Full-Level Fierce Person
Chapter 126 - 102 Third Level

Chapter 126: 102 Third Level

Fang Zhixing turned his head and took a careful look.

The man calling him was a middle-aged male, broad and plump, with a pale, beardless face, holding a white handkerchief and wiping sweat incessantly, clearly exhibiting signs of apparent kidney deficiency.

"May I know who you are?" he asked curiously.

"I am not worthy of your attention."

The man with the white handkerchief approached with a piled smile on his face, nodding and bowing as he clasped his hands together and said, "I am Yao Shancheng, from the Yao Family estate."

Fang Zhixing had never heard of the Yao Family estate and patiently ask, "Do you know me?"

Yao Shancheng hastened to explain, "My Yao Family has significant business dealings with the Iron Casting Hall, and last month when I visited the Iron Casting Hall, I had the good fortune to see Mr. Fang from a distance."

Fang Zhixing understood and nodded with a smile, "Then we do have quite the connection. Do you need something from me?"

Yao Shancheng responded with an apologetic smile, "Just now I ran into Lv Chuanyin, and he mentioned that you were looking for Heavenly Slaughter Grass, is that correct?

Fortuitously, a few days ago, my men found a spot in the Restricted Area that grows a patch of Heavenly Slaughter Grass."

Oh ho!

Fang Zhixing’s mind stirred, but he did not show any delight, responding calmly, "So, what, do you have some Heavenly Slaughter Grass that you want to sell to me?"

However, Yao Shancheng showed a look of regret, spreading his hands and said with a wry smile, "Regrettably, we were unable to pick that Heavenly Slaughter Grass."

Fang Zhixing’s eyebrows raised slightly as he said evenly, "Why, is that place dangerous?"

"Sigh, Mr. Fang, you guessed right on the mark!"

Yao Shancheng’s eyes brightened as he nodded, "That spot has a hot spring, steaming hot, which has attracted a bath-loving ’Four-Armed Black Ape’ that has taken over the area for an extended period."

"Four-Armed Black Ape?"

Fang Zhixing frowned, "What level Mutant Beast?"

Yao Shancheng replied, "We did not dare to provoke that Four-Armed Black Ape, so it’s hard to say its level—it might be Second Level, but it could also be Third Level."

Fang Zhixing nodded, his expression serious, "You’re providing me with this information, what do you want in return? Just say it plainly."

Yao Shancheng hurriedly said, "To tell the truth, this information isn’t all that valuable, I, Yao, wouldn’t dare to ask for any compensation..."

Fang Zhixing interrupted without changing his expression, "In the Restricted Area, the money earned is the money of life and death."

Upon hearing this, Yao Shancheng’s smile suddenly brightened as he said, "There is a considerable amount of Heavenly Slaughter Grass in that patch. If you manage to harvest it successfully and find you have more than you need, could the Yao Family estate sell the remainder on your behalf?"

Fang Zhixing thought for a moment and asked, "How will the profits be divided?"

Yao Shancheng smiled, "A fixed rate, split seventy-thirty, with seventy for you! All storage fees, various administrative fees, and costs for greasing palms during the selling period will be borne by the Yao Family estate."

Fang Zhixing understood and said with a smile, "Good, you’re a reasonable friend; I’ll accept."

Yao Shancheng was overjoyed and said, "If Mr. Fang wishes to check out that place, I’ll arrange for someone to guide you, but you’ll need to make a decision soon, as our team will be leaving here in four days’ time, in the morning."

Fang Zhixing nodded after a moment of silence, "Alright, I’ll go take a look tomorrow."

"That’s settled then, I’ll go make the arrangements."

Yao Shancheng bowed, "Mr. Fang, you should rest early; I won’t disturb you further."

After saying so, he turned and left.

Xigou watched Yao Shancheng walk away, expressing doubt, "Isn’t this too coincidental, could it be a trap?"

Fang Zhixing pondered, "It’s not too coincidental, Yao Shancheng is a merchant with a keen mind, adept at seizing every business opportunity."

Xigou thought it over and agreed, figuring that if Fang Zhixing managed to harvest the Heavenly Slaughter Grass, it would be a win-win outcome; and if not, Yao Shancheng wouldn’t lose anything.

The night passed swiftly.

The next morning, as the sky barely brightened,

The campsite quickly bustled with activity.

All the Hunting Teams got up early, had a quick breakfast, and set off into the Restricted Area.

Fang Zhixing walked out his door and immediately saw a young man waiting outside.

This young man looked honest and a bit naive, with an especially shy smile.

Upon seeing Fang Zhixing, he bowed deeply, "I’ve seen Mr. Fang, I was sent by Boss Yao!"

Fang Zhixing couldn’t help but ask, "What’s your name, and how old are you this year?"

The young man replied, "My name is Xiaobao’er, an orphan with no parents, so I don’t know my last name, and I’m probably sixteen years old this year."

Fang Zhixing understood and said, "Xiaobao’er, lead the way."

Xiaobao’er nodded his head seriously and began walking ahead earnestly.

The two of them, with the dog, entered the basin.

Xiaobao’er was very curious about Xigou, stealing glances at him now and then, and during breaks, he even tried to pet Xigou’s head.

Of course, that resulted in Xigou snarling a few times, scaring him from reaching out carelessly again.

Seeing this, Fang Zhixing couldn’t help but smile.

About three and a half hours later, Xiaobao’er led Fang Zhixing through a pile of chaotic stones and then stopped.

Fang Zhixing looked up to see ahead a plethora of white mist swirling, with a pungent sulfur smell spreading through the air.

Within the mist, silhouettes of tall almond trees loomed, their petals fluttering and falling, landing in a hot spring beneath the trees.

The spring water was green as jade, looking like nectar and ambrosia, warm and slippery.

Glimmering ripples were dotted with almond petals, carried away by the water as they twirled.

Glub glub glub~

An abundance of bubbles continuously emerged from the ground along with the spring water.

The enveloping hot steam diffused around the area.

Splash!

Suddenly, there was a disturbance in the water.

A tall, vague silhouette appeared within the mist, humanoid in shape, about five to six meters tall and imposingly robust, walking upright with four arms swinging back and forth at its sides.

"Four-Armed Black Ape!!"

Fang Zhixing’s pupils shrank as he quickly crouched down.