Sword Shatters Stars

Chapter 94: Stay? What about compensation?

Zhao Youyue was unaware of the other party's intentions and did not offer to invite them to eat together.

The presence of a group of strangers who didn't seem like friends, staring at the three women, was rather disruptive to the atmosphere.

Suddenly, he put down his bowl and angrily said:

"What are you looking at? Haven't you ever seen a pretty girl before? How are we supposed to eat if you keep staring like this? If you're worried we'll run away, then stand guard outside the door! Don't stand here in our way!"

"Little sister, don't get so angry! You're lucky you ran into us. If it were any other big organization, would you be able to eat meat so leisurely?"

The middle-aged man leading the group spoke with a hint of suppressed displeasure.

Just as he was about to throw a tantrum, Fang Yuan pulled him down to sit and advised, "Don't cause any unnecessary trouble."

"Stand back!" Renxing glared and yelled at the group.

"You ungrateful brat!" Another middle-aged man in the group angrily retorted, but was stopped by the leader who said, "Who's in charge here?"

The man then fell silent.

After a while, Lin Xiufeng and his group finished eating and began to pack up their things.

There was still a lot of meat soup left in the pot. Zhao Youyue picked it up to pour it out when a man in the group opposite her couldn't help but say:

"Such a waste!"

Zhao Youyue glanced at Lin Xiufeng, and seeing that he didn't seem unhappy, she said:
Do you have a pot? I'll pour it for you.

One of the people immediately turned back, took out a pot, and the two of them carried it together, taking it all.

"It tastes like mutton?"

The leader said, "It's not mutton, it's scallion meat, it looks a lot like mutton, it's found in many places, and it's usually kept in enclosures. You guys are lucky enough to find wild ones. Killing and eating them like this is too extravagant."

"I got a piece of meat by chance."

Lin Xiufeng saw that this person understood; he knew perfectly well that killing him would be a waste, but he had no other choice.

The ability to stably cultivate members of the organization by keeping deaf-onions in captivity is truly a precious mutated beast.

"Looks like your supervisor won't be here anytime soon. Why don't we just eat something over the fire?"

Seeing that these people didn't seem like bad guys—otherwise, why would they have been craving soup for so long, only wanting the soup in the end? Zhao Youyue switched to the Fantian organization, which came to make the soup in the morning.

Lin Xiufeng wasn't so quick to label these people.

It's possible that it was just because they were wearing strange armor that the other party was unsure of their background and hesitated to act recklessly.

But they have plenty of scallion meat, so sharing it is fine. As long as they're not the kind of people who cause trouble, he's not that averse to it.

"Thank you then."

As soon as the middle-aged man in the lead finished speaking, a group of more than a dozen people behind him rushed forward to set up the pot, while some ran back to get bowls and chopsticks, and then ran back again.

A group of people ate and exclaimed, "It tastes just like mutton! We haven't had this in ages!"

"I loved this when I was on Planet Blue. I would crave it if I didn't have it at least twice a week..."

"You're really rich. I want to eat this but I can't afford it. I can only satisfy my craving during holidays."

A group of people ate, drank, and chatted, taking up the space where the Youlin Feiyue group had originally been eating.

Lin Xiufeng watched the group eat and drink, and listened to their casual conversation. He found that they were similar to the Tianwu Po people in the main camp.

After a while, four people came out of the cave, one of whom had gone in to deliver a message.

Two other men followed behind the woman.

The woman was mature, with neat hair that reached past her chin, and some irregular dust on her body, as if she hadn't had time to wash herself.

She has long, narrow eyebrows and eyes, her gaze always seems to be scrutinizing others, she wears a professional smile, and her nose is particularly high and straight.

The middle-aged man stood up, and everyone stopped eating and drinking, stood up, and shouted in unison:
"Commander-in-Chief!"

The woman sized up Lin Xiufeng and his group, then smiled and said:
"I understand the situation. On behalf of the Anti-Heaven Organization, I would like to invite you all to stay for a few days."

"Does that mean we can't leave?" Lin Xiufeng was a little annoyed; the three major organizations were all domineering after all.

"Please don't misunderstand, we have absolutely no intention of harming you. We simply invite you to stay for a few days. When you leave, we guarantee that you will be unharmed and that none of your belongings will be damaged or missing."

After the woman finished speaking, she saw Lin Xiufeng and the others getting closer to each other, clearly preparing to fight.

