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"He might have already found a way to supply fantasy substances. Let's go find him and find out what's going on."

"Today, we're going to have to give this rich guy a good beating!"

After exchanging a few words and expressing their amazement and admiration, the three of them headed towards the gate.

Luo Hao followed behind them in silence.

After receiving the order, the household mechanical guards allowed the four people into the manor, led them through the courtyard, and handed them over to the maids.

The maid squad then led the four of them to the villa and into the luxurious room used to entertain guests.

Upon entering the room, Du Ruo and the other three saw Fan Xiao, who was dressed rather formally.

The other party also saw them and walked towards them, waving to the maids and saying, "You can go down now, I can take care of things here."

"Okay, Mr. Fan."

One of the maids nodded respectfully and led the others out of the VIP room.

Fan Xiao welcomed Du Ruo and the other three into the room and poured them tea prepared by the maids.

"Is it just the four of you?" Fan Xiao asked.

“Only the four of us came,” Du Ruo replied. “After all, this trip to see you was more about catching up, so naturally only acquaintances and close friends came. However…”

He glanced around the spacious and luxurious VIP room, then said with a sigh, "Judging from the current situation, you seem to have a better chance than us of accessing the supply channels. This place... Rice Manor, is it yours?"

"How could that be? It's just a temporary loan."

Fan Xiao laughed and said, "The manor near the Roman City Flower Sea is not a place that can be obtained simply by having money. If you don't have enough status, you simply can't enter this circle."

"What kind of status do you think I, a new player from another region, and a D-rank player at that, could possibly have?"

"Borrowing...it seems you've hooked up with a big shot," Liu Xue interjected, "You're not really being kept, are you?"

“Xiaoxue,” Fan Xiao replied earnestly, “You have a good eye for people.”

"Okay, it seems it's fake."

Liu Xue said, "In that case, the only way to get to know them is through dungeons. What important person did you save in the dungeon?"

"I can't go into the specifics, but you can just think of it this way."

Fan Xiao gave an ambiguous reply.

He did indeed save a princess in the dungeon... a princess from the royal family of Division 001, who should be considered a big shot, right?

"Since it's inconvenient to talk about that, let's get down to business first."

Mercury spoke up, steer the conversation back on track: "These past few days we've been gathering intelligence in various cities, and it turns out that the Fantasy Material is controlled by various powerful forces."

"The royal family, nobles, the church, and conglomerates... these four major forces basically control all the fantasy materials in Zone 001."

"Given the possibility of entrapment, we are not making any rash contact with these forces for the time being."

"Are you worried about being cheated out of your game currency? Or having your game currency stolen?" Fan Xiao asked.

"more or less."

The person who answered was Du Ruo.

He sighed softly, "The proper channels for trading certainly exist, but they are not publicly available online. After all, the trading of fantasy materials is prohibited in the open."

"We've heard that this industry is a mixed bag. If we rashly reveal our intentions to a trading partner with ulterior motives... we don't have any high-level players to back us up, so the chances of us being double-crossed are very high."

"After all, who would let go of a fat duck that's already in their hands?"

“Perhaps…” Mercury said, “We’re looking for fantasy substances too early. We should wait until a B-rank player appears in the district before we’re qualified to do business in this field.”

At this point, Liu Xue summarized: "We dare not reveal our intentions casually, and we don't have any high-level players to back us up. These are the two biggest dilemmas we are currently facing."

"We are considering hiring reputable high-level players to bolster our team, and we are currently looking for suitable candidates."

"So there are so many intricacies... It does sound quite difficult."

Fan Xiao's tone was somewhat wistful.

Because the process of acquiring the means to purchase fantasy materials was resolved so smoothly, he never really felt how difficult it was.

Now, after hearing the descriptions from four acquaintances, he realized just how ridiculously difficult it was.

Purchasing fantasy materials to establish a safe zone... is definitely not something a newly drawn-in evolution game area can consider.

Fortunately, he's in section 010.

If you're being a little narcissistic, he feels like he's no different from a savior.

"Speak."

Du Ruo asked Fan Xiao, "I've been wanting to say this since earlier: why are you dressed so formally to entertain us, these acquaintances? I'm a little overwhelmed by your hospitality."

"Don't be narcissistic, this isn't for you guys."

Fan Xiao said, "I'm going to meet an important guest later, so it's better to be a bit formal."

"Guests?" Mercury asked curiously, "What guests?"

"Well..."

Fan Xiao laughed and said, "I won't keep you in suspense any longer. I've already taken care of the purchase of the fantasy materials."

"Have you found a supplier?"

Du Ruo didn't immediately show her delight, but instead reminded her, "Finding a channel isn't actually difficult; the difficulty lies in how to safely obtain the goods and transport them back to Division 010. Also... price is a big problem. I heard that fantasy materials sell for exorbitant prices, and we probably don't have enough money. We'll have to find a way to get a low-priced channel first."

“I have resolved all the problems you mentioned,” Fan Xiao replied.

