FVN Chapter 14: Bribing Ye Xuan'an?
Chapter 14: Bribing Ye Xuan'an?
But as time went on...
Half a year has passed in the blink of an eye.
During this period, Ye Xuan'an's success rate in refining the Fiery Flying Sword and the Fiery Array not only reached 70%.
Moreover, thanks to his previous experience in crafting high-quality spiritual items, even without dark gold, he can occasionally craft some mid-grade flying swords and formations on his own.
As a result, his gains in weapon crafting and array formation were greatly increased.
He could even earn at least sixty or seventy spirit stones a month.
now.
A mine shaft, a branch of a mountain range.
"My current earnings are about the same as those of a top-tier body cultivator who mines, which is not bad."
Ye Xuan'an was secretly delighted.
At that very moment, Zhang Fu brought a communication talisman.
According to the contents, in recent days, the Blood Fiend Gang has clashed with other gangs in the mines.
Moreover, Pei Su got involved because he wanted to profit from it.
But unexpectedly, the fighting between the two sides became too intense.
Pei Su was unlucky and got into trouble.
His abdomen was even pierced directly by a flying sword.
If it weren't for his decent cultivation level, strong vitality, and the timely administration of some high-level healing pills to stabilize his injuries, he would probably have died on the spot.
"Fellow Daoist Pei Su, this trip has been nothing short of a journey through the gates of hell."
Upon hearing this, Ye Xuan'an couldn't help but feel a pang of worry for him.
Besides, he had a good relationship with Pei Su.
He then temporarily ended his seclusion and, together with Zhang Fu, took some healing pills to visit Pei Su.
……
And this moment.
A strong stench of blood permeated Pei Su's room.
Pei Su sat cross-legged on a futon, her face pale, with her eyes closed in quiet rest.
When he saw Ye Xuan'an and the other person arriving with healing pills, he felt a warmth in his heart.
"Thank you both for this."
Pei Su expressed her heartfelt gratitude.
"It's alright, but Fellow Daoist Pei, why don't you resign from that job with the Blood Fiend Gang and stay away from it?"
"After all, its ambitions are enormous, and it's likely it will make some big moves in the future."
"At that time, if things go wrong, you could easily get into trouble again, or even lose your life."
Seeing that his condition was not good, Zhang Fu couldn't help but offer some advice.
"Brother Zhang is right..."
Ye Xuan'an strongly agreed with this and also offered his advice.
"I understand what you both said, but I am of average talent, born into a mortal family, with a weak foundation, and the cultivation world is extremely cruel."
"If I follow the rules, I'll have no future! I might as well take a gamble and maybe I can secure a bright future."
Pei Su said firmly.
Although he disapproved of the Blood Fiend Gang's way of doing things, the Blood Fiend Gang had one advantage: they would give spirit stones as long as someone did a good job.
Moreover, most of those who participate in gang violence are not good people.
If we could kill some of them, it would be a good deed, and we could also make a profit.
Why not do it.
Moreover, he suffered extremely serious injuries during this chaos.
However, he did gain quite a bit, and he was even confident that he could quickly advance to the third level of Qi Refining.
Upon closer examination, his gains and risks were proportional, making it a worthwhile deal.
Even if something happens to him in the future, he won't complain!
"Alas, since you have made up your mind, we will no longer try to persuade you."
"However, with such determination, Fellow Daoist Pei, I'm afraid you'll definitely make a name for yourself in the future."
Upon hearing this, Ye Xuan'an and the other man couldn't help but feel even more admiration for Pei Su.
"Then I'll take your kind words."
Pei Su said politely.
After a few more casual words, Ye Xuan'an and Zhang Fu tactfully said their goodbyes and left.
In this way, Pei Su can focus on healing her injuries.
Pei Su had received a lot of resources, so his healing speed was extremely fast. In just a few months, his injuries were fully recovered.
Moreover, he reached the third level of Qi Refining, greatly increasing his strength.
……
Some time passed.
During this period, the Blood Fiend Gang caused some trouble again.
Moreover, relying on its formidable strength, it has consistently fought against multiple opponents, suppressing the other gangs in various parts of the mine, and its prestige is extraordinary.
But this also made the other gangs in the mine, and even the Zhao family managers behind those gangs, very worried.
This day.
night.
Ye Xuan'an had just finished eating at the canteen and returned home when a cultivator dressed in black, with a dark and menacing expression, whose face was not revealed at all, came to his door.
Moreover, it employed a highly sophisticated technique to conceal its aura, making its presence extremely subtle.
Even a cultivator at the second level of Qi Refining, like Ye Xuan'an, couldn't detect his cultivation level.
But this matter is somewhat special.
"This person's cultivation level is either at least the third level of Qi Refining, or they have used a mid-grade first-level concealment technique..."
"However, on the other hand, for someone to act this way in a relatively safe residential area suggests they have something to hide."
Ye Xuan'an secretly guessed.
Immediately afterwards, he retreated with some wariness and spoke politely to him.
"I wonder who you are...?"
"Fellow Daoist, there is no need to panic. I am a member of the Broken Mountain Gang, the Golden Sand Gang, and the Green Wood Gang."
The mysterious cultivator gave a brief introduction.
He then explained in detail the purpose of his visit.
According to him, he had been observing Ye Xuan'an for a long time and knew that not only was his cultivation good, but his reputation was also decent, and he even had some connections with Pei Su and other Blood Fiend Gang cultivators.
Therefore, he wanted to recruit Ye Xuan'an as a spy to help investigate the Blood Fiend Gang's movements.
They could even cooperate with forces like the Broken Mountain Gang to kill the Blood Fiend Gang cultivators when necessary.
In addition, although this matter is dangerous, the benefits are also great.
Even killing a Blood Fiend Gang cultivator can yield at least thirty spirit stones.
If one can kill someone like the Blood Fiend Gang Leader, one can receive a reward of a thousand spirit stones.
Moreover, he could give Ye Xuan'an ten spirit stones in advance as a reward.
"The Broken Mountain Gang and other forces are really going all out. Are they planning to directly cripple the Blood Fiend Gang with money?"
"And I truly never imagined that I would be targeted by those forces because of Fellow Daoist Pei Su and others."
"Furthermore, judging from their appearance, they seem quite interested in Fellow Daoist Pei Su, but they probably haven't convinced him yet. Otherwise, the Broken Mountain Gang and other forces wouldn't have come looking for me."
Upon hearing this, Ye Xuan'an secretly made a guess.
In addition, according to his understanding, the Blood Fiend Gang also frequently bribes its underlings with benefits.
However, the benefits they offer are only about half of what forces like the Broken Mountain Gang provide.
Even so, it is still considered quite high.
After all, no one's spirit stones come from thin air.
But it was precisely because of this that Ye Xuan'an couldn't help but feel a little curious.
"Fellow Daoist, do your Broken Mountain Gang and other forces really offer such a large reward of spirit stones after the deed is done?"
Ye Xuan'an inquired.
"Naturally, our Duanshan Gang and other forces have been developing for a long time and have some foundation."
"In addition, we have long been prepared for this, and the taxes collected from various places in recent months have been stored without being used."
"Therefore, you have absolutely no need to worry that we cannot afford to provide spirit stones."
The mysterious cultivator smiled and said.