Ironhead mastiffs were quadrupedal beasts with limited intelligence. They did not have any particular specialties. All it took was a little technique and it would be easy to handle them in combat. However, ape-like beasts were a completely different matter. They had agile limbs, dexterous fingers and intelligence comparable to human children. This meant that they were not foolish or brash. If they encountered an enemy stronger than them, they would scatter and flee without any hesitation.
The seventy wolfapes roamed around in a four hundred meter radius. Some of them were playing amongst themselves, while others were resting. Three against seventy. This was a difficult fight.
Killing them was not the difficult part, it was killing all of them. Unless they killed every last wolfape, the mission would not be considered complete.
The Martial Artist Guild’s mission was secondary. What was most troublesome was Fung Ching’s mission assigned by the Heaven’s Bow Order. How long would it take them to collect five hundred inner cores if they let these magical beasts escape?
Even though the seventy wolfapes appeared to be roaming about aimlessly, Wun Fan noticed that they seemed to be revolving around a particular wolfape. This wolfape was larger than the rest, and was constantly observing their surroundings vigilantly.
That had to be their leader.
“What do we do?” asked Fung Ching. He had come to rely on Wun Fan, always subconsciously asking for his opinion when they ran into an obstacle. After all, he was genuinely impressed by Wun Fan’s ability and strategic thinking.
Perhaps this was Wun Fan’s charisma.
Wun Fan took a few deep breaths. He adjusted his breathing and calmed his mind. Thoughts flew through his mind as an idea was slowly constructed from scratch. As he continued to calculate all the variables, a plan came to mind. Wun Fan opened his eyes and flashed a smile of satisfaction as he said, “Heheh! We might have to compromise a little, but this will work.”
“What do you mean?” asked Hung Yu Fei. She was no longer blushing and could talk normally with Wun Fan. Still, she was very confused about the effect of the Crimson Kiss. She planned to ask someone when she returned home to the capital.
She thought to herself, Hung Wai Lam, if I find out you lied to me, I’m gonna put aphrodisiac in your drink. Hehe…imagine a Hung Clan elder going berserk…I can’t wait to see that happen.
“Here’s the plan…” said Wun Fan, leaning in and whispering his idea to the both of them. The two of them nodded in excitement when they heard what he was planning. They were clearly impressed.
All plans came down to details, all strategies came down to execution.
The two of them could tell that Wun Fan had planned everything down to the details, while also keeping a broad and flexible strategy. It was amazing. They nodded and listened carefully to every detail.
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Green Sea Town, Auction Hall Gold.
The five-feet tall woman stretched, relieving the stress on her shoulders. Her bright eyes were dull and filled with fatigue. However, when she put her hair up into a ponytail, leaving only two loose locks by her ears and revealing the white skin on her nape, her elegance and beauty came through naturally. Even tired as she was, she was still incredibly beautiful.
She stood silently on the stage, with light gold earrings and simple makeup. She had a faint blush on her cheek from working all day, making her seem all the more enchanting. She had a perfectly slender figure with a slim waist. The intricate layered silk dress she was wearing only emphasized her beauty even further, accentuating the grace and curves of her body.
“Uncle Goh, what was the gross revenue we brought in today form the auctions?” asked the woman as she took a sip of fruit juice. Her collarbone could be seen clearly, as could the movement from her throat. It was an enticing sight that would have charmed your average man.
The upper half of her dress was an inky black, turning into a lighter shade of gray around her waist. Meanwhile, the lower half of her dress was a pure white shade, with tiny crystals sewn on with silver thread. The whole dress shimmered like starlight.
It was a simple but elegant-looking dress that made her the center of attention when she was on stage. It made her so beautiful it was almost unbelievable.
What else could a man ask for if they could take her for his partner?
“Haha, we sold the Energy Restoration Pills for 7,000 gold coins each. In total, we sold 50 pills for 350,000 gold coins,” said Uncle Goh with a satisfied expression as he had his subordinates count the coins.
The two pills might both be Grade Six, but the Pill of Meridian Fortification is only useful for consolidating one’s foundations. Meanwhile, the Energy Restoration Pill has the ability to restore soul energy in an instant. Its practical value in combat is immense. Naturally, its selling price was much higher than the Pill of Meridian Fortification. After all, being able to restore your soul energy at a crucial point in combat was basically like having a second life.
7,000 gold coins might be steep, but it was akin to buying an extra life for an Innate Martial Master!
“As for the Grade Seven Mortalmaker Pill, its value is of its own league. Each pill sold for 33,000 gold coins!” shouted Uncle Goh excitedly. He might be over sixty years old, but he was still yelling and hopping around like a kid. If this trend continued, it would be no challenge for them to take in a gross profit of 2,000,000 gold coins. Uncle Goh continued, “The fifty Energy Restoration Pills and four Mortalmaker Pills sold for a combined total of 480,000 gold coins. If we include the other items sold, we come to a total of 620,000 gold coins! The gross profit is over half of this amount!”
