Chapter 11: “Hello, Sir, Could You Please Open the Door?”
With their sudden appearance, Xinxi Jia Ren swiftly turned around, his eyes widening. In a state of great shock, he uttered the following words that plunged the entire crowd into silence and left their mouths agape: “They are members of the Huang Clan’s subordinate branch – one of the two great clans of Rising Sky City!”
He turned his astonished gaze to Z and continued speaking in great fear: “Look! This is Huang Fu! He is at the 0-Star Martial Apprentice level!”
He scanned a few individuals in their 80s within the crowd who were 3-Star Martial Apprentices, and raised his voice even further: “Do not be deceived by his cultivation level! I heard that just a few weeks ago, he defeated a 6-Star Martial Apprentice! Moreover, in only five moves and without any difficulty! He is skilled enough to defeat an opponent who is six lower realms stronger than him! He is a true genius!!”
The crowd held their breath at what they had heard. Yet no one doubted Xinxi Jia Ren’s words.
“Beside him, we are nothing but mere insects! We are so lowly, I wish I could be like him!” someone murmured inwardly.
Another shouted excitedly: “The Huang Clan is peerless! They are so exalted that they will rule all of Rising Sky City!!”
Huang Fu’s face, which had been set in a frown just moments ago, now shone with pride upon hearing these words. Being praised by people pleased him—even though those who praised him saw him as no different from an insect…
This time, Xinxi Jia Ren fixed his eyes on Y and continued excitedly: “This person, however, is Huang Fu’s cousin, Huang De! He is at the 2-Star Martial Apprentice level! I’ve heard that he is at least as talented as Huang Fu. Perhaps even better! He managed to floor an opponent who was six lower realms stronger than him in only four moves!”
Once again, the crowd erupted in cheers.
“What?! In four moves?! He defeated someone six lower realms stronger than him?! He is a peerless genius!!”
From behind, someone suddenly screamed: “I wish I could marry him! I want him to sire my child!! I wish my insides could be filled with the family seeds!! Young Master Huang De, please take me as your wife!!”
These words puffed up Huang De’s chest. His steps became filled with arrogance.
But every coin has two sides. While Huang De brimmed with pride, the expression on Huang Fu’s face, which had been cheerful moments ago, darkened once again. If he had heard this conversation two days ago, he would have been overjoyed and supported his cousin. For two days ago, he had regarded Huang De as a brother. But today… today was different. The heart of one who had been betrayed was now filled with hatred instead of former love.
Finally, Xinxi Jia Ren turned to X. With an enraptured expression on his face, as if uttering the name of a sacred being, he said: “Look! This person is Huang Huo, the personal retainer of Third Young Master Huang Shuren from the main lineage of the Huang Clan! He possesses the 4-Star Martial Apprentice xiulian level! Here stands an undefeated one! He can kill opponents who are eight lower realms stronger than him in a single move! And do not belittle him for being a retainer! This is a most exalted title! Who here can stand against Third Young Master Huang Shuren?!”
The crowd now erupted with unprecedented enthusiasm. Cheers echoed everywhere.
One person shouted: “I am so honored to have met such a noble person!”
The one who had crazily admired Huang De just moments ago now shouted for Huang Huo: “I want you to beget my child!! Please take me as your wife… no, as your concubine! FILL MY ENTIRE STOMACH WITH YOUR FAMILY SEEDS!!! PLEASE!!”
At this moment, someone whose eyes were welling up wiped away their tears and murmured with deep reverence: “Encountering the personal retainer of Third Young Master Huang Shuren is the greatest blessing of my life…”
Suddenly, amid the conversations, something strange occurred.
From within the crowd, someone, with an expression full of admiration, was about to say, “He is like a crane among a flock of chickens—” when…
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The man suddenly vanished.
But… no one even noticed!
At that moment, Zamazingo gulped. What he swallowed was none other than the man who had suddenly disappeared!
WHAT THE HELL, WHY IS EVERYONE INTERFERING WITH THE ROMAN?! A CRANE AMONG CHICKENS—
AHHH!!!
DAMN IT!
THIS IS A XIANXIA CLICHé! DON’T YOU KNOW THAT?!!”
Zamazingo glared at me disdainfully and spat on the ground.
…
In place of the vanished man, a new one immediately appeared and shouted: “He is as dazzling as a chicken among a flock of cranes!”
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Zamazingo nodded as if that were the truth. Then he looked at those who mocked among you and, with scorn, pulled 1200 people off the screen. In their place, clones missing their final memories quickly took over…
Me: (-_-)
Author’s Note: (-_-)
The Shopping Mall System: (-_-)
The Author Support System: (-_-)
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Meanwhile, Huang Huo, along with his two cousins, continued walking toward The Immortals Shopping Mall with a ruler-like bearing, puffing out his chest as he looked down on the crowd.
After surveying the crowd, Huang De immediately began to fawn over him to enhance the value in Huang Huo’s eyes: “If so many people are waiting in line, then this thing they call bagel must indeed be delicious. Great cousin Huang Huo, you have once again proven how clever you are! You can find such a valuable place even with your eyes closed. If we can have this chef serve as our retainer, the Venerable Third Young Master will undoubtedly be very pleased! I hope, great cousin Huang Huo, that when you ascend to the Heavens, you will remember us…”
Huang Fu, biting his lips in anger, flapped his wings. Inwardly, he screamed with hatred: (“YOU WHORE-SON OF A BITCH, YOU SYCOPHANT! A PERSON SHOULD HAVE SOME SPINE! NOT ONLY DID YOU STEAL MY CHANCE, BUT YOU’RE ALSO OBEDIENTLY SYCOPHING!”)
