HCB Chapter 507: The deal is done and we'll meet later
Chapter 507: The deal is done and we'll meet later
A mysterious smile appeared on Yuhui Qinggong's lips, like a cheetah lurking in the dark night, with an elusive light flashing in his eyes.
He spoke slowly, his voice low and magnetic, as if he was singing an ancient ballad.
"My conditions are simple. If you can help my sword, [Yubeng], give birth to a sword spirit, I will take you to a place."
Lin Qiye raised his eyebrows and thought: This plot direction is quite interesting!
Could this be the legendary "opportunity that comes to your doorstep"?
But then I thought, could this guy have dug a hole for himself?
He subconsciously looked at Wu Hen, only to see the latter staring at the knife in Yuhui Qinggong's hand with an obscene look on his face, as if he was admiring a peerless beauty.
"Hey, this knife is obviously of top quality!"
Wu Hen rubbed his hands, his eyes shining, as if he had seen some treasure.
His inner monologue was even more brilliant: "System, hurry up, issue me a mission! If I don't get this good thing, I'd be unworthy of my identity as a time traveler!"
"It would be even better if there was a beautiful NPC!"
System: "Ding! Detecting the host's strong desire to show off, issuing the task [Helping Others]: Help [Yu Beng] nurture the Sword Spirit, and reward a random skill book (most likely a funny one). Friendly reminder: Showing off is risky, be careful if you fail!"
Wu Hen perked up immediately upon hearing this. He patted his chest and said to Yu Hui Qing Gong, "Brother, I'll take care of your sword! I'm a professional. I can easily capture the sword spirit!"
As he spoke, he shook his hair in a showy manner, looking so confident as if he was the creator of the Sword Soul.
Yu Huiqinggong looked at Wu Hen's appearance, the corners of his mouth twitched, and he suppressed the urge to complain, and said lightly: "I haven't finished speaking about my conditions yet."
His tone changed and became serious.
"Once Yubeng possesses the sword spirit, I need you to accompany me to a place, a very dangerous place."
"Oh? A dangerous place? That sounds exciting!" Wu Hen rubbed his hands, his eyes flashing with excitement.
"Don't worry, I love challenges the most! The more dangerous the place, the more excited I am!"
Lin Ye'er rolled her eyes while listening and thought: What are you so excited about!
Can you be a little more normal?
However, this so-called "dangerous place" did arouse a sense of curiosity in him.
Yu Hui Qing Gong looked around and made sure that no one was around, then lowered his voice and said, "I need you to accompany me."
"The place I went to was... the place where that guy was sleeping."
"We'll meet at the fishing boat teahouse in Shinsaibashi, Osaka, in two weeks."
"What? That guy's sleeping place? It sounds so high-end!"
Wu Hen's heart was already raging: "System, is there any information about this guy?"
"Analyze it for me quickly! And this fishing boat teahouse, isn't it some weird place?"
System: "Ding! Detecting the host's obscene thoughts, issuing a warning! Mission information: This location is extremely dangerous, please proceed with caution. The fishing boat teahouse...preliminarily determined to be a normal place."
After Yuhui Qingmiya finished speaking, he glanced at Yunari and Tsuru Nainai and nodded slightly as a greeting.
Yunari and Tsuru looked at each other, and seemed to have reached some kind of tacit understanding in their hearts.
Then he said, "In this case, we have decided to go and worship the God of Fortune and pray for peace."
"Well, that's fine." Yuhui Qinggong said calmly.
Lin Ye'er looked at the Yuhuiqing Palace and suddenly felt an ominous premonition in her heart.
He always felt that what was going to happen next would definitely not be as simple as it seemed.
Yu Huiqinggong raised the corner of his mouth slightly and glanced at Lin Ye'er meaningfully: "Then... the deal is done..."
He turned around and walked slowly out, his figure gradually disappearing into the night.
As soon as Yu Huiqinggong finished speaking, Wu Hen immediately followed up with an exaggerated tone as if he was performing a skit: "Oh, this young man, your trading method really wins my heart!"
"He's a conscientious seller, honest and trustworthy! Unlike some unscrupulous merchants who only know how to cheat and exploit people!"
As he spoke, he winked at Lin Qiye stealthily.
That expression seemed to say, "Brother, it's a sure thing! We're making a killing this time!"
Lin Qiye's originally tense nerves also relaxed a little. Although the Yuhuiqing Palace looked mysterious,
But at least for now, it seems that there is no malicious intent.
Moreover, the conditions he proposed were quite reasonable. After all, if you want to go to such a dangerous place, it is always good to have more helpers.
He nodded and said in a deep voice, "If that's the case, then it's settled."
Yu Hui Qing Gong suddenly stopped and turned around and said, "Oh, there's one more thing."
