Chapter 739 - 732: Paying a Visit

Chapter 739: Chapter 732: Paying a Visit

"Alright, I’m done asking questions. Your job is finished. Just lie there quietly."

Zhou Yuanjue said nonchalantly as he stood up, preparing to leave.

"Hey! You’re not seriously planning on going to get yourself killed, are you?"

Lying on the ground, Lily couldn’t help but call out to Zhou Yuanjue’s retreating back.

"That’s none of your concern."

Zhou Yuanjue said, and his figure slowly vanished from her sight.

’He’s insane, completely insane! A newcomer challenging the strongest organization in the area right off the bat? That’s something only members of top families from high-level civilizations can do, right? Is this guy really a candidate from a low-level civilization? That personal data he showed me, the one with below-average racial potential... it couldn’t have been faked, could it?’

Lily muttered nonstop. She didn’t believe Zhou Yuanjue could challenge the entire Domoro Organization on his own. The only way that was possible was if he had already broken through the First layer Transformation Boundary.

’Could he actually succeed?’

Although her rational mind told her it was impossible, she couldn’t help but doubt her own judgment.

’Maybe I should... buy a revive? And follow him to see what happens?’

’The first time only costs seven hundred Value Points. I can still afford that with what I have left.’

’Forget it. Am I crazy? Seven hundred Value Points is what I’d make from three or four days of hard labor. Besides, the number of revives is cumulative. The cost increases tenfold each time. How can I just waste my precious first one like this?’

Lily thought she was going crazy for even having such an idea.

’Even if he really does defeat Zoros, defeat the three leaders, or even take down the entire Duomoge Organization head-on, what the hell does that have to do with me? I couldn’t care less.’

「Half a minute later.」

The faint golden light around Lily’s body slowly receded. She stood up from the ground, her face a mask of pained reluctance. Instantly, she connected her will to her Life True Talisman, using its regional contact function to message her teammates, who were in secluded Cultivation.

She wasn’t part of an organization, but she had formed a small team with a few other candidates who had arrived at the same time. They planned to improve their strength together before leaving the Ziying Safety Zone for the wider world.

"Stop holing yourselves up to cultivate! I’ve got big news!"

"The Duomoge Organization is about to get wrecked! It’s gonna be a huge show. You guys want to watch?"

"A clash between experts at the First layer Transformation Boundary! This is a rare sight! We might even be able to pick up some scraps. Aren’t we planning to leave the Ziying Safety Zone anyway? Let’s make a big score and then bounce!"

"Stop dawdling, all of you! Get here now, now, now!"

Lily quickly used the communication system of her Life True Talisman to bombard her teammates, who were cultivating in their residences within the safety zone.

...

...

「Half an hour later.」

「Near the Star Condensing Ore Vein, within the Ziying Safety Zone’s territory.」

Lily and three other figures were hidden on a high vantage point near the ore vein, peering in its direction.

These three figures consisted of two women and one man.

The two women were about two meters tall and looked very similar. They had slender, almost bony figures and skin as pale as snow. A crystal, beautiful as a ruby, was embedded in the center of their foreheads, faintly emitting a strange light.

The two women were named Lan Yanmeng and Lan Xueyan. They were twin sisters and the leaders of the small team. Being of one mind, they could execute a powerful joint attack at a certain cost. Although the team members all had similar Transformation Levels, when the two sisters fought together, their combined power was equivalent to an increase of at least fifteen to twenty percent in Transformation Level.

The other man was also humanoid. He was only about as tall as Lily, but his physique was incredibly stocky, creating a dissonant visual.

His name was Hagrid. He came from the same race and civilization as Lily and was even a blood relative, close enough to be considered her brother.

"It’s been so long. Why is there still no sign of anything? Lily, did you get played?"

The older twin, Lan Yanmeng, asked Lily with a suspicious look.

"Exactly. Does a candidate from a low-level civilization really have that kind of skill? Don’t make us waste our time coming here. Time in the safety zone is expensive, you know."

The younger sister, Lan Xueyan, said with a cold expression.

"Did you even get the full story? He probably just said it offhandedly without giving it a second thought, and you took him seriously. I heard you even used up your first revive chance. You didn’t fall for some kind of illusion ability, did you?"

Hagrid also said, looking at Lily strangely.

"Impossible! That guy is strong! He took all of my attacks right in front of me and triggered my protection mechanism with a single finger! He definitely has a strength equivalent to a Transformation Level of over ninety percent!"

"And... and... anyway, I don’t think that guy would lie! He’ll definitely come!"

Lily argued loudly, though even she didn’t know why she was so certain he would come. It was a strange feeling, or perhaps a strange sort of charisma.

It was the kind of thing where, although her reason told her this was all unreliable, her intuition was screaming that he could definitely do it.

She didn’t understand why she felt this way after just a brief conversation and clash. It was as if that man possessed some kind of powerful, convincing charm.

"Just wait a little longer! We’re going to pull a big score this time. When he confronts the Duomoge Organization, a lot of their members will definitely be seriously injured. Those guys are all filthy rich. If we kill them and pick up the loot, we’ll be set for the next safety zone."

Lily said, her voice full of conviction.

Another half hour passed quickly.

The Star Condensing Ore Vein remained calm and quiet.

"Maybe... perhaps... he just needs a little more time to prepare before coming..."

Under the gazes of the others, Lily said awkwardly, cursing Zhou Yuanjue ten thousand times in her heart.

’He went back on his word!’

’He tricked me out of my first time!’

’He made me lose face in front of everyone!’

’Scumbag!’

"Let’s go. We can head back for now. A little over an hour isn’t too much time wasted."

Lan Yanmeng said with a sigh.

The other two also shook their heads and were about to turn and leave.

"Wait!!"

"He’s here! He’s here!"

Just then, Lily let out a quiet shriek.

The other three exchanged glances and returned to their hiding spots, looking in the direction Lily was pointing.

Amidst the crowd of people arriving at the safety zone from all directions, they spotted Zhou Yuanjue’s figure.

Star Condensing Ore Vein.

Four candidates from the Duomoge Organization were guarding the only entrance to the ore vein, collecting a "maintenance fee" from every candidate who entered.

Soon, it was Zhou Yuanjue’s turn.