She advised him in a helpless tone:

"Please understand our current situation. If we let you leave now, any unforeseen events that occur will inevitably lead to misunderstandings about you, and my actions will be questioned by the organization."

The middle-aged man, fearing the youthful impetuosity of Lin Xiufeng and his companions, advised them: "We are true to our word, so please rest assured!"

"It sounds like a sincere offer, but we're being wasted several days here just to make sure you're doing what you're doing. Shouldn't we get reasonable compensation?"

Seeing that the other party was reasonable, Lin Xiufeng's emotions softened.

The person who had led the way couldn't help but angrily rebuke:
"Do you guys even know what's good for you? We're the ones who dare to defy the heavens and reason, and you're trying to extort us?"

The woman stopped him and turned to Lin Xiufeng, saying:

"Reasonable compensation is not a problem."

"What do you mean by reasonable? Does it mean it depends on what level of compensation we deserve?"

Lin Xiufeng asked in return, and the woman smiled slightly, shrugged, and said:
“If you are all Heavenly Martial Souls, then any demand for compensation is unreasonable.”

"How about this?" Black light gathered beneath Lin Xiufeng's feet.

The woman was among them, and none of the group seemed too surprised.

"We can talk about compensation now," the woman said, maintaining her smile.

Lin Xiufeng snapped his fingers at Zhao Youyue, and a ball of red light appeared beneath her feet, radiating heavenly martial power.

The woman was somewhat surprised to see this, as it was rare to see an unorganized team of Twin Heaven Warriors.

He looked troubled and said:
"This situation is putting me in a difficult position. It seems that it will be hard to provide adequate compensation, but I dare not let you go."

"Still having trouble?" Lin Xiufeng snapped his fingers at Renxing again.

A blue aura of heavenly martial power shone from beneath his feet.

The woman pressed on incredulously, "You really have no organization?"

"Is it necessary to lie?" Lin Xiufeng retorted.

The woman stepped forward, took the initiative to shake hands, and said:
"Formal self-introduction: Thorn Rose, Central District Chief of the Anti-Heaven Organization, with a Heavenly Martial Power of Eight Stars and Fourth Level."

"These two are Li Li, the commander of the Third Regiment of the Central Region, with a Heavenly Martial Strength of the sixth star and the fourth level; and Wang Daliang, the commander of the Fourth Regiment, with a Heavenly Martial Strength of the fifth star and the second level."

"I am pleased to invite you to cooperate in dealing with the mutated beasts in the cave. Depending on the situation, I will ensure that you receive at least 20% and at most 40%."

"We can discuss the details as we walk. May I ask how we should address you all?"

Alright, this thorny rose is quite decisive.

One Heavenly Warrior is not qualified to make many demands. Two advantages are in her hands, and three should never resort to force. Cooperation is the best choice.

Lin Xiufeng introduced herself to the other party.

"Lin Xiufeng, Heavenly Martial Power, 15th Star, Level 2".

Thorn Rose's eyes showed surprise, while the two captains beside her looked furious!

Zhao Youyue ignored them and introduced herself, saying, "Zhao Youyue, Heavenly Martial Power, 15 stars, level 2."

Renxing continued, "Renxing, Heavenly Martial Power, Level 2, 10 stars."

Fang Yuan remained silent, and Lin Qiru did not speak either.

"Fifteen-star level two? Two? Ten-star level two?" Thorn Rose's tone was somewhat helpless as she sighed, "You haven't been Heavenly Warriors for very long, have you?"

"Not long after. But I know that the breakthrough record in the Dream Continent is nine stars, level zero."

Lin Xiufeng knew that Thorn Rose thought they were talking nonsense, so he let them know in advance that they were not just ignorantly bragging.

"I happen to have a rare treasure here, please take a look."

Thorn Rose took a bead out of her collar and handed it to Lin Xiufeng.

This move surprised even Lin Xiufeng.

But Thorn Rose remained calm, as if she had just pulled it out of her pocket. Seeing Lin Xiufeng's hesitation, she smiled and explained:
"Because it's a treasure, I dare not store it carelessly."

Lin Xiufeng knew the beads were strange, but he didn't know what was strange about them.

Suddenly, he stepped forward, grabbed it, and said:

"Nothing special..."

Before he could finish speaking, he felt the Heavenly Martial Power within his body being activated and suddenly become active.

At the same time, ten small points of light appeared on the bead.

(End of this chapter)