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Chapter 871 Fees
Chapter 871 Fees (Part 2)
"Wang Tielong?" Li Feibai was taken aback. "Brother Han, are you referring to... Wang Tielong from the Crocodile Dragon Wang family?"
"Ah."
Han Yi nodded noncommittally: "If the Wang family you are talking about is the Wang family that inherits the 'Mysterious Record of the Crocodile,' then it should be the same person."
"Sect Master Han is indeed exceptionally powerful..." Ye Jindie was also taken aback, then quickly realized what was happening. Her eyes were alluring, and a blush rose to her cheeks. "That Wang Tielong has a strong physique and an unwavering will... Such a ferocious character..."
Even a fleeting glimpse makes my heart tremble... I never imagined that the Sect Master could capture this person alive. Such divine power is truly admirable! "Jin Die is right. Wang Tielong is the notorious leader of the Three Evils of the Sky." Li Feibai sighed, "He comes from the Crocodile Dragon King family. He has a strange temper, a cruel nature, and great strength. He has always been domineering and unscrupulous, committing many heinous crimes."
Add to that his entire family, all of whom are unreasonable, extremely protective of their own, and difficult to get along with. So for a long time… no one could do anything to Wang Tielong, but unexpectedly… this time… he suffered a major setback at Brother Han's hands…”
“If it’s Wang Tielong…” Li Feibai pondered for a moment, then continued, “I imagine that Wang Tielong alone could at least offset half of Brother Han’s toll.”
"So many?" Han Yi's eyes lit up with surprise.
If he had known Wang Tielong was so valuable, he shouldn't have agreed to let Gong Yusheng go.
One person can offset half of the cost; if two people do it, wouldn't they spend absolutely nothing?
Seemingly sensing Han Yi's inner thoughts and fearing that the other party might do something irrational, Li Feibai quickly explained.
"The Wang family is wealthy but ruthless, and has always been disliked and lacks support. Moreover, Wang Tielong is a core member of their generation... so the price is naturally relatively high. Besides..."
He hesitated, then said, "Besides, this is just speculation. The Wang family has always been eccentric and unpredictable. Even if they don't give us a single penny, it's possible they'll start a huge fight..."
"What? Are they going to come looking for trouble with me?" Han Yi asked back.
"No, that won't happen," Li Feibai said with a smile. "Brother Han can rest assured about what the Li family does. Keeping the employer's information confidential is our duty. We will not reveal any of Brother Han's information."
Even if the Wang family is looking for trouble, they'll only target the Li family. This is just a heads-up; don't put all your hopes on Wang Tielong. Be prepared for both possibilities, and have your money ready too.
"Understood." Han Yi nodded slightly, his goodwill towards Li Feibai increasing significantly.
At first, Gong Yusheng introduced him to the fact that everything in Wangtian City was about money, and if you didn't have money, there was no point in talking. This gave him a preconceived notion, and he subconsciously viewed Li Feibai and the other person with prejudice.
But after this conversation...
Li Feibai is a very disciplined person in his speech and actions. The questions he raised were reasonable and well-founded, and they all seemed to be unavoidable. There was no deliberate attempt to make things difficult.
This person even took the initiative to offer help, such as contacting others and providing protection, because he was worried that Han Yi might not have enough money.
"Regarding the fees..." Han Yi hesitated for a moment, then took out a small box from his pocket.
He didn't try to hide anything from Li Feibai and the other person, and opened the box directly.
puff…...
A chilling aura slowly emanated from the box. In the center of the box lay a translucent, silver-white crystal with faint, shimmering light flowing within it.
The crystal was only the size of a thumb, but it was extremely cold. When placed in his hand, a thin layer of ice immediately appeared on the box and Han Yi's palm.
"Moonlight Jade?!" Li Feibai and the other person exclaimed in surprise at the same time.
Moonstone Jade is a special resource created by collecting the essence of the moon and adding many rare materials.
Its effects are also very simple: it can repair damaged souls.
A single Moon Essence Jade can be exchanged for one hundred Spirit Amber Pills, which can heal injuries of low-level cultivators, or one hundred Star Marrow, making it a valuable commodity among the Hundred Meridians.
Star Essence is a special currency exclusive to all meridians, distinct from the gold and silver of ordinary mortals. It is exchanged within upper-class circles and used for commodity trade and resource exchange.
"Wang Tielong's ransom... plus this Moonlit Jade... should be enough to cover the toll fees." Han Yi smiled. "Enough! Absolutely enough!!" Li Feibai hurriedly agreed, "Don't worry, Brother Han, once the specific toll fees are announced, any overpayment will be refunded and any underpayment will be collected. I will return any extra money to you."
In reality, no matter how wealthy the Wang family is, Wang Tielong's value is at most fifty star marrow.
The Moon Essence Jade, about the size of a thumb, in Han Yi's hand could be exchanged for at least one hundred Star Marrow, which would be more than enough to meet his needs. Even if the Myriad Beasts Sect's caravan had twice as many people, there would still be plenty left over.
"No need to pay it back." Han Yi shook his head. "But I have one request. The trouble... the less the better!"
"Brother Han is so generous!" Upon hearing this, Li Feibai's attitude changed instantly, completely altering his previous tone. "Three days? Just give me three days, and I can definitely arrange everything properly!"
