20: Chapter 20 Eavesdropping

Just as Su Jiuchuan was planning to use some methods, Second-in-Command He hurriedly said, "Hero, I know where all the loot from the stronghold over these years is hidden. I can take you there."

Su Jiuchuan nodded. Although he was a bit curious about the matter involving Yaksha Ghost and that woman, he had too many things of his own to deal with right now and couldn't be bothered to care about that much.

What really mattered was quickly finding money to top up the simulator master. Not being able to use the simulator right now really made him feel insecure.

Su Jiuchuan had originally thought he would need to follow Second-in-Command He back to the stronghold to have a chance at getting the money, but unexpectedly, Second-in-Command He just led him darting around in a forest behind the mountain.

Just when he was about to get dizzy from spinning around, Second-in-Command He finally stopped and pointed to a crooked tree, saying, "I know the boss hides the money here."

Su Jiuchuan looked at him deeply, secretly guarding against him in his heart. This guy looked rough and thick-headed, but he was actually a thoughtful person. He quietly knew exactly where his boss hid the money; he was probably planning to take the money and run away at some point.

Second-in-Command He was also very savvy. Without waiting for Su Jiuchuan to urge him, and not minding the dirt, he started digging in the soil with his hands directly. He was thick-skinned and fleshy; after digging for a while, his hands didn't seem to have any damage.

Soon, a sack appeared on the ground. Su Jiuchuan opened it and took a look. Inside were some gold and silver jewelry, as well as quite a bit of broken silver. It seemed it had indeed been accumulated for a long time.

Su Jiuchuan took the sack, turned around to avoid Second-in-Command He's gaze, and mentally performed the simulator top-up.

[Top-up successful! Current balance: 1868 points.]

Hmm. There was about a thousand taels. Although it wasn't much, it was enough for one simulation.

"You said this money is your boss's, so where is your money?"

"Ah? How could a person like me save money? It's all been spent on those women in the city. Hehe!" Second-in-Command He chuckled dryly.

Su Jiuchuan didn't really care. Yaksha Ghost had only managed to get this much money, so Second-in-Command He probably couldn't be that wealthy either. However, how to handle this guy was a trouble. Thinking of this, he couldn't help but frown.

"Don't..." Second-in-Command He saw the look in Su Jiuchuan's eyes and instantly understood what he meant. He hurriedly said, "Hero, although I don't have money, I know where there is money!"

"Oh, is that so?"

Su Jiuchuan thought to himself that this guy had probably committed many heinous acts in his daily life; it would be easier to just finish him off.

As a bandit leader, Second-in-Command He had also killed many people in his time. Seeing the look in Su Jiuchuan's eyes, he knew he was likely in a bad spot, so he hurriedly said, "I know that Guo Fan has at least five thousand taels of silver."

"Hmm?" Su Jiuchuan immediately widened his eyes and said, "If you dare to lie to me, I will make you wish for death but be unable to die."

"I wouldn't dare!"

At this moment, Second-in-Command He couldn't care about much else and hurriedly spilled the beans.

It turned out that half a month ago, King Yu's second son, Guo Fan, arrived at the stronghold with Shen Xiuru, the woman who had whipped him.

King Yu, Guo Kui, intended to attack Xuzhou. Some time ago, the Salt Commandery near Yuzhou had already been captured by King Yu. This time, Guo Fan had just come ahead of time to reorganize these strongholds.

These refugees were also brought by Guo Fan. It was mainly because there had been a disaster in Yuzhou, and there was already a shortage of food. If these refugees were organized, they would also be a force.

And here in Xuzhou, last year's harvest was still good. These strongholds had existed for so many years, and their stored grain was enough to support quite a few people.

Therefore, Guo Fan set his sights here. On one hand, he integrated the nearby bandit forces, and on the other, he mixed the refugees he brought into the bandit ranks, which would also make it easier for him to reorganize them later.

