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Chapter 22 The Most Comprehensive After-Sales Service

"I understand the situation roughly." Chen Xuan lowered the curtains. "The last question is, how much are you willing to pay to rescue the Holy Maiden?"

“Of course, it’s all I have!” Gildre answered without hesitation.

"Words are no proof. Let me see your determination." He raised the barcode scanner and pulled the trigger at the man.

The latter looked resolute, as if undergoing a sacred test.

Upon seeing the other party's abilities, Chen Xuan immediately felt a sense of disdain—Gildre hadn't held back, offering only three abilities to choose from, but their rarity was two white and one gray, and their characteristics were unremarkable. For example, abilities like "Riding Skills" and "Classical Logistics" clearly had a very narrow scope of application, and in terms of convenience, they were not even as good as "Extra Sleep." The last one was called "Black Magic," a somewhat unique name, but it was the lowest rarity.

"No wonder you can only be a three-star card."

Gildre looked completely bewildered. "Samsung... what's that?"

“It’s nothing. I felt your determination to save the Lord, and it deserves praise.”

Anyway, every transaction earns performance points, so accumulating more inventory isn't a bad thing. He doesn't have the luxury of being picky yet. Besides, his performance is currently at 9, just 1 point away from applying for the next level, so the other party's arrival is just in time.

Gildre was overjoyed. "You've agreed to help?"

"No, not at all." Chen Xuan's words turned his smile back into a worried expression. "Give me a few minutes to think about it... You go wait outside the shop first, I'll let you know when I've made up my mind."

He hadn't forgotten the moment Joan of Arc raised her sword, its light piercing the sky, nor had he forgotten that cannons were already in use in this era. Coupled with Gillespie's dark magic, Chen Xuan became even more convinced that this world was unusual. Even if he had obtained some cultivation abilities from Liu Shuyue, trying to single-handedly break into the prison and take the saintess from a large group of seasoned soldiers was far too risky.

Even if customers are the store's most valuable asset, it's not worth risking his life to save them.

After all, the manual clearly states that being a store manager is a high-risk profession.

He doesn't want to collect disability benefits unless he can be absolutely certain of success.

After asking the lingering Gildre to leave the shop, Chen Xuan went up to the second floor and knocked on the door of room 201.

I wonder if she's even there?
Unexpectedly, the door opened quickly.

Liu Shuyue, dressed in loose casual clothes, stood behind the door and asked, "Is there something you need?"

"I want to rescue a customer," Chen Xuan said bluntly. "She's been imprisoned and will be executed tomorrow. But I'm a businessman, and I'm not really good at fighting, so I'd like to ask for your help."

She was slightly taken aback. "A guest? Like me?"

"You can say that."

"Is your service really that comprehensive? Not only can you return the goods, but you also guarantee a rescue from the execution ground?" Liu Shuyue found it unbelievable. If all merchants in the world ran their shops like him, they wouldn't have such a lowly reputation.

"I hope that every customer who has visited this store can live a peaceful and happy life," Chen Xuan said seriously.

"Isn't this a bit inappropriate... If this person has committed heinous crimes such as murder and arson, then being executed is justified."

"Don't worry about that. If she were a bad person, I wouldn't do business with her." He immediately summarized Joan of Arc's legend in a few words, "Although it's still unclear why she ended up in such a situation, dying unjustly in her own cage is clearly not the end she deserved."

"I see. However, this matter is far removed from my purpose in coming out of seclusion..."

"Of course, I won't ask for your help for free. If you're willing to lend a hand, I can waive half a month's VIP room fee—"

"One month's rent!"

Liu Shuyue immediately changed her words.

You want to pay more, right?

Who said haggling is too mercenary?

"……also."

She nodded in satisfaction. "Although this person is not a citizen of the Great Qi, saving an innocent person is not a bad thing. I also want to see what kind of people the other guests you have met are."

"Then let's leave now."

"By the way..." As she walked past Chen Xuan, she suddenly asked, "If one day I were also imprisoned, would you come to save me like this?"

Chen Xuan seemed to have caught a hint of cunning in her expression.

“Of course,” he replied without hesitation, “because you are a distinguished VIP.”

