This assassin is upright

Chapter 453 The Delayed Deal

"This is it."

Black Hawk stopped in front of an inconspicuous little house at the end of a street.

"I wonder if old Geler is still here."

"Old Gele?" Yu Zhun asked with curiosity.

The rat beside him immediately spoke up to answer, "Old Geler is the owner of this shop. He worked in an excavation team for decades, and later paid a price to become a citizen of the City of Floating Ash."

"Don't be fooled by the fact that this shop looks simple on the surface. It's actually quite complex. Old Geler had a lot of connections when he was in the excavation team, and his connections have expanded even further after entering the City of Floating Ash." Rat lowered his voice a few decibels as he said this. "It's said that he even has big shots from the inner city behind him."

"And because he used to be a member of an excavation team, Old Geler doesn't discriminate against us excavation team members, and his offer is quite fair."

"Therefore, he is the best buyer for our purified plutonium."

"I understand." Yu Zhun nodded knowingly. "Did you deal with him the last time you came to Floating Ash City?"

"Of course," the mouse nodded. "But so much time has passed, I wonder if he still recognizes us."

"I don't know you? I'll never recognize you!" A sinister voice came from behind the rat. "Last time you came here, you were sly and tried to steal one of my newly acquired developer chips."

"Uh...hehe~" The mouse turned around awkwardly and looked at a one-eyed old man with white hair and beard who had appeared behind him at some point. "I just had never seen that thing before, so I wanted to take a look. I really didn't mean to steal it."

Yu Zhun looked at the old man with some trepidation; the man had silently come up behind him without him noticing at all.

"A new recruit from your Black Hawk team?" Old Gler looked Yu Zhun up and down with his one eye. "He's got delicate skin."

As he spoke, he grinned, revealing a somewhat frightening smile. "Tie them up and send them to those guys in the inner city as toys. They'd definitely love them."

After saying that, seeing that Yu Zhun's expression did not change at all, Old Gele shook his head with boredom, "You can't even scare me, how boring."

“No.” Yu Zhun shook his head and said very seriously, “I’m waiting for you to take me to the inner city.”

Old Geler paused for a moment, then burst into laughter. "Interesting. I haven't met such an interesting lad in a long time."

"It seems your team has gained a decent new recruit." Old Gler turned to look at Black Hawk, his expression filled with a hint of reminiscence and wistfulness.

However, he quickly regained his composure.

"Tell me, what are you asking me to trade this time?"

"Let's go inside and talk." Black Hawk didn't speak, but simply stepped into the interior of Old Geler's shop.

Once he was all alone, he carefully took out the purified plutonium.

When the faintly shimmering silver was exposed to old Geller's view, his pupils contracted sharply, and he almost pounced on it, grabbing the piece of plutonium to examine it closely before placing it on a precision scale to weigh it.

“673.2 grams.” He looked sharply at Black Hawk, his breathing quickening, and a glint of light flashed in his slightly cloudy single eye.

"Do you know what this is?"

“Purified plutonium,” Black Hawk chuckled. “And very highly purified.”

"Where did you get this?" Old Geller couldn't help but ask.

But then he realized his question was inappropriate and shook his head, "Never mind, I didn't ask."

"You've come at the right time. Plutonium purification technology is almost extinct in the new era. It's difficult to purify it using conventional methods. The amount left over from the old era is decreasing with each use, and it's already extremely scarce."

At this point, old Gerler smiled.

"I can take this, but it might take a while."

It will take a while?

Upon hearing this, all five members of the Black Hawk team frowned simultaneously.

Everyone understands the principle that possessing a treasure is a crime, and holding such a large sum of wealth has already brought considerable risks to the five members of Black Hawk Team.

That's why they urgently need to monetize this refined plutonium and exchange it for something that can enhance their respective strengths, thereby reducing the risks.

After finally getting into the city, Old Gerler said we had to wait?
“The last time I went to the city, you quickly got me what I needed,” Black Hawk said in a deep voice, frowning.

“Hey, Black Hawk kid.” Old Geller couldn’t help but roll his eyes. “I may be old, but my memory is still pretty good.”

“Last time you came to me, it was to exchange for half a ton of fourth-order alloy to forge your weapon.” At this point, Old Geler pointed to the purified plutonium, “but this time, you’ve brought more than a pound of purified plutonium.”

Do you know how big the value difference is between these two?

Old Geler rolled his eyes. "The density of fourth-order alloys is extremely high. Half a ton is only the size of a head. If this purified plutonium were converted into fourth-order alloys, it could fill a hundred small shops like mine, or even more!"

