C395 Little boy
C395 Little boy
It was obvious that they had been forced into a corner. If it was any other tunnel, this situation would have happened anyway. The most important thing was to waste a lot of time. For these merchants, the cost of time was too high.
Fifty gold coins for one person.
As Qin Shaojie and Xiao Qi walked forward, one of the soldiers said in a low voice as he looked at Xiao Qi. Fifty gold coins was a huge sum of money for an ordinary person. It was enough for a family to live for several years or even die for ten years. No wonder those people had been unwilling.
Qin Shaojie also frowned slightly, but he still took out a hundred gold coins from his storage ring. Although the current him could not be considered rich, this kind of tight seal did not affect Qin Shaojie at all. However, just as Qin Shaojie was prepared to give the gold coins to the soldiers in exchange for the conditions to enter the Japanese Empire, he saw Xiao Qi stopping Qin Shaojie.
Obviously, Xiao Qi did not like this kind of overbearing behavior. Qin Shaojie was also startled for a moment, but also smiled bitterly. It seemed that Xiao Qi had never been in the martial arts world before, and these people were obviously stopped here by force, although he did not know what had happened, he could tell that she did not need that much gold coins to enter the Japanese Empire in the past.
But if he were to take action now, Qin Shaojie was sure that it would not be easy for them to pass through. These soldiers were indeed nothing to be afraid of, but if he got himself into trouble and entered the Japanese Empire, Qin Shaojie would definitely not be willing to do so.
Seeing that Qin Shaojie was still insisting on giving away the gold coins, Xiao Qi did not say anymore, he was naturally a smart person, knew what could be done and what could not be done, and immediately stood to the side. No matter what, it was obvious from the mumbling that Xiao Qi still did not like these people.
Young friend, please wait a moment.
Just then, he saw a merchant who walked over to Qin Shaojie and cupped his fists as he spoke. Qin Shaojie's eyes revealed a look of suspicion, he looked at Xiao Qi, and it was obvious that the two did not recognize her.
However, Qin Shaojie still stopped in his tracks, because his eyes shrunk slightly. This man dressed in silk and silk, with gold and silver on his body, was obviously a rich person as well. Other than that, although this person looked to be extremely obese, his legs were light and graceful, and even though he was gasping for breath after running a few steps, Qin Shaojie still did not feel his heart beating quickly.
This must be a martial artist, and not just a weak one at that.
If possible, I have to ask for little friend's help to bring this little kid into the Japanese Empire.
After pulling Qin Shaojie and Xiao Qi to the side, the middle-aged man also spoke to Qin Shaojie and Xiao Qi with a bit of embarrassment on his face. The two then saw a six or seven year old boy, who was currently in a carriage, anxiously looking in their direction. This little boy was quite handsome, with delicate features and fair skin. He looked very pleasing to the eyes.
It was just that the depths of the youth's eyes seemed to be filled with an aura of death, the aura of death had even spread to his eyebrows. Although ordinary people could not tell, but Qin Shaojie was not an ordinary alchemist, he was sure that the boy was poisoned.
However, these thirty plus people appeared to be no different from ordinary people. Most of them were acting as escorts, and appeared to be quite strong. After all, the merchant group had guards. Otherwise, how would they protect themselves if they met some vicious people along the way?
However, these guards were not simple to Qin Shaojie, with their fists tightly holding onto their weapons, it was not hard to find that the center of their palms were covered with calluses. They carefully looked at their surroundings, their breathing uniform and heavy, their Qi stable and not leaking, and there were very few footprints around them.
Three Spiritual Realms allowed one to walk in the air, and that was the only way to avoid leaving footprints wherever they passed.
How could an ordinary merchant group possibly have ten or so Three Spiritual Realms? Moreover, Qin Shaojie could faintly feel a sense of nervousness from these people. It was as if they were being chased and killed.
It was impossible for Qin Shaojie's intuition to be wrong, and it definitely could not be wrong either.
If you are willing to help me with a favor, I am willing to give you 300 gold coins. Seeing that Qin Shaojie did not have any reaction, this Shang Jia also quickly spoke up. Three hundred gold coins, to an ordinary person, was already a large sum of money.
I'm sorry, but I'm afraid I can't help you along the way.
What he cared about was definitely not gold coins, but rather that these people might have met with some sort of trouble or some kind of powerful existence, which was why they were able to escape. Although he did not know why these people did not take the opportunity to enter the Japanese Empire to seek protection, Qin Shaojie was very clear that if he were to be involved in this matter, he would probably get himself into a lot of trouble.
