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

After a bout of intense dizziness, Huang Yiming appeared at a hidden passage point in the back mountains of Qin Family Fort. This place was overgrown with vegetation and ancient trees, the dual-realm transport hub he had chosen. Qin Hu arranged for guards to be on duty every day to prevent outsiders from approaching.

Just as they steadied themselves, they heard a hearty laugh. Qin Hu emerged from the bushes with two guards, carrying machetes on their backs, clearly having just finished patrolling. Seeing Huang Yiming, Qin Hu's eyes lit up instantly. He rushed forward, grabbed Huang's arm, and shouted excitedly, "Brother Huang! You're finally back! I've been waiting for you here every day, I'm going crazy! The Fortress Master, my sister, and Miss Yang Xiu have been talking about you constantly, worried something might have happened to you!"

Huang Yiming was almost breathless from his embrace and quickly pushed him away, saying, "Don't rush, I'm back. Has anything happened at the fortress during this time? Have the Black Stone Sect people come to cause trouble?"

Qin Hu scratched his head and said in a simple voice, "Nothing happened. I reinforced the stronghold's defenses as you said, and I patrol the fortress every day. No one from the Black Stone Sect has come. It's just that my sister stares blankly at the back mountain every day, and Miss Yang Xiu comes here to wait for you every day, sometimes for the whole day."

Mentioning Yang Xiu and Qin Yuling warmed Huang Yiming's heart. He took out two cups of milk tea from his storage space and handed one to Qin Hu: "Here, this is milk tea from my hometown. Try it, it tastes very good."

Qin Hu took the milk tea, gazing at the colorful liquid and floating pearls in the cup with curiosity. He unscrewed the lid, took a sip, and his eyes widened suddenly. He shouted excitedly, "Delicious! So delicious! Sweeter than white sugar, and with a unique aroma! Brother Huang, this stuff is amazing!"

Seeing him wolfing down his food, with milk tea stains on his lips, Huang Yiming couldn't help but laugh. He then handed each of the two guards a piece of fruit candy. The guards unwrapped the candies and put them in their mouths, instantly enveloped in sweetness, their faces filled with surprise and delight, thanking him repeatedly—in Qin Family Fortress, white sugar was already a scarce commodity, let alone such novel fruit candies.

"Let's go back to the fortress and unload the supplies first, then we'll go see the fortress lord and the others." Huang Yiming patted Qin Hu on the shoulder and walked towards the open space of the stronghold.

Qin Hu quickly followed, asking as he walked, "Brother Huang, how much good stuff did you bring back this time? Did you bring back refined salt or medicine again? My sister and Yang Xiu are eagerly awaiting your return with all sorts of novelties!"

Huang Yiming smiled and nodded: "I've brought even more this time than last time, I guarantee you'll be satisfied."

Upon arriving at the open space, Huang Yiming activated his system storage space. The next second, an astonishing scene unfolded—refined salt, sugar, cloth, medicine, snacks, and protective equipment poured out of the storage space in an endless stream, piling up like mountains and quickly filling the entire open space, stretching as far as the eye could see.

Qin Hu and his two guards were instantly stunned. Their mouths gaped open, their eyes wide with disbelief. Qin Hu subconsciously touched the refined salt, then stroked the brand-new cloth, trembling with excitement. "Brother Huang... Brother Huang, this is too much! What kind of treasure is in your storage space? I've never seen so many good things in my life!"

The two guards immediately knelt down and kowtowed repeatedly to Huang Yiming, calling him "Immortal"—in their eyes, only a god could conjure up so many supplies out of thin air.

Huang Yiming waved his hand helplessly: "Don't call me a celestial being. I just got lucky and obtained a treasure. Quickly send people to move these supplies to the warehouse, sort them, and arrange them in a categorized manner. In particular, medicines and ammunition should be stored separately and guarded by designated personnel. The quantity and origin of these items must not be disclosed."

"Alright! I'm off!" Qin Hu wiped the milk tea stains from his mouth, turned and ran into the fortress, shouting as he ran, "Help! Brother Huang is back! He brought so much good stuff, it's piled up like a mountain! Everyone come help carry it!"

