Blind Ghostwriter: Starts with the full level of Nine Yang Magic Skill

Chapter 28 Settling down
When they returned to Linjiang City, Gu Mo and Gu Chudong were not as anxious as when they came. It took them five days in total to get back to Linjiang City.

Soon after entering the city, they were stopped by a carriage. The person coming was Yan Sanniang from Buer Villa, and the driver was Yan Sanniang's bodyguard Ah Qi.

"Young Master Gu, welcome back!"

Yan Sanniang climbed directly onto Gu Mo's carriage, carrying a large bag with her. She landed in the carriage with a clang, revealing a pile of silver.

"What is this?" Gu Chudong asked in confusion.

"It's the bounty offered by Tie Luohan and Master Kuxin, a total of 550 taels of silver, it's all here." Yan Sanniang said.

Gu Mo asked doubtfully, "Doesn't Bu Er Villa take a cut?"

"No," Yan Sanniang said, "Young Master Gu and Sister Chu Dong killed these two men on your own. Bu Er Villa will not take a cent of the bounty."

Gu Mo said, "It's not quite in line with the rules. If I remember correctly, the government's bounty on these two people was only about 300 taels combined. Now it's 550 taels, which means Bu Er Villa still spent the effort to collect private bounties. In this case, according to the contract we signed earlier, Bu Er Villa should take half of the extra 250 taels."

"No, not a cent," Yan Sanniang said. "Young Master Gu, let's revise the contract. From now on, for all wanted criminals whose information is not provided by Bu Er Shanzhuang, as long as you kill them yourself, Bu Er Shanzhuang will help you collect private bounties from various places for free. In addition, even if Bu Er Shanzhuang provides information, the commission will be reduced from 50% to 30%. I will only charge a small amount of cost."

Gu Chudong asked in surprise: "Really?"

"It's true, more real than real gold." Yan Sanniang said.

Gu Mo was very rational and asked, "Boss Yan is in business, not charity. There must be a reason, right?"

"Alas," Yan Sanniang said, "Young Master Gu, you're asking even though you already know the answer. Your status in the ghostwriter industry is quite different now."

"Because you killed Feilong?" Gu Mo asked.

Yan Sanniang shook her head and said, "The news of the Tang family in Zhushan County being attacked by an evil master hasn't spread yet, but we are in the business of chasing the wind, and our most important means is intelligence. We have heard that Young Master Gu fought back alone against the combined forces of Feilong, Wu Huan, and Yang Tang. Most importantly, the White Cloud Sword Master Shen Baishen said that he was inferior to you in martial arts.

That's Baiyunjian Shen Bai. His words have multiplied your value in the ghostwriter industry several times over. Although you're still a newcomer in the industry, your value is already comparable to that of a top-tier ghostwriter. I'm so scared now. My No. 2 Villa has finally found a top-tier potential ghostwriter like you. If you get poached by another Zhuifeng Tower, I'll cry my heart out."

Gu Mo smiled slightly and said, "Boss Yan's salary is higher than that of an average gold medal ghostwriter. I don't think any other Chasing Wind Tower would offer me such a salary. Aren't you afraid of losing money?"

This treatment may really result in a loss.

After all, intelligence is very expensive, and Yan Sanniang only takes 30%. There is some profit, but not much. The most important thing is that it does not mean that every time the intelligence is given to Gu Mo, he can successfully write it down. Unless Gu Mo's success rate of writing it down can reach 80%, that is, at least eight times out of ten, Bu Er Villa can break even. If it is less than eight times, Bu Er Villa will lose money. After all, Yan Sanniang also promised Gu Mo that Bu Er Villa would not take a share of his own intelligence or the wanted criminals he met, and would even pay money to help collect private bounties from various places. With this treatment, Bu Er Villa is basically heading for a loss.

Yan Sanniang said with a smile: "Young Master Gu, I am a businessman. You must believe that any decision I make has my reasons. You may make money, but I will definitely not lose money.

With the newly built Zhuifeng Building at Buer Villa lacking both ghostwriters and wealthy clients, I'm betting you can become a top ghostwriter. Then, with your name, Buer Villa's business will definitely boom. You'll be our living signboard. Do you think I'll lose money? Even if I invest a little money in you, I can earn countless times more from other sources.

Young Master Gu, you may not understand that, in fact, what really makes the Zhuifeng Tower money is not the government bounty, but more from private bounties. For example, for Feilong, the government bounty is only one thousand taels, but the private bounty outside, which I, Buer Villa, can contact, is two thousand taels. This is not considered a big amount.

