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Chapter 258 Interception, Trade, Druid 2

Not only was her profession exposed in a single sentence, but even the secret of her bloodline, which no one had ever known before, was instantly revealed. For a moment, Beverly felt an urge to run away.

It is said that some evil superhumans love to use people like themselves for experiments!

The terrifying rumors she had heard in her daily life lingered in her mind, the red-haired girl's gaze shifted, and her breathing gradually became rapid.

What should I do? The Order is far away in the Old World, and my Master has passed away. I am all alone and helpless; I am sure I cannot escape their clutches…

"GuluGulu——"

A series of loud gurgling sounds from her flat stomach suddenly emanated from her abdomen, sending her wild thoughts flying to Java, and replacing them with endless shame and annoyance.

what--!

After the tasks she had been assigned the past two days and the busy commute today, she had been starving and had wanted to eat something, but the food here was just too expensive…

How embarrassing, especially in such a high-class place! The girl seemed to feel countless gazes directed at her, mocking this poor girl who was sitting in the restaurant but couldn't afford to order food.

She cupped her flushed, burning cheeks, wishing she could disappear into the ground.

Seeing her tense expression just now, and glancing at the cup of hot chocolate that had been licked clean of crumbs, Zhu Mingyao understood and waved his hand with amusement.

“Miss Beverly, you’ve probably misunderstood something. I meant no harm. It’s just that it’s rare to see someone as rare as you… well, ‘individual’.”

Damn you Eastern wizard, you still want to use me for experiments!

The red-haired girl was on the verge of tears, pitifully hugging her arms.

"To prove my goodwill, please have a good meal! There are very few extraordinary individuals who practice the pure Druidic system these days. This is the first time I've seen one. We can have a good chat."

As Zhu Mingyao spoke, he casually picked up the exquisitely printed gold-embossed menu and snapped his fingers at the waiter with a flourish.

Hmph! Don't think I'll let my guard down...

"Andouy smoked sausage, shrimp and okra stew, made with the finest ingredients..."

Just with a little trick to win people's hearts...

"Baked seafood rice with cheese, red-eared turtle soup, the deluxe version with extra toppings..."

I just want to numb the wild instincts that nature has given me...

"Are you a local? Any suggestions? For dessert, would you like banana frosting or frosted butter beignet?"

The former has a rich and layered aroma of cinnamon and rum, which is quite delicious when paired with ice cream.

The latter has a crispy outer layer and a fluffy, soft interior. Although the ingredients are simple, it takes skill to make it stand out. I heard that our chef once won a Federal Gold Award for it...

"Fine, I'll just have both! And that chocolate mille-crepe cake too!"

"Hmm, what is she muttering about?" Zhu Mingyao looked at the girl who was sitting at the table with a blank expression. His ears twitched in confusion as he caught a few fragmented words.

"The finest ingredients... the deluxe version... both, plus..."

……

……

"Several years ago, a father and son poachers sneaked into the ruins of an ancient Native American sanctuary and cruelly hunted down a group of raccoons that were said to be sentient, not even sparing the cubs. As a result, they angered the nascent natural will that had been nurtured by the indigenous people's sacrifices over thousands of years! Their excessive actions brought them a strange and severe punishment."

The night the hunter and his son finished processing and sending out the pelts, the son suddenly went insane. He beat his father to death with a stick, then buried his head in the catcher's frame, his face completely flattened!

The sudden increase in volume drew the attention of several nearby tables. Beverly shrank back and gave an apologetic grin.

As she finished enjoying a feast prepared by renowned chefs, she gradually came to her senses and realized that the young sorcerer in front of her seemed to have no ulterior motives. Her mind then became active again, and she continued the original topic.

"This was just the beginning... The fur traders took the raccoon pelts they received and made them into a woman's coat. After it was made, an even more horrific tragedy immediately occurred."

—The assistant who was purchasing fur sat in his car, took out sharp scissors, and cut open his own stomach piece by piece, pulling out his internal organs! Meanwhile, the female worker who was involved in the production picked up needles and thread and sewed up her own eyes and mouth!

