Bai Ye said, "Since it's a future technology zone, more than fifty percent of the items produced are of black quality. However, due to the entry-level nature of the technology, they are limited to the most basic energy firearms."
As Bai Ye spoke, he gestured for Gao Ming to bring paper and a pen.
Bai Ye continued, "I will write down the information about the restricted area. I won't include the most basic energy firearms, but I will list some valuable items, such as memory erasers, future cars, the atomic ball pistol nicknamed 'Little Cricket,' the three-tube plasma cannon, and unicycles."
Bai Ye said this as he handed the note to Gao Ming.
"All the information about the items is here," Bai Ye said, putting down the pen. "Now it's up to you. If the items you offer in exchange are satisfactory, I will write the information on how to open the restricted area on the back of the paper."
Gao Ming hesitated for a moment, then took out a brocade box and placed it on the table before opening it.
As Gao Ming opened the box, a ripple-like blue light instantly spread out. Inside lay a flying sword, entirely azure, entwined with wisps of purple lightning.
[Heavenly Thunder Violet Lightning (Flying Sword) (Red): Astonishing thunder, sky-piercing lightning. Forged from the origin of the nine heavens' thunder, it is a pair with the Blazing Phoenix Flying Fire.]
Effects:
Heavenly Thunder Violet Lightning, Blazing Phoenix Flying Fire (Collected): 1/2
]Inch Thunder (Heavenly Thunder Violet Lightning has a 30% chance to paralyze the target for 5 seconds after hitting):
]Swift Thunder (When controlling Heavenly Thunder Violet Lightning with the sword, it can transform into a swift thunder for attack. Within three meters, it creates an area of effect lightning arc splash damage):
]Nine Imperial Thunder God Sword Array (Heavenly Thunder Violet Lightning is arranged as thunder, within the covered range, lightning-elemental attacks are strengthened by 100%, and lightning absorption continuously restores stamina and injuries. This sword array affects both allies and enemies):
]Thunderfire Tribulation Heaven (Not activated, requires Blazing Phoenix Flying Fire):
]Twin Sword Merger (Not activated, requires Blazing Phoenix Flying Fire):
]Jade Shatter (Not activated, requires Blazing Phoenix Flying Fire):
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Bai Ye looked at Gao Ming and asked, "A red quality flying sword?"
Gao Ming smiled and asked, "Satisfied?"
Bai Ye replied, "Can't you hear the sarcasm in my voice?"
Gao Ming's smile immediately turned into an awkward chuckle.
Bai Ye took out the Heavenly Thunder Violet Lightning and waved it. "The sword is a good sword, but Heavenly Thunder Violet Lightning and Blazing Phoenix Flying Fire are a set of twin swords. You've only given me one. Although it appears to be red quality, without the complete set, it loses at least one tier, making it no different from black quality."
After speaking, Bai Ye cast a disdainful glance at Gao Ming.
Did they think he was a fool?
Setting aside the fact that for the Evil Spirit Squad, the value of the restricted area was not just about the rewards, but also the significance of hunting and plundering God Stone fragments.
Just the idea of Bai Ye exchanging information about a restricted area that yielded four black quality items for a single black quality flying sword?
Was he lacking common sense?
"A misunderstanding, a misunderstanding," Gao Ming quickly said. "The Blazing Phoenix Flying Fire is also with me."
"Oh?" Bai Ye raised an eyebrow, immediately understanding Gao Ming's intention. He said directly, "You plan to give me the Blazing Phoenix Flying Fire after the restricted area is opened, is that right?"
Gao Ming scratched his head sheepishly. "Yes, that's how it is."
Bai Ye grinned. He wasn't surprised.
To speak of "unconditional trust" was to fool children, or merely polite words in the adult world.
Gao Ming clearly intended to hold Bai Ye back before confirming the information about the restricted area.
However, Gao Ming's willingness to give half upfront was already a sign of respect to Bai Ye.
Bai Ye said, "So be it then."
Bai Ye reached out and wrote the information about opening the restricted area, along with some content from within the area, on the note.
Gao Ming asked, "Besides these, do you have any other advice?"
Was he expected to be a consultant again?
Bai Ye smiled and said, "I can't really offer advice. Just remember what you need. However, I don't think it's an issue. Your leader clearly knows what you need."
As Bai Ye spoke, he gestured with the Heavenly Thunder Violet Lightning.
Gao Ming's face showed confusion.
Bai Ye smiled and offered no explanation.
Gao Ming had good abilities, but compared to Harvey Stenson, there was a difference.
The information Bai Ye provided could allow the Evil Spirit Squad to obtain a pile of black quality items. However, they were still just black quality, the most basic entry-level future technology weapons.
Moreover, Bai Ye was only providing information.
Was it worth exchanging for a red quality flying sword?
Normally, of course not. The information Bai Ye provided wasn't worth that much.
In terms of practicality, having a pair of red quality flying swords could instantly elevate one's strength from third-rate to first-rate.
In terms of value, a pile of black quality items would definitely be more valuable. Red quality items were too rare to be easily traded. But the problem was, Bai Ye wasn't offering items, just information.
So, what was Harvey's intention in making such an exchange?
It was actually very simple. A pair of red quality flying swords could only create one first-rate expert for the Evil Spirit Squad.
However, a pile of black quality weapons could help the Evil Spirit Squad create a group of second-rate experts.
One expert couldn't bring much change to the Evil Spirit Squad, but a group of experts could.
Harvey Stenson clearly knew what he needed. A group's strength was more important than the strength of one or two individuals for a gang.
Therefore, since Harvey Stenson was personally making the decision, Bai Ye felt there was nothing more he needed to advise.
Bai Ye said directly, "I need to leave here. Do you have a way to get the remaining sword to me?"
Gao Ming replied, "Don't worry, we have personnel in the beast taming area. They there..."
Bai Ye interrupted, "Gull Express?"
Gao Ming was stunned for a moment. "You really know a lot."
Bai Ye said, "Then that's settled."
Bai Ye stood up to leave, but then paused.
Bai Ye added, "I'll give you information on two additional hidden quests. Gather some people and help me investigate something."
Gao Ming asked in confusion, "Hmm?"
As Bai Ye spoke, he took out a piece of paper, wrote down the trigger conditions for two hidden quests, and placed it under a wine glass.
"Liu Shiyue, the Vice President of the Hidden Dragon Society," Bai Ye said. "I need his intelligence. Also, if possible, keep an eye on him for me. I want to know his whereabouts."
Gao Ming decisively replied, "Alright!"
Gao Ming didn't hesitate at all, and was even a little secretly delighted.
For the Evil Spirit Squad to develop, the Hidden Dragon Society was an obstacle they couldn't bypass.
Now that an expert like Bai Ye wanted to target the Hidden Dragon Society, Gao Ming was naturally all for it. Even if Bai Ye offered information on two hidden quests in exchange, Gao Ming would have been happy to do it for free.
As for why it was targeting the Hidden Dragon Society...
Wasn't that an obvious question?
If Bai Ye wanted to collude with the Hidden Dragon Society, why would he ask for help investigating and tracking someone?
Was Gao Ming lacking common sense, or was Bai Ye brainless?
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