Chapter 156: The Reward, the White Tiger Dark Iron Token

“Mr. Ling, please, I beg you, open the door!”

Everyone in the room heard the voice. Mu Yiren, Gu Mingyan, Zhang Wenhe, and the maid Xiuer all turned their eyes toward Ling Xiao.

“Young master... who’s outside?”

“It’s Ouyang Xiaobai’s sister!”

Ling Xiao’s casual remark made Gu Mingyan’s gaze shift oddly. She sighed softly.

“Since we have news of the White Tiger Mysterious Iron Token, the Dao Emperor Sect must have received it too. Most likely, Ouyang Xiaobai has already gone there. Judging by the current situation, this information is probably a trap.”

As a genius strategist, Gu Mingyan quickly pieced the situation together.

Mu Yiren vaguely understood and couldn’t help but furrow her delicate brows. “So she’s here to ask Ling Xiao for help on behalf of her brother?”

“Definitely,” Gu Mingyan replied firmly.

Yet Ling Xiao showed no intention of acting, sitting on the sofa reading the newspaper.

Ouyang Yuluo and Ouyang Xiaobai were two different people.

He had helped Ouyang Yuluo today because she was his colleague, and besides, he couldn’t tolerate Director Qin. But Ouyang Xiaobai was on equal footing with Ling Xiao—if not his enemy.

Though their personalities were somewhat alike, that didn’t mean Ling Xiao should meddle.

The knocking outside grew more urgent, then suddenly stopped.

Zhang Wenhe glanced out the window and said, “Young master, the woman is kneeling at the door, bowing her head! It’s pouring rain—should we let her in?”

“Let her be.”

Ling Xiao’s expression was indifferent, unmoved.

If he had to act every time someone pleaded, what kind of person would Ling Xiao be? Was the Young Master of Guigu worth so little?

Besides, even if he did intervene, given Ouyang Xiaobai’s nature, he probably wouldn’t be grateful. He’d likely feel embarrassed instead.

Which prodigy doesn’t have pride?

Ling Xiao saw no reason to trouble himself with such unpleasant matters.

Outside, Ouyang Yuluo kept kowtowing repeatedly, her forehead bleeding, blood mingling with rain and staining the ground.

She seemed utterly hopeless. The relentless rain pummeled her frail body, too much for her to bear, and she finally collapsed onto the concrete.

“I can’t stand this anymore!” Zhang Wenhe snapped and opened the door, carrying Ouyang Yuluo inside.

“Young master! Have a heart! Such a pitiful girl fainted in the rain, and you don’t even bat an eye?”

Ling Xiao glanced at him coldly.

“Mind your own business! Ouyang Xiaobai, as the Dao Emperor Sect’s young master, has caused countless deaths. Why should I pity anyone? This world is survival of the fittest. If Ouyang Xiaobai isn’t capable, he deserves to die! He has nothing to do with me. Why should I save him?”

“I...” Zhang Wenhe was speechless.

Ling Xiao was right.

Even if Ouyang Yuluo was innocent and pitiable, Ouyang Xiaobai was no saint.

Alas, life is unpredictable, and Ouyang Yuluo, a mere mortal, bore a burden far beyond what she should.

Xiuer cleaned the wound on Ouyang Yuluo’s forehead—it was a bloody mess.

While wrapping the bandage, Ouyang Yuluo suddenly regained consciousness. She looked around drowsily, then scrambled up and hurried to Ling Xiao’s side, kneeling.

“Mr. Ling, please, I beg you. My brother hasn’t returned for a long time! I know only you can save him! I heard what you said at noon—I don’t want my brother to fight for the White Tiger Token. I just want him alive! Please, I beg you, save him. As long as he’s safe, I’ll do anything!”

Mu Yiren and the others felt a pang of sympathy but no one urged Ling Xiao.

Everyone carries their own helplessness in life.

If Ling Xiao saved Ouyang Xiaobai, it would involve him deeply, causing trouble. Moreover, Ling Xiao and Ouyang Xiaobai had no relationship—not even friendship—they were enemies.

“Go back. I helped you at noon. Now, Ouyang Xiaobai’s fate is his own.”

Ouyang Yuluo was nearly broken. She bit her lip.

“Mr. Ling, even if I offer my body, is that still not enough?”

Ling Xiao’s gaze darkened. Such words were an insult to him.

“Don’t overestimate yourself! You’re beautiful, yes, but you have no value to me! Go back. Maybe… you can erect a monument for Ouyang Xiaobai.”

Ouyang Yuluo was utterly desperate. She struggled to her feet, staggering a few steps, then gave a bitter smile.

“Sorry, I thought you would help me. I’m sorry to have troubled you.”

Simple words, yet filled with unbearable pain and despair.

After barely walking two steps, Gu Mingyan’s eyes suddenly lit up.

“Wait!”

Ouyang Yuluo froze, her lovely face puzzled.

“What is it?”

Gu Mingyan walked straight to her, smiling faintly.

“May I see the pendant around your neck?”

Ouyang Yuluo frowned briefly, then nodded.

“Of course.”

She took off a small white and silver pendant and handed it to Gu Mingyan. Gu Mingyan held it carefully, then smiled knowingly.

“You’re quite lucky. Your brother can still be saved!”

“Really?”

Ouyang Yuluo’s eyes brightened instantly. She grasped Gu Mingyan’s hand eagerly.

“Please, will you save my brother?”

Gu Mingyan shook the silver pendant in her hand.

“That… now belongs to me.”

“All right! I’ll give you anything you want, just promise to save my brother!”

“No problem.”

Gu Mingyan turned and approached Ling Xiao, waving the silver pendant before his eyes.

“The White Tiger Mysterious Iron Token, acquired effortlessly.”

Ling Xiao narrowed his eyes, his gaze fixed on the token.

“Is it genuine?”

“Of course, guaranteed authentic! You should be able to sense the vast spiritual power it contains.”

Ling Xiao took a deep breath.

“Unexpectedly, it was obtained this way.”

Gu Mingyan placed the White Tiger Mysterious Iron Token in his hand.

“That’s enough. The young lady has already offered the token. Young master Ling, it’s time to act and save him.”

Ling Xiao pocketed the token, his mind stirring, then vanished from sight.

“I’m going to destroy the Absolute God Hall!”

(Note to readers: For the next half month, I will update five chapters daily. After that, if possible, I will continue to update for free for a while longer and speed up the releases. This is to give you all a treat, so please don’t complain. I will save the manuscript carefully!)