System: I Can Open Martial Arts Chests

Chapter 320 - 191: Activate! (2)

And so, the credibility of Beitang Zun’s words becomes even higher...

After a brief contemplation, Chu Qing spoke:

"Tomorrow night, I will bring you Beitang Lie’s head."

"Tomorrow night?"

Beitang Zun looked at Chu Qing:

"Are you confident?"

"I am."

Chu Qing nodded:

"But you have to tell me, how did you pass through Ghost God Gorge unnoticed?"

If there is no secret passage, how did he cross this hundred-zhang distance?

With a severely injured body, how did he get here?

"There is a perilous path under Ghost God Gorge, where a large group can’t pass, but a few men can manage... I’ll draw it for you."

Beitang Zun immediately picked up a dry branch and drew a route on the ground.

Listening to Beitang Zun explaining the route, Chu Qing silently memorized it, but also understood why this path could only accommodate a small number of people.

The route within is twisted and complicated, a path discovered likely through countless human sacrifices.

Chu Qing suddenly got curious:

"How did you know about this route?"

"... My elder brother told me."

Beitang Zun slowly closed his eyes:

"Also, do you need any other information?"

"I need to know where Beitang Lie will be at night, how many guards are around, and how the patrols are scheduled..."

Chu Qing expressed his needs without any politeness, stating everything directly.

Beitang Zun, on the other hand, was forthright and exhaustive in his responses.

After everything was clarified, Chu Qing then said:

"It seems that’s about all. Now remains the last question."

"What question?"

"How much money do you plan to spend to buy your brother’s life?"

"This..."

Beitang Zun suddenly felt a bit troubled; he had never had to hire a killer before.

It’s not that Beitang Zun’s life had been devoid of dirty dealings... In fact, how could a significant power not have any filth attached?

What truly kept these matters away from his own hands was Hall Master Beitang Lie.

And it was often Beitang Zun who handled these affairs.

However, he never needed to hire a killer; he was one himself.

Facing Chu Qing’s question now, he didn’t know how to answer momentarily.

So he had to look at Chu Qing:

"Your Excellency Night Emperor, how much do you think his life is worth?"

"That’s quite valuable."

Chu Qing extended a finger:

"How about ten thousand taels of gold?"

This was an exorbitant demand, yet Beitang Zun agreed without hesitation:

"Okay."

Darn, I should have asked for more...

Chu Qing secretly rolled his eyes; this group of filthy rich people, none of them are decent!

They all have money to burn!

Next time dealing with the likes of the Three Halls and Five Sects, I must demand exorbitant prices.

Then he heard Beitang Zun say:

"However, I can only give you this money afterward."

"When?"

"After the battle of Ghost God Gorge!"

Chu Qing thoughtfully glanced at Beitang Zun, nodding:

"After killing Beitang Lie, I need to head north.

"I will find a time to claim the payment... If by then you can’t pay, I’ll take your head as collateral."

"Alright, rest assured."

Beitang Zun nodded deeply.

At this moment, a prompt appeared before Chu Qing.

[Triggered Commission: Assassinate Beitang Lie!]

[Would you like to accept?]

With all three elements converging, the task indeed triggered.

This time, Chu Qing didn’t wait and chose to accept immediately.

From the beginning, Chu Qing knew there was a problem on Beitang Lie’s side, a problem with Blazing Hall.

Now, corroborated by Beitang Zun’s words, Beitang Lie has already completely sided with the Celestial Evil Cult.

Therefore, there’s absolutely no problem with eliminating him.

Of course, if I could obtain some ’Ghost Emperor’s impending death’ intelligence before killing him, that would be even better.

But this depends on the situation at that time... If conditions allow, it goes without saying; if not, the Assassin’s primary task remains assassination.

Everything else is secondary.

Even the bet between Chu Qing and Prince Mu is secondary, essentially.

Whether Ghost Emperor dies or not, joining the Celestial Evil Cult has nothing to do with him.

He never planned to discuss any morality or adhere to any rules with these people.

Having said all that needed to be said, Chu Qing looked at Beitang Zun once more:

"If that’s the case, where shall I find you tomorrow night?"

"Iron Blood Hall Stronghold!"

Beitang Zun rose, looking towards the direction of Iron Blood Hall Stronghold.

Chu Qing squinted slightly:

"That’s an unexpected location..."

"Perhaps it’s a predictable location."

Beitang Zun slowly closed his eyes, and when he reopened them, the light in his eyes was restored:

"Blazing Hall must not be destroyed in one fell swoop, neither by my brother’s hands nor by mine.

"If all goes well, tomorrow night, you can bring Beitang Lie’s head to Iron Blood Hall Stronghold and find me."

"Understood."

Chu Qing nodded:

"If that’s the case, I’ll be leaving first."

He turned around and disappeared into the night in the blink of an eye.

In the vast and empty world, on the edge of the wide, roaring windy gorge, only Beitang Zun remained.

Clad in red, he struggled to support his injuries, heading toward Iron Blood Hall Stronghold.

Chu Qing didn’t go far, quietly following until Beitang Zun reached the outside of the stronghold, announced his name, and was escorted inside by Blazing Hall disciples, then Chu Qing quietly changed his direction, returning to his place.

The room was still brightly lit.

Two figures appeared on the window, seemingly two people having a heartfelt talk.

But when Chu Qing climbed through the window, Gentle was curled up, sleeping soundly.

The two shadows were just two clothes hanging up.

Putting away those two clothes, Chu Qing gently nudged Gentle.

Gentle waved her hand, turned over:

"Don’t bother..."

Seeing her sleep so deeply, Chu Qing did not disturb her further.

Changed out of his Night Clothes and mask, and upon returning, Gentle already opened her eyes, staring at Chu Qing steadily.

Chu Qing looked down, and there was nothing to be afraid of:

"Awake?"

"Hmm..."

Gentle wrinkled her nose:

"You saw Beitang Zun?"

"Yes."

Chu Qing nodded:

"It was kind of coincidental, he was beaten almost to death by Beitang Lie and happened to run into me.

"I casually saved him, now he’s in the stronghold... I estimate, by tomorrow at the latest he’ll come looking for me."

Gentle propped her chin, looked at Chu Qing twice, thoughtfully said:

"Beitang Lie hitting Beitang Zun... that’s quite interesting."

"Gentle, could you do me a favor?"

Chu Qing suddenly spoke.

"Sure."

Gentle immediately nodded:

"What is it?"

Chu Qing asked her to come closer, and Gentle obediently leaned her ear to Chu Qing’s mouth.

The warmth of speaking spread to her ear.

Making her ear a bit red... her heart somewhat flustered.

But when she clearly heard Chu Qing’s words, Gentle suddenly straightened, a bit troubled:

"Can it be done?"

"Not a big problem..."

Chu Qing whispered:

"You just need to follow my instructions, then you can fool them."

"Hmm... Alright."

Gentle nodded:

"You need to do it quickly, getting caught would be embarrassing."

Chu Qing chuckled and let her get down from the bed, while he washed his hands, leisurely sitting on the bed:

"This time, you really have to protect me."

Gentle blinked, seeming not to understand.

When was she not protecting him?

Really or not?

It’s just that his retreats never lasted long, often when she, as his protector, was just getting into the state... before reacting, it was already over.

She sat by the table, nodded:

"Leave it to me."

Chu Qing then rubbed his hands, and in the system, selected the Inner Power Treasure Chest.

[One unopened Inner Power Treasure Chest, do you want to open it now?]

Chu Qing felt it was a redundant question, without any hesitation he nodded directly:

"Open!"