Monarch Of Time

Chapter 172 - 172 Shun Longʼs offer

Shun Long and Liu Mei were stunned when they heard Zhang Dingxiangʼs words, but the bald Elder didnʼt seem to notice as he continued

ʼʼAlthough I havenʼt personally seen any of them, I have heard rumors of some very powerful underground sects, hidden inside. So, if you really intend to go to the Heavenʼs Dome city, I suggest that you seriously rethink about it.ʼʼ

Shun Long nodded his head, but a myriad of thoughts were flashing through his mind.

Obviously, he couldnʼt avoid going to the Heavenʼs Dome city, since it was the city closest to the ʼDragon Lordʼs villaʼ, at least according to Cui Guoliangʼs map.

Additionally, Shun Long had his own plans as well, so knowing more information about the city, no matter how trivial, could prove to be of enormous help in the future.

Liu Mei stole a glance at Shun Long, but she didnʼt notice any change in his facial expression, as he was staring at the Elder in front of him, and asked in a leisurely tone

ʼʼI only have one last question for you Elder Zhang.ʼʼ

Zhang Dingxiang nodded his head, while inwardly he exhaled a sigh of relief. It seems that each and every one of Shun Longʼs questions, was either common knowledge inside the Silver sword city, or of no use whatsoever.

Although he was a bit curious, as to why the young man who was sitting in front of him was interested in the Heavenʼs Dome city, Zhang Dingxiang wouldnʼt meddle if Shun Long and Liu Mei wanted to court death.

ʼʼThen, Elder... do you mind telling me, what is it that you need my help with, in 2 months from now?ʼʼ

Even Liu Mei turned to look at the chubby middle-aged Elder in front of them curiously.

Zhang Dingxiang however, cursed his bad luck inwardly. This was the one question that he didnʼt want to answer the most, since he was afraid that Shun Long would back out once he learned about it. However, knowing that it would be even more suspicious if he didnʼt answer, Zhang Dingxiang took a deep breath as he said with a crafty glimmer in his eyes

ʼʼYoung master Shun... well, this is quite a s.e.n.s.i.t.i.v.e topic so I canʼt reveal too much information for now. However, what I can tell you is, that this concerns a personal matter of our Guild master, Madam Xie.ʼʼ

Seeing that Shun Long was still looking at him with that same smile on his face, Zhang Dingxiang knew that he had to reveal a few more things, otherwise the young man in front of him would plainly refuse him, based on what he had said earlier. however, all of this was still within the expectations of the middle-aged Elder of the ʼPale Moon guildʼ, who suddenly smiled as he looked at the peak rank 5 ʼSilver-winged panther kingʼ that was lying next to Shun Long before he continued

ʼʼWell, since young master Shun seems to be interested in this topic, I suppose that I can tell you one more thing. The only thing that young master Shun will have to do, will be to take care of an early rank 7 Nascent soul cultivator. Everything else will be handled by our guild. ʼʼ

A light seemed to have flashed inside Shun Longʼs eyes, as he didnʼt speak but simply stared at the bald Elder in front of him.

Although Zhang Dingxiang had tried to put it in such a way that it wouldnʼt attract his attention, Shun Long still understood the hidden meaning of his words.

An early rank 7 Nascent soul stage cultivator, was also an SS-ranked mercenary.

Liu Meiʼs eyes behind her veil, looked at the bald Elder in front of them in astonishment, but Zhang Dingxiang didnʼt seem to mind too much.

After all, although he had preferred to keep everything a secret until the time came 2 months later, he still wouldnʼt be able to hide this matter from Shun Long in the end. The only problem would be Shun Longʼs reaction.

Zhang Dingxiang clearly noticed a sneer in Shun Longʼs face as he looked at him, but the middle-aged Elder still thickened his skin and asked smilingly

ʼʼSo, what do you think young master Shun? I answered all of your questions honestly after all...ʼʼ

Contrary to Liu Meiʼs and Zhang Dingxiangʼs expectations, Shun Long nodded his head as he replied

ʼʼI can indeed agree to help your ʼPale Moon guildʼ, but do you really think that I will fight against an SS-ranked mercenary for your guild, just for a rank 2 silver grade cauldron and 30.000 spirit stones?ʼʼ

Zhang Dingxiang was stunned for a moment, but his shock receded almost immediately as he had been prepared for Shun Longʼs renegotiations from the start.

After all, he hadnʼt really expected for Shun Long and Liu Mei, to agree dealing with an SS-ranked mercenary just for the original 30.000 spirit stones. Zhang Dingxiang had intentionally kept the price at this range however, so that when they would try to renegotiate with him again 2 months later, he would be the one in control by then.

Nodding his head, the bald Elder of the ʼPale Moon guildʼ seemed to have an understanding expression on his face as he said

ʼʼIndeed, young master Shun, I admit that your words arenʼt unreasonable. After all, you are not a native of the Silver sword city, so this matter may cause some inconveniences to you.ʼʼ

Zhang Dingxiang seemed as if he had fallen deep in thought for a couple of minutes, before he raised his head, and looking at the young man and young woman in front of him, he said in a ʼsincereʼ tone

ʼʼHow about this young master Shun? Our guild can officially offer you up to 150.000 spirit stones, in exchange for your assistance this time. If you want, I can even agree to pay you right now.ʼʼ

Liu Mei felt surprised, that the usually cunning Elder Zhang was willing to raise the price, 5 times compared to his original offer.

Shun Long looked as if he was pondering seriously over Elder Zhangʼs offer, however, a minute later, he shook his head at the middle-aged Elder, before he said in an amiable tone

ʼʼElder Zhang is truly ʼgenerousʼ. However, I have a different offer for you. If you really want my help this time, then I want half of the earnings.ʼʼ

Shun Long smiled as he said these words, since inwardly he was completely certain by now, that there was no way for the ʼPale Moon merchant guildʼ to offer him 150.000 spirit stones if there wasnʼt going to be tremendous earnings for them as well.

When Zhang Dingxiang heard these words, his smiling expression immediately turned ugly as he involuntarily shrieked

ʼʼImpossible! Do you even know how many millions of spirit stones this concerns?ʼʼ