Do you know what happened to the most tragic fur traders?

The red-haired girl kept everyone in suspense, then continued her story with great detail.

"He used a sharp knife to peel the skin off his upper body while he was still alive, just like those innocent raccoons, he died in excruciating pain! Ah, ah..."

Her face was sinister, and she made eerie noises. Her ten fingers curled tightly and slowly reached down, as if she were pulling at human skin, simulating the terrifying scene.

"Even the luckiest fitting model had her arm crushed in the elevator, resulting in a comminuted fracture!"

The druid girl clenched her fist and swung it in the air, bringing this explanation/intimidation to a close.

"So selling you the leather coat is the best option?" Zhu Mingyao pulled out a tissue with a light fragrance and wiped the soup from his mouth.

Beverly shook her head violently, her reddish-brown hair trembling, and the sweat she had accumulated from her journey poured out from her collar. Perhaps due to the purification of nature, apart from a slight acidic body odor unique to young girls, it wasn't unpleasant.

"I don't lack money." Zhu Mingyao stroked his chin and tilted his head.

Inviting someone to dinner and agreeing to exchange items are two different things; he's not the kind of person who would fawn over any pretty girl he sees.

“If 30,000 gold coins isn’t enough, I’ll trade you this snake ring!” Beverly hardened her heart and raised her left index finger, holding it up to Zhu Mingyao’s face.

A small, dark silver metal snake coiled around the fingertip, with a golden-green cat's-eye gem the size of a soybean inlaid at the point where the head and tail intertwined, exuding a hazy, ethereal charm.

"This is a powerful piece of equipment left to me by my mentor. It can release a highly toxic ray once a day, cast a poison spell once a day, and also enhance the wearer's poison resistance!"

"Oh... I've recently developed a bit of a phobia about snakes," Zhu Mingyao said apologetically, raising his hand to politely decline.

"Then... what do you want in return for the exchange? You're very curious about my bloodline, aren't you? Can... can I let you study my body?" The druid looked dejected and, in a fit of desperation, offered her last bargaining chip.

"Actually, I don't really yearn for the bloodline of supernatural beings..." He scratched the back of his head.

This real person has the utmost contempt for those extraordinary Nth generation descendants who rely on their ancestral bloodline, right, System Brother!

"Let me suggest a plan! You go find a suitable piece of equipment or material, as long as the value is similar. Also, could you tell me exactly how you plan to use the twisted natural essence within the fur coat?"

Since it wasn't something he urgently needed, Zhu Mingyao softened his stance slightly.

"It's a deal! I know where to find good stuff!"

Just when she thought she had reached the end of her rope, a glimmer of hope appeared in her eyes, and she quickly agreed.

There are still ten days left until the end of the month. I don't know if I can keep up with the perfect attendance record. I'm almost completely exhausted. 〒_〒

Chapter 259 A Promise Made, Long-Term Meal Ticket

"...Since learning the Druidic secrets, my bloodline has combined with the power of nature, evolving into a peculiar talent..."

Beverly kept her word and whispered her family secret in Zhu Mingyao's ear.

"I can draw power from those twisted and corrupted natural spirits without being corrupted by them, and transcend the limitations of my own realm to transform into more powerful and strange creatures. Please keep this a secret." She nervously clenched her fingers and pleaded earnestly.

Seeing that the girl was so innocent and cheerful, Zhu Mingyao felt a surge of goodwill towards her. Recalling the fat boss's words on the phone about her tragic past of losing both her parents, he remained silent for a moment, then wiped his hand on the treasure bag, and carried the long cardboard box containing the cursed leather jacket under the table.

"Since this can increase our strength, I'll pay you in advance, which will also make it easier for you to find treasures for me."

Unexpectedly, the girl blushed and firmly rejected his offer.

"I am not a beggar, sir. Since you have made a request, this is a commission. I will work to get everything I want!"

As if she felt slighted, she pursed her lips and stubbornly raised her head.

