I Don't Blame You for Being Poor

When Jiang Man rushed over, he did a rough calculation of the time. He wasn't late. "You're late," an annoyed voice came. It came from a rather burly young man. Every line of his physique made it clear to anyone watching that his physical body was exceptionally formidable. When he looked over, his questioning gaze carried immense pressure. Jiang Man double-checked the time and said, "You arrived early." The man froze. He clearly hadn't expected Jiang Man to respond like that. They had waited so long, assuming that making the latecomer apologize would be the end of it. Who would have thought it would somehow become their own fault? "It makes sense that you're poor," the man said. Jiang Man looked at him, rather surprised. Did wealthy people enjoy running their mouths this much? Shouldn't they decide what to compete for first? Time was running short; if they delayed any longer, the medium-grade Qi-Linking Method would be gone. Jiang Man promptly reminded him. As for being poor, he didn't care in the slightest. His talent was right there; things like that could always be obtained in the future. There was no need to dwell on it. "Let's introduce ourselves first," the man said, dropping the subject. "Rank one of the Second Courtyard, rank three of Qingyun Pavilion, Li Yuan." Beside him, Yan Huimin spoke up as well. "Rank three of the Second Courtyard, rank twelve of Qingyun Pavilion, Yan Huimin." Jiang Man was surprised. Rank three of Qingyun Pavilion. He was truly powerful; Jiang Man might not actually be his match. The main issue was that his current spells couldn't create a gap against someone in the same cultivation realm. His talent was limited by his spells. In the coming days, he would have to find a way to acquire some powerful spells. Jiang Man gave his own introduction as well. The other nodded and said, "This time, we are going to compete for the Visualization Method. We need to work together as one." Hearing that, Jiang Man frowned. "I want the Qi-Linking Method." Li Yuan said calmly, "Once your cultivation reaches the Qi-Linking sixth layer, your Qi-Linking Method is practically set in stone. Only the Visualization Method starts at the lowest level. Moreover, a Visualization Method enhances the spirit; the better the Visualization Method, the more advantageous it is for controlling power. It can effectively stabilize spiritual qi that has lost control due to injury, preventing cultivation deviation. "Now do you understand why we need the Visualization Method?" Jiang Man looked at him and said truthfully, "But I already have an above-medium-grade Visualization Method." Li Yuan looked at Jiang Man, his expression unchanging. "Don't tell such lies just to save face. I don't mean to look down on you." Jiang Man: "..." Such a response was truly unexpected. While Jiang Man was still pondering how to convince him, someone walked past them. The leader looked quite familiar—it was the tall man he had seen at the Technique Transmission Hall last time. When the tall man spotted Li Yuan, he seemed somewhat surprised, then came to a halt. The two people behind him stopped as well, glaring at Li Yuan as if facing a formidable enemy. Li Yuan noticed them too. In an instant, his spiritual qi surged, looking ready to strike at any moment. "Looks like time is almost up." The tall man opposite them suddenly spoke, then glanced around before adding, "This area is within the boundaries too, right?" "Does Young Master Fang want to make a move?" Li Yuan provoked. Fang Tianyi glanced at the two people behind Li Yuan. When his eyes fell upon Jiang Man, he was somewhat surprised. "Isn't this the death sworn warrior from whichever family that was?" Fang Tianyi said to Jiang Man. "Judging by your looks, you probably don't have many spirit sources, do you? Did Li Yuan give you any spirit sources for taking you to compete for the Visualization Method? "None? "Then I'll give you a thousand. I'm going to fight him now, and all you need to do is stand still. "Don't worry, I won't let you lose out. Assuming you don't have a Qi-Linking Method, I'll help you secure that as well. All you have to do is drag them over afterward." Hearing that, Jiang Man was stunned. Give him a thousand spirit sources and even help him secure the Qi-Linking Method? "Don't listen to him! The Qi-Linking Method is the most useless; the Visualization Method is what matters most..." Just as Li Yuan was trying to emphasize the importance of the Visualization Method, Fang Tianyi had already struck. All three attacked at the exact same moment, targeting Li Yuan's side. *Boom!