Afterlife Department

Chapter 574 – Collaboration

Although Yi Bing, Huo Ling, Qian San, Wu Ling, Shi Yi and Qi Bai don't need to sleep, they still 'woke up' in the morning to act like humans and met with Hu Tisong.

"Thank you, sir Hu, for your efforts last night. We slept safe and sound last night. If not for you, who knows if we will…" Huo Ling heaved a sigh while Yi Bing's brow twitched.

Hu Tisong smiled. "It is our duty to protect the people." He answered. "But, you really aren't from jianghu. Did you come here for fun to watch the Martial Conference that will happen next month?" he asked.

Huo Ling's eyes brightened when he heard Hu Tisong's words. "Yes. We do!" he answered with a big grin.

Yi Bing, Qian San, Wu Ling, Shi Yi and Qi Bai who remembered that the boatman thinks they are after some godly medicine. "…" why do we have a feeling that we should start to count Huo Ling's lies from now? They thought, though they didn't say anything to not expose Huo Ling's act.

Luo Zhilai and Hu Tisong who were told by a certain friend, who has a current occupation of boatman, to watch over these 'people' who came to look for medicine and to test them. "…" they actually aren't here for medicine?! They thought and suppressed the shock they felt.

Although their friend said that these 'people' are suspicious, clearly he knows that they really aren't from jianghu. The two of them also can vouch it using their illustrious names. Although one of them seemed to know some things about jianghu, yet all of his knowledge are superficial.

Who are these people? Hu Tisong and Luo Zhilai thought and their gazes met before they immediately looked away. The jianghu is already chaotic and is about to become more chaotic soon… so, what are these people here for? No wonder their boatman friend is deeply worried. Although these young people aren't from jianghu, their intention is unclear. But, as righteous individuals, they can't let these six 'people' die, albeit they are suspicious.

"Ehem." Hu Tisong coughed as he composed himself. "Young sir Huo, young sir Yi, young sir Qian, young sir Wu, young sir Shi, and young sir Qi, you can ask for any compensation, as long as it is within our capabilities, in exchange of your cooperation with our sect yesterday." He said.

"A compensation?!" Huo Ling exclaimed in shock before he shook his head. "No, no! We can't receive any compensation… instead, it is us who should compensate you!" he said as he immediately took out a large money pouch from his sleeve.

Yi Bing, Qian San, Wu Ling, Shi Yi and Qi Bai. "…" damn. He is really using their magical space briefcase by all he could! They thought.

Hu Tisong and Hu Linci. "…" he is slapping our face, right?! He is slapping our face with this much money, right?!?! They thought and felt being blinded by the gold ingots that overflowed from the large money pouch. They felt that this should be the largest money pouch that they have seen.

Luo Zhilai. "…" these people are really, really rich. I wonder from which families they are from. It might be possible to have a partnership with their families… he thought as the abacus in his mind moved fast.

Hu Tisong's brow twitched but he suppressed his emotions. "We are honored, very honored, young sirs." He spoke. "But, we also can't accept any compensation." He lied with a stiff smile.

In fact, his heart is deeply bleeding. Although their Clear Lake Sect isn't poor, it also can't be called rich. A mosquito meat is still meat… but with this money, their Clear Lake Sect will definitely be rich overnight! Unfortunately, they have to keep their noble images even if there is a mountain of gold before them.

Hu Linci saw the shining gold ingots and secretly clicked his tongue. These people really can make one's teeth itch. No wonder the Beggar Gang risked disobeying the Alliance's Order to not attack the common people. It's because these people are very, very rich! Just where did they come from? Why didn't they hear of any family that is this rich? He thought, puzzled. If they did, many sects would have clamored for them to support them.

The last time that he heard of a very wealthy family, it was the Zhuo family that has fallen overnight after they were all killed… he thought and immediately stopped his thoughts. What happened to the Zhuo family is really tragic that one thinks as if they could hear them wailing every night when they pass by their manor. Thus, now, no one dared to pass by the Zhuo family's manor every night or even when dusk arrives.

