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"Two elders, I'm sorry to interrupt your conversation. The guards just sent a message that a young man is visiting and asking for an audience."

While Elder Minghei was still comforting Elder Yuhong, the chief steward of the Feiqi family strode up behind them.

After listening to the report from the chief steward, Elder Yu Hong frowned and questioned him, saying that such a visitor could be received by the chief steward on his behalf, so why did he have to come and inform the two of them specifically?

The chief steward replied calmly, "Elder Yu Hong is absolutely right. However, since that young man came with a commission from us, I think it would be more appropriate to inform the two elders first."

As soon as he heard the word "commission", Elder Yuhong, who had a look of disgust on his face just now, immediately stood up!

"What did you say? This person accepted the commission from our Feiqi family?" Elder Yuhong confirmed in disbelief.

"Yes, Lord Elder Yuhong, it is absolutely true."

"Where is the person? Take me there immediately!"

"As ordered."

At the urging of Elder Yuhong, the chief steward immediately set out to lead the way, while Elder Minghei turned around and slowly saluted Xi Yang, thanking Xi Yang for bringing good luck to the Feiqi family.

Looking at the beautiful scenery of the setting sun, Elder Minghei planned to sit down and continue to appreciate it for a while. However, before he could even sit down, he was stopped by Elder Yuhong who had turned back.

"Augusto, what are you still doing standing there? Come with me and take a look!"

"Okay, okay, okay, oh, you really won't let my old body rest for a while~"

9.93 - Young Visitor

On the way to the reception room, the Red Prison Elder Rodrigo asked the chief steward in detail about the visitor.

The chief steward himself had not seen the visitor in person, so he could only convey the information from the guards and subordinate stewards to Elder Yu Hong.

"He looks only seventeen or eighteen... He doesn't belong to any faction... And he's going to complete the commission from the Southern Mine all by himself?"

If the chief steward's pronunciation had not been so clear, Elder Yu Hong would definitely have thought that he had misheard.

Such a ridiculous thing is simply making a joke of their Feiqi family!

Originally, Elder Yu Hong was still holding the mentality of going to meet "who exactly is the person who accepted the commission", but now he has changed his mind to the angry idea of ​​"tearing this person who came to cause trouble a lesson".

Elder Minghei was not as excited as Elder Yuhong. He was not particularly happy at the beginning, nor was he particularly disappointed now.

In his opinion, it would not be too late to make a decision on this matter at least after seeing it with his own eyes, asking questions with his own mouth, and hearing it with his own ears.

After all... anyone who can joke about this kind of thing with the Feiqi family, if not a lunatic, must at least be someone with one in a million courage.

·

Not long after, Elder Yuhong, Elder Minghei and the chief steward arrived at the reception room.

As soon as they entered the reception room, they saw a shabby-dressed young man standing there. Judging from his appearance alone, it was hard to associate him with the word "strength".

However, after seeing the boy's appearance, the Red and Black Elders were both stunned...

Isn't this guy the same one from the "Maze: Green Ghost Lair"?!

The three of them looked at each other. The two old men looked surprised, while the young man was calm with a slight smile on his face.

The butler and other servants, who were unaware of the truth, watched from the side, unable to understand why such a strange scene suddenly appeared in the living room.

However, within a few seconds, Elder Yu Hong reacted. He winked at the chief steward, who then understood and took away all the outsiders. He also closed the door of the reception room, leaving only the two elders and the young man inside.

No matter what conversations or events followed, no one else was qualified to know without the permission of the two elders.

·

In the blink of an eye, only two elders and a young man named Banning were left in the living room.

Yes, there was no need for the young man to introduce himself, the Red and Black Elders already knew his name - because Viviana had already told them.

The two elders and the young man first met about two months ago in the "Maze: Green Ghost Lair".

At that time, due to the interference of "Bloodthirsty Serpent Orlosk", the Scarlet Qi family's maze attack plan failed. Not only did they fail to achieve their intended goal, but they were also nearly wiped out.

In the end, the Red and Black Elders had no choice but to give up their goal and choose to ensure that Viviana and themselves evacuated the maze safely. However, even after making such a compromise, they were still surrounded by dangers.

It is no exaggeration to say that if it were not for Banning's help, Viviana would never have been able to leave the "Green Ghost Lair" so smoothly; if it were not for Banning transferring the Goblin King's hatred to the blood-sucking snake Orlosk, the Red and Black Elders would probably have to pay a greater price.

Therefore, in the hearts of the Red and Black Elders, they both remembered that they owed Banning a favor.