Huang Huo turned to Huang De, shot him an approving glance, and patted his shoulder. One had to be foolish not to understand what he meant. Huang De’s words clearly implied that he had passed the opportunity to Huang Huo in exchange for a reward. Moreover, it was obvious that he was trying to present a modest image by using “we” instead of “I.”
“Little cousin, do not worry. You know me – I always distinguish between friend and foe, repaying kindness with kindness and malice with malice. Rest assured that you will get what you deserve!” said Huang Huo, his face exuding an authoritative expression.
In response to these words, Huang De smiled happily, while Huang Fu grew increasingly angry. His anger was burgeoning, large enough to erupt like a volcano that could swallow the entire city.
In life, the deepest wounds usually come from those closest to you. Who would expect a fatal blow from someone they consider a friend? If one does, it means that person no longer truly sees them as a friend…
The Huang trio, as soon as they approached The Immortals Shopping Mall, caused the crowd to split as if waving. People involuntarily retreated and yielded their positions to the group clad in heavy silk robes embroidered with golden glimmers. A few moments ago, those who had dared to cause a stir in the queue now, with the same voices, were almost prostrating themselves in respect for the Huang family.
A few of those waiting in line began to speak in low voices, but the traces of fear were clearly audible in their tones.
“Hahahaha, Boss Jin has always been an arrogant one,” one said, rubbing his hands together. “But let’s see if this time the Honorable Master Huang Huo will show the same courage!”
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Another enthusiastically joined in: “Yes, yes! Boss Jin, it is time for you to get off your lazy ass! You dare not be disrespectful while the representatives of the Huang Clan are here.”
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Yet another shook his head with a mocking laugh: “What happened to Boss Jin’s bravery? Or have you started trembling in front of the exalted Master Huang Huo?”
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Huang Huo looked upon the crowd, and in the face of their fear and respect, he became arrogant. Who would not want to be seen as a ruler by others?
Even Huang Fu felt a bit uplifted by these praises. After all, people were fickle and easily swayed by many things.
Xinxi Jia Ren smirked arrogantly and praised Huang Huo: “Honorable Master Huang Huo will soon be a great personality whose name will resound throughout all of Rising Sky City! How can a mere shop owner like Jin Kai oppose him?!”
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THE AUTHOR SUPPORT SYSTEM, WHAT'S GOING ON?!
DIDN’T I TELL YOU THAT EVERYTHING IS OUT OF CONTROL? WHY ARE YOU MAKING A SCENE?!
The Author Support System: “WE ARE NOT DOING THAT!”
Author’s Note: “Fuck it, someone is controlling the crowd!! They want to kill us!!!”
Suddenly, Xinxi Jia Ren looked around in utter horror.
*(“Damn... when did I come here?!”) he thought, his heart pounding as if it would burst from his chest. (“And how do I even know all this information?! I never knew anything about the Huang Clan before!”) His hands began to tremble slightly, and cold sweat gathered on his forehead.
(Fuck, fuck, fuck!)
(“Even if I knew all this, why on earth did I start spouting such foolish remarks that would draw all the attention to me?! This makes no sense at all!”) he thought, as these questions echoed in his head, plunging his mind into chaos. His eyes shifted over the crowd surrounding him.
(“And why did the crowd accept every word I said as true?!”) he felt his throat dry up.
(“And why did they start getting so hysterical in such an irrational way?! What kind of reaction is this?!”)
At that moment, the image of Jin Kai appeared in his mind: (“Boss Jin. Why, why have we suddenly turned against Boss Jin?! Just a little while ago we were praising him!”)
('WHY DID WE ALL SUDDENLY BECOME FOOLS, WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON HERE?!!')
The Author Support System immediately: “Fix this problem NOW!”
The Author Support System spoke: “NOW!”
CIZZ!
Suddenly, Xinxi Jia Ren became daft and, blending in with the surrounding crowd, shouted: “Jin Kai, get off your ass and welcome Honorable Master Huang Huo!”
“Jin Kai, get off your ass and welcome Honorable Master Huang Huo!”
“Jin Kai, get off your ass and welcome Honorable Master Huang Huo!”
And the rest of the crowd all in unison: “Jin Kai, get off your ass and welcome Honorable Master Huang Huo!”
You fools, before Jin Kai ruins our predicament, immediately restore these idiots to normal!!!
The Author Support System: “Someone has hacked the system!”
WHAT?! “FIND HIM IMMEDIATELY!!”
Author’s Note: “Fuck it, my roman!!! All my efforts are going to waste! I was supposed to make money from this roman but instead I’m losing money! And on top of that, because of Jin Kai, I’m constantly getting into a thousand troubles! Why does he keep killing readers?! What will I do if the governments find out that they are clones?! Why does this bullshit only happen to me?!”
He glared at the Author Support System and it said, “You’re entirely to blame!!! Instead of helping me, you’re digging my grave behind my back!!”
Immediately, it turned to me and shouted: “Cracked Storyteller, YOU NEVER TOLD ME THIS WOULD HAPPEN!!”
Fuck it, what does that have to do with me?! (Fuck it, why did such an anomaly occur under my supervision?! My head is going to hurt so much…)
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While the crowd exalted the Huang trio with praises, the trio continued their walk with haughty airs. Finally, they arrived at the door of The Immortals Shopping Mall.
At that moment, from within the crowd an unknown voice rose: “Or could it be that Boss Jin is belittling the Huang Clan?”
Huang Huo furrowed his brows, stepped forward with a stern expression, and shouted authoritatively: “Hmph! I am here as the personal retainer of Third Young Master Huang Shuren. Junior, open the door immediately and greet your grandfather!”
Me, the Author, the Author Support System, and The Shopping Mall System: (⊙_⊙)
