Worldwide Class Change: An Invincible Swordsman

Chapter 549: Chapter 548, World of Bartering_1

Several hundred Sword Auras burst forth. White light surged towards the dozens of people at the bow of the ship, and with a flash of sword light...

The expressions of the people at the harbor changed drastically.

Sword Qi of the Wan Jian Gui Clan?

"Who are you, sir? We have no connection with the Sword Sect. Why have you attacked us?"

Jiang Chen had yet to speak.

Li Xiaolu said angrily, "Black Tiger Gang scoundrels, courting death!"

Jiang Chen’s Sword Qi swept in all directions. His underlings couldn’t withstand the Sword Qi Attack; a chill pierced their hearts. Of course, two experts were also desperately blocking.

CLANG! CLANG! CLANG!

There are experts here! Jiang Chen was startled. At least Sixth-stage Experts. It seems there are quite a few experts on the Tundra Continent. Better skedaddle...

The moment Jiang Chen touched the ground, he used Lingbo Weibu and instantly disappeared...

Li Xiaolu: ?????

The two from the Black Tiger Gang: ?????

Who is this guy? How could he be so fast? Only a shadow was seen before he vanished?

At that moment, Li Xiaolu was left utterly bewildered.

When Jiang Chen reached the Tundra Continent, he hunched his shoulders. It’s too damn cold!

He could only use True Qi to defend against it. The consumption of True Qi was significant. Fortunately, Jiang Chen possessed the Heavenly Path’s Body, capable of absorbing surrounding True Qi at any time to replenish what he had consumed. The only regret was that he couldn’t improve his strength just by absorbing True Qi.

On the Tundra Continent, snow fluttered everywhere. The view ahead was a vast expanse of white. Jiang Chen didn’t know where he was walking; it felt as if he had snow blindness. The piercing cold wind made him hunch his body even more.

This won’t do. If I keep traveling like this, I’ll eventually get lost. I must turn back; otherwise, I’ll freeze to death sooner or later.

Jiang Chen quickly turned back.

"All the people from the Black Tiger Gang are dead."

"They were bold indeed, daring to offend someone from the Qianren Association; death was too good for them."

"Finally, someone has taken care of the Black Tiger Gang. But now we have a problem; we can’t go back."

"There’s always a way."

"I heard that people from the Sword Sect have come too."

"That person is amazing! The Sword Qi of the Wan Jian Gui Clan killed more than a dozen members of the Black Tiger Gang. But it seems like that person isn’t actually from the Sword Sect."

"Not from the Sword Sect, yet they have the Sword Sect’s unique skills?"

Jiang Chen sat inside a small shop, listening to the people around him talk. People from the Qianren Association had arrived, and so had those from the Sword Sect. It looks like things might get troublesome.

Jiang Chen settled the bill and asked the shopkeeper, "Shopkeeper, are there maps for the Tundra Continent?"

"Of course. If you walk forward from here for about eighty meters, there’s a shop selling maps. Without a map on the Tundra Continent, it’s easy to get lost."

"Moreover, staying overnight on the Tundra Continent is even more dangerous. Many people freeze to death."

"Thank you."

After settling the bill, Jiang Chen turned and left, heading in the direction the shopkeeper had indicated. He saw a general store along the way and bought a map. Then he turned and left...

The map indicated many small towns. Each served as a stronghold where one could stay overnight and exchange goods. The next stronghold was fifty kilometers away, named Cangtou Town, a Qianren Association stronghold. Jiang Chen headed towards the Qianren Association stronghold...

「Cangtou Town.」

The small town spread over dozens of acres. The Tundra Continent was entirely covered in swirling snow; even the towns were blanketed by ice and snow. Ice walls, ten meters high and five meters wide, surrounded it, and most Wanderers came here to rest. Within the settlement, they were safe from the beasts outside, and there were many bonfires. People sat together in groups of two or three... Like on the Continent of All-Gods, everyone formed teams; the only difference was there were no experience points.

Clothed in black, Jiang Chen entered the town. The people around just glanced at him.

A Wanderer approached and asked, "Brother, do you need a bonfire?"

"What bonfire?"

"You must be new here. Everyone sits around bonfires to ward off the cold. With a bonfire, you won’t be afraid of the cold. Temperature is very important on the Tundra Continent."

A bonfire costs money too? Jiang Chen thought.

"How much?"

"Money doesn’t work on the Tundra Continent. Do you have meat?"

"Barter?"

"Of course, it’s like this here. Meat is the most valuable; it contains a lot of energy!"

"How much?"

"A pound of meat for ten pieces of firewood, and we’ll light it for you free of charge."

Jiang Chen smiled, indicating he didn’t need it. Wouldn’t it be better to stay in an inn?

Jiang Chen continued walking forward. Since this was a stronghold, there must naturally be an inn.

The next second...

A Waiter urgently said, "Get out, get out! You don’t even have meat and you want to stay in an inn?"

Money is useless? Can you only barter with meat? What kind of world is this!

On the Tundra Continent, people hunted Abnormal Beasts, which were filled with energy. Wanderers, however, relied on food to obtain True Qi and physical strength. Most of the Wanderers training on the Tundra Continent were filled with killing intent. Once there was prey, it was do-or-die.

What should I do? Jiang Chen felt helpless. Should I just find a random place to cultivate? It’s just a bit cold! An inn would be different; not only would there be a bonfire, but also a big bed! And it would be safer. But the price... it starts at three pounds of Abnormal Beast meat.

The people around watched Jiang Chen being kicked out.

"Must be someone new."

"It’s normal for a newcomer to be unaware of the rules here. On the Bingxue Continent, money isn’t important; what matters is whether you can hunt meat."

"He hasn’t adapted to life here yet!"

"He’ll get used to it eventually, but in this frigid place, he’ll likely freeze tonight."

"I bet he’ll be an icicle by tomorrow."

Just when Jiang Chen felt at a loss...

"Young man, come over here. There are four of us, but we can make some room."

Jiang Chen looked over and saw a middle-aged man sitting with another man and two women. They appeared to be a group.

Jiang Chen walked over, smiling, "Thank you."

The middle-aged man said, "No need. It’s normal for you to be unfamiliar with the rules on your first arrival. Here, the meat of Abnormal Beasts is very important. It’s not only for cultivation but also provides a full meal, so everything is bartered here."

The middle-aged man squeezed to the left, signaling Jiang Chen to sit down.

Jiang Chen nodded and sat by the bonfire. A wave of warmth washed over him... indescribably comfortable. There was a rack beside the bonfire, with roasted meat on it.

The middle-aged man cut some with a small knife and handed it to Jiang Chen. "My name is Jiang Long. This is my spouse, Jiang Yan. And these two are my brother, Jiang Hu, and Jiang Lan."

Jiang Chen nodded, "Nice to meet you all."

The others nodded back in response. That’s how Wanderers greeted each other—not much talk was needed, especially on the Bingxue Continent, where conserving energy was critical.

Jiang Chen asked, "Do you come back here every day?"

Jiang Long nodded. "Yes, we hunt Abnormal Beasts every day. No matter where we are, we always return to the nearest stronghold. It’s very unsafe in the wilderness. Without a bonfire, you need True Qi to resist the cold winds."

"Over-consuming True Qi can be life-threatening if danger arises, so most people choose to return to the strongholds."

Jiang Long said, "Try this meat and see how it tastes."

Jiang Chen took a bite and immediately activated his mental method.