Later, the Red and Black Elders learned Banning's name and identity through Viviana. However, the two experienced elders did not believe that Banning was just an ordinary person from Ella Village. Therefore, they secretly sent people to investigate Banning's life experience without telling Viviana.

[Note: The above plot is recalled from the chapter "Werewolf Royal Family" and "8.10 - You Hide and I Hide"]

However, to the disappointment of the two elders, the intelligence scouts failed to find any useful information after a month of investigation.

Since this matter might affect Viviana's happiness for the rest of her life, the two elders wanted to spend a large sum of money to hire the legendary intelligence organization "Zhaoye Liuque" to conduct a further investigation.

However, the Feiqi family started to get involved in all kinds of trivial matters after that, which made the two of them too busy to spare time.

Afterwards, since Banning did not show up again, the impression of this incident gradually faded in the minds of the two old people, until finally, it was unresolved without them noticing.

Therefore, Banning's appearance at this time and place surprised the two old men so much.

·

——(This is truly a case of searching for something without any effort, but finding it without any effort.)

Dark Elder Augusto was almost unable to hold back the smile on his face, but in order to create a sense of oppression for the young man, he controlled his emotions and kept a stern face while examining the young man named Banning.

On the other side, the Hell Red Elder Rodrigo was thinking about something on another level.

He now understood why a young man would come alone to take on the commission. If it was this Banning, he did have some ability.

However, even for Banning, Elder Yuhong did not think he had the ability to solve the problem of the southern mine alone.

In Elder Yuhong's memory, Banning did indeed do many incredible things in the "Maze·Green Ghost Lair", but the situation in the southern mine was different from that in the Green Ghost Lair. What the Feiqi family needed was a "warrior" who could destroy monsters, not a "covert operative" who could rescue specific people from the monster pile.

If Elder Yuhong remembered correctly, Banning was good at escaping with his "Teleportation" skill and confusing the enemy with his "Shadow Clone." These two skills were useful for saving lives, but for confronting monsters head-on? Forget it.

As for hard power, Elder Yuhong originally judged Banning to be between level three and level four. To be able to defeat at least two level four monsters with such strength was really a fantasy.

·

"Banning, right? Please sit down."

After a few seconds of thinking, Elder Yu Hong sat down and spoke first, breaking the silence in the reception room.

The young man "seemed to be stunned for a moment because his name was called", and after he came to his senses, he nodded and replied: "Yes, my name is indeed Banning...", then he politely saluted the two elders, and finally sat down on the sofa nearby.

Elder Yu Hong was very satisfied with the boy's reaction, because it made him feel that he had already defeated the opponent.

However, the reason why he did this was precisely because he had already initially recognized the young man in his heart.

Although Elder Yuhong did not think that Banning had the ability to solve the problems in the southern mines, he admired this guy's courage.

——(To possess such qualities at such a young age...it seems he has had a lot of experience.)

Elder Yuhong, who had lived a hard life since childhood, was extremely curious and wanted to know who Banning was, what his background and past were.

It’s just a pity that for the sake of the Feiqi family’s image, he has to continue to show his dignity and control the situation.

"Tell me, Banning, what do you want to do by coming to our Feiqi family with the commission from the southern mine?" Elder Yuhong gradually raised his tone and volume, and began to put pressure on the young man.

Even when dealing with a "benefactor", the Feiqi family will never be the first to show weakness in "negotiations".

9.94 - Trial

"Master Elder Yuhong, you may have misunderstood. I have no ill intentions in coming to visit you this time."

Young Banning keenly sensed the pressure in Elder Yuhong's words and explained immediately.

Then, he stated the purpose of his trip directly, without being nervous or dragging his feet.

"I just want to talk to the client before accepting the commission."

Banning spoke these words neither humbly nor arrogantly, and was not at all suppressed by Elder Yuhong's previous preemptive remarks.

Elder Yuhong listened and somewhat liked Banning's way of speaking that went straight to the point, but at the same time, he was also unhappy that Banning was not suppressed by his aura.

——(Tsk tsk, young people are really full of energy...)

After a brief hesitation of two or three seconds, Elder Yuhong decided to put the pressure aside for the time being. For now, he thought it was more important to first understand Banning's intentions—because, ah, he had already heard the hidden meaning in Banning's words: this guy was indeed here to accept a commission from the Southern Mine.

"If you have anything you want to discuss, just tell us two. But just in case... let me ask you, Benning, what kind of team do you plan to use to defeat the monsters in the southern mine?" Elder Yuhong asked slowly.

