Chapter 422: I Can Handle It

Chapter 422: Chapter 422: I Can Handle It

A Su Feng scout inside the Second Territory’s Wild Grass Wall detected movement within the Third Territory and reported, "Someone has entered the Third Territory through the North Gate and is currently active within the territory."

Xu Pin stirred the Green Light Rice porridge in his bowl with his chopsticks, lost in thought. ’How can I get Xiaqing into the Evolution Forest before the captain wakes up...?’

Inside the Third Territory, too busy to cook, Xiaqing gnawed on two sticks of beef jerky while sipping a Special Level Nutrient Liquid and contacting her idol.

Zhang San’s voice was languid. "Xiaqing, you’re up so early?"

"Brother San, I’ve got my hands on a High Level Evolved Green Light Python. It’s a hardness evolution, and its Harmful Element content is only 2.3‰. Would you like to try some of the Python Meat?"

Zhang San’s voice immediately filled with warmth. "The Wolf Group gave it to you? Are you sure it’s a High Level Evolved Green Light Python?"

Her idol had personally saved Broken Waist Wolf, broken leg wolf, and Sick Wolf, so Xiaqing had no need to hide the python’s origin. "This python is fifteen meters long and weighs over a ton. Its skin is at least twice as hard as the last two, so it’s definitely a High Level Evolution. The Wolf Group killed it last night and delivered it before dawn. The temperature is below zero now, so the meat is still very fresh."

"How many pounds can you trade me?"

No Evolver could refuse High Level Evolved Green Light meat, let alone a Green Light Cuisine aficionado like Zhang San. ’A hardness evolution? That means it’ll be nice and chewy!’

Xiaqing’s lips curled up, her eyes sparkling. "This python will yield at least 1,400 pounds of meat. I’m keeping 500 pounds for myself and trading at least 500 pounds to other friends. I’ve already traded away the Python Skin and its spinal column. If you want it, Brother San, I can send the rest your way."

Although Zhang San could be petty, he never stooped to chasing small advantages. "This python is larger than 99% of the pythons on Blue Star, and it’s a Green Light one, so its nutritional and medicinal value is extremely high. Keep what you need for yourself. I’ll take the rest—the meat, ribs, and internal organs—at a rate of 500 points per pound. Do you want points or supplies?"

’Just as expected of a premium Blue Star idol. He offered 500 points per pound right off the bat, 200 more than my estimate!’

Xiaqing made a counter-request. "Brother San, I’d like to trade for two kinds of supplies right now. I’ll save the rest to trade for medicine in the future."

Xiaqing then laid out her specific terms to her idol.

"The people from the Second Territory think I blew up their helicopter. From last night until now, they’ve sent several groups to watch me. Right now, there are still people inside the Second Territory’s Northern Wilderness Grass Wall, using equipment to monitor the activity in my territory. I don’t even dare to speak in my own yard; I have to hide in the house to call you. So, I want to trade for anti-eavesdropping equipment, the higher the level, the better."

"The second is the medicine for soaking the python skin. The same kind you prepared last time—the one that improves the skin’s toughness, corrosion resistance, and breathability."

"Alright." Zhang San nodded. "I’ll have Da Ya and Ji Li make a trip over. They’ll use the South Gate. Don’t leave your territory for now. Wait until the Fiery Fire people have left and only Su Feng remains before you make your move."

"Thank you, Brother San." ’Da Ya is one of Brother San’s trusted men, and Ji Li is a member of the special forces from Hui Yi Base One’s military department. Having them enter the Third Territory through the South Gate is a clear message for the people in the Second Territory.’

Her idol was using his actions to show he was on Xiaqing’s side, so of course, Xiaqing had to thank him.

Then, Xiaqing sent a message to Yang Jin. Besides mentioning the python meat trade, she also asked him for Tang Zhengpo’s phone number.

Sitting atop Mountain No. 61, Yang Jin sent the number to Xiaqing and asked, "Do you want to reveal your alliance with the Green Dragon Team?"

Xiaqing replied, "Not yet. I can handle the current situation."

Sunlight pierced through the clouds, spilling onto the summit of Mountain No. 61 and illuminating the thick snow on the peak.

THUD—THUD—THUD—

Two Brain Domain Evolution Giant Bears, bringing with them a "bear cub" injured on Mountain No. 50, ascended through the clouds halfway up the mountain. Reaching the summit, they stared at Yang Jin with towering fury.

"ROAR—"

"ROAR—"

The two Giant Bears roared in unison, the sound shaking the very mountain.

Yang Jin put away his phone and threw the two Fiery Fire Members, who had been disguised as refugees, in front of the Brain Domain Evolution Giant Bears. "These are the evil humans who injured that bear, trying to provoke a conflict between humans and the Bear Group. I’ll leave them to you."

The bear cub, covered in small wounds with a bandaged arm, saw the two humans who had attacked it lying on the ground. It immediately flew into a rage, growling and swatting at the mountain rocks. The two Giant Bears just stared at Yang Jin, preparing to attack.

Even if the Bear Group couldn’t understand human language, the attitude of the bear cub, which was taller than Yang Jin when it stood up, already confirmed that these were the "culprits."

Half of his objective for this trip was already accomplished. Yang Jin opened the lid of a jar beside him. "This time, humans intruded upon your den and provoked a fight. It was our fault. So, please accept this jar of Green Light Honey as our apology."

The fierce wind carried the fragrance of honey toward them. The two Giant Bears remained unmoved, but behind them, the "little cub" covered in countless small wounds with a bandage on its arm, twitched its nose and sniffed, stirring restlessly.

"ROAR—"

The male Brain Domain Evolution Bear let out another roar, and the little bear immediately became docile.

Seeing that the Giant Bears’ anger had subsided considerably and they no longer intended to charge into battle, Yang Jin knew his objective for the trip was achieved. Without a second glance at the two dregs of humanity on the snow, gagged, their lips purple, their eyes full of terror, he turned and headed down the mountain.

These two had been injured by Yang Jin, dragged for miles, and frozen on the Snow Mountain for so long that they were now barely breathing. Leaving them with that last breath was precisely to clear up the misunderstanding between the Bear Group and humans. Even if the Bear Group didn’t understand human language, they could read human expressions, and that was enough.

Next, Yang Jin would go find Su Feng and Fiery Fire to "settle the bill."

"Chairman Tang, this is Xiaqing from the Third Territory. Is Tang Huai’s injury any better?"

After her call to Tang Zhengpo connected, Xiaqing led by introducing herself and showing concern for her injured neighbor, offering a gift as a sign of goodwill.

"I have some Yellow Light white chrysanthemums and Green Light mint leaves here. If you don’t mind, I can give them to Brother San first, and you can take them back for Tang Huai to make tea with when you bring him to Territory Land No. 7 for his follow-up appointment."

She had picked the Yellow Light white chrysanthemums from the valley, and she grew the Green Light mint herself. Given Tang Zhengpo’s standing, these weren’t particularly precious resources, but they represented Xiaqing’s sincerity.

Xiaqing had more precious resources to spare, but since this was her first interaction with Tang Zhengpo, the value of these two items was just right. Offering something more valuable might have had the opposite effect.

Tang Zhengpo’s voice was gentle. "Tang Huai has taken Brother San’s medicine and is much better. However, his vocal cords were severely injured, so he can’t speak with you, Miss Xia. The chrysanthemum and mint are exactly the medicinal herbs Tang Huai needs right now. Thank you so much."

Before stating the real purpose of her call, Xiaqing once again expressed her desire to be on good terms with Territory No. 12. "You can just call me Xiaqing. Tang Huai and I are neighbors; it’s only right that we help each other."