Chapter 49 - Chapter 49: She gave too much. (2/2)

She had come specially to express her thanks, “This is an heirloom from my master. It is said to be one of the treasure maps of the Shadow thief. I present it to you as a token of my gratitude.”

“You’re too polite, Priestess.” Gu Yang did not refuse and accepted it.

This treasure map was one of the nine maps left by the Shadow thief, the most precious among them, hiding the Shen Family’s unrivaled martial arts technique “Phoenix Dance Nine Heavens”.

Daoist Priestess Jingyu wanted to correct his address to her, as she was a Daoist, not a nun.

After Gu Yang stored the treasure map away, he asked, “Does Priestess have any other business?”

“Then, this humble Daoist will take her leave first.”

Daoist Priestess Jingyu stood up and gave a bow, feeling that the misaddress was insignificant.

Once she left, Ling Ling said, “You seem to have a destiny with the treasure of the Shadow thief.”

“Such benefits are not so easy to obtain.”

Gu Yang remembered not long ago, getting a treasure map and consequently attracting the crazy woman, Cao Yiyi.

This map would surely make him an enemy to death with the Shen Family.

If he managed to learn the “Phoenix Dance Nine Heavens”, the Shen Family would certainly send assassins after him.

That’s why he needed to save up enough money.

Fifty thousand taels was far from enough.

At this thought, Gu Yang made up his mind, “What you mentioned last time, I can agree to. However, in addition to what you have promised, I have one more condition.”

Ling Ling’s expression became serious when she heard his words, “Tell me!”

Gu Yang said, “I want a million taels of silver. As long as you bring the money in front of me, I will give you all my martial arts skills. This will help you breakthrough to the Third Rank realm.”

“Are you serious?” “A gentleman’s word.”

“Agree!”

Ling Ling agreed without hesitation. She has waited for this moment for too long. Even willing to serve as Gu Yang’s handmaiden.

The day she confided in Gu Yang, she made a resolution to be ready to pay any price.

Now, he finally relaxed his conditions. Let it be a million taels, or even going through fire and water, she wouldn’t even furrow her brows.

At last, she saw the dawn of her revenge.

The next day, Ling Ling left.

Gu Yang was looking forward to the day she would return. No matter how she managed to get the million taels, it would even be enough to break through to the First Rank.

He quietly left Ping County and went to a nearby city. He exchanged the fifty thousand taels bit by bit and deposited them into his system.

After withdrawing all the money, he returned to Ping County the same day.

Even Zhang Xiao Hai had no idea where he had gone or what he had done.

At night, cool as water

Gu Yang was in his room, flipping through a book. He knew too little about this world, so he would read whenever he had time.

However, he could only read, the ancient text was a little strenuous for him to understand.

“Who?”

Suddenly, he turned his head alertly, his hand already clutching the hilt of his sword.

A woman’s voice came from outside the door, “I hope you don’t mind my late visit.”

“I do not accept those who lurk around.”

“My lady has come to discuss a big business deal with you.”

With a creak.

Gu Yang opened the door, and outside stood a woman in a black robe with a cloak on her head. When she raised her head, she revealed a delicate face.

“Speak, what business?”

“Is this how you treat your guests?”

“What I hate the most are those who act mysteriously.”

The woman’s smile disappeared from her face, “I want to hire you to kill someone. The reward is fifty thousand taels.”

“Not interested,” Gu Yang replied, ready to close the door.

The woman said, “One hundred thousand taels.”

Gu Yang paused while closing the door, his eyelids twitched slightly.

Goodness, it doubled just like that. She must be wealthy.

He said solemnly, “Too little.”

The woman gritted her teeth, saying, “One hundred and fifty thousand. That’s all I can afford.”

Gu Yang opened the door and said, “Come in and talk.”

He actually did not want to get involved in this mess, but the amount she offered was too much.

My goodness, one hundred and fifty thousand taels, enough for thirty simulations.

This was an offer he couldn’t resist.

PS: I’m a bit stuck on this, but as always, I’ll make up for it tomorrow morning. I don’t have a copy, so I hope you all understand..