Chapter 465: Chapter 391: Sleep After a Sleepless Night
Yan Qing had already realized that compared to the Thief’s House, the "Treasure Pavilion’s sole seller" seemed to be his greatest value at the moment.
An ordinary person would definitely try to hide this identity by all means, but Yan Qing not only didn’t intend to do this, he even hung his most important token for the foreseeable future, the "Chongming Pupil," in the Treasure Pavilion, actively exposing part of his background.
Because he hoped that when needed, he could make others believe he was the "sole seller of the Treasure Pavilion" as quickly as possible!
Everything has its pros and cons. Exposing himself as the sole seller will undoubtedly attract covetous eyes, but it will also make people hesitate and even show mercy. If he accidentally encounters an unbeatable enemy in the future, the identity of the sole seller would be Yan Qing’s ultimate protective talisman. No one would abandon him, the ’trade platform connecting the world’!
As for the drawbacks brought by being the sole seller, they are insignificant for Yan Qing because he doesn’t act in the present world. So what if he’s exposed?
That’s why Yan Qing sells things more and more recklessly, not afraid of being seen through.
Now, True Man of Locking Dragon probably already knows from the latest orders that Yan Qing is the seller in the Treasure Pavilion, but can she really harbor ill intentions? The only two people connected to Yan Qing are Pharmacist’s Wish and Rabbit Heroine; Pharmacist’s Wish can hide in the Thief’s House, and if Rabbit Heroine gets in trouble, Yan Qing would actually feel relieved because the alternate account is originally used by him to monitor external risks as a reconnaissance guard!
Conversely, if others know True Man of Locking Dragon is an ally of his, someone will surely try to conspire against her to negotiate with Yan Qing!
"Missing the forest for the trees." Pharmacist’s Wish still disagreed with Yan Qing’s view: "If we can’t pass this task, is there any need to worry about the future risks for Bodhisattva?"
Yan Qing was silent for a moment: "Black Wolf, I don’t like lying, and True Man of Locking Dragon is not an irrelevant person. For example, if she really comes to help us this time, causing her to face danger in the future, you—"
"Then accept her death." Pharmacist’s Wish calmly said: "Wait until there’s enough strength to avenge her."
Facing Yan Qing’s surprised gaze, Pharmacist’s Wish slowly said: "Bodhisattva is a good person. Even when she took Rabbit Heroine away and punished my maid, I never truly resented her. I can tell she genuinely regards me as her family, hoping I can take over the Yao Royal Family’s banner in the future. I’m very willing to fulfill her will and avenge her, but that’s all."
"Don’t you value the Yao Family’s honor anymore?" Yan Qing asked softly.
"The Yao Family’s honor isn’t unchanging," Pharmacist’s Wish said, "After my father’s death and the family’s decline, it represented righteousness and glory, because I had nothing else. After Rabbit Heroine was taken, it represented family ties and promises, and I must rescue my sister to reclaim honor."
"And now, the Yao Family’s honor is my immortal path, my sister’s immortal path, and... our future," Pharmacist’s Wish said, looking at Yan Qing: "To achieve the goal, the family business, homeland, freedom... There are many things in my life, but as long as they aren’t the most important ones, all other things can be placed on the altar."
She said coldly: "Wolves are inherently selfish creatures. So there’s no need for you to worry about me. For everything truly important, I can sacrifice anything else—"
As she was tightly embraced, the coldness on Pharmacist’s Wish’s face melted away.
"Nothing needs to be sacrificed." Yan Qing sat on the bed, holding the Black Wolf in his arms: "And no one is asking you to sacrifice. After all, the Thief’s House isn’t a task that must be completed. If someday the task exceeds our capabilities, we should abandon it when necessary. You’re too tense."
It’s actually not just Pharmacist’s Wish; Ying Rushi and Shang Xinlei are all tense, aren’t they? Ying Le’s notorious reputation and the three Great Heavens of Qi Kingdom are seasoned Foundation Establishment Zhenren. Even if Yan Qing immediately takes out a Foundation Establishment Pill to help them establish their foundation, it can’t quell their inner anxiety.