The Grade Seven Mortalmaker Pill was very straightforward in its usage. It was an item that allowed a Martial Disciple to break through their limits.
Parents all over the world only want their children to do well. When they see their children stumble in their training, they turn to using their wealth to buy power for their children. That was why the Mortalmaker Pill sold for so much. Its actual value in helping a Martial Disciple ascend was minimal, but the dreams and love of parents was what raised its value so high.
Uncle Goh was overjoyed to see the revenue that the auctionhouse was raking in, but he knew very well that they owed it all to one person: Wun Fan’s secret mentor!
He suddenly remembered what he told Chan Chi Yuet a long time ago,Two birds with one stone. Find a good husband and he can help you get pregnant and restore the Yau Branch simultaneously.
“You’re doing quite well in that regard, aren’t you?” muttered Uncle Goh as he looked Chan Chi Yuet up and down. The woman shivered a little from his gaze.
Siu Ji spoke up just then, saving Chan Chi Yuet from her awkward situation, “Miss, didn’t young master Wun give us five Mortalmaker Pills? Why did we only sell four?”
Chan Chi Yuet covered her mouth as she chuckled. She looked at Uncle Goh, who nodded at her. She then took out a jade box from her storage ring and handed it to Siu Ji as she said in a gentle voice, “Stupid girl. You’ve served me for so many years and followed me despite all the difficulties. If you had followed someone from the Gong Branch, you wouldn’t have had to suffer so much.”
Chan Chi Yuet was not a heartless person. Siu Ji had served her without any complaints all these years and took care of all her needs. She also wanted Siu Ji to ascend to Martial Mortal realm. This would increase her lifespan and allow her to accompany her for a little longer, at the very least.
It was a little selfishness on her part, mixed with plenty of love.
“Not at all, miss,” said Siu Ji in a panic. This gift was worth 33,000 gold coins, more than what she would ever be able to make in her entire life. Moreover, she herself learned a lot just from working with Chan Chi Yuet. This experience alone was worth more than what money could buy. She said in a panic, “Serving you is Siu Ji’s honor. The young lady treats me like her own right hand, I…”
“Lethality: Eleven Stunning Finger Strikes,” said Uncle Goh as he moved. He couldn’t deal with the girl being so fussy and immediately used his martial technique to strike Siu Ji’s eleven vital points. He pinched Siu Ji’s jaw with his fingers and forced it open as he said, “Too many words. Girls that talk too much have trouble getting married.”
Siu Ji tried to talk back and said, “I’ll be accompanying the young lady to whoever she marries. It doesn’t matter if I can’t get married myself!”
Chan Chi Yuet saw her opportunity and immediately flicked the Mortalmaker Pill into Siu Ji’s mouth. The pill melted upon contact and flowed down her throat. It was a Grade Seven pill after all. The quality was assured. Chan Chi Yuet struck her vital points again and released Siu Ji from her binding. She then ordered her, “Alright, go back to your room and absorb the medicine properly.”
“Thank you, miss,” said Siu Ji with tears in her eyes. Such tremendous favor could only be repaid with her own life. However, she couldn’t help but be worried. She looked at Chan Chi Yuet and said, “But what about young master Wun…”
“Don’t worry about that. If he tries to argue with me about this, I’ll show him!” said Chan Chi Yuet as she lifted her nose arrogantly. She still looked plenty cute. Siu Ji couldn’t help but chuckle. Chan Chi Yuet said again, “Alright, off you go!”
Of course, she wasn’t going to tell Siu Ji that she was paying for this pill herself. It would only get Siu Ji ranting again.
Her ability to muddle the lines between personal and business affairs was what made her so charming. It was this same attitude that she took on with Wun Fan.
“Yes, miss,” said Siu Ji before turning and hurrying to her room to absorb the medicinal power of the pill. Uncle Goh had finished counting the gold coins as well. He kept the rest of it in his ring and returned to his room to do the accounting.
Only Chan Chi Yuet was left on the stage, alone, and without anything to do.
“Many are those that sail the vast green sea, nary one can hope to catch dust’s fancy,” said Chan Chi Yuet as she picked at her nails. She remembered what happened a few days ago and flashed a smile so brilliant it made the moon seem dull. She finished her poem, “Along comes a youth learned in arts and poetry, in woe and worry she falls for thee.”
Wun Fan, you really are annoying.
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The story returns to the Green Sea Forest.
Wun Fan sneezed. Fortunately, he pinched his nose in time to avoid making any noise and alerting the wolfape pack. He blinked blankly and said in a nasally voice, “Who’s thinking so much about me?”
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