I Have a Date with a Thousand-year-old Female Corpse-Chapter 1301: Trade

"Fight to the end!" Ximen Qingshu suddenly turned around, his longsword darting like a silver snake, viciously and swiftly aiming for your heart.

"Clang!" You parried with your blade and immediately spun to counterattack!

At the same time, from your right side came Mu Lei’s shout. You instantly adjusted the strength in your hand and, just as Ximen Qingshu deflected your blade, you leveraged the momentum to slash toward Mu Lei.

"Clang!"

Another crisp metallic sound reverberated as you and Mu Lei simultaneously stepped backward several paces.

"Good, let’s go again!"

Mu Lei, true to his name, had a voice like Thunder and Lightning. His weapon, an ancient and rugged-looking big blade, was identified by your appraisal technique as the Mysterious Ancient Iron Sword.

During the defense of Chaoge City, you had once joined forces with Mu Lei to fend off enemies. Even then, you had wanted to spar with him, but now your concern is not Mu Lei but the hostage in the hands of the enemy—your Red Beauty.

Swiftly, you moved like a shadow, dodging Mu Lei’s attacks as if you were wind passing by. Then, like a Hungry Wolf spotting prey, you charged toward Ximen Qingshu, who was holding Red Beauty captive.

"Earth Wall!" With the magician’s incantation, a towering wall rose from the ground. Yet you did not break through it directly but instead leaped high into the air, delivering a mid-air slash down toward Ximen Qingshu.

"Die!"

Your blade was as fast as lightning, leaving Ximen Qingshu no room to retaliate. He could only press his sword against Red Beauty’s neck and shout, "Stop!"

In the air, your blade abruptly shifted direction, slashing at a nearby samurai. Taken by surprise, the samurai failed to react in time, and his health bar plummeted precipitously, leaving him with only ten points remaining.

"Bang!"

A gray wolf was flung into the air by a samurai. The wolf collided with the injured samurai, and with an unwilling howl, the hapless man disappeared in a burst of white light.

"Hungry Wolf, if you make another move, I’ll send her straight back to the resurrection point."

"Feel free to try it." Your words were like the icy chill of a Northern Country avalanche. "Remember, this is a game world—people who die can revive, but your painstakingly built alliance might not. Take a look behind me."

Everyone instinctively turned their heads, and what they saw left their mouths agape!

It was utterly astonishing!

On the vast prairie, an overwhelming number of giant gray wolves swarmed like ants, their sheer density enclosing the entire area.

"Roar!" White Shadow tore a man’s face with a savage claw, then leaped to your side, its eyes shining with unprecedented ferocity.

You glanced at White Shadow and said calmly, "I should thank you. Your appearance has helped the King of the Prairie grow significantly."

Ximen Qingshu let out a long breath and said, "How about we strike a deal?"

"Speak."

"I’ll give you your woman back, and we’ll leave peacefully."

"Agreed." Your tone remained flat.

"You let us leave, and then..."

"I’m not a three-year-old. Release her first, or you already know the consequences. Unless your alliance miraculously has three magicians above Level Sixty, your alliance is doomed to be trampled by me."

Your words gradually seeped out a chilling killing intent, sending shivers down spines.

Cold sweat dripped from Ximen Qingshu as he realized you were right. The sheer number of gray wolves was beyond counting. They were overwhelming!

Furthermore, the Gale Cavalry Alliance had just been formed and couldn’t confront such a force. Even if they tried, the casualties would be catastrophic, leaving them vulnerable to annihilation by their real enemies.

"I’ll release her, but you must agree to one condition."

"Speak."

"From now on, don’t attack our caravans, and we won’t trouble you either."

"I can accept that condition, but know that the gray wolves aren’t entirely under my control. Sometimes assaults on humans are inevitable."

"I understand. As long as you’re not orchestrating it behind the scenes."

"Naturally."

"A promise is a promise!"

"I never lie."

Ximen Qingshu exchanged a glance with a magician beside him. The magician nodded, then chanted a spell, soon dispelling the Binding Art cast on Red Beauty.

"You can leave now."

Red Beauty only lowered her head, avoiding eye contact with you, as she slowly walked to your side.

"Let’s go."

You gently patted White Shadow’s head. With a howl, White Shadow signaled to the wolf pack, which immediately parted to clear a path. You walked ahead, with Red Beauty and White Shadow following close behind.

As the gray wolves retreated, Ximen Qingshu finally exhaled deeply. But just then, Mu Lei shouted, "Kid, was that you back in Chaoge City?"

You didn’t turn around but slightly raised your right hand and waved toward Mu Lei without answering. Everyone could only watch as your figure gradually disappeared into the distance.

One hour later, Gale Cavalry’s castle in Vanster City.

"Boss, I was wrong. I shouldn’t have acted on my own."

In the Alliance Council Hall, Ximen Qingshu stood dejectedly beside a man in white. The man had his head slightly lowered, seemingly lost in thought.

"Young Master, that guy must’ve been the same kid from back in Chaoge City. His martial arts style is way too similar. But this time, he’s much stronger than before."

"Mu Lei, one-on-one, are you confident you can beat him?"

Ximen Shenggu slowly raised his head—it was a face of unparalleled male beauty.

Sword-like eyebrows, starry eyes, a jade-like complexion, and above all, those deep, time-penetrating eyes resembling the infinite Xing Kong.

Mu Lei shook his head. "I’m not sure. I only have an advantage in strength. That guy is way too fast. If not for the hostage, our casualties this time would’ve been much worse."

Ximen Shenggu nodded and said to Ximen Qingshu, "Don’t blame yourself. That man is indeed hard to deal with. Even if I were to face him, it wouldn’t be easy. But the outcome satisfied me well enough—did he personally agree to your terms?"

"Yes, he did." Ximen Qingshu nodded and then asked, "Boss, what level are you now?"

"Level 43. In two months, I’ll reach Level 50. Hmph, Eastern Cloud Dragon—what’s he even doing? He’s still stuck at Level 42."

"Boss, the Tensho Society seems to be stirring up something."

"Ignore them for now. Our top priority is to expand Vanster City and rename it Chaoge again." ƒreewebɳovel.com

"Understood!" The crowd responded in unison.

"Mu Lei, if we establish contact with Hungry Wolf, do you think you can recruit him?"

"Boss, he’s an NPC!"

"No." Ximen Shenggu gently shook his head. "He’s a player. If I’m not mistaken, he’s the legendary Wolf Slayer Warrior. His true name is Mu Yun."