241 Freedom

He leveled a sharp gaze at me. It made me feel apprehensive. Was I being too bold? Did he expect me just to accept the job like that? Was I being too daring to ask for payment?

His gaze then suddenly softened again. "The payment is Mai Qi's freedom."

The words echoed in my ears. My brain repeated his words again and again.

Mai Qi's freedom!

Mai Qi's freedom!

Mai Qi's freedom!

Who is this man?!

Then it finally dawned on me. I quickly stood up. He sat there as steady as a mountain. He raised his head and looked at me with a smile.

"So, Sky City's Sister Xing, will you work hard to earn Mai Qi's freedom?" His voice was very gentle.

"I will." My voice trembled. Mai Qi's freedom, I knew how much that would mean to Mai Qi. No, the man opposite me knew how much it would mean to Mai Qi too. Mai Qi's freedom was not something that could be quantified in money.