Scourge Messenger

Chapter 392 Need to Sleep After Staying Up All Night
Yan Qing has realized that, compared to the Thieves' House, being the "sole seller of Jubaoge" seems to be his greatest value at present.

A normal person would definitely try to hide this identity, but Yan Qing not only had no such intention, but also hung his most important keepsake for the foreseeable future, the "Double Bright Eyes," on the Treasure Pavilion, actively revealing part of his secrets.

Because he wanted to be able to convince others as quickly as possible that he was the "only seller of Jubao Pavilion" when needed!
Everything has its advantages and disadvantages. Revealing that he is the sole seller will certainly attract covetousness, but it will also make people hesitant to act against him or even show mercy. If he were to encounter an insurmountable enemy in the future, the identity of the sole seller would be Yan Qing's last line of defense; no one would abandon his 'trade platform connecting the world'!
As for the drawbacks of being the only seller, they were insignificant to Yan Qing, since he was not active in the real world, so what if he was exposed?
That's why Yan Qing became increasingly unscrupulous in selling things, not afraid of being discovered at all.

Now, Master Suolong probably knows from the latest orders that Yan Qing is the seller of Jubaoge, but would she have bad intentions? The only two people related to Yan Qing are Yaoshiyuan and Rabbit Girl. Yaoshiyuan can hide in Thieves' House, and if something happens to Rabbit Girl, Yan Qing will be glad. The alt account is his reconnaissance and guard against external risks!

Conversely, if others knew that Master Suolong was an ally of him, some would definitely try to plot against Master Suolong and then negotiate with Yan Qing!

"Don't throw the baby out with the bathwater." The Pharmacist still disagreed with Yan Qing's view: "If we can't even get through this mission, is it really necessary for us to worry about the future risks for the Bodhisattva?"

Yan Qing paused for a moment: "Black Wolf, I don't like lying, and Master Suolong isn't an insignificant 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,” the pharmacist said calmly. “We’ll avenge her when we have enough strength.”

Meeting Yan Qing's surprised gaze, Yaoshi Yuan slowly said, "Bodhisattva is a very good person. Even though she took the Bunny Girl away and punished my maid, I never truly resented her. I can see that she genuinely considers me a junior in her own family and hopes that I can take over the banner of the Yaoshi royal family in the future. I am happy to fulfill her request and avenge her, but that's all."

"Do you no longer value the honor of the Pharmacist family?" Yan Qing asked softly.

“The honor of the Pharmacist family is not static,” Pharmacist Yuan said. “After my father died and the family declined, it represented loyalty and glory, because I had nothing else. After Bunny Girl was captured, it represented family and commitment. I must rescue my sister to regain my honor.”

“And now, the honor of the Pharmacist family is my path to immortality, my sister’s path to immortality, and… our future.” Pharmacist Yuan looked at Yan Qing and said, “To achieve our goal, family business, homeland, freedom… I have many things in my life, but as long as they are not the most important ones, I can put everything else on the altar.”

She said coldly, "Wolves are selfish creatures at heart. So you don't need to worry about me. I'm willing to sacrifice everything else for what's truly important—"

As her body was held tightly in an embrace, the coldness on Yaoshi's face melted away.

“Nothing needs to be sacrificed.” Yan Qing sat on the edge of the bed and hugged the black wolf in his arms. “No one is asking you to sacrifice anything. In the end, the Thieves’ House is not a mission that must be completed. If one day the mission exceeds our capabilities, we should give up. You are too tense.”

In fact, it wasn't just Yaoshi Yuan; Ying Rushi and Shang Xinlei were also nervous. Ying Le was infamous, and the three great masters of Qi were all seasoned Foundation Establishment cultivators. Even if Yan Qing immediately took out a Foundation Establishment Pill to help them establish their foundations, it wouldn't extinguish their anxiety.

