, as if playing cat and mouse.

After a fierce fight, the swordsman was too busy to defend himself, and Long Yun was even toyed with by Ouyang Chengkang.

As for the swordsman, his situation was even more precarious.

Exhausted, he could only watch helplessly as a bodyguard chopped off his head.

Just then, a "whoosh" sound rang out.

A flying stone came hurtling over and smashed the bodyguard's brains, splattering them all over the swordsman's face.

The sudden turn of events brought the two sides who were engaged in fierce fighting to a halt.

"who?!"

Ouyang Chengkang was shocked. He had intended to capture Long Yun, but a flying stone shot over and not only forced him back, but also killed one of his trusted subordinates.

Zhou Cheng'an walked over with a smile and greeted the two men with swords and knives, saying, "Gentlemen, it's been a long time. You look quite disheveled."

We just met yesterday, okay? It's not like it's been a long time.

The two men, swords and knives, breathed a sigh of relief and clasped their fists in a fist salute to Zhou Cheng'an.

"Thank you, Taoist Priest!"

As for Ouyang Chengkang, he first glanced around before fixing his gaze on Zhou Chengan, and asked somewhat uncertainly, "Was it you, you stinky Taoist priest, who made the move just now?"

“I knew you weren’t a good person yesterday, and I was right.” Zhou Cheng’an neither admitted nor denied it, but just said to himself, “It was you who made us miss the feast yesterday and go hungry all day.”

Before Ouyang Chengkang could finish speaking, Long Yun hurriedly said, "Daoist Master, please save us. Longteng Escort Agency will reward you handsomely."

Zhou Chengan nodded, glanced at the situation, and held up three fingers to Long Yun.

"Thirty taels of silver!"

"Ok?"

Long Yun was taken aback for a moment, then quickly replied, "Alright, as long as the Taoist priest can save our lives today, I'll give you three hundred taels, let alone thirty!"

"It seems I offered too low a price. But a man should keep his word. If I say thirty taels, then it is thirty taels."

Upon hearing this, Long Yun finally felt relieved and a smile appeared on her face.

Wait, what am I laughing at? Am I only worth thirty taels?

wrong!

Am I only worth ten taels?!

So angry!
Ouyang Chengkang didn't care whether she was angry or not, and simply waved his hand: "Kill him!"

Upon receiving the order, more than a dozen bodyguards rushed towards Zhou Cheng'an.

"Taoist priest, be careful, they..."

The swordsman spoke up to warn him, but before he could finish, Zhou Chengan punched the man at the front, sending him flying and killing him instantly.

"What about them?" Zhou Chengan asked.

"It's nothing, Daoist Master, please continue, please continue!"

In just a few breaths, all of the dozen or so bodyguards were lying on the ground.

Without exception, they were all completely silent.

Seeing this, Ouyang Chengkang said, "I'll give you one hundred taels, how about you don't interfere in this matter anymore?"

His answer was a punch.

As the fist struck him, Ouyang Chengkang instantly channeled his inner energy and managed to block it with his bare hands.

Zhou Cheng'an unleashed his second burst of power, and Ouyang Chengkang was instantly struck by an overwhelming force that surged from his palms through his arms and throughout his entire body. Unable to resist Zhou Cheng'an's formidable physical strength any longer, Ouyang Chengkang was sent flying backward.

"Old man, your palm technique is quite good. Show me the full power of it."

Ouyang Chengkang got up from the ground, wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, and said coldly, "What rank are you?"

"Ninth grade!"

Ouyang Chengkang felt that Zhou Chengan was mocking him. Enraged, he raised his hand and struck out with a palm that could split gold and jade!

Not to mention that Zhou Cheng'an can now mobilize some internal energy, even with his current physique, he could withstand it without any problem. Moreover, he also knows the Cloud Riding and Wind Riding Step, which does not require internal energy, and can easily dodge this palm strike.

This angry palm strike posed no threat to him whatsoever; on the contrary, it allowed him to discern Ouyang Chengkang's strength from it.

Both are second-rank minor grandmasters, but compared to Duan Yexing, Ouyang Chengkang is far inferior.

However, just as Zhou Chengan said, Ouyang Chengkang's palm technique was quite interesting, so Zhou Chengan accompanied him for thirty moves and figured out the opponent's palm technique routine before striking Ouyang Chengkang on the head with a palm.

He knelt on the ground, blood flowing from his seven orifices, his life force extinguished.

Zhou Chengan turned to look at Long Yun.

At this moment, Long Yun was also looking at him, her eyes sparkling.

This Taoist priest is really handsome...

“Girl, he’s dead!” Zhou Chengan said.

"what?!"

Long Yun was startled, her face slightly flushed as she bowed and said, "Thank you, Daoist Master!"

"Gone?"

