Wandering Gods of Day and Night
Chapter 202 - 162 Tangkou Order_2

Chapter 202: Chapter 162 Tangkou Order_2

"Lao Liu is a real talent; I must keep him firmly under my wing."

With this thought, Zhou Xuan repeatedly emphasized "compensation"—it’s not unpaid work, there are rewards.

But Liu Qingguang didn’t take the word "compensation" to heart; he felt that simply being able to follow Zhou Xuan and bask in some Buddha energy was already the real deal.

Compensation? Isn’t that just money?

For Lao Liu, money was no issue.

What’s been the most profitable since ancient times?

Trickery, kidnapping, swindling, and stealing!

For someone from the Divine Thief Hall, being poor would only invite ridicule from peers in the martial world.

What’s more,

The Divine Thief Hall collected wealth for the Bone Elder, so their profits were abundant. The hall’s managers were all flush with riches, so money was the least of their concerns.

"Right, about the compensation—since I’ve just settled in at Mingjiang Prefecture, my pockets are a bit light. As for money, I can’t provide much, but I can offer some Buddha energy and Yin Sha Qi..."

Zhou Xuan wasn’t making empty promises; his tattoo could indeed provide such energies.

Especially Yin Sha Qi—besides his tattoo, he also had the "Twelve Dharma Images of the Ancestor Witch," a breathing technique specifically designed for the Ghosts. Though he had only mastered two of the Dharma Images so far, the effectiveness in absorbing Yin Sha Qi was already quite significant.

Fifth Senior Brother was proof of that!

If he grew closer to Liu Qingguang in the future, and if Liu Qingguang helped gather enough obsessions, it wasn’t out of the question to teach him a move or two.

Zhou Xuan’s promise of compensation nearly made Liu Qingguang jump on the spot.

"Heavens above, bless me, oh bless me!"

Liu Qingguang was so excited he could hardly contain himself.

He had been the "lantern" of the Divine Thief Hall for over twenty years—why? Simply because his Incense Fire Level wasn’t high enough!

He had double pupils and extraordinary talent in "sight," but when it came to walking in shadow and praying to gods, his talent was sorely lacking. Even after so many years, his Incense Fire Level was barely over four sticks.

Every time he tried to raise his level, either the "things" he encountered whispered distractions into his ears, or he absorbed too little Yin Sha Qi to make any progress at all.

If Zhou Xuan could truly provide "Buddha energy" and "Yin Sha Qi," elevating his level further... He didn’t even dare to dream!

Thinking about the "brilliant future" ahead, Liu Qingguang almost laughed aloud.

"Then let me thank you in advance, Young Master. From now on, I’ll do whatever it takes for you, even if it means sacrificing myself!" Liu Qingguang’s gratitude was heartfelt and straightforward.

"I’m not the type to make empty promises. Here, consider this as an advance payment."

Zhou Xuan reached into his pocket and handed Liu Qingguang an "eye" tattoo.

This tattoo had originally been sold to Lao Yang by Zhou Xuan to help him win at gambling. But who would’ve thought that Lao Yang, a complete amateur at gambling, couldn’t win even with the tattoo’s help?

After Zhou Xuan retrieved the eye tattoo from Mrs. Liu’s corpse, he hadn’t given it back to Lao Yang and had kept it in his pocket since then.

Now was the perfect opportunity to give it to Liu Qingguang as an advance payment.

Liu Qingguang accepted the eye tattoo, unsure of how to use it, scratching his head in confusion.

Zhou Xuan then explained, "Lao Liu, drip a drop of Finger Blood right between this tattoo’s eyes."

"Oh... let me try!"

Lao Liu originally planned to find something sharp to prick his finger, but with Zhou Xuan, Si Ming, and Si Yuer watching him, he didn’t want to leave the impression of being a coward. So, he mustered his courage and bit open his middle finger, letting a drop of blood fall between the tattoo’s eyes.

"Close your eyes," Zhou Xuan instructed.

Lao Liu closed his eyes, and instantly, he discovered a whole new world. Everything the tattooed eye could see appeared vividly in his mind.

"An external eye?"

Lao Liu couldn’t hold back his astonishment and shouted out in shock.

For a thief, sharp eyes were essential, but even the sharpest eyes paled in comparison to "three eyes."

The "eye" tattoo wasn’t just useful for gamblers—it was perfect for Divine Stealers too.

"With an external eye... hehe... if that kidnapper’s ’Shadow Third-Eye’ dares set foot on my turf again, I, Lao Liu, will kill him!"

Lao Liu declared proudly.

"You thieves and the Kidnappers Guild are enemies?" Zhou Xuan asked Si Ming.

"Always have been. Over the years, our Tangkou has been suppressed by the Kidnappers Guild, and it’s been driving me nuts... Young Master, you’re not planning to..."

Si Ming worried that Zhou Xuan might have ties to the Kidnappers Guild.

"How could you accuse me so unfairly? I’ve got a deep grudge against the Kidnappers Guild." Zhou Xuan smiled slyly.

"Lao Liu, make sure all the brothers know—if the kidnappers dare to step foot in our territory again, beat them to death!"

"No mercy for them," Lao Liu agreed, gripping the tattoo with excitement. He too had been long suppressed by "Shadow Third-Eye" and harbored deep resentment.

But that "Shadow Third-Eye" had mastered several essential techniques of the Kidnappers Guild, especially his first two Incense Fire Levels, which were extremely solid and precise.

"Stepping on Grass Without Trace" and "Wind from Flat Land"—those two low-level techniques were performed by Shadow Third-Eye with remarkable skill, making him seem as if he could "come without a trace, leave without being spotted." Lao Liu’s eyes could detect the filth, but his vision wasn’t quick enough, so he often failed to lock onto Shadow Third-Eye’s movements, leaving him humiliated again and again.

With this extra eye now, he refused to believe he couldn’t track him down.

"Shadow Third-Eye better behave these next couple of days. Otherwise, I’ll make sure he leaves horizontally even if he comes in vertically."

After Zhou Xuan pointed out the tattoo’s taboos and the proper way to revere it, Liu Qingguang happily limped out of the Si Mansion.

On the way, Liu Qingguang hummed an old opera tune, his heart bubbling with joy. Just days ago, he had been nailed through the leg by Si Ming and thought his glory days were over, but who would’ve thought that he would bounce back stronger?

"Heavens have been good to me... such great fortune bestowed from above!"

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With Liu Qingguang’s relationship set, Zhou Xuan then accompanied Si Ming and Si Yuer, taking the Si Mansion’s car to Qiye Temple.