85: Ning Fengya: I've been fooled again.

Ning Fengya was a little frantic.

She only allowed Lin Du to name a price once, intending to haggle, but unexpectedly, she ended up shooting herself in the foot.

The secret to leveling up 7 times in 3 hours was valuable, but 50,000 years of "lifespan value" was also not a small sum.

Even a small guild, giving their all, might not be able to produce that much "lifespan value."

Ning Fengya wasn't foolish enough to buy a level 25 dungeon secret for 50,000 years of "lifespan value"... The two fell silent again.

They had already entered Yunlong City and were getting closer to the Ye Clan Merchant Guild.

Ning Fengya was incredibly conflicted, racking her brain for a solution.

Finally, the two stopped at the entrance of the Ye Clan Merchant Guild.

Silver King was waiting for Lin Du at the merchant guild's entrance; upon seeing Lin Du appear, she respectfully called out "Boss."

Lin Du smiled and nodded.

Then, he cupped his fist towards Ning Fengya, who was beside him.

"Many thanks to the Brown-Eyed Beauty for your close protection. We'll continue tomorrow!"

With that, Lin Du turned and walked into the shop.

"Wait!"

Ning Fengya ultimately couldn't hold back and called out.

Lin Du turned his head in surprise, "Brown-Eyed Beauty, is there anything else?"

Ning Fengya took a deep breath and asked with a solemn expression, "What price are you willing to sell for, exactly?"

Lin Du shook his head.

"I already promised you earlier, I'd only name a price once."

"50,000 years of 'lifespan value.' I won't sell for a single cent less!"

Ning Fengya's expression gradually grew cold; clearly, she was in a very bad mood at this moment.

Lin Du chuckled, "Brown-Eyed Beauty, it seems you're quite interested in my secret."

"Seeing as you worked hard to kill Zhao Yunsou today, how about I give you a chance to make an offer?"

Ning Fengya's gaze sharpened, "You want me to make an offer?"

Lin Du nodded.

"If your price can make me happy, then I'll agree to the trade. If I don't like your price, then I apologize..."

"Oh, and you only get one chance to make an offer!"

Using their own methods against them!

Ning Fengya had been active in universe ol for so long, yet this was the first time she had been manipulated like this.

With the Year of Death One approaching, every bit of strength Rule the World gained would increase their chances of survival in desperate situations... After much deliberation, Ning Fengya chose to agree to Lin Du's request.

Next, the biggest problem arose.

What kind of price should she offer?

Lin Du hadn't said a word the entire way, so Ning Fengya couldn't guess his expected price.

Ning Fengya could only close her eyes and guess blindly!

Looking at Lin Du's smiling face opposite her, Ning Fengya was seething with anger!

50,000 was clearly too high, but 10,000 was too low.

After much deliberation, Ning Fengya named a price that was neither too high nor too low.

"30,000 years of 'lifespan value'!"

"This is my limit!!"

After she named this price, Ning Fengya saw a look of disappointment on Lin Du's face.

Just as Ning Fengya thought the transaction would fail, Lin Du suddenly sighed, then slowly waved at Ning Fengya.

"Alas, I'm someone who can't resist the allure of a beauty."

"Fine, fine, I'll go along with you!"

"Deal!"

If these words had come from anyone else, Ning Fengya might have believed them a little.

But coming from Lin Du's mouth, Ning Fengya knew she had been fooled again... The words were already out, and it was too late to go back on them now.

"bastard, you scoundrel, you tricked me again!"

Ning Fengya gritted her teeth and completed the transaction with Lin Du.

When she learned the secret to leveling up in the Serpent Cave Dungeon, Ning Fengya was filled with astonishment... But this astonishment lasted only a few seconds before vanishing without a trace.

Because—

The moment the "lifespan value" arrived in his account, the expression on Lin Du's face opposite her suddenly changed, and a brilliant smile bloomed.

"Thank you for your generosity, Brown-Eyed Beauty."

"Next time we trade, I'll look for you again!"

Lin Du even made a heart gesture towards Ning Fengya.

Ning Fengya's pretty face was as cold as frost; she desperately suppressed the urge to cleave the clown in front of her with a sword.

She couldn't stay here for another moment.

She didn't want to see the clown in front of her again, not even for a glance.

Ning Fengya departed in resentment!

...After Ning Fengya left, Lin Du comfortably tallied his gains.

After clearing the dungeon for the second time, his level had successfully reached 26, and he wasn't far from level 27.

His "lifespan value" in his savings card, after Ning Fengya's sponsorship, had reached an astonishing 113,946 years.

One-third of the 320,000-year debt had been repaid!

Taken from Ning Fengya, used for Ning Fengya; a perfect closed loop, nothing could be more suitable.

Lin Du originally wanted to sell the dungeon secret to the Three Kingdoms, but after seeing Ning Fengya's interest in the dungeon secret, Lin Du immediately changed his mind.

Compared to old foxes like Shameless Cao Thief, Lin Du preferred to trade with Ning Fengya.

As the young lady of a prominent family, Ning Fengya had little experience in bargaining, so fleecing her was too easy... Lin Du's psychological expected price was 5,000 years of "lifespan value," but unexpectedly, with Ning Fengya's cooperation, it ended up selling for the exorbitant price of 30,000.

It perfectly met his expectations!

...The final dungeon reward from Serpent Cave Dungeon triggered the heart of the goddess of luck.

The two skill books rewarded were both rather useless; after a glance, Lin Du tossed them, along with two B-grade Azure Ridge Black Serpent eggs, to Silver King.

The spirit beast eggs dropped at the current stage were of low grade and limited value, so Lin Du wasn't very interested.

As his level increased, the level of spirit beasts he encountered would also become higher.

At that time, some mythical and legendary spirit beasts would appear one after another; they were Lin Du's true capture targets.

At the current stage, increasing his level was the top priority... Lin Du lay on a reclining chair, swaying comfortably, while Miss Bu Dong reluctantly fanned him from the side.

Such a little japanese life was quite pleasant!

Suddenly, Lin Du's left eye twitched.

A twitching left eye signifies wealth, a twitching right eye signifies disaster!

"The God of Wealth has arrived."

Lin Du's heart rejoiced, and he immediately jumped up from the reclining chair.

The moment he stood up, a handsome, yellow-haired young man quietly walked in from outside the merchant guild.

The yellow-haired youth's game ID: Invincible Ning Xiaoyang!

"Excuse me, is the boss in?"

Lin Du looked at the familiar figure at the entrance, his mouth almost stretched to his ears.

The sister had just left, and the brother had come to deliver.

Perfect timing!

"Hello, future number one Crafting Master of Yunlong City! I am Night Ember, the boss here!" Lin Du flashed and appeared in front of Ning Yang.

Before Ning Yang could react, he enthusiastically shook his hands!

Ning Yang was startled by the clown who suddenly appeared before him.

When he recovered and saw the game ID above the clown's head, a hint of joy quickly appeared on his face.

"Hello, Boss Ye!"

"What did you just call me?"

Lin Du repeated, without batting an eye, "The future number one Crafting Master of Yunlong City. Is there a problem?"

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