Spirit Master Girl: Contracting with an SSS-Level School Beauty at the Start
Chapter 507: The Gift Not Granted by the Owner’s Consent

Chapter 507: Chapter 507: The Gift Not Granted by the Owner’s Consent

Zhu Rong took out a map and marked the location of the Seventh Grade Spiritual Fruit on it.

Seeing the location, Xiao Zhan frowned instantly, a wave of anger appearing on his face, "Are you kidding me!"

The location of this Seventh Grade Spiritual Fruit was not on his side at all, but rather it grew in the territory of the Northern Bear Federation.

How was Xiao Zhan supposed to retrieve it?

But Zhu Rong didn’t hurry or panic, instead gazing directly into Xiao Zhan’s furiously enraged eyes, like a calm frog hiding from a storm, and said, "Seventh Grade Spiritual Fruit, whether you want it or not is the question."

"Nonsense, of course I want it."

There was only one plant in the entire Secret Realm, how could he not desire it?

"If you want it, then that’s settled. As for its location, what does it matter?" Zhu Rong said.

Listening to her, Xiao Zhan knew this girl wasn’t one to play by the rules inside.

But the thing’s location was in the jurisdiction of the Northern Bear Federation, heavily guarded. Once discovered or caught, it wouldn’t be as simple as just stealing something.

Xiao Zhan looked at her and asked, "Do you have a good plan?"

"No, I’m only responsible for providing the location. How to get it, I think that should be what you’re best at."

Xiao Zhan was somewhat impressed by this woman’s courage in speaking. He said, "I’ve never been against doing this kind of thing, but you should be very clear what this implies. Once we go for it, we can’t afford to fail. Otherwise, it will be very troublesome."

Zhu Rong similarly looked into Xiao Zhan’s eyes, "It will be troublesome, but you can choose not to do it now. Of course, if someone catches you out, you can throw me out to take the blame."

Zhu Rong appeared rather nonchalant.

"Throw you out to take the blame?" Xiao Zhan was stunned for a moment.

"Yeah, with my abilities, wherever I go, I’m always sought after. If I take the blame, they’ll certainly agree, so you won’t have any trouble."

Xiao Zhan never expected this woman would have such an idea.

Although he knew she was joking.

"Then you’ve clearly misunderstood the trouble I’m talking about."

"What trouble is that?"

Xiao Zhan looked into her eyes, a cold light flashing within, "I mean killing them all, finding a legitimate reason to do so would be very troublesome."

Zhu Rong: ???

A hint of astonishment crossed her beautiful face; she never expected Xiao Zhan to mean this.

Xiao Zhan said what he wanted to say and turned to leave.

Watching Xiao Zhan’s back as he walked away, she suddenly felt an inexplicable charm in him, a charm that quietly nestled into her heart and took root without a sound.

"The person’s already left and you’re still looking. He’s a married man, after all." Lost in her reverie, a familiar voice quietly reached her ears.

It was her sisterhood friend, Xiao Ying.

"What nonsense are you talking about?" Zhu Rong glared at Xiao Ying without any good humor.

Xiao Ying laughed even more joyously.

She looked at Xiao Zhan’s departing figure, nodding appreciatively, "Well, that thing he said earlier was quite domineering. If he didn’t have a wife, I’d be enchanted by him."

"I think you’re already quite smitten," Zhu Rong said, and then she started packing up her things for the day’s work.

Xiao Ying hurried forward to help.

While packing, she spoke again, "The tribal prophecy, aren’t you going to seize it? You came here especially for him."

Zhu Rong paused in her movements, asking with confusion, "What do you mean I came especially for him?"

"Aren’t you?"

"I was just curious to have a look, I didn’t come especially for him. Don’t use such ambiguous words."

"Well, it doesn’t matter anyway, you’ve already come, haven’t you? The gears of fate have begun to turn."

"You and your vague prophecies, talking like you understand everything clearly."

"That’s because I’m the little prophet."

"Alright, time to get to work, my little prophet."

...

Several days passed in this manner.

Xiao Zhan was waiting for the maturation of the Seventh Grade Spiritual Fruit, while making all the preliminary preparations.

The maturation of a Seventh Grade Spiritual Fruit would inevitably attract powerful Demon Beasts to fight over it.

Xiao Zhan figured he could use the Demon Beasts to create chaos and then seize the opportunity to take the fruit for himself.

During these few days, he also observed that indeed there were several Demon Beasts nearing that location.

At night.

When Xiao Zhan was preparing to sleep, he suddenly heard the sounds of singing and dancing coming from outside.

Looking carefully, it was coming from the Northern Bear Federation.

Xiao Zhan immediately called a soldier to ask what was happening.

"Reporting to the General, today is the Northern Bear Federation’s Winter Festival, and they are celebrating."

Celebrating?

They sure know how to let loose, not the slightest fear of a surprise attack from us.

Xiao Zhan paid them no attention; the Winter Festival was an important holiday for the Northern Bear Federation, so it was normal for them to relax a bit.

He ordered the soldiers to carry on with their duties, then prepared to go to bed.

But not long after he lay down, a soldier came in again to report, "General, Commander Chernokov of the Northern Bear Federation sends holiday greetings and invites you to join in the celebration."

Inviting me?

He must be crazy.

"Tell him I appreciate the gesture, but I will not be attending the celebration."

"Yes sir."

The soldier relayed the message, but quickly returned, "General, Commander Chernokov is waiting outside our defensive line with a gift, hoping for a chance to meet with you."

Xiao Zhan’s eyebrows furrowed slightly.

What the hell is Chernokov trying to do? Lowering himself to this extent?

Under normal circumstances, once declined, people wouldn’t shamelessly insist, but here he was, making an active approach.

There’s no way a weasel is visiting the chickens for a holiday greeting without an ulterior motive.

"How about we go take a look and see what he’s up to?" Ye Youlong suggested at his side.

Xiao Zhan thought it over and agreed with Ye Youlong’s idea.

After all, their territories were adjacent; just in case Chernokov was plotting something, they had to be cautious.

So Xiao Zhan got dressed and headed out of the camp with Ye Youlong.

Hose and Li Teng also followed along.

Chernokov had been waiting outside the defensive line for a long time, and when he saw Xiao Zhan and his companion coming out, he immediately greeted them with an enthusiastic smile, "Hello, General Xiao, Lady Xiao, I’ve long heard of your great names, and I’ve always wanted to get to know you, but I’ve been too busy with affairs, I’m sorry. Today is our Northern Bear Federation’s traditional Winter Festival; by our customs, we should enjoy this joyous occasion with friends. I wonder if General Xiao and your lady can do me the honor of joining us to share this wonderful time."

The moment he said that, it sounded fishy.

We don’t even know each other, and there’s some hostility; who invites someone to celebrate the holidays upon first meeting?

Xiao Zhan intended to outright refuse.

But at that moment, Ye Youlong communicated through a secret message, "Why not see what tricks they’re up to? We still need to acquire the Spiritual Fruit, right? This might be an opportunity."

Hearing his wife’s words, Xiao Zhan agreed.

But he corrected her, "We’re not stealing; it’s an ’unauthorized gift’ without the owner’s consent."