344: Chapter 344 Nighttime Robbery

Looking at Xiao Guang, who was clutching his head in pain, Nie Ning shook his head slightly.

He then turned to the two Shop Assistants and gave each of them a mid-grade magic crystal with a wave of his hand.

"You may leave now."

Nie Ning said to the Shop Assistant holding the shadow robe.

Though she didn't understand why, she still happily took her leave while clutching the mid-grade magic crystal in her hand.

Nie Ning turned to the other woman and said, "Thank you for the information just now. This is what you deserve."

With that, he pressed two mid-grade magic crystals into the hand of the Shop Assistant who had provided the information.

Clearly, Nie Ning's generosity shocked her.

Rich people weren't uncommon, but those who gave mid-grade magic crystals as tips were truly rare.

The Shop Assistant's beautiful eyes flickered as she sent a voice transmission to Nie Ning: "Big brother, I'm free tonight. Would you like to have dinner together?"

Nie Ning was slightly moved upon hearing this.

Look at her service attitude and her initiative; she wasn't like those who ran fish ponds and were too stingy to even put out bait.

"I have some things to do recently. Let's wait for another opportunity."

Nie Ning waved his hand, ultimately declining the Shop Assistant.

The matter of nether spirit gold would likely keep him busy for a long time.

Compared to Mirror Pupil, other matters were outside his scope of consideration.

He didn't linger. Nie Ning stood up and led Xiao Guang out of the shop.

"Big brother, I heard that the Earth Dragon Guild recently discovered a mineral vein. That Rank Six Wizard took many high-rank Transcendents with him to investigate."

Just as Nie Ning was preparing to buy other materials, the Shop Assistant's voice transmission reached his ears.

Nie Ning turned back to look at the Shop Assistant at the entrance, only to see her still wearing her professional smile.

Seeing Nie Ning look over, the Shop Assistant bowed slightly in acknowledgement.

There was nothing more to say—that magic crystal was worth it!

Nie Ning flicked a mid-grade magic crystal into the Shop Assistant's hand and then directly left the commercial street.

...

On the road.

Nie Ning's eyes flickered as he constantly pondered the Shop Assistant's words.

If what the Shop Assistant said was true, then the room for maneuver here was much greater.

The difference between having a Rank Six and not having one was enormous—so much so that Nie Ning wouldn't even have any malicious thoughts if one were present.

But if there was no Rank Six, perhaps he could employ some unconventional means.

After all, it was a rare trip. He couldn't stay here for long and didn't want this journey to be in vain, so this might be an opportunity.

However, he still needed to gather more specific information; blind action was clearly inadvisable.

Otherwise, if he ran into a Rank Six, he wouldn't even have a chance to escape.

...

Nie Ning walked while considering his strategy, soon arriving at a relatively secluded area.

There were only some low bungalows around, and further ahead was a small grove of trees.

"You've been following me for so long, shouldn't you come out now?"

Nie Ning suddenly spoke.

As Nie Ning's voice fell, two people appeared behind him, while a middle-aged man walked out from a corner ahead.

"I heard your Excellency has Earth-Ripping Lizard eggs. We brothers sincerely wish to buy them. What do you think, your Excellency?"

The man stepped forward with a smile, his peak Rank Four aura fully exposed.

Nie Ning looked at him with a calm expression and slowly asked, "Oh? And what price do you think is appropriate?"

He had sensed many ill-intentioned gazes when he first entered the city. Clearly, the Earth-Ripping Lizard eggs were enough to trigger the greed of Transcendents.

After all, an Earth-Ripping Lizard was Rank Four upon maturity; its value was even higher than a Rank Five mystic tool and much more practical.

If it happened to break through to Rank Five, it would be priceless.

"I think ten mid-grade magic crystals should be just about right to purchase two Earth-Ripping Lizard eggs."

The Rank Four Transcendent in front said with a smirk.

Nie Ning curled his lip and sneered, "I'll spend ten low-grade magic crystals to buy your parents. Are you selling?"

The value of a dead exotic beast was only average, but even a dead Earth-Ripping Lizard couldn't be bought for a mere ten mid-grade magic crystals.

There were many materials on an exotic beast's body; breaking it down would be worth quite a lot of money.

"Don't refuse a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit. You can still make a profit with ten mid-grade magic crystals. Otherwise, don't blame us for being impolite."

Seemingly enraged by Nie Ning's words, one of the Transcendents behind him said coldly.

"Who gave you the courage to rob me? Just two Rank Fours and one Rank Three?"

Nie Ning turned back with great curiosity and asked with some confusion.

Although he knew the Dark Swamp was a bit chaotic, seeing it this chaotic was truly rare.

If this were Blood Rainbow City, they would at least scout things out first. Coming straight up to rob someone was rare.

"What else?"

The leading peak Rank Four joked and glanced at Xiao Guang. "You're just an early Rank Four, and there's a Rank One. I bet you stole those Earth-Ripping Lizard eggs too."

"I advise you to be sensible. If we start fighting, you'll be the one suffering."

He said this, but in reality, they were afraid of attracting the city guards; otherwise, they would have attacked Nie Ning long ago.

Hearing this, Nie Ning shook his head slightly and sighed inwardly.

"Xiao Guang, eat them."

Xiao Guang glanced at Nie Ning. "Why so much nonsense? It would have been better if you'd just said that earlier."

As his voice fell, green fur grew on Xiao Guang's body, and his frame rapidly expanded and grew larger. In an instant, he transformed into a giant fox demon nearly seven meters tall.

"R-R-Rank Five..."

Feeling the aura emanating from Xiao Guang, an early Rank Four behind Nie Ning spoke tremulously.

The strict grading of Transcendents was difficult to overcome; even with a peak Rank Four added, it would be hard to defeat such a Wizard.

"I was offensive just now. How about we each take a step back? These ten mid-grade magic crystals will be for your tea, brother."

The leading peak Rank Four reacted quickly, immediately speaking with a forced smile.

After all, this was a Rank Five exotic beast, which was completely beyond his ability to handle.

"Are you treating me like a beggar?"

Nie Ning stared at him coldly.

If Xiao Guang hadn't deliberately hidden his aura, these people probably wouldn't have dared to approach.

"I'm only saying this to give you face. This is inside the city. If a high-rank exotic beast appears here, what do you think the guards will do?"

The peak Rank Four straightened his expression and stopped showing weakness, wanting to use the situation to force Nie Ning to compromise.

Nie Ning didn't speak but instead snapped his fingers. Instantly, an invisible wave spread to the surroundings.

Immediately after, a flash of green light formed a barrier that isolated them from the outside world.

"This way, they won't find out."

Nie Ning shrugged and said with a smile.

Seeing this, the peak Rank Four Wizard's expression changed instantly, knowing he had provoked a tough character.

Xiao Guang didn't waste words. He turned into a streak of light and appeared before the peak Rank Four Wizard in an instant, his giant fox claw swiping toward the man.

The peak Rank Four Wizard's face looked grim as he quickly propped up several barriers.

*Crack!*

But under the terrifying power of Rank Five, the barriers shattered like glass, and the peak Rank Four Wizard was swatted away.