Netherworld Retrograde
Chapter 305 - 143: Traitor and the Deal_2

Chapter 305: Chapter 143: Traitor and the Deal_2

Ah, Little Mad King!

If not for the Old Mad King’s strong restriction on her breakthrough, she would probably already have achieved the Seventh Awakening by now.

She is two years older than Li Yelai, currently 26 years old, a twenty-six-year-old Seventh Awakening Spiritual Ability User, just one step away from becoming Supreme!

Who would dare say her talent is low?

The Doll as well, the Doll’s age is similar to Li Yelai’s, but she is always on the verge of breaking through to the Sixth Sense.

A 24-year-old Sixth-Sense, she will be the youngest team leader in history, and that is also quite terrifying.

Next are those young team leaders, at least the team leaders of the East City Branch are all around 30 years old, and they are also very impressive.

Therefore, Li Yelai really wanted to know who the people on the list were, will code names such as ’Night General’ appear on it?

Li Yelai suspected that the so-called official variable mentioned by the Book Holder was himself.

Because of his Calamity, the officials canceled the Spiritual Energy Phased Array plan.

Because of his trade with Mr. Shadow, the officials did not use the Spiritual Energy Phased Array a second time.

Thus changing the Book Holder’s deductions.

But one of his guises, ’Copper Face’ also appeared on the list.

If he really was the so-called variable, then the ’Copper Face’ he represents shouldn’t be able to be on the list, right?

Li Yelai suspected that he could not completely escape the Book of Destiny.

Or could it be... Li Yelai’s gaze grew solemn, that his Calamity could temporarily disturb the so-called destiny’s path?

If that was really the case, then Li Yelai had used the Face several times in the Disaster Fog, it indeed might have changed a lot.

But the Book Holder shook his head and said, "Currently, there are no suspects. I will contact you later to test them."

Li Yelai nodded, then copied all three formulas for the Fourth Awakening Magic Potion.

After placing them in his inner pocket, he ended the private conversation.

As he left the private space, the Book Holder reached out and tapped the table, saying, "Copper Face will become a new Ark Chosen One."

Deeper within the ark, a voice agreed, "Agreed."

Everyone present was astonished and looked at Li Yelai with strange eyes.

Everyone present was astute and understood that the Book Holder was vouching for Copper Face.

The implicit message was that Copper Face might betray the Golden Armor.

"Sure enough, a betrayer!"

"Well, that’s not surprising."

"In order to hide his identity, he used a spokesperson, but it turned out to be the breeding ground for ambition."

"After encountering the Slaughter Insect Swarm, the organization’s strength must have suffered a heavy blow. It’s indeed a good opportunity to seize power."

The Ark Chosen Ones discussed quietly amongst themselves, but they weren’t particularly interested.

After all, there were similar individuals among them.

Li Yelai also took the opportunity to say, "I need to make a trade, poison or equipment that can kill a Five Senses or even a Sixth-Sense Spiritual Ability User."

Ho, are you planning to kill the Golden Armor outright? Playing your hand openly?

There was mockery in everyone’s eyes.

One of the Ark Chosen Ones smiled and said, "What can you offer in exchange? The trade items you bring now are probably being closely guarded by the Golden Armor, aren’t they?"

"Indeed, the goods I brought are under strict guard, and he’s on guard against me as well. So, I need to get the goods first, and we can complete the trade next time."

"If it works out, the trade item will be his Mysterious Material!" Li Yelai let out a low chuckle: "If it fails, you can go ask for it from him yourselves. I won’t be able to show up again."

The chilly and ruthless demeanor Li Yelai displayed made everyone take notice.

Many electors frowned, thinking that ’Copper Face’ was too shameless and vicious.

But quite a few Ark Chosen Ones were intrigued.

After all, as a Five Senses Spiritual Ability User, the Mysterious Material of the Golden Armor was still very precious.

"Sure, what level is he currently at? Is he a Five Senses or a Sixth Sense Spiritual Ability User?" an Ark Chosen One asked with a laugh, surprisingly it was Buttercup, the Black Umbrella. He had even collaborated with ’Golden Armor’.

"Lord Black Umbrella, he has already obtained the Magic Potion, but due to his injuries and the Disaster Fog, he has not yet broken through to the Sixth Sense and has delayed until now. He is about to attempt the breakthrough," Li Yelai smiled. "I will make my move at that time."

"A very good opportunity, if you’re lucky, you might even obtain the Sixth Sense’s Mysterious Material," Black Umbrella also laughed.

Of course, he couldn’t wait for Golden Armor and his organization to suffer heavy losses, so he could better snatch the Spirit Extinguisher away.

After all, once Golden Armor died, there would be no one in his organization capable of blocking him.

