"Because I could be helpfull to you. I'm also cultivator, sure not so powerfull like you, but I learn fast. In last few days I slaying awaken beast and defeated evil spirit in mansion of Lord Kong Ru. You are strong, but ewen the strongest men can't split up to cover two places. I won't slow down you, I know how to jump high to speed journey. " She said.
"Aha~" Zhu Hua sighted with disappointment. "There goes our bounty." She shook her head. "Oh? You came here to hunt down the beast?" He asked, then nodded, with more respect. "Then I'm sorry to bare the news. Zhu Hua waved him of. "That happens sometimes. We were just to slow. Is there a place we could stay in?" She asked the guard. "Yes!" He said "There is an inn-" He said with enthusiasm as he gave directions.
"No telling what they'd do." Hayami says in a low tone. "And Geng's right - we'd best keep our history to ourselves. Never know who could be listening."
"That is unfortunate, yes." Luo Fei sighed, as they were unable to hunt the beast. But if she is the Mulan I know... then that means the beast must have been quite weak? She thought to herself, her judgement based on the knowledge she had of her fellow disciple during their days of training. Sadly, Luo Fei didn't know much about her to ask for any concrete information. "Thank you." She bowed as they were given directions, "Well, what do you plan on doing now?" She asked her companion, smiling as they made their way to the inn.
"What you know... well, is next to nothing." The man said bluntly. "You won't make an ally or partner... rather a low level subbordinate." He hummed. "So, you are saying you want to enter my service and dedicate your life to me?" He asked.
Startled, Lian Cai nodded her head. "Yes, elder brother!" She said seriously. "The black market is opened up at night... shall we wait until then, or do you have some plans, elder brother?" Geng Xinya asked.
"I can serve you, if that give me chance to learn more about being cultivator. What is better way to learn new ways, than follow steps of stronger than us?" She said, didn't mention about dedicated life to him.
The two sat by the table and ordered a meal. "Well, I will rest a little, then look around for some job. If not here, then in neighbouring area. We are not short on stones, but it's always better to have some more... you?" She asked as she turned to the Luo Fei.
"Let's go explore." He finishes his food, before leading his disciples out to see what trouble there is to get into.
Spoiler: Speech 76 - success "Hmm~" The man hummed as he raised his hand and put it under Mulan's chin. He raised her head a little. "Let's say I am interested. But are you ready to pledge your loyalty?" He asked.
The three walked aimlesly around the city, just enjoying the stalls, the views... Spoiler: Awareness 80+20 (cultivator) - critical success At some point, Hayami realised that they were being followed. He determined that there were about seven people... tailing them. The way they looked suggested, that they wanted to ambush them. No - eight. He realised, as he fought a familiar sight of a thief from previous night. It seemed like she was a sore looser...
"That sounds like a plan." Luo Fei replied, "And yes, it is always better to be on the safe side. As for me, I was thinking of joining you on your journey, if you'll have me? I'm eager to see if I can learn a thing or two from you." She said with a smile.
Mulan bend the knee with sword in both hands. "I swear, that I will follow your orders and command and I will stay loyal to you as long as you don't relase me from this oath or you don't betray me." She offer.
"Ah, I would be delighted to~" The woman said with a chuckle. "Truthfully, I thought you would leave, after the troubles at our last resting place~" She commented as they started eating. Soon, their exchange was interrupted by a person who approached them. "Excuse me, I heard that you are traveling bounty hunters?" the woman asked.
As she gave her wov, she could feel her ring become little warmer. The man hummed. "Well, and in return, I will help you train... but the end result will be in your hands." He said with a chuckle. "Now, my minion. Strip."
Mulan heavy sigh. "Well, I hope it will mean more than simple abusing your power over me. " She said, but she follow his comand. First, she take off her sandals and put it next to her pack. Next, her sword and belt, come to pile and next her white dress. Finaly, she stand up in her bandages on chest and loincloth. "It is enought?"
The man raised an eyebrow. "You did offer your loyalty, and are already backing of?" He wondered. "If that is the limit of your dedication, then I doubt you will go far..."
Well, well, well... Hayami chuckles to himself. Maybe she was jealous that I went into the brothel to entertain myself when she made herself available to me? Well, she needn't be jealous for long. "We've got a tail." Hayami says softly, so that only his companions can hear. "Eight hostiles - street thugs. I want the girl, the rest can die." He orders as casually as he did his breakfast, before leading his pursuers on, planning to do the same trick he pulled on the brothel guards last night, luring them somewhere quiet before he jumps and attacks them with his companions.
Mulan sigh and take off her bandages and loincloth, showing to him everything, with hands behind her back and pressing her cheest forward. "I'm not baking off. I just testing how much I have to do. When you play the cards, you didn't give strongest card first, right?" She said with calm in voice.
"No, no. I considered that quite the lesson." Luo Fei giggled, just as a woman approaches them. "Uhm, yes? I suppose we are?" She replied, "What can we help you with?"
