Doomsday Roulette

Chapter

“Two-in-One”

Xia Bai stayed in the Library Palace and became the Old Dean’s apprentice.

Since the Old Dean said he could cure her body, then he definitely could. She just hoped it would be done before the beginner battlefield arrived.

Was it worth the downgrade of a peak expert? Ye Zhongming looked at the Survivor Fortress outside the aircraft window, as the shock in his heart slowly faded.

This was indeed a condition he couldn’t achieve right now. He had never imagined that saving Xia Bai would come at such a huge cost.

He felt that the relationship between the Library Palace and himself had gotten closer.

Of course, he also felt that through Xia Bai, the Library Palace had completely tied both parties together.

Ye Zhongming didn’t resent this; on the contrary, he was grateful because they had genuinely put in the effort.

When he returned to Cloud Summit Manor, Xiao Min immediately came over.

“The Scarta Star People have arrived.”

Ye Zhongming shifted his gaze and asked Xiao Min, “How long have they been here?”

“Half a day.”

Ye Zhongming nodded and instructed Xiao Min to take him to meet them.

There were six Scarta Star People present; two peak experts and four attendants.

It was hard to tell if it was because they were part of the Lena People Camp, but the few who arrived here were rather polite. Even though they had waited for half a day, they didn’t seem dissatisfied and smiled when they saw Ye Zhongming.

“I believe Lord Commander Qing Tong knows why we are here this time. It’s regarding the shops on those few streets. I wonder if they can be transferred to us?”

The visitors got straight to the point without beating around the bush.

There was no need for delays in such matters. Moreover, facing someone who might be eliminated by their race, the Scarta Star People had no reason to be hesitant.

Perhaps if they weren’t aware of Ye Zhongming’s relationship with the Su Clan, and the recent temporary alliance between the Lena People Camp and the Su Clan, they might not have been so courteous.

Ye Zhongming nodded and replied, “No problem.”

The two leaders exchanged glances, feeling that Ye Zhongming was quite reasonable.

One should not underestimate the intelligence capabilities of a superpower; even when dealing with a small city like Dark Strip City, they would conduct preliminary investigations and naturally knew the current relationship between the Star-Eye Clan and Ye Zhongming.

They understood the Star-Eye Clan’s intentions and knew that selling several streets to them at a low price was for a reason. If there was enough benefit, they wouldn’t mind being pawns.

However, if Ye Zhongming could offer some compromise, sharing some benefits with them, they wouldn’t mind not offending this newcomer who had a good relationship with the Su Clan.

“So, what price does Lord Commander Qing Tong think is appropriate?” the smiling one asked, believing this transaction would go smoothly, and that he and his companions would gain significant benefits.

Ye Zhongming quoted a number.

This number was very reasonable.

For the current market value of shops in Dark Strip City, it was even about twenty percent lower than normal.

In other words, Ye Zhongming had made a concession on this issue. He would rather sacrifice a bit of his own interests if it meant avoiding conflict with this superpower.

First, he truly didn’t have the qualifications to challenge them right now; second, he had too many things to do and didn’t want to get distracted; third, the beginner battlefield was coming soon, and unless absolutely necessary, he didn’t want to increase the number of opponents for Hatsune and Xia Bai.

However, while he thought the price was low, others didn’t see it that way.

The smiles on the faces of the two peak experts gradually disappeared, and their expressions turned cold as they looked at Ye Zhongming.

“Perhaps we didn’t communicate clearly, or perhaps Lord Commander has a misunderstanding about the situation. Do you really think this price is appropriate?”