The bearded man said earnestly, "Why bother getting to know him? Moreover, we still have to travel. If our journey is delayed because of him, wouldn't that be a loss outweighing the gain?"
Bai Xiaoqing felt a bit helpless. He didn't think Lu Fan was a bad person, but what the bearded man said was also true. When traveling, one must follow the rules and not trust others easily, otherwise, they would be the ones to suffer.
Seeing Bai Xiaoqing's wariness, Lu Fan didn't say much more. However, the old beggar had made him quite displeased.
After finishing his meal, Lu Fan went out onto the street and indeed saw the old beggar standing there, gnawing on a roasted chicken with an expression of enjoyment.
"You old fellow, aren't you going too far?"
Lu Fan said coldly, "I kindly gave you a few steamed buns, and you wanted to eat my roasted chicken, and even reported me for dine-and-dash. This is simply repaying kindness with enmity!"
"Young man, that's how the world is. There are plenty of people who repay kindness with enmity!"
The old beggar smiled and said, "After all, life is unpredictable, and the big intestine wraps the small intestine!"
Lu Fan ignored him and was about to turn away when the old beggar spoke again.
"Young man, I see you have excellent potential. You will surely become a talented individual in the future!"
Lu Fan's body trembled, and he looked sharply at the old beggar. This sentence was too familiar. He remembered that on Earth, that old man had also said the same thing to him.
"Who exactly are you!" Lu Fan asked again.
"I am who I am, a different kind of fireworks!"
The old beggar walked slowly forward with peculiar steps.
Lu Fan suddenly caught up, "Master, is that you?"
"Oh dear, this old man can't handle that!"
The old beggar quickly said, "I can't afford to support someone like you who dines and dashes! Even if you called me Grandpa, I wouldn't take you in!"
Lu Fan was instantly disappointed and then turned to leave.
"However, speaking of which, you and I have a good connection. Today, I will give you an opportunity!"
The old beggar smiled faintly, appearing quite mysterious.
Lu Fan glanced at him but didn't take it seriously. "Give me an opportunity? If you had the ability, why would you be living like this!"
"You don't understand this! Great masters must mingle in the mortal world to comprehend the Heavenly Dao!"
The old beggar said righteously, "If it weren't for your excellent potential, this old man wouldn't have said so much to you!"
"Then tell me, what opportunity are you going to give me?"
Lu Fan's expression was indifferent as he looked at the old man.
"Take you as a disciple! Pass on my legacy!"
The old beggar said solemnly, "However, it will cost ten taels of silver. What do you say?"
Lu Fan's eyes were strange, and he felt like kicking the old beggar. This old beggar was trying to trick him, and he wouldn't fall for it.
"If you are willing, bring ten taels of silver and find me at Shili Slope!"
After the old beggar finished speaking, he stepped forward. Lu Fan didn't pay attention, but when he saw the old beggar's departing figure, he was slightly surprised.
In just a few moments, the old beggar appeared a hundred meters away. By the time Lu Fan called out, the old beggar had already left.
"How is that possible! Could he really be an unparalleled master?"
Lu Fan was somewhat moved. The old beggar's footsteps just now were extremely peculiar, and he could even perform the "Shrink Ground into Inch" technique. If he could learn such an ultimate divine ability, he would have an additional survival skill in the Spirit Realm in the future. Su Dan Novel Network
"Xiao Fan, that old beggar is definitely a master!"
Lin Ke suddenly said, "Don't miss this opportunity. If you can inherit his legacy, you will likely have a great opportunity in the future!"
"That's exactly what I intend, but I don't have any silver on me."
Lu Fan shook his head. "It's not that easy to become his disciple."
"It's just ten taels of silver, not much."
Lin Ke said repeatedly, "That woman just now definitely had some money."
"That's absolutely impossible!"
Lu Fan shook his head. "How could I commit theft!"
"I didn't tell you to steal!"
Lin Ke quickly shook her head. "You already owe him a favor, and you'll definitely repay it double. Then, borrow ten taels of silver from him. Once your cultivation greatly increases, you can repay him."
Lu Fan pondered for a moment and then nodded slightly. Lin Ke was right; ten taels of silver were not worth compromising for.
Not long after, Lu Fan arrived at the tavern and saw Bai Xiaoqing still sitting there, drinking wine. He then stepped forward and smiled, "Miss, thank you for your help just now. I don't know how to express my gratitude, but I have another request, I wonder..."
"Are you looking to borrow money?"
The bearded man smiled and said, "And then a lot of thanks and promises to repay it in the future?"
Lu Fan froze. He hadn't expected the bearded man to recite his words perfectly.
"Young lady, wasn't I right just now?"
The bearded man whispered, "I think he's a swindler. Don't pay any attention to him!"
Bai Xiaoqing was stunned. Bai Xiaoqing was a bit at a loss and looked at Lu Fan, "Are you really here to borrow money from me?"
"He's right!"
Lu Fan chuckled awkwardly. "I am indeed short of ten taels of silver. If you could lend me ten taels, I will repay you tenfold in the future. I will never go back on my word!"
"I think it's better not to!"
The bearded man said coldly, "You kid are addicted to lying? Let me tell you, my young lady is not someone anyone can deceive. You'd better disappear now, or we won't be merciful!"
As the bearded man spoke, the surrounding guards also stepped forward.
Many people in the tavern were watching. They could tell that Bai Xiaoqing was not from Qingshui Town. With so many guards, she was likely the daughter of a prominent family.
Bai Xiaoqing stood by, unsure how to decide. She wasn't short of money, but since the bearded man had said that, if Lu Fan were truly a swindler, she would be heartbroken.
"It was my mistake!"
Lu Fan smiled awkwardly. "But no matter what, this young lady paid for my meal just now, and I will definitely thank her in the future!"
Lu Fan then turned to leave. It was difficult for him to trouble others with this matter.
"Wait!"
Bai Xiaoqing called out. "I can give you ten taels of silver! But you must keep your promise. I am from the Bai family in Baishui City. Once you have the money, you must go and return it!"
"Thank you!"
Lu Fan quickly cupped his fists. "I will not disappoint your kindness!"
After receiving the ten taels of silver, Lu Fan hurried away. After all, such an opportunity was rare and could not be missed. If the old beggar left, he would have missed his chance.
"Miss, how can you be so naive!"
The bearded man shook his head. "You should know that people's hearts are treacherous. No matter how good you are to them, you will only be deceived!"
"I don't think he will lie to me!"
Bai Xiaoqing said, "At least my intuition tells me he won't deceive me!"
"People's hearts are treacherous. This time, when Miss comes out for training, she should see some things clearly!"
The bearded man smiled faintly.