Chaotic World Book
Chapter 229 - 224: Two Pig Heads

Chapter 229: Chapter 224: Two Pig Heads

They said they were going to Sword Lake, but the two left the city very slowly.

Two little pigs wobbled down the major streets of the city, curiously gazing at the various stalls and the dazzling array of shops, though they were both quite worldly, at this moment everything felt novel.

Zhao Changhe had never really wandered the streets in this life, whether in Qinghe or Gusu. During his time in Gusu, given the choice between strolling the streets or touring the lake, he chose the latter.

And Vermilion Bird hadn’t gone out shopping like a little girl for many years... Once the Vermilion Bird Mask was on, her overwhelming murderous aura would silence the entire street. What market stroll could there be?

Don’t even mention her true identity, shopping was even harder.

But now... People’s gazes fell on her face, but instead of fear, they were replaced with benevolent auntie smiles, full of goodwill.

This feeling was strange... a bit of ease and comfort, mixed with some embarrassment. A grown person wearing a pig mask and seemingly mistaken as a couple with the pig beside her—that auntie smile was quite awkward.

Then she thought, anyway with the mask on, nobody knows who I am, so why the embarrassment?

So, only relaxation and curiosity remained.

Sword Lake City was quite prosperous, though not as much as the Capital, but it had its unique charm, such as the pancake stall over there selling a style she hadn’t seen in the Capital, thick like buns and smelling somewhat fragrant.

"Hey," Vermilion Bird nudged Zhao Changhe with her elbow, "We didn’t have breakfast and have been on the road since morning, and now it’s almost noon. I’m telling you, skipping breakfast is bad for practicing martial arts..."

"Are you saying you want to eat that pancake?"

"No, I’m just advising you..."

Zhao Changhe had already dashed to the pancake stall: "Two, please."

Vermilion Bird slowly joined him: "I didn’t say I wanted to eat this, it’s your choice."

"So, just one?"

Before the words had finished, the pancake in his hand was suddenly snatched away.

Turning his head, he saw a pig’s head grunting, "Why do you get one and I don’t? Seized."

Zhao Changhe: "..."

Lifting the mask slightly, not minding the heat, he bit directly into the pancake then quickly covered it again.

Zhao Changhe shook his head smiling, tossed a piece of broken silver, grabbed another pancake, and munched as they walked.

Vermilion Bird casually said, "I heard people say that after you left the south, you ran out of money. But now, seeing you staying in inns and buying things, it looks like you have endless money. Where’s it coming from?"

Zhao Changhe was curious: "How do you get your information so quickly? I only complained about money to Xuan Chong."

"That ship belonged to the Cao Gang, and there were our people aboard."

"... Okay. You really collect every tiny detail about me, don’t you?"

"Not detailed enough, for instance, I don’t know where your money’s coming from now. Did Cui Yuanyang give you money again?"

"It’s the Holy Daughter who gave it."

"..." Suddenly, Vermilion Bird found the pancake less appetizing.

Little rascal, using Holy Sect’s money to fund her lothario, huh!

"Just joking haha," Zhao Changhe laughed: "What I tossed was a silver note, I still have some broken silver left, but not much, really. I need to find a way to make some money."

"If you make that kind of joke again, I’ll hit you."

"Yesterday you were calling me ’dear brother,’ and today you’re all about fighting and killing. Hey, by the way, how does your sect make money? Do you collect offerings from followers?"

"We have our own businesses, many of which are perfectly legitimate, just that no one knows the person in charge is one of us." Vermilion Bird leisurely chewed on her pancake: "The strength of the Holy Sect isn’t something you can find out just by asking around. The forces hidden behind the scenes are beyond your imagination... How about joining the sect? We can offer you a good position, you’ll live comfortably, and martial arts won’t be a problem. We can mobilize everyone to resolve any meridian issues you have. Backed by a powerful sect, it’s definitely more comfortable than struggling on your own."

"Just give me Chichi."

"Not negotiable. We’re not the Maitreya Sect, we don’t use beauty to bewitch people." Vermilion Bird disdainfully said: "And don’t look at me with those eyes, I know what sneaky ideas you’re thinking. The Venerable sent me to learn about you, not to hand me over to you. Give up that disgusting thought."

Zhao Changhe really didn’t know whether to laugh or cry, "I didn’t say anything, you’re just making assumptions. Is that what you thought yourself?"

