Chapter 88

"Who are these two?"

Gu Yang looked at the two guards beside Qian Xiyun, feeling even more curious about them.

Qian Xiyun said, "They are both my companions."

The woman, who was covered in blood, clasped her hands and said, "Tianxin Martial Hall, Cheng Xue."

Indeed, she was a disciple of Tianxin Martial Hall.

Gu Yang had guessed as much when he saw her use the Duan Yue Sword Technique just now.

He smiled and said, "Indeed, she is a distinguished disciple of Hall Master Cheng."

In reality, although he had never met Cheng Tianxin, they had interacted many times in the simulation, and he was quite familiar with her.

He never expected that Cheng Tianxin had already cultivated a Second Rank disciple.

He thought that if history had proceeded as originally planned, Cheng Xue would have died here, and a few years later, after Cheng Tianxin's death, Tianxin Martial Hall would have fallen apart due to the lack of leadership.

Thinking of this, Gu Yang felt much better.

In many simulations, he had received many benefits from Tianxin Martial Hall, and Cheng Tianxin had been quite good to him. Saving Cheng Xue could be considered a way to repay Tianxin Martial Hall.

Cheng Xue asked, "Does Master Gu know my adoptive father?"

Gu Yang replied, "We have never met, but we have known each other for a long time through spirit."

Cheng Xue sensed the goodwill in his tone and her originally stern expression softened a bit.

Gu Yang then looked at the other person in black, finally seeing her face clearly. She was clearly of a different race, with extremely pale skin, blue eyes, a high nose, and a strand of golden hair peeking out from under her hat.

She was a Caucasian.

Seeing a Caucasian with blonde hair and blue eyes in this world was indeed a rare sight.

She spoke in broken Dazhou language, "My name is... Lily."

Qian Xiyun explained, "Lily comes from a distant land, the Western Continent."

Gu Yang couldn't help but ask, "Was what she used just now magic?"

Lily seemed to understand what he said and corrected him, "I am a sorceress, and I use proper spells."

Gu Yang suddenly felt that the map of this world was probably much larger than he had previously imagined, and the power system was not limited to martial arts alone.

At that moment, the pleasure boat approached, stopping about ten meters away.

"Let's go."

Gu Yang led the three back to the pleasure boat and arranged a vacant room for them.

...

"I'm sorry for bringing others on board without your consent."

Gu Yang returned to the deck and apologized to Chu Xiyue and Wu Xingyun.

Chu Xiyue didn't mind, saying, "Brother Gu, you have your reasons."

She didn't want to invite trouble, but that didn't mean she was afraid of it.

The relationship between the Nine Surnames and the imperial family was quite delicate. If there was an opportunity, any of the families would be happy to take a shot at the imperial family.

The same was true in reverse.

Wu Xingyun teased, "Brother Gu, are you perhaps interested in that Miss Qian? I think Miss Qian is dignified and graceful, indeed a good match."

Gu Yang felt a warm feeling in his heart. These two were truly understanding and were indeed worth befriending.

Wu Xingyun's words made him think. If he became a son-in-law of the Qian family, wouldn't he never have to worry about money again?

Chu Xiyue and Wu Xingyun saw that he didn't deny it and assumed he had tacitly agreed. They were both surprised and wanted to advise him but ultimately said nothing.

The Qian family was a deep pool of water.

Even with the financial god's skills, he couldn't protect his direct descendants, who died one by one in mysterious circumstances. In the end, only Qian Xiyun, a woman, remained.

Later, to protect this last descendant, she was sent to Jingzhou, thousands of miles away.

Now, with the financial god dead, Qian Xiyun still wanted to go to Zhongzhou to fight for the Four Seas Bank. This was no different from courting death.

Even a Second Rank like Gu Yang, let alone a Divine Realm expert, couldn't protect her.

The Qian family wasn't short of Divine Realm experts.

Such a vortex, others would avoid at all costs.

If Gu Yang insisted on jumping in, his fate wouldn't be good.

...

It was late at night, and Gu Yang returned to his room, finally having the chance to open the system and check the results of the simulation.

[... You traveled with Chu Xiyue and others, sailing down the Luo River. You encountered Qian Xiyun's boat being attacked, and you saved her. She wrote a promissory note for three million taels. You agreed to escort her to Zhongzhou.]

[A few nights later, you took Qian Xiyun and Lily to the shore quietly. You traveled by night and hid by day. After half a month, you finally reached Zhongzhou.]

[At the city gate of Zhongzhou, you were ambushed by a First Rank expert. You held off three attacks but were about to flee when a First Rank expert from the Qian family arrived and drove the attacker away.]

[Afterward, the sorceress Lily from a distant continent mistakenly identified you as a holy messenger and insisted on following you.]

[After Qian Xiyun safely arrived at the Qian residence, she fulfilled her promise, handing over a seal and a transfer agreement, transferring the business in Jingzhou and a dozen ships, valued at three million taels, to you.]

[Afterward, you and Lily left Zhongzhou, returned to Luo River, and met up with Chu Xiyue and others. Then, you changed course and headed for Jingzhou.]

[A month later, you arrived in Jingzhou. After two months of operations, you sold the business for 3.5 million taels.]

[Wu Xingyun reconciled with the Jinghai King. You became a guest of the royal family.]

[After ten months, Chu Xiyue bid you farewell and left gracefully.]

[You stayed in Jingzhou and gave the Jinghai King several business suggestions, which brought the royal family great benefits. The Jinghai King valued you and, knowing your passion for martial arts, introduced you to an elder. Under his guidance, your sword skills improved.]

[Eight years later, the second-ranked Xi Tianyi challenged the Jinghai King. In the battle, both advanced to the Divine Realm. Suddenly, a mysterious Divine Realm expert appeared and killed both of them on the spot.]

[Wu Xingyun inherited the position of Jinghai King. One of his generals rebelled, and you were trapped in the army, unable to break through. You eventually died from exhaustion at the age of 31.]

After reading this, Gu Yang felt more confident.

At least, escorting Qian Xiyun was a risky but safe journey. In the end, he smoothly received 3.5 million taels, 500,000 more than she had originally promised.

Although, there were some twists and turns.

Moreover, he facilitated the reconciliation between Wu Xingyun and his father, the Jinghai King. Through him, he gained the favor of the top-ranked expert, and with the protection of the Jinghai royal family, he survived for eight years.

Wu Xingyun was truly his lucky star.

[Simulation complete. You can retain one of the following.]

[1. Martial arts realm at age 31.]

[2. Martial arts experience at age 31.]

[3. Life wisdom at age 31.]

Gu Yang thought carefully and finally chose the second.

At this point, combat experience was more important.

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