The First Pot of Gold

As darkness fell, illuminating lights adorned the streets, creating a picturesque scene of prosperity from a distance. Amidst the beautifully rendered crisscrossing streets, a beggar who had been curled up awakened as the sound of silver coins hitting his bowl reached his ears. He raised his head and saw a woman standing against the light, with a white cat resting on her shoulder. A smile played on her lips as she said, "I'll give you ten taels of silver. Peel off your clothes and sell them to me."

The beggar couldn't believe his luck. It seemed like an unexpected windfall. He quickly got up and swiftly removed his tattered robe. The woman smiled again, flicking her finger and sending the broken silver coins into his bowl. She then effortlessly donned the robe on her shoulder, displaying a remarkable speed and grace.

But as she turned around, the tattered robe fell, revealing her true appearance as an authentic little beggar. She adjusted her collar and walked out of the dark alley with a smile on her lips, heading towards the nearby Nie family, a martial arts clan.

Outside the guard's door, the beggars who came to beg were dismissed with disdain. The beggar woman simply smiled and swiftly sliced open the gate of the Nie family with a powerful leg strike. The guards were left dumbfounded, witnessing her fearless actions. They hurriedly shouted for reinforcements, but before they could react, several men in black descended from the treetops and encircled Helian Weiwei in the courtyard.

These men wore identical black robes and displayed a fierce anger on their faces. Their attacks were swift and fierce, but the beggar woman effortlessly dodged their strikes, her movements accompanied by a lazy, wicked smile. She moved like a phantom amidst the black shadows, swiftly incapacitating each of them. The doorman, witnessing this spectacle, couldn't believe his eyes. The beggar woman's martial prowess was astonishing.

Soon, the courtyard of the Nie family was in chaos. The guards lay on the ground, bloodied and defeated. The beggar woman, standing on a rooftop, smiled with satisfaction. She uttered the words "thanks for the sparring," leaving everyone bewildered.

Elder Nie, who had rushed back from the Protector Mansion, was furious. He couldn't comprehend who this person was and what their identity might be. He vowed to personally annihilate this beggar once they were discovered. The compound was thrown into disarray, and Elder Nie warned his subordinates not to discuss the incident, threatening dire consequences if they did.

The news of the beggar woman's exploits spread throughout the capital, causing turmoil in the families. They searched for her relentlessly, offering a substantial reward in silver to apprehend her. Little did they know, she had already taken on the guise of a student at Taibai Academy, securing her first significant fortune in the ancient world.

"I never thought I would be conducting business with a woman for so long," remarked Kurosawa, the second son of the renowned Black Family in the capital. He sat there, exuding an air of strength and intelligence, dressed in a luxurious cloak. He supported his chin and looked at Helian Weiwei with dominant eyes. With a cool smile, he continued, "Everyone thought you were skilled in martial arts, yet you dared to use it against me, Helian Weiwei. You truly are audacious!"