Du Ruo: "..."

Not only him, but also the other two, all cast surprised and uncertain glances at Van Chau.

All resolved...?

Ah this...

Did Fan Xiao solve all the problems all by himself?

Is this really possible?

It wasn't that they didn't believe it; after investigating it themselves, they realized how difficult the matter was.

Therefore, what Fan Xiao is saying now is very disruptive to them.

"Don't make that face, you look like four country bumpkins."

After making a joke, Fan Xiao said seriously, "I've solved the safety, transportation, and pricing issues."

"I'm dressed so formally to meet the person I'm dealing with; she should be here soon."

"I called you here to introduce you to her, to discuss the details of the transaction, and... to finalize a price."

At this point, he asked, "How much money did you bring?"

“I don’t know the specifics either,” Du Ruo shook his head and said, “To avoid being wiped out in one fell swoop, our game currency is distributed in different ways. As for the total amount… I don’t know the exact amount, but it should be over a hundred million.”

"Wow... the Special Affairs Bureau is really rich."

Fan Xiao was taken aback.

Hundreds of millions... it could be one hundred million, two hundred million, three hundred million, or even more.

Evolution games have swept through the 010 section in less than half a year.

Raising so much money so quickly can't be done just by running a trading platform.

Could it be that they used a "pre-sale" model to sell slots in the safe zone and got money from a large number of players in advance?

Of course, it's also possible that the money was raised through other means.

When the state apparatus is in operation, the effects are terrifying.

Speaking of which... he had just made Yan Keke swallow a batch of fantasy substances not long ago.

If that shipment is worth hundreds of millions... it's a veritable money-devouring beast!

“We’ll talk about the money later,” Mercury said to Van Shaw, his tone serious. “Is the trading partner you found reliable?”

"Don't worry, do you think I don't understand the importance of this matter?"

Fan Xiao's tone became more serious as he said, "The transaction partner is a holy maiden of the Heavenly Righteous Church, from the church forces you just mentioned."

"You somehow managed to get involved with the church without anyone noticing? And with a saint no less?"

Du Ruo's face was somewhat numb as she said, "What other explosive news is there? Just tell me! Don't worry, I have a strong heart, I can handle it!"

"Look at your pathetic self," Fan Xiao retorted.

"Saint..."

Liu Xue looked at Fan Xiao suspiciously and said, "You're not really being kept by someone, are you? It's okay to tell the truth, I won't look down on you."

"I've heard that the saintess is known as the Pearl of Roman City, and is an extremely rare beauty."

Mercury chimed in, asking Van Shaw, "How did you manage to hook up with him?"

“She is indeed very beautiful,” Fan Xiao nodded, looking at Mercury and saying, “Even more beautiful than you.”

Mercury: "..."

"Your thoughts are so filthy, I don't even know if you're joking or if you really think that way."

Fan Xiao reminded the four of them, "When the Holy Maiden arrives later, please don't be so rude."

"Don't worry, we know when it's appropriate to joke around."

Mercury nodded, then asked, "We learned about the Saintess's reputation during our investigation, but it was all superficial. Is she reliable?"

“On the surface, it still seems quite reliable,” Fan Xiao replied.

"Just the surface? That's still a bit dangerous..."

Mercury frowned.

Fan Xiao pointed to the ground and smiled, "Don't worry, the owner of this manor is our second line of defense."

"Aristocracy..." Du Ruo said, "You're really quite the social butterfly. How about you consider becoming a socialite?"

"You switch to being a gossip reporter first, and then I'll switch with you."

Fan Xiao shrugged.

Tina never actually gave him any guarantees or promises.

He wasn't trying to use a big name to intimidate others.

But the Holy Maiden wants to win over Tina.

He is now considered a distant relative of Tina.

With this vested interest, the saintess couldn't possibly tamper with the goods he ordered.

The only thing to worry about is whether we'll run into Mammon's gang during the delivery process.

The five people chatted idly in the VIP room while patiently waiting.

A short while later, the saintess arrived.

Chapter 242 This woman is damnably sweet

Unlike his familiarity with the Special Affairs Bureau, Fan Xiao and the Holy Maiden had only met once... or rather twice, and were still quite unfamiliar with each other.

Out of courtesy, he personally went out to greet the saintess.

He drove the small sightseeing vehicle inside the manor to the gate.

Looking ahead, the saintess and her guards stood not far away.

The tall and slender Sakura had a cold expression and stood with her back straight, like a drawn blade, radiating a sharp and intimidating aura.

The saintess's expression was gentle, and her elegant lips gave off a gentle feeling of always having a slight smile.

The afternoon sun shone down, greedily kissing her perfect cheeks.

She was still wearing her dark nun's habit, the form-fitting design showcasing her perfectly proportioned figure. Beneath her sanctity lay what seemed to be an abyss of desire. She wasn't wearing a headscarf; her smooth, flowing hair hung down to her waist, swaying slightly in the breeze.

"Long time no see, Mr. Fan."