Zhou Cheng'an frowned, thinking to himself, "Is this girl trying to renege on her debt?"
"Master, I'm so sorry, I don't have any money on me."

As long as they don't try to renege on their debts.

Zhou Cheng'an was very understanding and said with a smile, "It's alright, we'll be right behind you. Just bring it to me after you've finished dealing with the escort agency's affairs."

"Thank you, Daoist Master. Please wait a moment, we'll be right back."

……

When Zhou Chengan returned, Xu Fengnian and Wen Hua were chatting and joking.

Noticing his return, the two immediately looked over and asked, "What happened up ahead?"

"It's nothing, just made a small profit of thirty taels of silver. When we get to the next town, we can have a proper meal," Zhou Chengan said casually.

"Good heavens, thirty taels!"

Wen Hua looked shocked, while Xu Fengnian was filled with excitement.

"Where's the money? Where's the money?"

This prince was so desperate for money that upon hearing there were thirty taels of silver, he couldn't resist searching Zhou Cheng'an's body.

Zhou Cheng'an slapped away Xu Fengnian's outstretched hand, gave him and Wen Hua a disdainful look, and said indifferently, "It will be delivered in a while."

"Oh dear! Brother Cheng'an, you've probably been scammed," Wen Hua warned.

Upon hearing this, Xu Fengnian looked at Zhou Chengan and said to Wen Hua with a regretful expression, "Chengan does have some skills, but he still lacks experience in the martial arts world."

Zhou Cheng'an couldn't be bothered with these two, because the more he paid attention to them, the more excited they became.

Therefore, Zhou Cheng'an liked these two guys who knew a little about martial arts. After walking two or three miles, the two realized that Zhou Cheng'an had probably really been deceived, so they began to comfort him.

"Brother Cheng'an, it's alright, it's just thirty taels of silver, don't be sad!"

Wen Hua said this, but in reality, she looked more pained than anyone else.

For a penniless wandering swordsman, thirty taels of silver was a huge sum of money.

"It's alright, just consider it a lesson learned. When we get home, let alone thirty taels, even three hundred or three thousand taels won't be a problem."

As Xu Fengnian spoke, he slapped Zhou Cheng'an hard, causing Zhou Cheng'an to wince in pain: "Your bones are fucking hard!"

Old Huang watched with a smile, feeling a bit like having a drink.

Just then, a fine horse galloped from the front, kicking up clouds of dust.

Wen Hua quickly made way for them, while Xu Fengnian just grimaced.

To their surprise, the horse stopped in front of them, and a woman dismounted.

Xu Fengnian liked to use how many words to judge a woman's appearance.

It's difficult to win Xu Fengnian's favor if you spend less than eighty coins.

The woman in front of me looks to be worth seventy-five coins, but her breasts are so voluptuous... I could add five more coins.

Wen Hua stood tall, his chest puffed out, one hand gripping the wooden sword tightly; anyone could see his nervousness.

Ignoring the two of them and Lao Huang, Long Yun dismounted and bowed to Zhou Cheng'an.

"Benefactor."

"Have you taken care of your business?" Zhou Chengan asked.

"Ah."

Long Yun nodded and presented thirty taels of silver with both hands: "Thank you for your help today. This is just a small gift, and I hope you will accept it."

Originally, she wanted to give more.

But then she thought, such a capable person, and one who is also a nun, would not really care about material possessions, so she didn't try to be clever.

"Our relationship is a transaction, there's no need to be so polite."

As Zhou Cheng'an was speaking, he reached for the silver, but Xu Fengnian suddenly shouted.

"Cheng'an!"

Immediately afterwards, Xu Fengnian said to Long Yun with a righteous expression, "Miss, please don't be offended. I have always taught him to be chivalrous and righteous. How could we possibly accept your money?"

Long Yun sized up Xu Fengnian, who looked like a beggar, and asked with a grin, "Could it be that you, young master, want me to repay you with my body?"

"Don't call me Taoist priest anymore. My brother's surname is Zhou. He is a good man, skilled in martial arts, and his looks are just as good as mine. He is a truly good man. Miss, why don't you consider him?"

At this moment, Xu Fengnian truly resembled a pimp.

As the person in charge of the escort agency, Long Yun had traveled all over the country and met all kinds of people, which gave her a keen eye. She could naturally tell that Xu Fengnian was not a bad person.

In addition, the martial arts world is known for its informality, and Long Yun laughed heartily, "Except for the part about my appearance being comparable to yours, young master, I agree with everything else."

"Girl, this girl just likes to joke around, just ignore her."

"Yeah, I can see that."

Zhou Cheng'an put the silver away, glanced at the reserved wooden swordsman beside him, and smiled, "His name is Wen Hua. He will be a very remarkable swordsman in the future."