"Then why do you have to listen to him?" Su Jiuchuan asked, frowning.

"After the matter is accomplished, they will give the boss a position as the city lord of a surrounding commandery," Second-in-Command He said helplessly. "Besides, Guo Fan is a Second-grade Martial Artist, so we have no choice."

Su Jiuchuan gasped. He was actually a Second-grade Martial Artist.

"Are you trying to get yourself killed?"

Su Jiuchuan was angry. You want me to steal silver from a Second-grade Martial Artist?

"Don't..." Second-in-Command He was startled. He had originally wanted to keep him in suspense, but he didn't dare to anymore and hurriedly said, "Guo Fan is not here, but the silver is in the stronghold."

"Oh!" Hearing this, Su Jiuchuan's expression softened. If that was the case, then he could still use his brain to figure something out.

"However, you must swear that you will not kill me!" Second-in-Command He had learned his lesson this time, looking as if he were ready to Face death. It seemed that without a clear promise, it wouldn't work.

"Aren't you afraid that I'll just say it casually and still kill you to silence you later?"

Second-in-Command He gritted his teeth and said, "Although my Realm is low, I know that the path of martial arts emphasizes having no obstacles in one's heart. If you break your promise, you will develop a Heart Demon in your martial arts, which will definitely not be worth the loss. Besides, you are still so young; it's not worth it to sacrifice yourself for a rough guy like me, right!"

Su Jiuchuan nodded. In this world where even a simulator existed, it was hard to say what the consequences of swearing recklessly would be. Of course, the most important thing was that it wasn't worth it for a guy like this.

Immediately, Su Jiuchuan swore an oath according to Second-in-Command He's request.

"How do you know Guo Fan brought five thousand taels of silver? And that he didn't take it with him when he left?"

Su Jiuchuan couldn't help but ask. If you said Guo Fan would tell this guy, he wouldn't believe it even if he were beaten to death.

"Because..." Second-in-Command He revealed a lecherous smile, "I overheard it."

It turned out that this stronghold had been managed by the two Yaksha Ghost brothers for many years. The two of them were bandits outside Xuzhou City, which was really a precarious existence, so they had made many arrangements.

For example, the silver hidden in this forest was one of their backup plans. They had also dug some secret passages in the stronghold that could connect several major buildings. This was also so that if something really happened one day, everyone would have a chance to run away.

That day, when Guo Fan brought people over, he showed off a few moves and subdued the two brothers. Yaksha Ghost had already accepted his fate, only urging Second-in-Command He to keep his tail tucked and behave himself.

However, that night, Second-in-Command He was depressed and drank a lot of wine. With the alcohol going to his head, he couldn't help but think of Shen Xiuru's graceful figure, and his heart immediately burned with unbearable desire.

He then quietly crept through the secret passage to Shen Xiuru's room, wanting to eavesdrop.

Who knew, he actually managed to hear it. Guo Fan was in the room that night, and when the two were discussing in low voices, they never thought that there would be someone listening in the secret passage under the room in the middle of the night.

This time, Guo Fan's main purpose was to integrate these greenwood forces. After all, he was the son of King Yu, so he naturally had funds when he came out. And he left five thousand taels of silver with Shen Xiuru, allowing her to act according to the situation.

Su Jiuchuan noticed the cunning in Second-in-Command He's eyes, and his thoughts shifted, roughly understanding what was going on.

Today, Second-in-Command He found some small matter to cause trouble with the refugees, and eventually had a conflict with Shen Xiuru. It was probably not accidental, right? He was likely planning to let Yaksha Ghost get into a conflict with Shen Xiuru for the sake of Face, so that he might fish in troubled waters?

It was just that he hadn't expected Yaksha Ghost to be much more sensible than him, immediately admitting defeat.

Now that Second-in-Command He told Su Jiuchuan about this silver, could it be that he not only wanted to save his life, but also had the intention of guiding two tigers to fight each other?