Traveling Between Two Worlds: From Bread for Maids to Fantasy Overlord

Huang Yiming strode into the bank carrying 100,000 yuan in cash, feeling both nervous and excited. It was the first time in his life he'd handled so much money; his palms were sweaty, and he was terrified of being watched. He filled out the deposit slip, handed the money to the teller, and watched as they counted the bills, his heart pounding.

Just then, he suddenly remembered that he still had a small gold nugget in his pocket—he hadn't had time to take it out earlier because he was in a hurry to sell the wild ginseng. A thought struck him, and he said to the staff member, "Excuse me, I have another piece of gold here. Could I deposit it with you, or exchange it for cash?"

After the staff examined the gold nugget, they informed him that the gold was of extremely high purity, weighed a full two ounces, and was worth 20,000 yuan at market price. Huang Yiming was overjoyed and immediately agreed to the exchange. Combined with the previous 100,000 yuan, a total of 120,000 yuan arrived in his bank account!

Holding his bank card, Huang Yiming stood in front of the ATM, his hands trembling as he inserted the card and entered his PIN. When the screen displayed "Balance: 120000.00", his eyes widened. He checked the balance several times to confirm it wasn't a hallucination. He was so excited he almost jumped up, tears welling up in his eyes.

120,000! A full 120,000! For him, who came from a poor family and failed the college entrance exam, this was an astronomical figure! He used to not even have a thousand yuan of pocket money, but now he instantly has 120,000 yuan. The loser has completely turned his life around into a millionaire. He no longer has to be ridiculed by relatives for working as a screwdriver, and he no longer has to make his parents suffer!

[Ding! Host's balance has reached 12, achieving the "comeback" achievement, rewarding you with +2 cubic meters of storage space. Congratulations to the host for shedding your loser status and embarking on the pinnacle of life. It is recommended that the host keep a low profile and not flaunt your wealth, otherwise you may be robbed.] The system's voice carried a hint of relief, less sarcastic and more serious.

Huang Yiming took a deep breath to calm his excited emotions and took out two thousand yuan in cash, putting it in his pocket. His first thing to do was to go to the mall to buy nutritional supplements for his parents: his father had a chronic cough and needed tonics; his mother was weak and also needed proper nourishment. Before, when he had no money, he could only watch his parents suffer, but now that he had money, he was determined to give them a good life.

He went on a shopping spree at the mall, filling an entire shopping bag with bird's nest, donkey-hide gelatin, and ginseng supplements, spending several thousand yuan without batting an eye. Things he wouldn't have bought before, he could now buy without hesitation—the feeling was absolutely exhilarating!

After buying things for his parents, Huang Yiming thought of Yang Xiu. The little girl had suffered greatly in the other world, and when she came to the modern world, she was still wearing tattered clothes, her timid appearance heartbreaking. He turned around and went into the clothing store, specifically picking out soft and comfortable dresses, base layers, pants, and warm coats, buying several outfits in one go, and also a pair of comfortable white sneakers, stuffing his shopping bag to the brim.

Back home, as soon as Huang Yiming stepped inside, Yang Xiu rushed to greet him, her eyes filled with worry. She only breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing him return safely, and whispered, "Young Master, you're back." Huang's parents looked at the large bags and packages in his hands, their faces full of doubt: "Where did you get the money to buy so much stuff?"

Huang Yiming handed the nutritional supplements to his parents and said with a smile, "Dad, Mom, I sold that wild ginseng. I made a lot of money, so our family won't have to suffer anymore." The couple looked at the high-end supplements in their hands, then at Huang Yiming, their faces full of shock. Only then did they believe that what he had said before was true—those were not junk, but real treasures.

Huang Yiming handed the newly bought clothes to Yang Xiu and said gently, "Xiuxiu, try on the new clothes and see if they fit." Yang Xiu took the clothes and stared at the brand-new and beautiful dress. Her eyes widened in disbelief, and tears instantly rolled down her cheeks. She choked out, "Young master, this is too expensive. Yang Xiu cannot accept it."

"Just wear it. From now on, you'll be with me and won't have to wear tattered clothes anymore." Huang Yiming patted her head, his tone firm. Yang Xiu hugged the clothes, moved to tears. In all her life, no one had ever been so kind to her, buying her new clothes and protecting her—this young master was her everything.

She changed into a dress, the fitted fabric highlighting her fair skin and delicate features, making her look like a little fairy who had wandered into the human world. But she had never worn modern clothes before, and stood there awkwardly, clutching the hem of her dress, her face flushed with nervousness, unsure of how to move. Her adorable appearance made Huang Yiming unable to help but laugh.

Wearing new clothes, Yang Xiu followed Huang Yiming, attracting the attention of passersby wherever they went. Everyone was curious about who this pretty and adorable little girl was. Huang Yiming felt a sense of accomplishment looking at her well-behaved appearance, but he quickly calmed down.

While 120,000 is a considerable sum, it's far from enough to establish a foothold in the fantasy world. Black Wind Ridge is teeming with bandits, demonic beasts, and unknown dangers. He's unarmed, and even with money, he couldn't protect Yang Xiu. To survive peacefully in this other world, one must possess the ability to protect oneself; relying solely on the system and luck is insufficient.

He gazed out the window, his eyes hardening. In the fantasy world, the strong prey on the weak; only by becoming stronger could one truly gain a foothold. He not only needed to trade supplies for money, but also to acquire robust self-defense equipment to enhance his strength. Otherwise, no matter how much money he had, he would only be a lamb to the slaughter upon returning to the other world.

[Ding! The host has finally realized the importance of self-preservation. Reward: Survival Strategy +1. Friendly reminder: Don't buy useless things. It's time to prepare some hardcore equipment, otherwise you'll still be bullied by bandits and monsters when you return to this other world.]

Huang Yiming nodded, already having a plan in mind. He wanted to use his time in the modern world to quickly purchase self-defense weapons and a large amount of supplies, making thorough preparations before returning to the other world with Yang Xiu. A more thrilling and exhilarating journey of revenge was about to begin, and his goal was not only to make money, but also to carve out his own niche in the fantasy world.