Chapter 143: Splitting the Spoils

Give it up?

Where did this girl get her confidence?

“Enough, I don’t have time to chat with you. Since there’s no objection to the alliance, let’s call it done for now. When the Intellect Brain officially opens the Alliance section, we’ll talk about the rest.”

Mo Xiaobai nodded slightly and added, “In principle, everyone has the right to seek other Allies, but they must get support from more than half the people. If there’s a chance later, I will introduce a buddy to you.”

“Do you really have friends, Great God? Are they powerful Lords?”

“No, just a player who runs a farming and animal-herding Territory, breeding horses and raising silkworms.”

“Huh? A farmer?”

Hearing Mo Xiaobai speak, the corner of Bai Hualin’s mouth twitched, and her gaze at him grew even stranger.

Great Gods finding Allies really have unique taste.

Others usually form strong alliances to seize land and resources. But this Great God? A rookie Mercenary leader in the early stage, a solo Player who just did a Class Transfer into a Ranger, and maybe a horse-whipman coming later?

Can such an Alliance really be reliable?

Will they get beaten to a pulp in the future?

“I feel like I’ve already boarded a pirate ship.”

Bai Hualin spoke softly, then shrugged casually, “Great God, do what you see fit. If you can’t protect me, we’ll break up even if we form an alliance now.”

“Don’t worry about this, girl. I still have some confidence in the Plane Confrontation.”

Mo Xiaobai smiled and replied, “Since everyone has a preliminary intention to ally, let’s start our cooperation in this Instance. Let’s discuss how to split the spoils from the upcoming battle.”

“Splitting the spoils here? That’s great!”

Hearing this, Bai Hualin instantly became interested, “We are here to save Yang Zhi. Since we have also planned against the NPCs here, Yang Zhi must be taken away. Also, completing the Instance will give a reward from the Instance Treasure Chest. Together, there won’t be many rewards.”

“You missed one thing.”

“Huh? What did I miss?”

“The family heirloom sword of Yang Zhi. Although the Intellect Brain didn’t directly use ‘Water Margin’ as the background for the Instance, Yang Zhi’s character setting is still a branch of the Yang family, which is the credential for the Yang lineage.”

Yang Zhi’s sword?

Hearing Mo Xiaobai say this, Bai Hualin’s eyes immediately lit up, “This sword must be interesting. Can I have the sword?”

“If you want the sword, what about A-Dai?” Mo Xiaobai nodded slightly and turned to look at A-Dai. The latter looked hesitant, as if he had a target but couldn’t speak up.

Seeing his look, Mo Xiaobai immediately smiled, “You don’t need to say it. I know you want to take Yang Zhi away.”

Caught by Mo Xiaobai, A-Dai no longer hesitated, “Hmm, I still need someone who can hold the Players down. If possible, I want to take Yang Zhi.”

“No problem. You can take Yang Zhi. He is qualified as a henchman. Xiao Bai, take the sword. You can go to Great Song to find descendants of the Yang family to complete the quest. Although the reward isn’t great, at least it’s worth your trip. I just want the Instance Treasure Chest. After the Instance is completed, you can give me your respective chests.”

In a matter of a few sentences, the three had split the spoils.

Bai Hualin and A-Dai were both satisfied, and Mo Xiaobai also felt it was quite good. Although a Silver Grade Instance Treasure Chest couldn’t yield very good items, accumulating them was very useful for developing his Territory.

In comparison, Yang Zhi was almost useless for Daming Village; his value was even lower than Gao Lan’s.

For Mo Xiaobai, the true gain from this Instance was actually securing two Allies for Daming Village. If nothing unexpected happened, their Alliance relationship would last a long time, at least ten or eight years. As for things further down the line, Mo Xiaobai had no time to worry about them now. Being able to develop steadily for ten years was already very good.

After finishing the serious business, the three simply ate and drank while waiting for Yang Zhi to arrive.

The sky in the Instance quickly turned dark. When day turned to night and the crescent moon rose, the sound of hurried footsteps finally entered the restaurant.

“There is a restaurant ahead. Let’s stay here for a night and continue our journey tomorrow.”

“Yes, My Lord.”

Inside the restaurant, the three could faintly hear a few brief conversations. After exchanging glances, they quickly entered “work mode.”

A-Dai adjusted his shoulder bag and prepared to greet guests. Mo Xiaobai walked back to the kitchen. Xiao Bai leaned against the counter in the posture of the previous innkeeper, but her eyes kept flicking outside.

When several Song Dynasty officials pushed a prisoner into the restaurant, A-Dai immediately smiled and went up, “Welcome, officials. It must have been a tough journey in this wilderness.”

The lead official in the group, who seemed to be the County Commandant introduced in the quest hint, had a full beard. He was fat and strong. Glancing at A-Dai, he immediately shouted loudly, “You waiter, so chatty! Bring me some wine. Order whatever food you have. Damn it, we’ve walked on mountain roads for days; my mouth is getting too bland to even talk about birds!”

“Okay, please wait, officials.”

A-Dai shouted, mimicking the role quite well. Turning his head, he glanced sideways at the man detained nearby, whose greenish patch on the forehead was very obvious.

It could be confirmed that it was indeed the Green-Faced Beast, Yang Zhi.

He walked to the counter, exchanged a glance with Xiao Bai, took two jars of wine, and immediately walked back to the dining table. Xiao Bai stopped picking at her fingernails, turned, and walked into the kitchen, saying in a low voice:

“The people are here. Including Yang Zhi, there are five of them. How should we handle them?”

“Of course, we knock them all out together.”

“What about Yang Zhi?”

“Just knock him out. He won’t die, so what’s there to fear?”

Mo Xiaobai quickly took some steamed buns and steamed meat slices from the kitchen steamer. After swallowing a spirit-refreshing pill, he walked out carrying a tray.

Approaching the table where the officials sat, he said, “Sorry, officials. Our little shop is located in the wild, and we only make a bit of money to cover our hard work. There isn’t much food, but we can at least make you full.”

“Being able to fill our bellies is enough. The wine tastes fine. Bring me another jar.”

“Okay, Duncan will bring another jar of wine for the guests.”

Mo Xiaobai nodded in agreement and also took out another porcelain bottle. He gently uncorked it and continued to smile without changing his expression, “It’s getting late outside. Are the officials planning to rest at our small shop? If so, I can prepare hot water and beds for you.”

“Hmm, you are quite thoughtful, shopkeeper. Go ahead. My men won’t lack for silver. Just don’t be in my way. Silver, silver, tomorrow morning, early!”

The County Commandant waved his hand impatiently. But the next moment, he felt dizzy. He didn’t finish his sentence and let out a “thud” sound as he collapsed onto the wooden table.

Next to him, the other officials also fell into unconsciousness one after another. Even Yang Zhi, who wore shackles, was not spared.

“Is it done? It was so simple?”

Bai Hualin, who had been watching the scene from the side, cheered as she saw the officers fall and immediately wanted to come over to check. But as she took her first step, Mo Xiaobai stopped her, “Don’t come over. The sleeping incense hasn’t dissipated yet. Do you want to lie down with them?”

“Tch, I won’t come. But what do we do now? Does this count as completing the Instance?”

“There is still one last step. Tie them all up, and then we can take Yang Zhi and leave.”