"Wen Hua? I'll remember him!"

Long Yun didn't really believe that Wen Hua would become a great swordsman in the future, but out of respect for Zhou Cheng'an, she still clasped her hands in a fist salute to Wen Hua.

Wen Hua straightened his chest and returned the greeting.

"Cheng'an, why did you introduce him specifically and not us?"

Xu Fengnian grumbled with dissatisfaction, then smiled at Long Yun and said, "Miss, my surname is Xu and my given name is Xiaonian. This is Lao Huang. May I ask your name, Miss?"

"Long Yun greets Young Master Xu and Senior Huang."

Long Yun then clasped his hands in a fist salute to Xu Fengnian and Lao Huang before saying to Zhou Cheng'an, "My benefactor, there are still many things at the escort agency that I need to go back and handle. If you happen to pass by Longteng Escort Agency, you must come and have a drink with us."

"it is good!"

"In that case, I shall take my leave."

Long Yun bowed to the group again, then mounted his horse and rode away.

Xu Fengnian withdrew his gaze, looked at Zhou Chengan, and started being sarcastic again.

“Cheng’an, can’t you put up with this for the sake of the brothers? That woman looks pretty good…”

"Young master, I think it's very good!"

Not only did Lao Huang rarely speak, but he also refuted Xu Fengnian's words.

"About eighty coins," Xu Fengnian replied, then grinned slyly at Zhou Cheng'an, "If we followed her, we brothers would be living the high life, while you..."

Before he could finish speaking, Zhou Cheng'an interrupted, "Xu Xiaonian, did you come out just to enjoy the good life with women?"

Xu Fengnian choked on his words...

"That's right! A real man should not rely on women for a living."

Wen Hua expressed his contempt for Xu Fengnian's words and actions, then patted Zhou Cheng'an on the shoulder and said, "Cheng'an, I, Wen Hua, acknowledge you as my brother!"

"Should I thank you?" Zhou Chengan said irritably.

"No need, just treat us to a good meal," Wen Hua said with a smile.

"Then what are you waiting for? Let's go!"

Upon hearing this, Xu Fengnian suddenly sighed.

"Sigh, if only I had another sister. My eldest sister already has someone she loves, and my second sister..." Mentioning his second sister, Xu Fengnian couldn't help but shudder. He didn't continue the topic of his second sister, but said, "If I had another sister, as beautiful as me, I would definitely make her marry you!"

"Young master, have you forgotten that you said that Master Zhou is your half-brother?"

Unfortunately, Lao Huang only dared to mutter these words to himself, but didn't dare to say them aloud.

Upon hearing Xu Fengnian's remarks, Wen Hua shamelessly laughed and said, "Xiao Nian, that's very kind of you. But we're brothers, so there's no need to be so polite."

"Get lost!" Xu Fengnian laughed and scolded, "Was I telling you that? I was telling Cheng'an!"

Xu Fengnian originally planned to bring three of the top four women on the Rouge Ranking back to Beiliang, give one to his younger brother Huang Man'er, keep two for himself, and leave the last one in the Jianghu so that everyone would have something to look forward to.

It seems we shouldn't leave any hope for the martial arts world. We'll get one for Cheng'an too, otherwise, with his blockhead, he'll probably end up alone.

As a good brother, how could he watch his brother grow old alone?

Thinking of this, Xu Fengnian smiled and patted Zhou Chengan on the shoulder...

"Xiao Nian, your smile is so sly!" Wen Hua couldn't help but say.

"roll!"

Enraged, Wen Hua drew his wooden sword: "Hmph, today I, the Sword God Wen Hua, will fight you, the Fist King Xu Xiaonian, to the death!"

"Do you think I, Xu Xiaonian, am afraid of you? Come on, let's fight three hundred rounds."

One of them swung a wooden sword wildly, while the other threw a flurry of punches.

It's really... evenly matched.

Before he knew it, Zhou Chengan had fallen to the back again, throwing punches as he went.

As for why he practices boxing?
Firstly, boxing was the weakest of all the martial arts he knew.

Furthermore, he discovered that Tai Chi seemed to align with the natural order of this world, not only accelerating the healing of injuries but also deepening his understanding of the Dao.

The first rank has four realms: Vajra, Finger of Mystery, Celestial Phenomenon, and Land Immortal.

Among them, the Mysterious Realm has a mysterious connection with Taoist magic.

Otherwise, it would be impossible for a Taoist to enter the first rank, which refers to the Profound Realm.

Although Zhou Cheng'an is currently unable to unleash the full power of a first-grade master, he has already achieved the target of the strongest Vajra Realm. The next step is to reach the strongest Finger Profound Realm.

To achieve the strongest Finger Profound Realm, he needs to further deepen his understanding of the Dao.

(End of this chapter)