Master Changsheng

Chapter 22: A Deal Guaranteed 1000 Gold Coins

Ankai and Hanks glanced at the scene and then decided to leave the Kaishan Gang.

As they passed the trio, Ankai confirmed that the disheveled figure was the unlucky fellow who had been tried to sell by Polpi at the bounty tower but failed.

Polpi was somewhat surprised by the nameplate hanging on Ankai's chest.

He remembered An Kai and the other man, but he didn't expect this guy to be a mage. It seems that joining their Kaishan Gang wasn't such a free lunch after all...

As for the first-tier, eighth-level mage Richardson, he only glanced at Ankai before raising his head and no longer caring.

His arrogant attitude was on full display.

After leaving the Kaishan Gang, I politely declined Hanks's reluctant invitation and went to a tavern-hotel combined with a bar on Kaishan Gang Street to check in.

I meditated all night, and dawn broke.

[Attribute Points +1]

[Endurance +1]

[Endurance: 51]

A warm current flowed through his body, and Ankai used the attribute points he had gained through meditation.

Instead of rushing out, he chose to open the plot forum in the system to verify his guess...

[1: The Mage Association is currently investigating the location of the Mage God and is now searching for clues across the entire continent. Those who provide valid clues will receive a generous reward!]

[2: In the Duchy of Buklin, a conflict erupts between the orcish forces supporting the First Prince and the dwarven forces supporting the Third Prince.]

[3: The fifth princess of the Principality of Buklin has been spotted in the eastern desert of the Principality of Buklin!]

...

After quickly browsing the information, Ankai finally found the storyline he wanted in the forty-eighth side quest…

[48: Will Bucklin, the prodigal son, attempted to escape after hoarding resources from the Mountain Opening Gang, but was captured and brought back to the gang's headquarters, his life hanging by a thread!]

"That's really true!"

An Kai breathed a sigh of relief.

Today's side storyline proved one of his conjectures.

That means the side quests are all things that happened yesterday.

Including that unlucky guy, Will Bucklin, who was captured by the Mountain Gang!

Gee!

"If this name has nothing to do with the Principality of Bucklin, I'll change my name to Ankai!"

The appearance of side quests further confirmed Ankai's conjecture.

That disheveled guy, the ring in his mouth is almost certainly a storage ring!

Inside were 200 gold coins he had stolen from the Kaishan Gang.

If you exchange it for low-grade magic stones, you can get around 200!

This is a real fortune.

This was a huge sum of money that would have driven Ankai to take the risk.

Over the years, his strength has been steadily increasing, and he seems to be in no danger.

Actually it is not.

Leaving aside the harsh environment in the desert, which cannot be changed in the short term.

The president of the Mage Association in the nameless town, the second-tier mage, Master Donglin, had made a three-year agreement with An Kai.

An Kai didn't believe that Dong Lin would be kind to him when they met again.

The only way to get through this safely is to have strong personal capabilities.

An Kai's unlimited lifespan gave him ample time to pursue strength.

Given enough resources, Ankai can transform them into its own strength.

Therefore, Ankai didn't want to let go of the 200 gold coins that Will-Bucklin had.

This is a big fish, a very rare sight...

However, this matter requires careful consideration...

After tidying up briefly and having breakfast, An Kai headed towards the Kaishan Gang.

When he arrived at the Kaishan Gang, most of the gang members were still asleep, and there were hardly any gang members in the more than 1,000 square meter training ground.

Ankai didn't linger and walked towards old man Frank.

Pushing open the door, Frank was already there.

He was very happy to see An Kai arrive.

The two of them randomly started chatting, each with their own ulterior motives...

Around noon, Ankai heard Will Bookering's powerful scream again.

After confirming that he would not be killed today, he left the Kaishan Gang.

As it happened, I ran into Richardson, the arrogant first-tier eighth-level mage, again when I came out.

"Hmph!" Richardson snorted softly as he walked past Ankai...

Back at the tavern, after having a bite to eat, I began my meditation for the day.

For the next two weeks, Ankai's life was stable: tavern → Kaishan Gang's base → tavern.

Even when Hanks invited him to go fishing in the desert several times, Ankai refused.

Even when Hanks suggested taking on a bounty mission, Ankai refused without hesitation.

In just half a month, Ankai gained another 10 attribute points.

All four of his attributes have reached 53 points.

As time went by, Ankai had less and less money.

After all, the prices at the taverns in the city are quite high.

On this day, as usual, An Kai carried a plate of snacks to go with his drinks and headed towards the Kai Shan Gang.

In half a month, he and Frank became quite familiar with each other.

Each time he went, he would bring Frank some food.

Frank didn't take advantage of him for nothing; in return, he would share some gossip and anecdotes about the Kaishan Gang with Ankai.

"What?! They're not back yet?!"

"What are you good for?!"

"Polpi, if you don't find my brother, you'd better prepare to be buried with him!"

Just as An Kai was about to step into the Kaishan Gang's headquarters, he heard a series of angry roars...

Before long, he saw Pol belt leading a large group of Kaishan Gang members, rushing off into the distance.

This included the first-tier, eighth-level mage whose eyes were positioned on the top of his head…

An Kai stepped aside to make way for them.

After Polpi and the others left, Ankai carried the food into the Kaishan Gang's camp.

Upon entering, the Kaishan Gang's headquarters, which covered more than a thousand square meters, was completely empty, with not a single person in sight!

Ankai glanced casually at the house in the southwest corner, and sure enough, when Polpi left, he took the guard who was watching Will-Bucklin with him.

This approach makes sense, after all, Will Bucklin is already seriously injured and barely clings to life...

They were still stationed at the Kaishan Gang's headquarters, and the so-called guards were just for show; it didn't matter whether they were there or not.

Upon seeing this, An Kai smiled. After waiting for half a month, the opportunity had finally arrived!

Composing himself, Ankai went to Frank's room...

"Ah...! Lord Ankai is here..."

As soon as I entered, I saw a dejected Frank; anyone who didn't know better would think his father had died...

No, at his age, his father must be dead!

An Kai muttered to himself as he brought food to Frank's side.

He didn't inquire about his sighs and complaints.

It's obvious to anyone with a brain that Frank is doing this because the gang leader's brother, Ryan, hasn't returned. His goal is to wait for Ankai to speak up, and then trick him into going to find Ryan...

Unfortunately, Ankai had already seen through Frank's scheme.

No matter how much Frank coughed or sighed, he wouldn't respond, remaining silent and pretending not to know anything...

Cough cough cough! Cough cough cough!

"A cunning fellow!"

Frank took a deep breath, cursing inwardly...

Perhaps because Ankai wasn't responding to Frank's remarks, Frank wasn't in a good mood today either.

They barely exchanged a few words in half a day.

Ankai couldn't be happier, so he got up, dusted himself off, and left.

After leaving the Kaishan Gang, he did not return to the tavern.

Instead, they went straight to Hanks' house.

When Ankai arrived, Hanks opened the door, sweating profusely, his face flushed, and slightly out of breath…

"Hey? What brings you here, kid?"

"Spit it out! Don't disturb my daily life!"

Ankai glanced at Hanks and thought to himself, "Isn't this old man afraid of strenuous exercise and getting cramps up?"

However, he swallowed the words back down, for he had come on important business today!

"Hanks, I have a deal that guarantees at least 1000 gold coins. Are you interested?"

(End of this chapter)