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Chapter 44 Settlement!

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"I also lost a cartload of goods and a mule!"

"One of our colleagues is also injured!"

"You failed to deliver the goods safely to Dusk Valley as agreed!"

"Would you like to take a look at the contents of the agreement?"

"Damn it, you forced me to sign that!"

"We can't just say things carelessly. How about we get it notarized by the association, or have it adjudicated by the Holy See? Or even go to court!"

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South Gate Square of Mugu City.

Shi Lan and Yan Su argued heatedly over the payment for the agreed-upon task.

Yan Su refused to pay the Blood Axe Demon Hunter Team the full amount due to the loss of the goods.

Shi Lan, of course, disagreed.

After all, the journey was fraught with risks, and Zheng Hao was even injured.

Why should their hard-earned money be discounted?

Seeing that Shi Lan insisted on paying in full, Yan Su said angrily:

"Didn't you sell the motorcycles and guns you seized for money? Don't think I don't know who you sold them to!"

"I don't know what you're talking about."

Shi Lan pretended to be confused, and said calmly:

"I'm too lazy to argue with you here."

Anyway, you signed the agreement yourself, you know its contents, and it even has your fingerprint on it.

If you don't pay us the full amount, I'll just pay to register this as a temporary task with the association and ask them to help me recover the money.

As for the consequences... you decide for yourself!

Upon hearing this, Yan Su's expression grew even more unpleasant.

If the Demon Hunter Association deems the temporary agreement mission valid.

He not only has to pay the full amount, but also a fine and be blacklisted by the Demon Hunter Association...

This is something Yan Su cannot bear.

He previously described himself as a traveling merchant, but he was actually more like a transport team.

These were all minor skirmishes between fortresses, outposts, and shelters near Dusk Valley.

So a few people and a few guns are enough.

However, it would be impossible to travel to other sacred lands without the escort of demon hunters and hunting parties.

Yan Su still dreams of making a comeback and expanding her business!

But if he gets blacklisted by the association, not only will his future be hopeless, but his father will probably stop caring about him altogether...

"I've done so many escort missions with Red Flag, and you still managed to screw me over!"

Seeing through Yan Su's bluster, Shi Lan smiled disdainfully and said:

"Give me a straight answer, are you paying the full amount or not?"

"snort!"

Yan Su snorted coldly and walked towards the bank in the South Square with gritted teeth.

He came out a moment later and threw the money he had taken at Shi Lan, saying:

"Don't let me see you again!"

After saying that, Yan Su turned and left, not wanting to stay for even a second longer.

Shi Lan didn't care about Yan Su's attitude at all.

After carefully counting the money and confirming that everything was correct, he addressed Shen Mo and Wei Dongming:

"Let's go, let's go turn in the quest!"

As for Li Zitao, he took Zheng Hao to the hospital after entering the city.

Back in Mugu City, Shen Mo was in a good mood.

The rewards for today's three tasks plus the temporary agreement task were quite considerable.

His contribution was significant, so he should be able to receive a considerable amount of money.

The same is true.

The three tasks were successfully completed, and a total of approximately 12 Alliance Coins were received.

Those monster materials sold for over 18,000 Alliance Coins.

Including the 15000 Alliance Coins from the agreement mission, and the 33000 Alliance Coins from selling motorcycles and submachine guns.

The Blood Axe Demon Hunter Team earned nearly 180,000 Alliance Coins in just one day!

Based on his contributions, Shen Mo received 6 Alliance Coins and 6 mission points.

Wei Dongming received the least, but he still got 4 Alliance Coins and 4 points.

This is almost the amount of demon-hunting income he used to earn in half a month when he was training apprentices!

Shi Lan received 5 Alliance Coins and 5 Points.

But as agreed, she deposited her payment, along with the remaining mission reward, into the team fund...

After distributing the money, Shi Lan asked her two teammates:

"Should we continue tomorrow?"

"Continue!" Shen Mo nodded decisively.

