Chapter 87

These days, Gu Yang has been living comfortably, but he hasn't forgotten the crisis.

Chu Xiyue can't always travel with him; at most, she will leave after a year. When that time comes, no one will be able to block the Lin family's First Rank.

His balance is down to 5.3 million, enough for only five simulations, definitely not enough to break through to First Rank.

So, he has been considering how to make a big score.

In addition to discussing martial arts with Chu Xiyue, he has also been gathering information about various major forces.

Now, he has finally encountered a perfect opportunity.

The Qian family, the richest family in the world.

The Qian family's only legitimate daughter is now under attack.

Is there a better opportunity than this?

Gu Yang immediately opened the system, spent 100,000, and initiated a simulation.

These days, he has been digesting the results of the previous simulation and hasn't used the simulator.

In a blink, the simulation results were out.

He only had time to glance at it, seeing the words "Qian Xi Yun was successfully saved" and that she lived for a few more years, which reassured him.

As long as it doesn't immediately bring fatal danger, it's not a problem for him.

As the saying goes, wealth and honor come from taking risks.

His current need for silver is too great; to break through to First Rank, he probably needs several million.

Families like the Liu and Fang, even if they empty their coffers, might not be able to come up with that much silver.

Unless he could raid the Lin family.

But he doesn't have that kind of power.

Fortunately, the Qian family's legitimate daughter is in trouble, which is a heaven-sent opportunity.

...

Gu Yang leaped over 30 meters, his body falling, and he stepped on the water, leaping up again.

In a few bounds, he was already at the bow of the ship.

"Huh, the Broken Mountain Blade Technique?"

He saw three Second Ranks in the melee, and the woman being attacked was using the Broken Mountain Blade Technique, having mastered it to a divine level.

She was already in a precarious situation under the attack of two Second Ranks, with several wounds, her body covered in blood, but she stubbornly held them off.

Behind her, a person wrapped in a black robe held a black crystal ball, creating a layer of black light.

Beside her, two Third Ranks were hacking at the light shield with their knives, but they couldn't break through the thin layer.

"What the hell is this?"

Gu Yang was greatly surprised.

This light shield looked like the legendary True Qi Shield, which only a peak First Rank could create.

However, if the person in the black robe were a peak First Rank, they could easily kill the two Third Ranks without letting them get so close.

Each time the two Third Ranks hacked, the black-robed person's body trembled, clearly unable to hold on for long.

Out of curiosity, Gu Yang took a closer look, "What kind of power system is this?"

...

Gu Yang's appearance immediately caught the attention of both sides, especially the one hiding in the shadows. Seeing that their target was about to be overwhelmed, but another expert appeared, they naturally became very cautious.

One of them warned in a hoarse voice, "I advise you not to meddle, lest you bring trouble upon yourself."

Gu Yang ignored him and looked at the main person, the woman protected by the black light shield.

The woman was dressed in white, wearing a white flower on her head, with a rather delicate appearance, her expression filled with sorrow and pain.

He asked, "Are you the Qian family's Miss Qian?"

The woman looked up at him and said solemnly, "Yes."

"I want to discuss a deal with you. I save your life, and you pay me."

"How much?"

Gu Yang smiled; if she had agreed without asking, that would have been a problem.

He said, "3 million, in silver, to be paid within three months."

The woman said without hesitation, "Deal!"

As they were talking, the two Second Ranks attacking her changed their tactics, their moves becoming more aggressive.

The woman, already at the end of her strength, could barely block one of them. The other's knife flashed and aimed for her neck.

It looked like she was about to die.

In the next moment, Gu Yang had already acted, covering the 20-meter distance in a blink, his long sword already out of its sheath.

After the Feng Feather Blade was taken by the woman named Lanshu, he had bought this sword on the way.

Buzz!

The sword left its sheath, and a terrifying killing intent immediately enveloped the two.

The two Second Ranks' eyes narrowed.

Their combat experience was extremely rich, and they knew they were no match for this person.

"Retreat!"

The two did not hesitate, their figures retreating, jumping into the river.

The other two Third Ranks, who were trying to break the light shield, also reacted quickly, leaping into the river.

Gu Yang did not pursue them, sheathing his sword.

Killing these four was not difficult, but it was unnecessary.

Xu Ruomei had said that military people were always very united; it was best not to provoke them.

Killing them would bring him no benefit.

His deal with Miss Qian was just to save her life, not to kill anyone.

...

After the four attackers retreated, Qian Xi Yun relaxed and said to the black-robed person in front of her, "Lily, take it down."

The light shield above them disappeared, and the black-robed person almost collapsed, clearly having been under a great strain to maintain it.

Qian Xi Yun walked up to Gu Yang and bowed deeply, "Thank you for saving my life."

The person said, "Yes, but I also need Miss Qian to write an IOU."

Qian Xi Yun was taken aback but then nodded, taking out a white silk handkerchief, biting her finger to write an IOU: "I owe 3 million silver, to be paid within three months. Debtor, Qian Xi Yun."

Finally, she took out a seal from her pocket and carefully stamped it on the IOU.

Gu Yang took the silk handkerchief, read the content, and was satisfied.

No wonder she is a businesswoman; she is very thorough.

Qian Xi Yun added, "I also request that you escort us to Zhongzhou."

Gu Yang had anticipated this request; her two bodyguards were seriously injured. It would be a miracle if they could return to Zhongzhou in this state.

He glanced at the system again, confirming that in the simulation, he successfully delivered her to Zhongzhou and received the 3 million silver, before saying, "Agreed."

Gu Yang then said to the direction of the painted boat over 100 meters away, "Have the boatman bring the boat over."

His voice carried far, and soon the painted boat turned and headed toward them.

Seeing that he had agreed without any additional conditions, Qian Xi Yun felt a bit of goodwill and asked, "May I know your name?"

"Gu Yang."

Qian Xi Yun's expression changed, "So, you are the top of the Hidden Dragon List, the one who defeated the ninth-ranked Liu Zhe with a single strike. I apologize for not recognizing you, Mr. Gu."

In the past half month, the news of the top of the Hidden Dragon List, Gu Yang, defeating the ninth-ranked Liu Zhe with a single strike, has spread throughout the Great Zhou, becoming the most sensational event.

As the saying goes, a person's reputation is like a tree's shadow. After Gu Yang revealed his name, Qian Xi Yun and the Second Rank's attitude changed completely.

PS: I had nothing to do in the morning, so I wrote a chapter, and the update is earlier.