Chapter 17 This world is cruel

"Please don't worry, Immortal, I know what to do, and no one else will know about this!"

The wretched man immediately whispered, while showing an "I understand" look.

Jiang Xiaobai was stunned. He just wanted to buy a shop. Hey, what's that look in your eyes!

"Very good, this is a reward for you." He threw another high-grade spiritual stone over, and the wretched man was so excited that he could not speak.

In less than five minutes, everything was ready, and from now on this place belonged to Jiang Xiaobai.

Although the environment here is not very good and very dilapidated, Jiang Xiaobai is quite satisfied. This is the effect he wants.

In the future, this place will be the starting point for his rise in Tianxuan Continent.

"Sir, please give us something to eat."

"I haven't eaten in three days!"

"Please, my lord, I can do anything and I can endure hardships. Please take me in."

At this time, a group of teenagers rushed in and surrounded Jiang Xiaobai.

Jiang Xiaobai felt helpless for a while. These guys were all orphans and beggars living on the streets. They were very pitiful.

He took out some of the scattered silver he had just exchanged and distributed it to the children.

After getting the money, these guys thanked them one after another, and then ran away in a hurry.

That look was so sophisticated that Jiang Xiaobai was stunned.

Suddenly, Jiang Xiaobai saw a boy of about ten years old not far away, looking at him.

The child also had a dirty face and was in tatters. From a distance, one could smell a disgusting sour odor through his nose.

"Why don't you come up and ask for it like them?" Jiang Xiaobai stepped forward.

The little man didn't say anything and just looked at him like this. Jiang Xiaobai could see that this little guy was very stubborn in his heart. It was obvious that he wanted to ask for it, but he didn't ask for it.

A smile appeared on Jiang Xiaobai's face under the mask.

According to his plan, he would need to find a storekeeper soon. He originally wanted to hire someone, but when he saw the little boy, he knew that the candidate was already there.

This little boy has a very resolute temperament. Although he lives on the street, he has clear eyes and is a good material.

"Would you like to follow me?" Jiang Xiaobai suddenly said.

The little boy couldn't believe his ears. He looked at Jiang Xiaobai with wide eyes and pointed at himself as if to confirm.

"Don't want to?"

"Can I have enough to eat and don't have to go hungry anymore?" the little boy said in a very weak voice.

"Oh, of course it is possible."

"Okay, I'll follow you."

The little man has been oppressed to the limit by hunger and cold. How could he not seize the opportunity given?

"Congratulations to the host for triggering the selection!"

"Choice 1: Cultivate him into the Qi training stage within ten years, and be rewarded with a random spiritual treasure."

"Option 2: Cultivate him into the foundation-building stage within ten years, and reward him with one-tenth of Lao Jun's alchemy skills."

"Option three: Cultivate it to the golden elixir stage within ten years and reward it with an innate spiritual treasure."

The reward for the suddenly triggered choice is really exaggerated. This can be said to be the best reward Jiang Xiaobai has seen recently, bar none.

Acquired spiritual treasures and innate spiritual treasures are not the same thing!

It's a pity that good things come true, but whether you can get them is another thing.

After thinking for a moment, Jiang Xiaobai chose the second option.

Golden elixir can't do it, but foundation building is no problem at all, regardless of who Jiang Xiaobai is.

That's someone with Laojun's alchemy skills.

Even if this kid isn't very talented, he can build a foundation in ten years just by relying on his pile of pills.

Although foundation building is difficult for others, it is here for him.

Oh, nothing.

At this time, suddenly a group of strong men, five in total, came towards this side with a fierce look.

On the way, they grabbed one homeless boy after another and inspected them carefully, then kicked them away, as if they were looking for someone.

Seeing them, the little boy visibly trembled and subconsciously wanted to run away.

"Hey, over there!"

A strong man suddenly saw this scene and immediately roared and rushed over with several people.

Seeing this, Jiang Xiaobai reached out and grabbed the little boy's arm, pulling him to hide behind him.

"Little thing, you dare to take even my black bear's treasure. Take it out now, or I'll beat you to death!" The strong man stepped forward, pretending to take the little boy away.

Jiang Xiaobai stepped forward and blocked the intruder.

"Ah, who are you? You dare to stop me. Are you looking for death?"

The strong man roared angrily, his eyes glaring like bull's eyes, as if he would kill Jiang Xiaobai in the next second.

"Did you steal someone's stuff?"

Jiang Xiaobai ignored the strong man and turned to look at the little boy.

"I don't!"

The little boy gritted his teeth, his eyes were red, and his hands were tightly clasped behind his back: "I just picked this in the mountains!"

Jiang Xiaobai roughly understood the situation.

The little guy picked something on the mountain, and then these guys saw it and wanted to take it for themselves.

"Boy, I advise you not to mind your own business. I haven't killed anyone in three days. If you really want to be ungrateful, I won't mind killing you here!"

Black Bear yelled arrogantly, and behind him stood four strong men who were full of momentum, scaring the surrounding people into retreating.

"Tsk, tsk, tsk, why did you provoke a black bear?"

"It's over. Let's go, young man. It's better not to get involved in this matter. It won't end well."

"This young man looks thin and weak. He is dead this time."

People around him kept talking, and the black bear had an arrogant smile on his face, which seemed to be a sign of pride.

"Did you hear that? If you dare to mess with my black bear in this area, you will suffer a terrible end."

"Hurry up and get your things, and if you honor your Grandpa Black Bear with some money, I can reluctantly accept you as my little brother. Follow me, and you will get the benefits."

Jiang Xiaobai just glanced at it lightly and still ignored it. Instead, he looked at the little guy.

"Where are the things? Let me take a look."

The little guy was obviously a little scared, but after looking at Jiang Xiaobai, he finally pouted and suppressed the fear in his heart and took out the herbs in his hand.

It's just a slightly valuable herb, not even a panacea, but it can still be sold for one tael of silver.

"You know about herbs?"

"I...I secretly followed the old doctor and saw him collecting this medicine."

"Heh, he's quite a clever guy."

Jiang Xiaobai became more and more satisfied, but the Black Bears behind him couldn't bear it anymore.

"You really want to show your shame, don't you? Brothers, teach him how to behave!"

At that moment, a thick arm grabbed Jiang Xiaobai's hair, and as if he had eyes on his back, he suddenly grabbed the man's wrist and used a slight force in his hand.

"Ouch!"

A shrill scream came, followed by the sound of bones breaking.

"Boy, this world is cruel. If you want to follow me, you have to learn to face this cruelty."

Jiang Xiaobai stood up and said calmly, and at the same time, he looked at the five black bears.