"This..." Black Hawk was speechless for a moment after hearing what Old Geler said.

He also realized that he seemed to have oversimplified the process of monetizing this refined plutonium. "So, how long do I need to wait?"

"Let me be blunt with you, I personally cannot consume this refined plutonium," Old Geller said slowly. "Even selling myself wouldn't be enough."

"However, I can introduce you to someone who can afford it."

"Don't worry about their credibility. I guarantee with my life that they are someone who is absolutely willing to pay."

Upon hearing this, the expressions of the Black Hawk team members changed slightly.

After a moment, Yu Zhun suddenly spoke up, "The person you're talking about, it can't be some big shot from the inner city, can it?"

Old Gele glanced at Yu Zhun with some surprise, "I didn't expect that a complete stranger like you would have heard of my rumors."

“However, you guessed correctly.” Old Gler nodded slightly. “The person I’m going to introduce to you is indeed a big shot in the inner city.”

"However, communication between the inner city and the outer city is quite difficult because you are both evolved beings and cybernetic modifiers. The other party can only temporarily leave the inner city and come out to negotiate with you, which will take some time."

At this point, old Geler paused, seemingly considering and weighing his options, before decisively saying, "Four days."

"I will bring that person to you in four days at most to make a deal."

"Four days..." The members of the Black Hawk team exchanged glances.

Four days is neither a long nor a short time; it's just within their tolerance limit.

"In that case, see you in four days." Black Hawk grabbed the piece of purified plutonium and stuffed it back into his pocket. The rough action made Old Geler's lips twitch.

"Old Geler, don't even think about any crooked ideas." Black Hawk's eyes sharpened instantly, and his powerful aura, belonging to the third rank, pressed down on the other party. "My ability happens to counter your stealth ability. Once I find out that you're trying to trick us, I guarantee you'll be the first to die."

"What a spirited young man." Old Gler shook his head and chuckled. "Don't worry, Black Hawk, I'm no longer the 'Silent Thief' I used to be."

"Right now, I'm just an honest and trustworthy old merchant in the City of Floating Ash."

Black Hawk gave the other person a deep look, and then suddenly spoke.

"And one more thing."

"We need two bottles of Tier 3 Evolution Potions."

"Oh?" Old Gele looked surprised and chuckled as he looked at Wolf Fang and Iron Tower. "Haven't seen you for a while, and you're already at the third tier?" Wolf Fang and Iron Tower exchanged a glance but remained silent.

They saw Black Hawk quietly make a "be quiet" gesture.

"Don't ask so many questions," Black Hawk said sullenly. "You should have this, shouldn't you?"

"Yes, of course!" Old Geler laughed heartily, turned around and rummaged through the cabinet, quickly finding two glass jars.

“Take these. This is the latest Tier 3 gene drug from Order Island. It’s more stable and less risky than the old version. I only have two bottles.” After saying that, Old Gler winked at Black Hawk. “They’re all yours.”

Ignoring Old Geler's conciliatory glances, Black Hawk took the gene drug, examined it, and after confirming it was correct, slowly asked, "How much?"

“No money needed.” Old Geler chuckled. “Although the Tier 3 gene drug is quite valuable, our friendship is priceless.”

"speak English."

“Alright, Black Hawk, you’re still as direct as ever.” Old Geller sighed. “Consider this a deposit for that piece of refined plutonium.”

“Sure.” Black Hawk nodded slightly, then asked, “What’s the highest grade of alloy you have here?”

"Huh?" Old Geler was taken aback. "Black Hawk, even though you're already at Tier 3, you should still be able to use this Tier 4 alloy knife, right?"

“Enough with the nonsense,” Black Hawk said calmly. “I need enough weight to forge a dagger.”

"Two." Yu Zhun said quietly from the side.

He's using a dagger now because it's the only one he has.

Having long been accustomed to using two daggers, he was at his peak with both daggers.

"Two then." Black Hawk nodded, without asking any further questions.

And in that instant, old Gröder realized who needed the alloy.

He smiled and glanced at Yu Zhun, then pondered for a moment.

“If you only need enough to forge two daggers, I happen to have a piece of fifth-grade alloy that would be suitable.” After saying this, Old Geler quickly rummaged through the cabinet and found a piece of bright purplish-black metal, which he placed on the table.

The piece of metal was no bigger than two palms, but the moment it was placed on the table, the table creaked and the surface sank slightly.

