Chapter 93: Do You Own a Mine?
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
The morning light illuminated Tiger Base, but it could not light up the depths of the sewers in the base camp.
In the background of the mud houses and wooden houses in the Tiger Base, a stone tower at least five stories high was especially eye-catching.
A figure quickly entered the room on the fifth floor and bowed to the person behind the screen. “Master, we’ve found the woman’s identity.”
The figure behind the screen paused slightly.
“Speak.”
■Tve sent a message to all the spies in the border cities within the various states and tasked them to investigate the prisoners that have been exiled in the past month or so. They found that the profile of Prince Qi and his group that were exiled from the Chu State matched that group of people.”
The voice behind the screen was a little ponderous. -Xiao Jin, Prince Qi of the Chu State?” -Yes He was exiled for being in cahoots with the enemies and committing treason. That woman is Princess Consort Qi, and her name is Su Ying. Su Ying even injured the Chu State’s border guards when she was on her way to cross the border.”
“Princess Consort Qi…”
The figure slowly stood up from the chair behind the screen. He couldn’t quite believe it.
A Princess Consort of a state could be so powerful?
“Master, do you know Xiao Jin?”
-We never had any dealings with him, but someone paid a lot of money to buy those little precious babies from us to deal with him. However, he had a skillful expert with him, so the fellow failed.”
“This Prince Qi isn’t here to take revenge, is he?”
A trace of ruthlessness flashed in the eyes of the person behind the screen. “Since he’s a
threat, then we’ll cover all the bases.”
As soon as he finished speaking, there was a soft knock on the door. “Master, we have a
situation.”
“Come in.”
After entering the room, he said, “Master, the two good-for-nothings didn’t succeed last night. That woman went out early in the morning just now. Judging from her demeanor, she should be coming to the restaurant.”
■She’s a woman with guts. Since she’s here to die, I’ll fulfill her wish. Go. Get ready. Make
sure she can’t goback!”
-Don’t worry, Master. We’ll skin her alive this time for hurting our people! ”
“Oh right, Master. Regarding that person we caught yesterday… What are your plans?” The eyes of the figure behind the screen revealed a trace of ruthlessness. “Tiger Might has been giving me trouble time and again. This time, 1 must let him know how powerful we are. Bring him over now and chop off one of his hands to reward my precious babies.’
“Yes, Sir.”
Su Ying was sucking on a candy drop in her mouth as she walked unhurriedly on the mud road in Tiger Base.
At first glance, the people living in the base camp looked no different from ordinary commoners. If no one mentioned it, no one would think that they were criminals who had been exiled here.
Su Ying had just reached a fork in the road when she saw a carriage coming towards her.
She moved to the side of the road and was about to avoid the carriage when she saw a hand struggling to get out of the carriage.
Su Ying’s eyes narrowed. She picked up a stone and threw it at the wheels of the carriage. The excessive force instantly broke the wheels, and the people in the carriage fell off the carriage due to the sudden impact.
A figure also rolled out of the carriage at the same time.
The man’s hands and feet were tied, and a piece of cloth was stuffed in his mouth. After he fell out, he struggled to untie himself, but the rope around his hands and feet couldn be loosened no matter how hard he tried. When he saw that those people were coming towards him, he started to roll on the ground in panic. In the process, he rolled to Su Ying’s feet and spat out the rag in his mouth.
He looked at the shoes that were inches away from him and said without thinking, “Save
me, save me! I can give you anything.
“You can give me anything?”
The man was stunned when he heard Su Ying’s voice. He raised his head with difficulty and looked at Su Ying. When he saw that she was a woman, a look of despair flashed across his eyes.
“Kid, I’m asking you a question.”
The man’s despondent face was pressed to the ground as he said weakly, “If you can save
me, I’ll give you anything you want.”
A woman’s chilly voice rang out above his head. “Don’t forget you gave me your word.” “Mm-hmm. But don’t push yourself too hard. Hurry up and run now. You’re not even a match for one of their hands…”
“Argh!”
Before the man could finish, he heard a scream above his head.
He raised his head in shock and saw the person who had come to capture him being thrown out.
The man’s spirits were lifted, and his slender almond-shaped eyes stared in shock at Su Ying as she flung those men on the ground like they were tattered rags. She stomped on them until their mouths were spewing blood.
However, Su Ying seemed to be having fun. With one kick, she sent one man flying dozens of feet away.
These three or four men were unable to fight back at all against a mere woman!
Su Ying dusted off the non-existent dust on her dress and turned to look at the man indifferently. “Don’t forget what you said.” She took out a dagger and cut the ropes on the man’s body.
The man stood up from the ground and looked at her eagerly. “What’s your name? Where are you staying in the Tiger Base? What do you want? I’ll get someone to send it to you.
Su Ying frowned and thought for a moment. “10 boars and 10 sows.”
Qiao Yang was stupefied. So in her eyes, he was only worth twenty pigs?
“Nothing else?”
Su Ying said, “Rice and flour. I’ll take however much you can give me.”
Qiao Yang still felt a little unconvinced and pressed on, “Is there anything else?” For example, did she want to marry him? He had already displayed such a superior advantage. Didn’t she notice at all?
Su Ying glanced at him icily. “What? Your family owns a mine?”
“Well, no.”
“I live in the open space in front. It’s a newly built house. You just keep walking along this road. Understand?”
Qiao Yang nodded. “I understand.”
“It’s good that you understand.”
When he saw that Su Ying was about to leave, Qiao Yang quickly stepped forward to stop her. “What’s your name? I’m Qiao Yang.”
“SuYing.”
“Alright, I’ll remember this. I’ll definitely come and look for you! However, you’ve offended these scumbags because of me, so you might get into trouble. Don’t be afrard, I’ll get someone to protect you when I go back.”
A look of impatience flashed across Su Ying’s face. “Why are you talking so much nonsense? Get lost.”
She pushed Qiao Yang away and headed straight for the Dust and Gust Restaurant. Qiao Yang looked at her back profile as she left, the light in his eyes getting increasingly brighter. “She has character. I like it!”
Half an hour later, Su Ying raised her head and saw a black-background signboard with the words “Dust and Gust Restaurant” written in pure gold paint on it.
Compared to the desolation of other places, the restaurant was as crowded as a market. ■Hey, Miss, would you like to dine here? Please come in. If you’ve never been here before, our boss can give you a free bowl of meat today. Even if you don’t order anything else, you can still eat your fill before you leave.”
Su Ying was led into the restaurant by the waiter.
The main hall was almost full of people, and the waiters were busy serving the dishes skillfully.
Su Ying was brought to a table in the middle of the hall.
-Miss, what would you like to eat? Or would you like a serving of meat first?”
“Then I’ll have a serving of meat first.”
“Alright, please wait a moment. Your order will be ready soon..