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Chapter 457 The Opening and the Countdown to the Mission
Seeing Luo Yi, who had just clashed with Wo Yin and was unfathomable.

Before he could even throw a punch, Fang Yi, whom he was about to spar with, was present.

His right hand then deformed, and a faint cracking sound, indicating a breakage, was heard.

The thought flashed through my mind: "There are other experts?"

[How come this person's actions came without warning, making it impossible to discern their abilities?]

This technique is utterly unheard of; you won't find another like it in the entire kingdom.

After a fleeting thought, "No wonder this person dared to stand next to Captain Woyin and this guy!"

Everyone then took a few steps back in perfect unison.

This further expanded the 'arena' reserved for Luo Yi and Fang Yi.

To avoid being affected by the upcoming sparring match.

At the same time, he looked at the foolish person who wanted to make peace.
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Ignoring the notification sound from the [Human Elixir Method] that said, "Based on skill feedback calculations, there is a 67% probability that the target's body is not a native flesh body, and a 78% probability that it is a bionic body made of special materials."

Fang Yi also turned his head to look at the man who had squeezed through the crowd, smiling as he watched the two men claim that they wanted to "turn hostility into friendship."

Or perhaps the person he encountered at that stronghold was quite extraordinary, a reincarnator who called himself Li Zhi.

The other person was still wearing that very gorgeous and dazzling outfit.

Clothes that can be described as flashy but impractical.

But he was no longer as disheveled as before.

At this moment, the businessman's complexion had improved considerably.

Several muscular and imposing mercenaries surrounded him.

The Zero Hour Calculation had already told Fang Yi that these people's vitality was among the top tier of the mercenaries in the square.

If we were to use a mercenary rank analogy, it would be roughly equivalent to an Elite lv3 level, capable of easily handling Apprentice-level monsters.

Clearly, this businessman was present that night and after arriving in the town.

They also fully leveraged their strengths, gained certain advantages, and attracted a group of people.
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Before Fang Yi could reply, Luo Yi, who was already about to lash out after feeling wronged, did not vent his anger on himself.

This will allow the [Ren Dan Fa] method to collect further data.

Instead, he turned his head directly and began breathing on the merchant.

"Want to be the middleman?"

"You think you're worthy with this little bit of skill?"
"Who gave you the audacity to interrupt?"

After saying that, she turned her fist into a palm and waved it at the man in the air.

A powerful shockwave arose, transforming into a fierce wind that swept towards Li Zhi.

The blow sent the mercenaries staggering about, and the merchant stumbled back three steps.

Luo Yicai gave a dismissive reply.

"This is the price of interrupting."

"If it weren't for being 'here,' would you even be worthy to stand on the same level as me?"

"Understand your own position!"

After saying that, he turned his head and looked at Fang Yi again.

I'm about to say something more.
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Li Zhi, who was blown about and staggered, was neither angry nor backed down.

Instead, he pulled out two cards, roughly the size of playing cards.

He walked over to the two of them unhurriedly and introduced himself.

"I am a businessman."

"Therefore, wherever there are people, there is a place for me."

Luo Yi turned his head again, his face now showing obvious impatience.

"You seem a bit arrogant?"

As he spoke, he moved swiftly and appeared in front of Li Zhi.

His left hand had already touched Li Zhi's throat.

His words already carried a hint of murderous intent.

"Just because you can't kill people here doesn't mean..."

Before Luo Yi could finish speaking, Li Zhi abruptly interrupted him by holding the card in his hand and raising it in front of his eyes.

Looking at this black card with gold lettering and the number 5000 clearly marked.

His hand instantly retracted, and his tone softened immediately.

"What is this? That one?"

Looking at Luo Yi, who seemed to recognize the card.

A smile appeared on Li Zhi's face.

"I've said it before, I'm a businessman who sways with the wind."

"And ending meaningless struggles will provide the necessary convenience for me to build a platform for transactions."

"Of course, there will be no shortage of due compensation."
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After stating his position, Li Zhi turned to Fang Yi with unusual pride.

Even the reincarnators and mercenaries displayed and explained the meaning of the numbers on the card.

"This is a card with a face value of 5000."

"This number doesn't have any special meaning."

"It simply refers to this card that is 'sealed' and whose ownership can only be transferred if the holder's life is not threatened and they agree to the transfer. The value of the items stored inside is 5000 (points)."

"It's roughly equivalent to 2500 [old gold coins], definitely more or less."

Seeing the skeptical crowd, Li Zhi turned the card over.

Infused with a little magic, a towering white tower-shaped symbol materialized out of thin air, soaring into the clouds and evoking strange sensations simply by being looked at.