"In that place, my Huojin Sword cannot be used, so..." He paused,
"Huh? Close protection?" Wu Hen widened his eyes, as if he had heard something incredible.
"Brother, are you sure? You're a swordsman, and you actually need our protection? This is too illogical, isn't it?"
His inner monologue exploded even more: "System, is this guy a hidden masochist? Is he deliberately using us as bodyguards to satisfy his strange quirks?"
System: "Ding! The host's imagination is detected to be too large. It is recommended to seek medical attention immediately."
"Preliminary judgment is that Yuhui Qinggong's request was not motivated by masochistic tendencies, but rather by other reasons."
Lin Qiye also frowned slightly. He always felt that Yu Huiqinggong's words were full of hidden meaning.
This request for "close protection" sounds a bit wrong.
He was about to ask, but saw Yu Hui Qing Gong's mouth curled up with a meaningful smile: "Don't worry, I won't treat you unfairly."
"When the time comes, I will naturally give you a generous... reward." He deliberately emphasized the word "reward".
When Wu Hen heard the word "reward", his eyes lit up immediately.
He rubbed his hands together excitedly. "Hey, it's all right if there's a reward! What I like most is... the reward!"
Lin Qiye held his forehead helplessly, thinking: This guy is really obsessed with money.
However, he also vaguely felt that this so-called "reward" might not be that simple.
Yuhui Qinggong said no more, turned around and left, leaving behind only a mysterious back as he disappeared into the night.
Wu Hen looked at his back, touched his chin, and muttered to himself: "This guy is quite interesting..."
There was a glint of excitement in his eyes, as if he had a premonition that an exciting adventure was about to begin.
Lin Qiye walked up to Wu Hen, patted his shoulder, and said in a deep voice: "Don't be too happy too soon, I always feel..."
He paused, looking in the direction where Yuhuiqing Palace disappeared, "Things... aren't that simple."
He reached into his arms and tightly grasped the oracle.
Yu Huiqinggong's figure disappeared into the night. Lin Qiye and Wu Hen stood there, and the atmosphere was a little subtle for a moment.
Wu Hen was still immersed in the fantasy of "generous rewards", humming a tuneless little tune and rubbing his hands from time to time, looking like a money-obsessed person.
Lin Qiye frowned, his eyes flickering, as if he was thinking about something.
He recalled Yuhui Qinggong's words and expression just now, and suddenly a flash of inspiration came to his mind.
"Wait!" Lin Qiye slapped Wu Hen's shoulder so hard that it almost knocked Wu Hen's soul out.
"Fuck! What are you doing, Old Lin? This is murder!" Wu Hen covered his shoulders and looked at Lin Qiye with resentment.
"I understand!"
Lin Qiye's eyes flashed, "This guy has no intention of letting us go with him now!"
"What? No plans to let us go? Then what he just said..."
Wu Hen was confused and felt like his CPU was about to be overloaded.
"Think about it,"
Lin Qiye analyzed, "He said he would take us to a dangerous place, but he didn't mention where it was."
"He also specifically emphasized that his knife was unusable and required our close protection. What does this mean?"
Wu Hen scratched his head. "Does this mean...he's a worthless fighter?"
"That means he's testing us!"
Lin Qiye spoke word by word, "His real purpose is to see if we have the ability to help his sword give birth to a sword spirit!"
"If we succeed, he will truly trust us and then take us to that dangerous place!"
"Holy crap! I see!"
Wu Hen suddenly realized and slapped his thigh.
"This old fellow is quite cunning! Fortunately, I'm smart and saw through his tricks a long time ago!"
System: "Ding! The host is detected to be lying with open eyes. 10 points of pretense value will be deducted."
Wu Hen: “…”
Lin Qiye looked at Wu Hen's silly look and shook his head helplessly.
However, he was secretly glad that he reacted quickly, otherwise he might have been tricked by Yuhui Qinggong.
He nodded and said in a deep voice, "In that case, let's hold off for now and wait until his sword spirit is restored."
Wu Hen also put away his playful expression and nodded seriously, "Okay, let's do it!"
The two looked at each other and smiled, saying nothing.
Suddenly, Lin Qiye's eyes fixed and he looked towards a certain direction in the distance.
Wu Hen also noticed something strange and followed Lin Qiye's gaze...
Two weeks passed in a flash.
Shinsaibashi in Osaka is bustling with neon lights and crowds of people.
The antique signboard of the fishing boat teahouse emits a warm glow in the night.
Like a kind old man, he quietly watches the people coming and going.
Lin Qiye and Wu Hen arrived on time, one in a suit and tie, the other still in fancy casual clothes.
It formed a sharp contrast, with a return rate of up to 200%.
As Wu Hen walked, he looked around and kept muttering, "Beauty, beauty..."
"Can you tone it down a bit?"
