Chapter 562: Finally Joined the Gang
"Sorry, I got carried away and forgot about the boat’s schedule. But don’t worry, Du Jun has already spoken to the captain and the boat will be back soon. It may be a bit of an inconvenience, but it’s the least we can do for a friend like you, who has stuck with us through thick and thin. Friends like you are truly hard to come by." Gu Fan spoke sincerely, while Ouyang Jin simply sighed and nodded in resignation, "Fine, don’t bother turning the boat around. I don’t want to endure any more of your tricks to keep me here. I’ll be your guide."
Upon hearing this, Gu Fan grinned, "Thank you, thank you for agreeing to guide us again. I’m sure with you on board, everything will go smoothly. Also, I want to correct one thing. I never planned to forcibly keep you here. I actually intended to let you go. I had no intention of using any cunning tactics just to retain you." Just as Gu Fan finished his earnest speech, Lin Xi rushed over, "Gu Fan, I am ready to cast the spell. If Ouyang Jin still doesn’t agree, I’ll do as you wish..."
As soon as Lin Xi arrived, she spotted Gu Fan and Ouyang Jin standing together, and her words came to an abrupt halt. The atmosphere suddenly turned awkward. Lin Xi chuckled nervously and hurriedly made her escape.
"Hahaha, Lin Xi really has a habit of leaving her sentences hanging, now I have no idea what she was trying to say." Gu Fan was clearly playing dumb, which only added to Ouyang Jin’s disdain for him.
Back in the cabin, everyone seemed thrilled that Ouyang Jin was joining them, but he seemed unenthusiastic, merely asking, "So, why are you guys stirring up trouble here of all places instead of enjoying your days of peace at home? Also, share all the information you know. If you want me to stay, then you need to fully trust me."
Gu Fan nodded, "Sure, we will tell you everything you need to know."
Following this, Gu Fan disclosed everything about the Shennv Xuanhui, the secret of the old house, the six tenants and all related affairs to Ouyang Jin.
"No way, who are you guys, really? You encounter such bizarre things." Ouyang Jin gaped, looking like he was struggling to digest all the absurdity he’d just heard. However, having accompanied Gu Fan on expeditions to the Outer Regions and Yuxueyun Mountain, he believed Gu Fan’s words to be true.
Ouyang Jin then produced a pen and paper, began scribbling, as everyone watched him curiously, assuming he was concocting a plan. All the while, he conversed, "Initially venturing into the Triangle Sea Area was dangerous enough, now you’re saying it involves big bosses and Shennv Xuanhui and all, makes it doubly perilous. Hence, a base price of at least three hundred thousand yuan is non-negotiable."
"What?" Everyone was taken aback by Ouyang Jin’s exorbitant demands, but he simply sported a smug expression, "Can’t be helped, my value was proven during the Outer Region and Yuxueyun Mountain episodes. So a raise in my fees is justifiable. Additionally, this time is genuinely riskier, three hundred thousand as the base is just about right."
Gu Fan nodded, "Alright then, three hundred thousand it is. As long as it’s worth the cost. So, Du Jun, you can pay up."
Hearing this, Du Jun rolled his eyes, "You agreed so easily because you’re not the one paying."