Although the waters of the Three-Way Black Market were deep, that was only for ordinary people. Tang Li wasn't afraid of the waters here. However, there were some conditions he had to discuss with Ning Jing.
He looked at Ning Jing from head to toe before saying Coldly, "How much silver do you want back?"
Ning Jing silently exhaled in relief. She knew that Tang Li's question meant she had a chance.
"I can't estimate the amount of silver and land deeds. In any case, it's enough for me to spend for the rest of my life," Ning Jing replied. She had no idea how much silver was in the treasury, nor did she have a key. Myriad Merchant Hall's wealth was in Ning Cheng's hands alone. No matter how much she sacrificed for Cloud Realm Trade Consortium, she had no right to claim it.
Actually, she had hidden away quite a bit of money over the years. Even if she squandered it daily, there was no need for her to take such a risk and steal from Myriad Merchant Hall!
She'd only found such an excuse to fool Tang Li. Even that "Ouyang Jing" person wasn't real! She was certain that she'd have to pass through the Three-Way Black Market on her way to Northern Li. As long as she could get there, she'd have a chance to shake off Tang Li.
Tang Li, let's meet again after this night! Let's never meet again!
Di Clan, let's meet again after this night. We won't meet again in our next lives!
Tang Li had no idea of the truth. He only assumed that Ning Jing had gone to the black market to find a chance to send a message to Ning Cheng and ask for help from the Ning Clan.
He wasn't coveting Myriad Merchant Hall's wealth, but asking Ning Jing like that just now was a test to see the true extent of Myriad Merchant Hall's wealth.
"What, your Myriad Merchant Hall only has that much in its treasury? Nothing else? "Tang Li probed again.
Of course Ning Jing knew there was more, but even if she was leaving the Di Clan, she wouldn't reveal any more of its secrets. She arched her brows and smiled. "Of course there's more, but I can't take it away, nor do I want it. Come on, you'll know once you see. "
"Alright! I'll go with you! "
Upon hearing Tang Li's words, Ning Jing's mood, which had been gloomy for the past few days, suddenly brightened up. For some reason, she also felt a little sad.
Sad? She was such a pragmatic person that she had never felt this way since she was young. Ning Jing did not want to think too much, nor did she dare to think too much. She decisively ignored the feelings deep in her heart and patted Tang Li's shoulder casually. "Since you trust me, I'll give you half of the money when I get it. When we return to the Tang Sect, take good care of me. How about that? "
Her eyes were bright and her face was full of generosity. She spoke as if she was telling the truth.
Tang Li didn't answer her. He took out a pair of exquisite white jade bracelets from his sleeve. Ning Jing's expression changed when she saw the bracelets. "Tang Li, what do you mean by this?"
This item was called the Torture Bracelet, and it was a type of hidden weapon of the Tang Sect. It was specifically used to bind the hands of the enemy. Its function was very similar to handcuffs, but it was far more useful. The size of the two jade bracelets could be automatically adjusted according to the size of the wrist. Once it was put on, it would automatically adjust to a state where it couldn't be broken free. The two bracelets were connected by a thin line that was so thin that it couldn't be seen with the naked eye. The thin line could only be stretched one meter long at most. Even the most powerful of blades couldn't cut this thin line.
If this pair of bracelets were worn on one person's hands, that person would basically be unable to use both hands. If they were worn on two people's hands, those two people would have to follow each other like shadows. The furthest distance between them would never be more than one meter.
Under Ning Jing's frightened gaze, Tang Li slowly put one of the bracelets on his hand. After putting it on, he raised his hand and waved it in front of Ning Jing. "Does it look good?"
Ning Jing forced herself to suppress the resentment in her eyes and didn't say anything.
Tang Li picked up another table, his icy demeanor replaced by a roguish grin. "Jing Jing, this husband will help you put it on. Us husband and wife will never leave each other for the rest of our lives, alright?"
For a moment, Ning Jing was a little absent-minded. It was as if she had returned to a few months ago, when he always teased her rudely. It was as if … as if they were really a quarrelsome couple, a loving couple.
She looked at it for a long time and didn't say anything.
"No? If not, let's continue to go north. "Tang Li was still smiling, but he was very ruthless.
Ning Jing gently gritted her teeth. She looked calm, but her heart was already turned upside down. She knew that Tang Li wouldn't give in anymore.
If she refused, they would continue to go north. If they continued to go north, where would she find "Ouyang Jing"? She was completely unfamiliar with Northern Li, and it would be even more difficult to find a chance to escape. In the end, it was very likely that Tang Li would discover her lies. Once Tang Li knew she had thoughts of running away, she would never be able to leave the Tang Clan again.
If she agreed to wear this bracelet, how could she escape?
She had already planned out her escape route to the black market, but Tang Li's thing had forced her to advance and retreat for two years. What should she do?
Tang Li didn't rush her, but arched a brow at her and waited patiently. Cold eyes seemed to be mocking her schemes. Ning Jing looked at him with despair and resentment. She wanted nothing more than to pounce on him and bite him.
Why did such a man exist in this world? Why did she meet him? Did she owe him a huge debt in her past life? If the person she met that day wasn't him, but a real cultivator, then everything would be different!
Then she could always stay at Cloud Realm Trade Consortium and focus on doing business. She wouldn't have to be involved in so many schemes and intrigues. She wouldn't have to be involved in the conflict between the Eastern and Western Qin factions.
"Tang Li!"
She suddenly said angrily, as if she wanted to say something to him.
"I'm here!" Tang Li said mildly.