Those who recognized the mark all had their pupils shrink suddenly.

Even more extreme, some people asked the question in trembling voices.

"Is this one?"
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Li Zhi smiled.

"The Trading Network, also known as the Tower of Babel, is guaranteed by an organization that forges companion artifacts derived from unique artifacts."

"Currency" used for transactions that only merchants with high turnover can obtain.

After demonstrating the card, Li Zhi handed it to Luo Yi.

The smile on her face grew even brighter.

"Only when a certain number of transactions occur can merchants profit from them."

"A stable and harmonious environment, where no party has to be abandoned as a client, is a prerequisite for increasing transaction volume."

"Are you right, Mr. Li Yi?"

Luo Yi's gaze lingered on the card for a few seconds.

He performed the hesitation very well in front of everyone.

He then accepted the card.

He expressed his attitude in a slightly stiff tone.

"Since you are willing to pay me, I have no reason to disagree."

“I am willing to represent the people behind me to reach a certain level of cooperation with you and become your client.”
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Looking at Luo Yi, whose attitude had softened.

Li Zhi then leisurely walked towards Fang Yi with the remaining card whose value was unclear.

At the same time, he arrogantly began to explain things to the group.

"If it is discovered that the value of the items encapsulated inside has been diminished."

"With this card, before it is opened, you can exchange it for new 'currency' worth 5000 points at any 'transaction network' in the 'real world'."

"Of course, if you take out the item and the numbers on it disappear, you will not enjoy the above benefits!"

The group of reincarnators immediately erupted in chaos.

"The Tower of Babel! That organization that supposedly has connections with different dimensions!"

"I remember someone saying that this organization fills in the gaps that space cannot reach to some extent, and therefore has certain authority in space as well!"

"99.9% of reincarnators will join and benefit from the organization."

"Only 0.0999% of lone wolves remain isolated from the world."

"And their innate strength allows them to consistently receive assistance from the [Intelligent Recommendation Mode] within the space; 'monsters' that don't require trading are an exception that doesn't need to be joined!"

He ignored the exclamations of the reincarnators and the scrutiny of the mercenaries.

Li Zhi simply smiled and walked up to Fang Yi, humbly handing the man a card with the numbers facing down, pressed against his palm.

"This is your portion."

"It's getting late."

"For some reason, I only received the goods from my subordinates, which is why I received these things as payment."

Then, after winking mysteriously at Fang Yi,

He then asked the question in a low voice.

"I wonder if Mr. Fang Yi would be willing to sit down and 'turn hostility into friendship'."

“Talk to me about ‘cooperation’.”

With just one touch of his finger, he sensed that the card, which was equivalent to 'currency,' had a face value of 10000.

There was also a line of small print written on it.

Fang Yi then calmly put the card back into his personal space, thus revealing his attitude to everyone.

"Since it's a mutually beneficial transaction, I have no objection."

"It wasn't a big dispute to begin with."

"Are you right, Mr. Li Yi?"

With a thought, he glimpsed the words "Chen Shu, Alchemy Sponsor" written on the card in his personal space.

After roughly confirming the other party's identity, Fang Yi's smile became even more pronounced.
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The two had clearly expressed their intention to cooperate.

A genuine smile appeared on Li Zhi's face.

He said it out loudly.

"That?"

Luo Yi kicked Sima, who was standing to the side, and pushed him behind him, then gave him a direct promise.

“I will handle his matter internally.”

"That's the end of it!"

Coming to his senses, he realized that Luo Yi was exceptionally powerful and that the other party needed his Sima.

They also became a bit bolder.

It was like a dog that wouldn't dare move when placed on the ground, but started baring its teeth and snarling when its owner picked it up.

In the most cowardly tone, he whispered a couple of meaningless but harsh words.

They tried to extract some more money from Luo Yi's wallet.

"He should at least be responsible for half of the debt."

Fang Yi looked at him with a smile.

Sima shivered.

[You can hear that? Your sensory abilities are just like those monsters!]

He glanced at Luo Yi's somewhat unusual right hand.

Realizing that even Luo Yi, who was a match for Wo Yin, had suffered a hidden loss at the hands of this man.

He then abruptly stopped talking.

He chose to swallow his anger and suppress his resentment.

He loudly expressed his attitude to Fang Yi.

"Misunderstanding! It's all a misunderstanding!"

"What I just said was all nonsense uttered under excessive pressure!"

"I ate all the food, so I should be solely responsible for the debt incurred from mortgaging the ring!"

After saying that, he raised his hand and slapped himself in the face repeatedly.

While fanning himself, he began to confess incoherently, his face red and swollen.