So, he said, "I have a dose of Black Corpse Poison..."

Another Ark Chosen One interjected, "I have a Summoning Thunder Ore Crystal. If you attack during his breakthrough, it should be enough to kill him."

Black Umbrella glanced at that person, nonchalantly saying, "Then the effect of the Summoning Thunder Ore Crystal is better. Trade with him."

"Thank you both," Li Yelai responded and completed the transaction with that Ark Chosen One.

The Summoning Thunder Ore Crystal, as the name suggests, is a Mineral Crystal containing the power of thunder.

Like a crystal, it wrapped red thunder within.

Once the crystal shattered, it would summon a terrifyingly powerful and dreadful thunder.

From the far-off Kunlun Giant City’s faced Forbidden Zone, the Thunder Zone, it was a product from there.

"Be careful not to break it," the Ark Chosen One laughed. "Otherwise, you’ll be reduced to ashes. And I’m looking forward to a good show."

Indeed a joker, Li Yelai nodded and carefully placed the Mineral Crystal in his pocket.

Then, everyone began their separate transactions.

Li Yelai went to find ’Chu He’: "Lord Chu He, I’d like to trade with you — in private."

"Alright," Chu He was a mysterious man dressed in a pitch-black cloak, carrying a giant sword on his back. He stood tall, at an imposing height of roughly two meters and thirty centimeters. Even seated with the broadsword laid across the table, he exuded an aura of overwhelming presence.

He accepted Li Yelai’s trade request and the two immediately entered a private space.

"What do you need to trade?" Chu He asked nonchalantly, with arms crossed over his chest. "I am quite far from No.3 Border City, not free to help you kill Golden Armor."

"Lord Chu He jests. My reason for approaching you this time, is to propose a trade for an Ancient Dragon Heart, and if you have the corpse of a warhorse-class Extraordinary Creature, I plan to trade for that as well," Li Yelai stated.

"The latter, easy, as for the Ancient Dragon..." Chu He smiled, "I indeed have plans to hunt Ancient Dragons lately, but what will you trade with me for it?"

A flash before Li Yelai, and on the floor appeared his prepared bucket of Scarlet Tree Liquid, Dragon-Devouring Thorn, Indomitable Thorns, Insect Race materials, a large bucket of Pure Biomass.

These were his personal supplies, as well as the ones officially provided to him for the transaction of his mount.

Chu He silently observed these materials for a moment, then suddenly beckoned. A bucket of Scarlet Tree Liquid appeared on his table.

"Containing a part of the Golden Tree’s Life Force... this liquid, what are its effects?" Chu He leaned forward as he asked, seemingly very interested.

Li Yelai breathed a sigh of relief inwardly and immediately replied, "Scarlet Tree Liquid can risk-free enhance one’s physique and rapidly heal injuries within a short time. However, there is a limit — a single person can absorb at most about fifty kilograms."

"Hmm, indeed a fine item," Chu He appraised before picking up the Pure Biomass.

"This is..."

"Pure Biomass from the Insect Swarm, it’s a raw material for Extraordinary Medicine," Li Yelai explained.

"It seems you have gotten quite a few good items, no wonder you want to..." Chu He chuckled, "How much more of the Scarlet Tree Liquid and Biomass do you have?"

"I have only this much Biomass, I can’t trade more. You know my situation; if I don’t bring back something appropriate, I face grim prospects."

Chu He nodded, "Understood, after all, you haven’t yet killed Golden Armor, you’re not the one calling the shots. I can understand your determination to kill Golden Armor."

Li Yelai smiled in response, "As for the Scarlet Tree Liquid, how much more do you need?"

"Let’s do this, I’ll take your Biomass, and if you can bring out two hundred kilograms of Scarlet Tree Liquid, I will help you hunt down an Ancient Dragon and deliver its heart to you within three days."

Seventy kilograms of Pure Biomass and two hundred kilograms of Scarlet Tree Liquid in exchange for an Ancient Dragon Heart.

He pondered whether this was a loss or not, Li Yelai hesitated.

The value of these supplies had already exceeded the price of a Four Awakenings Magic Potion, and hunting an Ancient Dragon... really, Li Yelai only wanted a heart, not all the other Extraordinary Materials for himself.

"Rest assured, I, Chu He, am most trustworthy; I won’t let you suffer a loss. You want the heart for a Magic Potion, right? Although I’m not clear what type of Magic Potion. But that Ancient Dragon is quite special, belonging to the Overlord Level Ancient Thunder Dragon, Gulan Sanks. Carelessly using its magic potion can, at best, be ineffective, at worst, cause one to explode and die."

"So, I’m giving you information for free. If you use it to make a Magic Potion, and obtain certain abilities, you’ll need to be struck by thunder first!"