Chapter 50

"Who do you want to kill?"

Gu Yang went straight to the point after entering the room.

The woman also realized that this person did not like idle talk, so she said, "The head merchant of the Fang family, Lin Ge, a Fourth Rank, skilled in the use of poisons."

This choice did not surprise Gu Yang too much.

For her to offer 150,000 taels, the target was naturally not an ordinary person. At least, he wouldn't have to kill Lin Zisheng or a Second Rank of the Fang family, in which case, he would have had to directly turn her away.

A Fourth Rank, this deal was worth it.

Gu Yang kept a straight face and said, "I'm afraid I can't help you. Killing the head merchant of the Fang family, I can't bear their retaliation."

The woman took off her hood, revealing long hair like a waterfall, and said, "Let me introduce myself. I am Xue E, currently managing the Fang family after my late husband."

Gu Yang was very surprised. The woman in front of him was actually the wife of the former head of the Fang family, the spokesperson of the Fang family, and the rumored lover of the second son of the Lin family.

This woman was not simple. Born into an ordinary wealthy family, she was favored by the former head of the Fang family, who insisted on marrying her.

After that, she became a widow at a young age but managed to suppress the elders and descendants of the Fang family, becoming the leader of the Fang family as a woman.

He originally thought that she relied on her relationship with the second son of the Lin family to suppress the Fang family.

Now it seemed that was not the case.

She actually came secretly, willing to spend 150,000 taels to kill her own family's head merchant.

This was not a small amount of money.

Xue E sighed softly, "You must be wondering why I want to kill my own family's head merchant. In fact, Lin Ge is a spy planted by Lin Zisheng in our Fang family, gradually eroding the foundation of our Fang family. If we don't eliminate him, our centuries-old family business will be hollowed out."

"My entire Fang family has long desired to kill this villain. If you can eliminate him, our Fang family will cover for you."

After hearing her words, Gu Yang thought, "The upper echelons are really chaotic."

"Are you not afraid that I will turn around and inform the Longhu Gang?"

Xue E said sadly, "It's just a matter of fighting to the death with Lin Zisheng."

Gu Yang lightly tapped his fingers on the table, seemingly considering, but in fact, he had already opened the system.

Whether this could be done depended on the level of danger.

A single simulation with the life simulator would make everything clear.

His cost was only 5,000 taels, but the profit was as high as 150,000 taels. This deal was worth it.

...

Xue E saw that Gu Yang seemed to be thinking and did not interrupt, waiting quietly.

She looked at the overly young man in front of her, who, despite his powerful strength, was not at all showy, mature and restrained, unlike any of the talented martial artists she had seen.

Her late husband was the most outstanding genius in the history of the Fang family, a First Rank at the age of thirty, not inferior to any of the prodigies.

Unfortunately, he ultimately failed to take that step.

If her husband were still alive, how could the Fang family have fallen to such a state?

She felt a bit disheartened.

At this moment, Gu Yang stopped tapping his fingers and said, "I can agree to it, but I need to collect half the deposit first. No refunds, regardless of the outcome."

"Agreed."

Xue E, a decisive person, immediately agreed, "The banknote will be delivered to your residence early tomorrow morning."

After the discussion, she left.

Leaving the courtyard, an old woman emerged from the shadows, "Madam, he agreed?"

Xue E nodded, but her expression did not relax at all.

"Are you worried he will break his word?"

She shook her head, "Even if he doesn't act, we will. This visit was just a test. If it works, great; if not, it won't affect our plan."

Since she learned that Gu Yang defeated Tian Fei for money, she had this idea. If she could use money to eliminate Lin Ge, that would be best.

She did not place all her hopes on this unknown young martial artist.

The old woman was somewhat worried, "Is it too hasty to act now? What about the young master..."

"We have no time left."

Xue E interrupted her, "After Lin Zisheng obtained that thing, his strength has soared. It won't be long before he reaches the First Rank. At that time, it will be the end of the Fang family. Now is our only chance."

She added with a cold laugh, "Lin Zisheng, blinded by lust, dared to covet the youngest disciple of the Sword Palace. The people of the Sword Palace are the most protective. If he fails, at most the disciple will seek revenge. If he succeeds, his death is imminent. The entire Lin family will face disaster."

"Regardless, the Lin family will not allow him to act recklessly. This is an opportunity, and we must not miss it."

The old woman did not speak again, clearly convinced.

...

After sending Xue E away, Gu Yang looked at the system's simulation.

[At 22, you are already a Fourth Rank martial artist. You brought Su Qingzhi and Ling Ling to Pingjun City, defeated Tian Fei with one strike, and became famous in Pingjun.]

[At night, Xue E of the Fang family visited, asking you to take action to kill the head merchant Lin Ge for 150,000 taels. You agreed.]

[Several days later, you infiltrated Lin Ge's home and killed him.]

[The next night, Xue E gave you the 150,000 taels as promised.]

[Six months later, Xu Ruomei challenged you, using a forbidden technique to forcefully break through to the Third Rank, killing you and dying from her own injuries. Died at 23.]

From the result, after he killed Lin Ge, neither the Fang family nor Lin Zisheng retaliated against him.

At least, not within six months.

Then, six months later, he was killed by Xu Ruomei, the sixth on the Red Beauty List.

Didn't he break her dao heart with one strike? Why could she still forcefully break through to the Third Rank? This made no sense.

Gu Yang now understood that whenever he gained some benefit, he would encounter huge trouble.

Taking 30,000 taels from Su Qingzhi offended the Liu family and the Fifth Prince, leading to countless pursuits.

Obtaining the Shadow Thief's treasure map brought him trouble with Cao Yiyi, who wouldn't let him off.

Defeating Tian Fei, earning 65,000 taels and a treasure map, inexplicably made him a mortal enemy of Xu Ruomei, a disciple of the Sword Palace.

This was clearly targeting him.

If he killed Lin Ge, he would definitely offend Lin Zisheng.

Don't take everyone for fools; if Lin Ge was suddenly assassinated, it would be strange not to suspect him.

This second son of the Lin family was a Second Rank powerhouse.

Despite this, Gu Yang decided to take the job. 150,000 taels, too tempting.

He had already come to terms with it. Even if he did nothing and offended no one, he would still mysteriously encounter trouble and die mysteriously.

As long as he could make money and not immediately invite death, he would do it.

As for the trouble that would follow, forget about six months; with enough money, breaking through to the First Rank in a few months wouldn't be difficult.

The key was to make money.

PS: This chapter makes up for yesterday's.