"This fifth-grade alloy is quite heavy, I wonder if you can handle it..."

Before Old Geler could finish speaking, Yu Zhun had already picked up the piece of alloy.

It felt extremely heavy in his hand, almost half a ton, or even heavier. This heavy feeling made Yu Zhun feel very uncomfortable.

But this feeling of discomfort subsided at an extremely fast pace.

That's the mutation inducer taking effect.

Considering that his evolution would continue in the future and that the weight of this alloy would soon become easy for him, Yu Zhun decided to choose it.

After all, the purplish-black color, similar to that of the Netherworld series weapons, suited his eye.

"That's it." Yu Zhun looked up at Old Gele, "Consider it a deposit..."

"No, no, no!" Old Geler shook his head frantically. "Kid, you can't take advantage of me like this. I'm a businessman, not a philanthropist."

"This alloy is worth 4.2 million Tula."

"So expensive?" Yu Zhun was taken aback.

Although he had sold a lot of valuable items before, he only received two million Tula, which was already a huge sum of money. However, he was still more than half short of buying this small piece of alloy.

"Kid, this is a fifth-tier alloy." Old Geler shook his head. "Have you ever seen a fifth-tier evolved being?"

“…No.” Yu Zhun answered truthfully.

"The fifth tier is a huge watershed," Old Geler said in a deep voice. "Whether it is a fifth-tier evolver or a fifth-tier mutated beast, they are extremely rare in the world, and fifth-tier alloys can cope with the strength of the fifth tier."

"This price is already a friendly price."

Upon hearing this, Yu Zhun looked at Black Hawk.

Black Hawk shook his head slightly, indicating that Old Geller was right.

"Wolf Fang, Iron Tower," he said calmly, "borrow money."

Without saying a word, the two took out their money bags and threw them to Yu Zhun.

“This…” Yu Zhun was stunned for a moment, then realized that the money the two of them had originally planned to use to buy gene drugs had not been used, and immediately felt relieved.

"I'll pay you back when I sell the purified plutonium." After saying that, Yu Zhun counted out 420 purple gold coins made of a special alloy, each worth 10,000, and handed them to the other party. "This fifth-grade alloy is mine."

"Of course," old Gerler nodded with a smile.

Is there anything else you want to buy?

“That’s all.” Black Hawk shook his head. “See you in four days.”

After saying that, he turned and left with his team.

As they left Old Gle's shop, Rat couldn't help but ask, "Captain, are we really going to have to wait four days? What if this guy is thinking of messing with us because the price of purified plutonium is too high?"

“Even so, we have no other choice.” Black Hawk’s eyes showed a hint of helplessness. “In the City of Floating Ash, Old Geler is the only big merchant we have dealt with before. The others whose backgrounds we don’t know are much riskier.”

“And…” Black Hawk’s eyes sharpened, “I gave him a chance.”

"Give him a chance?" The mouse paused, not understanding.

"The captain buying the Tier 3 gene drug from Old Geler is giving the other side an opportunity to attack us," Yu Zhun explained from the side. "The other side doesn't know anything about Wolf Fang and Iron Tower."

"Four days is the right amount of time to digest the drug if we use the third-tier gene drug immediately, which will give us more confidence in the transaction."

"So Old Geler will definitely mistakenly believe that Wolf Fang and Iron Tower will immediately use the Tier 3 gene drug. During the period when the gene drug is effective, the two of them will be essentially without combat power, which will be the weakest point for our team."

After listening to Yu Zhun's analysis, everyone suddenly looked enlightened.

"So that's what you were thinking, Captain?" Wolf Fang was somewhat surprised. "No wonder you gestured for us to keep quiet earlier."

“Hmm.” Black Hawk gave Yu Zhun an approving look and slowly said, “That is indeed what I think.”

"Only by showing weakness to the enemy can we catch them off guard."

“However, that’s not entirely true.” Black Hawk paused slightly. “Although Wolf Fang and Iron Tower can’t use gene drugs for the time being, I plan to let you use that fifth-order alloy right now.”

"Me?" Yu Zhun was taken aback for a moment, and then noticed that, led by Black Hawk, they seemed to have arrived in an unfamiliar place.

"Captain, where are we going?"

“Go to the place where you forge my longsword.” Black Hawk stroked the longsword that had accompanied him in countless battles and spoke softly, “That person is the best craftsman I have ever seen who forges cold weapons. He uses only the most primitive forging techniques, yet he can create excellent weapons that combine sharpness and hardness.”

(End of this chapter)