I Have a Date with a Thousand-year-old Female Corpse-Chapter 1283: Enchanting Qiuhong, Fiery Red Lips

"Dividing the spoils?" You looked at him, a little surprised.

"Hey, I was cooperating so well just now. Don’t act like you didn’t notice. Come on, I only want half—just half!" The dwarf’s copper bell-like eyes stared straight at the bulging spot in your pouch.

"No way. This is rightful earnings for me. Besides, you know I didn’t even exert much effort earlier. My speed is way faster than yours. If I decided to run, you’d never catch me." You shook your head firmly.

"Then one-third," the dwarf weighed his options and decided to compromise.

"No."

"One-fourth."

"No."

"One-fifth! That’s my bottom line. Otherwise, let’s do this again! This time I’ll go all out—even if it means chasing you to the ends of the earth, I’ll take you down!"

"Ah, so that’s what you say. Fine, one-fifth it is." You seemed to have anticipated the dwarf would come asking for money. From a different pouch, you pulled out a small bag and tossed it to him. "Here, there are eighty gold coins inside. Thank you for your cooperation."

"Despicable humans." The dwarf glared at you unwillingly. You simply chuckled, turned, and walked away.

"Wait." The dwarf hurriedly chased after you.

"What now? You can’t possibly think I’d shortchange you on those eighty gold coins?"

"No, no, that’s not what I meant. I just wanted to accompany you for a while. You know, I’m from a distant land, so I’m completely unfamiliar with the roads here."

You sighed bitterly, "Sorry, but I’m not familiar with this area either. During beta testing, I wasn’t in this region, so geographically, we’re pretty much on the same level."

"But... but your legs are long. Yes, that’s right—your legs are long."

"What does my leg length have to do with anything?" You were puzzled.

"Because your long legs let you walk faster and see farther. By following you, I can always reach my destination." You realized this dwarf was being shameless.

"So where exactly do you want to go?"

"Wherever you’re headed, I’ll go too," the dwarf said, hefting his axe and laughing foolishly.

"How tiresome." Finding no better options, you quickened your pace towards a tall building in the distance.

"Hey, hey, why are you walking so fast?" The dwarf panted as he caught up.

"Listen, dude! Can you stop following me?" You stopped, a visibly annoyed expression on your face.

"No can do, no can do. Sticking with you means I can swing my axe a few times and earn gold coins—that’s a job I can’t find anywhere else! Haha, I truly am the greatest dwarf warrior; I’ve always had a knack for commerce."

"Come on, that was just a coincidence, alright?" You frowned at the dwarf.

"No, no, listen. There’s been a wave of elves entering this city recently. If we fight more battles, we can earn even more money."

In the dwarf’s eyes, all you could see was the golden glow of gold coins.

You shot him a glance but ignored his noisy complaints as you headed to a designated spot.

Upon entering, you pulled an armor piece out of your spatial bag and placed it in front of an elderly man. "Identify it," you said.

"Identification fee: 10 gold coins. Pay first, then I’ll identify," the elder said with a kindly smile.

Expressionless, you handed him ten gold coins. A burst of white light later, the dark armor before you began glowing white. It was a seemingly very sturdy piece of armor, with an outer layer made of interconnected iron plates and an inner layer sewn from beast skin, while the shoulders had two skulls embedded in them.

"Skeleton Kai, a mid-lower level protective armor—just average," the elder said indifferently.

"Average is better than nothing," you replied. Without hesitation, you stripped off your old clothing, revealing your robust and muscular physique. Just after you donned the Skeleton Kai, the dwarf walked in.

"Hey, this armor design really suits me. Human, are you selling it?"

"Five hundred gold coins," you said succinctly.

"Forget it." A dejected look immediately appeared on the dwarf’s face.

You ignored him, opened your game glasses, and checked the displayed data. Skipping over your own attributes, you focused on your equipment: "Weapon: Wind Slasher; Armor: Skeleton Kai; Bracelet: Ring of the Azure Dragon; Boots: Gray Wolf Boots." Aside from the Divine Artifact Ring of the Azure Dragon, the others lacked discernible attributes and required your own gradual exploration.

Planning to identify more items from your spatial bag, you reconsidered, given how difficult it was to earn money recently. Instead, you quickly stepped out and headed toward the nearby Mercenary Guild.

Arriving at the Mercenary Guild, you greeted a beautiful NPC at the counter with a sweet smile, "Elder sister, I’m looking for work. Do you have anything suitable for me?"

"What level are you?" The receptionist, flattered by your tone, beamed brightly like a blossoming flower. free𝑤ebnovel.com

"Level thirty-two."

"Level thirty-two?" You heard a female voice exclaim in surprise.

Turning your head, you saw a strikingly dressed young woman. She wore a short, white, gauzy skirt paired with a red beast-skin soft armor. The healthy luster of her white, supple skin shone alluringly beneath the soft armor, while her ample Jade Woman Peak appeared full and firm under its embrace. She possessed rosy cheeks, peach-blossom features, a pair of almond-shaped eyes, and lips that curved subtly into a playful smirk. Though not very tall, she gave off an elegant, slender vibe.

"Are you really level thirty-two?" the woman asked.

"Yes," you nodded earnestly.

"Why don’t you join our mercenary group? We can offer you a hundred gold coins a month, no, two hundred."

Upon hearing the offer of only two hundred gold coins per month, your heart sank a little. Smiling, you shook your head, "Sorry, your salary is too low. Besides, I prefer working solo."

Turning back, you addressed the receptionist, "I’d like to join the Mercenary Guild. What procedures are required?"

"You just need to fill out a form and pay a ten-gold-coin membership fee."

"Alright. Please give me a registration form."

Taking the form handed over by the receptionist, you quickly filled it out and paid the ten gold coins. Shortly after, the receptionist smiled and said, "You’re officially a member of the Northern Mercenary Guild now. I have a few tasks here suitable for you. Take a look."

"Thanks," you said, taking the task sheet. Sitting in a corner, you began reviewing them carefully. Just then, you found yourself surrounded by four women, one of whom was the alluring woman who had tried recruiting you earlier.

"Do you need something?" you asked coolly.

"Our mercenary group was just established, and we’ve run into some funding issues during the early stages of the game. As a result, we can’t offer as much salary, but we still hope you can join us as a companion."

The one leading the group was a stunning, mature woman exuding a powerful feminine charm. Her beauty starkly contrasted with the other women around her; she appeared nearly flawless.

Her face was striking in its perfection. Beneath elegantly arched brows lay an enchanting pair of eyes like pools of autumn water. Her fiery red lips seemed capable of awakening the primal instincts of any man. The mountainous peaks rising high under her red soft armor created a dramatic silhouette, her open neckline revealing fair, tantalizing skin. The deep cleavage left countless fantasies unspoken in the minds of men.