84: Ning Fengya, a business genius

In the luxurious villa courtyard of the Three Kingdoms' Outpost.

Yuan Shu stood tall, one hand behind his back, the other using a finger as a sword, practicing an unknown sword art.

As Yuan Shu's finger moved, invisible sword qi slowly tore through the air, leaving behind streaks of pitch-black cracks in space.

The sword qi was silent, yet extraordinarily strange and overbearing!

Yuan Shu retracted his finger, and the sword qi disappeared. “Boss, this Emperors Heart Sword is so overbearing!”

Not far from Yuan Shu, the Shameless Cao Thief and several other high-ranking members of the Three Kingdoms were all exclaiming in admiration.

Yuan Shu nodded slightly.

“This sword art is indeed good; it can be considered a masterpiece among SS-rank Skills.”

“You came to me for something?”

The Shameless Cao Thief stammered, “There is something.”

“Boss, did you check the World Chat Channel just now?”

Yuan Shu glanced at the Shameless Cao Thief, “Are you talking about Night Ember breaking the dungeon record?”

The Shameless Cao Thief secretly watched the expression on Yuan Shu's face and asked cautiously, “You already know?”

Yuan Shu nodded expressionlessly.

“This Night Ember is very interesting, but unfortunately, he probably won't survive this Year of Death One.”

“Joining the Three Kingdoms is his only chance to survive. If he's unwilling to choose it himself, then no one can save him.”

Listening to Yuan Shu's words, a look of regret also appeared on the Shameless Cao Thief's face.

“Yes, that silly boy!”

“If he joined us, he would at least have a glimmer of hope.”

“If he doesn't join us, when the Year of Death arrives, just Zhao Yunsou alone will be enough for him to suffer.”

Beside the Shameless Cao Thief.

A burly man, as sturdy as a mountain, said in a booming voice, “Isn't that Night Ember getting into a CP with Ember Eyes? Can't Rule the World even protect a novice player like him?”

The Shameless Cao Thief pouted.

“Zhang Fei, do you really think that Ember Eyes, that woman as cold as ice, would actually get into a CP with Night Ember?”

“It's said that Ember Eyes's husband in reality is a useless mooch, and that mooch is most likely a shield Ember Eyes found for herself!”

“In my opinion, Ember Eyes might not even like men at all!!”

The Shameless Cao Thief's few words shocked the surrounding high-ranking members of the Three Kingdoms quite a bit.

The flames of gossip in everyone's hearts began to burn fiercely... “Cao Thief, is there really such a thing?”

“Quick, share it!”

The scene was getting more and more out of hand.

Yuan Shu waved his hand speechlessly, giving the order for the others to leave.

“Alright, everyone, get out.”

“During this time, all of you go back and prepare well. Within a year, you must suppress the Peak of the Forbidden City.”

“After the Year of Death arrives, we absolutely cannot give the Peak of the Forbidden City and the Imperial Capital Zhao Family a chance to cooperate!”

Everyone heard this and immediately became serious.

“Yes, Boss!”

...At the entrance of the Serpent Cave Dungeon.

Ning Fengya looked at the figure walking gracefully towards her, her heart filled with shock and doubt.

When Lin Du got closer.

Ning Fengya stared intently into Lin Du's eyes and asked seriously, “The first time you entered the dungeon, were you deliberately delaying time?”

The first clear took over 3 hours, the second only 11 minutes. Even a blind person would know there had to be a problem.

Lin Du smiled.

“Brown-Eyed Beauty, your task is to protect my safety.”

“I only share these secrets with the people closest to me, so... I'm very sorry!”

Ning Fengya frowned.

Her relationship with Lin Du was somewhere between ordinary people and enemies.

If Lin Du kept silent, she would have no way to force him.

However, the secret of leveling up 7 times in one go made Ning Fengya's heart unable to calm down... If Rule the World could obtain this secret, it would surely attract many new players, and its appeal would definitely be higher than the two hidden quests in the novice village.

The secret was right in front of her, yet she couldn't obtain it.

Ning Fengya was very unwilling!

Lin Du saw Ning Fengya's unwillingness and said leisurely:

“Brown-Eyed Beauty, if you really want this secret, it's not like there aren't other ways.”

“You have money and beauty, you can definitely move me.”

As he spoke, a meaningful smile appeared on Lin Du's face.

You know what I mean~~

Ning Fengya's expression turned cold.

“You're asking for death!”

Swish—

The banished immortal instantly unsheathed, and before Lin Du could even see a shadow, the icy longsword was already at his neck.

Feeling the bone-chilling coldness from his neck, Lin Du slowly narrowed his eyes.

“Brown-Eyed Beauty, it seems you have a lot of hostility towards me.”

“I think you might have misunderstood.”

“What I meant to say is, I can sell you the secret of the Serpent Cave Dungeon!”

Hearing the word “sell”, Ning Fengya's heart skipped a beat.

In her mind, the scene of being tricked before unconsciously reappeared.

Her intuition told Ning Fengya not to make a deal with the clown in front of her!

However, the temptation of leveling up 7 times in 3 hours was simply too great, and Ning Fengya ultimately couldn't resist... Swish—

The banished immortal returned to its sheath.

Ning Fengya looked at Lin Du, feigning calmness.

“Just state a price I can accept, you only have one chance to make an offer!”

Ning Fengya had an unapproachable demeanor, her attitude seemingly very firm.

Lin Du secretly chuckled in his heart.

Trying to act like an old businessman in front of me?

If Ning Fengya was really an old hand, she wouldn't have fallen for it before... Lin Du casually held up five fingers.

“50,000 years of lifespan value!”

Ning Fengya was startled at first when she heard the price, then she sneered.

“Such big talk!”

“A secret of a mere Level 25 dungeon, and you actually dare to try to sell it for...”

Ning Fengya's words were halfway through, not yet finished, when she saw Lin Du actually heading towards Yunlong City without looking back.

Ning Fengya was stunned.

Isn't this how bargaining is done on TV?

She hadn't even finished speaking, so why did he leave?

Ning Fengya moved her feet and quickly caught up with Lin Du's pace... Along the way.

Lin Du traveled at full speed, as if what had just happened hadn't occurred at all; he didn't mention a word.

Ning Fengya originally wanted to wait for Lin Du to speak first, but they were almost entering Yunlong City, and Lin Du still hadn't said anything related to the price.

Ning Fengya started to get anxious.

The secret of this dungeon was of great importance; if Rule the World possessed it, they would gain many benefits.

Ning Fengya didn't want to let it go for nothing.

“Night Ember, if you are sincere about selling, then offer a sincere price.”

“I'm not Zhao Yunsou, don't take me for a fool!” Ning Fengya said coldly.

Lin Du casually glanced at Ning Fengya, a faint smile playing on his lips.

“Didn't you just say I only had one chance to make an offer?”

“I've satisfied you; I've made one offer, so I won't make any other prices.”

Lin Du once again raised five fingers to Ning Fengya.

“50,000 years of lifespan value!”

“I won't sell it for a single cent less!”

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