Chapter 27 The Condition

Silver Ring Snake's cooperation surprised us a bit.

Jiang Yongguang had told me before that catching tomb robbers was like catching adulterers – you had to catch them in the act, and with the loot in hand. Although we caught Silver Ring Snake in the ancient tomb, she had only drilled a hole and hadn't had time to steal any cultural relics. If she quibbled, she definitely wouldn't be severely punished. She could easily find an experienced lawyer to try and get her off the hook.

But now, Silver Ring Snake was saying that she was willing to confess everything once we got out, and would accept whatever sentence was given. Old Wei couldn't believe her cooperative attitude.

Speaking of which, Silver Ring Snake, at her level as a Zhiguo Ren (chief tomb robber), had a bigger reputation in the underworld than Shopkeeper Wang. If he could catch her, Old Wei would definitely get a big reward.

So, hearing what Silver Ring Snake said, Old Wei immediately narrowed his eyes and asked, "Sis, you're being so cooperative? You're really willing to confess everything honestly when we get out?"

Silver Ring Snake nodded and said seriously, "Although I, Silver Ring Snake, am a woman, I'm known for my credibility in this business. What I say is as good as done. Since I said I'd cooperate, I definitely will. But..."

As soon as she said "but," we knew she was going to make a condition.

She deliberately took a puff of her cigarette at this point, making us wait anxiously.

After finishing her entire cigarette, Silver Ring Snake continued, "But, Old Brother, before we go out, you have to do something for me."

Old Wei didn't rush to agree but asked, "Tell me first. What is it? If I can help, I'll definitely do my best. But if I can't, or if it goes against my principles, then I'm afraid I can't comply."

Silver Ring Snake smiled and said, "Don't worry, Old Brother, you can definitely do it, and it doesn't go against your principles. All my brothers who came down here with me were killed. I want you to help me get revenge, to wipe out those bastards who ambushed us! Is that okay? As long as you do that for me, I'll confess everything when we get out. I'll tell you everything I've done, every tomb I've robbed, every detail!"

Actually, I had guessed it before Silver Ring Snake even opened her mouth. I knew she wouldn't swallow this resentment and would want to avenge her brothers.

Old Wei wasn't surprised either. It seemed he had guessed it too, but he looked a little embarrassed and said, "Sis, if you want me to catch those tomb robbers, that's definitely no problem. That's what I do, after all. I'll definitely do my best to catch them. But you want me to wipe them out, that's a little difficult... In principle, we try not to harm them."

Silver Ring Snake smiled charmingly and said, "Hehe, to tell you the truth, those guys are all desperate criminals. Do you think they'll honestly let you arrest them? When the time comes, there's bound to be a fight!"

Speaking of which, Silver Ring Snake suddenly reached out and patted the "big treasure" on the waist of a Xiaoling Guard, saying, "But you have this! No matter how powerful their crossbows are, are they more powerful than your real weapons? When the time comes, they'll all die! Hehe!"

Hearing this, I realized that Silver Ring Snake had already planned everything.

She knew that as long as we went to catch those tomb robbers, there would definitely be a firefight, and once there was a firefight, we, with our real weapons, would definitely be able to kill them on the spot.

That way, Silver Ring Snake would definitely be able to avenge her brothers.

After hearing this, Old Wei's mouth twitched, and he said admiringly, "Sis, no wonder you're so young, yet you're doing so well in this business. You're really cunning."

Silver Ring Snake smiled and said, "Old Brother, you're too kind. I just like to use my brain."

Then she asked, "So, are you going to make this deal or not? A dignified Xiaoling Guard, you wouldn't be scared off by a few crossbows, would you?"

Old Wei shook his head and said, "Sis, you don't need to try to provoke me, I don't fall for that. Don't worry, now that I know there are still tomb robbers in this underground palace, I'll definitely catch them."

"Alright." Silver Ring Snake stood up with the help of Little Liang and said, "I'll take you to find them. I want to see you kill them with my own eyes!"

Hearing this, Hu Wazi was a little skeptical, and said with a sneer, "You, in your current state, can still lead the way for us? Can you even walk?"

Silver Ring Snake glared at Hu Wazi and snorted coldly, "Hmph, I can still walk even if my legs are broken, let alone just a few minor injuries. Besides, this underground palace is huge. If I don't lead the way, do you know where to find them?"

Hearing this, I quickly took the opportunity to ask, "By the way, Sister Snake, where did those guys go? Did they go to the Crystal Palace in the middle of the underground palace?"

As a result, my way of addressing her directly amused Silver Ring Snake. She turned her head to look at me and said with a smile, "Sister Snake? Haha... This is the first time someone has called me that, but I like this title. You're a sweet talker."

What Silver Ring Snake said made me a little embarrassed, and my face probably turned a little red.

She was quite nice to me and said patiently, "You also know that there's a Crystal Palace in the middle of this underground palace? It seems like you're not new to tomb raiding, are you? That's right, there is indeed a Crystal Palace in the middle of this underground palace, and those guys are indeed heading towards the Crystal Palace."

As soon as I heard this, I immediately became a little anxious.

Because Sister Xiaomei was in the Crystal Palace. If we let those vicious guys find Sister Xiaomei first, they might do something harmful to her.

I quickly said, "Then what are we waiting for? Let's move quickly! The sooner we catch those guys, the sooner we can avenge Sister Snake's brothers!"

Hearing this, Sister Snake became even nicer to me and patted my shoulder, saying, "Little brother is right, let's go, let's move quickly. If we delay any longer, I'm afraid I won't be able to catch up with them."

Hu Wazi, hearing that we were going to the Crystal Palace, immediately perked up, looked at Silver Ring Snake again, and asked, "Are you really okay? If you can't walk, I can carry you."

Silver Ring Snake sneered, "Get lost, I don't need you to carry me. Men and women shouldn't touch, are you trying to take advantage of me?"

Hu Wazi snorted coldly, "Bullshit! Treating kindness as a donkey's liver and lungs! Do I need to take advantage of you? Someone like you is worth five hundred a night, I can hire as many as I want when I get out."

"You motherfucker, are you looking for death?" Silver Ring Snake pointed at Hu Wazi, her eyes widened as if she was about to get angry.

I quickly persuaded, "Hu Wazi, Sister Snake, we're on the same side now, don't fight among ourselves. Say less, both of you, and hurry up and catch those guys."

Fortunately, these two still gave me some face. In addition, Silver Ring Snake was eager to avenge her brothers, and Hu Wazi was eager to save Sister Xiaomei. After being told off by me, the two of them stopped arguing.

Silver Ring Snake limped ahead to lead the way for us. I have to say, although she looked seriously injured, she walked with a lot of energy and was quite efficient.