My Life Can Be Simulated Infinitely – Chapter 7

Ch 7: Another Way to Die

Half an hour later, Gu Yang learned the detailed situation of this group of bandits from that young man.

The young man’s surname was Zhang, named Zhang Xiaohai. He was originally a boy from a mountain village in Xiang Prefecture. At the age of eleven, he was sent to a blacksmith shop in the town to be an apprentice.

Half a year ago, the Over the Mountain Wind gang broke through the small town, robbing money and killing people everywhere. Zhang Xiaohai, because he was working in the blacksmith shop, escaped the disaster and was kidnapped along with his master’s family.

Such evil acts finally completely angered the government, which sent troops to the mountains to encircle and suppress them.

The Over the Mountain Wind gang was defeated, even the second boss was killed, and hundreds of bandits were either killed or captured.

Only the big boss and the third boss, seeing that the situation was not good, took dozens of their henchmen and fled into the depths of the Lian Mountains. They fled all the way and arrived near here, occupying a village as a place to settle down.

In the melee, Zhang Xiaohai’s master’s family all died, and he was confusedly coerced into running here.

However, he was unwilling to be a bandit. Last night, taking advantage of the big boss’s wedding and the bandits’ laxity, he escaped.

Last night, he heard a bandit say that a merchant caravan had been discovered nearby, and they were about to send people to rob it.

Zhang Xiaohai knew the way this group acted and couldn’t bear it, so he came here specifically to warn them, who knew he would be treated like this.

He was still a little angry when he said this.

Gu Yang was noncommittal about his statement, and instead asked some key questions, “What is the cultivation level of the Over the Mountain Wind’s big boss?”

“Eighth-Rank.”

“What weapon does he use?”

“Saber.”

“How many bandits are still with him?”

“More than thirty, the rest are all those they captured, responsible for chores like feeding the horses.”

More than thirty bandits, half of whom are archers.

Plus an Eighth-Rank martial artist.

Gu Yang was not very confident.

Then, he asked the most crucial question, “Where are the treasures that Over the Mountain Wind has robbed over the years?”

Zhang Xiaohai said, “There is a large box, I saw it when they retreated. Over the Mountain Wind only allowed his most trusted people to carry it. What’s inside should be the money he has robbed over the years.”

Gu Yang’s eyes lit up. A large box, even if it was all silver, should be several thousand taels, right?

Well, although it’s difficult, there is still a way.

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After Gu Yang finished talking with Zhang Xiaohai, he returned to the merchant caravan.

The corpses had already been dealt with, and the head of the Life-Reaping Ghost had also been cut off and packed.

Old Gao came over with a pile of things, and said respectfully, “Young Master, this was found on those people.”

Gu Yang looked, and there were quite a few taels of silver, as well as half a book, the pages of which were yellowed.

Old Gao said, “There are more than thirty taels in total. And this book, it was found on the Life-Reaping Ghost, he valued it very much and kept it close to his body.”

Gu Yang put away the silver, this could also be considered an unexpected windfall. Then he picked up the half book and flipped through it.

What was recorded on it was a saber technique. Even with his current perspective, he found it to be quite profound. He casually put it into his embrace.

Old Gao rubbed his hands and asked, “Also, what should we do with the bows and arrows and weapons?”

The most valuable things left behind by these bandits were naturally the eight bows, all of which were high-quality horn bows.

Gu Yang casually picked up a bow and tried to pull it. It was at least three *shi* （a unit of weight）.

He asked, “What is the market price for a bow like this?”

Old Gao replied, “This is a three *shi* bow. On the black market, it would cost at least fifty taels each.”

One bow could be used for one life simulation.

Gu Yang said, “Twenty-five taels each, I’ll sell them to you.”

Old Gao and the other merchants were all a little tempted. Such good bows were always in short supply and easy to sell. Taking them back would mean a profit of one hundred percent.

Eight bows would mean a pure profit of two hundred taels. Divided equally, each person would get fifty taels.

“But, we didn’t bring that much ready silver.”

“It doesn’t matter, just write an IOU, you can pay me later.”

Old Gao and the others were overjoyed and quickly thanked him.

For Gu Yang, keeping these bows was useless, they were even a burden to carry. Only by converting them into cash would they have value.

Anyway, this was an unexpected windfall.

“Also, we can’t go to Wang Family Gully anymore, it has been occupied by the Over the Mountain Wind gang.”

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Old Gao and the others were shocked when they heard this.

If they hadn’t met the Life-Reaping Ghost, they would have gone straight into the bandits’ nest.

Thinking of this, they were all still feeling lingering fear.

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The merchants discussed where to go next.

Gu Yang walked to one side by himself. After recharging, his balance once again exceeded fifty.

He could use the Life Simulator again.

【At the age of twenty-two, you become an Eighth-Rank martial artist. You leave Liu Family Village with the merchant caravan. On the road, you encounter a group of bandits, and you take action to resolve them. 】

【You head to Wang Family Gully, wanting to deal with the Over the Mountain Wind gang, but you are no match for Over the Mountain Wind. At a critical moment, a group of people kill their way in, and you take the opportunity to escape in the chaos. 】

【You accidentally enter a marsh, encounter a mysterious person, and are eaten. Death. 】

What the h*ll?

Gu Yang never expected that this simulation would end so tragically. He was actually eaten by someone.

He felt a chill run down his spine.

Was the marsh near Wang Family Gully that dangerous?

After a while, he managed to dispel this negative emotion and began to think.

This simulation was valuable.

At least it let him know one thing, that he was no match for Over the Mountain Wind right now.

Also, the people who killed their way into Wang Family Gully at the critical moment were likely the Liu family’s team.

In the previous simulations, they had all encountered the Liu family’s hunting team near Wang Family Gully, which matched up.

In other words, the Liu family was also coming for Over the Mountain Wind.

After the Liu family dealt with Over the Mountain Wind, on their way back, they passed by Liu Family Village and razed the village to the ground.

As for the reason, it was still unclear.

Gu Yang was like putting together a jigsaw puzzle, using each simulation to restore the true picture of the whole incident.

Now, he was very close to the truth.

【Simulation ended, you can retain one of the following. 】

【One, your martial arts realm at the age of twenty-two. 】

【Two, your martial arts experience at the age of twenty-two. 】

【Three, your life wisdom at the age of twenty-two. 】

It was time to choose one out of three again.

Gu Yang thought for a moment and chose two.

Instantly, a memory of battle appeared in his mind.

It was the process of fighting with Over the Mountain Wind in the simulated life. Every move and every stance was deeply engraved in his mind.

Gu Yang finally knew where he had lost. Weapons!

In terms of raw strength, Over the Mountain Wind was just a bit stronger than him. The reason why he lost so miserably was because his weapon was too poor.

The long saber used by the other party was very sharp.

He was using the Ghost Head Saber of the Life-Reaping Ghost. Halfway through the fight, it was actually sliced in half. And that’s when he lost.

If he had a good weapon, he might not have lost.

At this time, Old Gao and the others came over again, “We’ve discussed it, and we’re going to turn around and take the usual route we take.”

Gu Yang also admired them. After encountering such danger, they still dared to continue doing business.

He said, “Then let’s part ways here.”

Old Gao handed over a money bag and said, “Here are one hundred taels, and this IOU. Young Master, you can find me in Phoenix City in Ba Prefecture in the future.”

He left a detailed address.

Gu Yang’s eyes lit up. This money had come at a very opportune time.