SPMT : Chapter 68: Renewed Conflict 

After Hua Yufeng and the others bought some talismans and magical instruments, they left. The mercenary team had been financially tight recently, so the magical instruments and talismans they purchased were all low-grade. When paying, the staff member’s expression was cold and indifferent, making the always face-conscious Hua Yufeng blush with shame.

“Xiao Jingting bought a magical instrument worth one hundred twenty thousand.”

“Being a young master really means having money.” Zhao Li couldn’t help sighing. When the mercenary team completed a big job, they only made a few thousand taels of silver – ten thousand taels at most. This young master spent one hundred thousand taels at once. People really couldn’t be compared.

“Where did Xiao Jingting get so much money? Xiao Jinfeng never used to be so wealthy. They’re both brothers – the treatment difference shouldn’t be that big, right?”

“Maybe he was pretending to be poor. That kind of young master just needs to act cute and elders will give him piles of red envelopes. Clearly so rich, yet still sharing the mercenary team’s earnings.” Hua Yufeng said sourly.

Zhou Fang looked at Hua Yufeng, thinking: When Xiao Jinfeng did missions, he also put in a lot of effort. Taking his fair share wasn’t excessive. Knowing Hua Yufeng held grudges against Xiao Jinfeng and thinking he still had to work under him, Zhou Fang didn’t speak up for Xiao Jinfeng.

Zhao Li nodded, “Yeah! Working hard can’t compare to being born well! But one hundred thousand taels is so much – even Xiao Jingting’s parents would feel the pinch. If Xiao Jingting’s father won’t help him pay his debts, Xiao Jingting could be in trouble.”

The trading company had its own debt collection team – if you didn’t pay on time, they’d come knocking.

“What’s he afraid of? If the sky falls, his father will hold it up for him,” Hua Yufeng said.

“True enough,” Zhao Li said.

“Xiao Jinfeng’s strength has advanced to the fifth layer of Qi Refining,” Zhang Meng said.

Zhao Li nodded, “Really strange – he advanced to the fifth layer so quickly.”

When Xiao Jinfeng was in the mercenary team, his reputation was quite high. Part of the reason he was expelled was because he was poisoned and lost the possibility of further advancement. Mercenary team members all had families to feed – fighting demon beasts was life-or-death business, and mercenary teams didn’t support dead weight.

In less than a year, Xiao Jinfeng had actually advanced from the fourth to the fifth layer of Qi Refining.

Hua Yufeng clenched his fists. After Xiao Jinfeng left the mercenary team, many people began to remember his good points. Some even suggested bringing Xiao Jinfeng back. From Xiao Jinfeng’s attitude just now, even if he personally went to invite him, Xiao Jinfeng probably wouldn’t return.

Actually, after Xiao Jinfeng left, Hua Yufeng also felt some regret. The mercenary team lost a cheap fighter, greatly reducing their mission success rate. Recently, the mercenary team was operating at a loss, and members were increasingly dissatisfied with him. Hua Yufeng faced enormous pressure.

Occasionally, Hua Yufeng would miss the days when Xiao Jinfeng was there. Although Xiao Jinfeng would often interfere with his decisions then, missions went smoothly.

…

“Young Master Xiao Jingting really has money! He actually spent over one hundred thousand to buy a magical instrument. Even seventh or eighth-layer Qi Refining cultivators don’t have such generous spending!”

“His father has money – if he can’t pay, he can ask his father.”

“That spirit tower is indeed good. Supposedly it was originally a treasure for Foundation Establishment use, but there were problems during refinement, so the grade was lowered. The materials used are all quite valuable.”

“But it’s still a failed treasure!”

“This spirit tower has been sitting there for many days. Many seventh-layer family elders were tempted but couldn’t bear to buy it. Unexpectedly, Xiao Jingting bought it.”

“…”

Xiao Jingting’s generous spending caused quite a stir among others in the trading company.

Sun Qi and Zheng Liming entered the trading company and immediately heard people praising Xiao Jingting’s lavish spending.

“That guy Xiao Jingting actually has so much money,” Sun Qi said in amazement. Previously, although Xiao Jingting was richer than them, he wasn’t that much richer. Occasionally, to win Miss Sun’s favor, buying a seven or eight hundred tael gift was already his limit.

Over one hundred thousand taels – this guy had become so wealthy.

Zheng Liming said enviously, “What kind of luck does this guy have!”

“He couldn’t have found gold, could he?” Sun Qi said. Although he only paid thirty thousand as a down payment, that was still a considerable sum.

Zheng Liming said enviously, “Probably not finding gold, but finding heavenly treasures. This guy definitely discovered more than one heavenly treasure.”

Sun Qi nodded, “That makes sense.”

Sun Qi secretly regretted it. When Xiao Jingting returned this time, his attitude toward them was much colder. If it were before, he should have been able to follow Xiao Jingting and pick up quite a few benefits. With Xiao Jingting being so rich now, just a little from between his fingers would be enough for him to enjoy endlessly. Sun Qi secretly regretted – if he had known, when Xiao Jingting came to him, he should have given him a few dozen taels to send him away. Maybe there would still be room for reconciliation this time.

“This guy only paid thirty thousand as a down payment – there’s still a big sum to pay later. He probably expects his parents to pay for him. Although Xiao Jingting is quite favored, the most beloved is still Xiao Qingyan. Xiao Qingyan’s monthly allowance isn’t even ten thousand taels,” Zheng Liming muttered.

“Having bought it, he can’t return it. His parents will definitely help him pay. Could they watch him get beaten to death by debt collectors?” Sun Qi said.