Lin Qiye couldn't bear it any longer and slapped Wu Hen on the back of his head.
"This is a public place, please pay attention to your image!"
"Oh, Lao Lin, you really don't understand romance!"
Wu Hen rubbed the back of his head, looking aggrieved.
"A beautiful lady is a gentleman's dream. This is a wise saying passed down by our ancestors! I am passing on culture and promoting the essence of our nation!"
System: "Ding! The host is talking nonsense. 5 cultural points will be deducted."
The two walked to the entrance of the fishing boat teahouse. Lin Qiye took a deep breath.
He lowered his voice and said, "Remember the code. Place the 50 yen coin on the potted plant on the left side of the door."
"Don't worry, how could I forget such a small thing!" Wu Hen patted his chest and assured, then pushed the door open and walked in.
Inside the tea house, warm yellow lights shine on the wooden tables and chairs, creating a warm and comfortable atmosphere.
The air is filled with a faint fragrance of tea, refreshing the heart.
Lin Qiye looked around and found that there was no sign of Yuhui Qinggong.
He walked to the potted plant on the left side of the door, took out a 50-yen coin, and gently placed it on the soil of the potted plant.
"Tsk tsk, this connection method is quite professional."
Wu Hen came over and said with emotion, "As expected of a wanted criminal, he's just cautious!"
Just then, a deep voice came from behind them: "Long time no see, you two."
The two turned around at the same time, only to see Yu Huiqing Gong standing behind them without them noticing.
In his hand he still held the knife named [Yubeng].
"Hey, buddy, are you role-playing? Your appearance is so cool!" Wu Hen greeted with a smile.
Yuhui Qinggong ignored Wu Hen's teasing, but walked straight to an empty table and sat down, motioning the two to sit down as well.
Lin Qiye and Wu Hen looked at each other, walked to the opposite side of Yuhuiqing Palace and sat down.
The atmosphere was tense for a moment.
"Since we're allies, I'll get straight to the point."
Lin Qiye put away his smile and said in a serious tone, "Lend me some money."
When Lin Qiye said this, Wu Hen and Yu Huiqinggong were stunned.
The air seemed to freeze for a few seconds, filled with an awkward atmosphere.
"No, Lao Lin, are you serious?"
Wu Hen asked in confusion,
"We're on a secret mission, and you're asking for money? That's too cheap!"
Lin Qiye rolled his eyes at him and said, "Stop talking nonsense and hurry up. Just treat it as an investment!"
Wu Hen sighed helplessly, took out a stack of banknotes from his pocket and handed it to Lin Qiye.
He muttered, "What a wasteful thing! He only knows how to squander my money..."
System: "Ding! Detecting the host's inconsistency, awarding 5 points of acting skills."
Lin Qiye took the money, got up and left the teahouse without explaining.
Wu Hen and Yu Hui Qinggong looked at each other, not knowing what to say for a moment.
"What's this kid up to?" Wu Hen scratched his head, looking confused.
Yu Huiqinggong raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a mysterious smile, "It seems that this cooperation will be very interesting..."
At the same time, Lin Qiye had arrived at a convenience store.
He was wearing a baseball cap and sunglasses, with the brim of the hat deliberately pulled down to cover most of his face.
He quickly scanned the shelves, picked up a few items, and walked straight to the checkout counter to pay.
"A total of 580 yen." The cashier said expressionlessly.
Lin Qiye paid the money, took the items, turned around and left the convenience store.
He deliberately avoided the surveillance cameras, walked briskly in a certain direction, and his figure gradually disappeared into the night.
On the other side, Yunari and Grandma Tsuru were discussing whether to go to worship the God of Fortune.
"Grandma, do you think we really need to go?" Yunari hesitated. "I feel a little uneasy."
Grandma Tsuru smiled kindly and patted Yunari's hand. "Silly child, the God of Fortune will bless us. Go, go and pray for peace."
Yunari looked at Grandma Tsuru's kind smile, and the hesitation in her heart gradually dissipated, replaced by a determination.
She took out 1,000 yen from her savings, put it carefully into her pocket, then took Grandma Tsuru's hand and walked towards the shrine.
The air after the rain is particularly fresh, with a hint of earthy fragrance.
The flowers, plants and trees on the roadside swayed gently in the breeze, as if welcoming their arrival.
"Grandma, look, the weather is so nice."
Yunari looked up at the sky. There were a few white clouds floating in the blue sky. The sunlight shone through the clouds, warm and comfortable.
"Yes, it's nice weather." Grandma He also smiled. "The God of Fortune will surely bless us."
The two of them walked and talked, and their mood gradually relaxed.
"The shrine is in front." Yunari said, pointing to a red torii gate not far away.
Grandma He nodded and quickened her pace.
The two of them walked to the torii gate and stopped...