Keep attacking girls and try not to be killed by them

The rest depends on whether Benning is willing to give it up and how much price he offers.

·

"Augusto, do you think... should we take the initiative to greet him?" Elder Rodrigo of the Hell Red stood on the high tower, looking at Banning who was walking into the manor, and asked Elder Dark Black beside him.

"No, I guess he came to the manor today to look for us."

Elder Minghei answered with confidence, as if he had seen through Banning.

"Oh? Are you so confident? Then tell me what is the purpose of his visit today?" Elder Yu Hong asked again.

"It must be about the Snake Shadow Society. He boasted that night that he didn't need any help, but now he regrets it, so he came to us for help." Elder Minghei still answered confidently, because he had foreseen the current situation as early as that night.

"That makes sense. We can take advantage of him being in need of us and kill him for the price of his skills."

"Haha, don't try to make things worse by bargaining. As soon as you start talking, it'll definitely reveal how much we want his 'teleportation' skill... and then it won't be easy to negotiate the price."

Elder Yuhong thought he had come up with a very good idea, but he didn't expect to be poured a bucket of cold water on by Elder Minghei.

When it comes to such trivial matters in life, Elder Yuhong frankly admits that he is not as good as Elder Minghei, so he did not lose his temper and continued to ask for advice very humbly.

"Then what else can we do?"

"Of course we have to pretend that we don't care. Only by creating a buyer's market can we have the advantage in negotiating prices."

Listening to the various awkward words coming out of Elder Minghei's mouth, Elder Yuhong gradually lost his patience.

He was always impatient and was unable to handle such meticulous work. He unknowingly entered a state of not listening to what Elder Minghei said, making Elder Minghei's meticulous training in trading skills go in vain.

Just when Elder Yuhong was wondering why Augusto wouldn't shut up, the servants in the manor came over in time to report the news.

"Excuse me, Elders. Mr. Banning wants to see you."

Upon hearing this, Elder Yu Hong immediately became alert.

"Where are they?"

"Already resting in the living room."

"Okay, take us there."

"As ordered."

As he took a step forward, Elder Yuhong glanced at Elder Minghei beside him. The old man had a smug look on his face, as if to say, "See, he really is here to find us."

Elder Yuhong made no secret of his admiration for his old partner. He gave Elder Minghei a thumbs-up and then walked quickly with him to the living room.

·

On the way to the reception room, although the two elders had the same goal, their mental activities were very different.

Elder Yuhong only wanted to buy Banning's "Teleportation" skill. His only wish was to make the Scarlet Qi family stronger.

Elder Minghei breathed a sigh of relief, because he was actually a little worried that Banning would die in the Snake Shadow Society's headquarters.

That night, Banning told the two elders that he wanted to sneak into the Snake Shadow Society's base to rescue people, and politely declined the two elders' help.

For the two elders, and for the Feiqi family, ever since the incident in the "Maze·Green Ghost Lair", the Snake Shadow Society represented by the "Blood-sucking Serpent·Orosk" has become the Feiqi family's mortal enemy.

A powerful person like Banning is willing to take the initiative to cause trouble for the Snake Shadow Society. This is undoubtedly a great thing for the Feiqi family.

Moreover, in addition to helping the Feiqi family to take revenge, Banning's actions can also verify his strength, which is simply killing two birds with one stone.

In comparison, all the Feiqi family needs to pay is the "free" information about the location of the stronghold, and they can also earn a favor for free. It would make them laugh in their dreams.

It’s just that Elder Minghei already regards Banning as half his grandson-in-law, so he doesn’t want anything to happen to this kid.

Now that he could see that Banning had come to his senses and turned back, Elder Minghei praised Banning in his heart for his self-awareness and said that he was indeed a good talent.

With such expectations and mentality, Elder Minghei and Elder Yuhong met Banning together in the reception room.

After some polite greetings, Banning went straight to the point as usual and told the two elders that he had investigated the Snake Shadow Society's base in the ruins of the Wakno volcano. There was no one inside and it was already an abandoned base.

"I think this information should be useful to the Feiqi family, so I came here to tell you." Banning said in a steady tone.

In contrast to his calm tone, Elder Yuhong and Elder Minghei were feeling uncontrollably emotional.

"Sir Banning...you...have already sneaked into the ruins of the Wakeno volcano by yourself?" Elder Minghei asked in disbelief.

"Yes, I've explored every possible place, and I haven't seen a single person. If you don't believe me, you can send someone to check."

Benning spread his hands, as if to say, "You can doubt it if you want, but what I said is the truth."

However, Elder Minghei was not actually doubtful, he was just too shocked.

The Feiqi family had painstakingly prepared for many years and had been carefully guarding against the Snake Shadow Society's stronghold, but they didn't expect it to run away just like that!

9.130 - Skill Trading

Judging from the results alone, the fact that the "Snake Shadow Society" gave up their stronghold in the Wacono Volcano Ruins should be considered a good thing for the Feiqi family.