It isn't possible that these six 'people' are from the Zhuo family. The entire Zhuo family was killed. Even its last survivor, Zhuo Xia, is now dead. So, these six 'people' should be from another wealthy family. Since Hu Linci has a good impression of them, he hopes that these six 'people' won't be killed like the Zhuo family.

Being envied brings nothing good.

"How about this?" Hu Tisong spoke. "Since the young sirs wants to witness the liveliness of jianghu, why don't you go with our Clear Lake Sect next month?" he asked. "If you agree, let us meet here next month." He said.

"Really?!" Huo Ling exclaimed, obviously very excited.

"Ehem." Luo Zhilai coughed, catching their attention. "If you want to, you can stay here in my inn. I will give you a discount." He offered.

"A discount?!" Huo Ling asked as his eyes widened. Then, he shook his head. "No, no! We shouldn't take advantage of you kind-hearted people! We have to pay!" he said.

Hu Tisong and Luo Zhilai who were testing them earlier but were labeled as 'kind-hearted'. "…" dang… although the intention of these people is unclear, looking at this young sir Huo right now, why does he seem actually naïve? They thought and suddenly felt a pang of guilt.

"But…" Luo Zhilai wanted to refuse.

"A good man had to be honest and should never towards other take advantage!" Huo Ling said in a self-righteous manner, as if he is the one who is the hero right now instead of Hu Tisong.

Hu Tisong who used the Beggar Gang's attack to gain the trust of Huo Ling's group felt like he was shot on his knee. "…" this guy… if he just doesn't look innocent right now, I would think that he was subtly verbally attacking us since earlier… he thought and grimaced.

Yi Bing, Qian San, Wu Ling, Shi Yi and Qi Bai. "…" no. You are right with what you are thinking. He is coating his 'kind' words with a very lethal poison, so you shouldn't be fooled with his innocent mask that he is using to hide his foxy grin. They thought and looked at Hu Tisong with sympathy in their eyes.

Yi Bing can't help but recall the previous world where Huo Ling deceived Li Yan, Li Li and Shi Nana. It was a very brilliant act, and he really feels proud of Huo Ling.

"Then, it is a deal?" Li Zhilai asked and looked at Hu Tisong with hesitation in his eyes.

Hu Tisong nodded. "Then, we will be seeing young sirs here in Lailai Inn next month to fetch you!" he said and smiled at Huo Ling before he turned to Yi Bing, Qian San, Wu Ling, Shi Yi and Qi Bai.

"Thank you! I really look forward to that day!" Huo Ling answered as he brightly smiled.

"Oh. By the way, I will go with them, too." Luo Zhilai told Hu Tisong.

Hu Tisong who was about to leave with Hu Linci froze. He slowly turned a hundred and eighty degree tof ace Luo Zhilai. "… what did you just say?" he asked as his face slowly darkened.

But, Luo Zhilai's expression is calm. "I said, I will also go to the Martial Conference." He answered.

Hu Tisong's face is brewing a storm. Hu Linci shuddered and immediately took Huo Ling and the others, who wanted to watch the drama, away.

"Luo Zhilai. Don't overestimate yourself." Hu Tisong spoke after he saw that the outsiders aren't here anymore. He really appreciates Hu Linci for being sensible.

"Aren't they also not form jianghu? I also want to go with them to watch the fun." Luo Zhilai spoke with a flat tone.

"Luo Zhilai!" Hu Tisong's voice finally rose. "You and them aren't the same!" he said and glared at Luo Zhilai. "They are just outsiders. Meanwhile, you… do I have to remind you of your identity?!" he asked.

Luo Zhilai didn't answer.

"Luo Zhilai, the young master of the Ruojian Valley. You leaving the jianghu barely saved your life." Hu Tisong spoke in a low voice. "You already decreased the others' vigilance towards you over the years after seeing that your business is flourishing, indicating that you won't return to jianghu." He explained.

"Hu Tisong." Luo Zhilai cut him off. "But, I want to return.." He told him in a soft voice.