I Can See Your Combat Power
Chapter 1451 - Chapter 1451 Chapter 712 Pure Desire_2

Chapter 1451: Chapter 712: Pure Desire_2 Chapter 1451: Chapter 712: Pure Desire_2 Old Xu, who really didn’t feel like playing charades, activated his Tongyou Intention and then got a shock, “Where did the remaining three thousand five hundred gold go?”

“Of course it’s to pay our respects to the Steward.”

Kaba said matter-of-factly.

“We’re the guards transporting the goods, why should we pay him money?”

Old Xu said angrily, because he knew Kaba was telling the truth, but he simply couldn’t understand why that fat bastard on the stage should get three thousand five hundred gold for doing nothing.

“If we don’t pay him, why should he handpick us to escort the cargo?”

Kaba gave Old Xu a look as if he were an idiot, then patted his shoulder and soothed, “Come on, come on, I know your swordsmanship is good, and even if you took all five thousand gold, you wouldn’t feel guilty. But there are too many people able to do this job passing through Danmu Mountain to Yan Fu City, and to compete with these fierce escorts, there’s simply no other way. After all, the trip is short, just a few days, so just bear with it.”

“And what about you?”

No longer fixating on the portion about the Steward, Old Xu gave the pitch-black Kaba a glance, “You don’t even have the cultivation of the Mortal Realm, and yet you dare to act as a guard?”

“I’m not up for it, but that’s what you’re here for.”

Kaba said with a wink, “Your swordsmanship is so good, in case anything happens on the road, you must protect me. After we finish this job, I’ll have money to pay you back!”

Old Xu’s mouth twitched as he turned his head away, no longer wanting to look at this pitch-black boy who had integrated opportunism into his blood.

The process of recruiting guards was similar to a bidding process, but the plump Housekeeper–who had already come to an understanding with Kaba–naturally wouldn’t make a mistake.

By severely undercutting several escort agencies’ prices and driving them away, all that remained was a bunch of wandering martial artists.

Among the wandering warriors, the tall and handsome Old Xu naturally stood out the most. Of course, there was also the pitch-black young fellow, Kaba, next to him.

As the Steward of Zhen Mansion, Zhen Pan had a good eye, and out of the thousands of warriors who had passed under his watch, none had the demeanor of Old Xu. Although martial arts aren’t just about appearance, those with an outstanding spirit like him usually aren’t lacking in strength.

This also put the plump Steward’s mind at ease, feeling that although there were only Kaba and Old Xu, this trade route should still go smoothly.

Just as he was about to announce the final list, the distant cry of “Lady Zhan has arrived” made Zhen Pan’s fat face tremble.

The one called Lady Zhan in Zhen Mansion was naturally Zhen Ping’er, and although her reputation in Danmu Town was really not good, she held an extraordinary position in the Zhen Clan.

“Pay our respects to the Lady!”

The plump Zhen Pan flopped down onto the ground with a “plop,” paying homage to the people coming from the inner courtyard, his eyes full of zeal.

Even though the men of Danmu Town always fantasized about Zhen Ping’er behind her back, when the legendary woman actually appeared, they were still extremely nervous.

People have a herd mentality, especially when they are flustered and clueless.

Watching the previously shouting and ordering Housekeeper kneel so devoutly, the group of wandering warriors also staggered to one knee, bowing to the newcomers and chanting, “We pay our respects to Lady Zhan.”

In a courtyard where everyone had knelt, only Old Xu stood, with Kaba trying to pull him down but failing, earning a glare from Old Xu instead.

Saint Child of the Xu Clan, bowing to a widow in the south? Was the reputation of Xihesa Holy Land to be cast aside?

Old Xu stretched his neck, looking at the path Zhen Ping’er was coming from, pondering and secretly guessing in his heart.

Wondering just how enchanting the widow proclaimed as the number one beauty of Danmu Town really was.

Curious glances met with the slowly approaching lady of status for the first time, and both seemed startled.

But that surprise was well hidden, just a momentary distraction, and Lady Zhan–as if nothing had happened and not seeing the out-of-place Old Xu standing–motioned for the warriors to rise.

But inside, Old Xu was panicking, a true panic. During his recovery in the hot sea of Heavenly Pond, he had advanced his Tongming Sword Body by another level.

