Steam Era: The Lord of 'Puluo'

Chapter 998 539: The Peddler's Unique Technique

Mu Yuejuan played with her hair: "You've got a sweet tongue, go on, I'm listening."

Gui Jianchou said: "Alright, let's be fair today and talk about the money and magical treasures. Zhang Gunli had a lot of money, and the magical treasures are all top-notch.

Among those present, I count as one, Miss Mu counts as one, Boss Feng counts as one, and Young Master He counts as one. The four of us truly contributed, so we should divide these things among us. Miss Mu, what do you think?"

Mu Yuejuan snorted: "Do you really need to say that? You wouldn't possibly take it all and leave us with nothing, would you?"

Gui Jianchou continued: "We can divide, but not equally. It must be based on how much effort was given."

Mu Yuejuan frowned: "What, did you contribute the most?"

Gui Jianchou waved his hand: "I never said I contributed the most. Boss Feng contributed the most today. He led the charge, got injured, and his weapon got broken. That abacus is obviously useless now. Boss Feng should get an extra share of the money and magical treasures. Is that alright with everyone?"

He Jiaqing nodded: "I agree."

Mu Yuejuan, though not fully convinced, also nodded.

Gui Jianchou continued: "I lost a ghost servant, one crafted from a drama cultivator, a craftsman cultivator, and a strength cultivator. I don't need to explain the price for that, I should get some compensation. I want Zhang Gunli's soul, can everyone agree?"

He Jiaqing nodded: "I agree."

Mu Yuejuan laughed: "Fine, it's yours. If you dare to use Zhang Gunli as a ghost servant, don't regret it if one day he turns on you."

Gui Jianchou continued: "Our victory today is inseparable from my contribution. Not to brag, but had I not investigated Zhang Gunli's background in advance, we might not have been able to defeat him today."

Mu Yuejuan said: "I've been meaning to ask you, where did you get your information? Zhang Gunli always acted in secret, and you even knew the details of the walnuts in his hand."

Gui Jianchou sighed: "I truly put in the effort for revenge."

Mu Yuejuan smiled without speaking.

What's the point of effort?

This is Zhang Gunli's secret for survival. No matter how much effort Gui Jianchou puts in, he couldn't have found it out. Clearly, someone highly skilled was guiding him from behind.

Who could this skilled person be?

Gui Jianchou continued: "Since I contributed greatly, I want to take a bit more. Refinement of a ghost servant requires flesh and blood, Zhang Gunli's blood and flesh all belong to me, is this acceptable to everyone?"

"I agree." He Jiaqing agreed readily, but in his heart, he was pondering.

What does Gui Jianchou want with Zhang Gunli's flesh and blood? If it's just for refining a ghost servant, he doesn't need so much.

Zhang Gunli's cultivation level is Above the Clouds; He Jiaqing knows well how valuable his flesh and blood are, having once owned the Mysterious Red Life Lotus, after all.

Could the whereabouts of the Mysterious Red Life Lotus be related to Gui Jianchou?

Gui Jianchou, having explained everything, glanced at Feng Chongli with the corner of his eye.

Fairness to Both Young and Old.

He actually mastered the Peddler's unique technique.

Should I tell Sun Tiecheng about this?

Telling him doesn't seem to benefit Gui Jianchou.

But if he doesn't tell, and Sun Tiecheng suffers a loss, Gui Jianchou's troubles would be immense; it wouldn't just be a small price to pay.

...

Outside the residence, Boss Lu of the Lu Family Bookstore stood with two books, hesitating about whether to enter.

He had come to deliver books to Shen Rongqing, albeit a bit too late.

The books weren't delivered, but that didn't matter; they could be sent another day.

However, he did hear some things, things of great importance.

PS: Fairness to Both Young and Old, this technique is critical for Sun Tiecheng.

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