A massive famine! The whole family travels through time together, and with their spatial abilities,

"How do you want me to repay you handsomely? How about you repay me with your body?" Chu Jingxuan's masked face slowly approached Shen Shuli's face, teasing her.

Shen Shuli frowned slightly, that feeling of utter disconnect returning.

Why is that boy, who is usually aloof and indifferent, behaving so frivolously today?

Could it be because the environments and situations were different on both occasions?

Shen Shuli suddenly smelled a faint scent of blood. She took a deep sniff, but found that she could no longer smell it.

It seemed like it was just my imagination.

"It seems that Young Master Chu has not prepared a gift of thanks. In that case, I will not bother you any longer."

Shen Shuli likes to tease people, but doesn't like to be teased.

Moreover, she always felt that Jinzhaozui was a bit strange, so it was better to leave as soon as possible.

Chu Jingxuan did not expect her to refuse so directly.

He was the wealthiest merchant in the Great Yong Dynasty, and every woman in the world tried every means to get close to him.

He practically offered himself up, yet she was so dismissive.

She really is an interesting woman.

Shen Shuli had already gotten off the chair and started walking out.

Upon seeing this, Chu Jingxuan quickly moved in front of the other person, using both hands to block the door and prevent them from leaving.

"Don't rush, I've already had someone prepare a thank-you gift. Why are you in such a hurry to leave?"

Shen Shuli rolled her eyes, turned around, and plopped down on her seat again.

She wanted to see what tricks he was up to.

"We've met before, why are you wearing a mask? Are you afraid I'll fall for you?"

Chu Jingxuan couldn't help but sneer upon hearing this.

"I wish you would fall in love with me, but would you?" Chu Jingxuan moved closer to Shen Shuli.

He discovered that whenever he got close to the other person, he could smell an extremely pleasant, faint fragrance emanating from them.

This taste seems to alleviate the pain in my body.

Shen Shuli stretched out her slender, white fingertips and poked the other person's shoulder to make him move away from her.

Chu Jingxuan sat down in his seat, feeling quite regretful.

"Miss Shen, what are your plans for the future? Do you intend to settle down in the capital?" Chu Jingxuan asked curiously.

Shen Shuli shook her head; there was no need to hide such a thing.

"I don't plan to settle in the capital. I'll be leaving soon and probably won't come back to the capital again, so I've come to collect my debt from you." Shen Shuli pressed for payment without any subtlety.

Chu Jingxuan's lips twitched. This woman couldn't stop talking about debts; she was really obsessed with money.

He clapped his gloved hands.

soon.

Someone knocked on the door.

"Come in," Chu Jingxuan ordered calmly.

next moment.

One by one, subordinates dressed in specially made black and silver armor carried in boxes.

The guards were very considerate and thoughtful, opening all the boxes so that everyone could clearly see what was inside.

The lights inside shone on the glittering gold, silver, pearls, glass, jade, and emeralds.

The room was filled with a mysterious and opulent atmosphere, refracted by various dazzling and shimmering lights.

Shen Shuli was surprised that this young master Chu was quite generous.

No wonder he is the son of the richest merchant family in the Great Yong Dynasty.

All these gold and silver jewels combined are worth at least 300,000 taels of silver.

Golden starlight shone in Shen Shuli's eyes.

Even though she had accumulated countless riches in the space, Shen Shuli still loved these mundane things.

"Young Master Chu is truly generous. Excellent, excellent, just what I wanted." Shen Shuli finally showed a satisfied smile.

Chu Jingxuan had never seen a woman like this before, who made no attempt to hide her love for gold, silver, and worldly possessions.

This is in stark contrast to the noble ladies of the capital.

"I'm glad Miss Shen likes it." A hint of joy, which he himself was unaware of, was hidden in Chu Jingxuan's dark eyes.

"In that case, I won't stand on ceremony. Why don't you go all the way and send someone to deliver the things to the inn where I'm staying? I can't carry all of this by myself." Shen Shuli made the request.

She could take all these things with a wave of her hand.

But there is no way.

She couldn't reveal her secret.

I'll have to trouble them to deliver it to my door.

"No problem." Chu Jingxuan chuckled. "However, there is one more thing that Miss Shen needs to know."

"What's the matter?"

Shen Shuli stared warily at Chu Jingxuan, wondering if he was trying to play a trick on her.

"That's right, these gold and silver items are just to repay the life-saving debt owed to my three subordinates."

"As for the life-saving grace of me and another adult, it cannot be measured by any amount of money."

"Therefore, you are still the savior of me and that lord, and I still owe you two lives. If Miss Shen ever makes any requests in the future, I, Chu, will do my utmost to help you."

Shen Shuli was puzzled.

Shen Shuli was dumbfounded.

Shen Shuli looked at the intelligent man in front of her as if he were a complete fool.

They could have easily repaid the debt of saving their lives with money, but instead they pulled this stunt.

If it were me, I would definitely not owe someone a favor if I could repay it with money.

perhaps.

He must have other, bigger schemes.

After clarifying her thoughts, Shen Shuli looked at Chu Jingxuan again and finally made up her mind.

This guy is really smart!

He must be trying to gain something from me by doing this!

She immediately recalled the events of that day in detail.

soon.

Shen Shuli's heart trembled for a moment.

She thought about it.

This guy definitely has his eye on the pistol in my hand!

The situation was critical that day.

They used handguns and bombs.

If Chu Jingxuan has any ulterior motives, he must be eyeing those things!

OK!

They've got quite a lot of ambition!

Shen Shuli narrowed her eyes, staring at Chu Jingxuan with an unfriendly gaze, a mocking smile appearing on her lips.

"They certainly have grand ambitions!"

"Since I saved you, it's up to me whether you've paid off this debt!"

“I said, this money is enough to cover this debt!”

Chu Jingxuan didn't expect her to suddenly turn on him.

They were perfectly fine just a moment ago.

He gave her so much money, yet he still owes her two lives.

In any case, it is extremely advantageous for her.

Why did she suddenly turn on me?

Chu Jingxuan felt that women's thoughts were really too hard to guess.

He endured the excruciating pain, feeling that he was nearing his limit.

"Alright, it's your decision. Shall I have someone send the things back now?" Chu Jingxuan politely saw him off.

"Okay, sure." Seeing that he was sensible, Shen Shuli immediately stood up and walked out of Jinzhaozui with a victorious stride.

He was followed by a large group of guards in black, carrying large boxes, and swaggered down the street.

The people along the street were so frightened by the guards dressed in black and silver uniforms that they dared not approach to eat melons and all kept their distance.

Shen Shuli hadn't expected that these drunken guards would have such a powerful deterrent effect.

She was in a better mood because there were no onlookers harassing or blocking her way.

We just turned onto another street.

Coincidentally.

They ran into the Imperial Guards who were patrolling the streets.