Steam Era: The Lord of 'Puluo' Chapter 1178 582: Husband, Does It Look Good? (This Chapter Is Nuclear)

"Did you mint this coin yourself?" Li Banfeng picked up an Ocean Dollar and examined it closely. From the design to the pattern, there was no difference with the Ocean Dollars he was familiar with.

The Peddler collected the Ocean Dollar into the cabinet: "Since the day Puluo State existed, all the Ocean Dollars have been minted by me. I push my cart everywhere, not just for business, but also to know how much Ocean Dollars are needed across Puluo State."

Li Banfeng was even more puzzled: "Since you mint the money yourself, why does Snowflake Beach dare to use your name, claiming they can mint money?"

The Peddler laughed: "Ever since Puluo State existed, there have been thousands of people using my name to do things, if not ten thousand. These people have various titles, Huo Lang Gang, Hundred Merchants Sect, Gold and Silver Association, Grocery Store... there have been hundreds of gangs that I've taken down,

Their purposes vary, as do their methods: some seek fame, some chase profit, some pretend well, while others do so poorly,

Snowflake Beach acts decently. I personally explained to others that Snowflake Beach has nothing to do with me, yet some people still don't believe me. They say this is Snowflake Beach's rule, they say I can't mention Snowflake Beach outside of the Puluo borders,

Initially, ordinary people took Snowflake Beach as my business, then later, quite a few friends believed in the nonsense from Snowflake Beach too, and later, even many enemies would test Snowflake Beach before coming for me,

You say enemies aren't coming for me anymore, what does that say?"

Li Banfeng thought for a moment, then said: "I think it's a good thing."

The Peddler nodded repeatedly: "I think so too!"

The situation was indeed like this. In this rumor incident, Snowflake Beach indeed took the fall for the Peddler.

The Peddler grabbed a handful of Silver Yuan and sighed: "In both Inner and Outside Provinces, there are many people eyeing the Ocean Dollars. Ocean Dollars and Entry Medicine are both the lifeblood of Puluo State,

These people should have targeted me, but they aimed at Snowflake Beach instead. I admit that Snowflake Beach indeed shielded me from the attack, yet I still cannot tolerate them, because of certain unbearable things this group of bastards has done,

I have exterminated Snowflake Beach six times, yet after some time, someone always revives it. The reputation of Snowflake Beach is truly strong, I've killed all Snowflake Beach's people, yet they insist I'm eliminating impostors. This label simply cannot be shattered,

Twenty years ago, the current head of Snowflake Beach, Mr. Kong Fang, approached me. He proposed a twenty-year wager, saying that within twenty years, if I can completely extinguish Snowflake Beach, he would admit defeat and give his life to me,

If I cannot destroy Snowflake Beach within twenty years, I would concede, and he would dissolve Snowflake Beach himself, clarifying to the world that I indeed have nothing to do with Snowflake Beach."

Li Banfeng nodded and said: "That's a good bet, you win either way!"

"It's not that simple," the Peddler said with a bitter smile, "if I lose, I must establish Mr. Kong Fang's Taoist Sect."

"What Taoist Sect?"

"Deceive cultivator."

Li Banfeng paused: "Didn't you say there's no such Taoist Sect?"

The Peddler sighed: "If I agree with him, then the Taoist Sect will exist."

"Is Mr. Kong Fang a fraud?" Li Banfeng pondered briefly and said, "I've seen him, he's truly skilled, and can suppress Zhang Gunli."

"Who said a fraud must be skillless? Mr. Kong Fang is fundamentally a Grandmaster of a sect, but he desires to independently create a Taoist Sect as a Grandmaster. So, he focused on the elusive Deceive cultivator. I once told you the three key principles of Deceive cultivator, right?"

Li Banfeng nodded: "I remember. First, as long as you don't take action, cultivation level is real. Second, as long as action is taken without being seen, cultivation level is also real. Third, even if seen, if others can't understand, the cultivation level remains real."

The Peddler nodded: "Snowflake Beach never mints money in front of outsiders, even Snowflake Beach members don't know how Ocean Dollars are minted. Without action, the cultivation level is real, speaking of deception, Mr. Kong Fang is quite adept."

Li Banfeng said: "Is Mr. Kong Fang a Business Cultivator?"

The Peddler shook his head: "You've seen him spar with Zhang Gunli, can't you tell his Taoist Sect?"

Li Banfeng was recalling the details from that day when the Peddler prompted: "I signed a Contract Book with him, so I can't directly expose his background, I cannot tell you his true identity directly,

Just remember, he is one of the most significant figures in Puluo State. With your current prowess, it's best not to engage with him."

One of the most significant?

"Could he be at your level?" Li Banfeng drove away Mr. Kong Fang with a rattle, indicating there's still quite a gap between them.

The Peddler thought for a moment and said: "I think I'm slightly stronger than him. If we solely talk about prowess, he might be similar to someone with the surname Sun."

Is the Peddler referring to Sun Tiecheng?

He mentioned Sun Tiecheng in front of me, it seems he knows of my dealings with Foolish Cultivation.

Li Banfeng tentatively asked: "Is Mr. Kong Fang's cultivation level Above the Cloud?"

The Peddler shook his head: "Mr. Kong Fang is not Above the Cloud, neither is the friend with the surname Sun, nor are several other old friends. You will also face this in the future, how you proceed will depend on your choices."

What does that mean?

Is there really a choice?

A man approached the two, appearing to be over fifty years old, dressed as a New Land Hunter.

He opened his garment and pointed at his belly, which bore a wound over half a foot long. The wound was somewhat festering, with redness interspersed with pus.