Chapter 001: The Whip of the Cutter

If you have the guts, come and cut off my grandfather's bird, stop waving that knife around to scare people

The official stood up, looking at the puddle beneath the middle-aged vendor with great disappointment. He carelessly tossed the bone-slicing knife onto the ground and shouted to the sky, "What a bore!"

The middle-aged vendor dressed as a hunter turned pale with fear and was about to flee with his head in his hands. However, unexpectedly, after just a few steps, he was tackled from behind by two henchmen, one grabbing his head and the other his feet, causing him to fall to the ground in the street, which incited a commotion among the onlookers.

The official, with a beaming smile, squatted down and tapped the object twice with a bone-slicing knife. He then stood the knife upright, causing a stir among the onlookers: "Then I shall cut it back to keep it as a specimen!"

Let's see how far you can run

The two idle bystanders exchanged glances, clearly neither had brought a knife with them. It was evident that neither of them intended to engage in the act of publicly whipping someone today, especially not for the amusement of a high-ranking official.

Wang Tianxing listened to these words, his mind already filled with images from the action films he had watched. As he walked, he nodded slightly, unaware that something had struck him hard on the top of his head.

What a beautiful beauty

Suddenly, a powerful shout came from the street: "You! How dare you impersonate a tiger whip with such inferior goods? Get ready to face me; today, I will cut off a human whip!"

In the crowd, someone shouted loudly, causing everyone to frantically scatter in all directions, fearing even the slightest association. In the chaos, people pushed and shoved each other, creating a complete mess.

Wang Tianxing, not knowing what he was thinking, wore a hint of an evil smile: "Is she really called the Chrysanthemum Fairy? That name is quite interesting."

The owner of the silk shop personally took charge today, and with his assistants, he unfurled a piece of silk and began shouting at the top of his lungs

In the warm spring of March, the grass grows lush and the orioles fly.

Another idle companion, seeing his peers benefiting, accompanied Wang Tianxing and the others while reluctantly elaborating on the top courtesans of the Baihua Tower: "My esteemed sir, you may not be aware, but the Baihua Tower has twelve top courtesans, all named after flower fairies. Each one is skilled in singing, playing instruments, and various arts. Among them, the most famous are undoubtedly the Peach Blossom Fairy and the Chrysanthemum Fairy"

The official initially believed that this statement would elicit enthusiastic applause from the surrounding crowd, at least a few cheers or voices condemning the middle-aged vendor. To his surprise, it was met with a profound silence. Looking around, he noticed that many people were casting glances at him with a look of suppressed anger, while others were regarding the fraudulent middle-aged vendor with expressions that conveyed, "You have picked the wrong person to mess with today"

Which blind fool is throwing things around? Do you know that throwing objects from a height is a criminal offense? If a flower pot were to fall, it could kill me...

That was the great official, wise and mighty, who frightened him to death

The butcher saw the high official pointing a bone-slicing knife and couldn't help but shudder. Although he was very reluctant to see his knife turned into a weapon, given that the official was in a furious mood today, he feared that if he said anything against it, both the butcher shop and himself would meet a disastrous end. After all, he was just a vendor selling fake tiger bones; what did it have to do with him?

The idle helper, having easily obtained a large sum of copper coins, was overjoyed, smiling broadly, and hurriedly nodded and bowed while leading the way: "The Hundred Flowers Pavilion is just through this small street; the second intersection is where it is located"

Authentic tiger bones and tiger penises, soaking them in liquor will yield excellent results! I guarantee you will be as powerful as ten imperial concubines! I must say to that person, please do not disturb unless you are genuinely interested, and do not rummage around if you are not buying

The ancient beauty, with a deep expression of apology, gently parted her lips and said: "I am Pan Jinlian, unaware that this esteemed gentleman was passing by. I accidentally dropped my fork, and I hope that the esteemed gentleman can forgive me."

The middle-aged vendor, in silence, countered: "Do not think that just because you are a high official, you can act violently in the streets! I am lying here today, let’s see what you can do to me!"

Ah, don't miss out as you pass by, take a look! Spring special prices! This is high-quality silk fabric from the south. Look at this color, look at this material, it is truly top-notch. When a man wears it, he becomes more charming, and when a young lady wears it, her allure is further enhanced

Two lackeys received the order and began to pull and tug at the middle-aged vendor's trousers, revealing the dark object beneath.

A bystander said to his companion.

Your words are quite bold, but I wonder if you can remain so resolute later on as well

The official stepped forward, his face, indulged in wine and pleasure, slightly pale, appearing to be no more than twenty-five or twenty-six years old. He was dressed in an embroidered brocade robe, with a jade pendant hanging from his waist, which, judging by its quality, was made of the finest mutton-fat white jade. From a distance, an aura of wealth and nobility emanated from him.

Wang Tianxing saw a short bamboo pole on the ground, and he jumped up in fury, cursing as he looked up. He happened to make eye contact with a woman who was leaning out of the window, supporting herself with one hand and half of her body protruding out.

The middle-aged vendor, pinned to the ground, shouted at the top of his lungs

The official looked around at the crowd watching the spectacle and announced loudly: "This person has used beef jerky to impersonate a tiger whip, which is truly despicable. As the saying goes: 'For every falsehood, tenfold punishment.' Today, I shall cut off a piece of this person's whip as a form of punishment"

"Cutting someone's whip? Where is it?"

Are you looking for death!

The authentic heir of Guiguzi, palmistry and fortune-telling, can discern blessings and misfortunes! If the predictions are inaccurate, feel free to smash the sign!

