Chapter 892: Ning Cheng takes a huge gamble (1/2)

A deal?

Bai Yuqiao was certain that Ning Cheng and Gu Qishao were at odds after hearing those words. Without a choice, the man had come to seek her alone. Over the course of their trip, she had long made comparisons between the two men. Although they were both frightening, Gu Qishao was far more horrific. He never acted according to the norms and was like a demon when he turned ruthless. He could destroy everything without a thought, even if it cost him his life.

Ning Cheng was different. No matter how sinister or vicious his methods might be, he still had his limits. After all, he controlled the Di Clan’s Ning Family and West Qin’s army. He had his fears and worries to know restraint. Between the two of them, Bai Yuqiao liked working with Ning Cheng more.

“What kind of deal?” she grew serious.

“Help me deal with Bai Yanqing. Whether or not it succeeds, I’ll let you go regardless…”

Bai Yuqiao was unmoved by his words, but Ning Cheng’s final offer gave her a start. He said, “I can pay you 160 million’s worth of silver drafts as a commission fee upfront. Once the deed is done, I’ll give you 200 million more. How’s that sound?”

“For real?!” Bai Yuqiao cried.

Ning Cheng didn’t answer, but he did take about a gold card worth 160 million from his sleeves and tossed it over. Bai Yuqiao caught it in her hands and verified that it was real.

Ning Cheng smiled coldly. He had been born in a merchant family, so he trusted that money gave him power to even talk with ghosts. Now he added, “Bai Yuqiao, you should know that Gu Qishao was never planning to let you go from the start. No matter how things turned out, you would have ended up dead.”

Bai Yuqiao truly liked money, so she quickly smiled. “Master Ning is truly loud with his wealth. You’re much more honest and kind than Gu Qishao. But why 160 million?”

She couldn’t figure out the meaning of the numbers, but Ning Cheng only intoned, “This lord simply likes this number, that’s all.”

360 million was the total sum that Gu Qishao had lost at the gambling table tonight. He was planning to pay him back, but unfortunately, Gu Qishao wasn’t interested. Thus, he’d use it to bribe Bai Yuqiao instead.

“Hehe, six is a lucky number!”[1] Bai Yuqiao’s smile was like flowers. “Why didn’t I run into Master Ning earlier? Then I wouldn’t have ended up as Bai Yanqing’s servant.”

“It’s not too late now,” Ning Cheng said coldly. “Do you agree or not? You don’t have time to deliberate.”

“Hehe, of course I’ll agree for the sake of the money!” Bai Yuqiao said easily, before adding, “Master Ning, don’t worry. I won’t use poison against you while we’re working together.”

Her phrase clearly highlighted Ning Cheng’s weak spot. It was also the exact promise that Ning Cheng wanted. If he didn’t fear her poisons, why would he extend the offer of alliance and money to her in the first place? 300 million or more was already a big sum in the casinos, much less beyond it. It was enough money to raise a large army for three years while replenishing their weapons and armor.

“This lord trusts you too,” Ning Cheng said, somewhat against his will. He was a naturally suspicious man, so he’d never believe a shrewd girl like Bai Yuqiao so easily. But when the alternate was working with Gu Qishao, he’d rather take a gamble!

Heaven knows how long Gu Qishao would fool around in the gambling house, or if he’d demand the lion’s share by the end. More importantly,he couldn’t trick the man for long. If Gu Qishao ever realized that Han Yunxi’s letter had been faked, or got in touch with the girl separately in the next few days, then cleaning up the mess would be a pain. Ning Cheng wasn’t being impulsive, but anxious to stake everything on a single throw. Whether he picked the right choice or won in the end would all depend on the next few days.

“Just then, you said the guards at Blacktower were all your trusted subordinates?” Ning Cheng asked.

Bai Yuqiao replied cheerfully, “Master Ning, since you’re going to cooperate with me, show some good faith.”

Ning Cheng’s eyes flashed with unhappiness, but he still had someone unlock the door and release Bai Yuqiao. She smiled slyly like a little fox as she stared at Ning Cheng and approached him step by step. Ning Cheng gradually narrowed his eyes and stared back. Behind them, Uncle Cheng shook with fear, afraid that Bai Yuqiao would go back on her word and poison his master before running away.

Soon enough, Bai Yuqiao was standing right in front of Ning Cheng. A single step separated them. Ning Cheng was very tall while she was rather petite, so she didn’t even reach his chest. She tilted her head back to look at him while Ning Cheng looked scornfully back. Abruptly, she broke into laughter.

“Master Ning, you’ve really got guts! Don’t worry, I stick to my words. I definitely won’t poison you! I only have one extra request. If you agree, then I’ll take you to Blacktower right now. I have ways to deal with my master.”

It had to be said that Bai Yuqiao really did have a very sweet smile. Her large eyes were quite pretty, but Ning Cheng remained unmoved by her charms. “Speak!” he said coldly.

“It’s not a big deal, but if you have a chance to deal with Gu Qishao...stab him a few extra times for me!” Bai Yuqiao’s eyes turned cold in the midst of her smile, morphing her into a demon.