Sever the cause and effect, let nature take its course, and try not to touch this world. That "Heavenly Will" based on the rules of the world, it’s unlikely to react.
Moreover, by fulfilling the original wish of Chai Asi, letting him participate in the Jin Yang Stage’s unrestricted martial arts tournament could quickly open up the situation, like a strategic move in chess.
If Chai Asi can achieve a good rank in the martial arts tournament, he might ascend to the top at Yun City and gain status.
For a mere little monster who picks medicinal herbs, what he can do is truly limited.
But for the leader of the Jin Yang Stage’s unrestricted martial arts tournament, obtaining more healing resources, entering the army, adjusting defenses at the frontline... all these shouldn’t be a problem.
...
Bang Bang Bang!
"Asi!"
The sudden knocking interrupted the Ancient God’s contemplation in the mirror and halted Chai Asi’s sword practice.
The God in the mirror and the demon outside both startled.
The former was surprised by the Heavenly Will, the latter by the motley crowd.
But Chai Asi didn’t get to open the door.
Because in this rundown courtyard, this door really didn’t have much meaning as a door.
The uninvited guest knocked twice, kicked up a foot, and the courtyard door burst open.
"Scar Lord!"
Chai Asi immediately lowered the iron rod in his hand, plastered a smile on his face, and stepped forward to greet him: "What wind has brought you here?"
Kicking the door was certainly a rude act.
But Chai Asi had long grown accustomed to it.
With no money in his pocket, no demons behind him, who would give him "respect"?
Standing at the courtyard gate was a burly Ape Clan man, looking middle-aged, dressed in leather armor, with a diagonal knife scar on his face, appearing very fierce.
He was from the famous Fruit and Flower Club, and held the position of a incense-master at the Water Curtain Hall of the club.
Such a gang is obviously not respectable, but with the Mo Yun Ape Family behind the Fruit and Flower Club, it cannot be looked down upon.
The Water Curtain Hall represents the Fruit and Flower Club, managing the underground order in three northern city blocks.
The hall has five incense-masters, each able to fight, dominating several streets with double-handed sticks. Especially this scar-faced Ape Clan’s notoriety is the greatest, with his ten-step striking punch, he fought across Flower Street.
Among the little monsters in this area, he’s generally called "Scar Lord."
He was a head taller than Chai Asi, standing across the doorway like a meat wall. When he saw Chai Asi approach, he raised his hand for a slap—
Slap!
Chai Asi stumbled backward, barely standing, holding his face, still smiling: "Scar Lord! Scar Lord! Is there some misunderstanding?"
Being slapped in the face was, of course, humiliating, and it hurt.
But he already knew what the result of resisting would be.
Along with "Scar Lord," came two followers, but they stood outside, watching everything with a jesting expression.
The one called "Scar Lord," Yuan Yong, casually rolled up his sleeves, not even glancing at Chai Asi, and said, "I thought you went up the mountain, lost your mind, and forgot about our Fruit and Flower Club."
"How could I?" Chai Asi intentionally or unintentionally blocked in front of Yuan Yong to prevent him from noticing the inside room, and flatteringly said: "I couldn’t forget you even if I forgot my own father. We’re all relying on you for our living here!"
The whole Mo Yun City is naturally led by the Spider Family, followed by the Dog Family, Yu Family, and Ape Family.
Anyone trying to make a living in this city has to respect these four families.
As for why Chai Asi, clearly from the Canine Clan, ends up working under the Ape Family, naturally, there’s a story—his grandfather was hit by a carriage from the Dog Family.
Of course, it’s not something worth talking about. Little monsters struggling at the bottom, who lives easily?
Yuan Yong casually glanced at him: "What’s that you’re holding in your hand?"
Chai Asi withdrew it a bit sheepishly: "My sword."
"This is a sword? Haha, let me see!" Yuan Yong reached out and took it, scrutinizing, it was indeed just a broken iron rod, all rusted up, only sharpened slightly at the tip.
He tossed it casually to the ground, making a clanging noise.
His eyes still rested on Chai Asi.
Chai Asi dared not pick it up, merely forced: "Pardon me for making you laugh."
Yuan Yong tutted twice: "Now you seem pretty sensible, so how could you forget to pay the customary fee?"
Chai Asi was very puzzled and aggrieved: "I’ve already paid this month’s fee. I paid it to the Old Ape Tavern, even earlier than some others. Isn’t there some misunderstanding here?"
The Old Ape Tavern, where he often went for a drink, could be considered a Fruit and Flower Club property. Every time he paid the customary fee, he did so there.
After returning to the city and selling the herbs, he promptly went to pay. Possessing the Ancient divine mirror, he wished he could isolate from the world until his divine skill was perfected, sweeping across all directions, marrying Zhu Lanruo, reaching the pinnacle of demon life... Why would he seek trouble himself?
Yuan Yong said coldly: "We no longer cooperate with the Old Ape Tavern. Do you truly not know, or are you pretending? From now on, everyone must pay at my casino!"
"Sorry, sorry Scar Lord, I truly didn’t know!" Chai Asi bowed and apologized: "When did this start?"
Yuan Yong looked around the rundown courtyard, indeed finding no other spoils, casually said: "The day before yesterday."
"Good, I’ll remember that!" Chai Asi replied respectfully: "Next month, I’ll know where to pay the customary fee."
"What about this month?" Yuan Yong asked.
"Before the change of rules, I had already paid the fee at the Old Ape Tavern... Can you perhaps check with them..."
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