Facing the pressure as vast as an abyss and sea, the three of them display slightly different behaviors. Shang Xinlei’s symptoms are the lightest, just becoming much more diligent, and she has already prepared herself mentally to give up and let things go; Ying Rushi is the most extreme, presumably motivated by the determination to confront Ying Le, she’s afraid she may already have a death wish; Pharmacist’s Wish has become increasingly rational and ruthless, calmly analyzing what she can discard and then determining the price to pay to defend everything she values.
She is such a person. Pride, honor, and promises—those beautiful qualities—she will only show to a limited few. To everyone else, she’s calculating the trade-off, including True Man of Locking Dragon.
"I’m not worried about you, I just feel..." Yan Qing pondered a little: "Have you seen a storyline where the protagonist is clearly powerful but hides their strength and identity, even from family, leading to the family being attacked by villains without knowing they should seek help from the protagonist... I really dislike that plot."
Pharmacist’s Wish was silent for a moment, then turned and grumbled in his arms: "Didn’t understand."
"I don’t want True Man of Locking Dragon to be like the ignorant family in the story, harmed without understanding the cause and not knowing to seek us... So I hope she’s aware of all the risks and chooses whether to help us based on that," Yan Qing said. "You might think it’s meaningless sentiment, but maybe it’s because I can stay in the safe Thief’s House avoiding all cause and effect, I just can’t watch others be dragged into danger by me. It’s too humiliating, humiliating to the point I can’t sleep."
Pharmacist’s Wish suddenly asked, "Is that why you stopped me from rescuing Rabbit Heroine? You’d rather abandon the task than see me die due to your cause?"
"Not exactly the same," Yan Qing said. "Because I felt you’d inevitably submit in the end... You’re a very rational and proud person; you care more about the big picture than I do."
Pharmacist’s Wish snorted softly and said quietly, "But True Man of Locking Dragon is our most likely source of assistance. Without her... If the task fails... would you regret today’s stubbornness?"
"Do you trust me?"
"You’re the leader, so I’ll trust you."
"Even without True Man of Locking Dragon, I can still complete the task." Yan Qing laughed, "Even without the Thief’s House, I can still show you a higher scenery."
"Whether accepting the task or abandoning it, I’ll take all responsibility. Your work is done, and now you just need to wait for the task to start and follow my arrangements."
"Leave everything outside the battle to me."
After waiting for a long time without a response, Yan Qing looked down to find Pharmacist’s Wish had fallen asleep. Now, looking closely, he noticed the exhaustion in her brows and eyes. After all, she had been involved in seven hours of Secret Realm combat, intercepting Red Thunder Paste Ball on her own with Third Transition Cultivation.
Yan Qing lay on the bed for so long, feeling a bit tired himself, so what about her? Even though she changed clothes, there was still dense blood and sweat aroma that couldn’t dissipate. Even after eating Blood Replenishing Pill constantly, her energy was probably nearing its limit.
Yan Qing laid her flat on the bed, intending to leave, but noticed her hands had unknowingly wrapped around his waist. Pulling them apart would surely wake her, so he lay beside her waiting for her to loosen them herself.
Looking at her serene sleeping face, Yan Qing gently stroked her head; her hair wasn’t very smooth, somewhat prickly. Even though her eyes had been aiming around, now the beauty lay defenseless beside him, yet Yan Qing’s heart contained little romantic ideas, not even taking the chance to enjoy a view.
"You worked hard." Yan Qing whispered softly, eyelids beginning to droop... He hadn’t slept for over a day either.
Half asleep, a thought suddenly popped into Yan Qing’s mind: when Pharmacist’s Wish said don’t peek, did she mean not to look, or... not to sneak a peek?
Moments later, Pharmacist’s Wish opened her eyes a bit, noticing Yan Qing sleeping beside her. Feeling the palm on her head, she covered her mouth with a yawn, rubbed her head lightly against the palm, adjusted her position, and continued sleeping.
While they slept pleasantly after their overnight campaign, the ten commerce orders newly posted on the Treasure Pavilion swept across the Three Central Plains Kingdoms and Outer Domain Four Desolates like a storm.
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