Chapter 7: Scheme

Standing in the midst of a humble store stood an imposing young man with well-shaped muscle and athletic physique. Although his age was the same as Kazu's, his stature could easily make him look a year or two older.

In his hands was a sculpture in the form of a papyrus. Like many of the products that this shop produced, it was sloppy work produced in quantity.

Above it was noted the following inscription. 'In many ways, Yellow-Town just happens to be a special place. In this world of culture or elsewhere can we find mortal and cultivators side by side. If the former offers protection to the latter, by their services, the latter improves the comfort of life. All in a mutually complementing package. '

After having finished reading the content, the young man let go of the sculpture, one which broke on the ground.

Turning to the owner of the shop, a puny man. The young boy put on an annoyed expression before slapping the man.

"If you offered anything other than his absurd trinkets you would probably be more able to pay on time. "

As the man seemed to fear a more severe beat he fell to his knees begging the boy's mercy.

With a nod coupled with a sadistic look the boy nodded.

"Alright I'm giving you a week's break, however the interest will be doubled. If you don't pay by then I will help myself with this shop. "

With hir words the boy walked to the door before stopping and turning to the man who was struggling to retake his mind.

"By the way, Essentialists don't live in harmony with mortals. The second are only the prey of the first. You mortals have your place only in its miserable secular kingdoms away from all. "

Without adding more, the boy left the ensign followed closely by an old man.

"Young Master Xiao Lin, I have to say, I didn't expect today to be just a day of fundraising. "

The boy in the shop was the same Xiao Lin that the one who broke into the bar the night Kazu and Ku Chen met Seis.

Xiao Lin as the preferred offspring of the Xiao clan enjoyed good resources. But it was not enough for his ambitions. So the young man had the idea of ​​having a business to lend money to the mortal in order to make a fortune from the perceived interest.

Xiao Lin was widely known as the usurer of Yellow Town. Many people were in debt to him and he always made sure to do everything to collect them.

It had served him well because, with a martial physique 2 stars inferior to the 3 stars of Ku Kai's. He had nevertheless managed to rise as the strongest member among the younger generation of Yellow Town. While that excluded prodigies like Ling Shangyue it was no small achievement.

As his face showed signs of exasperation again, Xiao Lin raised his voice.

"And what exactly were you expecting ?! "

Despite the anger shown by Xiao Lin, the old man didn't show any trouble. He was too used to the temper of his young master.

"It has been a while since I transmitted you the requested information. I would have thought you would have acted a long time ago."

Xiao Lin, who was walking up, stopped abruptly before staring passively in front of him.

"This child… What makes you think I haven't made a deal yet? "

A few places away, still in Yellow-town. In a modest and recently successful bar. A middle-aged man bit his nails with worry.

As the last light of day faded to make way for darkness the usually bustling place remained empty.

As Kazu sighed at helplessly witnessing Manager Mo's worry. A young girl with delicate trait entered his field of vision she had long white hair that extended to her waist and was adorned with a beautiful purple dress with a sumptuous pattern.

As Kazu stared at her questioningly his face remained stoic.

"I don't have the answers to all the questions! I don't know why there is no one here either. "

"Uh… sorry. "

Kazu scratched his head to hide his embarrassment.

[Frankly what a shame, I have already subconsciously grown too accustomed to leaning on Seis.]

"But if I had to say. I would say it was Xiao Lin's work. Ku Kai got what he wants from you, but Xiao Lin saw his servants hurt before being chased out of a store that was indebted to him. And using the prestige that the Xiao clan has in this city. It is easy to intimidate the Essentialists, but especially the mortals who are the main customers of this bar. "

"So you know ..."

As if to back up the claim, this is Ku Chen's time choose to appear with a flyer in his hand.

"Guys you must see this. "

Faced with the hustle and bustle in Ku Chen's voice. Kazu, Seis and Manager Mo stepped forward to read the flyer.

This confirmed Seis's hypothesis. It was mentioned that anyone who frequented Manager Mo's bar would be the enemy of the Xiao clan.

As the manager silently sank down, looking dejected. Kazu put on a dismayed expression.

Ku Chen seemed to share Mo Bai's lamentations.

"With the threat of having one of the most powerful clans in this city as an enemy, no one will come here again. "

While Kazu was losing patience. Seis's face remained as usual unfazed.

" This is not a problem. "

This sentence had been uttered by Seis. Who had remained in silence until then.

One of a puzzled Kazu's eyebrows rose after this confusing statement.

"How's that, not a problem? "

Seis walked over to the bar before bending down to retrieve a few things from below.

"In fact I was just thinking about the problem of resources. We cannot rely on manager Mo forever."

The next instant a block of manuscript was laid on the counter.

Kazu's eyebrows rose once again as he looked dubiously.

" What... ? "

Ku Chen was noticeably calmer, looked at the manuscripts.

"So you plan to sell cultivation techniques? "

"In fact these ones are distributed. "

"What ??? "

This time the reaction of Kazu, Ku Chen and the manager Mo returned, were the same.

"What exactly are you thinking about?" "

Seis sighed before explaining.

"We won't earn much by selling techniques to the people of Yellow-town and without any reputation it may take time. And the clans won't even look into us."

So we are going to spread his techniques in the streets. Here many people can cultivate but are not fortunate enough to be able to access a technique. So even suspicious I am sure that some will be tempted. The quality of the techniques will then appear. I made it to be on the same level as that previously practiced by Kazu.

If you look at the back of each manuscript is a drawn of the store logo. The idea is that once their quality has shone through, clans wanting to maintain their hegemony are eager to obtain better methods. And they will be our customers. "

Kazu was still staring puzzled at the stack of manuscripts.

[There are dozens of them. When did she find the time to write them in addition to her work at the store and her help with my culture. Is she really human? I wonder if she even finds the time to cultivate… Obviously, otherwise she wouldn't be so strong]

Ku Chen and the manager watched Seis in awe.

"This is a great idea Seis! With that if you decide to boycott the Xiao Clan, Xiao Lin might even get reprimanded. He does not seem to match you in strength or scheming. But I wonder when you had time to write all of his techniques. "

"I don't really have to think too much about it to write techniques at this level. For now, the imperative is to duplicate and distribute its basic manuscripts. "

Manager Mo's castling voice was heard as his tone asserted itself.

"You can count on me for this! It's the least I can do. "

Seis nodded.

"Kazu, since you've finally managed to more or less assimilate the Kazu Dao foundation, I think now is a good time to take the next step. "

" The next step... "

An ecstatic Kazu could find nothing else to say than to repeat Seis's words

"Seis!"

Hearing the mention of her name the main interested turned her attention to Ku Chen who had just called her out.

"I thought about what it was like to happen that day ... despite all my good will Kazu had to leave the clan. "

" It's not... "

Ku Chen raised his hand interrupting Kazu meaning he wished to continue.

"For a long time I thought it was a mistake to try to oppose stronger ... but I don't think like that anymore. Or rather I don't want to think like that anymore. "

To general surprise Ku Chen knelt on the ground in front of Seis before praying to Seis.

"I know you decided to help Kazu due to his grandfather but even if it's not so much ... Please could you help me with my culture as well? "

Seis crouched down before getting up

Ku Chen.

As their gazes met Ku Chen could make out a slight smile making his heart skip a beat.

"Chen, you don't have to beg me to ask me something. Of course I will help you. I will help you ! "

Smiling in turn, Ku Chen nodded.