Chapter 117: Transaction

He was now prepared to give up asking them for a small favor. The danger level of this matter was too high. Taking them out would be simple, but if Bi Changchun found out someday, who knew what the consequences would be? Being targeted by a legendary figure was not a good thing. Taking his life would be as easy as turning over a hand. To put it harshly, he feared that by then there wouldn’t even be time to hide in Utopia – negating him would just be a matter of that person’s single thought. Who in Floating Immortal Island would dare help him? Who could help him then?

Yu Ji suddenly covered her mouth and giggled, laughing so hard her whole body shook, leaving both Yue Qianchou and Meng Yan somewhat baffled. After a long while, she finally stopped and said with a smile: “Is Master afraid?”

‘Damn! I don’t know if there’s an Africa here, but anyway, with your delicate skin and tender flesh, I’ll let you laugh enough.’ Yue Qianchou smiled without warmth and asked back: “Could it be that you two aren’t afraid?”

Yu Ji’s laughter stopped abruptly. She couldn’t laugh anymore, was stunned for a moment, then shook her head: “Master is overthinking. I naturally understand that this matter can’t be accomplished just by saying so. I just want a promise from Master. As long as Master agrees that when you have such ability in the future, you’ll fulfill your promise.” After speaking, a pair of alluring big eyes blinked at him.

A promise! Another promise! He already owed Ma Jiugu one, and now here came another. Yue Qianchou now got a headache whenever he heard the word “promise.” He couldn’t help but ask doubtfully: “How does Madam know that I’ll have this ability in the future? Don’t you want to hear what favor I need from you first? Aren’t you afraid of working for nothing?”

Yu Ji smiled gracefully. She was indeed a successfully cultivated female ghost, but she was a woman – a woman who had experienced worldly prosperity, a woman who yearned for the mortal world. She no longer wanted to stay in this gloomy place, no longer wanted to live this kind of life where disaster could strike at any moment. One year, two years, hundreds of years, thousands of years had passed. She truly longed to return to the human world. Although affected by the great laws of heaven and earth, she couldn’t walk under broad daylight, but even if she could only sing and dance nightly where lanterns dimmed, that would be enough!

Today, when Yue Qianchou took the qin in hand and stood out magnificently, it completely stirred up her long-dormant desires. In life, in places of song and dance, who else but her could stand out magnificently? Though her heart was restless, helplessly there existed in the Demon Ghost Domain a figure so powerful it made one tremble. Helpless, helpless… until Yue Qianchou casually summoned a late Tribulation Crossing stage female demon. Not only was she more beautiful than her, but what was most unbearable was that while both were in the Demon Ghost Domain, that woman could freely leave and go wherever she wanted.

From the conversation between Yue Qianchou and her, one could vaguely hear that there was obviously a group of people more powerful than her, a group more likely to step into the Deity Transformation stage. Regarding Yue Qianchou’s ability to casually summon such a figure and have such a powerful background, Yu Ji’s heart became active again. This might be an opportunity – an opportunity to leave this place she had detested for thousands of years. Whether it could succeed or not, having hope was better than having no hope.

If Yue Qianchou knew her thoughts, besides feeling sad for Meng Yan, he would also sigh that women in past and present lives were the same. Women accustomed to moving in pleasure quarters had hearts too wild – they really weren’t suitable to marry as wives. At least they weren’t as reassuring as those gentle ladies from small bridge and flowing water homes.

“As long as it’s not something too difficult for us two, Master’s small favor can be agreed to by me and the General. Master has such talent and must be someone who keeps faith and values promises. Whether it can be accomplished in the future or not, I just need Master’s promise.”

After Yu Ji finished speaking, seeing Yue Qianchou still hesitating, she immediately decided to increase the stakes. She casually took a token from her waist and handed it over with a smile: “This token is given to Master. In the future, within this radius of several thousand li, when Master travels with this token, whether demon or ghost, all must give some face.”

