Chapter 2835 - 1343: Cooperation/Threat_2

However, putting aside such extreme examples, the Viper Chamber of Commerce’s business is generally something most people wouldn’t dare disturb. At most, it’s resolved through negotiations. In simple terms, the victimized party issues a condemnation, and if the Viper side feels the other party is a tough one, they make a polite apology, offer some money, and withdraw. Then the matter is considered settled.

This group has never had any limits; they blatantly commit wicked deeds, bullying the weak and fearing the strong, playing opportunistically to the extreme.

Besides, the headquarters of the Viper Chamber of Commerce has always been a mystery, and even many level one bases are very well hidden. If you’re not a core member, you simply can’t find them.

In short...

"A lack of principles and boundaries, endless recklessness — this trait is indeed unlikable."

The man standing not far behind Motan smiled gently and said somewhat helplessly, "Of course, the most important issue you already mentioned earlier — we don’t have our own aesthetics."

Motan raised an eyebrow, glanced back at the man, and said with a grin, "What, are you planning to abandon the dark for the light?"

"Not at all. After all, no matter how you put it, the Chamber of Commerce is my home, my foundation in this game, so I’ve never considered leaving it."

The man shrugged and said leisurely, "As for abandoning the dark for the light... hehe, to say something a bit cliché, I, for one, prefer keeping company with darkness."

"Hmm, that’s quite cliché indeed."

Motan picked at his ear absentmindedly and asked, "So, what do you really want to talk to me about?"

"Collaboration."

The man’s reply was succinct.

"Collaboration?"

Motan licked his lips and looked at the man with interest, "In what aspect?"

"I don’t know."

Despite the provocative content, the man’s tone was exceptionally serious, as if he weren’t joking.

"I see."

Motan didn’t show any dissatisfaction, only smiled inscrutably and said, "So, you’ve taken a liking to me, huh?"

"Talking to smart people is easy."

The man grinned, then added, "Of course, I can tell you deliberately made your earlier statement ambiguous."

Motan lazily pulled at the corners of his mouth, noncommittal, and said, "But talking to someone who thinks they’re clever is very tiring, buddy."

The man smiled politely, bowed slightly, and said, "If I’ve caused you any discomfort, I’m very..."

"No need for apologies, your proposal isn’t bad, but if you want to collaborate, you must bring some sincerity."

Motan raised a hand to interrupt the man, the corner of his mouth curling into a thought-provoking arc, "Let’s make it simple. If you’re not in a hurry to leave, in a couple of days, lend me that little girl for a while, is her name Ying?"

The man fell silent, only speaking after a long pause, "You should know, that child is my bottom line, right?"

"What a coincidence, breaking others’ bottom lines is my favorite thing."

Motan’s eyes twinkled mischievously, and he said softly, "If you really want to deal with me, buddy, then you’d better not set any so-called bottom lines for yourself, it might affect your mood."

After a while —

"What do you want Ying to do?"

The man squinted his eyes, hidden beneath his hood, and said word by word, "I don’t mind doing you a favor, but if it’s very dang..."

"If you want to make excuses, just say so — as if by telling you there’s no danger, there really isn’t any danger."

Motan impatiently shook his head, speaking lazily, "What I want that little girl to do is simple. In two days, at a specific time and place, she’ll attack a specific target. The opponent is not weak but should pose little threat to that child, and I don’t need her to give it her all. I haven’t planned on paying you a fee, so even if it’s just half-hearted, that’s fine."

"This truly is an expensive friendship."

"Friendship? Don’t make me laugh, it’s just an unstable position of a collaborator. If you prove to be useless in the future, I will not hesitate to remove you from my friend list."

"I sincerely hope I won’t disappoint you, and of course, you better not disappoint me."

"Hard to say. I’m more capricious than those girls and young brides on the street."

"Hehe..."

"Haha~~~"

...

Same day

Game Time PM23:51

Academy City Central District, [Pure Snow] Café

"Uh, sorry, both of you, we’re about to close here."

A tall half-beast girl bowed slightly to the two handsome, elegant, and charismatic young men in front of her, while sneaking glances at their handsome faces, she said softly, "Our business hours are from six in the morning until eleven-thirty at night, so if you don’t mind, tomorrow..."

"Ahem."

The strapping, gentle, and courteous half-dragon youth standing in front touched the tip of his nose and said helplessly, "I know your boss and he said we could use this place when necessary."

The half-beast girl with beautiful curly hair blinked and chuckled awkwardly, "Sorry, I’m the manager of this shop, the boss or whatever..."

"Xiu Bresen."

Motan blinked and said helplessly, "My friend has that name."

"..."

The color drained slightly from the half-beast girl’s face, then she stepped aside to let the two gentlemen into the shop, bowing slightly, "Would booth number eight at the very back be okay?"

"That’ll do, thank you."

Motan thanked her politely, then was led by the slightly blushing manager to the innermost booth, and was somewhat forcefully given two specials from the menu.

...

Two minutes later

"By the way, that friend of Lord Xiu’s ought to be ’Tan Mo’, right?"

Dressed in a deep blue magic robe, the handsome and dignified Yi Dong smacked his lips and took a sip of his coffee with added sugar and milk, "Is it really appropriate for you to call yourself a friend of his now?"

Motan leaned back in his chair helplessly, smiled bitterly, and said, "No choice, you know my passive skill [Knight Spirit-Honesty], the cost of lying is too high. So, it’s better to say it this way for now. If something unexpected happens, let Tan Mo indicate that I’m his friend. Shu shouldn’t mind, after all, he’s got no time for such trivial matters."

"Hehe, that Prince Regent really has extensive connections. I didn’t expect he even has properties in Academy City. I heard this store has been around for nearly a decade. How old was he at that time? Just a teenager."

Yi Dong said with a sigh, then glanced at Motan, "Just like you, a monster."

The latter shook his head with a serious expression, "Let’s not get sidetracked. Let’s discuss the matter at hand. Has Captain Ned and his team entered the city?"

"Yes, I settled them in a budget hotel in the outer district... um, should say a small inn."

Yi Dong nodded and spoke earnestly, "Crab and Saracha share a room, Ned and Yina share a room, but their bodies haven’t fully adjusted, so they probably can’t engage in any inappropriate activities..."

"Can you be more serious?"

Motan interrupted Yi Dong in exasperation, rolling his eyes, "Who asked you about that?"

"To be serious, they seem to have completely forgotten about Double Leaf. You don’t need to worry about that."

Yi Dong rubbed his forehead, sighed lightly, and said, "In terms of strength, they are probably at the advanced stage right now. But that’s just their physical endurance, their realms and combat experience, with the exception of Saracha, the other three are lacking. Honestly, I doubt they pose a threat to your Double Leaf... She’s one of the top twenty powerhouses on the leaderboard!"

"No matter..."

Motan also sighed, his expression somewhat bitter as he shook his head —

"To Double Leaf, their mere existence... is a greater threat than anything else."

Chapter 1343: The End