Chapter 1166: Chapter 1152: The Deal for 10 Years of Lifespan
Having an Immortal around is indeed quite tricky.
Every Immortal is powerful and mysterious, no one knows their whereabouts or what abilities they possess.
Some Immortals can even receive blessings from the Divine Spirits.
"Immortal, huh? Why do you want to betray the organization? You should know that such an organization would pursue you no matter where you fled."
Baiyu said in a low voice.
From Nancy’s account, he understood how terrifying this organization was.
"I have to do this. The lifespan of my parents was taken away by the leader of the Reckoners. I’m just taking back what belongs to me."
Hatred and anger were evident in Nancy’s eyes.
"And what about the Hunter Organization?"
"The Hunter Organization indeed has problems; there was an internal split, but the cause of the split was also the Reckoners.
The Hunters have clearly become a vassal to the Reckoners."
Nancy spoke her speculation, as she was unclear about the current situation of the Hunter Organization.
"So, are you interested? As long as you help me find a safe hideout, I can hand over the Ashen Ledger and the Pen of the Years to you.
Owning these two items together.
Theoretically, with these two items, one could achieve eternal life."
Baiyu frowned as he looked at her and suddenly asked, "You want me to fight a life-and-death battle against your enemy, the leader of the Reckoners, correct? Do you think I can kill him?"
"I don’t know, but it will be very difficult. He is an Immortal and has received help from a Divine Spirit of conquest and battle."
Fear appeared in Nancy’s eyes: "No one knows how long he has lived, nor how strong he is."
"How much lifespan do you have left on your hands?"
Baiyu looked at her.
"A hundred years. I spent twenty-seven years of lifespan escaping here."
"I can offer you a choice: You can exchange ten years of your lifespan for my protection.
This is a very fair transaction.
But should I encounter an enemy I cannot confront, I will prioritize my own safety and then help you escape.
You can also refuse.
In that case, I will take back the Pen of the Years, which was your previous payment."
Nancy didn’t think much and agreed directly: "Sure, we have a deal."
From Nancy’s perspective.
She doesn’t have many choices.
This transaction is not too harsh for her; on the contrary, it is quite generous.
"Give me the Pen of the Years."
Nancy reached out and took the Pen of the Years from Baiyu, then drew a symbol on her arm.
Throughout the process.
She was not afraid of Baiyu watching, nor was she worried Baiyu would figure out how to use the Ashen Ledger, obviously there were certain restrictions, and she was quite confident that Baiyu, even with violence or mystical methods, could not obtain the Ashen Ledger from her.
"The Ashen Ledger is stored within my future lifespan, unless I voluntarily hand it over, no one can obtain it."
Nancy explained, fearing that Baiyu might try to seize it.
"Rest assured, Miss. I am a man of my word, and the God of Justice is one of my favorite deities."
Baiyu smiled kindly.
However, Nancy didn’t trust him; she quickly wrote the symbol on her arm, then pulled down her sleeve, curved her fingers into a talon shape, and clawed at the air in front of her.
A mass of illusory, hazy white light was caught and pulled out.
"This is ten years of lifespan; you should soon be able to feel it."
Nancy crushed the light mass.
The mass dissolved into small white lights, merging into Baiyu’s body, and for a moment Baiyu felt a surge of pure life energy entering his body.
This energy was very special.
It was like a person’s fountain of life, revitalizing old ailments within Baiyu’s body, and even cells weakened by age found new life at that moment.
It truly was lifespan.
Baiyu could clearly feel that his lifespan had extended; this feeling was quite unique, experienced only by those who’ve been through it, needing no explanation from anyone else.
It was a feeling from deep within one’s soul.
His lifespan.
Tangibly increased.
"Transaction successful. You are now my employer, Miss Nancy."
Baiyu chuckled twice, glancing around: "This place isn’t safe; you’ve been found, and I believe it won’t be long before the Reckoners come."
After saying this.
He grabbed Nancy’s shoulder, instantly initiating a Spirit Realm journey.
After one breath, they returned to the manor, but upon returning, Baiyu’s first action was to cast a Defense Spirit Array to evade the Reckoners’ search.
Nancy watched all of this.
She gingerly touched the arm she had just inscribed the symbol on, then headed upstairs, ending up face-to-face with a large hamster.
"Who are you, and what do you want? Let me tell you, I’m not someone you can easily mess with, stay away from me."
Cang Yan shouted loudly.
Nancy was stunned for about two seconds before stumbling downstairs, evidently quite frightened by the hamster.
...
In the evening.
After dinner, Baiyu and Cang Yan explained Nancy’s background to the hamster, allowing them to get acquainted.
"Alright, I have other things to attend to. If anything happens, contact me directly."
Baiyu said to Nancy.
The area surrounding the residence had been secured with barriers and checked multiple times; yet in this unpredictable world, caution was paramount.
Being a contractor, he must diligently ensure the employer’s safety.
Lifespan is something.
No one minds having extra.
...
At night.
Silence prevailed.
Baiyu returned to the shop he had visited that morning, which was adjacent to the Blood Church, but the situation inside was entirely different from daytime.
In the dimly lit shop.
Alfred sat centrally, reading a thick ancient book by the faint light.
"I didn’t expect you would actually come; looks like you’ve made up your mind? Recently, Count Misar has been quite active."
Alfred showed a smile of delight: "Everything in the world may be forgotten, but scars are the longest-lasting memories, usually accompanying a person for life. The Divine Spirits will not forget your contributions."
Hey, hey, old man, I haven’t said I’m joining... Baiyu grumbled internally, but Alfred didn’t give him a chance to retort: "I’ll give you the information about your City Lord right now. She... is indeed a legendary woman whom I also deeply admire."
After saying this.
Alfred picked up a small knife.
Baiyu’s expression changed slightly, and he quickly said: "Crazy old man, what are you doing? Don’t assume your prowess makes me incapable of resisting!"
Alfred’s expression appeared quite peculiar: "You misunderstand; such confidential information can only be transmitted through scars. This is the Scar ritual, and of course, if you choose to truly join the Scarred Church, I will teach it to you."
