Chapter 1: The Embarrassing Crossing

  After a refreshing bath, Lin Xiaofeng returned to the thatched hut, changed into clean clothes, rested for a while, and then took out the gold coins he had accumulated over the years from under the bed and put them in a cloth bag.

  The brother and sister left home in high spirits, rushing towards the center of the town.

  The town is under the jurisdiction of the Lie Feng family, and naturally includes mineral resources. Most of the ordinary people in the town make a living by mining!

  In order to control the mining resources of Dongxing Town and protect the town from monster attacks, a priest sent by the Lie Feng family and several warriors of the Lie Feng family are stationed in the town all year round.

  So, although Yulianshan Town is just a remote small town, there are also several luxurious places like taverns. Among them, the most famous and busiest one is Qin's Tavern opened by Qin Wuzhong, the son of the head of the Qin family.

  In the mountains of Yuelianshan, Qin is the most populous surname, with several hundred people bearing this name. Most miners also come from the Qin family.

  In the past, Lin Xiaofeng and his sister were often bullied in town due to family reasons, with the Qin family being the most bullying.

  The brother and sister were unwilling to take a step closer to each other even on the same street, because they would only be ridiculed and teased by the people in town, or even beaten.

  Of course, things are different now!

  As they entered the only bustling street in Tuan Xing Town, Lin Xiao Feng smelled the intoxicating aroma of wine from afar. He sniffed hard with his nose, raised an eyebrow and pulled his sister Lin Xiao He into the tavern.

  "Uncle, bring us a few more dishes and another bottle of wine."

  Lin Xiaofeng was full of energy and said loudly.

  Lin Xiaohuo closely followed behind her brother, her dark eyes filled with curiosity as she sized up the tavern, feeling extremely fresh.

  "Wow!"

  The owner of the wine shop, Qin Wu, who was busy collecting empty bottles, looked surprised and smiled strangely: "Hiss, isn't this Xiao Feng? Didn't you get scared by the Golden Mouse Beast and come here to drink to boost your courage?"

  Qin Wu's teasing remarks instantly triggered a burst of loud laughter from the crowd in the tavern.

  Lin Xiaofeng's embarrassing incident had spread throughout the town.

  "Bang!"

  Lin Xiaofeng rubbed his nose awkwardly and didn't say a word, but forcefully slapped the bag of gold coins on the counter.

  Qin Wu's eyes lit up instantly, and he looked at him with an unbelievable gaze, asking in disbelief: "Xiao Fengzi, are you sure?"

  This bag of over ten gold coins may not be a lot, but according to Lin Xiaofeng's meager wages in the mining area, it must have taken him at least several years to save up.

  "Of course!" Lin Xiao Feng said with an unchanged expression.

  Although the mosquito is small, it's also meat. Qin Wu was notorious for being greedy when he saw money, and he immediately smiled and put it away, shouting: "Someone, get a few small dishes for Xiaofeng brother and sister, and a bottle of... mountain fruit wine."

  The others in the tavern were also people with status in the town, and when they saw Lin Xiaofeng and his sister's shabby appearance, typical of poor people, actually drinking and ordering food here in a proper manner, such luxurious enjoyment, they were all greatly surprised, and whispered to each other.

  "This kid probably stole some poor guy's money."

  By the window, a burly man subconsciously patted the scabbard at his waist and said with a flicker of his eyes.

  "Haha, even if it's like that, ordinary people who steal money probably don't have the guts to enjoy themselves here?"

  Sitting next to the big Han was a man with bright clothes and a scar on his face, who said with narrowed eyes, "Look at this kid's red face, he absolutely didn't steal someone else's money, but rather looks like he's made a fortune..."

  Upon hearing this, Kuai Wei's eyes gleamed with a fierce light, as if he was thinking of something. He said, "Director Mao Yuan is right, this little thief must have secretly dug up some black silver and not handed it over!"

  The mine in Weilian Mountain's Xing Town is rich in Wuyin, a heavy metal that serves as one of the raw materials for casting gold coins and also makes excellent material for high-end decorative weapons. On the market, a piece of Wuyin the size of a thumb can sell for half a gold coin.

  Private mining is prohibited. Miners who dig up black silver must hand it over, otherwise they will be severely punished. In severe cases, not only the individual will be put to death, but also their family members will be implicated.

  "It's possible, but it doesn't quite seem like it..."

  Moyuan's general manager stroked his chin, his eyes gleaming with a cunning light as he spoke in a seemingly ambiguous tone.

  "Hmph, catch this little guy and take him back for a good interrogation, everything will be clear!"

  Kuai Wei Da Han's eyes widened, and he immediately stood up with a loud noise, his momentum fierce as he came to Lin Xiao Feng and his sister. He shouted: "You little thief, I suspect you've been secretly digging up the black silver to sell! Come with me!"

  Lin Xiaofeng looked at the burly man who suddenly appeared in front of him, especially when he saw the large knife with the Lie Feng family emblem on his waist, and his expression became more cautious.

  Ten-year-old Lin Xiaohuo hastily hid behind Lin Xiaofeng's back, her pure eyes filled with fear and terror.

  "Oh no, Captain Big Tiger!"

  Qin Wu was startled and hastily ran over, bowing his head and saying: "What has Xiaofengzi done wrong?"

  "I suspect he stole the black silver from the mine, take it back to investigate." Lie Feng Da Hu didn't put Qin Wu in his eyes at all, and slanted him: "The stolen money just now, bring it all here."

  Qin Wu's facial muscles twitched as if his life depended on it, and he stammered: "E-em... embezzlement?"

  The fierce tiger's eyes glared at him fiercely and shouted: "This kid stole the black silver and sold it, what is this if not stolen money?"

  Qin Wu Chong was just relying on his identity as the son of the Qin family's patriarch to open a wine shop in town, where he didn't dare offend Lie Feng Da Hu, a warrior from the Lie Feng family, who was also the captain of the mine district guard, and hastily apologized repeatedly.

  "Yes, yes! I'll get the money right away!"

  As he spoke, Qin Wu glared at Lin Xiaofeng with a gloomy and depressed expression, secretly scolding him for being unlucky.

  He turned around and took out the gold coins, Qin Wu Chong was all smiles again, flattering Lie Feng Da Hu: "Captain, don't be angry, I suspected that this kid's money came from an illegitimate source earlier. Fortunately, Captain Da Hu, you are wise and discerning, no wonder you can manage this mining area so well, no one has ever dared to cause trouble..."

  Listening to this flattering speech, Lie Feng Dahu grabbed the gold coins with a proud expression on his face.

  Lin Xiaofeng's anger rose from the bottom of his heart, and he shouted loudly: "That is what I have accumulated with hard work over the years, how can you say that I stole the Wuyin silver?"

  At these words, Lie Feng's eyes flashed with a fierce light and he shouted loudly: "What are you yelling about? I say you're a thief, you're a thief, and now you're turning against me!"

  "I didn't steal! This is my hard-earned money!" Lin Xiao Feng glared with anger and argued.

  He thought that this little guy would be intimidated by a few words, and easily put the bag of gold coins into his pocket. Unexpectedly, he was not afraid to die, and Lin Xiao Feng's face turned pale as he was grabbed by the collar and lifted up by a huge hand like a fan.

  "You little bastard, dare to talk to me like this? Believe it or not, I can crush you to death right now!"

  ……

  It's still early in the morning!

  Come on, guys! The collection is so depressing~~