Although I'm very tired today, as long as I go back and strengthen my physique, I can return to my perfect state.

During the Demon Tide, there are many monsters, many quests, and many rewards.

He didn't want to miss out.

Wei Dongming hesitated for a moment before nodding in agreement.

He was a little tired and also a little worried about Zheng Hao.

But just as Shen Mo thought, this small-scale demonic surge was a rare opportunity for demon hunters to make money.

And Wei Dongming just happened to need the money...

"Alright!" Shi Lan said with a smile, "See you at eight o'clock tomorrow!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Wei Dongming, concerned about Zheng Hao's injuries, immediately took his leave.

Shi Lan and Shen Mo then went up to the second floor.

I first browsed the weapon shop and found a rifle with decent performance.

If Shi Lan consults with Wei Dongming tomorrow and he has no objections, she plans to use the team's funds to buy it.

Afterwards, Shen Mo replenished the arrows.

The two then went to the equipment maintenance area to have the equipment maintained and repaired by craftsmen.

"Come on, I'll take you to relax."

After handing the equipment to the craftsman, Shi Lan put her arm around Shen Mo's shoulder and headed up to the third floor.

This woman was incredibly strong; Shen Mo couldn't break free for a moment and quickly said:

"Don't bother me, I'm not interested in massage."

I prefer to bathe in the holy sanctuary!

Upon hearing this, Shi Lan asked in surprise:

"You killed so many people today, wouldn't it be a waste to go for a holy bath?"

Upon hearing this, Shen Mo forgot to struggle and exclaimed in surprise:

"Is the price of a holy bath really related to this?"

"I don't know, but it's pretty close."

Shi Lan pressed the elevator button, led Shen Mo inside, and said as she pressed the button for the third floor:

"The clergy of the Holy Church are all very secretive, and they don't tell anyone anything about divine magic or the Creator."

However, according to the prevailing custom, the more people are killed, the higher the cost of the holy bath.

The more demons, monsters, and cultists you kill, the lower the cost of the holy bath.

Hmm... this status updates every other day.

Upon hearing this, Shen Mo became even more curious about the Holy Church.

It's not just because of the mystery of the sanctuary.

Also, in the Demon Hunter's Handbook, his information list has items on holiness and holy arts, but no corresponding enhancement options.

Furthermore, the Demon Hunter Association lacks methods and channels for learning sacred arts.

Even the clergy of the Holy Church had a rather fantastical birth process.

Some of them have no known origins, as if they suddenly appeared in the Holy Church.

Some, however, had a sudden enlightenment, donned the grey robe, and resolutely took it upon themselves to purify the world.

This not only imbued clergy with a mystical aura of "divine mandate," but also granted the Holy Church immense prestige among the populace...

While he was thinking, Shen Mo had already been pulled to the third-floor massage parlor by Shi Lan.

"Don't underestimate the masseuses here!"

After selecting the technician, seeing that Shen Mo still looked somewhat hesitant, Shi Lan smiled and said:

"They are different from those foot bath spas outside."

Those who can work here are people who have the potential to become witchers, but are unwilling to risk going out on missions.

Their top performers even include masseuses who have undergone physical enhancement and possess massage techniques similar to combat skills.

A massage with essential oils blended by a potion master can not only relieve fatigue, but also supposedly eliminate hidden injuries and improve physical condition.

Aside from the Witcher Guild, only the wealthy in the Twilight District can regularly enjoy this kind of service...

Why does this sound even more disappointing...?

Shaking his head to clear his mind, Shen Mo followed the staff's guidance into the men's bathroom.

Come here.

Why not give it a try...?

An hour later.

Shen Mo walked out of the massage parlor feeling relaxed, thinking that the 699 yuan was well spent.

Although the effects are not as quick and obvious as a holy bath, the process is very comfortable and does eliminate fatigue.

The only downside is that most of the technicians are middle-aged men and women.

His words were full of vulgarity and inappropriate language; a few sentences were enough to make the young man blush with embarrassment...