152: Mr. Yuan is generous

Lin Du's tone was casual, but Thousand Blade Drunk's expression changed.

"You are bluffing me!"

"How could an NPC give you so many overpowered items!"

Thousand Blade Drunk was somewhat unconvinced.

He had been in the game for so many years, yet he had never seen any player manage to have such a good relationship with an NPC.

The clown opposite must be bluffing!

...

"Which death-seeking thing dares to act presumptuously in my Brother Ye's merchant guild?"

Just as Thousand Blade Drunk was questioning him, a cold voice suddenly sounded from behind him.

An old man dressed in Taoist robes with an ethereal, immortal aura walked in.

Thousand Blade Drunk turned his head to look behind him.

When he saw the words "Du Qing" above the robed old man's head, his complexion changed instantly.

"Master Du Qing!"

Du Qing glanced sideways at Thousand Blade Drunk and walked with steady steps to Lin Du's side.

"Brother Ye, which blind thing is acting presumptuously here?"

"Tell your big brother, and I will vent your anger for you!"

Although Du Qing was asking Lin Du, his gaze landed directly on Thousand Blade Drunk.

Being stared at by a top-tier NPC, Thousand Blade Drunk felt his scalp tingle.

Had the relationship between Night Ember and Master Du Qing reached such a level?

Thousand Blade Drunk was shocked!

Lin Du pointed at Thousand Blade Drunk with a smile.

"Brother Du, this person wanted to kill me just now."

"If it weren't for the magic-sealing formation you set up to protect me, I'm afraid I would have been killed by him five times over by now..."

"What!"

Upon hearing this, a fierce aura instantly erupted from Du Qing's body.

Under this terrifying aura, Thousand Blade Drunk trembled, his expression changing repeatedly.

He stared at Lin Du with a dark face, gritting his teeth.

"Night Ember, I admit defeat today."

"We shall meet again if fate allows!"

After tossing out these words, Thousand Blade Drunk prepared to slip away.

"Wait!" Lin Du suddenly called out to Thousand Blade Drunk.

"You're just leaving like this, do you not want your nephew's life?"

"You haven't paid the ransom money yet!"

Thousand Blade Drunk's brows furrowed, "Do not push me too far!"

Lin Du sneered.

Beside him, Master Du Qing walked step by step toward Thousand Blade Drunk.

"You want to leave after bullying my brother?"

"It's not that easy!"

Thousand Blade Drunk clenched his fists tightly, his gaze frighteningly gloomy.

Seeing this, Lin Du said, "Brother Du, didn't you happen to be short of a handyman?"

"Although this guy's build is a bit thin, he can barely make do."

"Let him stay and work the forge for you!"

Du Qing grinned and chuckled.

"Good idea!"

With the two of them singing in harmony, Thousand Blade Drunk completely lost his composure.

He glared at Lin Du with an unwilling expression.

"I admit defeat today."

"Speak, how much do you want!"

Lin Du smiled and slowly extended one finger.

"Not too much, just give 100,000 years of 'lifespan value' as a token..."

"How much?"

"100,000?" Thousand Blade Drunk was like a cat whose tail had been stepped on.

"Night Ember, don't you dare ask for an exorbitant price!"

Lin Du didn't say a word, and turned to look at Du Qing again.

Du Qing understood the hint. With a wave of his hand, a white flame cage appeared out of thin air, trapping Thousand Blade Drunk's body.

"If you don't want to give 100,000, then stay and work for me!"

Whoosh—

Thousand Blade Drunk's heart went completely cold.

The searing heat from the flame cage burned his skin painfully.

"I'll give it!"

"I'll give it!!"

In this situation, Thousand Blade Drunk had no choice but to admit defeat.

If he were truly imprisoned to work in the Blacksmith Shop, his future would be ruined.

Thousand Blade Drunk clenched his teeth so hard they were about to shatter; he had to swallow this bitter pill.

He had already recorded this debt in his heart, and when he found the right opportunity, he would definitely make Night Ember pay it back double!

...

Thousand Blade Drunk came aggressively and left dejectedly.

Leaving behind 100,000 years of 'lifespan value'...

Ning Fengya, Hong Jiu'er, and Miss Bu Dong, the three women watched from the side in stunned silence.

Little stars were already twinkling in Miss Bu Dong's eyes, which were covered by a black cloth.

"Black-Hearted Boss, you are truly ruthless!"

Thinking of the contract she had signed, Miss Bu Dong actually felt that Lin Du had been very conscientious toward her.

Only ten years of freedom, it wasn't much at all!

Lin Du personally escorted Du Qing back to the Blacksmith Shop.

Just now, when Thousand Blade Drunk came to cause trouble, Lin Du used his thoughts to have Silver King go to the Blacksmith Shop and call Du Qing.

Du Qing and Lin Du had long since become familiar with each other; they had a tacit understanding and went along with the act.

As for the stack of talismans in Lin Du's hand, they were actually just some failed experimental scraps that Du Qing had given him earlier.

Other than being able to bluff people, they had no other use...

With 100,000 years of 'lifespan value' in hand, Lin Du's net worth skyrocketed once again.

He had originally intended to go to Black Phoenix City today to study how to solve the Death Waltz problem, but with this delay, he had to cancel the trip for now.

Lin Du let Ning Fengya go back first, and today's five-hour protection time was canceled.

However, for the sake of safety in reality, Lin Du asked Ning Fengya to come here at 5:00 AM.

This was to ensure that Ning Fengya would not log out of the game before 5:00 AM...

Ning Fengya left.

Lin Du lay on the reclining chair, enjoying a foot massage while sending a message to Yuan Shu.

【Night Ember: Boss Yuan, if it's convenient, please help me collect some qi blood stones. The more, the better!】

The shadow dragons fang is currently in its first-rank state, and its strength is equivalent to a level 100 SSS-grade perfect quality weapon.

This strength was already very high, but Lin Du was not satisfied.

A great battle had taken place between the Three Kingdoms and the Peak of the Forbidden City today, and it was estimated that quite a few qi blood stones would be produced. Lin Du prepared to take advantage of this opportunity to secure all the qi blood stones.

After sending the message to Yuan Shu, Lin Du posted another one on the World Channel.

【Night Ember: Purchasing qi blood stones at a high price. I'll take as many as you have; come to the Ye Clan Merchant Guild to trade!】

After sending the two messages, Lin Du looked at the resentful-looking Miss Red Wine.

"Miss Red Wine, I would like to interview you."

"As a former high-level member of the Peak of the Forbidden City, with the war between the Three Kingdoms and the Peak of the Forbidden City, how do you feel right now?"

"Are you worried about the safety of your former comrades-in-arms?"

Hong Jiu'er looked up and glared fiercely at Lin Du.

"None of your business!"

"Fraudster, black-hearted merchant, you bully others by flaunting your connection with powerful people."

"I'll be waiting for the day justice is served to you!"

Hong Jiu'er was full of hostility.

Lin Du sighed softly and closed his eyes helplessly.

"Getting angry hurts your health, stay calm."

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