Yang Zicang, slightly dazed, touched his head.

“Hey, new guy, Great Hero Yang. ” A muscular sailor with a slightly off-kilter build shouted, “Come over here and help scrub the deck. “

After a moment of thought, Yang Zicang, as if driven by an unseen impulse, walked over and took the somewhat rotten, dirty rag, rinsed it in the bucket, then crouched down on the deck and began to scrub.

The burly, dark-skinned sailor stood up beside the bucket, wiped his forehead as if to brush away sweat, and said, “Ah, finally got someone to help. Once you’ve fully blended in with us, we can give this ship a better cleaning. “

“Blended in? “

“Oh, I mean… this area here is yours from now on. ” He said, and with that, he hoisted his mop onto his shoulder and walked away.

Yang Zicang continued scrubbing the deck with a furrowed brow. The sailors around him, seeing how obediently he seemed to play along, revealed faint, satisfied smiles that concealed a hint of weariness.

“That place is… the nobles’ quarter. “

As he scrubbed, Yang Zicang’s gaze unconsciously drifted toward that magnificent wooden tower.

A wisp of barely perceptible incense drifted by, mingled with the soft laughter of a few women. The Gangshou’s words couldn’t help but echo in Yang Zicang’s mind.

“…They even wanted to buy our ship…“

An uncontrollable thought surfaced: what if… he approached these so-called nobles? Gathered some intelligence?

Yang Zicang’s eyes narrowed slightly.

Could this perhaps spark a Radiance?

With that in mind, Yang Zicang flung down the filthy rag in his hand, rose to his feet, and with steady strides headed toward the towering high wooden wall that separated the “Noble District ” from the rest.

“Hey, that newcomer’s gone.“

“Go inform the Gangshou, quickly.“

The moment they saw Yang Zicang’s move, the nearby sailors froze in stunned panic. One bolted for the captain’s cabin, while two others ran after Yang Zicang.

“Great Hero Yang! Please wait!“

Just as Yang Zicang was hesitating over how to get up, the two sailors in coarse linen tunics caught up beside him. “Great Hero Yang, where are you off to?“

“Do you look down on work like ours, from us lowly folk?“

“Not at all.” As Yang Zicang opened his mouth to answer, a voice rang out from above.

“A master warrior from afar—why waste yourself in toil and dust? Come, ascend the tower with me and share in a grand enterprise.” The lofty, echoing tone, accompanied by two gorgeously robed beauties who smiled behind their sleeves at his side, carried the air of a noble condescending to gaze upon the mortal world.

Yang Zicang looked up and saw the young master fanning himself like some movie protagonist, a smile on his face.

“Young Hero Yang wants to create a Radiance, right? Please, come up. There are many matters here that urgently need an expert like you to handle. “

Just as he was wondering how to get up there, a man dressed like a Western merchant leaned over the railing and called down.

“Mr. Yang, please don’t move. We will immediately send someone to invite the young hero upstairs. ” He turned to look at a demure beauty beside the young master. “Xiao Qiao, go quickly and invite the young master. From now on, you will follow and serve him. “

“Ah, yes, yes. Look at us, we even forgot such an important matter. ” The young master fanned himself and laughed a few times.

Yang Zicang’s heart stirred. He hadn’t gotten a clear look at Xiao Qiao at first, but when their eyes met now, her face and figure looked somewhat like Xu Aiyuan, though her shyness and temperament were a bit like Hailikoni.

The word “perfect ” involuntarily surfaced in Yang Zicang’s mind.

The woman walked back, as if she was going down through the passage.

｛… think … invest … 1..0N.｝

Suddenly, a shout came from behind him.

“Great Hero Yang, didn’t I tell you that it’s very dangerous over there? “

The white-robed Gangshou rushed over, his expression shifting rapidly.

The young man pointed upward, “I just wanted to get a look at the noble district. “

Upon hearing this, the Gangshou finally realized where he had gone wrong.

Telling a Fogfolk not to do a certain thing is, in itself, practically telling him to go do it!

“Don’t… “

“A hero will always find his place. Are you trying to restrict Young Hero Yang’s comings and goings? ” The man above had just finished speaking disdainfully when a timid voice sounded from the alley mouth between the wooden building and the ship’s gunwale. Xiao Qiao, in slightly more vibrant attire, gazed affectionately as she poked her head out to look at Yang Zicang.

“Young hero, please come with me. From now on, I am yours. You must treat me well, young hero. “

Seeing that familiar yet unfamiliar face, Yang Zicang’s breath tightened slightly. “I’m just going to take a look, ” he said, turning to address the Gangshou.

Upstairs, seeing Yang Zicang and the others heading toward the small door, the men couldn’t help but show triumphant expressions on their faces.

｛Ruan Wenxiong wants to invest 1N full warrant order for me.｝

The Gangshou and the sailors below panicked.