"Hmm." Han Yi smiled and raised his wine glass. "Then I'll have to trouble you, Brother Li..."
"Not at all. We are all of the same blood and blood, so Brother Han's affairs are my own affairs." Li Feibai patted his chest, making a guarantee.
"To be able to casually produce a Moonlit Jade Pendant... truly makes us from humble families envious..." Ye Jindie's eyes flickered, revealing a strange light. "I've heard that the Myriad Manifestations Sect has a long and distinguished history, and Princess Rongrong is also of extraordinary birth and immense wealth... Now that I see it, it truly lives up to its reputation..."
"This is all I have." Han Yi put down his wine glass, his face neither flushed nor out of breath, and said calmly, "It's just that what I dislike most is trouble. Money can pave the way and solve most troubles."
"Yes..." Seemingly stirred by Han Yi's words, Ye Jindie's eyes were misty as she let out a long sigh.
"The world is a bustling place, everyone is chasing profit. Money isn't everything, but sometimes, not having money is..."
She sighed, filled the glass with wine, stood up, and bowed gracefully, saying, "I've lost my composure, Brother Han. Please forgive me. I'll toast you." As she spoke, Ye Jindie raised her glass and leaned closer to Han Yi, her fair and smooth breasts partially exposed, her eyes rippling with emotion.
Before Han Yi could reply, she quickly touched her wine glass to his, her fair and delicate little finger slightly curled up as she touched the glass, gently stirring the contents of Han Yi's glass.
"..."
Han Yi frowned immediately, then looked at Ye Jindie.
The woman had a seductive look on her face, her cheeks were rosy, her eyes were alluring, and she smiled charmingly, sticking out her tongue to lick her lips.
"..."
Han Yi was speechless. This woman didn't care much about hygiene. How could anyone drink like this?
The banquet ended quickly.
Amidst a few insincere farewells, Li Feibai and Ye Jindie stood at the door, watching Han Yi leave. Creak…
The door to the private room slowly closed, and the two sat facing each other, returning to the table.
"Three days from now, are you really planning to let them leave as scheduled?" Ye Jindie's seductive aura vanished, a stark contrast to her previous wanton demeanor. "Or perhaps we..."
"if not?"
Li Feibai picked up a few bites of food: "Since you've already taken money, you have to do the job."
"This isn't like you," Ye Jindie sneered. "We finally found a rich and fat sheep... We've been stationed here precisely to..."
“You can’t go too far…” Li Feibai glanced at her. “Big boobs, no brains. She’s rich, but not stupid. Do you really think she’s a good person? I’ve heard that she started from Yunzhou and arrived in Wangtian.”
They fought their way through countless battles and bloodshed. They forged a blood feud with the Yuanmiao Sect, yet still managed to escape with their entire family's wealth...
Either they are strong enough on their own, or they have a powerful background. Neither of these... they are people we can afford to offend.
The title of "Out-of-Town Manager of Baimai" sounds impressive, but in reality, it's all show and no substance. There's a lot of unspeakable suffering behind the scenes.
For people like Li Feibai and Ye Jindie, ordinary wealth, comfort, and enjoyment are actually insignificant external things.
What they desire most is a breakthrough in strength, an elevation of their realm, and a sublimation of their life level.
Wangtian City may seem to be enjoying a comfortable life, but without the assistance of a series of external forces such as the Tower of Babel, the New Moon Festival, and the Nine Star Heavenly Dragon Pavilion, their strength cannot make any progress at all, and they even regress, with their cultivation level declining.
Therefore, in the vast network of connections, only those who have exhausted their potential, have no future prospects, and have no connections are often selected for such assignments.
Those with even a little bit of connections are unwilling to come.
"That's true..." Ye Jindie sighed. This time she was really sighing, and no one knew what she was sighing about.
"Sigh, sigh, I hate it when you sigh," Li Feibai said impatiently. "Be content. This piece of Moonstone has saved us so much time. And we can also take this opportunity to squeeze some money out of the Wang family; that's a considerable income."
It is true that a toll is required for passage through the traction array.
However, the fee is only charged to people with all the meridians.
in other words.
Among the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect's caravan, only Han Yi was a true member of the Hundred Veins.
The rest of the group, though numerous, were considered Han Yi's subordinates, or rather, his servants. This status meant that if they separated from Han Yi and traveled independently in the north, they would be treated as freely traded slave commodities, subject to arbitrary capture and killing.
Therefore, apart from Han Yi, the rest of the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect members do not need to pay extra money.
After all, they are treated as commodities, and therefore have a certain value.
Han Yi carried more goods, but that was all.
There are no extra charges for the goods.
Therefore, 99% of the money Li Feibai ultimately gets his hands on ends up in his own pocket.
"I just feel sorry for him," Ye Jindie argued, subconsciously puffing out her chest. "He clearly had the chance to make an even bigger fortune. This Han Yi inherited Chun Rongrong's entire fortune; his wealth is definitely more than this."
It should be noted that Chun Rongrong's Green Robe Alliance controls the trade of demonic beast resources from Yunzhou to Baimai, making them incredibly wealthy.
"Is that all?" Li Feibai cut to the chase. "Clearly, you were after his wealth, but he didn't even want you after you offered him money. Now you're here lamenting and sighing, having missed your chance."