Dongyang Zhuifenglou in the north city received a bounty last year from the wealthy businessman Yang Qiao. The bounty was for a wanted criminal by the government. The government only offered 500 taels of money, but the wanted criminal had a grudge against Yang Qiao. Yang Qiao found Dongyang Zhuifenglou and directly gave him 5,000 taels of money. Because Dongyang Zhuifenglou was famous enough and had a gold medal ghostwriter, Yang Qiao trusted Dongyang Zhuifenglou enough.

In addition, with a top ghostwriter around, it would be easier for me to negotiate business on my own. For example, if the government recently offered a reward, and I found out that the wanted criminal had a grudge against a wealthy person, it would be easier for me to go and ask for a commission.

These are just one aspect. There are many other benefits. In this world, reputation means countless money. Young Master Gu, I think you can become a top ghostwriter. So, for your future fame, even if I lose money now, I won't lose anything later. "

Gu Mo chuckled and said, "Boss Yan doesn't look like a businessman, but more like a gambler."

"But I'm a good gambler and I've never lost."

"I hope that this time, Boss Yan won't lose either."

As Gu Mo spoke, he threw a bundle in front of Yan Sanniang and said, "These are the heads of Feilong, Wu Huan, and Yang Tang. I'm sorry to bother you, Boss Yan."

"Leave it to me, don't worry."

Yan Sanniang handed it over immediately, and Ah Qi took the bundle and put it into their carriage.

"Young Master Gu, should we take a rest for a while or arrange the next mission for you as soon as possible?" Yan Sanniang asked.

"Rest for a few days," Gu Mo said, "I've gained a lot in martial arts this trip, so I need to sort it out. I can also use this time to give my sister some guidance on martial arts."

In addition to teaching Gu Chudong martial arts, Gu Mo also planned to take out the Xiao Huan Dan from the system and give it to Gu Chudong. He also needed a few days to help Gu Chudong absorb the medicinal power of the Xiao Huan Dan. If Gu Chudong took it by himself, he could only absorb 50% of the 100% medicinal effect, which would be a great waste.

"That's great. Sister Chudong's martial arts skills are higher, so she will be of much greater help to you." Yan Sanniang pondered for a moment and said, "Well, when Young Master Gu has rested well and wants to take on a mission, just let me know and I'll pick out the right one for you."

……

Early in the morning, in the courtyard.

Gu Mo and Gu Chudong were seeing off a middle-aged man. This man was a senior executive of Zhuifeng Tower and was there to recruit Gu Mo.

"Young Master Gu, please consider my proposal carefully. Our Fuwei Zhuifeng Tower is a century-old established tower. We have connections not only in Linjiang County, but also in the six counties of Yunzhou. With your ability, if you come to our Fuwei Zhuifeng Tower, you will definitely achieve great things. We can cover the penalty for the transfer deed."

Gu Mo nodded slightly and said, "I will definitely consider it carefully. Thank you for your kindness."

"Then I won't bother you anymore," the middle-aged man said. "Young Master Gu, if you have made up your mind, please come find me anytime. Goodbye!"

"Walk slowly."

The middle-aged man bowed, got on the carriage, and left. Watching him leave, Gu Chudong said with a smile, "Brother, you're truly famous now. This is the fifth Chasing Wind Tower to come and recruit you."

Gu Mo shook his head slightly and said, "I can't say I'm famous in the martial arts world. I just have a little reputation among the ghostwriters. Moreover, the reason why these Zhuifenglou are willing to give me such treatment is not mainly because of my own value, but because of Shen Bai."

"Hehe," Gu Chudong laughed, "Anyway, it's also because you're so powerful. From now on, when I go out and sit over there, someone will definitely ask, 'Who are you, little girl?' I'll just slam the table and say in a clear voice, 'My brother Gu Mo,' and everyone in the hall will be shocked. Hahahaha..."

"Your little head is full of nonsense all day long," Gu Mo chuckled. "But, honestly, no matter how hard those Fengzhuilou try to recruit, they can't possibly give me the treatment that Yan Sanniang gives me. Although their intelligence capabilities may be stronger, they can't allocate too many resources to me. But Buer Villa is different. Now, Buer Villa gives me full priority in resources."

Gu Chudong nodded and said, "That's true. Boss Yan is quite nice and pretty. When she came to give me money yesterday, she also gave me rouge. Well, brother, we have more than two thousand taels now. When we have saved up ten thousand taels, we will go find Qi Miaoxuan to treat your eyes."

"Let's talk about it later. Find some time to buy or rent a bigger yard, buy a carriage, and buy a good horse. In addition, we need to replace our knives and buy two good knives. If you calculate it this way, the money is not much!" Gu Mo said.