“What should we do, boss? This is something we finally managed to get… “

“Da—damn it! ” Watching this unfold, the man in the white robe grew anxious. Suddenly struck by an idea, he shouted:

“Great Hero Yang, ourCompiled Martial Arts Manualwill soon be sealed and locked away! Hurry! If you don’t write now, you’ll miss your chance to include your secret techniques! “

“Ah, so soon? Does it have to be right this moment… “

“The brush and ink are ready for you. Come quickly! “

“Don’t go, husband. ” Xiao Qiao, her hand both cold and gentle, held onto Yang Zicang’s arm. “They’re up to no good. What brush and ink could they have? Things are far more fun over on our side. “

A few sailors took a couple of steps forward. “Hero, the title page! Your name and secret techniques will appear on the first page of our compilation! “

“Huh? ” Yang Zicang, who had taken a step to follow Xiao Qiao, looked back reluctantly.

The leader anxiously waved his hand and shouted, “Throughout the entire canonical techniques, yours shall be the most respected! From now on, you’ll be the foremost leader of the martial world. “

“This… are you telling the truth? But… ” Yang Zizang thought for a moment before adding, “I don’t really care about that anyway. I’ll go check that side out. “

“How can ‘Radiance’ compare to ‘Flash Light’! Have you forgotten why you came to this world?! “

“Boss, how could you say such a thing? ” the sailors murmured anxiously among themselves.

Yang Zicang stopped in his tracks, and no matter how hard Xiao Qiao tugged at him, he wouldn’t budge. “He’s right. “

All the sailors and the leader breathed a collective sigh of relief.

But the very next second, an enraging voice came from above. “What could those penniless wretches possibly accomplish! They can’t even afford a single sheet of quality rice paper! Young hero Yang, you want to beget more glory? Gather steps-to these elite texts? Just come here. Isn’t the revered written power what special might opens to? “

“What? “

Everyone below looked up at him.

“Led by you, young master, how about we compile a tome called the ‘Martial Treasury’ together! Our side can also deliver a ‘Regent Radiance’ into your arms upon this night’s hallowing claim! “

Xiao Qiao wrapped her arm around Yang Zicang’s, leaning her whole body softly against him. “Come on, hero. Our children can enjoy the benefits in the future~ Girl’s name could be Yang Aiyuan, boy’s name is Yang Keni. What do you think, husband? Does it sound nice? “

Yang Zicang’s breathing quickened.

“Sounds nice, but it feels a little familiar somehow… “

“Oh, because I understand what’s on your mind. ” Xiao Qiao shook Yang Zicang’s arm.

His gaze followed down her neck, then suddenly froze. “What’s that on your waist? “

Xiao Qiao touched it with her hand and panicked. “This, this is a bag for name cards. No, it’s a perfume pouch for name cards. I was afraid you wouldn’t understand, so I called it a name card. “

Then a stronger wave of energy fluctuations emanated from her body.

People on both sides watched nervously as Yang Zicang shook his head slightly.

Yang Zicang suddenly opened his eyes wide, scanning both sides.

“I get it. “

“G-get what? “

TheGangshouand the sailors, along with the people leaning down from above, all asked anxiously in unison. Xiao Qiao also nervously looked at him — wouldn’t this small slip-up give away something wrong?

Yang Zicang raised his head solemnly. “Both sides, do it together! “

“T-together? “

“Together on what?! ” Some people were already instinctively reaching for the weapons at their waists.

“Two martial arts secret anthologies — compile them together! “

The young man shouted excitedly, “That way, we’ll have two ‘Group Radiance Flashes’, right?! “

What a perfect solution!

Both sides were taken aback, then gritted their teeth and offered sly praises.

“You’re absolutely right! “

“Brilliant, Young Master Yang. Why didn’t we think of that. “

“As expected of a true master who constantly seeks to spark brilliance at every turn. “

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“So what are we waiting for? Come over to our side; you’re the only one missing. ” The gangshou stepped forward, reaching out to grab his arm.

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A vague, indistinct sound seemed to echo in the air.

“Young Master Yang, we invite you to preside over the compilation ofThe Martial Treasury, come directly to our side! We’ll build you a ‘Pavilion of Martial Secrets’! “

—｛Distributor February. Di’an is closely monitoring my life experiences.｝

A distributor? Oh, they too think this is a golden opportunity!

—｛Distributor Di’an gave me a “Thumbs Down! “｝

They actually gave a thumbs down?

Yang Zicang’s heart jolted, his mind racing instantaneously.

Right, the distributor’s hint is spot on!

With grave solemnity, he swept his arm broadly.

—｛Distributor Loki. Tata Mingqi expresses “Anxious attention. “｝

The space fell silent for a moment.

“Wh-what now? ” the gangshou swallowed hard, working his throat.

“I’m going nowhere! “

—｛Distributor February. Di’an is evaluating the nascent prelude of brilliance I now nurture.｝

“Xiao Qiao! ” Yang Zicang shouted, “Go fetch brush, ink, paper, and inkstone—I’ll demonstrate my martial arts right here! All of you record it together! A full eight manuals, every one a supreme technique! “

And thus, he perfectly solved the dilemma of both sides wanting him to come over, didn’t he?

They should be satisfied, right?

-｛Distributor February. Di’an abandoned the assessment.｝

-｛Distributor February. Di’an wanted to give me more evaluation.｝