In response to Qin Shaojie's rejection, the man also revealed a bitter smile. This was not the first time this kind of rejection had been made, but it was obvious that the middle-aged man was already used to it. Three hundred gold coins was indeed not a lot, but he could tell that the other party did not reject him because of how many gold coins it was. He had indeed paid a greater price, but the more he had to pay, the greater the chance he would accidentally expose them.
This conversation naturally reached the ears of the little boy in the car. The boy's eyes revealed a dull expression, but there was no other emotional reaction.
As long as little friend brings him to a corner of Japanese Empire, he doesn't need to trouble little friend with other things.
However, the middle-aged man still refused to give up and continued to speak in a low voice. The distance from here to the Japanese Empire's capital was about a month's worth of travel. If one was a bit faster, perhaps half a month's time would be more than enough.
In the Japanese Empire, the number of robbers and bandits there were very few. Such a large empire was not only rich in resources and strength, even the governance was neat and orderly.
Many people knew very well that as long as they could enter the Japanese Empire, it would mean that they would be relatively safe.
If you lack gold coins, we can even lend you some.
Shaking his head, the man's urgency made Qin Shaojie realize the difference, and most importantly, Qin Shaojie being in Japanese Empire was extremely dangerous, if there was anyone else, they would be in trouble, and it was for this reason that Xiao Qi had no opinion on him. It wouldn't be a problem for them to find someone else to help them, but it was a pity that Qin Shaojie and Xiao Qi couldn't.
I'm a good girl, and I don't want to make a ruckus.
But just at that moment, the little boy leaped down, and immediately came to Qin Shaojie's side and spoke in a low voice. His expression still didn't change much. However, there was a lot less tenderness on his face compared to those of the same age as him.
No one expected the little boy to suddenly jump down, but the middle-aged merchant didn't refuse.
Tell me why you chose me this way.
It was that the appearance of the little boy caused all the Three Spiritual Realm Warriors s to stare at him. Although there were still no signs of Qi undulations, Qin Shaojie was certain that if he acted unscrupulously towards the little boy, all of them would most likely attack him crazily, and it was not something an ordinary guard could do. Apart from this, the middle-aged man also showed a trace of respect when he looked at the boy's face. This was even more unjustifiable.
If it had to be said, it was that this little boy's identity was definitely not ordinary.
On one hand, we really don't have much time left. On the other hand, we feel that you guys are good people, and not weak at that.
Seeing that Qin Shaojie had let go, the middle-aged merchant's face revealed a look of relief, but afterwards, he also felt helpless. Not only had Qin Shaojie asked these questions, even the people they had asked for help before had all asked. They had basically answered all the questions in unison, but no one believed them.
After all, both of these reasons were untenable.
I know you have a lot of doubts, but things are forced and we are not allowed to enter the Japanese Empire.
At this point, Ancient Emperor bit his lips. He could only say so much.
However, that sentence also contained a lot of information. They could not enter the Japanese Empire, and had instead managed to create a merchant group. It was obvious that all of their goals were to send the little boy into the Japanese Empire. However, they couldn't let the little boy in alone, which obviously would attract the attention of the soldiers.
Furthermore, these soldiers had increased the restraining strength of the gold coins. Most importantly, Qin Shaojie had already sensed that there was an army not too far away.
Although they did not know what had happened, it seemed that the merchant group had not only gotten into trouble, but it was also a big trouble.
Give me the address, but let me make it clear that I will not promise or promise to protect his safety, much less get involved in what you call a whirlpool.
After a long while, Qin Shaojie also sighed. He clearly knew that this was not a worthwhile transaction, and was even something where there was a loss and no gain, but he still agreed to it in the end. Because Qin Shaojie knew very well that if he did not agree to the poison in this fellow's body, he would die from it in at most a month!
No matter what, a child was still innocent.
Seeing Qin Shaojie suddenly loosen his mouth, the other party was also startled, but after a moment of happiness, he quickly thanked Qin Shaojie!
The others also heaved a sigh of relief, as they looked at Qin Shaojie with eyes full of gratitude.
Thank you, I will try to be as good as I can on the way here.
The little boy also fell to the ground like a rock in his heart as he deeply bowed towards Qin Shaojie.
Come with me.
After receiving the paper with the address on it from the middle aged man, Qin Shaojie also brought Xiao Qi and the little boy to continue their journey.