Chapter 445: The Mythic Chest
Chapter 445: The Mythic Chest
September 25, 2017
Lu Hai Kong's eyebrows shot up, his expression as calm as still water, as he looked at Zhang Daoyi.
If it were Lu Hai Kong from half a year ago, upon hearing Zhang Daoyi's words, he would have undoubtedly been overjoyed.
But now, after undergoing Xi Zhicai's subtle and gradual nurturing, Lu Hai Kong's depth of character had grown immeasurably. Instead of showing surprise, his face displayed more scrutiny, even suspicion.
Seeing this, Zhang Daoyi sighed softly, thinking to himself that someone with such achievements was indeed not ordinary.
"I believe you are already aware of our identities, so I won't hide it from you today. We are the two who assassinated Zhang Lang and made arrangements that led to the early outbreak of the Yellow Turban Rebellion."
Lu Hai Kong showed no surprise at Zhang Daoyi's words, as if he had already known it all along.
"A task of this magnitude, one that alters the plot, wouldn't be easy to complete, would it?"
Zhang Daoyi and Taishi Ling exchanged a glance, then smiled bitterly, "It's not difficult to complete, but the challenge lies in claiming the task reward afterward. Before we could even claim the reward, the subsequent mandatory quest activated."
"The pursuit of you two must not be the only task, right? The reward for that task is just a Silver Chest. I estimate that only ordinary Outsiders would be tempted by it. Those with some ability probably wouldn't even consider such a reward." Lu Hai Kong's analysis was a bit boastful.
"You don't know, but a Silver Chest actually holds great appeal for ordinary Outsiders. Of course, if it's just a regular Outsider and not too many of them, my brother and I wouldn't be afraid. But aside from Outsiders, the court and the Yellow Turbans have also sent people to hunt us down. The real difficulty lies in the subsequent tasks."
Zhang Daoyi dared not mention that he had killed someone and revealed the unclaimed task reward.
Who would dare speak such words? Wouldn't they be asking for trouble? He had only interacted with Lu Hai Kong for a short time, and although Lu Hai Kong was boasting at the moment, no one could guarantee that he wouldn't be tempted by the reward for altering the plot."
"You came at this time because the pursuers have arrived? The pursuers who make you so wary must be quite powerful. By the way, when you first asked if I wanted to recruit a top-tier historical commander, I suspected that the one chasing you relentlessly might be a famous historical figure. Is it the Imperial Tutor, Wang Yue?"
When Lu Hai Kong mentioned Wang Yue, he saw Zhang Daoyi's face darken, instantly realizing that his guess was correct.
"Yes, it's Wang Yue. I received news that a wanderer saw Wang Yue's figure in Dingxiang and estimated that he would be able to track Qiang Yin here within these two days." Zhang Daoyi clenched his teeth.
Zhang Daoyi wanted to confirm, but Lu Hai Kong's face darkened, and he said coldly, "A top-tier historical commander like that is beyond my capabilities. Please leave, both of you."
Hearing this, Zhang Daoyi became a bit anxious, "Brother Lu, don't joke around. You were able to defeat Lu Bu, so what's there to fear from a mere Wang Yue? As far as I know, Wang Yue has significant character flaws. If you can capture him, there's at least an 80% chance of recruiting him. Opportunities to recruit a top-tier historical commander don't come by often."
"Lu Bu and Wang Yue are different. Lu Bu hadn't reached his peak at this time, but Wang Yue, being the Imperial Tutor, is definitely at his peak. His Strength Value is at least 96, and as the top swordsman in the world, a Strength Value of 98 or more wouldn't be an exaggeration. I don't want to provoke such a powerful individual."
Lu Hai Kong wasn't lying; he genuinely had no intention of capturing Wang Yue, as the chances of failure were not insignificant.
He couldn't even defeat Lu Bu before his peak, let alone Wang Yue at his prime.
In addition, Lu HaiKong could sense that Zhang Daoyi was still keeping something from him, which was perfectly normal. If the roles were reversed, Lu HaiKong wouldn't reveal everything either. However, he understood that offering help and asking for help are two completely different concepts.
Seeing Lu HaiKong's attitude, as if he was serving tea to send off a guest, Zhang Daoyi grew anxious.
But he didn't say anything immediately and instead fell silent. His face was filled with struggle, as if he was making a difficult decision.
"What if we had a prop that could help you defeat Wang Yue?"
"No, the risk is too great. I don't want to take this risk. A swordsman with a potential strength of 98 or higher... If we can't defeat him, it might provoke his hostility, which would be very damaging to me." Lu HaiKong refused without hesitation.
At this moment, Lu HaiKong's refusal wasn't just a simple rejection; it carried a hint of coercion. His intuition told him that Zhang Daoyi still had a trump card up his sleeve.
Indeed, as soon as Lu HaiKong refused, Zhang Daoyi responded immediately.
"What if we add Lu Bu to the team against Wang Yue?"
Upon hearing this, Lu HaiKong's eyebrows twitched. Ever since the battle of Jiuyuan, Lu Bu had seemingly disappeared, and he hadn't expected to hear Lu Bu's name again at this moment.
Noticing Lu HaiKong's scrutinizing gaze, Zhang Daoyi quickly explained, "Didn't you bring Lu Bu's wife and daughter to Qiangyin City? In the past few days, several hermits have received quests to help Lu Bu rescue his wife and daughter."
"So, you want to use Lu Bu's wife and daughter in my possession as leverage to get Lu Bu's help once? That's like trying to catch a wolf with your bare hands."
"No, you misunderstood. I want to exchange something for Lu Bu's wife and daughter." Zhang Daoyi shook his head.
Lu HaiKong looked at Zhang Daoyi, his eyes narrowing involuntarily. "Now I'm curious. I have the opportunity to capture Lu Bu, the number one warrior of the Three Kingdoms, by keeping his wife and daughter. What makes you think you can exchange them, and with what?"
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"No, no, no. First of all, Lu Bu wouldn't side with you just because his wife and daughter are in your hands. He's a proud and solitary man. Before, he had an almost undefeated record, but he suffered a huge loss at your hands. He's said more than once that he wants to kill you. With his personality, he would never join you."
It was hard to deny that Zhang Daoyi's words made sense, but Lu HaiKong chose not to comment. He narrowed his eyes and continued to listen to Zhang Daoyi.
"Of course, Daoyi also understands that even so, the value of Lu Bu's wife and daughter is still determined by you. After all, they are in your hands, so Daoyi can only offer something precious in exchange."
"Oh? What is it?"
"A Mythic Chest!"
Zhang Daoyi's words were like a thunderclap, causing Lu HaiKong to stand up involuntarily.
Zhang Daoyi waved his hand, and a chest even more exquisite than a legendary treasure chest appeared before Lu HaiKong.
Although the chest was far away, Lu HaiKong could still feel that it was undoubtedly real. Lu HaiKong's heart stirred.
In fact, Zhang Daoyi also knew that offering a Mythic Chest was a risky move, but he felt it was a risk worth taking. Moreover, he believed the chances of success were high.
Zhang Daoyi waved his hand, and the chest in his hand disappeared in a flash. He smiled and said, "I believe you know that only the owner can open a chest. Without the owner's permission, others can't even see it."
The implication of his words was clear...
(End of Chapter)
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