Oh no! I, the weakling, have become the villain!

Either you need to find a reliable backer, or you need to find teammates for certain tasks and get reliable help.

Besides that, the man said a lot more.

Although Xu Yao wasn't interested in this, he couldn't resist the man's enthusiasm towards him.

Without really understanding what was going on, she followed this man and decided to join some kind of flying knife gang.

After a few exchanges, Xu Yao followed the man into a room that looked rather dilapidated.

After entering, the man closed the door to the room.

The moment the door closed, a malicious smile appeared on his lips.

Xu Yao didn't see his expression; he was just looking around at his surroundings.

"My goodness, this place is so dilapidated! Your Knife Throwing Society is far too poor!"

The man smiled and said, "Yes, we are indeed a bit poor. But things will definitely get better in the future, after all, with fresh blood like you joining us."

As the man finished speaking, two more men emerged from the shadows.

The two men smiled and sized up Xu Yao a few times.

Then, their gaze fell on the man.

"Yae, you've brought new disciples again. I must say, you're incredibly efficient."

Upon hearing this, the man named Yae also laughed.

"Of course, you can rest assured about what I do."

The conversation between the three people made Xu Yao frown slightly.

Something felt off, and the two guys who suddenly appeared didn't look very friendly either.

At that moment, Yae quickly walked up to Xu Yao.

The smile on his face vanished without a trace, replaced by a strong sense of threat.

He smiled at Xu Yao and beckoned to him with his finger.

Seeing this, Xu Yao frowned.

"Is it that girls change a lot as they grow up, or that their expressions change faster than turning the pages of a book? I'm starting to have no idea what's wrong with you."

Yae laughed: "Acting, of course, has to be realistic. Smiling is tiring. Do you really think I have to put on a smiling face every day?"

"acting?"

“That’s right, acting.” Yae rubbed his fingers together with Xu Yao, making a gesture for Xu Yao to take the money.

Upon seeing this gesture, Xu Yao's eyes immediately flashed with anger.

"What does it mean?"

"What do you mean? Give me the money, give me the money now!"

Why should I take the money?

"Nonsense, of course you have to pay us protection money." Yae grinned maliciously. "Since you've chosen to join our Flying Knife Society, you should at least show some determination to join us, right?"

"Hand over everything of value you have honestly, or don't blame us for being impolite. But by the way, we're actually quite easy to talk to."

"If you ever have any trouble in the future, just come to us. However, we'll help you based on the price you're willing to pay. If the price is too low, we won't do anything."

Upon hearing this, Xu Yao couldn't help but chuckle.

"Oh, I see. You're leading people into a fire pit."

"Putting everything else aside, you've lured people in just to profit from these new disciples?"

Upon hearing this, Yae glanced at Xu Yao impatiently.

"That's right. What, do you have a problem with that? It's good to voice your opinion, after all, I'll give you a good talking to. What do you think?"

Xu Yao let out another cold laugh, "Looks like you're quite arrogant too."

"However, what if I not only refuse you today, but also try to force you to leave?"

Upon hearing this, the group of people all laughed maliciously.

"What do you take this place for? Someone you can come and go as you please?"

"Are you kidding me? This isn't a vegetable market!"

Xu Yao replied, "But in my eyes, there's no difference."

"No, no, no, of course there are."

The man named Yae immediately drew his sword from his waist, pointing it at Xu Yao's brow with a threatening air.

Upon seeing this scene, Xu Yao couldn't help but raise his eyebrows slightly.

"It seems you are quite ill."

"We're seriously ill? Ha, that's a huge joke. I think you're the one who's mentally ill."

"Since you refuse to comply, I'll have to resort to force. This is like choosing the path to hell when there's no way out."

After saying that, a powerful spiritual energy erupted from Yae's body. He roared and swung his sword to attack Xu Yao fiercely.

Judging from this guy's posture, he clearly intended to beat Xu Yao up and then rob him of all the good stuff.

However, how could Xu Yao tolerate such behavior?

Xu Yao immediately went up to Yae.

After Xu Yao's fist slammed into Yae's sword, Yae was forced to retreat repeatedly due to the terrifying power carried by Xu Yao's fist.

He frowned, staring intently at Xu Yao in front of him.

"You little rascal, I really didn't know you had any skills."

"It's alright," Xu Yao replied.

"At least, I'm much better than you."

"Is that so? Then I'll have to see for myself what kind of strength you, a mere piece of trash, possess. You're just a new disciple who's only just started learning, so don't be so arrogant in front of us. Who do you think you are!"

Yae, who was shouting these things at Xu Yao, immediately charged at Xu Yao once again.

The man kept swinging his sword at Xu Yao, but Xu Yao didn't rush to retaliate against the eightfold attack. Instead, he quickly dodged the man's attacks.

Upon seeing Xu Yao's actions, a sinister smile appeared on the man's face.

"Good lad, you're quite skilled, actually managing to do this much."

"However, do you know what constantly dodging means? It means you're just a little faster, you're no match for me. It won't be long before I beat you to a pulp."

"Oh, that's a fact that can't be changed."

"Do you always lose to the best?"

Just as Yae finished speaking, Xu Yao's figure swayed.

As he dodged, he seemed to trip over something and was about to fall to the ground.

Upon seeing this scene, a fierce glint immediately appeared in Yae's eyes.

This couldn't be better; it's a perfect opportunity to take Xu Yao down.

"Idiot, take a good look at yourself."

"Look at your condition, isn't it just as I described? I was right, wasn't I?"