Chapter 266: Its a Deal (2/2)

Ye Chong said nothing, but he was quietly impressed with the old man’s determination.

Sang Pu was also watching him with fervent eyes. Ye Chong would not understand their helplessness and anger at having to live such primitive lives. Now that the opportunity presented itself, how could he let it go?

”Alright then, it’s a deal,” Ye Chong said this plainly, as though it had nothing to do with him.

”Aren’t you scared that we’ll go back on our word?” Sang Ling could not stand Ye Chong’s look and blurted out. The moment the words left her mouth, she instantly regretted them.

Ye Chong said nothing, but his eyes suddenly turned into a chilling stare. A sharp killing intent flashed in his eyes. Go back on their word? If they really did, Ye Chong would make them regret it.

Ye Chong said nothing, but it was as though the room had suddenly been plunged into deep winter. A chilling sense crawled up their spines. The three of them shuddered inside despite themselves. Every younger member of the Sang family had his or her own share of fighting against wild beasts, and was familiar with this killing intent.

This was the first time they had encountered such a fierce killing intent! Even the three-eyed giant squid could not compare with what they were experiencing now!

This killing intent could not be nurtured by just killing a single person. Just how many people had this man killed? Sang Pu could not help taking another glance at the dagger in his hands. The dagger suddenly felt even more chilling to the touch.

They had thought that an angel had designed to visit them, but it was actually the devil himself!

The weathered Old Sang De’s expression was unreadable, as he smiled wryly inside. He knew not if he had made the right decision. There was never a happy ending for the man who made a deal with the devil. Who knew just exactly what his deal with this man would mean for the future of the Sang Family?

Even with ten thousand villagers, they were defenseless against his mech. Besides, Han Jia was an advanced level mech. This was the power of technology.

Old Sang De said solemnly, ”The Sang Family had always kept our word. In the name of the Sang family ancestors, I promise that the Sang family will do its best to fulfill your requests, dear sir. If we failed to do so, may the Sang Family be damned for all eternity.”

Sang Pu and Sang Ling were horrified. Sang Ling’s expression was one full of regret. She did not imagine that her careless words had led to the village head vowing in the name of their ancestors. To the Sang Family, vowing in the name of the ancestors was a solemn thing to do. It represented the most sacred and important of vows, never to be broken.

Ye Chong did not share the same sentiment about vows. To him, a vow was not reliable. Only strength was.

”Alright, let’s not get ahead of ourselves, at least not until I make your first metal weapon,” Ye Chong’s casual reply made Sang Ling grit her teeth in anger, but she dared to speak so easily again. Her carelessness had forced Sang De to make that vow, and she regretted that very much.

”If you need any help, sir, all members of the Sang family are at your disposal,” the village head spoke up, his expression sincere. If anyone could watch from the side and learn from him, it would be most invaluable. Old Sang De had also began to speak more respectfully to Ye Chong again, calling him ”sir”, and Ye Chong could not be bothered to correct him.

Ye Chong suddenly picked up the bitterwood pike beside him and asked, ”Who designed the spirals on this shaft?” Ye Chong had thought they were natural, but he knew upon touching them that they were carved by hand.

The three of them were surprised by this change of subject, and Sang Pu replied, ”It’s Sang Fan’s work. Is there anything wrong with it?”

”Oh, then he’ll be my assistant.” Anyone who could design something like this must be quite capable.

Sang Pu looked ill at ease. ”He was injured today, probably need some time to rest.”

So it was the man who was injured earlier today. Ye Chong said casually, ”Then I’ll wait for him to get better.” He still needed time to be more familiar with this place.

Having a Sang family member as his assistant was also a calculated measure, beneficial in the long run. He could delegate tasks for his assistant to take care of.

WIthout Mu and Shang by his side, Ye Chong was like a child without support. He would have to start experimenting and exploring on his own.