"I will definitely repay your kindness in double!"

The masked figure respectfully uttered these words, then removed his mask, revealing a youthful face, slightly pale from excessive blood loss.

"My family name is Li, given name Wanjing. My father is a merchant in Jiannan Prefecture City, Li An."

"Though my father's business is not the largest in Jiannan Prefecture City, it does have a reputation."

"Our family estate in Jiannan Prefecture City spans across liquor, textiles, tools forging, and other industries."

"If benevolent sir inquires, you will know our residence."

"If the benevolent sir visits our home, we shall certainly treat you warmly!"

Li Wanjing bowed with clasped hands, revealing his name and family background entirely.

In reality, he was gambling on a possibility.

After all, his life was already within Su Que's control.

Su Que could kill him and, using his face and some of his belongings, inquire and easily discover his identity.

So why not, directly confess to Su Que.

Perhaps he could gain Su Que's favor this way.

Besides, he saw Su Que kill "Silver Snake Young Master" Tian Ming in just one strike.

With this level of skill, Su Que could definitely rank in the top ten martial arts experts of Jiannan Prefecture City!

His father, Li An, was self-made, without backing and wasn't a Martial Artist; he relied solely on persuasion and psychological tactics to navigate various circles within Jiannan Prefecture City and reach such heights.

But without solid strength, it is eventually unstable.

Their family lacks a powerful backing or a formidable martial arts expert, preventing them from further expanding their business.

Su Que did not kill them directly for money, indicating Su Que was not among those beast-like, inhuman savage felons.

Thus, he harbored a slight hope to win over Su Que.

Moreover, even if he couldn't sway Su Que, as long as Su Que helps once when their family faces hardship, they would still profit.

"Don't speak of anything else for now; first hand over all your valuables."

Li Wanjing spoke with such enthusiasm, but Su Que remained indifferent.

Li Wanjing's intention was unknown to Su Que.

Despite Li Wanjing speaking so favorably, how could he know whether there would be an ambush upon visiting this person's home?

"Alright, alright... Benevolent sir."

Seeing his enthusiasm fail to move the man before him, Li Wanjing felt slightly disappointed.

He gestured to the other two guards, who then brought out all their valuables.

Thus, Su Que acquired more than twelve thousand silver notes and five Jade Pendants of different styles.

Judging by the smooth lustrous sheen of the Jade Pendants, they were no ordinary items.

After examining the Jade Pendants, Su Que spoke to Li Wanjing:

"I will visit your home afterward. Prepare Silver Coins, and then buy back the two crossbows and these five Jade Pendants."

Li Wanjing replied: "Benevolent sir, I already mentioned that your favor cannot be repaid by these goods."

"If benevolent sir graces my home, I shall present additional Silver Coins!"

"This is best!"

After speaking, Su Que darted forward to search Tian Ming and Lin Hao's corpses, altogether gaining another three thousand or more.

He glanced at the Silver Snake Sword beside Tian Ming's hand, picked it up, and examined it closely.

Then, he flicked his finger lightly against the sword, causing it to vibrate and emit a resonant, gentle sound.

'This is fine steel…'

Su Que thought to himself, then looked toward Li Wanjing.

Li Wanjing was also fixedly watching the Silver Snake Sword in Su Que's hand.

Clearly, this wealthy young heir recognized the sword was of top-grade steel.

"Would you like it? I'll sell it to you too." Su Que said.

The sword was fine, the steel was good, but it was of no use to Su Que.

"Sure, I'll buy it. This sword could at least fetch five thousand silver notes at an auction!" Li Wanjing replied.

"Alright, then be prepared with the money." Su Que replied.

Such a unique sword, should he inquire, it would increase the chances of exposure.

Li Wanjing was willing to pay five thousand, which was considerable to him.

Su Que used two large bags to wrap the Silver Snake Sword into a roll, then enclosed it in a long strip, followed by placing the two crossbows in the bundle.

After tidying up, Su Que under the stunned gazes of Li Wanjing and the two guards, flew forward and touched segment by segment of the tree trunk with his hand.

Upon his hand touching, the Marriage Robe Divine Skill True Qi burst forth.

True Qi penetrated the tree trunk, and in an instant shattered a large piece of trunk into chunks of wood chips.

These wood chips, driven by True Qi, flew toward the two corpses, then accurately fell upon them.

Shortly, the two corpses were buried under a heap of wood chips resembling a small mountain.

"Do you have a fire stick?" Su Que asked Li Wanjing.

"Yes!" responded a guard of Li Wanjing, who reached on his waist and retrieved a fire stick, handing it over to Su Que respectfully.

Su Que took it, flicked the lid open with his thumb, and with a snap, the fire stick ignited.

He tossed the fire stick toward the wood chips piled on the two bodies, the flames gradually spreading across the heap.

Before long, the entire heap of wood chips was blazing fiercely.

...

A gentle breeze blew through the woods.

The fire set by Su Que to destroy those twenty or so corpses was spreading throughout the forest.

Dense smoke billowed in the woods, the scorching heat of the flames distorting the air.

Suddenly, the upward floating smoke sharply slanted to the right.

It was three dark figures swooping in from one side and stopping abruptly at this scene.

The shadows solidified, revealing three masked figures clad in black martial attire.

The eyes exposed outside the masks were keen and intense.

These three individuals were three of the five Tang Sect contacts, Dark Rat, Thorn Skull, Zhong Xie.

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