His voice was extremely loud, and soon the guards, residents, and refugees in the fortress rushed over upon hearing the news. They gathered around the open space, looking at the mountain of supplies with shocked expressions, discussing among themselves, their eyes filled with awe and surprise.

"My goodness! So much refined salt! I'll never have to eat bitter coarse salt again!"

"And this fabric is so new, even better than the lord's brocade robe! Now we can finally wear clean clothes!"

"Young Master Huang is truly a celestial being descended to earth! With him here, we no longer need to fear the Black Stone Sect!"

Amidst the murmurs, Qin Cang, Qin Yuling, and Yang Xiu rushed over. Qin Cang's pupils constricted upon seeing the supplies. He quickly stepped forward, grasped Huang Yiming's hand, and choked with emotion, said, "Young Master Huang, you're finally back! So many supplies are a godsend! With these, Qin Family Fort's strength will increase significantly!"

Qin Yuling stood to the side, her usual aloofness gone, her eyes filled with surprise and concern. Her gaze fell on Huang Yiming: "You're back. Are you hurt? How did you bring these supplies back?" Her words carried a hint of arrogance, but her concern was undeniable—after Huang Yiming left, she had been restless every day, fearing that something might have happened to him.

Yang Xiu walked quickly to Huang Yiming's side, her eyes reddening. She clutched his sleeve with her small hand and said in a gentle but aggrieved voice, "Young Master, you're finally back. Xiu'er has been waiting for you here every day, worried that you wouldn't come back." Since Huang Yiming left, she had been guarding the stronghold every day, braving the wind and sun without fail.

Huang Yiming patted Yang Xiu's hand gently and said, "I'm sorry, Xiu'er, I made you worry. I'm fine." As he spoke, he handed Qin Yuling a cup of milk tea and Yang Xiu a bag of fruit candies, "I brought these for you, have a taste."

Qin Yuling took the milk tea, hesitated for a moment, took a sip, her eyes were full of surprise, her cheeks flushed slightly, and she whispered "thank you"; Yang Xiu peeled a fruit candy and put it in her mouth, her cheeks puffed out, looking cute and adorable, with a sweet smile on her lips.

Seeing this, Qin Cang's eyes were filled with satisfaction. He then said earnestly, "Young Master Huang, please reconsider the marriage proposal I mentioned before. Yu Ling has long been in love with you. You two are a match made in heaven. After your marriage, Qin Family Fortress will definitely give you its full support!"

Qin Yuling's cheeks flushed instantly. She lowered her head, clutching the hem of her clothes, filled with anticipation. Yang Xiu also lowered her head gently, a hint of bitterness flashing in her eyes. Yet, she still gazed tenderly at Huang Yiming—she only wanted to stay by his side, and whatever decision he made, she would fully support him.

Huang Yiming slowly spoke: "Fortress Master, I will give Yuling and everyone an explanation regarding the marriage alliance after we have dealt with the Black Stone Sect and stabilized the situation. Right now, the most important thing is to organize supplies and strengthen defenses—I have been followed by Black Stone Sect cultivators in the modern world, and they may have figured out my travel patterns and could launch a surprise attack on the storage base at any time."

Qin Cang's expression instantly turned serious, and he nodded repeatedly: "Young Master is absolutely right. I was too hasty. I will immediately arrange for manpower to organize supplies and strengthen defenses, ensuring that the Black Stone Sect has no opportunity to take advantage!"

Qin Cang quickly assigned tasks: the guards moved supplies, organized the warehouses, and reinforced the city gates and strongholds. The entire Qin Family Fortress was bustling with activity. Qin Hu carried refined salt, running around sweating profusely, but he enjoyed it immensely; Qin Yuling supervised the organization of supplies with swift and decisive action; and Yang Xiu helped count the medicines with meticulous care.

Huang Yiming stood beside the supplies, watching the busy crowd and the two women beside him, his eyes filled with determination. He knew that these supplies would greatly enhance the strength of Qin Family Fortress, but they had also attracted the covetous eyes of the Black Stone Sect. In the shadows, pairs of greedy eyes were fixed on the warehouse, a sneak attack was brewing, and he was already prepared to deal with it.