"Rest assured, thanks to the keen senses bestowed upon me by nature, I know some little-known places where valuable things may exist. I will definitely be able to find items that will satisfy you. In fact, this is my usual way of making a living. If it weren't for the fact that I'm exchanging them for some precious magical artifacts that contain the essence of nature, I would have become rich long ago!"

Her cherry-colored tongue deftly licked away a trace of white cream that clung to the corner of her lips. The girl's throat bobbed slightly as she struggled to tear her gaze away from the table full of delicious food, pulled out her chair, and stood up.

"Wait here, I'll go find it right now..."

A preliminary verbal agreement was reached, but before Zhu Mingyao could discuss the details, the druid girl uttered a single sentence and dashed out in a whirlwind.

She hadn't run two steps before she turned back in a flash, her two clear, light blue eyes fixed on Zhu Mingyao.

She hesitated for a moment, then quickly took off the snake ring and handed it over:

"This is a deposit we're giving you, that's an agreement, you can't go back on your word! Don't break your promise like Uncle Jerome!"

Zhu Mingyao chuckled, sensing the girl's strong sense of pride. He accepted the glittering silver ring, nodded calmly, and when he saw the girl about to turn and leave again, he had an idea and called out to her.

"Losing your usual equipment might affect your combat effectiveness, so here's a little gadget for you."

He rubbed his hands together, and a surge of powerful Shangqing Huangting True Qi flowed out, like the Yangtze River, pouring into a piece of North American jade he had bought on the street.

Various mysterious talismans flashed in turn, and as specks of grayish-white impurities were squeezed out and peeled off, the jade became smaller and smaller, eventually shrinking to the size of a pigeon egg.

Zhu Mingyao stretched out his hand, and a simple jade ring with a bright green color lay quietly in his palm.

The ring is made of a delicate and smooth material, as clear and bright as a pool of blue crystal, with subtle wood grain patterns resembling tree rings visible inside, exuding a fresh, grassy scent.

Before she could recover from the shock of her powerful employer creating such an extraordinary item with a mere gesture, Beverly was immediately drawn to the small, adorable jewelry before her.

What young girl wouldn't love such a beautiful little gadget?

Not to mention the druid lady, who always lived a frugal life and had little spare money to dress up.

Whether it's the design, color, or psionic attributes, everything is perfectly suited to her playstyle, leaving Beverly staring in disbelief.

Relying on the strong will she had developed through the hardships of life, she barely resisted the temptation. She slowly raised her arm, and her usually light and nimble little hand now felt as heavy as a thousand pounds. She had to use all her strength to shake it slightly.

"The deal should be fair, I can't accept it..."

"Then consider it a loan to you." Gentle words were uttered as a cool, smooth, hard object was thrust into his hand.

Zhu Mingyao, who had anticipated this, smiled and his dark eyes twinkled with amusement.

"It's just a little gadget with a one-time healing spell attached. You said this is a commission, so consider it an advance bonus from the 'employer.' Work hard, and if you continue to have good results, I'll buy it all and consider giving you a long-term contract with very generous benefits."

Holding the glittering little darling, the druid girl suddenly felt a surge of inexplicable shyness, but this inexplicable feeling was quickly dispelled by the excitement of finding a long-term meal ticket. She nodded emphatically, gave a soft snort, and repeated what she had just said:

"We mean what we say, you can't go back on your word!"

Watching the graceful figure skip away, Zhu Mingyao took a sip of the fragrant and rich turtle soup, feeling quite satisfied.

He thought to himself smugly that he had managed to trick a druid with a talent for treasure hunting into working for him by simply adding a cheap magic item that could enhance the life force of the Wood element.

An urgent, breaking news broadcast suddenly came from the large screen TV on the wall, drawing the attention of all the diners.

"The fact that an accomplice of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre was able to remain hidden within the police force for decades and even retire peacefully suggests that there are significant loopholes in our internal oversight...?"

"Please move aside! The details of the case are still being investigated, and we have no comment at all!"

"Police claim there are still developments in the case, and perhaps the main culprit is still at large?"

"You troublemakers, don't take things out of context!"

"When our reporter raised this speculation, the local police chief suddenly lost control of his emotions, which raises many questions..."