Chapter 35: Killing with a Borrowed Knife
Wang Heng left in anger, and the players gathered outside quickly dispersed.
Liu Chu and Meng Feng's gazes fell upon Xiao Wen, their eyes carrying a trace of surprise.
He actually dared to confront the vice guild master of Dongning Pavilion head-on?
Quite bold indeed!
Could this kid really think that just because he had earned a few system announcements, he could run rampant throughout the game?
Games had never been a one-man battle!
The prominent figures of the early game amounted to nothing.
After all, it was only the early stage.
By the middle and late stages, they would fade into obscurity among the masses.
Liu Chu and Meng Feng had seen many such people in previous games.
Even though Heroes Contend was known as the world's first fully immersive holographic game, it probably wouldn't be much different from earlier games.
As long as there were games, the three major guilds would inevitably dominate.
Compared to that, a god-tier player who suddenly rose to fame was not nearly as important as people imagined.
Therefore, although the two had once considered recruiting Xiao Wen, it had been nothing more than a passing thought.
What truly made them value him was that he had dared to clash directly with Wang Heng.
Such pride was not something ordinary people possessed.
This kid was interesting!
The thought flashed through their minds as their attention settled on Xiao Wen.
“You certainly have some skill. With just a few words, you used the two of us to drive Wang Heng away for you.”
“What was originally equipment worth around fifteen thousand was forcibly pushed up to twenty thousand taels by you. Your price-raising methods are quite impressive,” Meng Feng added.
Xiao Wen remained calm.
“You flatter me. It's merely a merchant conducting business and pursuing profit.”
“I have to make a living too.”
Hearing this answer, both Meng Feng and Liu Chu showed astonished expressions.
They clearly hadn't expected such a response from him.
It was...
Interesting!
“Hahaha! You're quite a fascinating person. I wonder if you have any more equipment like that?” they asked.
Xiao Wen pondered for a moment before speaking.
“I don't have similar equipment, but I do possess something that will definitely interest both of you.”
“Oh? What is it?”
Liu Chu and Meng Feng almost simultaneously turned toward Xiao Wen.
Without saying a word, Xiao Wen took out Zhang Baiqi's Hand and the Silver Python Spear.
The moment these two items appeared, a fierce aura erupted from the spear tip, while a vast surge of blood and vitality shot skyward from the severed wrist of the hand.
When Liu Chu and Meng Feng saw the items, they froze briefly.
Then brilliant light exploded from their eyes.
They stared fixedly at the treasures before them. For an instant, one could even hear them swallowing.
It was a desire that came from the depths of their souls!
They wanted these items.
“Brother, how much?”
“I'll buy them! Name your price!”
The two hurriedly spoke.
Xiao Wen shook his head.
“These items have no price. Barter only.”
Barter?
Upon hearing those words, the smiles on their faces stiffened.
Neither spoke.
A token capable of recruiting a mature fourth-rank general.
A personal weapon belonging to a fourth-rank general.
Could they produce another treasure of the same level?
Even if they had one, would they be willing to exchange it?
No!
“Since they're such treasures, why not keep them for yourself?” Meng Feng exhaled deeply and stared at Xiao Wen.
Logically speaking, even a god-tier player would keep such treasures.
There was no reason to offer them up.
Yet Xiao Wen had openly taken them out.
And even demanded barter.
Something seemed suspicious.
“I can't keep them. They're useless to me. Even if I kept them, I couldn't recruit that person. Rather than letting them sit in my inventory, I might as well exchange them for something I need.”
“So, do either of you have anything suitable for trade?”
Xiao Wen looked at them and asked.
Both men shook their heads.
Barter?
They simply couldn't produce anything of equivalent value.
The deal was impossible.
Seeing them shake their heads, Xiao Wen immediately stored the two items back into his inventory.
“In that case, I'll be leaving.”
As he spoke, he glanced at the shopkeeper standing behind the counter.
Under normal circumstances, the Treasure Bowl shopkeeper could conduct barter transactions.
By handing over items, one could exchange them for treasures of equal or slightly lesser value.
However, Xiao Wen's reputation and official rank were currently too low. He lacked the authority to access such exchanges.
For now, he could only put the items away and wait for a future opportunity.
Just as Xiao Wen was about to leave, however, Meng Feng and Liu Chu stopped him.
“Brother, wait a moment.”
Xiao Wen halted and turned around, confusion appearing on his face.
“What do you think of Wang Heng, the vice guild master of Dongning Pavilion?” Liu Chu stepped forward and lowered his voice.
“We walk different paths,” Xiao Wen replied.
The answer perfectly expressed his current stance.
Upon hearing this, Liu Chu and Meng Feng exchanged a subtle glance.
Then Meng Feng spoke.
“You have a good eye for people.”
“Today, because of the equipment sale, you've offended Wang Heng. Given his temperament, he'll definitely look for an opportunity to deal with you.”
“At the moment, he's busy attacking Qingfeng Stronghold, twenty li south of Luoyang, so he may not have time to target you.”
“But once he frees up his hands, revenge will certainly come.”
“That's why we'd like to add you as a friend. If you truly run into trouble, come find us.”
“Dongning Pavilion may be strong, but Ironblood Alliance and Ancient Mystic Manor aren't pushovers either.”
Xiao Wen stared at the two for several moments before nodding.
“That sounds good.”
The three exchanged friend requests.
Then Xiao Wen turned and left.
After he had gone, Liu Chu narrowed his eyes and looked at Meng Feng.
“Why did you tell him so much about Wang Heng?”
“We spent quite a bit of effort gathering intelligence on Wang Heng's attack against Qingfeng Stronghold. And you just told him?”
Meng Feng smiled faintly as he watched Xiao Wen's departing figure.
“What kind of person do you think he is?”
“Arrogant? Proud? The sort who clearly distinguishes between gratitude and grudges...”
Suddenly, Liu Chu seemed to realize something.
He turned sharply toward Meng Feng.
“You want to use this kid to deal with Wang Heng?”
Meng Feng chuckled and nodded.
“Dongning Pavilion's hand has been reaching a little too far lately.”
“It's about time they suffered some losses.”
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