novelraw Chapter 1296 1296: Bundled Sale
Chapter 1296 1296: Bundled Sale
Jing Wuyan looked at Qin Yi for help, hoping Qin Yi could say a few words on his behalf. But clearly, Jing Wuyan still didn't understand Qin Yi's character.
Qin Yi was regretting offering a low price at this moment; to him, Jing Wuyan's plea was like a pillow being delivered to a sleepy person.
"She's right; the two of us are a packaged deal. Our prices have always been the same. If one party is dissatisfied with the price, the deal won't go through."
Jing Wuyan was speechless, bitterness flooding his mouth, and he cursed Qin Yi and Yun Mengyao, calling them bandits, saying it was outright robbery. Qin Yi's high price was understandable, but Yun Mengyao was simply not worth that much.
"Brother Qin..."
Qin Yi sighed and shook his head, "It seems we can't make this deal."
Jing Wuyan was about to cry without tears and gritted his teeth, "Fine, I'm willing to spend five thousand mid-grade spirit stones to ask Fairy Yun for help."
It was evident that Jing Wuyan was about to grind his molars into dust.
Yun Mengyao's pretty face instantly cleared up, and she smiled, "You needn't feel troubled."
"Not at all, not at all troubled," Jing Wuyan forced a smile that looked worse than a cry.
"And what about the hundred thousand gold coins?"
Jing Wuyan almost cried, "Here."
Yun Mengyao's smile blossomed like a flower as she held Jing Wuyan's hand and shook it, "Pleasure doing business."
What pleasure! Not pleasant at all, Jing Wuyan's eyes were brimming with tears.
Qin Yi laughed, "Who is Xiaoxi?"
Upon mentioning Xiaoxi, Jing Wuyan's attention was immediately diverted, and he looked at Qin Yi and said, "She's my friend."
"Just a friend?"
Jing Wuyan's handsome face blushed slightly, and he whispered, "We grew up together, the kind of friend with a very good relationship."
"Oh, childhood sweethearts."
Qin Yi didn't ask further about their relationship; anyone willing to pay such a high price to save someone wouldn't need to ask more. A fool could guess.
"Why was Miss Xiaoxi captured by the Sword Sect?"
Jing Wuyan blamed himself, "It's all because of me. The Sword Sect wanted to capture me, and Xiaoxi was caught trying to protect me."
"Why does the Sword Sect want to capture you?"
Jing Wuyan said indignantly, "Because I killed a Sword Sect disciple who humiliated women. Who would have known that the scumbag I killed was the great-grandson of the Sword Sect's Great Elder? The Sword Sect people are looking for me everywhere. I got hurt, and Xiaoxi tried to save me by luring my pursuers away. I was rescued, but she was captured."
Qin Yi looked at Jing Wuyan, his eyes sparkling slightly. He clearly sensed that Jing Wuyan wasn't telling the entire truth, but he didn't expose it.
"Do you know where she's being held?"
Jing Wuyan nodded, "Sin City."
"Is Sin City also under the Sword Sect's control?"
"Not really. But the Sword Sect has influence in Sin City. A lot of things they can't blatantly do, they let their people in Sin City handle."
Qin Yi said, "I have one last question. Is it true that Sin City can lead to Northern Central State?"
Jing Wuyan said earnestly, "I swear, it's true."
Qin Yi nodded slightly, "Alright, I believe you!"
"Thank you, Brother Qin."
"It's just business," Qin Yi said indifferently.
Jing Wuyan laughed, "It's not just business. I can see that Brother Qin is not a cold and heartless person."
"Then don't see me as a good guy. I already have a grudge against the Sword Sect. Being able to take revenge and earn a profit is the real reason I agreed to this."
Jing Wuyan said, "If Brother Qin didn't have a grudge against the Sword Sect, I wouldn't dare to rashly ask Brother Qin for help."
Qin Yi smiled, stood up, and said, "Get some rest early! Tomorrow we'll head to Sin City."
As Qin Yi was about to leave, he suddenly stopped.
"Brother Qin, what's wrong?" Jing Wuyan asked curiously.
Qin Yi frowned slightly, "Someone's surrounded this inn; hopefully, it's not targeting us."
Jing Wuyan's face changed dramatically, and he went to the window, opened a slit, and looked outside. He saw a dozen figures standing on swords surrounding the inn in midair.
"It's the Sword Sect people," Jing Wuyan said, turning back.
Yun Mengyao went over to take a look outside the window, "Have we been discovered?"
Qin Yi said, "We shouldn't be. We've changed our appearances, and the resemblance on the wanted notices isn't very high to begin with."
Yun Mengyao said, "So, these people aren't here for us. In that case, it doesn't matter. Let's go back to sleep."
"Mo Xiao, stop hiding, I know you're in there."
At this moment, a deep, thunderous voice swept down from the air outside, echoing throughout the inn.
Jing Wuyan's face changed dramatically again.
Qin Yi looked at him, "This Mo Xiao wouldn't happen to be one of your people, right?"
Jing Wuyan's face was serious, and he nodded slightly, "Mo Xiao is my capable subordinate. The Sword Sect people have seen him with me, and I didn't expect them to target him."
Yun Mengyao said, "The entire Southern Middle State is the Sword Sect's territory, and there are spies everywhere. It shouldn't be difficult for the Sword Sect to find someone, should it?"
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In a room at the end of the corridor, one of Jing Wuyan's subordinates looked grave.
"Looks like I was tailed when I went out to gather information today."
The speaker was Mo Xiao, with narrow eyes and a hooked nose, giving off a sinister vibe.
Another person said, "Maybe you were already tailed when you were in Haoyue City."
"There's no point in discussing that now. The young master is in this inn, and we absolutely can't let the Sword Sect people find him. They're here to capture me, so if I don't show up, they're bound to storm in and search. If that happens, everyone, including the young master, will be in danger."
Mo Xiao walked to the window and looked back, "The young master is kind and righteous and has been good to us. I'd have no regrets dying for the young master. If I die this time, you must protect the young master well."
"Brother Mo, they came prepared. If you go alone, it's certain death. If we fight our way out together, there might be a slim chance."
Mo Xiao's eyes were sharp, and he said angrily, "Your lives are meant to protect the young master, not me. If I die, it doesn't matter. The young master needs manpower right now. You coming with me would only increase casualties. Remember what I said, protect the young master well."
With that, Mo Xiao opened the window and rushed out.
By now, it was already dark outside.
The dozen or so figures standing on swords in the air squinted and grinned fiercely when they saw Mo Xiao rushing out.
"Your subordinate is indeed courageous and loyal."
Qin Yi's divine thought enveloped the entire inn, and he heard Mo Xiao's words clearly.
Jing Wuyan looked out through the window slit and saw Mo Xiao offering himself willingly. His face changed drastically, "Brother Qin, I beg you to save him. They are all men of loyalty and integrity. Mo Xiao must have offered himself to avoid exposing me."
Qin Yi shook his head helplessly, "Earning your money is really tough. I barely see a single gold coin or Earth Spirit Stone, and I already have to help you save people."
"Brother Qin, please! I can offer more money. As long as you save Mo Xiao, I'll give you anything you want," Jing Wuyan pleaded with his face full of desperation.