Apart from the intrinsic power of the Tongming Sword Body becoming even stronger, his Tongyou Intention had also gained some strange new quality.

It was that he could understand any woman’s desires by just looking into her eyes.

But human desires are complex; some are recent, some are long-term, some are needed right now, and some have been forgotten over the long years.

Having acquired this trait, Old Xu had also found that, through certain prompts and suggestions, he could even alter a woman’s short-term desires to a certain extent.

It was as if, by satisfying enough emotional needs, one could give way a little on the material side.

To win over a beauty desiring silk brocades and velvets, all it takes is sweet talk and flattery, along with an ordinary silk dress to seal the deal.

Similarly, even for a woman yearning for true love, if one is willing to spend heavily, she can “see” sincerity amidst the exorbitant expense.

It’s even simpler for the lustful; regardless of your wealth or morals, as long as you offer a smile and the right hints, they are ready to throw themselves into your arms, to give and take freely.

The transformation of the Tongyou Intention undoubtedly opened a new chapter in the cultivation of the Dao Child from Yuanzhou.

Becoming the playboy who shattered women’s hearts on the beaches of Danmu Town and the undefeated Dark Emperor of the love arena, all thanks to this evolved Tongyou Intention.

But as the number of women he read increased, Xu Lao Ying suddenly began to doubt whether love truly existed in this world.

Those women who professed their love for him revealed nothing but superficiality under the Tongyou Intention.

Xu Lao Ying even suspected that without changing to someone of equal status, knowing that any scion from a noble family could beckon them with a wave, they would heartlessly abandon their so-called love.

The initial guilt disappeared after this realization, and thereafter, Xu Lao Ying specifically sought out those frivolous butterflies of society.

Whether appearing noble or innocently pure, he could tell at a glance who was the true paragon of virtue and who was a loose woman.

However, the look he exchanged with Lady Zhan just now truly shocked him.

He could be certain he had never before met this woman famed throughout Danmu Town, but in that one glance, he clearly saw from her eyes the avalanche and tsunami-like desire from the depths of her heart.

There was no impurity, just naked, raw longing for him.

That longing was not of the flesh, nor of the heart, but closer to a deep, resolute conviction.

It was as if a lone key had found its lock amidst a sea of millions, that kind of ecstatic joy.

It was just one look, utterly absurd, and Xu Lao Ying felt thoroughly uncomfortable.

Although Lady Zhan shifted her gaze away after that moment and pretended as if nothing happened, casually inquiring about the steward’s work progress,

Xu Lao Ying was certain he had been marked by this woman.

‘Well, if she has her sights on me, so be it.’

Xu Lao Ying curled his lip, what’s the harm in sacrificing himself just once, who you sleep with doesn’t matter.

That anomalously carefree Xu Lao Ying quickly adjusted his attitude, watching as Lady Zhan gracefully departed.

An internal advantage meant that he and Kaba effortlessly defeated all competitors under various conditions,

In the presence of the distraught steward’s expression, they took on the job of guarding the Zhen Clan’s caravan all the way to Yan Fu City.

After Zhen Pan escorted the two to the side hall to dine with other stewards of the caravan, they officially became the guards for this Zhen Clan’s venture.

After dinner, Zhen Pan returned to Zhen Mansion and was summoned by Lady Zhan.

“Who are the two that took on the escort mission today?”

Zhen Pan’s chubby face wrinkled, fearing his covert kickback had been discovered, and with a “pia ji,” he knelt on the ground.

“This servant… this servant…”

“No matter what methods you use, find out everything about those two.”

Ignoring the steward curled up on the ground, Zhen Ping’er spoke faintly, “Also, once the caravan arrives in Yan Fu City, tell them to come to the mansion to collect the rest of their commission.”

‘It’s over, it’s all over, she really knows.’

Convinced his kickback had been exposed, Zhen Pan’s face fell as he nodded in agreement, then bowed and withdrew.

…

Longzhou Calendar, the year 1790, early November

The Longxi Alliance faced the most severe challenge since its inception, with several elite squads from the main branches of the Evil King Palace missing without a trace. According to the Wind Media Department’s assessment, it was likely they were heading towards Longxi.

Tang Zhi urgently summoned the leaders of the Wind Media Departments from seven cities for a secret meeting. The topic was how to arrange defenses so that the Wind Media Department could provide early warnings.

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