Published: March 12, 2025
Chapter 131: Promise
Laura looked at Zhao Hai with confusion and asked, “What do you need those magical plants for, Mr. Zhao Hai? If you only need a small quantity, there’s no need to issue a task; I can find them for you.”
Zhao Hai smiled slightly and replied, “No need, Miss Laura. I need a large quantity, the more the better. Of course, I mean more varieties, not just a large amount. A large amount is useless; I want many different types, not just the seeds of magical plants. If some magical plants can be cultivated through branches or roots, I can also take those back. I just want to build a magical plant garden for myself.”
Hearing Zhao Hai say this, Laura couldn't help but smile and said, “Okay, I will issue this task for you when I get back. I will discuss the price with someone knowledgeable before finalizing it. Please rest assured, I won’t let you suffer any losses.”
Zhao Hai smiled and said, “I trust you, Miss Laura. This matter is very important to me, so I’m entrusting it to you.”
Laura smiled slightly and replied, “You’re too polite, Mr. Zhao Hai. This is just a small matter; please don’t be so formal.”
Zhao Hai smiled and said, “There will be many opportunities for us to cooperate in the future. My ranch has just been established and currently only has Blue-eyed Rabbits. In the future, I also want Scaly Horned Horses, and perhaps some even more special or high-level magical beasts. I truly hope, Miss Laura, that you can establish a meat processing factory, haha.”
Laura laughed and said, “I actually do have such plans, but starting a meat processing factory isn’t easy. We don’t have experience, which is why we haven’t ventured into this business yet.”
Zhao Hai smiled slightly and said, “Miss Laura, have you ever thought about it? The business you’re currently running is primarily in the hotel industry, and the rest are just shops. Such a business is too singular. You should develop more towards production, like producing your own goods. I’m not boasting, but if you were to start a meat processing factory using the magical beasts from my ranch, the quality would definitely be top-notch. You’ve eaten my Blue-eyed Rabbits; weren’t they delicious? If you were to enter the meat business, I would sell all my Blue-eyed Rabbits to you. I believe with your sales network and the quality of the magical beasts in my ranch, you would definitely make a name for yourself.”
Laura's heart stirred; what Zhao Hai said was very possible. She had eaten the Blue-eyed Rabbits produced here, and they were indeed quite good—not only did they taste great, but they also contained far more magical elements than ordinary Blue-eyed Rabbits. If they could really be produced in large quantities, there was a real chance for success.
Zhao Hai noticed Laura was somewhat moved and couldn't help but smile, “This time, I let Ling Ge ride a Scaly Horned Horse to Casa City, not just to run errands, but also to let Miss Laura see the Scaly Horned Horses I raise. They are carefully nurtured by me and are much stronger than regular Scaly Horned Horses. You can take a look at the Scaly Horned Horse when you return, and then decide.”
Laura smiled slightly and said, “I believe you, Mr. Zhao Hai. Please rest assured, I will discuss it with my family when I get back.”
Zhao Hai nodded and then looked at Laura, saying, “Last time Miss Laura was attacked, it probably wasn’t such a simple matter, right? Please rest assured, we are allies now. If you need anything, you can come to me. I will certainly help as much as I can.”
Laura was taken aback for a moment, then felt a surge of emotion. She had helped Zhao Hai for two reasons: one was because he had saved her, and the other was that she wanted to borrow Zhao Hai's strength. Now Zhao Hai clearly told her that if she encountered any trouble, she could come to him. This was extremely important to Laura.
Laura knew that powerful figures on the continent took their promises very seriously; as long as they said it, they would generally follow through. Moreover, through her interactions with Zhao Hai, Laura had discovered that he was a clever person and also a good person. Although he was a dark mage, he truly was a good person, and people like him usually kept their word.