Chapter 79: Number One Mercenary Tao Baibai (2/2)

“Yes.” Xiao Lu turned around, departing in small quick steps.

Ye Wuchen finally heaved a sigh of relief, holding up the teacup, he tested the temperature, then lightly touched the corner of Ning Xue’s lips, letting her drink little by little.

“Ye Qi, how far is the black forest in the east side of the city from the city gate?” Ye Wuchen asked while lowering his head.

“Exactly twenty kilometers.” Ye Qi answered.

“How about the distance from the Devil’s Trap Pagoda to the west side border of the black forest?” Ye Wuchen asked.

“That is… approximately ten kilometers. Young Master, are you planning to…” Ye Qi asked in a very careful and nervous tone.

“I’m just asking.”

After helping Ning Xue drink, Ye Wuchen grabbed the other cup and took a sip, then exhaled. He lifted his head, his brain continuously switching over different possibilities like flashes of lightning.

“Ye Ba, prepare some sulfur, charcoal, and niter for me. It’s better if you have some kerosene as well. Are you able to obtain those things?” Ye Wuchen suddenly asked.

Ye Ba got distracted, then responded, “Yes, yes. Although difficult, I can find them within Tian Long City.”

“Then go, now. If you need silver then proceed to the accounts office, tell them it’s upon my request.”

Ye Ba left, muttered to himself why he needed such strange things. Aside from niter, these were used to light fire, right? Why would he need these if he’s already using magic lights?

While hugging Ning Xue, Ye Wuchen lifted the teacup and slowly sipped. Subconsciously narrowing both eyes in thought. Ye Qi is aware that he is thinking about something, and did not dare to disturb him, so he respectfully stood waiting in a corner.

“Yi Qi, who is the number one mercenary in Tian Long Nation?” Ye Wuchen asked.

“Number one mercenary?” stroking his head, Ye Qi pondered for a moment, then his eyes lit up. “I remember Xiao San and Xiao Si make mention of the best mercenary in Tian Long, his name is Tao Baibai.”

Pffft!...

Ye Wuchen spurted out a mouthful of tea, wetting Ning Xue’s clothes. He immediately put down his teacup to wipe off the traces of water. Cursing endlessly deep inside… this is the second time. Apparently, it is better that I do not drink tea while talking to this Ye Qi.

“This… this is such an odd name.” Ye Qi said embarrassed. He muttered secretly inside, it may be odd, but he should not have reacted this way, exactly like last time. Do not tell me that the Young Master is overly sensitive to other people’s names?

“Oh, it’s actually a bit odd.” Ye Wuchen said calmly.

Number one mercenary, Tao Baibai! This is such a flashy name. With this title, China would not have called it anything other than “flashy”.

“Does he have a special move called the ‘Dodon Ray’?” Ye Wuchen probed. After asking, even he thought it was a silly question.

Translated by: Fatty_Uncle

Edited by: seriouspotato & patrick_father_of_dragons