The butcher secretly gritted his teeth, picked up the bone-slicing knife, and respectfully handed it over with the tip of the blade turned towards the recipient

Ancient brothels! I, Wang Tianxing, an ordinary medical university student, never expected that a simple nap could transport me to this inexplicable era. I haven't quite figured out who I've become, but my pockets are filled with money waiting for me to spend. How could I not go to the Baihua Tower to enjoy some wine and entertainment? A little drink, some music, and a double delight—this is the life worth living. Changing history and getting involved in complicated matters is not for me; enjoying life is the most important thing.

I am conducting business in earnest; why does the esteemed official insist on calling a deer a horse and stubbornly claim that my tiger whip is fake

Ah, this is going to lead to a serious incident. Brother, we should report this to the county office. Who is this person that dares to commit such an act in broad daylight

The official cast a glance and saw a large pig's head placed on the right side of the meat table, surrounded by various knives. He casually pointed and said: "Enough with the nonsense! Didn't you hear me say I want to cut off someone's whip? You, bring me that knife!"

An elderly man in a gray Bagua Daoist robe sat upright with a dignified posture. Behind him, a banner reading "Authentic Guigu Divine Calculation" fluttered slightly, exuding an aura of a celestial being.

Damn it, so it turns out I was scared to the point of wetting myself! The tone is quite tough, but they are also a coward

One of the sycophants, wearing a fawning smile, said: "If we are to speak of interesting places, none can compare to the Hundred Flowers Pavilion in this city. The young ladies inside, with their delicate skin and tender flesh, tsk tsk, one could almost squeeze water from them"

That idle person did not understand the meaning behind the words and continued to introduce: "The nobleman likes the Chrysanthemum Fairy? That truly shows discernment. Although the Chrysanthemum Fairy ranks second, her exceptional skill in the Ice and Fire Nine Heavens is something even the esteemed guests from the capital praise endlessly."

A crowd had gathered in layers, surrounding a large man who resembled a black tower. He wielded a stick with great force, and a ball of yellow light rolled across the ground. Another man picked up a plate and said: "We, two brothers from hetushu.com, have come a long way seeking relatives but have encountered misfortune. We have no money for the journey home, only our family’s martial arts and medicinal plasters. Today, we wish to showcase our skills. If anyone enjoys the performance, feel free to bestow some copper coins or silver. My elder brother is also quite strong, and we have a special bone-strengthening plaster to offer!"

Two useless individuals

The official furrowed his brow as he looked at the bone-slicing knife smeared with lard. He took a piece of horse manure paper used for wrapping meat from the side and wrapped the handle of the knife. Only then did he brandish the bone-slicing knife with an imposing demeanor and charge out of the butcher's shop, shouting: "Strip that fellow of his trousers! Spread his legs wider!"

Wang Tianxing observed that although the woman was barefaced, she surpassed all the celebrities he had ever seen, causing him to swallow back some harsh words he had been about to say.

The official, feeling somewhat disheartened, glanced around. To his left, there happened to be a butcher's shop. He turned and strode towards the shop, casually throwing out a remark: "Get everything ready for me, I’m going to find a knife!"

Wang Tianxing revealed a knowing smile, casually pulled out a string of copper coins from his pocket, and without even looking, tossed them to the lackey: "I am very pleased with your suggestion; take this to buy some drinks"

"The Ice and Fire Ninefold Heaven? It turns out that such extraordinary skills existed in ancient times, indeed."

The owner of the silk shop, fearing he might miss a good show, neglected his business and hurried out of the store. He squeezed through the crowd, and accidentally bumped into a street performer holding a plate. The coins in the plate scattered all over the ground, bouncing on the bluestone pavement, prompting everyone to bend down to pick them up

Unexpectedly, as the sharp knife lightly grazed twice, the middle-aged vendor suddenly let out a tragic cry, his eyes rolling back, and his body collapsed weakly. A foul smell of urine surged up from beneath him, causing the two bystanders to cover their noses and retreat.

What? Chrysanthemum Fairy?

Hehe, still so tough? I like it

My esteemed official, successfully accomplished!

My dear, someone has died! Run!

His companion, in a state of panic, covered his mouth and reprimanded him in a hushed tone: "This is your first time at the market, and you don't know who this high official is? He dines and drinks with the magistrates in the county office every day. Even if he were to kill someone, no one would dare to intervene!"

In the midst of the chaos, two henchmen, one on the left and one on the right, firmly restrained the middle-aged vendor by his hands and feet. One of them boasted about his contribution.

Esteemed official, please come this way

The onlookers gasped in astonishment, and many women turned their backs, unable to look any longer. However, a few bold individuals widened their eyes, fearing they might miss out on the spectacle

One of the copper coins rolled swiftly towards the fortune-telling stall. The blind old man suddenly rolled his eyes back, revealing his pupils, and with remarkable agility, he stretched out his foot to step on the coin, startling the customer who was having their fortune told.

The butcher saw the official approaching his shop and a broad smile spread across his plump face. He hurriedly raised his greasy hands and greeted, "Esteemed official, are you here to buy meat or..."

Although the official was somewhat disappointed with the masses, he couldn't help but let out a cold laugh upon hearing this: "Bring me a knife!"

A middle-aged man dressed as a hunter, sporting a scruffy beard, spread a piece of coarse cloth on the ground, arranging his goods while loudly calling out to sell them

Oh my dear mother

The light rain from last night has just moistened the ground, bringing with it the fresh air of the morning. The entire Qinghe County is enveloped in bright spring light, coinciding with the local market day. People are pushing wheelbarrows to the market to conduct business, traveling salesmen are selling ointments, and others are out strolling to enjoy the lively atmosphere. The streets are bustling with people, flowing continuously, making it almost impossible to navigate through the crowd. The shops along the street have opened their doors wide, engaging in vigorous trade, creating a vibrant scene.

Received the order

Hmm? Do you still dare to argue?

The middle-aged vendor strained his neck, putting on an air of calm resignation as if preparing for martyrdom