‘Damn! This is a good thing.’ Yue Qianchou unconsciously reached out to take it and caress it. Tsk tsk! He’d heard that this Demon Ghost Domain had quite a few good spirit herbs for alchemy! Some good spirit herbs that had long been extinct outside!

Meng Yan’s eyes suddenly widened greatly. He really didn’t understand why his wife would make such a move. Could one Yue Qianchou help them leave the Demon Ghost Domain? Was it worth giving away his Ghost King token? Wouldn’t Yue Qianchou be able to run rampant here in the future? He immediately wanted to speak out to stop her.

Yu Ji probably understood him too well. While Yue Qianchou wasn’t paying attention, she turned back and slightly shook her head at him, giving him a look to tell him she would explain, but not now. Meng Yan paused, thinking that his wife had always been opinionated and doing this must have special meaning, so he didn’t speak again.

“Since Madam shows such deep affection and kindness, this… that…” Yue Qianchou hemmed and hawed, thinking to himself, ‘Damn! Not taking such obvious benefits would be idiotic.’ He immediately put away the token first, then with a serious expression promised: “I agree to Madam’s request. When I have that ability, I will definitely take you two to Utopia for a visit. Even if you two want to live there long-term, I can guarantee that the people there will absolutely not reject you two.”

He deliberately emphasized “you two” – the two of them, not including his large army. Of course, based on his saying “when I have the ability,” if his large forces might be useful in the future, he wouldn’t mind taking them along too.

Yu Ji’s eyes lit up. That the other party could add hidden moves in his promise further showed he was someone who valued promises. For things he couldn’t accomplish, he wouldn’t easily agree, which actually made her more at ease. As for whether to take everyone, that wasn’t something she cared about at all.

Yue Qianchou noticed that Meng Yan’s face had darkened, obviously having heard the meaning in his words. It seemed that taking someone’s things while giving a promise that wasn’t even half-finished was indeed too much. Moreover, with tokens like this, if the person gave an order saying it was useless, it would become useless – it really wasn’t very reliable.

“Cough cough.” Yue Qianchou coughed and supplemented his explanation to Yu Ji: “As long as Madam’s words just now count, then feel free to treat my words as an oath I’ve sworn.”

His meaning was simply that as long as your words count, then what I just said was an oath to you. You should know that cultivators making random oaths could really bring retribution. But if your words don’t count, then my words just now can be treated as never said.

Yue Qianchou was certain Yu Ji must have some scheme, otherwise she wouldn’t be so eager to offer benefits.

That he could say something like swearing an oath made Yu Ji even happier. She giggled and walked to Meng Yan’s side, grasping his arm and smiling: “General, it seems Master is afraid my words don’t count. You need to personally agree for it to be good.”

Meng Yan’s face full of displeasure instantly disappeared without a trace. He nodded to Yue Qianchou: “Master can rest assured. My wife and I are one body – my wife’s words are my words. Whatever you need this general to help with, you can say it now.”

“Haha, the General truly has the bearing of a great general – straightforward enough.” Yue Qianchou flattered, but his eyes swept over Yu Ji. ‘Aiya! This pillow talk is really powerful! Must remember this! For self-encouragement! Don’t sink into it!’

Laughing inwardly, thinking of his old enemy Yan Shu who came with him and was now hiding somewhere enjoying himself, he collected his thoughts and asked calmly: “Great General, besides the disciples from various sects in this military camp, there are quite a few people hiding in the surroundings. I’m sure the General is already aware. I wonder how the General plans to handle them?”

Meng Yan suddenly stood up and laughed sinisterly: “If Master hadn’t reminded me, this general would have almost forgotten. They actually treated the half hour I gave them as wind past their ears. Could they still harbor hopes of luck? Hehe! Excellent! Someone here actually dares not take my words seriously!” As soon as these words came out, he immediately showed a fierce expression.