C21 He Gave Me a Black Card with No Limit

The Grand Elder could sense the threat emanating from Xiao Han—a threat that resonated from the depths of his soul. Particularly unsettling was the nature of Xiao Han's attacks. They appeared deceptively light and feathery, seemingly without force. Yet with each strike, the Grand Elder could acutely feel as though it was on the verge of piercing through his very being. Each offensive move left him feeling as though he had narrowly escaped death.

As the battle waged on, the Grand Elder's fear and anxiety grew exponentially. He found himself retreating step by step, his defenses crumbling.

"Old man, if you lay down your weapon now, I might just spare your life," Xiao Han's voice rang out, a clear warning in his tone.

Upon hearing this, the Grand Elder showed no signs of yielding. The thought that he could be overpowered by someone who seemed so diminished was inconceivable to him. His expression turned to one of icy resolve as he retorted, "You wretched fool, with your level of strength, defeating me is out of the question. I'll see to it that you die without a place to lay your remains."

The Grand Elder's voice dropped, his attacks growing more vicious. But no matter the ferocity, they were futile against Xiao Han's impenetrable offense. The onlookers, particularly those from the Yu family, were astounded. They had never anticipated that the Grand Elder would fail to gain the upper hand against Xiao Han. Instead, he was being relentlessly overpowered.

The situation was clear: if the battle continued on this trajectory, the Grand Elder was destined to be defeated by that detestable Xiao Han—a prospect no one was prepared to accept. Yet, regardless of their reluctance to face it, the reality was undeniable: Xiao Han's prowess was overwhelming.

In a moment of desperation, Xiao Han's spear sliced through the air, aiming directly for the Grand Elder's throat. "Advance even an inch further, and my spear will pass straight through your neck," Xiao Han declared, his voice resolute.

Frozen in place, the Grand Elder had to confront the truth—if Xiao Han made good on his threat, he would have met his demise long ago. The outcome was clear: the Grand Elder had been thoroughly defeated, a fact that left the entire assembly in a state of shock. They struggled to grasp how the tide of battle had turned so drastically and unpredictably.

It was hard for them to believe that Xiao Han, who appeared to be at a disadvantage, had managed to defeat the Grand Elder.

They found it difficult to accept, and were unwilling to do so, yet the reality was undeniable.

Their reluctance to accept the situation did nothing to alter the facts.

"Grand Elder, what's our next move?" asked one of his subordinates, confusion written across his face.

He was at a loss for what to do.

Upon hearing his question, the Grand Elder's face twisted with rage.

"What else can we do? Do you suggest we gang up and kill the fellow?"

The Grand Elder was clearly frustrated.

But there was nothing he could do except turn and walk away.

The other members of the Yu family followed the Grand Elder's lead and left as well.

Xiao Yunlong, observing from the sidelines, registered the scene with a look of astonishment.

His understanding of Xiao Han's abilities was limited.

Yet, as he came to grips with the extent of Xiao Han's strength, a sense of unease washed over him.

He hadn't anticipated Xiao Han's power to be so formidable, particularly the spear technique he had just displayed.

Xiao Yunlong knew that he himself would struggle to counter it.

"Kid, I didn't expect you to be concealing your true power from me and causing me such worry," Xiao Yunlong said, his voice tinged with concern. With that, he gave Xiao Han a hearty slap on the back.

Xiao Han staggered, nearly toppling over.

"You're not trying to assassinate your own son, are you?" Xiao Han teased.

In response, Xiao Yunlong slowly produced a Black Card.

"Given your strength, your cultivation will surely burn through a lot of resources. You'll need this," he said, handing over the card.

Xiao Han, half in jest, questioned, "What's the use of this card? Does it let me spend recklessly?"

After hearing his son's quip, Xiao Yunlong explained patiently, "This Black Card has no spending limit. You can use it freely."

Xiao Han was momentarily taken aback, not expecting such a grand gesture from Xiao Yunlong.

It was clear that Xiao Yunlong was trying to compensate for his shortcomings in supporting Xiao Han's journey. Xiao Yunlong was well aware that he hadn't been able to offer much help to Xiao Han as he forged his own path.

Everything he had was earned through his own efforts, and now the only thing he could do was to offer some compensation through money.

Xiao Han didn't hesitate to accept the gesture.

He took the Black Card that Xiao Yunlong had sent him without a second thought.

"My cultivation methods differ from others; I need to spend a lot of money. This Black Card is a huge help."

After Xiao Han's words fell, he pocketed the Black Card.

"Dad, if there's nothing else, I'll be on my way. I have other pressing matters to attend to."

Xiao Han stowed the Black Card and turned to leave.

Xiao Yunlong's face, however, betrayed a flicker of displeasure as he frowned and spoke up.

"What do you mean by that? Isn't spending time with your father important?"

It was clear that Xiao Yunlong was somewhat upset.

But Xiao Han had more pressing concerns.

His cultivation required a substantial supply of panaceas.

If he wanted to boost his strength faster, he needed to secure more medicinal herbs.

Armed with the Black Card, he could shop unrestrainedly and enhance his power swiftly.

He couldn't afford to waste time with Xiao Yunlong.

"Improving my strength is crucial, and the timing of this Black Card couldn't be better."

"With it, I can maximize my power in the shortest time. Soon, you'll see a much stronger me."

With those final words, Xiao Han gave a casual wave to Xiao Yunlong and departed.

Xiao Yunlong's face showed a resigned expression as he muttered to himself.

"This ungrateful kid, he recognizes money as his father."

"His strength is indeed peculiar; I can't fathom it at all."

With a helpless look, Xiao Yunlong turned and left as well.

He breathed a sigh of relief; today's issue was finally resolved.

If the Yu family decided to cause them serious trouble...

He wasn't sure how he would handle it.

After parting from his father, Xiao Han made a beeline for the medicinal herb market.

It was there that he could find the herbs he so desperately sought.

Approaching the market, the heady scent of herbs was utterly enchanting.

"Today, I'm going to make the most of it and buy all the herbs I need in one go."

After Xiao Han finished speaking, he immediately began searching for the necessary herbs in the medicinal market.