The ruins of the Wakeno volcano are only half a day's journey away from Yanji City. Ever since the Feiqi family discovered that there were suspected members of the Snake Shadow Society active in the ruins, this "half a day's journey" has become a "blunt sword" hanging over the heads of the Feiqi family.

Generally speaking, a force of the Feiqi family's level would not allow such potential risks to exist near their main city. However, the Snake Shadow Society is a very special organization, and the Feiqi family cannot even get a glimpse of the other party's complete appearance, let alone wipe out the Snake Shadow Society.

In this case, simply destroying a stronghold of the Snake Shadow Society would not only fail to achieve the Feiqi family's goal, but might also bring disaster. Therefore, even though this situation is very uncomfortable, the Feiqi family can only endure it for now, and even the reconnaissance and surveillance cannot be discovered by the Snake Shadow Society.

Now, the Snake Shadow Society has abandoned its stronghold in the ruins of the Wacono volcano, which undoubtedly removes a major worry for the Feiqi family. However, the Feiqi family also has one uncomfortable thing, that is, this matter was not discovered by their scout team first, but it was Banning who told them.

"It's such a waste to keep these useless people here......!"

Elder Yuhong cursed under his breath. Elder Minghei heard it and immediately nudged him with his elbow, not wanting this old fellow to embarrass the Feiqi family in front of young Banning.

"Thank you for coming all the way to tell us this news, Mr. Banning!"

Elder Minghei deliberately raised his voice a little to cover up Elder Yuhong's inappropriate remarks.

Now that Banning's purpose is no longer in line with Elder Minghei's expectations, he naturally can no longer expect to bargain. Instead, he owes Banning a favor.

However, even so, Elder Minghei still planned to give it a try. After all, asking the price didn't cost any money, so it was always a good idea to ask.

So, after exchanging a few more pleasantries with Banning, Elder Minghei seized the opportunity and brought up the topic directly.

"By the way, Lord Banning, last time in the 'Maze·Green Ghost Lair', I saw you using a skill that has the effect of instant teleportation. I wonder if it is possible to sell this skill to our Feiqi family?" Elder Minghei asked calmly.

"The skill of teleportation? Sell it to you?"

Banning was stunned for a moment, then asked in return if Elder Minghei's skills could be sold?

Elder Minghei smiled slightly after hearing this, and then gave Banning a detailed and appropriate introduction about the "Skill Stone".

In the Prison Star world, any skill possessed by a combat professional can be commercialized through the two things: the "Sealing Magic Circle" and the "Blank Skill Stone".

The "Sealing Magic Circle" needs to be cast by a professional manufacturing profession "Magic Sealer", while the "Blank Skill Stone" can be purchased in any town of the level of Yanji City.

After a skill is sealed into a "blank skill stone", it can be used by any ordinary person. However, one thing to note is that the user must have an "empty skill slot", otherwise the skill in the skill stone will not be obtained.

As for whether the new skills can be used normally after acquisition, that is the business of the skill buyer himself.

Fully understanding the requirements of a skill before purchasing it is a must-do homework for every skill buyer.

"I see. I've really broadened my horizons today. Thank you, Elder Minghei, for your patience in clearing up my doubts."

Banning thanked him very politely, and Elder Minghei continued to smile. Then, after a few seconds of silence, Banning directly responded to the matter of purchasing skills.

"But, I'm sorry, Elders. The skill you want is as important to me as my life, so I can't sell it to you."

After clearly expressing his refusal, Banning changed the subject and gave the Feiqi family some face.

"However, if I encounter someone with similar skills willing to trade skills in the future, or if I change my mind, I will contact you immediately. Is this okay with you, Elders?"

After hearing Banning's words, Elder Yuhong wanted to say something, but was stopped by Elder Minghei.

Elder Minghei believed that since Banning had clearly stated that the skill was as important as his life, there was no need to force it any further.

After all, if Banning asked for an exorbitant price, Elder Minghei and the others wouldn't be able to afford it, and it would only add to the embarrassment and unhappiness.

"Of course, thank you Mr. Banning for thinking of us."

At this point in the conversation, it looked like Banning had no reason to stay in the manor.

However, Elder Minghei still wanted to know more about this contender for the position of "future grandson-in-law", so he suddenly had an idea and asked Banning if he was interested in visiting the Feiqi family's martial arts training ground before leaving.

Banning readily expressed his interest and set off with the two elders. However, what Banning didn't know was that Elder Minghei was not taking him to an ordinary martial arts training ground, but to Viviana's exclusive martial arts training ground.

Based on Elder Minghei's understanding of Viviana, she must be practicing sword in the training ground at this time in the morning.

More than ten minutes later, the three of them arrived at the training ground together. The situation in the ground was just as Elder Minghei had expected. There was only a graceful figure dancing in the training ground, and the owner of this figure was Viviana.

As soon as Viviana noticed the arrival of the three people, she immediately stopped what she was doing. Elder Minghei secretly stared into Viviana's eyes and found that her gaze was not particularly focused on Banning.

——(This kind of avoidance seems really deliberate, Viviana~)

Elder Minghei laughed secretly in his heart. As an old veteran, he could see clearly what this little girl was thinking.