* Powerful spells came howling forth, forcing them straight back. "Fang Tianyi, you've gone too far!" Li Yuan roared in fury as he dodged the onslaught. "Jiang Man, why aren't you helping? The Visualization Method is the most important! A thousand spirit sources are nothing in front of a Visualization Method! "I don't blame you for having narrow horizons, but you can't be foolish enough to fall for their trickery! "If you don't believe me, what do you think they're doing this for? "If it weren't important, why would they strike in advance? "And why would they help you get a Qi-Linking Method? "Don't be obstinate!" *Boom!* Nine dragons surged forth together. Spells followed one after another without pause, howling like a violent gale, suffocating everyone present. Yan Huimin was already besieged by two opponents, retreating step by step. Before long, they would be free to assist Fang Tianyi. Jiang Man stood rooted in place, feeling somewhat surprised. He hadn't expected something like this to happen. However, Li Yuan's words caused not a ripple in his mind. He had originally planned to make a move himself, but now someone was doing the fighting for him. How could he refuse such a great opportunity? The battle ended very quickly. Three against two—there had never been any suspense. It seemed Fang Tianyi's ranking was likely even higher than Li Yuan's, showing an obvious upper hand. After all, it was a Visualization Method; everyone wanted one. Those competing for it were eight or nine times out of ten the top three of Qingyun Pavilion. Li Yuan was third, so Fang Tianyi was probably first or second. Soon, Li Yuan and Yan Huimin were tied up. Handing the ropes to Jiang Man, Fang Tianyi also gave him a thousand spirit sources. "We're pressed for time. Take them to where the Qi-Linking Method is located first; leave the rest to me. "By the way, their spiritual qi has been sealed. Untying the ropes will only let them break the seal faster." With that, they departed. Jiang Man watched the three leave, finding the whole thing incredible. Without overthinking, he grabbed the two of them and headed toward the back mountain. His perception was quite good, and he soon sensed the direction where the spiritual qi was densest. Meanwhile, Li Yuan reprimanded him in agitation and fury, "Jiang Man, let me go! Do you know what you're doing? Do you know what you've missed out on? You'll never get another opportunity like this in your entire life!" Jiang Man turned a deaf ear. Naturally, he knew exactly what he was doing. A Visualization Method was utterly useless to him. The Qi-Linking Method was what mattered most. With the opportunity right in front of him, there was no reason not to take it. Either he wronged himself, or he wronged Li Yuan and the other. Between the two choices, there was no need to hesitate at all. After spending quite a bit of time, Jiang Man finally arrived at the woods where the Qi-Linking Method was located. By now, Li Yuan had fallen silent—it was already too late. Yan Huimin still hurled a few curses. She felt her future had been completely ruined. What could he possibly have against competing for a Visualization Method? Along the way, Jiang Man had kept thinking Li Yuan would make an offer. He hadn't expected the man not to mention giving spirit sources at all. "Puppets will appear here. Only by defeating the puppets can you obtain the Qi-Linking Method. You won't be able to do it alone—you've been played for a fool," Li Yuan said coldly. Yet when they walked inside, they found that many puppets had already fallen. A team inside was currently fighting in the fray. Seeing Jiang Man and the others arrive, the woman leading the team said immediately, "We'll be done in a moment. You can enter the formation directly to retrieve the Qi-Linking Method. "Young Master Fang never breaks his word." "Fang Yuanyuan, I'll settle scores with all of you sooner or later!" Li Yuan gritted his teeth. In the end, Jiang Man stood before an array formation and saw the book inside. "Go on in," Fang Yuanyuan said, looking at Jiang Man with a smile. Though she wore a smile, the implication was unmistakable: he had to go in and take it whether he wanted to or not. Soon, Jiang Man claimed the mortal-rank medium-grade Qi-Linking Method. Only then did Fang Yuanyuan lead her team away. Jiang Man felt that the process of obtaining the Qi-Linking Method today had been somewhat absurd and comical. Li Yuan, on the other hand, glared at Jiang Man, gritting his teeth as if wanting to devour him alive. Especially when he remembered that they would have to compete again every three months, his heart was filled with resentment. Because the teams were fixed. Yet a short-sighted rat had been added to his team. This team was going to be impossible to lead.