Stepping out of the shop, Chen Xuan was finally able to observe his store from an outsider's perspective—it blended almost perfectly into the street, with the plastic curtain mostly hidden by the brick wall, leaving only a doorway of ordinary size. This proved that the shop did indeed automatically adapt to its surroundings; if it appeared in the wilderness, it would most likely be a standalone building; if it appeared in the city, it would become an entrance attached to a house.

But there is something different about it. That is the light shining through the door.

Its soft, even light contrasted sharply with the firelight and candlelight of the time, especially in this quiet alley, where its warm glow served as a beacon, noticeable from afar.

"This isn't the Great Qi Kingdom." Liu Shuyue looked around, not as surprised as he had expected. "Is this the world beyond the Abyss Sea?"

"Well, it's a bit far from where you are anyway."

She nodded and didn't ask any more questions.

Chen Xuan introduced the anxious-looking Gildre to her, saying, "This is the helper I invited. You can just call her Ms. Liu."

He couldn't help but have some doubts, "Such a young girl? Your Excellency, is this perhaps...?"

"She is a witch."

Gildre was initially shocked, then filled with awe. "A witch who has converted to Catholicism... This is the first time I've ever seen one!"

"What are you saying?" Liu Shuyue clearly didn't understand French.

“I’m introducing you to him, telling him that you are the most outstanding immortal master in the Great Qi Kingdom.”

“There’s no such thing as the most outstanding… There are clearly no competitors.” Her face flushed slightly, but her tone was not dismissive.

"Can you confirm where Joan of Arc is being held?" Chen Xuan asked Gillespie.

"Of course, I've done all the research."

He took out a roll of parchment from his pocket, unfolded it with both hands, and there was a map drawn on it.

"This is the interior structure of the castle. It has three main areas and four floors; I also have a general idea of ​​the garrison's arrangement..."

In just a few minutes, Guildre laid out all the problems they were facing.

Clearly, despite his anxiety, he put in a lot of effort to save Joan of Arc.

“My men are ready and at a moment’s notice. They will attack the royal fortress from the east and south of the valley at your command. Of course… we are outnumbered and can never defeat His Majesty’s guards, but we can at least create chaos to cover your advance into the fortress—”

"Wait a minute," Chen Xuan interrupted in surprise, "you brought your subordinates with you?"

Gilles de Rais was even more surprised than him. "Yes... how could we save Lady Joan of Arc without enough manpower?"

"How many people did you bring with you?"

"A battalion, plus two cannons. Everyone is willing to fight for Lady Joan of Arc!"

Leading troops to launch a surprise attack on the King's palace is practically a coup... Chen Xuan's lips twitched. This guy is really bold!
Historically, Gilles de Rais never openly rebelled—after Joan of Arc was murdered, he left the army in despair and was eventually arrested and executed as a human sacrifice.

Hmm... Sacrificing people and rebelling seem to be about the same level of defying the heavens.

Chen Xuan told Liu Shuyue about the other party's plan, but Liu Shuyue shook her head, "It's too reckless and not worth the risk. Even if we rescue that heroic general, she will be disgraced for treason. If it's just to save someone, it's best not to cause unnecessary casualties."

After saying that, she opened her waist pouch and took out two talismans. "Wood and fire melt away, conceal!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the talisman instantly transformed into a ball of flame and exploded!

As the smoke dissipated, Liu Shuyue's figure had vanished without a trace.

No... It wasn't just Liu Shuyue; Chen Xuan looked down and found that he couldn't see his own body either... His perspective seemed to be floating in mid-air.

"We don't need to involve any extra people; just the two of us can go to the dungeon."

The voice came from in front of him; it was Liu Shuyue's.

"Wait a minute... where are you all?" Gildrei asked urgently. "And please grant me the ability to become invisible!"

“It’s impossible. Only those with special talent can become invisible, and you don’t,” Chen Xuan explained.

"How could this be..." He seemed unable to accept it.

"Tell the troops not to make any rash moves, just give me the map." Chen Xuan patted his shoulder, signaling him to relax. "Besides, someone has to watch the shop... You stay here and guard it, we'll bring Joan of Arc back."

(End of this chapter)