The burly man said earnestly, "Why bother getting to know him? Moreover, we still have to be on our way. If our journey is delayed because of him, wouldn't that be a loss outweighing the gain?"
Bai Xiaoqing felt a little helpless. He didn't think Lu Fan was a bad person, but the burly man's words were also reasonable. When traveling, one must abide by the rules and not trust others too easily, otherwise, they would be the ones to suffer.
Seeing Bai Xiaoqing's caution, Lu Fan didn't say much more. However, he was quite displeased with the old beggar.
After finishing his meal, Lu Fan went out onto the street and indeed saw the old beggar standing by the roadside, gnawing on a roast chicken with an expression of enjoyment.
"You old fellow, aren't you going too far?"
Lu Fan said coldly, "I kindly gave you a few steamed buns, and you want to eat my roast chicken, and even reported me for dining and dashing. This is simply biting the hand that feeds you!"
"Young man, the world is like this, there are plenty of people who bite the hand that feeds them!"
The old beggar smiled and said, "After all, life is unpredictable, like sausages wrapping other sausages!"
Lu Fan ignored him and was about to turn away when the old beggar spoke again.
"Young man, I see you have excellent roots and physique. You will surely be a talent worth nurturing in the future!"
Lu Fan's body trembled, and he suddenly looked at the old beggar. These words were too familiar. He remembered that on Earth, that old man had also said the same thing to him.
"Who exactly are you!" Lu Fan asked again.
"I am me, a different kind of firework!"
The old beggar walked slowly forward with a peculiar gait.
Lu Fan suddenly caught up: "Master, is that you?"
"Oh my, this old man can't afford that!"
The old beggar quickly said, "I can't even support someone like you who dines and dashes! Even if you call me grandpa, I wouldn't take you in!"
Lu Fan was instantly disappointed and turned to leave.
"But then again, you and I have quite a connection. Today, I will bestow upon you an opportunity!"
The old beggar smiled faintly, his expression quite mysterious.
Lu Fan glanced at him but didn't take his words to heart: "Bestow an opportunity upon me? If you had the ability, why would you be in such a state!"
"You don't understand this! Experts must mingle in the mortal world to comprehend the Heavenly Dao!"
The old beggar said righteously, "If it weren't for your excellent roots and physique, this old man wouldn't have spoken so much to you!"
"Tell me then, what opportunity do you want to give me?"
Lu Fan's expression was indifferent, and he gazed at the old man faintly.
"Take you as my disciple! Pass on my legacy!"
The old beggar said with a solemn expression, "However, it will cost ten taels of silver. What do you say?"
Lu Fan's eyes were strange, and he felt like kicking the old beggar. This old beggar was trying to trick him, and he wouldn't fall for it.
"If you are willing, bring ten taels of silver and find me at Shili Slope!"
After saying this, the old beggar strode forward. Lu Fan paid him no mind, but when he saw the old beggar's departing figure, he was slightly shocked.
In just a few moments, the old beggar appeared a hundred meters away. By the time Lu Fan called out, the old beggar had already left.
"How is that possible! Could he really be an unparalleled master?"
Lu Fan was somewhat tempted. The old beggar's footsteps just now were extremely peculiar, and he could apparently shrink the ground into an inch. If he could learn such supreme divine abilities, he would have an extra survival skill in the Spirit Realm in the future. Su Dan Novel Network
"Xiao Fan, this old beggar is definitely a master!"
Lin Ke suddenly said, "Don't miss this opportunity. If you can inherit his legacy, I believe you will have a great future!"
"That's exactly what I intend, but I don't have any silver on me."
Lu Fan shook his head, "It's not that easy to become his disciple."
"It's just ten taels of silver, it's not much."
Lin Ke said repeatedly, "That woman from earlier definitely had some money on her."
"That's absolutely impossible!"
Lu Fan shook his head, "How could I commit theft!"
"I didn't tell you to steal!"
Lin Ke quickly shook her head, "You already owe him a favor, and you'll definitely repay it double. Then ask him to borrow ten taels of silver. After your cultivation greatly increases, you can repay him."
Lu Fan pondered for a moment, then nodded slightly. Lin Ke was right; ten taels of silver were not worth giving up such an opportunity.
Not long after, Lu Fan arrived at the tavern and saw Bai Xiaoqing still sitting there, drinking wine. He then approached and said with a smile, "Miss, thank you for your help earlier. I don't know how to repay you, but I have another request, I wonder if..."
"Are you here to borrow money?"
The burly man smiled and said, "And then you'll express your gratitude and promise to return it later?"
Lu Fan froze. He hadn't expected the burly man to recite his words so accurately.
"Miss, wasn't I right just now?"
The burly man said softly, "I think he's a swindler. Don't pay any attention to him!"
Bai Xiaoqing was stunned. Bai Xiaoqing was somewhat at a loss and then looked at Lu Fan, "Are you really here to borrow money from me?"
"He's right!"
Lu Fan smiled awkwardly, "I am indeed short of ten taels of silver. If you could lend me ten taels, I will repay you tenfold in the future. I will never break my word!"
"I think it's best to forget it!"
The burly man said coldly, "Kid, are you addicted to lying? Let me tell you, my young lady is not someone anyone can deceive. You'd better disappear obediently now, or we won't be so polite!"
As the burly man spoke, several guards stepped forward.
Many people in the tavern were watching. They could tell that Bai Xiaoqing was not from Qingshui Town. Having so many guards, she was likely the daughter of a prominent family.
Bai Xiaoqing stood aside, unsure how to decide. She wasn't short of money, but since the burly man had said so, if Lu Fan truly was a swindler, she would be heartbroken.
"I was too presumptuous!"
Lu Fan smiled awkwardly, "But no matter what, this lady paid for my meal just now, and I will definitely thank her in the future!"
Lu Fan then turned to leave. It was difficult for him to trouble others with this matter.
"Wait!"
Bai Xiaoqing called out, "I can give you ten taels of silver! But you must keep your promise. I am from the Bai family in Baishui City. Once you have the silver, you must go and return it!"
"Thank you!"
Lu Fan quickly clasped his fists, "I will absolutely not辜负 your kind intentions!"
After receiving the ten taels of silver, Lu Fan hurried away. After all, such an opportunity was rare and could not be found. If the old beggar left, he would miss his chance.
"Miss, how can you be so naive!"
The burly man shook his head, "You should know that the world is full of wicked hearts. No matter how good you are to them, you will only be deceived!"
"I don't think he will deceive me!"
Bai Xiaoqing said, "At least my intuition tells me that he will not deceive me!"
"The hearts of men are wicked. This time, when Miss comes out for trials, she should be able to see things more clearly!"
The burly man smiled slightly.