Peerless Martial Expert in the City
Chapter 494 - 493: Conditions

Chapter 494: Chapter 493: Conditions

(I’m dizzy, a new month, and today, just one monthly ticket... That can’t be right!)

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"Do you think someone else rescued you?"

Feeling the suspicion in the woman’s eyes, a sneer appeared on Xiao Yi’s face.

Having said that, Xiao Yi didn’t want to talk to her anymore. Although he had been curious about her before and wanted to get more information about the Li Family from her, it wasn’t absolutely necessary. If it really came to an official fallout with the Li Family later on, it would just be a bit more troublesome; he could go and see for himself.

"Alright, since you don’t believe I rescued you, then there’s no need to continue treating your injuries. There’s a door downstairs, which I imagine you can find. Please, feel free to leave."

"You... wait a minute!"

Seeing Xiao Yi turn to leave, the woman hesitated for a second before she opened her mouth again, looking at his tall and slightly lean back.

"What is it?"

Xiao Yi stopped in his tracks, turned his head, and looked at the woman with an indifferent expression.

"I... thank you for saving my life!"

The woman didn’t expect Xiao Yi’s face to remain so impassive. Her expression stiffened for a moment before she took a deep breath, pursed her lips, and uttered her thanks.

She wasn’t stupid; she knew very well that now was not the time to play the hero and walk out. If she left now, she was certain that she would not see the next day’s sun.

From the moment she entered the Li Family, she knew how terrifying their influence was in G City, and now, with the serious injuries still far from healed and her cultivation power reduced to less than half, she couldn’t even be sure of defeating an ordinary strong man, let alone escape G City...

"Hmm, I accept your thanks. Do you have anything else?"

A slight sense of relief appeared on Xiao Yi’s face, but his tone remained not too polite. She had repeatedly doubted him just now and even attempted to kill him. Although he could understand her perspective, understanding was one thing; forgiving her that easily was another matter.

"Could you... please continue to treat my injuries?"

The woman was at her wit’s end with Xiao Yi. She had thought that after her apology, Xiao Yi would back down a bit and become more polite, no matter what. Despite his constant coldness, she still found it hard to believe that he would completely ignore her, a beautiful woman, without the slightest interest. She was quite confident in her own beauty; she knew her allure, and over the years, not one of the men she’d met could completely disregard her!

But observing the indifferent look on Xiao Yi’s face, she realized she had finally met someone who truly didn’t regard her at all. A struggle flashed across her face; she gritted her teeth and said.

Now you’re asking for my help?

What took you so long?

Hmph...

Hearing the woman’s words, a cold smirk appeared on the corner of Xiao Yi’s mouth.

"Firstly, there’s indeed no issue with treating your injuries, but what benefit do I get from curing you?"

Xiao Yi slightly narrowed his eyes, looking at the woman with a half-smiling expression.

Originally, he was prepared to treat her injuries for free, with all the medicines ready, and the most difficult part had already been passed. What remained were relatively simple injuries to deal with.

But after what had just happened, he changed his mind. His kindness and medical skills were precious and should not be dispensed lightly to someone who had just questioned him, based solely on a request. He needed to get a bit of interest back.

Most importantly, he wanted her to understand that his medical skills were not to be taken lightly!

"I... can do something for you, like... kill someone for you."

Looking at Xiao Yi’s half-smiling expression, the woman was once again taken aback; she clearly hadn’t expected Xiao Yi to pose such a question. After a while, her face showed resoluteness as she spoke.

"Kill someone for me? No, I am a good citizen, and being kind to others is my principle. I don’t need you to kill anyone for me, so..."

As he listened to the woman’s words, Xiao Yi was also taken aback, but soon, he extended his index finger and waved it, outright rejecting the condition she offered.

Are you kidding me? With her strength? A Bone Tempering Initial Tier, who could she possibly kill for him?

Besides, if Xiao Yi wanted someone dead, he rarely let others do it for him. He trusted himself more, trusting that his own hands would be more effective, and his lips more discreet.

"Then... I can give you a sum of money, a very large sum!"

