Water Ink Panel: Starting with Bow Technique to Hunt the Sun and Patrol the Skies
Chapter 67 - 66 What if I don't agree?

Shen Qing stepped into the room, the first thing that caught his eye was a stretch of bluish-gray brick flooring.

The surface of the bricks was somewhat worn, and there were some undulations and twists, obviously due to the passage of time.

Besides these, the room had some simple wooden furniture. Though not luxurious, each piece exuded an antique charm.

They appeared somewhat out of place, like pieces cobbled together from different sources.

Shen Qing withdrew his gaze and took two steps forward, looking up.

Zhao Ba was sitting in a tall wooden chair, with a wolf skin gleaming faintly draped over the back, looking at him with a smile that was not quite a smile, exuding a unique sense of pressure an authoritative figure has.

Following him, Xiao Zhi felt like a rabbit that had mistakenly entered a tiger's lair, and the anxiety and unease in his heart arose uncontrollably.

He took a deep breath, trying hard to appear calm.

However, his demeanor was noticed by someone with a sharp eye, causing them to laugh.

Zhao Ba's gaze swept over the people behind Shen Qing, his eyes deep and sharp.

Seeing that Shen Qing was not alone, his eyebrows knitted together.

Clearly, he only sent for Shen Qing alone, so why did so many people come at once?

Did this not mean many people knew, and how could he place a spy in this mess?

A mere small hunter, did he need to win him over?

"Two useless fools, can't even get one person right."

Zhao Ba felt dissatisfied, but fortunately, he was a person who had seen big storms and waves, and he quickly adjusted, his voice loud and forceful, "You are Shen Qing?"

Shen Qing quickly stepped forward, clasped his fists, and said neither obsequiously nor arrogantly, "Boss, it is indeed me. I wonder what Boss wants from me?"

Just at that moment, with his "Never Forget" ability, he caught a slight emotional fluctuation in Zhao Ba when he saw Xiao Zhi and the others.

Shen Qing knew he had made the right move by bringing more people.

At the very least, his momentum was much stronger than if he had come alone, disrupting the opponent's original plan and giving himself a slight edge.

Zhao Ba motioned for Shen Qing to sit down.

Shen Qing glanced at the high chair covered with wolf skin, did not refuse or make a fuss, and cautiously sat on a wooden chair beside it.

The people behind him, Xiao Zhi and Ouyang Tie Niu, followed suit.

At this moment, Ouyang Tie Niu sensed something was off in the atmosphere here.

He initially thought Zhao Ba had merely called Shen Qing for some casual questioning or extortion.

Now it seemed much more troublesome than he thought.

So many people, it wouldn't be easy to run.

When he circled behind Shen Qing, he murmured heavily in his ear, "You've gotten me into deep trouble, gotta get more money!"

Shen Qing glared at Ouyang Tie Niu, silently cursing him for being nosy and telling him to shut up.

Ouyang Tie Niu ignored him, his eyes darting around, planning his escape route in case of conflict.

Zhao Ba picked up a cup of tea, gently blew on it, then slowly drank it down.

He put the cup down and cast his gaze towards Shen Qing again, "I heard you are a hunter from Hongshan Village and practice martial arts at Linfeng Hall now. I specifically invited you here today to ask you for a favor."

Shen Qing's heart tightened, knowing that the main topic was about to be introduced.

Waves began to surge in his heart, but he calmly said, "Please, Boss, as long as it's within my capabilities, I will do my best."

Zhao Ba asked, "Have you heard about the Mi Gang and Linfeng Hall?"

Shen Qing replied without hesitation, "I've heard a bit, but I'm not very clear about the specifics, don't know much."

"You don't need to know much, you just need to know Mi Gang is at odds with Li Linfeng, and Mi Gang is strong, that's all." Zhao Ba said leisurely, "Recently, Li Linfeng's first and fourth disciples were injured by Mi Gang, leaving Li Linfeng in quite the predicament. Honestly, in my view, Linfeng Hall won't hold out much longer."

"So, what does this have to do with why Boss called me here today?" Shen Qing vaguely guessed Zhao Ba's purpose but continued to play dumb, probing further.

Zhao Ba spoke in a commanding tone with a hint of condescension, "Though my place is small, it does have some ties with Mi Gang. The medicinal recipes, martial arts, and training methods Linfeng Hall can give you, I can also give you, and you only need to help me with a small task."

"Oh, no, it's not just you." A sly glint flashed in Zhao Ba's eyes as he continued, "Coincidently, I have two management positions empty in Yihe Square on the west side of the city. If you agree, I don't mind giving those two positions to you."

Upon hearing this, Ouyang Tie Niu, standing behind Shen Qing, became a bit excited and poked Shen Qing's back, enviously whispering, "Quickly agree, two managerial positions, earning five to sixty taels a year is not an issue. This is Boss showing you favor."

But Shen Qing remained unmoved.

Instead, upon hearing this, a chill ran through his heart.

Since such an enticing condition was offered, what Zhao Ba wanted him to do must be no small matter.

Shen Qing pondered for a while, brewing his words, "Boss, what exactly do you want us to do? I'm just an ordinary little hunter, I'm afraid I might not be up to the task."

Zhao Ba stood up, walked down from the high chair to the center of the hall, and looked directly at Shen Qing and the others, "What I want you to do is simple. You just need to tell me everything happening inside Linfeng Hall, closely watch Li Linfeng. Later, if the opportunity arises, lure him out or add something to his food. You see, it's simple, right?"

Simple?

Simple, my foot!

Shen Qing wasn't a fool, and neither was Li Linfeng.

Even if he showed any sign of carrying out these tasks, Li Linfeng would be the first to get rid of him.

It also indicated from another angle just how dangerous it was on Linfeng Hall's side.

Shen Qing took a deep, sharp breath of cold air, but his heart was like a turbulent sea.

Zhao Ba looked at Shen Qing and the others, relaxed and at ease.

If he remembered correctly, Shen Qing had only entered Linfeng Hall for less than a month and was just a greenhorn stepping into martial arts.

A small hunter like Shen Qing, who had emerged from nowhere, had no extra options, and would just be manipulated by him.

When Zhao Ba felt everything was under control, Shen Qing suddenly stood up and faced him.

After a long while, this little hunter said firmly, "What if I don't agree?"

Shen Qing's words were like a thunderclap, exploding in the small hall.

Rejection!

He actually rejected it!

Zhao Ba's smile instantly froze on his face, becoming furious, "What did you say?"

"I said, what if I don't agree?" Shen Qing repeated, his voice crystal clear to everyone present.

Behind Shen Qing, Ouyang Tie Niu anxiously said, "Stop talking, Boss will kill you."

Shen Qing remained unmoved.

Ouyang Tie Niu had an extremely grim expression, "Crazy, crazy!"

"Fine, fine." Zhao Ba, extremely angered, forcefully laughed, "Then don't blame me for not respecting your wishes."

At that moment, Shen Qing shouted towards the outside, "Uncle, take action!"

Just as he finished speaking, an arrow flew through the air straight towards Zhao Ba's back.

Zhao Ba was greatly shocked.

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