Spirit Master Girl: Contracting with an SSS-Level School Beauty at the Start
Chapter 502: The Beginning of Turmoil

Chapter 502: Chapter 502: The Beginning of Turmoil

"Yes, they have already started fighting. The Lizard Federation lost the last competition, and they’ve been holding a grudge. The location of the Secret Realm this time is particularly tricky, in a disputed area. They don’t want to contest the rules with us, nor are they willing to develop it cooperatively, so they went straight into combat."

Upon hearing what Qin Wanfeng said, Xiao Zhan couldn’t help but fall silent.

He hadn’t expected them to start fighting just like that; this was a war between two major federations, after all.

How could the Lizard Federation dare to do this?

Have they forgotten the lessons from the past?

But then he remembered the Lizard Federation’s attitude of always acting like they were the best in the world, and he understood.

After decades of peace, they couldn’t suppress their restless hearts and wanted to test their own strength.

Heh, Xiao Zhan shook his head.

Qin Wanfeng continued, "Given the situation here, negotiations on your side are progressing swiftly. Otherwise, according to the usual way of doing things, it would take at least half a year to come to an agreement."

Xiao Zhan nodded; that made sense.

This kind of major Secret Realm, containing enormously abundant resources, visible and invisible, there’s a high chance that something would emerge, causing both parties to fight fiercely.

Therefore, generally, to prevent such situations, both parties would send their own people to jointly explore and organize the resources within the Secret Realm.

Once all resources were accounted for, they would then proceed to allocation.

Such crude methods of drawing a line for division are almost never used.

Xiao Zhan then had another question, "Just a conflict at the Southwest Border can’t be enough to keep the higher-ups too occupied to manage this situation, can it?"

"That’s true, but it’s not just the Southwest Border, similar situations have emerged elsewhere like in the East Sea. "

This made Xiao Zhan’s eyebrows shoot up, "Is there a Secret Realm there too?"

"Not entirely. A Demon Beast has appeared in the waters of the East Sea. Preliminary analysis indicates it is of the Seventh Grade. Although it hasn’t done any damage yet, there are already signs of threat. Also, a Holy Snow Lotus has appeared on the Western Holy Mountain. It is of the same Seventh Grade and not yet mature, but it has already attracted covetous attention, with people slowly infiltrating the area."

"How come so many things have cropped up all at once?" Xiao Zhan exclaimed, surprised.

Both a Seventh Grade great Demon and Seventh Grade Holy Medicine, these kinds of things were extremely rare in the past, sought but seldom found.

And now they appear all at once.

However, at the mention of the Holy Snow Lotus, Xiao Zhan’s heart stirred again, because he had seen this name on the list given by Liu Xin.

Seventh Grade Holy Medicine, a definite great tonic. If Xiao Zhan could get his hands on it, extending his life by a year or more would not be a problem.

"So, speaking of which, the Northern Bear Federation must have encountered similar events; otherwise, they wouldn’t have agreed so quickly." Xiao Zhan speculated.

Qin Wanfeng nodded, "Indeed, some incidents have occurred, but their troubles aren’t as numerous as ours. In any case, I mainly wanted to remind you to be careful. I have a feeling that something big is going to happen soon!"

"That’s not a feeling; that’s a fact yet to occur," Xiao Zhan half-joked.

A big event is bound to happen—how soon is soon? Without a timeline, it’s a certainty.

"Alright, I just wanted to give you a heads-up. I’ve got other things to attend to, so I won’t chat any longer." After saying that, Qin Wanfeng cut off the communication.

Xiao Zhan listened to the busy tone, somewhat surprised. He hadn’t expected Qin Wanfeng was really just calling to give him a heads-up.

He felt somewhat touched; apart from the Ye Family, Qin Wanfeng was the first one to take such good care of him.

"Drat, I forgot to ask him when the Holy Snow Lotus blooms," Xiao Zhan slapped his thigh, then quickly picked up the communicator to call him back.

But it showed no answer.

Just a moment ago they were chatting, and the next moment, no connection.

He really must be busy.

Xiao Zhan put away the communicator, "Oh well, I can get the information from others too."

Then he summoned Hose, "Look into the matter of the Holy Snow Lotus appearing on the Western Holy Mountain. Find out when it blooms and what powers are taking action. Investigate everything you can clearly."

"Yes."

Hose took the command and went to investigate immediately.

Time quickly moved on to the evening.

Liu Xin had a busy day. She came back from outside, dumped the stuff she had collected on the ground, with a face of displeasure, "I’m so tired; I’m just a frail woman, who can endure running all over the hills like this, I can’t stand it!"

"Weren’t people assigned to assist you?" Xiao Zhan said.

"What use is that if I still have to go? Can they collect it on their own?"

"Then I can’t help it. Many things only you recognize, and only you know the methods of harvesting; others are not capable of it, you have to do it yourself."

"I don’t care, I have to pick Spirit Fruits during the day, and make tonic medicine for you at night, I’m exhausted, I’m not going tomorrow," Liu Xin pouted.

Now she spoke with much more firmness than before.

Before her breakthrough to the SSS-tier, Xiao Zhan’s words were law for her.

But now, having reached SSS-tier, she had the confidence to negotiate with Xiao Zhan, so she began to assert herself again.

Seeing Liu Xin’s attitude, Xiao Zhan knew she didn’t really mean to refuse, it was just her way of negotiating.

So, he asked, "Tell me straight, what do you want me to do?"

"Come with me."

"Together?" Xiao Zhan glanced at Ye Youlong, who remained indifferent, not saying anything.

He shook his head, "No, I can’t, I’m the Commander here, I can’t leave."

"This Commander’s role is just for show, it doesn’t matter whether you’re here or not, the Northern Bear Federation isn’t foolish, nothing would happen."

"That still won’t work," Xiao Zhan firmly denied.

"Sigh, why are you so nervous? I’m not asking you to go alone, you can bring your wife along," Liu Xin shifted her approach angle with a spin of her eyes.

This comment made Xiao Zhan, who wasn’t bothered before, suddenly feel somewhat awkward.

"I won’t go alone with you either, don’t frame me, if you don’t go, fine. If I die, you’ll be the first I take with me."

"Take me with you then, I’ll enjoy myself right before I die, it’s better than working myself to death without any benefit," Liu Xin huffed, haughtily crossing her arms and turning her head away.’

"You...!"

Xiao Zhan’s chest suddenly felt blocked; he had not realized this woman could be so defiant before.

"Really think I can’t handle you?" Xiao Zhan’s face grew stern.

"Then bring it on," Liu Xin said nonchalantly.