Wang Xiaoling chuckled, not with amusent, but with disbelief.
If you tell that was a poor joke right now, Ill let this go.
William stayed silent, wondering if it was possible to get a hold of Elder Yu before the bracelets were put on stage.
So all this talk about helping was false? Wang Xiaoling clenched her fist.
He eyed her warily. If she could casually put him in a headlock, it wasnt a stretch that she would be able to cause serious damage if she grew angry enough to throw a punch.
Of course not! William shook his head emphatically. I have every intention of helping you, Sister Xiaoling. I just put myself in a tough spot by winning the marital skill.
How did you even get the Spirit Stones to bid that much?! Wang Xiaoling froze before her shoulders slumped, fingers pinching the bridge of her nose. Did you sohow manage to borrow that much?
William grimaced, giving her a slight nod. Technically, that was true, though it was more accurate to say he took Lan Yangs borrowed Spirit Stones without permission. So stolen, really.
Wei Liang, rember what happened when you tried to punch ? I feel that you deserve the sa response right now.
He took a large step back in fear. How could he forget? That was practically his greeting to this world.
It was a foolish action done due to an overload of stress and frustration, and it had ended with his ribs greeting Wang Xiaolings foot before he was launched by her kick.
She had nearly ended his life by accident.
Oh, relax, Wang Xiaoling scoffed. Im not going to hurt you, though I should. You sohow chose to bid on the only thing given to on consignnt. I cant magically waive off the money you gave since half it owed to the man that used to own the martial skill.
He hadnt thought of the possibility that she didnt own the martial skill outright. With the sect taking one thousand four hundred Spirit Stones as the fee, it left around a thousand Spirit Stones to be split between Wang Xiaoling and the original owner of the [Heavenly Thunder Scripture].
I get it, William sighed. You not in a position to help .
I didnt say that, she corrected, bringing his hopes back from the depths it had sunk. I have conditions that must be agreed to before I give you that amount of Spirit Stones. This would be the money I had planned to use to expand into Qingyun City, but you can be the replacent for it.
He wanted to say yes imdiately, but there was an issue. Im not sure how I could help with the expansion, Sister Xiaoling. I never visited Qingyun City.
Youre part of the Jade Healing Sect, brat, Wang Xiaoling rolled her eyes. They are deeply tied to the city. Im sure you can figure out a way since you claim to be favored.
William never claid that verbatim, but it wasnt far off. Ill try my best.
There is no try, Wang Xiaoling narrowed her eyes. You will do it, and it has to be within the next year, or the Rising rchant House will be set back until I can build up the funds again.
[Quest: Help Rising rchant House gain a foothold in Qingyun City]
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[Information: In return for giving you the Spirit Stones you need, Wang Xiaoling needs you to help her expand the rchant house into Qingyun City in the next year.]
[Reward: ?]
[Penalty: Rising rchant House will fall into financial hardship | Loss of reputation with Wang Xiaoling]
[Accept: Y/N]
This had to be one of the more vaguely worded quests he had received. In all honesty, he would have done this even without the quest being offered to him. The unknown reward didnt annoy him either, especially since having the rchant house grow was enough of a benefit by itself.
Ill do it, William nodded firmly. Thank you, Sister Xiaoling. You dont know how much you helped by doing this.
[Quest Accepted | Help Rising rchant House gain a foothold in Qingyun City]
He yelped when she pulled him toward her, angrily ruffling his hair. I didnt have a choice! You dont make stupid financial decisions and live happily, brat! The people that offer this amount of Spirit Stones will literally take apart your body to recover their funds if necessary!
William let himself be manhandled again, by choice, of course. It had nothing to do with the uncomfortable fact that he couldnt free himself even if he tried.
He should correct her assumption that he had borrowed from so loanshark-types, but maybe being too truthful wasnt the best idea. Instead, he focused on what her offer ant.
Sister Xiaoling, William said when he was freed, smirking, does that an you care for my well-being?
Obviously! Wang Xiaoling admitted instantly, making his smirk turn in a warm smile. Youre like a younger brother to ! One thats a country bumpkin and knows nothing about basic financial knowledge, but still, an annoying younger brother.
William was about to return the sentint that Wang Xiaoling would be his honorary older sibling from now on. But then she kept going.
It reminds of a couple years ago when I adopted a stray cat out of pity, Wang Xiaoling tapped her chin. It slowly learned to be useful by attracting more custors to my stall, so my care wasnt a complete loss when I had it. Of course, I sold that cat to a young child from so rich clan, so it turned out to be great for .
Did you just compare to a feral cat? William asked incredulously.
Of course not! Wang Xiaoling looked shocked at his accusation, Youre far more important than so cheap cat, Wei Liang. Youre a mber of the Jade Healing Sect! Youre a hundred, no, a thousand tis more important!
He suspected that her asure of importance was calculated by how much she sold this feral cat to so poor child. It was best to accept this and move on before she said sothing worse about him.
I see. Thank you, Sister Xiaoling, William said after clearing his throat.
Hm, I am pretty great, arent I? She smiled before touching the small bag hanging off her hip. Four notes appeared in her hand.
Here you go, thats what you spent. Go pay the debt imdiately to avoid more interest.
William stared at the large denomination bank notes to was given. Three were worth a thousand Spirit Stones each, and one worth five hundred.
He had seen bank notes representing Gold coins and Qi Stones, but with Xu Feng lugging around actual Spirit Stones, he assud that notes didnt exist for them.
These are from the sect, right? The design was similar to the Qi Stone notes that Wang i gave him.
Speaking of, he had forgotten entirely that the Jade Healing Sect gave him an allowance that he needed to redeem every month or lose. Not that five Qi Stones a month was much to him these days. Still, he made a ntal reminder to speak to soone about it. Money was money, no matter how little.
They are, Wang Xiaoling nodded. Redeem them if you borrowed from outside the sect. Rember, this isnt a gift. These are operating funds have been taken out from our rchant house. Keep your word, Wei Liang.
I will, William said seriously, matching her change in tone. Thank you again.
Wang Xiaoling waved him off. So this ntor you told about. Is he real, or was that a lie to get alone and ask for money?
Er, hes real.
Good! Introduce ! It may be of help to us.
Give a few minutes, Sister Xiaoling. Ill go get him, William said, happy to do so. He made to leave but was stopped just as he opened the door.
Whats with all of this?
He turned to see Wang Xiaoling staring at the pile of Spirit Stones sitting on the seat. It was almost comforting to see the greed in her eyes. It had been disconcerting to have her be so generous.
Thats the fee a guest paid to get on the Red Floor. And a little for using the Qi Refining room.
And its just sitting there? Wang Xiaoling waved her hand at the Spirit Stones. Your ntor must be wealthy.
Er, yes. Sowhat. If being in debt for thousands of Spirit Stones was wealthy.
I look forward to eting him.
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