Little Black (2)
The martial artist walked slowly towards the herd of horses to pick a robust stallion. He flung himself on the horse, then trotted slowly towards Ye Lang.
At the same time, Little Xin led a horse over to Ye Langâs side.
âLetâs go!â
Ye Lang got on the horse to sit behind Little Xin. They were on the same horse but instead of Ye Lang holding the reins, it was Little Xin!
The young martial artist was a little perplexed. Forget about the fact that theyâre both riding the same horse- Ye Lang should be the one taking the reins, how could he let the girl do it?
He didnât know that Ye Lang didnât know how to ride a horse at all!
Then why could Little Xin do it? It was a lot like modern computer games. Youâre a world-class race car driver in the game but you might not even know how to drive in real life!
This situation was like Ye Lang controlling an avatar in a game. She could ride a horse but Ye Lang couldnât!
Another example would be how Little Xin could do many expressions and movements a girl would do. No matter how realistic, how seductive she looked, Ye Lang could never do the same himself!
The martial artist looked at Ye Lang, then said, âYouâre leaving just like that? Arenât you forgetting something?â Although it was weird that they were both riding on the same horse, there were other pressing matters.
And that was the heaps of shiny gold coins Ye Lang left on the road!
âWhat?â asked Ye Lang, confused. He didnât think heâd forgotten anything.
ââŠTheâŠgold coinsâŠâ reminded the martial artist, cocking an eyebrow. He was almost speechless to have to remind Ye Lang about it. Anyone would be exasperated.
âGold coins?â Ye Lang turned to look at the heap, then gave a dramatic look of sudden realisation, âOh, that? I almost forgot!â
Little Xin turned the horse around towards the gold coinsâŠ
Clip-clop. Clip-clop. Clip-clop.
The thuds of the horseâs hooves echoed within the mountains, piercing through the hearts of the robbers. They realised that the shiny, golden coins were about to disappear soon!
This was meant to be theirs! And they were about to lose it! Sigh, why did they have to be so greedy?!!
And when everyone thought Ye Lang was going to take the coins back, he did something very shocking. Not only did he not keep the coins, but he also threw a few more gold pieces into the heapâŠ
âIâve forgotten to pay the protection fee. Little Xin and I beat you all so we donât have to pay the full amount. Iâll give you a hundred gold coins for it!â
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Did we make a mistake? Why did this feel like a dream?
Everyone stared in stunned silence, their brains shutting down.
Ye Lang quickly left the scene, leaving behind one hundred thousand and one hundred gold coinsâŠ
âWhat⊠What do you mean? Werenât you going to take the coins back?â asked the martial artist, testing the waters.
He wrung his hands, âWhy would I take it back? Iâve given it to them, itâs theirs. I never take money Iâve spent back!â
That was true. He would never take money heâd given away back. Even if he was swindled, he wouldnât take it back either!
However, he would use other methods to punish the conmen if he knew who they were. Heâd never let them go.
âYou turned around just to spend a hundred more gold coins? To pay a fee you didnât even have to pay?â interrogated the martial artist.
âYep! I didnât even want to pay but you wanted me to. So I paid a little.â
âMe? When did I want you to pay?â
âJust now, didnât you say I forgot to pay the protection fee?â
ââŠâ Beads of sweat sprung from his forehead, âI was about to ask you to take the hundred thousand gold coins back. You beat them all, why did you still want to pay them for nothing?â
âAs I said, I never take back money Iâve given away!â Ye Lang waved, âBring me out of this place quickly. I donât have time to waste here, Iâm very busy!!â
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Not taking the money back?! That was a hundred thousand gold coins! Who are you? A hundred thousand didnât seem to mean much to him. Even prodigal sons shouldnât be THIS reckless!!
Although the martial artist wanted to lecture Ye Lang, it was still Ye Langâs business after all. So he held his tongue and left with Ye Lang!
From this, we can tell that the martial artist wasnât a regular person. A regular person would never let this incident go easily, perhaps even going back to take some coins. They wouldnât leave just like that.
A hundred thousand gold coins was a test of morality!!
As they were leaving, Ye Lang suddenly turned to ask, âWhat gang are you all?â
âDianfeng!â [ć·ćł°= dianfeng means peak]
While some were considering answering Ye Lang, someone had already blurted the answer because at this point they werenât very sane.
Why were they in shock? Ye Lang, as usual. Heâd left the heap of gold coins with them, and now they could keep the riches they thought theyâd lost!!
âDianfeng? That a very interesting name! Iâll remember it!â Ye Lang laughed, then continued riding ahead.
[ çČç= dianfeng (sounds the same as previous dianfeng) = crazy/insane (person)]
So what if he remembers this name? Even if you were the emperor of the Ai La Empire, you wouldnât be able to take revenge. After a few days, no one will know which corner this gang will disappear into.
At this moment, this very brief moment, everyone thought Ye Lang was going to send someone back to take revenge but very soon gave up on the idea. If he really wanted revenge heâd do it now, why waste time?
Then why did he ask for their name?
After riding for a long time, the martial artist started asking questions- though he had to first start the conversation appropriatelyâŠ
âThank you, kind sir, for today. I, Edward Jean, owe you my life. Please, what is your name?â
âAh, it was not a problem at all! My family name is Ye, and my name is Lang!â said Ye Lang generously with a customary covered fist salute.
ââŠYe Lang, itâs an honour to finally meet you!â Edward was sweating. This Ye Lang was a very interesting man indeed.
âYouâve heard of my name?â Ye Lang asked curiously, âam I THAT famous?â
ââŠI⊠No, I havenâtâŠâ
âThen why did you say that? Why canât you be a little more honest?â said Ye Lang as if lecturing this Edward.
âI⊠This is just a polite greeting, its something people sayâŠâ Edward was now sweating like a madman. Didnât this Ye Lang know of any etiquette?
âReally? Then itâs an honour to finally meet you too!â replied Ye Lang.
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