Chapter 1993: Buy One Get One Free

Ye Liuyun followed Qing Yan into the red building.

Just as they entered the hall, before anyone could speak, a maid came to greet them.

"The master requests Young Master Ye to go up to the third floor!"

The maid said this, gestured a request to Ye Liuyun, and led the way ahead.

Another maid stopped Qing Yan: "Please wait here!"

"Yes!"

Qing Yan replied and stepped aside.

Ye Liuyun followed the maid and went straight to the third floor.

He wondered, "They didn't hear Qing Yan's Transmission Voice; how did they know my surname is Ye?"

Qing Yan thought, "He must be a young master of a great power; otherwise why would the master send someone personally to invite him?"

Ye Liuyun, puzzled, followed the maid to the third floor and was seated before a huge screen.

Behind the screen was the red‑clad woman he had just seen.

"Our master is on the other side of the screen; Young Master Ye may speak directly with the master."

The maid whispered a line, then stepped aside to serve tea and fruit to Ye Liuyun.

Ye Liuyun did not expect that the master of the Red Luan Pavilion was a young woman.

He looked up; the woman wore a red veil that covered her face, yet it could not hide his Golden Pupil.

Her skin was fair, features delicate—a rare beauty.

"Young Master Ye, do you think I am beautiful?"

The woman suddenly asked Ye Liuyun, her voice clear and pleasant.

Ye Liuyun quickly averted his gaze and apologetically said, "Sorry to disturb the master! This is my first time at the Red Luan Pavilion; if I err, please forgive me!"

"Hehe!"

From behind the screen came two giggles, the pleasant voice echoing again: "No problem! I was just teasing Young Master Ye!"

Whatever Ye Liuyun looked at, the woman sensed.

If Ye Liuyun dared to glance arbitrarily, his head would likely be cut off now.

"How should I address the master?

How did you know my surname is Ye?"

Ye Liuyun immediately changed the subject and stopped using his Golden Pupil to observe her.

"I am surnamed Feng.

Young Master Ye's Golden Pupil is too conspicuous, and lately it's been all the rage.

On the border battlefield there is a Mercenary leader with a Golden Pupil, and he is currently at odds with the Grand Tutor of the Eastern Dynasty; this is no longer a secret!"

Master Feng explained to Ye Liuyun.

"Impressive, impressive!"

Ye Liuyun said politely.

He thought it was normal.

An assassin organization that lacks this information cannot take contracts nor price them for clients.

"I wonder what kind of business Young Master Ye seeks to cooperate on?"

Master Feng asked directly this time.

"I heard the Red Luan Pavilion also accepts protection assignments.

So I would like the Red Luan Pavilion to send someone to protect me!"

Ye Liuyun stated his purpose directly.

"Indeed, we accept such missions.

However, Young Master Ye, your opponent is not only the Grand Tutor! You must also count the forces and experts he controls! The price will not be cheap!"

Master Feng said leisurely.

Ye Liuyun replied confidently, "I understand that.

Therefore I intend to hire a master above the Eighth Realm to protect my safety."

"Eighth Realm?

It is rare in this border region!"

Master Feng continued slowly.

"My opponent does not come solely from the border region.

Since you need protection, why not directly find someone of sufficiently high realm.

Too low is of little use, and one person is not enough!"

Ye Liuyun explained.

"Hmm..." the opposite Master Feng also hesitated.

Then she said to Ye Liuyun, "I can meet your request, but you must provide twenty trillion Low-grade Divine Crystals.

Young Master Ye, can you accept?"

"Twenty trillion Low-grade Divine Crystals?"

Ye Liuyun felt a stir; the price was indeed much higher than he expected.

But he did not negotiate the price directly, instead asking, "What is the time limit?"

"Until the Grand Tutor dies.

How about that?"

The Hall Master asked him back.

Ye Liuyun was startled by the words: "The Red Luan Pavilion is so powerful that it doesn't even regard the Eastern Dynasty?"

"Could it be that they bear a grudge against the Grand Master and actually want to help me kill him?"

This condition already amounts to both protecting Ye Liuyun and killing the Grand Master!

"Of course I agree!"

If Ye Liuyun disagreed, he'd be a fool!

"It's just that I can't quite figure it out…"

Before Ye Liuyun could finish speaking, a "Hehe" giggle sounded from across: "Because I have confidence in you! So it's buy one get one free!"

Ye Liuyun, of course, would not believe her nonsense.

But since the other party didn't want to speak, asking would be useless.

It's better to finalize this deal first.

"Then do we need to sign a contract?"

He asked.

"Of course!"

The Hall Master waved a hand, sweeping away the screen that blocked them.

That screen had the function of blocking Divine Sense detection.

Immediately, she signed a Divine Soul Contract with Ye Liuyun.

Ye Liuyun promptly handed over a thirty‑percent down payment, giving it to the maid beside him for verification.

After the amount was confirmed, the Hall Master suggested that Ye Liuyun stay at Red Luan Pavilion tonight, giving her time to arrange personnel.

"For safety's sake, Young Master Ye, please rest at our Red Luan Pavilion for a night?

The people I've arranged for you need to prepare, and tomorrow you can leave at any time!"

"I will strictly follow the Hall Master's instructions!"

Ye Liuyun agreed, and immediately took his leave from her.

Qing Yan was still waiting downstairs.

After the maid escorted Ye Liuyun down, she instructed Qing Yan to arrange for Ye Liuyun to stay inside Red Luan Pavilion tonight.

Qing Yan gave a brief assent, then led Ye Liuyun away from the Red Building.

After passing the Formation of the Red Building, Qing Yan relaxed a bit and politely asked Ye Liuyun: "I wonder where Young Master Ye wishes to stay; what should I arrange for you?"

She now dared not pry too much into Ye Liuyun's affairs.

All she knew was that Ye Liuyun was an honored guest and required careful hospitality.

"Just arrange a quiet Side Courtyard for me to stay one night!"

Ye Liuyun said casually.

"Alright!"

Qing Yan replied affirmatively, brought Ye Liuyun to the Side Courtyard area, helped arrange his lodging, and then a maid from there led Ye Liuyun to a separate courtyard.

The Side Courtyard was surrounded by Formations; once inside, outside sounds could not be heard, and the outside could not probe the interior.

Inside the courtyard there was a Lingquan, and rooms for sleeping and cultivation, with all food and drink fully provided.

Ye Liuyun was quite satisfied with the environment, gave Qing Yan some Divine Crystals as a reward, and then dismissed her.

He didn't rush to cultivate; instead, he had a maid in the Side Courtyard brew a pot of tea for him, steeped it in the Lingquan, while relaxing his body and recalling the negotiation with the Hall Master.

"What does 'buy one get one free' at Red Luan Pavilion actually mean?"

He didn't believe an assassin organization would give him a favor for free.

At this moment, Qing Yan was once again brought before the Hall Master.

The Hall Master asked her, "Qing Yan, how have I treated you on a daily basis?"

"Sister Hong Xiu didn't make Qing Yan serve men, and also gave Qing Yan cultivation resources, heavily nurturing me; I am immensely grateful!"

Qing Yan replied.