Faced with immense pressure, the three women reacted in slightly different ways. Shang Xinlei had the mildest symptoms, but she became much more diligent, having already resigned herself to giving up. Ying Rushi was the most extreme, after all, she was able to attack Ying Le, so she probably already had the will to die. Yaoshi Yuan, on the other hand, became more rational and ruthless, calmly analyzing what she could give up and then deciding what price to pay to defend everything she valued.

That's just the kind of person she is. She only reveals her pride, honor, and commitment to a select few. Everyone else is a price to be paid in her eyes, and Master Suolong is no exception.

“It’s not that I’m worried about you, I just think…” Yan Qing hesitated for a moment: “Have you ever seen a story plot where the protagonist is clearly very powerful, but hides his strength and identity, so much so that even his family doesn’t know, and when his family is murdered by the villain, they don’t even know to ask the protagonist for help… I hate this kind of plot.”

The pharmacist remained silent for a moment, then shifted in his arms and said in a muffled voice, "I didn't understand." "I don't want Master Suolong to be like the ignorant family in the story, harmed without knowing the cause or the reason, or that she should come to us… So I hope she decides whether to help us only after knowing all the risks," Yan Qing said. "You might think this is pointless sentimentality, but it's probably because I can stay in the safe thieves' den, avoiding all consequences, that I can't just stand by and watch others be dragged into danger. It's too shameful, so shameful that I can't sleep."

The pharmacist suddenly asked, "So that's why you stopped me from saving Bunny Girl in the first place? You'd rather abandon the mission than have me die because of your karma?"

“It’s not quite the same,” Yan Qing said. “Because I think you will eventually give in… You are a very rational and proud person, and you are more mindful of the big picture than I am.”

The pharmacist gave a soft hum and said quietly, "But Master Suolong is the most likely help we can ask for. Without her... if the mission fails... won't you regret your stubbornness today?"

"Do you believe me?"

"You are the leader, so I'll believe you for now."

"Even without Master Suolong, I am still confident in completing the mission," Yan Qing said with a smile. "Even without the Thieves' Clan, I can still take you to see even greater sights."

"Whether you accept the mission or abandon it, I will take full responsibility. Your work is done. Now you just need to wait patiently for the mission to begin and await my instructions."

Leave everything outside of combat to me.

After waiting for a long time without any response, Yan Qing looked down and was surprised to find that Yao Shiyuan had actually fallen asleep. Upon closer inspection, she realized that Yao Shiyuan looked exhausted, after all, she had participated in a seven-hour battle in the secret realm, using her third-level cultivation to intercept the Crimson Thunder Essence of the Thunder Eagle.

Yan Qing was already a little tired after playing the dungeon for so long, let alone her? Even after changing her clothes, she still had a strong smell of blood and sweat that wouldn't dissipate. Even if she kept taking blood-replenishing pills, her energy was probably nearing its limit.

Yan Qing laid her flat on the bed and was about to leave when he found that her hands had somehow wrapped around his waist. He knew that if he pried them apart, he would wake her up, so he had no choice but to lie down next to her and wait for her to let go on her own.

Looking at her peaceful sleeping face, Yan Qing raised his head and gently touched her head. Her hair wasn't very smooth and was a little prickly. Just a moment ago, his eyes were open and he was looking around aimlessly. Now that the beautiful woman was lying next to him so unguarded, Yan Qing didn't feel much romantic feelings, and he didn't even take the opportunity to look at her to his heart's content.

"You've worked hard." Yan Qing said very softly, his eyelids starting to droop... He hadn't slept for more than a day.

Half asleep and half awake, a thought suddenly popped into Yan Qing's mind: The pharmacist said not to peek, does that mean not to look, or... not to peek secretly?

After a while, the pharmacist opened her eyes a little and saw Yan Qing sleeping beside her. Feeling the hand on her head, she covered her mouth and yawned, gently rubbing her head against the hand before adjusting her position and continuing to sleep.

While they were enjoying a good night's sleep after playing all night, the ten new merchant listings posted by Jubaoge swept across the Central Plains and the four wastelands like a storm.

(End of this chapter)