Chapter 194 – War Breaks Out! The Gourd Spirit Weapon and the Crushing Might of a Fifth Rank Martial Artist - Part 2
Mu Hua smiled. “So, Mister Gold...are you here for pleasure, or to seek opportunity?”
Li Yuan’s voice rumbled, “Both.”
“Well then,” Mu Hua continued, “how would you like to serve as an enforcer for the Holy Tree Temple, Sacred Fire Palace, and Mountain Hall, just until we settle matters in this Northriver Prefecture? After that, you’re free to go on your way. We pay in blood gold, 20 taels each time you show up, 50 for every battle you fight.”
Li Yuan pretended to hesitate. After a long moment, he asked, “You want me to fight the undying husks, right?”
Mu Hua nodded. Then, he added with an inviting smile, “Since you came here to enjoy yourself, why not return with me? Women, wine, food...anything you want, and all of it on the house.”
Li Yuan said, “The undying husks fight in strange ways and strike lethally. It’s dangerous work.”
Mu Hua frowned slightly.
Li Yuan continued, “So add a little more to the pay.”
Mu Hua paused. “I’m not going to lie, Mister Gold. This is the same rate we offer other enforcers. It’s already quite generous.”
Yet Li Yuan had already learned from Yan Mu how fierce the conflict was becoming, and he could sense for himself that the violence was reaching a fever pitch. With war escalating, the martial world desperately needed fighters. They certainly wouldn’t skimp on payment.
He sighed and said, “I’ve tangled with undying husks before. I never want to face them again if I can help it.”
Mu Hua frowned. “All right, then. How about 25 taels of blood gold per appearance and 60 for each battle?”