Gu Chudong thought for a moment and said, "Brother, let's not buy these yet. Let's save money first, okay?"

Gu Mo shook his head and said, "Sharpening the knife does not delay the chopping of wood. I know you want to save enough money as soon as possible to treat my eyes, but if we improve the infrastructure, we can make money faster. In addition, the things we use now are all from Boss Yan. Although Boss Yan has not asked us to return them, we can't just take advantage of them with a clear conscience. We still have to return the things.

Also, don't worry about my eyes. Ask Qi Miaoxuan to help. The so-called ten thousand taels of silver is just the first condition. The hardest part is yet to come. Don't be impatient."

"okay, I get it."

Gu Chudong was a little depressed.

It was indeed as Gu Mo said, of the three conditions for asking Qi Miaoxuan to take action, the 12,000 taels of silver, which seemed like a lot of money, was actually the easiest to fulfill.

"Don't think too much." Gu Mo reached out and touched Gu Chudong's head, saying, "I've almost adapted to it now. It won't make much difference whether my eyes are treated sooner or later."

"But I just want you to recover soon." Gu Chudong was still unhappy.

Gu Mo smiled and said, "Alright, that's it. Well, go inside and practice first. I'll help you absorb the power of the Xiao Huan Dan. Judging from the progress over the past few days, it will take at most three days for the power to be absorbed. You will then be able to break through to the seventh level of the Xuanxu Heart Technique."

The next day after returning to Linjiang City,

Gu Mo extracted the Xiao Huan Dan from the system and gave it to Gu Chudong to take. With him using the Nine Yang internal force to help Gu Chudong absorb the Xiao Huan Dan, the effect was twice the result with half the effort.

Gu Chudong had originally only cultivated the Xuanxu Heart Method to the fifth level. Once the medicinal power of the Xiaohuandan was completely absorbed, he would be able to reach the seventh level. By then, Gu Chudong's internal strength would be able to reach the level of an ordinary second-rate internal martial artist in the world.

Xuanxu swordsmanship is divided into mental skills and swordsmanship. The mental skills are very ordinary. When cultivated to the ninth level of great success, it is at best an upper second-rate level. However, the swordsmanship is very exquisite and can be regarded as a first-rate swordsmanship in the world.

Gu Chudong has made remarkable progress during this period. With the help of Xiao Huan Dan in his internal strength and Gu Mo's guidance in swordsmanship, he has mastered nearly forty of the seventy-two moves of Xuanxu swordsmanship, and is not much worse than Gu Mo before he went blind.

In addition, Gu Mo is also teaching Gu Chudong the two unique martial arts, Tiyunzong and Fingertip Magic, but the time is still short and she has not yet mastered them. After all, Gu Chudong's martial arts talent is very ordinary, and she is not the kind of genius who can learn things quickly.

……

A few days later,

Gu Chudong started to get busy, looking at houses everywhere. Finally, after running around for four or five days, she bought a small courtyard that she liked very much. Then, she spent a few more days buying furniture, carriages, horses, and weapons. They spent more than half of the more than 2,000 silver coins they had.

Gu Chudong felt very painful when paying the money, but she was also very happy at the same time, because ten years ago, the brother and sister sold their house in their hometown and embarked on the journey to find their parents. They have been wandering around the world. In the past ten years, the brother and sister have been like rootless duckweed.

Only now do I feel like I have a real home.

As soon as they entered the new home, Gu Chudong jumped and skipped with Gu Mo.

"Brother, there are two rooms in the east wing. One is for your practice room and the other is for mine. The two rooms in the west wing are for guest rooms. Guests can stay there. Um, over here in the main hall, one is for the kitchen, and the other two are our bedrooms."

"it is good."

"Brother, can I keep a big goldfish in my bedroom?"

"can."

"Brother, should we dig a well in the yard?"

"it is good."

"Brother, I want to go to the roof to watch the stars. When I rented someone else's house before, I didn't dare to climb on the roof for fear of damaging it. Now this is our own house, I'm not afraid anymore!"

"elder brother……"

"..."

Gu Chudong was really happy. She pulled Gu Mo to sit on the roof and chattered. Gu Mo just sat there quietly. He was blind and couldn't see, but he could feel that the night sky tonight must be full of stars and the moonlight must be bright.

Gu Chudong seemed to have endless things to say, and no one knew why her head was filled with so many strange ideas.

I don’t know how long it took,
Gu Chudong gradually calmed down and fell asleep leaning on Gu Mo's shoulder.

Gu Mo smiled slightly.
Slowly raised his head,

The moonlight tonight must be very bright!

(End of this chapter)