B2 - Chapter 38

B2 - Chapter 38

Wang Xiaoling chuckled, not with amusement, but with disbelief.

If you tell me that was a poor joke right now, Ill let this go.

William stayed silent, wondering if it was possible to get a hold of Elder Yu before the bracelets were put on stage.

So all this talk about helping was false? Wang Xiaoling clenched her fist.

He eyed her warily. If she could casually put him in a headlock, it wasnt a stretch that she would be able to cause serious damage if she grew angry enough to throw a punch.

Of course not! William shook his head emphatically. I have every intention of helping you, Sister Xiaoling. I just put myself in a tough spot by winning the marital skill.

How did you even get the Spirit Stones to bid that much?! Wang Xiaoling froze before her shoulders slumped, fingers pinching the bridge of her nose. Did you somehow manage to borrow that much?

William grimaced, giving her a slight nod. Technically, that was true, though it was more accurate to say he took Lan Yangs borrowed Spirit Stones without permission. So stolen, really.

Wei Liang, remember what happened when you tried to punch me? I feel that you deserve the same response right now.

He took a large step back in fear. How could he forget? That was practically his greeting to this world.

It was a foolish action done due to an overload of stress and frustration, and it had ended with his ribs greeting Wang Xiaolings foot before he was launched by her kick.

She had nearly ended his life by accident.N0v3lRealm was the platform where this chapter was initially revealed on N0v3l.B1n.

Oh, relax, Wang Xiaoling scoffed. Im not going to hurt you, though I should. You somehow chose to bid on the only thing given to me on consignment. I cant magically waive off the money you gave me since half it owed to the man that used to own the martial skill.

He hadnt thought of the possibility that she didnt own the martial skill outright. With the sect taking one thousand four hundred Spirit Stones as the fee, it left around a thousand Spirit Stones to be split between Wang Xiaoling and the original owner of the [Heavenly Thunder Scripture].

I get it, William sighed. You not in a position to help me.

I didnt say that, she corrected, bringing his hopes back from the depths it had sunk. I have conditions that must be agreed to before I give you that amount of Spirit Stones. This would be the money I had planned to use to expand into Qingyun City, but you can be the replacement for it.

He wanted to say yes immediately, but there was an issue. Im not sure how I could help with the expansion, Sister Xiaoling. I never visited Qingyun City.

Youre part of the Jade Healing Sect, brat, Wang Xiaoling rolled her eyes. They are deeply tied to the city. Im sure you can figure out a way since you claim to be favored.

William never claimed that verbatim, but it wasnt far off. Ill try my best.

I see. Thank you, Sister Xiaoling, William said after clearing his throat.

Hm, I am pretty great, arent I? She smiled before touching the small bag hanging off her hip. Four notes appeared in her hand.

Here you go, thats what you spent. Go pay the debt immediately to avoid more interest.

William stared at the large denomination bank notes to was given. Three were worth a thousand Spirit Stones each, and one worth five hundred.

He had seen bank notes representing Gold coins and Qi Stones, but with Xu Feng lugging around actual Spirit Stones, he assumed that notes didnt exist for them.

These are from the sect, right? The design was similar to the Qi Stone notes that Wang Mei gave him.

Speaking of, he had forgotten entirely that the Jade Healing Sect gave him an allowance that he needed to redeem every month or lose. Not that five Qi Stones a month was much to him these days. Still, he made a mental reminder to speak to someone about it. Money was money, no matter how little.

They are, Wang Xiaoling nodded. Redeem them if you borrowed from outside the sect. Remember, this isnt a gift. These are operating funds have been taken out from our merchant house. Keep your word, Wei Liang.

I will, William said seriously, matching her change in tone. Thank you again.

Wang Xiaoling waved him off. So this mentor you told me about. Is he real, or was that a lie to get me alone and ask for money?

Er, hes real.

Good! Introduce me! It may be of help to us.

Give me a few minutes, Sister Xiaoling. Ill go get him, William said, happy to do so. He made to leave but was stopped just as he opened the door.

Whats with all of this?

He turned to see Wang Xiaoling staring at the pile of Spirit Stones sitting on the seat. It was almost comforting to see the greed in her eyes. It had been disconcerting to have her be so generous.

Thats the fee a guest paid to get on the Red Floor. And a little for using the Qi Refining room.

And its just sitting there? Wang Xiaoling waved her hand at the Spirit Stones. Your mentor must be wealthy.

Er, yes. Somewhat. If being in debt for thousands of Spirit Stones was wealthy.

I look forward to meeting him.