“Of course, soone like you, a research-type talent, is rare. It’s impressive that you were able to create so many things on your own. The Great Luminous Stone, advanced new rune patterns, rune array boards, and the improvent of Dr. Xu’s herbal dicine into more effective anti-inflammatory tablets. These are things that not just anyone could make. I’ve thought about it, and if given ti, maybe you could develop even better ways to combat the Black Disaster.” Li Runshan said with a smile, “So, do you think I should take action against you just because of one piece of Great Luminous Stone technology?”
Yu Hong was left speechless.
He also felt that Li Runshan had a very valid point. If he were in Li Runshan’s position, he would probably make the sa choice.
“Since I’m so valuable, doesn’t the organization behind you, the post office, want to recruit ?” He asked another question.
“Of course, but the problem is that I haven’t reported you.” Li Runshan smiled. “After confirming that you didn’t want to leave here, I didn’t report anything about you. Otherwise, if you left, I’d be the only one left, and I’d get nothing. And do you know how I ended up here? With a kid in tow, too?”
“Did you offend soone?” Yu Hong imdiately understood.
“Yeah, one of the big shots at the post office. Luckily, another big shot, my forr superior, supported . After so negotiations, the result was coming here for the relic investigation task.” Li Runshan said casually.
He then looked at Yu Hong. “So, do you want to help you hire a team? For protection? The price is negotiable.”
Yu Hong thought for a mont. Long-term employnt wasn’t an option for him. His secret was too many, and once the Black Seal enhanced, his appearance would drastically change. If soone was around, they’d definitely notice the difference.
Hiring temporarily, though, wasn’t a bad idea. Just like this ti, he could temporarily hire a team to help him with intelligence gathering or revenge. In exchange, he could give them so rewards or unique enhancent items or weapons—things they couldn’t get anywhere else, fitting his researcher identity.
“I can accept temporary employnt for completing a task. How will the paynt work?” Yu Hong asked, genuinely intrigued.
“I’ll contact soone. This place is too remote, so I need to first confirm the location of the closest person.” Li Runshan smiled. “As for paynt, there’s no fixed price, as long as you offer them a price they can’t refuse, it’ll be fine.”
“So, what do you think I should offer?” Yu Hong asked.
He wasn’t unaware of the potential to be swindled, but sotis talking about money helped build trust. Plus, this was Li Runshan’s exclusive business.
“That depends on the level of people you want to hire. Regulars, stronger ones, elites, or soone like the person who attacked you. The price varies for each. Also, because of the location, you’ll need to provide travel expenses upfront,” Li Runshan said with a smile.
“How much for a retired postman?” Yu Hong asked directly.
“Travel expenses are five silver coins, and the cost of their help depends on the opponent. We’ll discuss it once the intel is confird,” Li Runshan replied.
“Alright, I’ll wait for your news.” Yu Hong stood up to leave. “I’ll bring the items to you soon.”
Twenty normal rune arrays weren’t much for him, and the short duration of the anti-inflammatory enhancent was still worth it. As for how much Li Runshan made, Yu Hong didn’t care. As long as the goal was achieved, everything else was secondary. ɽἁΝốＢЕś
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In Baihe City.
In an abandoned factory underground, among the winding underground pipes.
In a large underground chamber that had been modified, complete with a TV, fridge, washing machine, and other anities, a large fan by the ventilation shaft flickered with bright light from outside.
Zhao Zhenghong sat on the sofa, fiddling with a sharp folding knife.
Next to him sat a voluptuous woman in a purple low-cut dress with big red waves of hair.
In other corners of the room, team mbers were mingling with beautiful won, their hands wandering.
“Boss, we’ve been in Baihe City for a while now. What’s the deal with Director Xiao? We’ve already given the token of allegiance, but there’s no reply?” Xu Yang frowned, slowly taking a drag from his cigarette.
“The big shots above us are different. Their situations, thoughts, and goals are different,” Zhao Zhenghong replied calmly. “We’re outsiders, suddenly inserting ourselves into Baihe City. They’ll need to consider what position to give us before they take us in.”
“True, but it’s been so long,” Xu Yang replied helplessly.
“It’s only been a few months,” Zhao Zhenghong said.
“Resources are running low. We don’t have enough ways to make money. If Bai Mang replied, things could improve,” Xu Yang sighed.
“There’s no rush, we still have ti. Also, I’ve got the price list from Black Stone Institute. You should send soone to take care of it,” Zhao Zhenghong said in a low voice.
“Black Stone? Their prices aren’t very stable, and this so-called partial enhancent technology… It sounds unreliable,” one of the team mbers voiced.
“It’s fine. The problem is, we’re not important enough to Director Xiao. He has too many talented people under him and doesn’t care about us outsiders. So, we need to up our stakes and increase our value,” Zhao Zhenghong said with a dangerous gleam in his eyes. “With just our people, we don’t have enough money or manpower. Our only option now is to gamble with Black Stone.”
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Two days later.
At the Stone House of the Post Office, Li Runshan handed Yu Hong a handwritten report.
“This is detailed information about the people behind the attack on you.”
Yu Hong took it and quickly skimd through it.
‘Bai Mang Guo Xudong, forr post office delivery man, active in Baihe City’s black market after retiring, accepting various hired tasks. The employer behind this attack is suspected to be Zhao Zhenghong, the forr captain of the Third Brigade of the White Stone Town United Army.’
‘Zhao Zhenghong: 31 years old, forr mber of the United Army, unmarried, leads a team of 23 mbers, with Xu Yang as his deputy. According to thorough investigation, Zhao Zhenghong has sent people to Baiqiu Village several tis, trying to find sothing.’
“How is it? Real information, right?” Li Runshan smiled proudly.
(End of Chapter)
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