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Mu Dai smiled and said, "Yes, the benefits are indeed very good. Pawnshop No. 8 is very generous to its employees."
"As long as you complete the task, you will receive a generous reward."
Upon hearing this, Yan Hongsha's eyes immediately lit up:
"Can I go too? I want to be an employee of Pawnshop No. 8!"
Before she could finish speaking, Luo Ren interrupted her: "Do you think becoming an employee of Pawnshop No. 8 is such an easy thing?"
"You think you can get what you want without paying anything? Don't be naive."
Yan Hongsha was momentarily speechless at Luo Ren's words.
She instinctively looked at Kiyo, as if seeking support.
Kiyoshiro paused for a moment, then slowly said:
"Luo Ren is right. Becoming an employee of Pawnshop No. 8 does indeed require paying a price."
“I…I pawned my soul.”
Kiyo's words made everyone gasp.
They stared at Kiyo in shock, as if trying to read something from her face.
Cao Yanhua swallowed hard and asked cautiously, "You...you really pawned your soul?"
"So...how are you feeling now?"
Kiyo smiled slightly and said, "I'm fine. Although I pawned my Soul 2.8, I got the power I wanted."
"Moreover, Pawnshop No. 8 did not restrict my freedom; I can still live like a normal person."
"Most importantly, I can see Yang Ge more often."
Hearing what Mudai said, everyone gasped. This woman was really going all out!
Luo Ren waved his hand and said, "Alright, since Boss Lin wants us to continue luring them, everyone should go back and rest."
He looked around and continued, "Don't worry, the other heirs of Xin Jian will definitely come looking for us."
No sooner had he finished speaking than a woman walked in.
She had long hair, sharp eyes, and exuded a wild beauty.
"Luo Ren, it's been a long time." She looked at Luo Ren, a cold smile playing on her lips.
Luo Ren was taken aback when he saw the woman: "Cheetah? How are you still alive? Weren't you already..."
The cheetah interrupted him, sneering, "Surprised? That's right, I'm still alive."
"And I also want to thank you properly for giving me the opportunity to obtain Xin Jian."
The cheetah continued, "Alright, enough talk. Now come with me."
"Your cousin is in my hands. If you don't want anything to happen to her, you'd better behave."
After saying that, she turned and left. Luo Ren's expression changed, and he immediately followed her.
Seeing this, the others followed suit.
Chapter 104: All Seven Heart Slips Emerge!
The five followed closely behind the cheetah, arriving at a remote suburb on the edge of the city.
The night was hazy, with only faint lights illuminating the surroundings, and the air was filled with the scent of earth and grass.
The cheetah stopped and slowly turned around.
In the dim light, her eyes gleamed with a fierce light, like two ferocious beasts about to pounce on their prey.
"Cheetah, where's my cousin?" Luo Ren stared intently at Cheetah's every move.
A cruel smile curled at the corner of the cheetah's mouth as it waved its hand.
A group of armed mercenaries emerged from the darkness.
Their movements were swift and coordinated, clearly those of well-trained desperados.
One of the mercenaries was holding Luo Ren's cousin, Luo Pingting, in his hand.
She looked terrified, her eyes filled with helplessness as she gazed at Luo Ren, as if pleading for help.
"Give me Xin Jian, or I'll kill her."
The cheetah's voice was cold and cruel, each word sounding as if squeezed out from between its teeth.
Luo Ren felt a pang of anxiety, but he maintained his composure on the surface.
He took a deep breath and said slowly, "Xin Jian is not in my hands now."
Upon hearing this, the cheetah roared angrily, "Don't try to fool me! I won't mention the heart-shaped scroll in front of me!"
"That old turtle's heart tablet must be in your hands!"
She raised her hand, signaling the mercenaries to prepare to attack.
The gun was pointed at Luo Pingting, ready to fire at the slightest command from Cheetah.
They would fire without hesitation.
"No! Don't shoot!" Luo Ren shouted in terror.
His fists were clenched tightly, as if he were trying his best to control his emotions.
"The item really isn't with me!"
Upon seeing this, Wan San quickly explained:
"Calm down, Hunter! He's already given the item to the other 06 people, we really didn't lie to you!"
Cao Yanhua chimed in, "That's right! We can testify! The item really isn't in his possession!"
Yan Hongsha sneered, "If you're so capable, go ask that person for it and see if you can get it."
The cheetah frowned, its gaze fixed intently on Yan Hongsha. "Who is the person you're talking about?"
Kiyo then interjected:
"If you really want to find him, I can take you there."
"But the prerequisite is that you have to release Luo Pingting."
The cheetah chuckled upon hearing this, as if it had heard something amusing:
"You want me to release them? Do you think I'm a fool?"
"Bring the person here to me right now, or I'll shoot."
Kiyoshiro shook his head without changing his expression. "No one can force him to come here unless he wants to."
Luo Ren said, "No one can make him come unless he wants to."
The cheetah's face immediately darkened.
She glared fiercely at Luo Ren:
"Since your cousin is so important, I'm sure you have a way to get him to come."
"If you don't want her to die, you'd better behave."
Luo Ren gave a wry smile and shook his head helplessly:
"This world is far more complex than you and I can imagine."
"Do you think everything will be fine once you get the Heart Sutra?"
You're wrong. Even if I die here today!
"You may not even get what you want."
The cheetah was enraged by Luo Ren's words.
Just as she was about to react.
Just then, a figure suddenly appeared, breaking the stalemate.
Lin Yang walked over calmly, holding two heart tablets in his hand.
His appearance surprised everyone, especially the cheetah.
"Brother Yang!" Luo Ren and the others couldn't help but exclaim in surprise when they saw Lin Yang.
They clearly didn't expect Lin Yang to appear at this time.
To my surprise, he was holding a heart scroll in his hand.
Lin Yang smiled slightly at everyone, then calmly looked at the cheetah:
"Why make things difficult for them? The simple heart you desire is with me."
"Give me."
The cheetah's eyes were fixed on the Heart Sutra in Lin Yang's hand, and its voice revealed barely concealed excitement.
For these heirs, simplicity of mind is the source of their strength.
Only when all seven Hearts are gathered can their power reach its peak and become unmatched.
Lin Yang squinted, a confident smile playing on his lips.
He waved the scroll in his hand and said, "Release the person, and I'll give it to you."
Cheetah frowned, his gaze shifting between Lin Yang and Luo Pingting.
The allure of Xin Jian was too great; she didn't want to give up this opportunity.
So she gritted her teeth and said, "One hand for the person, one hand for the goods."
Lin Yang nodded indifferently, indicating his agreement.
He held the Heart Sutra and slowly walked towards the cheetah.
Meanwhile, Luo Pingting was also released by the mercenaries.
The moment Cheetah received the Heart Sutra, a look of ecstatic joy appeared on her face.