Urban Peerless Expert

Bai Manmei followed the Golden Sword Sect Disciple, moving onwards until they finally arrived at the canyon.

The original landforms of the canyon were no longer visible, with a huge pit dug out underground as if extending towards the Earth's core. Countless miners busily worked inside, looking like ants from above, with the continuous clang of metal on rock echoing endlessly.

Bai Manmei was led into the largest of a row of simple buildings in the canyon.

After the leading disciple made his report, Bai Manmei soon met with Huang Tao, the Deputy Sect Master of the Golden Sword Sect.

With a burly physique, Huang Tao was robust and radiated a sense of power. His sharp gaze imparted a rugged and domineering presence.

Examining Bai Manmei from head to toe, his eyes were filled with an unabashed sense of superiority.

"You said you had a transaction to discuss with me?"

Bai Manmei, with a steady tone, got straight to the point, "I would like to purchase a Ghost Face Flower."

"The Ghost Face Flower?"

Huang Tao's expression immediately turned severe, his gaze growing two degrees colder, "What do you intend to do with the Ghost Face Flower?"

Bai Manmei's eyes showed a hint of confusion—why had Huang Tao's demeanor changed so abruptly?

She knew that the Ghost Face Flower could be used to treat illnesses, but she was not aware of the specifics.

According to the information she gathered earlier, no one here knew that the Ghost Face Flower had medicinal properties; to them, it was a "good-for-nothing trinket," something they would destroy on sight. Yet, these Ghost Face Flowers growing near the mine had not been destroyed.

Moreover, the moment she inquired about the Ghost Face Flower, the other party's demeanor had immediately altered, his eyes now filled with hostility and wariness.

Something was off.

Bai Manmei's mind raced, but her response came crisply, "I'm a mercenary. Someone is willing to pay a high price for a Ghost Face Flower, and the reward is quite substantial, so I accepted the task. I don't know what the employer wants to do with the Ghost Face Flower."

Bai Manmei took out her Mercenary Token, pretending to confirm her identity.

The expression on Huang Tao's face softened slightly as he coldly said, "We do have Ghost Face Flowers here, but we do not sell them. You may go."

Bai Manmei felt a sense of relief at his refusal.

Not fearing rejection but fearing the absence of opportunity!

As long as it exists, everything is negotiable!

If you're willing to sell, we're willing to pay a good reward; if not, we might have to resort to taking it by force.

Such natural treasures belong to those destined to find them.

The Golden Sword Sect was imperious, having cordoned off this area, originally not theirs, and claimed everything here as personal property. This was definitely not just from a principled standpoint, but who would dare to provoke the might of the Golden Sword Sect?

Bai Manmei made a final attempt, "Sect Master Huang, as far as I know, the Ghost Face Flower is of little use and hosts the Black Hair Gu parasite, which can strike if one is not careful. Adventurers in the Dark Dragon Mountain Range would destroy it on sight. Why are you unwilling to sell me one? At least name a price."

Huang Tao spoke indifferently, "Since the person who hired you is willing to pay a high price to find the Ghost Face Flower, that means it's not as useless as everyone says. We've lost many disciples to the Black Hair Gu, and we would like to research whether the Ghost Face Flower has some unknown benefits. Therefore, we will not sell our Ghost Face Flowers."

Seeing Huang Tao's firm refusal to even name a price, Bai Manmei sighed internally, knowing further questions were futile and bowed, "In that case, I'll take my leave."

Bai Manmei turned and walked towards the exit. Huang Tao watched her graceful retreating figure with undisguised greed in his eyes.

"Wait!"

Bai Manmei turned back, looking puzzled at Huang Tao, "Is there something else, Sect Master Huang?"

Huang Tao sized up Bai Manmei's face, and although the mask covered most of it, her fair-skinned, smooth skin and her sensual lips had already highlighted that Bai Manmei's attractiveness was definitely not low.

This woman perhaps wore a mask to avoid stir up trouble due to her beauty when she walked around outside.

Huang Tao said, "Selling one to you, becoming friends, wouldn't be out of the question..."

When Bai Manmei heard what Huang Tao said, her heart did not feel any surprise, but instead, a strong sense of contempt arose.

Although Huang Tao had not yet stated his purpose, his eyes, filled with greed and lust, had already betrayed his intentions.

This guy had taken a fancy to her.

Was he trying to use the Ghost Face Flower as a term to sleep with her?

Bai Manmei sneered inwardly, but her face showed a few false smiles, "Really? For what price?"

Huang Tao laughed, "Do you really want it?"

Bai Manmei nodded, "Yes, if it wasn't for it, why would I run all this way across regions just to earn Spirit Stones?"

Huang Tao's eyes lit up slightly, "You are not from Blood Wind Demon Domain?"

Bai Manmei answered quickly, "No, I came specially to find the Ghost Face Flowers, we don't have those things over there."

"For the purpose of earning Spirit Stones?"

Huang Tao split into a grin, "You're quite pretty. How about this, you stay with me for three days and, after Three Days, not only will I give you a Ghost Face Flower, but I will also give you an additional five million Spirit Stones. How does that sound?"

Bai Manmei's face darkened, "Sect Master Huang, please conduct yourself with dignity. If you like a girl, go find one in the brothel; there are plenty of fairies there. I am a mercenary, not a brothel woman, you've got the wrong person."

"Aren't they the same?"

Huang Tao laughed carelessly, "Both are to earn Spirit Stones. If you don't agree, not only will you fail your mission and not earn any Spirit Stones, but you'll also miss out on five million Spirit Stones. That's quite a loss, with five million Spirit Stones you could do so many deals!"

Bai Manmei fell silent.

In Huang Tao's view, Bai Manmei was hesitating, but in reality, Bai Manmei's mind echoed Lin Chen's voice.

"Agree to it, lure him to a secluded place, we'll capture him."

Bai Manmei instantly understood Lin Chen's plan. Since the other party was not selling and was being so secretive, then capturing Huang Tao would solve everything, wouldn't it?

Who made us have two Quasi-Saints?

That's how authoritative a Quasi-Saint can be!

Originally, she planned to leave first and then come back to take the Ghost Face Flower directly. Since he had developed lascivious thoughts, she would use him for the operation; she was also very curious about what they were intending to do with those Ghost Face Flowers.

Bai Manmei looked up, her tone somewhat hesitant, "Are you serious?"

Of course, I'm deceiving you!

Huang Tao laughed madly inside; this woman really was easy to fool!

Huang Tao had already prepared. If Bai Manmei did not agree, he would take action by force and capture her.

Having to guard these miners here, without a single woman in sight, he was already becoming restless. Since she came to him, thinking of leaving?

After I've had my fun, I'll throw her to the men below, and when she's worn out, just toss her into the water pool to feed the Golden-eyed Crocodile King!

A mercenary, and not even a mercenary from the Blood Wind Demon Domain; if she's killed, she's killed. Could it be that someone will seek revenge for her?