Chapter 49 - 39 Double Acquisition_2

Chapter 49: Chapter 39 Double Acquisition_2Li Yi listened quietly, secretly admiring Yang Yilong’s methods. Originally, he had only wanted Xu Ming to invite Yang Yilong to witness the event, but unexpectedly, Yang Yilong not only calmed the impact of the situation but also stabilized public sentiment, established his authority, and even deterred others who harbored ill intentions by killing He Jun. Paying a high price to acquire the Fierce Beast Biao also had a deeper meaning, winning over investment from Li Yi while also laying the groundwork for future business. Even if Yang Yilong hadn’t acted this way, he would still need to pay compensation and medical expenses, but under those circumstances, a group of Cultivators would probably have had to join forces to make a scene at his doorstep. "However, the He Jun incident has reminded me that even in AnDing District, under the rule of law, Cultivators driven to desperation can also kill. If I’m not careful, there really was a bit of danger just now." Li Yi silently remembered the scene. He must remain highly vigilant toward some Cultivators who are hostile, and he cannot afford to handle these matters with the mindset of an ordinary person. If an ordinary person were in this situation, they’d probably say, "So what if I do this? What can you do to me? If you have the guts, kill me! Dare you?" Of course, an ordinary person would not dare to do anything. But Cultivators are not so forgiving; such people truly dare to kill. Yang Yilong had not hesitated at all when he killed He Jun just now. With such thoughts, Li Yi left the medical room, weary in both body and mind, and then took the elevator back to his third-floor dormitory. Back in his room, he did nothing but sleep soundly. That sleep lasted until the next afternoon. The events of last night also spread quickly, and many people came to know about it; they cursed He Jun while envying Li Yi for having successfully hunted a Biao in the dangerous zone and earning twenty million, suddenly becoming wealthy, a topic of much delight. There were even quite a few people expressing interest in teaming up to try their luck in the dangerous zone. In his room, upon waking up, Li Yi felt completely refreshed, his body brimming with energy. The wound on his back had crusted over and was slightly itchy, indicating that it was healing. After a quick wash and packing his things, Li Yi prepared to go home today. His parents at home still needed looking after; he couldn’t stay any longer. Looking at the Mud Horse and the eerie human skin mask he brought back from the dangerous zone, Li Yi couldn’t help but think of his master, whom he had met only once. For the first time, without any relatives by his side, he experienced the kind of care and love from Zhao Ge that felt like family. Although they had only been together for an hour, the memory was still fresh in Li Yi’s mind. Without further daydreaming, after packing, Li Yi washed up and prepared to head to the cafeteria for a meal before leaving. Life had to go on. "Li Yi, are you awake? It’s me, Xu Ming," came a knock at the door just then. "Coming," Li Yi replied, opening the door. "How was your sleep last night?" Xu Ming asked with a smile, the two having interacted many times and grown quite familiar with each other. Li Yi smiled and said, "I slept well. Thinking about it now, AnDing District is comfortable; that dangerous zone really isn’t fit for people." "With hardships, one can grow. Many powerful cultivators are very proactive in going to the dangerous zones to train. I believe you will do the same in the future," Xu Ming said, "Alright, let’s not talk about this now. Take a look at this acquisition contract. If there’s no issue, sign it. This is twenty million in cash, plus an additional two million in compensation, and the salary for this operation, eight hundred thousand, is also included. You can count it." "No need, I trust you all." After Li Yi finished speaking, he took the contract, looked it over, made sure there were no issues, and then signed it. Xu Ming took the contract and gestured to his assistant to place the money in the room, then he glanced over and asked, "What? Packing up now, planning to go back? Don’t you want to stay a few more days? We provide food and accommodation here, the conditions are quite good. You might consider practicing here for a while before going back, especially since your injuries haven’t fully healed." "I would love to, but I have matters at home, and my parents still need looking after; there’s nothing I can do," Li Yi said regretfully. "I see, if you can come over after sorting out your family matters, I’ll arrange food and accommodation for you. Don’t worry, I definitely have the authority for that," Xu Ming said in a hushed voice with a smile. Li Yi was somewhat tempted, "This doesn’t seem appropriate." "Don’t worry, do you think President Yang would mind such a small matter? Just come over whenever you want, and if there are any issues, find me," Xu Ming assured. "Manager, if you say that then I’ll make myself at home. Once I’ve sorted things out and have time, I’ll definitely come here to sponge off you guys," Li Yi said. At this moment, Xu Ming looked around and then went into the room, whispering, "Li Yi, let me share something else with you. Do you know why Yang Yilong wanted to purchase at a high price the Fierce Beast that you killed?" "I, I’m not really sure," Li Yi tried to guess, "Is he trying to invest in me?" "That’s part of it, but not entirely correct. I’m giving you this information privately; once you leave this room, I won’t acknowledge it," Xu Ming said, "Yang Yilong noticed the scars left on that Fierce Beast. The Fist Marks that were left are not something ordinary boxing can achieve." "Yang Yilong speculated that you had a fortuitous encounter in the dangerous zone and learned a skill, a boxing technique." Li Yi’s expression shifted subtly; he had overlooked that point. Looking back, he indeed left special Fist Marks on the Fierce Beast after he had killed it. Any cultivator with a keen sense could definitely tell that those boxing marks weren’t ordinary. "Yang Yilong’s guess was very accurate. I accidentally wandered into Ghost Street and learned a skill not of this world," Li Yi no longer hid the truth but admitted it openly, as it seemed somewhat hypocritical to keep hiding it after coming this far in their conversation. "Ghost Street, huh? That’s really dangerous," Xu Ming remarked, "By the way, you must absolutely not pass on the boxing techniques you’ve learned." "Why is that?" Li Yi casually asked. Xu Ming immediately said, "Those techniques are worth more than hunting ten Fierce Beasts. It’s best to keep it a secret. However, if you are short on cash and considering selling it, I suggest you contact Yang Yilong." "He’s very generous. I believe he will offer a satisfying price." "I currently don’t have any intention of selling the boxing techniques," Li Yi said earnestly. "No worries, I was just giving you a heads-up," Xu Ming said. Li Yi nodded, "Thanks, now that you’ve mentioned it, I’ll keep it in mind." "That’s good. There’s nothing else, so I’ll be heading off now. You have my contact information; reach out if you need anything," Xu Ming instructed and then left with his assistant. Afterward, he took out his phone and sent a text message: President Yang, Li Yi is leaving, he is currently not willing to sell the boxing techniques.