However, Elder Minghei did not point it out, but instead took this opportunity to ask Banning if he wanted to have a competition with Viviana.

"What do you think? This is a rare opportunity, why not give it a try?" Elder Minghei asked with a hint of provocation. At the same time, he noticed with satisfaction that Viviana's eyes lit up.

Elder Minghei knew that even if the opponent was a young man she had a crush on, Viviana would not miss any opportunity to fight a strong man.

Benning smiled shyly and replied that if Viviana was willing, he would certainly be happy to accompany her.

So, in a training ground somewhere in the Feiqi family manor, under the watchful eyes of Elder Minghei and Elder Yuhong, the competition between Banning and Viviana began.

The rules of this competition are very simple. Both sides use wooden swords for training. They can use "native skills" but not "equipment skills". Leaving the range of the training ground or being hit in a fatal spot will result in loss. The winner is determined in one round.

Elder Yuhong looked at the two men about to begin their sparring match and whispered to Elder Minghei, "Augusto, aren't these rules a bit unfair?"

Elder Minghei replied, "Haha, of course it has to be a little unfair. Otherwise, how can we tell the boy's strength?"

As the two were saying this, Viviana in the field had already activated her skill, "Floating Crimson Silver Swords." These magically summoned crimson silver rapiers immediately turned the wooden sword in Banning's hand into a meaningless decoration.

9.131 - Competition

(Stupid Loli: No, huh? No, huh? You mean a sparring match? Why did this girl pull out a real weapon right away? And she pulled out six of them at once!)

Seeing the six scarlet silver rapiers surrounding Viviana, the stupid loli couldn't bear it anymore.

No matter how capable Jiang Ran is, he can't use a wooden sword to resist a sharp metal sword. This is not the world of martial arts novels on Earth, where he can still use true energy.

Moreover, Viviana can not only summon scarlet silver rapiers, but also control these six swords to fly back and forth like a swarm of bees. It is no exaggeration to say that she can even cut Jiang Ran's wooden sword into a toothpick without even doing it herself!

(Stupid Loli: Jiang Yan, if you want to do something bad to Viviana, just tell her now. She doesn't act like she just wants to spar with you!)

Jiang Ran remained unmoved by the silly loli's chatter. Firstly, he knew Viviana well and knew that this girl wouldn't let anyone down even in a sparring match. Secondly, he had the ability to read minds, and he hadn't seen Viviana harbor any murderous intent towards him.

Now, Viviana was simply stimulated by Jiang Ran's strength several times in a row, so she wanted to take this opportunity to feel how big the gap between herself and Jiang Ran was.

"Banning, Viviana, are you all ready?"

The question from Elder Minghei put the "arrow" on the "string". Viviana nodded without hesitation, so Jiang Ran had no choice but to go ahead with it.

Following Elder Minghei's shout of "Begin!", Viviana took the initiative and controlled six scarlet silver rapiers to attack Jiang Ran from all directions. Jiang Ran tried to use his wooden sword to block the first sword, but the wooden sword was broken in one swoop. He had no choice but to turn defense into escape, using his advantages in speed and flexibility, assisted by "all-round vision" and "computing power enhancement and overclocking" to find a space to survive in the gap between the six scarlet silver rapiers.

For a moment, the training ground was filled with flying scarlet silver swords and young men running around.

·

Outside the martial arts training ground, Elder Yuhong and Elder Minghei stood not far away watching the competition, gradually frowning.

"Augusto... I used to think that this guy was lying when he said he had no family background, but now it seems that maybe he was not lying." Elder Yuhong murmured.

"Haha, what a coincidence, I have the same idea as you now."

Elder Minghei also agreed with Elder Yuhong's point of view, because from the beginning of the competition to now, he had not seen any "signs of formal training" on Banning.

In the Prison Star world, generally speaking, no matter which family or school one comes from, there will be a corresponding "systematic way of fighting."

This fighting style is ingrained in one's bones, and it will become more obvious the longer one practices and the stronger one becomes.

However, neither Elder Yuhong nor Elder Minghei could see any such trace on Banning, as if this kid had never learned how to fight.

Previously in the "Maze Green Ghost Lair", the two elders did not notice this situation because they had no chance to see Banning fight. But now, at close range, Banning's problem was exposed.

To put it bluntly, in the eyes of the two elders, Banning's current fighting style is like that of a wild animal, with no rules at all. He relies purely on his excellent physical fitness and battlefield experience to deal with Viviana.

If I were to use an analogy, Banning is like a humanoid monster, and when he fights, he doesn't feel like a "human combat professional" at all.

"What a waste of resources." Elder Minghei sighed. Elder Yuhong beside him listened and nodded with some regret.

The reason why Elder Minghei said this is because Banning's way of utilizing his physical fitness is too inefficient. If he can master some physical skills and footwork, his strength will definitely be improved to a higher level.

However, on the other hand, Benning's battlefield experience and combat wisdom might be no less than those of the two elders, as he was able to fight Viviana's six scarlet silver rapiers for such a long time in this narrow training ground with his physical ability alone.