Upon hearing Xiao Yi’s rejection of the condition she had just proposed, the woman couldn’t help but be taken aback. However, she didn’t think too much about it. After all, judging from Xiao Yi’s appearance, he indeed didn’t seem like someone who, like her, found killing people as natural as eating and drinking. It wasn’t impossible that he claimed to be a person who was kind to others; it’s just that in her heart, she faintly felt something was amiss.

After thinking for a while, she immediately proposed another condition she could offer him.

After mentioning a sum of money, she seemed worried it wasn’t enticing enough for Xiao Yi, so she added, "You heal injuries and cure illnesses, I’ll pay the medical expenses. That’s normal, right?"

"NO, NO... Miss, please take a good look around, this room you’re in now, look out the window, the environment where this house is situated. Do you think I look like someone who is in need of money?"

This time, Xiao Yi was slightly tempted, but he immediately shook his head again.

Huh?

After the woman spoke, she was fully convinced that Xiao Yi would definitely agree, but to her surprise, Xiao Yi refused once again. Her expression stiffened on the spot. It seemed that what she could offer, all she knew, was just that.

Xiao Yi wanted neither money nor her to kill... So what exactly did he want? Could it be...

Could it be, this guy, who had been playing the part of a well-dressed gentleman, was actually playing hard to get?

Suddenly, a thought flashed through her mind, and as this thought surfaced, a trace of embarrassment and anger crossed her cheeks.

The more she thought about it, the more likely it seemed, and the more annoyed she became.

What a shameless jerk, what did he take her for!

If it weren’t for the fact that there was still a wish, an unfulfilled desire in her heart, did she think she would plead with him to heal her?

If he was entertaining sordid and shameless ideas, he could forget it!

In her heart, the woman firmly decided, if Xiao Yi dared to make that request, she would fight without regard for her life and would absolutely refuse to seek his help for healing again, and moreover, she would teach him a lesson!

Xiao Yi watched the woman’s changing expressions and her long silence with some curiosity. Even though he was curious about what she was thinking, and why her expression was so odd, he did not urge her. Instead, he waited with a smile on his face.

After making up her mind, the woman took a deep breath, adjusted her emotions, raised her head, and looked at Xiao Yi. In as calm a voice as possible, she said, "This sir, besides killing people, I only have a little bit of money. What else do you wish for me to do for you?"

As she spoke, her eyes seemed to light up even more, staring intently at Xiao Yi.

"Killing, as I’ve said, is too brutal, unsuitable for a civilized citizen like me. As for money, to me, it’s just a row of numbers. My requirements are quite simple. I have a few questions, some curiosity, and if you provide answers to these questions, I will treat your injuries."

Hearing the woman’s voice, Xiao Yi no longer made it difficult for her and stated his demands slowly.

"Just that simple?"

The woman had readied herself for any excessive demands Xiao Yi might make next. She had even devised her response, like slapping him right across the face, spitting in his face, and then walking away with poise.

But she hadn’t expected him to make such a request, leaving her momentarily stunned.

"Just that simple. Otherwise, what do you think I’d want to do?"

Xiao Yi nodded, then seemed to remember something.

"Nothing... Nothing at all..."

The nonchalant but somewhat mocking look on Xiao Yi’s face sent a flicker of panic through the woman’s heart; it felt as if his eyes could see right through her thoughts. Finally, she composed herself and said to Xiao Yi, "Please be assured, sir, whatever you ask, as long as it is something I can speak of, I will hide nothing."

Can speak of?

What a cunning person, her words were watertight.

As soon as the woman finished speaking, Xiao Yi immediately caught the loophole in her words. A hint of scorn appeared at the corner of his mouth, but he didn’t make it any harder for her, as he had no intention of prying into her privacy. To him, the most important thing was information about the Li Family, something he believed the woman in front of him would not conceal on behalf of the Li Family.

"Alright, the first question: your name, where are you from?"

After organizing his thoughts, Xiao Yi still decided to start by asking for her name.

"Liu Jingling. I’m from G City."

The woman answered this question readily. As soon as Xiao Yi finished speaking, she responded. Whether she told her real name or a fake one was unknown, but Xiao Yi had no intention of delving further. He had asked for her name merely as a convenience for the next questions and to have a handle to address her by as they interacted further.(This story is to be continued. If you enjoy this work, welcome to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for it, recommend tickets, and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)