It was normal day for Zeng Bo. Today also his business was dull. Barely few people came to his shop. His family has been doing this Skewer selling business for two generations. Income was barely enough to raise two kids and a wife, any more and everybody has to starve for alternate days.

While growing up Zeng Bo had many dreams of being cultivator which can shake whole BlackCloud City, but as he grew up, he continued with shaking skewers on fire; his family business.

But he was not as backward as his father. He controlled himself and had only one daughter. There was more than enough to eat, so he expanded into making Fresh Water Fish Skewers, he specially cultivated fresh water fish at home for that.

Business was booming at start, Black Cloud City barely had any Fresh water so his skewers were rare delicacy. Even the famous Masters who guard gate of Cheng Family came to eat his skewers. He was sure that name 'Zeng Bo' was going to be written in golden letters in the history of Zeng family.

But all came crashing down when someone spread rumors that he was tricking everyone with Sea Water Fish instead of using Fresh Water Fish. His customers trusted rumors more than his words. In last month he barely got any customers, his family was now on verge of starving. If this continued for few more days, he will have to sell everything and start new work.

So he was overjoyed when he saw young Mistress leading bony old man toward his shop. All in his life he knew that old people are respected only when they have money and power. And by look of this old fossil, he surely must be tycoon to allow such young mistress to lead him. He hurriedly fanned his hot skewers to spread good aroma. Before he could squeeze out any promotional speech, the young Mistress barked,

"Old swindler, why you are selling sea water fish in Fresh water fish skewers?" while looking proud and frequently glancing at old man with eyes asking for praise.

That time Zeng Bo knew his days were over. Two customers were wearing brown garbs which looked expensive, he saw their faces clearly, and the hood was not enough to hide anything. The weird dressing sense was making them stand out from crowd. From the attitude of young Mistress leading, he was sure they had huge backing.

They were people nobody would want to mess with. Maybe his name will not be written anywhere and he will die today. But when he thought of his baby daughter he mustered courage and replied,

"Great Mistress, this humble one does not dare to trick anyone. My fish are all fresh water fish. I swear upon my life."

Lan was really frustrated at current situation, 'He The Great Ancestor was solving fresh, sea water fish case, fuck! If anyone heard this won't my reputation take drop?' still the situation already in front he cannot pull out, he has to face this. Looking at proud Rin he scolded,

"Lad Rin, we must be tolerant in front of weak people" looking at Rin's pitiful look he added, "But you did good, I will question him now."

Rin hurriedly bowed and stood by Lan's side, she will now get to experience Ancestor's teaching, she must not be negligent.

Lan dropped his hood and put his hand on his back, he observed the poor vender for minute in silence, when he was sure that any more and shopkeeper will pass out from stress he asked,

"May I check your professional detail?"

Zeng Bo was confused but still nodded when faced with mysterious senior's dominant gaze. Lan activated his free skill which was gifted by system, "Status"

< Name: Zeng Bo Profession : Skewer Maker, (Fresh Water Fish Skewer Specialty) >

Lan was little angry seeing how little information was given, but he cannot do anything to the system so he choose to overlook it. 'This skill usage was so restricted that I have to ask every time I need to see status, and even after that, shown info will be limited to the one agreed by target. Is there any meaning of using this skill? Well, beggars can't be choosers.'

Now when system showed the specialty as Fresh Water Fish Skewer, this case was solved. He pushed his invisible glasses and replied to awaiting audience of two,

"I believe you, you used Fresh Water Fish." Looking at delicious looking skewers he gulped secretly and added,"Give one for each of us."

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Zeng Bo started crying happily, after waiting for month somebody accepted his truth, now he was determined to continue this business. He thanked the good old senior,

"Great Senior, this humble one is not worthy, not worthy, "he pushed broken stool," Senior rest here I will warm the skewers for you."

Rin was not sure what happened but she corrected the old shopkeeper when she saw ancestor's furtive glance at her,

"This is Great Ancestor, You must refer to him as such ol..Shopkeeper."

Zeng Bo did not mind and corrected himself, he started warming up skewers while shedding tears of happiness.

Lan observed his skewer, he was half sure that the skewer will be salty due to all tears of the middle-aged man. 'But alas, it is hard to not respect his fans.'

The skewer was tasty, Lan was happy with his quick decision to order it. 'My whole trip was worthwhile just due to this skewer.' Looking at young girl secretly licking her fingers he chuckled. Rin was mumbling about how she will not trust Aunt Chen's words anymore.

