Bai Ye said, "Since it's the future technology zone, more than half of the output will be black quality. However, due to the entry-level nature of the technology, it's limited to basic energy firearms."
As Bai Ye spoke, he gestured for Gao Ming to bring paper and pen.
Bai Ye continued, "I will write down the information about the forbidden zone. I won't include the basic energy firearms, but I will list some valuable items, such as memory erasure devices, future cars, the atomic ball pistol nicknamed 'Little Cricket', the Three Tube Plasma Cannon, and unicycle motorcycles."
Bai Ye handed the paper to Gao Ming as he spoke.
"The information on these items is all here," Bai Ye said, putting down the pen. "Now it's your turn. If the items you offer in exchange satisfy me, I will write the information on how to open the forbidden zone on the back of the paper."
Gao Ming hesitated for a moment, then took out a brocade box, placed it on the table, and opened it.
As Gao Ming opened the box, a ripple of blue light spread out. Inside lay a sword, entirely azure, entwined with strands of purple lightning.
Jing Lei Zi Dian (Flying Sword) (Red): Earth-shattering thunder, sky-piercing lightning. Forged from the essence of the Nine Heavens' thunder, it is a pair with Yan Huang Fei Huo.
Effects:
Jing Lei Zi Dian, Yan Huang Fei Huo (Collected): 1/2
Cun Lei (After Jing Lei Zi Dian strikes a target, there is a 30% chance to paralyze the opponent for 5 seconds)
Fei Lei (When wielding Jing Lei Zi Dian as a sword, it can transform into a bolt of lightning for attack. Within three meters, all are within the splash damage range of the lightning arcs)
Jiu Yu Lei Shen Jian Zhen (Jing Lei Zi Dian transforms into thunder formations. Within the covered area, thunder attribute attacks gain 100% increased power, and absorbing lightning can continuously restore stamina and injuries. This sword formation affects both allies and enemies)
Lei Huo Jie Tian (Inactive, requires Yan Huang Fei Huo)
Shuang Jian He Bing (Inactive, requires Yan Huang Fei Huo)
Yu Sui (Inactive, requires Yan Huang Fei Huo)
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Bai Ye looked at Gao Ming and said, "A red quality flying sword?"
Gao Ming smiled and asked, "Satisfied?"
Bai Ye replied, "Can't you tell I'm being sarcastic?"
Gao Ming's smile turned into an awkward grin.
Bai Ye held up Jing Lei Zi Dian and waved it. "It's a good sword, but Jing Lei Zi Dian and Yan Huang Fei Huo form a pair. You've only given me one. Although it's red quality, without the set, it loses at least one tier, making it not much different from black quality."
Bai Ye finished speaking and gave Gao Ming a disdainful look.
Did he think Bai Ye was an idiot?
Setting aside the fact that for the Evil Spirit Squad, the value of a forbidden zone was not just the rewards, but also the opportunity to hunt and collect God Stone fragments.
Could Bai Ye trade information about a forbidden zone, which yielded four black quality items, for a single black quality flying sword?
Was he out of his mind?
"Misunderstanding, a misunderstanding," Gao Ming quickly said. "Yan Huang Fei Huo is also in my possession."
"Oh?" Bai Ye raised an eyebrow, immediately understanding Gao Ming's intention. He said directly, "You plan to give me Yan Huang Fei Huo after the forbidden zone is opened, right?"
Gao Ming scratched his head sheepishly. "That's right."
Bai Ye grinned; he wasn't surprised.
Saying things like "unconditional trust" was either for children or mere pleasantries among adults.
Gao Ming clearly intended to gain leverage over Bai Ye before confirming the forbidden zone information.
However, Gao Ming was willing to give half first, which was already showing respect to Bai Ye.
Bai Ye said, "Then it's settled."
Bai Ye reached out and wrote the information for opening the forbidden zone, along with some content within the zone, on the paper.
Gao Ming asked, "Besides this, do you have any other advice?"
Was he expected to be a consultant again?
Bai Ye smiled and said, "I can't say it's advice. Just remember what you need. However, I don't think it's an issue; your leader clearly knows what you need."
Bai Ye said this while showing off Jing Lei Zi Dian.
Gao Ming looked confused.
Bai Ye smiled and offered no explanation.
Gao Ming's abilities were good, but compared to Harvey Stanson, there was a difference.
The information Bai Ye provided could get the Evil Spirit Squad a bunch of black quality items, but they were ultimately 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, it wasn't. The information Bai Ye provided wasn't worth that much.
In terms of practicality, having a pair of red quality flying swords right now could instantly elevate strength from third-rate to first-rate.
In terms of value, a pile of black quality items would certainly be more valuable. Red quality items were too rare, almost impossible to trade. But the issue was that Bai Ye wasn't providing 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 Stanson clearly knew what he needed. A group's strength was more important to a gang than the strength of one or two individuals.
Therefore, since Harvey Stanson 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 people in the beast taming zone. They there..."
Bai Ye interrupted, "Big Mouth Gull Express?"
Gao Ming was stunned for a moment. "You know quite a lot."
Bai Ye said, "Then it's settled."
Bai Ye stood up to leave but suddenly paused.
Bai Ye said, "I'll give you information on two hidden quests. Gather some people and help me investigate something."
Gao Ming asked, "Hmm?"
As Bai Ye spoke, he took out a piece of paper and wrote down the trigger conditions for two hidden quests, then placed it under a wine glass.
"Liu Shiyue, the vice-president of the Hidden Dragon Society," Bai Ye said. "I want his intelligence. Also, if possible, keep an eye on him. I want to know where he is."
Gao Ming immediately agreed, "Alright!"
Gao Ming didn't hesitate. In fact, he was a little secretly pleased.
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 couldn't be happier. Even if it were for free, Gao Ming would gladly do it, let alone in exchange for information on two hidden quests.
As for why it was targeting the Hidden Dragon Society...
Wasn't that obvious?
If Bai Ye wanted to collude with the Hidden Dragon Society, why would he ask for help investigating and tracking someone?
Was Gao Ming foolish, or was Bai Ye brainless?
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