Tang San nodded. The down payment was a huge sum, so it was understandable that the two of them needed some time to prepare it.
"Then I'll come back for you in three days."
"By the way, you can prepare the other half of the payment in advance as well. If you delay the payment, I guarantee your fate will be even more miserable than Snow Sword's."
Tang San, who had already reached the main gate, suddenly turned back to remind them. The two men instantly stiffened and mechanically nodded as they replied:
"W-We understand."
Having easily secured his first payment, Tang San was quite satisfied. As long as he completed this first job beautifully, he wouldn't have to worry about these two great families not needing the Tang Sect in the future. After all, human greed was limitless, and this was even more true of families engaged in such deceitful struggles for profit.
After returning to the Duke's Mansion of the Salikol Duchy, Tang San began waiting calmly for the agreed-upon time. At the same time, he started paying attention to the movements of the Heaven Frost Duchy and Tokes Province. After all, they had just carried out such a large-scale annexation campaign, so Xue Qinghe surely wouldn't let them off easily.
While publicizing the Tang Sect's name, fully guarding against the other side's counterattack became the most important task at hand. However, to Tang San's surprise, three whole days passed without the Heaven Frost Duchy or Tokes Province showing the slightest intention of launching an attack on the Salikol Duchy. They did not even display any signs of mobilizing their troops and getting ready for battle, merely strengthening some of their defensive fortifications.
Tang San's doubts soared to the heavens. He had already prepared himself to repel an