"I just know that’s what you would think!"

"Yes, yes, yes." Zhao Changhe couldn’t argue; he did have that misunderstanding, otherwise why would Vermilion Bird send you, obviously it’s a setup.

That’s what led to the flirtation before.

But thinking about it, it seemed right, the Four Symbols Sect didn’t use women to seduce people, although they say it’s the Demon Sect, actually they are quite proud.

That’s a good thing, at least there’s no need to worry about Chichi being sent on such missions, Miss Winged Fire Snake is also quite nice, they can’t just send anyone to seduce men, right?

But since the flirting happened already, surely he isn’t going to pretend to be a gentleman now and stop people from calling him good brother, right?

Zhao Changhe didn’t want to dwell on this, he chuckled, "Why are you in such a hurry to persuade someone to join the sect? Your Venerable is still figuring out what’s going on with my star chart. What if it’s not a good fit?"

Vermilion Bird thought to herself, I want to pull you into the sect not just for the star chart... But forget it, that can’t be said, so she just replied, "What will you do if you wander the Worldly Society alone and run out of money? Will you rob?"

Before her words faded, someone suddenly blocked the way ahead, "Two little piglets seem quite wealthy, huh? Using broken silver to buy pancakes, how much more do you have? Take it out."

Zhao Changhe: "..."

Vermilion Bird: "..."

Seeing the baffled look on the two "piglets," the man, who clearly came to rob them, almost laughed himself to death, "Young man and woman come to Sword Lake City to whisper sweet nothings, didn’t your elders tell you that Sword Lake City is pretty chaotic?"

The two "piglets" seemed to just realize what had happened, feeling an incredible rush of emotions.

So we’re being robbed by the city’s Black Gang... Oh right, I’ve long heard that Sword Lake City is a mess of diverse characters, very chaotic, never experienced it before, but didn’t expect the first experience to be like this.

Even wearing pig head masks, but Zhao Changhe still had the Dragon Sparrow on his back, could it be that due to the increase in people dressing up like this, it no longer had any deterrent effect?

Zhao Changhe sensed the lady by his side become silent, who originally even through the mask emanated a cheerful ambiance, instantly turned deadly, her eyes almost freezing someone’s soul.

This is Miss Mystical Gate Ninth Layer!

Zhao Changhe speechlessly pulled her a bit, stepping forward to stand between her and the robber.

"Yo-ho? You really think that just because you carry a Broadsword you are Zhao Changhe?" The other side burst into laughter, "Actually playing hero saving the beauty in front of so many people, hahaha..."

The laughter was abruptly cut off in his throat.

The robust man pig-head, carrying a Broadsword, moved suddenly, with a grace that shouldn’t belong to his guise, instantly appearing in front of the leader and clutched his neck.

The man tried to defend, but only caught an afterimage, his neck tightened, and he was already being lifted up, "Good timing, hand over your money, grandpa hasn’t done this in a long while, brought it right to my doorstep for old time’s sake."

Vermilion Bird’s killing intent vanished in an instant, and she burst out laughing.

This guy is really fun.

More and more people started seeing Zhao Changhe as a righteous knight, but they forgot his true nature, he’s really an outlaw from the hills, instinctively counter-rob without batting an eyelid.

The man’s face turned purple, couldn’t even speak, his companions drew their swords and surrounded Zhao Changhe tightly, shouting nervously, "Who is this crossing dragon, we are from Kangle Gambling House under Lord Sha Qi, think carefully!"

"Never heard of him." Zhao Changhe extended his left hand, lifting another speaker, as if their swords didn’t exist.

Then he slammed the two he was holding into each other, knocking them both out.

Zhao Changhe rubbed his fists, continued walking towards the other gang members.

People truly saw a monstrous pig wreaking havoc, all of them shouting, "Think carefully, even Han Wubing fled in panic from here, who do you think you are, daring to run wild in Sword Lake City?"

Zhao Changhe paused, his eyes sharpening instantly.

Interesting... hadn’t expected a simple bully’s deed could involve Han Wubing!

Han Wubing had already left... and had apparently fled!

Initially, I thought there was nothing special about this place except for the Bing Po at the Ancient Sword Lake bottom. The so-called "chaos" of mixed fish and dragons of Sword Lake City wasn’t appealing to explore back then; the task was done and hastily moved on. Now returning, unexpectedly touched on quite something else.