With eating finished he decided to conclude his adventure. He noticed the shopkeeper was still looking at them hopefully, he wondered what is it now? Then it clicked,' Ahh.. he need money right' he turned to gang member,

" Lad Rin, pay him for two skewers." After thinking he added," Pay double the price. His skewers are good!"

When Rin heard it, she was startled; when they started the adventure she did not bring any money, as she thought Ancestor will foot all bills, but now when she thought about it, 'Ancestor still had not collected his funds from coffin.The family head had not given him his fund as he was scared away by ancestor.

'Now I cannot shame ancestor. I have to take blame on myself otherwise ancestor will be embarrassed.'

"Ancestor, forgive this ignorant one, I misplaced my money bag somewhere. I will bring it back quickly."

Lan was seriously embarrassed, he bragged about giving double but now he cannot even pay original price. If Rin went to bring money it will take at least hours to come back. He was in bind. He looked at shopkeeper prepared to give some excuse when he was interrupted,

"Great Ancestor, this humble one does not dare to charge you anything. You acknowledged my skewer is more than enough."

Zeng Bo was unsure whether the people in front of him were scammers or not but he was still grateful that they praised his skewers. They gave him hope when he was hopeless. So he decided to let them off and round it up as life lesson.

Lan saw some mistrust in shopkeepers eyes which quickly vanished, but as great as he was Lan will not let even little suspicion exist for his character.

He did not blame Rin, she was as clueless as him. 'Both were staying in tomb after all, difference was I was inside coffin and she was outside.' So he decided to give the shopkeeper something from his system which he purchased before sleeping yesterday.

< Summon Card: 30 FP. When registered user's blood is dropped on the registered card, Host will be summoned to the card after three seconds. Restrictions: Consumes host's lifespan (half lifespan x distance between registered user and host in meter) for every use. Three Uses Only. >

This was something which Lan found out from shady system shop when looking for cheap things. This thing was cheap but very deadly, surefire way to die early. But Lan was smart, as his system store items does not allow harm to any living being, he was practically able to use this card as business card and distribute everywhere. But he never planned any use for it. Now the situation arises he decided to gift it.

Lan pulled out card from system store, card was 5cm x 8cm rectangular with white background with picture of clenched fist with middle finger outstretched. When he saw the picture Lan cursed the system. He was sure that system must be angry as he outsmarted it. Still he kept poker face and said,

"This is my personal Lifesaving Treasure; this occasion can be said as fortuitous encounter for you. Put drop of blood on the middle of card to register yourself. Whenever you are in life and death situation, put one drop again on this treasure. This will save your life for three times. Use wisely. Even Demi-God cannot be match for it. Again use only when you are in danger, only three uses remember."

When he saw that shopkeeper is trying to reject he added,

"Don't decline. That treasure has power equal to Demi-God so you have backing of Demi-God. I will leave now. Remember three uses! Drop single drop of blood on it to use." With that said he put on hood and hurried away with Rin,' Being mysterious and in hurry always looks cool' he thought.

Zeng Bo was still dazedly looking at Old skeleton hurrying away and the white card in his hand alternatively. He was not sure to trust the scammers or not, but he Zeng Bo was pioneer, he introduced Fresh Water Fish Skewer in Black Cloud City, he was not afraid of trying out new things. He was also little amazed when he saw old skeleton pulling out card from thin air. At least this must be something magical.

After thinking for half a day he prickled his finger and dropped one drop on the white card. When blood came in contact with card it started shining in white bright light, his vision blurred, he saw mountains big as sky then ancient creatures walking on mountains, crushing mountains with every steps then gigantic tree swallowing those creatures, long worms, devouring the tree, big birds eating the worms and many more.

Zeng Bo was able to feel massive aura from the small insect on the mountain, that small insect was enough to destroy everyone in Black Cloud city, now such many insect crushed by single step of lowest being here, he cannot fathom powers of other beings.

Only when he was thinking such thing, suddenly massive hand came down and slapped everything. Everything become quite, without any life. All life was extinguished by single slap; he watched in horror; slowly the fingers on the palm curled into fist and lone middle finger came out.

Then Zeng Bo saw his skewers in front, he hurriedly looked at the card. There it was the outstretched middle finger. He kneeled down and shouted,

" All Hail LORD MIDDLE FINGER!!!"