"Sma, you're a damned thing!"

"What utter nonsense!"

Then she secretly glanced at Fang Yi, seemingly hoping that he would take the initiative to forgive her.
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Fang Yi simply smiled at Sima without making any comment.

It was as if we were watching a wonderful drama.

Luo Yi, standing next to Sima, was already getting a little impatient.

Unable to bear the businessman's ugly performance, he wanted to strangle him.

At the opportune moment, a reply was given: "Okay, that's enough. Go back now, the rally is about to begin."

Although his murderous intent toward Fang Yi intensified, he still tossed Fang Yi a money pouch with a smile.

"Compensation: 500 [Old Gold Coins]"

I paid for it for him.

"Under certain laws, it is punishable to be found guilty of falsely accusing someone."

I suddenly gained 500 [Old Gold Coins].

Without making a sound, he activated [Zero-Time Calculation - Extrasensory Perception] by closing the distance.

Through the [Nine Transformations of Dragon Refinement - Ya Zi], a very familiar hostility was detected from Luo Yi.

After confirming that the other party was indeed the 'God of War' through the [Soul Search], the enemy's identity was locked.

Fang Yi then patted Vaughn, who was standing to the side with shining eyes, muttering, "This is strength, this is what strength can bring."

He interrupted the swordsman's rambling.

This marked the end of the grand drama.

"Since it's a misunderstanding, let's clear it up."

"This bizarre mission requires close cooperation!"

Li Zhi smiled with satisfaction and bowed to the two of them.

"Then let's look forward to what these two powerful individuals will gain in the 'dungeon'."

"I sell some supplies and items to improve accommodations here."

"If there is a need to monetize, resell, purchase, or exchange items."

"You can also come to me. I'm willing to act as the middleman. The specific details will have to be discussed with you two after the meeting."

Looking at Woyin, who was stretching his body on the high platform, seemingly about to speak.

Fang Yi nodded in agreement and then fell silent.

Luo Yi then made a seemingly deliberate, almost theatrical, promise, "I will find an opportunity to discuss this with you!"

Then he turned and left.

Having secured the two major clients, Li Zhi turned to the group of mercenaries who were eyeing him with curiosity.

Taking advantage of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to gain exposure, they promoted themselves.

"Of course, if you want to trade equipment produced in the 'Dungeon', you can also contact me!"

"I will definitely give a fair price!"

Watching Li Zhi effortlessly resolve the dispute between the two powerful figures.

The mercenaries, who were impressed by the merchant, did not respond immediately.

But she turned her head and whispered to her teammates beside her.

Clearly, doing business with this businessman has become a seemingly attractive option.

This discussion was quickly interrupted by Woyin's speech from the high platform.

"Now that most of the people have arrived, I'll begin."

"Because it's the first time the 'dungeon' has been open, there are many newcomers today."

"But everyone's time is equally precious, so I'll only say a few words!"
"These words will also be posted in the [Guild] later."
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Woyin looked at the mercenaries in the arena and took a deep breath.

Then he uttered what he wanted to say crisply and decisively.

"We've lost contact with the town located to the south, which is used for exploring the wilderness."

"The car dealerships associated with Crow have also stopped offering services to that town."

"If nothing unexpected happens, that small town, which was no different from ours, was destroyed due to unknown factors."

Everyone gasped.

Woyin continued speaking.

"Our town is likely to become dangerous in the coming days."

"Perhaps my 'lifespan' has already entered its countdown."

"So those who want to leave can leave now, just settle their debts and communicate with the crow."

"As for those who stayed behind like me."

Wobank made a commitment.

"When entering the dungeon, the cost of purchasing [Supplies] is halved."

"The requirements for becoming a mercenary have been lowered. Mercenaries whose mercenary level is lower than level 2 can be promoted without review."

"The cost of the [Church] [Stress Relief] is halved, and joining the [Guard Team] will grant additional subsidies."

Having said that, he ignored the uproar among the mercenaries.

Wo Yin walked straight down from the platform, clearly preparing to leave.

Before leaving, they were asked questions such as, "What about you? Are you leaving?" and "Should we leave or stay here?"

The swordsman then firmly stated his decision to the crowd.

"I have said all I wanted to say. I will not offer any advice on whether you stay or leave."

"But it is foreseeable that the town and even the surrounding area will become dangerous."

"For your safety's sake, please make your decision as soon as possible!"
"But I, Woyin, hereby make this promise."

"No matter what kind of monster I face, I will fulfill my duty and protect this town until the very last moment."

And with Woyin's departure.

The mission notification sounded in the ears of all the reincarnators.

(End of this chapter)