CHAPTER 67: CHAPTER 66: THE DEAL (PART 1)

"Why not come to the mountain and become the Pillager’s Wife? Your son would be the chief’s son. Brothers, isn’t that right!" Lu Yang laughed.

"Right!" Everyone laughed heartily.

"You heroes joke too much. I am an ominous person. Shortly after I married my husband, he passed away because of me. How dare I bring misfortune to the chief?"

These words immediately silenced everyone.

In this world, ghosts and spirits have truly appeared, and many believe in fate. Women who have been widowed are avoided by most families.

The elegant silk curtain of the carriage opened, and a fair, slender hand reached out, followed by a beautiful woman holding a baby, about twenty years old.

The baby had been put under some kind of spell, sleeping peacefully the entire time.

The woman wore a light blue long dress, with a goose-yellow silk ribbon tied around her waist, making her slender waist appear easy to embrace.

With an oval face, snow-white skin that seemed to shatter at the touch, and eyes full of spring water in February, it was hard not to fall into them.

’What a beautiful young woman,’ Lou Yi praised silently in his heart.

She might just be the most beautiful person he’s seen since arriving in this world.

Of course, it might be due to his limited experience, as he’s always been wandering in the outer city.

Behind the beautiful young woman, a girl in a pink dress with a round face and double buns followed, clearly a maidservant.

Her appearance was also considered pretty, but she paled in comparison to the beautiful young woman.

After the beautiful young woman appeared, the bandits on Sunset Mountain began to breathe heavily.

They usually encountered country women, incomparable to this noble lady.

Seeing the light in the bandits’ eyes, the beautiful young woman seemed a little frightened, clutching the baby tightly in her arms.

The maidservant bravely stood in front of the young woman, although her trembling figure showed she was merely putting on a brave face.

"Who are you?" Lou Yi asked.

"I come from a merchant family, married off to Jiang City, and I am returning to my parents’ home," the girl in the blue dress replied softly, her voice like a gentle February breeze stirring one’s heart.

"Nonsense," Lou Yi shook his head. "If you were just a merchant’s daughter, why would our chief go all out to intercept you?"

"If you don’t speak the truth, I’ll take both of you to the mountain for the brothers to enjoy. You won’t be going anywhere!" Lou Yi spoke harshly.

From behind, the brothers’ eyes lit up, while the beautiful young woman and her maid turned pale as sheets.

"I am... I am the legitimate daughter of the Su family’s Patriarch..." The beautiful young woman hesitated but slowly revealed.

Fearing Lou Yi wouldn’t believe her, she asked the maid to hand over a document with the City Lord’s Mansion’s seal.

"Su family?" Lou Yi was puzzled, feeling it was a name he had heard before at Jia Family Manor.

Unexpectedly, many behind him had a drastic change in expression.

"Su family, the one that opened the bank?"

"The Su family’s bank is not only the largest in Tai City but also operates in Jiang City, Yun City, and Lian City, renowned throughout Wangjiang County."

"Tai City’s Su family, with a reputation of trustworthiness!"

Hearing these words from the bandits, Lou Yi gradually understood what level of power the Su family was.

In Tai City Main City, they must be a top-notch noble family.

For such a powerful entity with whom he had no personal vendetta, there was no need to provoke them.

Thinking of this, Lou Yi impatiently waved his hand, "You’d better leave quickly."

"Ah?"

Upon hearing this, not only were the Su family miss and her maid shocked.

Even the bandits behind had expressions of unwillingness, as if they were about to lose a rare treasure.

"What a pity, such a pity!"

"Why let her go? Better to make her the Pillager’s Wife."

"Four... oh no, Chief," Huang Lei smiled as he ran up, "This lady, if you’re not interested, why not let..."

Before he could finish, he was kicked to the ground by Zhu Darui.

"You’re defying orders, you son of a bitch! The chief said to let her go. Are you deaf?" Zhu Darui scolded angrily.

Meanwhile, Lu Yang and Liu Yuan drew their long knives with a "whoosh," glaring like wolves at everyone.

Everyone felt a chill in their hearts, and no one dared to oppose anymore.

Lou Yi nodded with satisfaction, "Now that’s better."

He turned with the bandits, leaving without looking back.

Seeing Lou Yi had no pretensions and was already a hundred steps away without stopping,

the Su miss took a deep breath, like making a big decision, and shouted:

"Chief, please wait!"

"Hm?" Lou Yi turned around with a puzzled look.

The Su miss handed the baby to her maid, lifted her skirt, and ran over.

"I want to make a deal with you, Chief."

"What kind of deal?"

"I am now a lone widow, with many enemies on the road, and I fear I won’t make it to the city alive.

I wish for you to escort me back to the city, and money is not an issue."

"How much silver?"

"Would five hundred taels be enough?"

"Then I’ll select a few men for you later..." Lou Yi was intrigued by the amount; five hundred taels was a big deal.

"I need the chief to personally escort us," the Su miss bit her lip and said.

Lou Yi chuckled at this. "She’s picky?"

But he’s busy collecting energy, improving his martial arts, and has no time to waste on this woman.

He gestured to refuse.

"What would you like, Chief, to agree to escort us?"

"Breathing Technique, not a fragment," Lou Yi said casually, hoping she would back off.

To his surprise, the Su miss was silent for a moment and then said, "Please dismiss your men."

"Hm?" Lou Yi appeared surprised.

Could she really have a way?

Zhu Darui and the others left wisely.

"Breathing Technique is precious, and my family does possess it, but due to family rules, I cannot teach it." Before Lou Yi could react negatively, she continued, "However, I can recommend a martial arts hall in the city for you. Whether you can learn it depends on yourself."

"I, go to a martial arts hall in the city?" Lou Yi laughed. "You’re recommending me, a wanted bandit, to the main city, isn’t that sending me to my death?"

"Besides, do you know what I’ve done?"

"As long as it’s not killing the City Lord’s children, I can handle it," the Su miss whispered.

Though her voice was soft, her tone was quite bold.

It seems the Su family has more power than he had imagined.

"What if I told you I’ve killed a Heavy Sword Sect disciple and some government constables?"

Lou Yi thought it was fortunate that during the murder of Inspector Cao, he was masked, leaving Zhu Darui to shoulder the blame.

But the death of Qin Yun and some constables couldn’t be hidden.

"Constables are just minor officials, not worth mentioning.

As for the Heavy Sword Sect disciple, the martial arts hall I recommend dislikes the Heavy Sword Sect."

"The City Lord’s Mansion issued an arrest warrant."

"I can have it rescinded and arrange for a new identity document for you without any flaws."

Hearing this, Lou Yi couldn’t help but think.

In his past life, some young masters and misses who committed offenses could live well after changing their names and hiding their identities.

Unexpectedly, he might enjoy such a privilege?

But is what she said credible?

Though akin to a martial artist’s sixth sense, telling Lou Yi that she’s not lying.

If she were to renege, he’d be in a dangerous position.

Seeing Lou Yi’s hesitation, the Su miss seemed to understand, "Are you worried that I won’t keep my word, Chief?"

"Exactly," Lou Yi admitted unashamedly, surprising the Su miss.

She’s encountered too many boastful men, but someone as candidly fearful as Lou Yi was extremely rare.

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