Chapter 75: The Turning Point—A Face-to-Face Thank You
“Deal!” Manager Liu’s voice came through, firm and certain.
“If it’s as you say, then this should be the final Guardian Heart from the Diamond Forest quest in Yancloud City.”
“The only one approaching platinum rank was that willow tree.”
“I didn’t expect your abilities to be so formidable. That old monster has troubled Yancloud City for quite some time. Treasures like this, our trading market will certainly accept.”
“When can you deliver the Guardian Heart to our market, or would you prefer to give me a location—I can come in person to collect it.”
“Tomorrow. I’ll come to your trading market then. Remember, I can only accept cash. Anything less than two million, I won’t sell. Materials like this, crafted into equipment, would at least be top-tier golden-grade armor. You should understand its value better than I do.”
“Two million is acceptable.” Manager Liu said seriously, “In that case, I’ll respectfully await your arrival tomorrow. Today, I’ll go prepare the cash.”
“Alright!” Lin Han responded briskly, then ended the call.
With Manager Liu acting as the middleman, as long as he could buy the Guardian Heart from him later, it would save a lot of trouble.
As for investigations?
Let them investigate Manager Liu instead! With his identity concealed, it’s perfectly reasonable to have advanced to the third-turn Priest!
Soon after, Lin Han’s phone rang again. Seeing Manager Liu’s name on the display, he thought: Hooked!
Lin Han took off his mask, reverting to his own appearance.
“Manager Liu, what’s happened? I couldn’t make it there—I’m just staying at home,” Lin Han said, his tone tinged with melancholy, nothing at all like someone on the battlefield.
Manager Liu’s eyes lit up, and he smiled, “Mr. Lin, I’ve got a treasure here you should find very interesting.”
“Oh?” Lin Han replied, “Manager Liu, you know I’m very picky with my acquisitions. If it’s not something exceptional, I won’t be interested.”
“I’ve heard that Mr. Lin’s quest is for the Guardian Heart of Yancloud City. To complete that, you have to defeat the Forest Guardian.”
“The difficulty is indeed tremendous. I can understand why you haven’t gone. So, I’m here to help solve your dilemma.”
Lin Han spoke lazily, “Go on, how will you solve it?”
“To be honest, Mr. Lin, I’ve just obtained the material you need for your quest, so I thought you might require it—which is why I called.”
Manager Liu’s tone was that of someone diligently offering assistance.
“What?!” Lin Han feigned shock, “Manager Liu, are you serious?”
“Absolutely. It’s the truth. I’ve just received word—there’s a Guardian Heart, matching your quest requirements exactly. That’s why I called you,” Manager Liu answered earnestly.
“If that’s true, then I’ll have to trouble you. What’s the price?” Lin Han asked.
Manager Liu replied, “We’re old friends, Mr. Lin. I acquired it for two million one hundred thousand. For you, two million two hundred thousand. I’ll make fifteen thousand profit off you—how about that?”
“Fine, deal. Let me know when the goods arrive tomorrow, and I’ll come pick them up,” Lin Han confirmed.
“Then I’ll look forward to your arrival, Mr. Lin.”
With that, the call ended, and a smile appeared on Lin Han’s face.
As expected, Manager Liu was quietly investigating everything about him—even his quest information was known.
But Lin Han didn’t care what he investigated, as long as he didn’t cross any lines. He could do as he pleased.
After all this time, Lin Han found Manager Liu to be a man of tact. He preferred dealing with such people.
But this time, he’d have to apologize...
He had to make the Ministry of Public Security shift their focus.
Lin Han put his phone away, and the ice arrows in the sky gradually faded...
...
“Senior, it’s over.”
The group let out sighs of relief. Scenes like these were a first for them—this was a forbidden spell!
Many people lived their whole lives without ever witnessing such a thing.
“It’s almost done.”
Si Lintian withdrew his protective barrier. Fortunately, that forbidden spell was a wide-area attack. If all its force had been concentrated on a single person, even he would have struggled to survive unscathed.
“Is this still the Diamond Forest?”
The group looked around in shock. The once lush, vibrant forest was now coated in white—no trace of its former verdant appearance remained.
Terrifying!
“If you call this the Diamond Forest, you might as well call it the Snow Forest now,” Wang Qian muttered, his eyes filled with disbelief. “This is forbidden-level magic? If a powerhouse like that wanted to crush us, it would hardly take any effort.”
Si Lintian said, “You’re right. Some masters could end you with a mere glance.”
“This level is truly frightening,” Gao Gen said, his Adam’s apple bobbing. “This is the realm I’ve pursued all my life. Truly thrilling!”
“That’s right. One day, I, Wang Qian, will reach this level!”
Si Lintian shook his head, “Stop dreaming. For now, get out of this forest quickly. I don’t know if those two are still fighting.”
“If the battle continues, I might not be able to protect you.”
Du Wanting asked, “Senior, are you heading deeper now?”
“Yes, I need to see what’s happened,” Si Lintian replied. “Go, quickly. If another fight breaks out, you might witness my forbidden spell—I’d rather not accidentally harm you.”
Wang Qian and Gao Gen retreated in alarm. “Then take care, Senior. If you encounter the Forest Guardian, please help us retrieve its Guardian Heart.”
Si Lintian shot them a look, “If I find it, I’ll take it. Now hurry up.”
“Farewell, Senior.”
The group fled the forest as if escaping danger, but Du Wanting remained where she was, unmoving.
“Young lady, why are you still here? Leave at once,” Si Lintian said, frowning.
“Senior, I want to go with you. That senior showed me great kindness, and I want to thank him in person!”