Chapter 137. The Girl’s Negotiation

Chapter 137. The Girl’s Negotiation

Mu Yiting’s gaze was fixed on Wu Feng’s shop, captivated by the silhouette of a man.

He seemed very much like someone she had noticed before on Tianling Mountain, that man who had drawn her attention.

“Miss, what’s wrong?”

One of her attendants noticed Mu Yiting suddenly stop and stare into a shop, and asked.

His voice broke Mu Yiting’s train of thought, and she turned her gaze back from the shop.

“Nothing, let’s keep going.”

With that, the group continued their steps towards the conference room.

Originally, there was supposed to be an ambush just as Mu Yiting and the others arrived next to Wu Feng’s shop, when Jun would suddenly give the order to attack.

However, that didn’t happen; everything didn’t go according to plan.

The reason was simple: Jun felt that Lin Nuo had already seen through his plans. He thought that if their people acted, they would definitely be counter-ambushed and would end up getting destroyed.

He had to proceed with caution and figure out a way to deal with this brat called Wu Ying Ge in front of him first.

Speaking of this brat, it was understandable why he wouldn’t attack; he must have some reservations and was wary of Jun’s strength.

So as long as Jun didn’t make a move, he wouldn’t dare to act either.

Lin Nuo, noticing the vendor watching him, wondered, “Hey, brother, I have a letter of introduction. If not for you to close up shop, at least give me the goods. What do you think I am?”

“Alright, I’ll get you the goods. Just put the list on the table.”

After all, Jun was a killer for the Dark Alliance and had been in this business for a long time. There were numerous grudges and vendettas underground, so he had to stay on guard. There was a good chance that this list could be poisoned; one wrong move and he might drop dead.

Best not to touch it.

Lin Nuo complied and placed the list and the letter of introduction on the table.

He found it odd: why the heck does he need to look at the list from several meters away? Does he have farsighted eyes?

Jun took a quick glance at the list; it contained some rare prohibited goods, and the prices were steep. However, he was just pretending to be a vendor and had no idea where the goods were kept.

For now, the priority was to stall Wu Ying Ge, pretending to look for goods while he thought of ways to find the brat’s flaws to launch a surprise attack.

A confrontation in the dark often happens in the blink of an eye, directly taking the enemy’s life without even batting an eye.

And now, they were engaged in this kind of contest, where they appeared to simply retrieve goods from a normal shop, yet hidden within was the danger of a life-threatening ambush.

“Just a moment.”

Jun pretended to look for goods, walking back and forth between the shelves.

Lin Nuo couldn’t shake the feeling that he looked unprofessional—like a piece of wood. He probably was just an apprentice of Wu Feng, learning how to run a black market shop.

However, seeing it this way made Lin Nuo feel sorry for the shop’s future.

Tap, tap, the sound of high heels echoed not far away.

Lin Nuo turned to follow the noise, and saw a group of people in black cloaks, with striking and horrifying symbols on their chests and shoulders.

The Demon Sect, an organization gathering disciples who practiced demonic arts.

At the forefront of the crowd was a stunning girl in a dark purple dress, heavily made-up and incredibly alluring, her long black hair cascading down like a waterfall to her waist.

Hmm?

As Lin Nuo observed the girl’s attire and demeanor, a scene floated into his mind.

In the midst of thousands, the malicious girl, surrounded by countless foes, unleashed a power that shook the heavens, her Demonic Qi overwhelming, turning thousands into souls lost in battle.

Is it her?

A smile crept to the corner of Lin Nuo’s mouth. He hadn’t expected to gain something extra by coming here—he could actually meet her.

The girl walked with the disciples of the Demon Sect, used to scanning her surroundings for movement.

In that brief moment, her gaze locked onto Lin Nuo’s.

She saw a shopkeeper—a boy with a dark face and a scar, wearing a slight smirk, his deep and sharp gaze fixated on her.

That look was like a sharp blade, seemingly piercing the air straight towards her.

She paused, locking eyes with Lin Nuo for a while.

“Miss, do we need to…?”

A disciple from the Demon Sect noticed Lin Nuo’s unfriendly gaze and wanted to get rid of him right away.

“No need, don’t be too sensitive.”

The girl waved her hand slightly, her voice cold,

“We’re almost at the conference room, let’s keep going.”

“Yes, Miss.”

The Demon Sect disciples complied, resuming their steps toward the conference room.

Though her exterior seemed indifferent, the girl couldn’t shake off her concern.

Something about that young man felt strange.

Upon entering the conference room, she was met by Mu Yiting, representing the Helong Hall, who had come to discuss cooperation.

The door to the conference room closed behind them.

…

“Hello, Miss Ling Meng, I’m Mu Yiting, the representative of Helong Hall. I hope we can succeed in our cooperation this time.”

“Hello.”

In response to Mu Yiting’s respectful words, the Demon Sect representative Ling Meng simply replied coldly.

In this negotiation, the Demon Sect held a considerable advantage, so they naturally spoke more assertively.

“There’s no need for pleasantries between us; let’s get straight to the point. Your Demon Sect can cooperate with us, but what benefits are there for us in this partnership?”

Ling Meng, having grown up in the environment of the Demon Sect, knew what to say in which situations. Disliking beat-around-the-bush talk when it came to interests, given her advantageous position, she spoke confidently.

Faced with Ling Meng’s strong words, Mu Yiting had no choice but to swallow her pride, responding respectfully:

“Ling Meng, cooperating with our Helong Hall will certainly bring significant benefits. We’ve brought gifts specifically prepared for you.”

Mu Yiting commanded her attendants to open up the box they brought, revealing various precious spiritual tools and treasures inside.

Ling Meng took a glance and showed disinterest.

She coldly said, “With just these items, it would be difficult for us to establish cooperation. Besides, our Demon Sect has countless spiritual items; what you have is merely the tip of the iceberg. If you want to work with us, you’ll have to allocate some of your territories to us.”

“We can do that, but how do you think it would be reasonable to divide the territories?”

Mu Yiting had no choice but to keep conceding, feeling like a defeated dog waiting to be carved up.

“You are Mu Yiting, right? The daughter of the fourth leader of Helong Hall. I know about your current situation; your internal conflicts make your power very weak. If we were to cooperate with you, it would be akin to opposing a major force of Helong Hall.”

Ling Meng had certainly been involved in numerous negotiations, and before any discussions, she clearly needed to gather information about the other party.

“For me to help you, you will have to submit to the Demon Sect and fall under our command. All your people will likewise be at our disposal.”