Zheng Liming nodded, “That makes sense too.”

…

“Miss Sun, do you need anything else?” the staff member asked Sun Miaoyin, who seemed lost in thought.

Sun Miaoyin said indifferently, “No, just these few items.”

Earlier, when Xiao Jingting and Xiao Jinfeng came to the shop, Sun Miaoyin was already there. However, Xiao Jingting and the others were too focused on looking at merchandise and didn’t notice her. Sun Miaoyin also didn’t go up to greet them.

Sun Miaoyin thought about Xiao Jinfeng’s appearance and felt that this man who had been engaged to her since childhood was quite imposing – not as bad as she had imagined.

Sun Miaoyin shook her head mentally. Even if Xiao Jinfeng wasn’t bad, he still couldn’t compare to Zhou Kanghe.

Xiao Jingting really made a grand gesture just now – buying a spirit tower worth over one hundred thousand taels without hesitation.

Sun Miaoyin remembered her sister’s words. Her sister said that guy Xiao Jingting had delusions of grandeur but was unwilling to spend real money, always trying to appease her with things worth a few hundred taels. She, Sun Miaomiao, wasn’t so easily pleased. If Xiao Jingting had given this spirit tower to her sister, maybe her sister would have been moved.

…

Xiao Jingting played with the spirit tower in his hands, unable to put it down. He had fallen in love with this spirit tower at first sight and finally bought it.

While Xiao Jingting was delighted, he also felt great pain – because of this spirit tower, he was in debt again.

Xiao Jingting put away the spirit tower and wandered the streets with Xiao Jinfeng and Xu Mu’an when a guard hurriedly approached.

“Young Masters, please return quickly – Young Master Xiaofan has gotten into another fight.”

Xiao Jingting: “…” Another fight? He’d only been home a few days and his son was fighting again?

Xiao Jingting and the others rushed home. In the main hall, Xiao Xiaofan hid behind Mu Shuyu, looking angrily at several other children.

“Third son, you’re finally back. Your son is getting more and more outrageous – actually commanding demon beasts to attack his cousins. He’s truly insane.”

Xiao Jingting looked at Xiao Xiaofan, who said angrily, “Daddy, it’s not like that. I had Little Cloud carry me flying, and they shot arrows at Little Cloud from below. Little Cloud got angry and scratched them.”

“Your cousins were just playing around, but you were serious. How dare you complain first,” Zheng Pei’er said viciously.

“They weren’t playing around – they wanted to shoot me to death! Little Cloud got shot and injured too,” Xiao Xiaofan said.

There were no other children in the Xiao family who owned flying demon beasts like Xiao Xiaofan. Seeing Xiao Xiaofan riding a bird for fun and remembering their grudge, Xiao Yuerong’s evil thoughts arose. He immediately directed several children who usually played with him to shoot arrows at the Fire Cloud Bird. The Fire Cloud Bird was just a young bird – when first shot, it immediately panicked and nearly threw Xiao Xiaofan off.

Xiao Xiaofan was also greatly shocked, but the Fire Cloud Bird quickly calmed down. Attacked, the Fire Cloud Bird became fierce and swooped down at the children below, but was restrained by several patrolling guards.

Hearing Xiao Xiaofan’s defense, Xiao Jingting angrily said, “Sister-in-law, my son was riding a flying demon beast in the sky – how could your son shoot randomly? If the demon beast got injured and my son fell, what then? Your son was attempting murder! And you’re still making a fuss, you shameless shrew, jinx, turning black into white – truly shameless.” If Xiaofan had fallen from high altitude, he’d be dead or seriously injured.

Zheng Pei’er trembled with anger from Xiao Jingting’s merciless scolding, “Third Brother, how can you talk like that? Your son is completely unharmed – my son is the one who suffered.”

“He suffered because he deserved it! Who told him to harbor evil intentions and reap what he sowed? Sister-in-law, your nephew still has injuries on his head – why don’t you watch him better? You let him run wild like this. You’ve taught your son to be so vicious at such a young age – only knowing how to use his size to bully smaller children,” Xiao Jingting said hatefully.

“You…” Zheng Pei’er was so angry her face contorted from Xiao Jingting’s attitude.

“Alright, it’s just children’s business anyway. Nothing serious happened – let’s just drop it,” Xiao Qingyan said.

Hearing Xiao Qingyan’s words, Zheng Pei’er angrily glared at him. Xiao Qingyan gave her a look, and she reluctantly closed her mouth.

Xiao Jingting looked at Xiao Qingyan with surprise, unable to understand when his big brother had become so magnanimous – actually letting this matter go so lightly.

“Third Brother, I heard you spent over one hundred thousand taels to buy a useless magical instrument,” Xiao Qingyan asked.

Xiao Jingting: “…” So that’s why Xiao Qingyan didn’t pursue the previous matter – he was waiting for him here.

“It does cost over one hundred thousand, but I don’t have that much money. I only paid thirty thousand as deposit – the rest has to be paid slowly,” Xiao Jingting said.

Xiao Qingyan narrowed his eyes, thinking: He thought Xiao Jingting had changed his spendthrift ways, but unexpectedly he had gotten even worse. A magical instrument worth over one hundred thousand taels – he bought it just like that. The magical instrument he used was only worth ten thousand taels, a Qingyun Sword, and its quality was already envied by many.

“Third Brother, you really are wealthy and generous,” Xiao Qingyan said.

Xiao Linfeng and Wang Lu both had somewhat unpleasant expressions. Over one hundred thousand taels – they could naturally afford it, but such a sum was still considerable for them.