2 – Mask of Shapeshifter

A fine golden tentacle abruptly extended out of 3796 pierced into the head of the man with eastern features.

3796 said ten seconds later:

Yang Feng said decisively: “Initiate the transfer!”

In this unknown world, information and intelligence were exceedingly important. It was extremely dangerous to be oblivious of this world.

3796’s eyes flashed with red light. Shortly after, a large quantity of information was directly transferred into Yang Feng’s mind, which he could freely access.

The corpse, formerly known as Zhao Jiang, was the successor of to a baron of the Turandot Subcontinent’s Fernandro Principality, whose fief, the Autumn Leaf Town, lied a short distance away. Zhao Jiang’s childhood wish was to become a legendary Warlock capable of slaying dragons, for his name to spread through the entire Turandot Subcontinent. Only when he grew up did he realize that it was already highly improbable for a lesser aristocrat like him to meet such a powerful and mysterious existence like a Warlock, let alone become a powerful and honorable Warlock himself.

After growing up, Zhao Jiang’s wish was to cultivate the Thunder Ox Art, which was a martial art passed down in his family, promote to a Knight, earn 1,000 gold coins and hand them to the Fernandro Principality, and preserve the Zhao Family’s aristocratic title.

However, it wasn’t easy to promote to a Knight. Zhao Jiang bitterly cultivated the Thunder Ox Art since little, yet in the end, he only managed to promote to a mid-level Warrior. There was no way to tell how long it would have taken him to become a Knight.

A light flashed past Yang Feng’s eyes and he said: “This identity is pretty good! In their fiefs, western medieval aristocrats were usually local tyrants and could do whatever they pleased. 3796, I remember you having a variety of shapeshifting equipment. Which are the most cost-effective in the current circumstances?”

Taking a look at 3796’s energy reserves, only to find out that 3796’s current energy reserves were only at 34 kun. Once its energy was depleted, 3796 would have to absorbing sunlight to replenish its energy. It would take a lot of time for it to recover all of its power.

Yang Feng mused for a moment before saying: “Our height are about the same. In that case, let’s go with the mask of shapeshifter!”

3796 extended its right hand and a suction was emitted from the middle of its hand. Countless small pebbles as well as all kinds of fine minerals were sucked into the middle of its hand from the ground and condensed into a lump, which then twisted into a silk-like mask.

Yang Feng put the mask on his face, which twisted and changed into Zhao Jiang’s appearance in a breath.

“Burn him!” After taking Zhao Jiang’s clothes and putting them on, Yang Feng looked at Zhao Jiang’s body.

3796’s right hand transformed into a flame thrower, which sprayed a long flame that covered Zhao Jiang’s body. The turbulent flame devoured Zhao Jiang’s body.

“Zhao Jiang, let me borrow this identity for the time being! In exchange, I’ll help you with your revenge if it’s not too troublesome.” Yang Feng looked at Zhao Jiang’s body burning body and said indifferently.

“Let’s go!” Yang Feng turned and went to the Autumn Leaf Town after Zhao Jiang’s body was turned into ashes.

Autumn Leaf Town was a small town full of western medieval style. The town’s mud roads were full of potholes and excrement of chickens, ducks, cattle, horses and other livestock could be seen everywhere. The town’s buildings were worn-out, they were worse off than the buildings of China’s many new villages.

Everyone in the small town wore tattered clothes, had wizened, yellow faces, and were mostly black-haired and black-eyed easterners. There number of blond and blue-eyed westerners was relatively small.

Turandot Subcontinent was mainly dominated by westerners, while black-haired and black-eyed easterners constituted a marginalized, humiliated minority. When Zhao Jiang’s ancestor had crossed the ocean and arrived at the Turandot Subcontinent, he was granted the title of baron by relying on his identity as a Great Knight and toiling laboriously for the Fernandro Principality’s monarch, and established. His ancestor led a large number of black-haired, black-eyed, and yellow-skinned easterners to reclaim the land- Three generations of hard work later, they finally established the Autumn Leaf Town. Therefore, the inhabitants of the Autumn Leaf Town were mainly easterners, which gave rise to a feeling of confusion in Yang Feng.

“Thank heavens, Master, you’re back at last!” When Yang Feng arrived at Autumn Leaf Castle, a 50 to 60 years old man with white hair and a white beard approached and welcomed him. The old man was wearing a butler’s attire

Yang Feng took off his coat and handed it the old man, asking: “Mr. Liu, how much money does the castle has at present?”

The butler Liu was an old man who served two generations of barons in the Autumn Leaf Castle, he had a clear understanding regarding the Autumn Leaf Castle’s finances.

The butler Liu contemplated for a moment before saying: “Master, at present, the castle still has 456 gold coins.”

In the Turandot Subcontinent, 1 gold coin could be exchanged for 20 silver coins or 2,000 copper coins. 456 gold coins was already a huge sum.

Yang Feng said: “Keep 100 gold coins for emergency! Use the rest to immediately purchase iron ore! It will be of great use to me, so bring it back as soon as possible!”

The butler Liu was startled. He said very carefully: “Master, the Autumn Leaf Town doesn’t yield iron ore. We have to go to the Black Rock Town to purchase iron ore. However, the Black Rock Town’s Baron Kirov is our mortal enemy. When he sees us purchase large amounts of iron ore, he’ll definitely raise the price of iron ore substantially! It’s very unfavorable for us! It would be better for us to go to the Giant Stone City to look for other ore merchants and purchase the ore from them!”

“Baron Kirov?” Yang Feng carefully flipped through Zhao Jiang’s memories before quickly finding the name.

Baron Kirov was a dog of the Giant Stone City’s Viscount Harley. With Viscount Harley’s help and by applying various means, he encroached on the Zhao Family’s territory. He was the fiercest enemy of the Zhao Family. Zhao Jiang’s death was very strange. According to Yang Feng speculations, Baron Kirov was definitely one of the most suspicious people.

“Interesting!” The corner of Yang Feng’s mouth rose slightly and a touch of excitement flashed past his eyes. He said: “Baron Kirov seems to run a usury business. Send someone to contact him, say that I have taken a fancy to the Giant Stone City’s Ms. Sissi and want to redeem her. Therefore, with the Autumn Leaf Town as collateral, I want to borrow 5,000 gold coins.”1

The butler Liu was shocked and promptly advised against: “Master, Baron Kirov is a vicious person that oppresses others without batting an eye! The monthly interest is at 4% and there’s still the compound interest. We can’t even afford to pay the interest on the 5,000 gold coins. By then, the Autumn Leaf Town will be snatched away by Baron Kirov!”

Yang Feng’s expression turned solemn and he said: “I have my own consideration! Do as I said!”

The butler Liu looked as if he aged by a dozen years. He gave a long sigh, bowed, and left the room: “Yes! Master!”

1 – 小姐- Ms. is also a slang for prostitute