Chapter 70: The Wager

After Xiao Fan and Wu Yi went to the workshop to work, only Qin Luoyan was left in the courtyard.With the warmth of the sunshine, she took the introductory book on basic formations out the door. She...Qin Luoyan knew that listening to his unceremonious accusations, she didn't get angry. She always felt that instead of wasting time arguing, it was better to prove herself with actual actions.

She turned her head to look at Fu Zi Mo, "My lord, do you also think it's impossible for me to make a repeating crossbow But it doesn't matter if my lord doesn't believe me, I just hope that my lord keeps his promise. If I really make the repeating crossbow, let me and Yixing leave the manor."

Fu ZiMo remained silent, his deep eyes unreadable. One could not tell what he was thinking. After a long while, he spoke: "This king has always kept his word. If you truly do it, this king will let you leave."

In front of Jinkemu and Zhou Chang, Fu Zimu said these words, which made Qin Luoyan couldn't help but be delighted.

Zhou Chang glanced at her disdainfully, "You talk a good game, but I doubt you could actually do it."

"Miss Zhou, since that's the case, how about we make a bet I bet I can create a repeating crossbow. What do you say" Qin Luoyan sneered with a sly glint in her eyes.

"Just bet! But winning from a woman like you isn't very glorious." Zhou Chang shook his head and sighed, then said, "What do you want to bet on"

"I'm a practical person, and I love silver the most. Let's gamble with silver." Qin Luoyan said, then took out a jade pendant from her bosom. She had nothing valuable on her except this jade pendant given to her by Fu Zimo, "I'll use this jade pendant as my bet. If I lose, this jade pendant is yours. If you lose, give me silver of equal value to this jade pendant. How about that"

When she took out this jade pendant, Zhou Chang was so shocked that he almost dropped his jaw. He pointed at the jade pendant and looked at Fu Zi Mo, "Your Highness, you even gave her your personal jade pendant Are you sure she's just a bed warmer"

He had to think carefully. If the Lord still considered promoting this girl, he would have to be more careful. Although she wasn't qualified to be a Princess Consort, if she truly became the legitimate mistress of the manor, as a subordinate, he couldn't be too presumptuous.

"Of course, she's just a bed warmer." Fu Zimo replied lightly, his brows furrowed. He wasn't very comfortable with Qin Luoyan's background either, so his gaze fell on the jade pendant in her hand, and his face darkened, "This king has said before, if you lose this jade pendant, your head will be gone too. It seems you can't remember what this king has said."

Qin Luo'yan shrugged, "I remember, but I'm not going to lose."

Her confidence gave Zhou Chang a moment of unease in his heart. He thought to himself, could it be that she actually did it

"Alright, the bet is on. Show me the repeating crossbow you made." Zhou Chang couldn't wait to get his hands on the repeating crossbow in her arms.

This time, Qin Luoyan was generous and gave the package to him, “Zhou Gongzi, please be careful, this is just one. If you break it, then I can’t make another one for you, wouldn’t that be unfair”

"Don't worry, if I break anything of yours, I'll pay for it..." The word "pay" had barely left his lips when Zhou Chang already opened the package. Then he saw the repeating crossbow inside. At a single glance, the expression on his face shifted to shock.

He glanced at Qin Luoyan, but there was no contempt in his eyes. Then he took the repeating crossbow and quickly walked to the shooting range. After all, he was a silver-rank craftsman. He didn't need Qin Luoyan to explain, he figured out the trigger mechanism of the repeating crossbow. He aimed at the target in the distance and opened the trigger...

"Whoosh whoosh whoosh whoosh whoosh"

Fifteen iron arrows were shot out in a row, and in the blink of an eye, they formed a concentric circle on the target.

He stood dumbfounded, his crossbow trembling in his hands. His mouth gaped open, but no words came out.

Fu Zi Mo stood beside him, his pupils shrinking in alarm. The speed and power of the iron sword were such that even with his skill, he would have to put in a lot of effort to dodge it. If used on the battlefield, such a weapon would be practically unmatched.

Seeing the shocked expressions of the two, Qin Luo'yan patted her palms in satisfaction and walked over with composure. "Zhou Gongzi's archery skills are indeed not bad, fifteen iron arrows all hit the target."

Her applause fell on Zhou Chang's ears, turning into a thick irony. Zhou Chang, a man of status, instantly flushed red. After a long while, he stammered, "I am sorry to have made the young lady laugh. It is because the young lady has made this repeating crossbow so stable."

Indeed, even the best archer would be unable to hit so many targets if they were using a crossbow that lacked stability.

As the saying goes, outsiders watch the excitement, insiders watch the doorway. After just one shot, Zhou Chang knew he had lost completely. Although he was a bit young and arrogant, he was still a gentleman. He sighed: "I have lost, and I am convinced."

“Young Master Zhou, you are too humble. I think if you had more time, Young Master Zhou could also make such a crossbow.” Qin Luoyan was giving him a step down. No matter when or where, establishing too many enemies for oneself was unnecessary.

“No, even if you gave me more time I couldn't make a crossbow this perfect. Although I haven't seen the real repeating crossbow in the drawings, I'm certain that yours is definitely several notches better than what's on paper.”

Zhou Chang looked at Qin Luo'yan with eyes that had transformed from a momentary admiration to a kind of worship. If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, he would never have believed that there was such a woman in this world.

Qin Luoyan smiled faintly, but she didn't make any humble courtesies. The crossbow she made was better than the original drawing. She bowed to Zhou Changfu, "Zhou Gongzi, our bet just now..."

Zhou Chang was startled, and he touched his head, feeling even more embarrassed. "The prince's personal jade pendant is priceless. Where could I, a mere craftsman, afford it I'm afraid I'll make the young lady laugh. I, I…"

Hearing him say that, Qin Luoyan's facial muscles immediately contorted. What the hell, was he trying to shirk responsibility

"I can't afford to pay the same amount of silver as this jade pendant, but I will give all my possessions to you," Zhou Chang said with a flushed face, looking helplessly at Fu Zimu.

Fu Zi Mo never took his eyes away from the beginning to the end, his gaze still lingered on the repeating crossbow, and no one knew what he was thinking. However, when he looked at Qin Luo Yan, there was a different look in his eyes.

"You see what I'm doing, this is your bet," Fu ZiMo came back to his senses, but he didn't intend to participate.

"I didn't expect Young Master Zhou to be like this..." Qin Luoyan was unhappy, and her words became less polite.

"No, no, I didn't mean to. I, Zhou Chang, have never encountered such a thing," Zhou Chang interrupted her, hastily adding, "Alas, all that Zhou Chang has is 30,000 taels of silver. If the young lady finds it insufficient, then only can Zhou Chang offer himself as collateral to you. In the future, when I, Zhou Chang, have made some money, I will repay you slowly."

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