Banning looked at Elder Yuhong for a while, and instead of answering the question directly, he asked Elder Yuhong another question.

"Elder, is the process important to the Feiqi family? ...I believe you only care about the result, right?"

The subtext of Banning's question is that he doesn't want to answer Elder Yuhong's question, and it also implies that "Don't worry about how I will defeat the monsters. I just need to get the job done and you just give me the reward."

Elder Yu Hong was furious because this young man was not only hot-tempered, but also arrogant.

If Elder Yuhong hadn't owed Ban Ning two big favors in the "Maze·Green Ghost Lair", he would have wanted to release some of his anger...!

"Haha, young man, we really only care about results, but... we also don't want rumors to spread about 'the Feiqi family's commissions killing many people.' So, Banning, if you don't have the corresponding strength, I suggest you put aside your thoughts and return home."

Even though he was burning with anger, Elder Yu Hong still answered politely. An old man like him still has a certain ability to manage his emotions.

In addition, he was also repeatedly testing Banning's background through such conversations.

No matter what means and personnel this guy will use to defeat the monsters in the southern mine, some information about his background will definitely be exposed.

As long as there is an entry point, the subsequent investigation will be easy to handle.

"Indeed, Elder, you are right. If someone who is 'overconfident' exploits your family's commission in order to gain attention, it will indeed cause you more trouble. However, I think you may have misunderstood me..."

Banning said half of what Elder Yuhong said, then changed the subject and said what he really wanted to say.

"Two elders, it seems that if I can't provide evidence to prove my strength, I'm afraid I won't be able to discuss what I want with you..."

As he spoke, Banning placed his bag on the table and began to rummage through it.

Elder Yu Hong wondered what this young man was going to bring out. Was it a family crest from a large clan? Or perhaps a contract from a legendary mercenary group?

In short, no matter what he takes out, it must be related to his identity.

However, what Elder Ling Yuhong did not expect was that what Banning finally took out were two magic cores of different colors... and judging from the magical aura emanating from the magic cores, he judged that these should be two magic cores of fourth-level monsters.

Then, before Elder Yuhong could figure out the meaning of Banning's action, the other party took the initiative to tell him the answer.

"These two magic cores are from the lava boulder statue and the diamond boulder statue in the southern mine. Please have a look at them, elders."

As soon as these words were spoken, Elder Yuhong and Elder Minghei opened their eyes and mouths wide at the same time!

Those monsters that should have been wreaking havoc in the southern mines were actually dealt with by this young man?

——(This...are you kidding me?)

Elder Yuhong quickly recovered from his shock. Even though Benning had performed well in the "Maze: Green Ghost Lair" before, he would not assume that what the other party said was true.

Then, Elder Yuhong simply calculated the distance and time in his mind. If what Banning said was true, it would mean that not long after Viviana returned from the southern mine, Banning had already gone to the southern mine to fight the monsters.

This point in time was just before the Feiqi family went to the Task Guild to issue the commission!

This means that Banning took the initiative to act as a "good guy" without receiving any commission and solved a dangerous problem for the Feiqi family?

—(Banning…if you’re kidding, this is getting less and less funny.)

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In the Feiqi family's reception room, the atmosphere gradually became tense.

The young man looked calm, while the two elders seemed to be thinking about something.

Elder Yuhong stared intently at the two magic cores on the table, as if the truth was hidden in their luster.

After a brief time together tonight, Elder Yuhong felt that Banning was increasingly suspicious.

Whether it was the previous incident of the "Maze·Green Ghost Lair" or the current "Southern Mine Commission", Elder Yuhong felt a sense of deceit from Banning.

This is also the reason why Elder Yuhong has not mentioned the "life-saving grace" last time to Banning - it's not that he doesn't want to repay the favor, but he still doubts Banning in his heart.

If Elder Yu Hong had not always had this concern in his mind, the meeting in the reception room would not have developed as it did. Instead, he should have been normally surprised at first, saying "Oh, we meet again", then exchanged greetings about the last encounter in the maze, expressed gratitude to the young man, and finally discussed the matters concerning the commission in a friendly and amicable manner.

Unfortunately, Elder Yuhong never intended the plot to develop this way from the beginning.

"Banning, this is no place for jokes."

Elder Yuhong gave Banning a final warning, and this was also his last mercy in consideration of saving his life.

However, Ban Ning was really stubborn. Even though Elder Yu Hong had said so, he still had no intention of changing his mind.