Ning Jing had a bellyful of words, but in the end, she forced them back down. No matter how sincere her words were, would he believe them? Even if he did, could she really be with him?
Since she was young, she had fought for whatever she wanted. She dared to do whatever she wanted and never backed down. If Tang Li wasn't from East Qin, then even if Tang Li didn't like her, she would still work hard to fight for him. But Tang Li wasn't only from East Qin, but also loyal and devoted. She couldn't fight for him even if she wanted to.
She would run away from the Di Clan, but she would never betray them!
In the end, her bellyful of heartfelt words melted into a tender laugh. "Alright, help me put it on. From now on, you and I will be husband and wife, never leaving each other."
So speaking, she added resolutely, "We'll be together in our next life too!"
"Alright!" Tang Li agreed gladly. He lowered his head and helped Ning Jing put on the bracelet, as if he was helping his wife put on a piece of jewelry.
Ning Jing watched him with a cold smile in her heart. Never leaving each other? How could there be such a thing in this world? Cutting off one of her hands and not leaving each other would be a joke.
Tang Li, let's be together in our next life!
After putting on the jade bracelet, Ning Jing raised her hand to examine it and smiled. "It looks pretty good."
"If you like it, I'll give it to you. Wear it all the time?" Tang Li smiled back.
Ning Jing became serious. "Let's make this clear first. Once we get out of the black market, you'll take it off for me immediately!"
Tang Li did not answer her. He covered Ning Jing's face with a veil and said mildly, "Let's go."
In order to hide her identity, Ning Jing did not bring Tang Li through the secret passage. She naturally had ways to disguise her identity and avoid detection. Actually, Tang Li also had many ways to enter the Three-Way Black Market, but he remained calm and collected.
Just as they passed through the last checkpoint, Tang Li discreetly gave the gatekeeper a look, but Ning Jing did not notice.
As the night deepened, the black market became livelier, especially the auction house and gambling house.
After Tang Li and Ning Jing passed through the checkpoint, Ning Jing led him to the nearest gambling house. Tang Li could tell at a glance that this gambling house belonged to Myriad Merchant Hall.
Just as the silence was drowned out by the crowd, Tang Li whispered, "Are we going to the treasury now?"
"Of course. This is the busiest time for Myriad Merchant Hall, so it's the best time. I know of a secret passage. When we get there, help me deal with those guards. Once we get what we need, we'll leave through the secret passage! "Ning Jing whispered.
Ahead of them was Myriad Merchant Hall's busiest gambling house. Once they were inside, she would sever her hand when Tang Li was not paying attention and create chaos to escape. There was a secret passage in this gambling house that led to Myriad Merchant Hall's private passage. She would be safe as long as she escaped into the secret passage. With Myriad Merchant Hall's guards around, Tang Li would not be able to enter.
Ning Cheng was in the army anyway. With her current status, she still had some say in Myriad Merchant Hall. Those guards would definitely not dare to block her way. She could just make up an excuse to leave when the time came. Once the matter was exposed, Ning Cheng would not be able to interrogate these guards even if he came back!
Ning Jing was definitely a businesswoman. In her opinion, it was worth it to exchange a hand for the child in her womb and her own freedom.
Gradually, the two of them were drowned in the crowd. There were people all around them, and it was extremely crowded. Tang Li lowered his eyes, his expression complicated.
As they walked, he suddenly reached out and pulled Ning Jing into his arms to protect her from being bumped into. He hugged her a little tightly and said in a low voice, "You'd better be good. Don't play any tricks."
"You're thinking too much," Ning Jing said mildly. She was paying attention to the gamblers around them.
Gamblers had many taboos. Being disturbed when placing a bet was one of the most taboo things. As long as she found a slightly more aggressive person and crashed into him, it was guaranteed that the whole place would be in an uproar in the time it took to brew a cup of tea!
Soon, Ning Jing set her eyes on a well-built man in luxurious clothes. She glanced at the chips on the table and saw that there were not many left. Without a doubt, this man had lost a lot of money.
People who lost money had a fiery temper. They were just worrying about where to vent their anger. As long as she crashed into him …
Gradually, they were getting closer and closer to the man. At this moment, someone suddenly squeezed over from the right.
"Be careful!" Tang Li exclaimed. He hurriedly protected Ning Jing and moved to the side to avoid it.
"You didn't get hit, right?" Tang Li asked.
"I'm … I'm fine," Ning Jing replied mildly. Actually, even if she had been hit, it would not have been a big deal. That person's movements were not big.
The two of them had already fallen out. Why did he have to protect her like this? Ning Jing realized that she suddenly missed Tang Li's embrace. After today, she was afraid that she would never be able to be hugged and protected by him like she was now. She only needed to raise her head and she would be able to see his immortal-like handsome face.
Step by step, they moved forward in the crowd. Seeing that they were about to reach their target, Ning Jing still did not make a move. In the end, they walked past their target and nothing happened.
Ning Jing soon steeled her heart to look for her second target. Unfortunately, the opportunity was right in front of her, but she still missed it. She then looked for a third and fourth target. Still, she could not make a move.
Most of the time, a hug was enough to make people reluctant to part with it for the rest of their lives.
If they went any further, they'd reach the secret passageway. Ning Jing had no choice but to make a choice. She'd set her sights on the fifth target and was about to struggle out of Tang Li's embrace when a familiar face entered her field of vision.
This person was wearing a bronze mask that only covered his mouth and nose like a mask. His eyes were deep and his gaze was cold and arrogant!
Ning Jing, who had always been calm, suddenly trembled. This was because this person was none other than her own brother, the master of Myriad Merchant Hall, Ning Cheng!
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