Chapter 10

The treasure brought by the mountain wind actually amounted to more than 5,000 taels, exceeding Gu Yang's expectations.

This amount of money was enough for him to conduct over a hundred simulations.

But wait, after breaking through to the Seventh Rank, the price would definitely increase.

Gu Yang opened the system and took a look.

【Do you want to use the Life Simulator? One use costs 500 gold.】

His eyelids twitched.

It had increased tenfold.

This was a bit excessive.

Fortunately, his harvest this time was sufficient.

5,000 taels would be enough for him to conduct ten simulations. Accumulating continuously, breaking through to the Sixth Rank should not be a problem.

"Clack... Clack..."

Suddenly, a sound of teeth chattering brought Gu Yang back to his senses.

He turned his head and saw that the girl beside him was pale and shivering uncontrollably. She was clearly freezing.

Just as he was about to speak, a drunken voice came from above, "Beauty, I'm here..." followed by a loud, rough door-pushing sound.

The girl beside Gu Yang's face changed dramatically, and she suddenly looked at him with a pleading gaze, "Young Master... Clack, please... please... Clack, save... save my... young... lady..."

From her reaction and what she said, Gu Yang could already piece together the general plot.

A young lady and her maid had been captured by a group of bandits and were to be made their wives.

What a pitiful situation.

"Be quiet."

Gu Yang grabbed her arm with one hand and clung to the well wall with the other, climbing up like a gecko.

After landing on the ground, he saw that the girl was shivering from the cold. He placed his hand on her back and transmitted a stream of Red Sun True Qi.

The girl, who was almost frozen stiff, felt a surge of warmth from her back, and the chill was completely dispelled.

Gu Yang released his hand, picked up the ghost-head saber, and walked towards the house.

...

Inside the room, a violent voice echoed, "... You said you wanted a proper marriage, to be carried in a grand sedan chair, and I did all that. What more do you want?"

Then came the sound of something being thrown to the ground.

Gu Yang approached the slightly ajar door and saw two thick red candles burning inside. From his angle, he could only see a man in an ill-fitting wedding gown, with a full beard.

This man must be the ruthless bandit, Mountain Wind.

"Don't be ungrateful. My patience with you is limited. Damn it, I've never been gentle with any other woman. Why now..."

Gu Yang gently pushed the door open and finally saw the woman inside.

Dressed in a red wedding gown, illuminated by the red candles, was a face of despair and beauty. She held a dagger in her hand, pressing it against her neck, and said resolutely, "I would rather die than marry a bandit."

So beautiful!

Gu Yang felt a bright light in his eyes. This was the most beautiful and graceful woman he had ever seen in his two lifetimes. Her determined expression was captivating.

No wonder even a bloodthirsty brute like Mountain Wind was captivated by her.

"Stop!"

Seeing the blade cut into her white skin, drawing blood, Mountain Wind was shocked and panicked, "Don't do this... I'll stop being a bandit, okay? Put the knife down, and I'll agree to anything."

"..."

Gu Yang was surprised by Mountain Wind's almost pleading look.

Is this really the Mountain Wind who kills without blinking, sparing neither women nor children?

Could this be true love?

The woman in the wedding gown said coldly, "Fine, I want you to die now."

Mountain Wind, hearing this, exploded in anger, "Do you hate me so much?"

The woman's gaze was like a knife, "If you don't die, I will."

"No, if I die, Old Three will definitely take you over. I can't let you fall into his hands."

"Then kill all your subordinates before you die."

"They are my brothers. You're trying to make me do something unjust—Who?"

Mountain Wind suddenly shouted.

The next moment, there was a cry of pain, and the woman's dagger was already taken away by Mountain Wind.

This brute was surprisingly cunning.

Even Gu Yang almost thought he had been discovered. It turned out to be a diversion, taking advantage of the woman's momentary distraction to snatch the dagger from her.

Looking at the wound on her neck, Mountain Wind's eyes showed some pain, and he said in a gentle voice, "I won't let you die. Tonight, we will consummate our marriage. Once you bear my child, you will naturally follow me willingly."

The woman's face turned ashen, and her lips trembled as she hissed, "If you touch me, I will kill myself here tomorrow."

Mountain Wind said with deep affection, "I will guard you for twelve hours and won't let you take your own life. If you don't eat, I'll force-feed you... I won't let you die."

These words made the woman feel even more desperate, truly experiencing the feeling of being unable to live or die.

Suddenly, a glimmer of hope appeared in her hollow eyes.

A figure was reflected in her eyes.

Someone had entered the room without her noticing.

"Clap, clap, clap..."

Three claps echoed, startling Mountain Wind, who turned around sharply to see a young man in white, carrying a long sword on his back.

The young man praised, "They say Mountain Wind is a cold-blooded butcher who kills without mercy. I didn't expect you to be a man of sentiment. You are righteous and devoted."

"Who are you?"

Mountain Wind felt bitter. This young man's demeanor clearly indicated he was from a noble family.

...

Gu Yang outside the door was also startled. He had just felt a shadow pass by him, moving so fast he couldn't react.

This suddenly appearing young man looked to be about sixteen or seventeen, but his tone was old and condescending.

However, since someone was helping, it was better. He could save his strength and avoid getting his hands dirty.

After all, the most important thing was already in his hands.

"Zheng Renjie!"

The young man in white spoke calmly, but his inherent pride was unmistakable.

Mountain Wind's eyes narrowed, "The Zheng family?"

The beautiful woman sitting on the bed's eyes lit up with hope. With her discernment, she could tell that this young man's strength far exceeded Mountain Wind's.

She also knew that the Zheng family was the leading noble family in Xiang Prefecture. Mountain Wind had been wreaking havoc in Xiang Prefecture for years, and this Zheng family descendant must have come to eliminate him.

Finally, she was saved.

She almost burst into tears of joy.

Mountain Wind turned around, looked deeply at the woman by the bed, then turned to face Zheng Renjie and said calmly, "Go ahead. I only ask that you spare my subordinates and treat her well. I haven't touched her yet."

"Agreed!"

Zheng Renjie clapped his hands, "Indeed, you are a man of honor. From now on, follow me."

These words made the three people present almost disbelieve their ears.