The turbulent gust swept over the bald giant’s gleaming, egg-smooth scalp.
An icy chill made him shiver involuntarily. Cold sweat trickled down his temples as he stared silently at the iron fist frozen before his eyes. He swallowed hard.
If that fist landed, he’d be crippled even if he survived…
“Ah…”
The girl’s beautiful eyes widened at the handsome youth who’d suddenly appeared. Her gaze settled on his hand gripping her fist.
Her attack had been stopped? And so effortlessly?
“Th-thank you, sir, for saving my life… I’m deeply grateful…”
Snapping out of it, the giant hurriedly thanked the youth who’d rescued him. Without this stranger, he’d have been flattened by the girl…
“Three silver coins.”
Mu Yi scratched his cheek, then slowly turned to the bald giant behind him. A mischievous grin spread across his handsome face.
“Huh? Well… I don’t have that much right now… Could you…”
The giant froze, then realized the youth’s meaning. This guy had stopped the girl and saved his life—he was demanding payment.
“Five silver coins.”
Ignoring the giant’s plea, Mu Yi raised his free hand, flashing five fingers. His grip on the girl’s fist loosened slightly, as if she might break free.
“Hold on! Wait!! I need to pool money with everyone!! Sir, you—”
“One gold coin.”
“Holy crap! One gold coin! Fine, one gold coin! Deal, deal! Don’t raise it anymore!”
The bald giant grabbed Mu Yi’s fingers, face pale. “You’re my savior, but this isn’t fair! Who doubles prices like this? Damn! That’s one gold coin! My heart’s bleeding! How can you be so heartless? Who’s the real robber here?!”
“You should’ve agreed earlier,” Mu Yi said. “This could’ve been settled for three silver coins.”
“Could it be, Uncle, you think I’m poor and want to give more? Oh my, you’re such a kind man.” He grinned, his white teeth gleaming in the sun, blinding the giant.
“…”
The giant’s eye twitched as he stared at the seemingly harmless youth. Handsome and well-mannered, yet utterly shameless.
“Who are you?” Olienna demanded, her fist still trapped in Mu Yi’s grip. She stared solemnly at him. He didn’t look muscular; his wrist was slender. Yet she couldn’t break free—his hand clamped like an iron cuff. “You’re not their partner. Why help these villains?”
“I’m a traveler heading to the Imperial Capital, just like you,” Mu Yi replied. “Interested in making friends?” He glanced at the silver bracer on her forearm. It looked ordinary, just a basic enchanted piece. In his old game world, he’d ignore weapons like this. He’d expected something impressive, not this disappointment.
“Since we’re both passengers, shouldn’t you join me against these scoundrels?”
A flicker of surprise crossed Olienna’s eyes. She hadn’t sensed his presence at all. How could he hide his aura so completely?
“You misunderstand,” Mu Yi said calmly, pointing to the bald giant. “They’re not utterly evil robbers. Observe carefully—he has no malice.”
“Are you crazy? Didn’t you see how they treated everyone? And he was about to—”
Whoosh~~
A mysterious wind lifted Olienna’s robe, revealing snow-white, slender legs. Beneath it, a jet-black, gold-trimmed JK mini-skirt fluttered. Her thighs, smooth and plump, peeked out. The dark skin between skirt and stockings glowed faintly.
“Woo-hoo~”
Mu Yi raised an eyebrow, watching the fluttering skirt. His fiery gaze swept over her rounded thighs. Tsk tsk, no wonder she’s a fist master—those legs looked like two plump, snow-white buns.
“Don’t look!”
Olienna’s face flushed crimson. Seeing him stare unabashedly, shame and anger surged. She kicked her left leg fiercely at his head. Wouldn’t anyone look away? Why was he shamelessly enjoying it?!
“It’s an act of God.”
Mu Yi caught her swinging leg, gripping her bouncy, firm calf. Instinctively, he squeezed twice. The soft, smooth sensation shot to his brain.
“Oh my, this plump, fleshy feel is amazing.” He smiled appreciatively. Tender yet firm from training—if he rated it, this leg scored at least 7 out of 10.
“Y-you! Let go, you bastard!!”
Olienna’s ears burned red. With Mu Yi holding her calf, her skirt lifted, exposing everything. She pressed it down with her free hand, frozen in embarrassment. Her face, flushed crimson, seemed ready to drip blood.
“Oh, sorry, I forgot you’re wearing a mini-skirt.”
Mu Yi chuckled awkwardly, bowing to apologize. But as he bent, a cute pink-and-white striped triangle filled his vision.
“Ah…”
“Ah…”
Two stunned gasps echoed simultaneously.
A freezing aura surged. Sensing trouble, Mu Yi released her calf and fist, exploding backward dozens of steps.
“Hmm… I seem to have made things worse…”
He kept dozens of meters away, silently watching the girl, head bowed in the distance.
I really messed up this time…
