Jinxi City has a thriving taxi culture, so it’s no surprise that taxi ranks are dotted around the city.
Song Jialin has a special liking for Jinxi City. She prefers taking a taxi to travel through the streets of the city and feel the scenery outside the window passing by like a movie.
Song Jialin: Where did you just come back from and locked yourself in the martial arts gym?
Li Yuxuan: Yes.
Song Jialin: You must tell me where you went.
Song Jialin: Hey!
Song Jialin: Are you ignoring me?
Song Jialin: Bastard!
Song Jialin's mobile phone screen displayed "Unread", indicating that her information had not been viewed yet.
She concluded that after Li Yuxuan finished saying what he wanted to say, he turned off the phone.
However, the two of them have known each other for many years, and she has become accustomed to Li Yuxuan's behavior.
She even laughed about it, after all they had only recently reconnected.
And as long as she maintained this connection and made sure each other was okay, she felt content.
"Can I get off here?"
Song Jialin's mother is a Cossart, so she has Gossart characteristics.
In the past, when people saw her, they would always become awkward in speaking, but now they have gradually become accustomed to it.
Wearing sunglasses, covering half of her face, she got out of the taxi.
Recently, her fame in Jinxi City has grown day by day and she has become a public figure.
Whenever she talks about large guilds like the Pegasus Guild in the media, there are always people cheering her on, so she has also been invited to many TV and radio programs.
"This should hide my identity."
Song Jialin didn't want to be recognized, but at the same time, she didn't want the Pegasus Guild to be completely forgotten.
"Song Jialin, wait a moment. There is something I need to discuss with you."
"Um?"
Just as Song Jialin was chewing bubble gum and heading to the radio station, two men in black suits blocked her way.
"You're a bit polite this time, aren't you?"
There is a "Pegasus Guild" mark on their clothes.
Soon after Song Jialin appeared in the media and began to harass the Pegasus Guild, she received frequent visits from them, and most of these visits were accompanied by threats.
Four S-class hunters came once, but because she was in a densely populated area at the time, she successfully avoided the danger.
Not only that, she also accused the Pegasus Guild of "sending hunters to threaten others."
But this time it's different.
Not a hunter, but an ordinary office worker.
One of the men handed her a business card that said "James Clinton" next to the title "CEO."
The middle-aged man with blond hair nodded to Song Jialin and then spoke.
"We want to make a deal with you."
"Agreement? Well, continue."
"I already know something about you, but you have never been in contact with the Pegasus Guild. So, the problem lies in the grudge between your friend Li Yuxuan and the Guild. Is this why you did this?"
"Oh, it seems like you know me quite well."
Tianma Guild kicked Li Yuxuan out of the guild.
And Li Yuxuan is slowly waiting for the opportunity, vowing to avenge himself.
This is how an F-class hunter hunts big animals.
However, Song Jialin has the ability and does not want to wait so long.
She just wants to follow her beliefs.
"Shouldn't you invite someone to dinner before proposing a deal? This is basic courtesy."
Song Jialin said with a smile.
With James' consent, Song Jialin led them to a nearby five-star restaurant.
Song Jialin ordered the waiter: "Go from here to there and bring all the dishes."
"Ah... Got it, ma'am."
As a five-star restaurant, the food here is not cheap.
Although this would not put a big burden on the Pegasus Guild, Song Jialin still wanted to get as much money from them as possible.
James originally thought that Song Jialin was just a cup of coffee or a simple meal, so he was a little unprepared for this.
"I've been thinking about it."
Song Jialin smiled slowly and then continued:
"No need to question me, I'm just a person."
James listened quietly and did not respond.
"Actually, I was going to stop."
Yes, at some point these scandals will naturally dissipate.
No matter how famous she is, public opinion may turn against her if it continues.
"Knowing this, you still choose to continue?"
"Yes. In fact, if you wanted to muzzle the press, you would have done so already."
Recently, cases involving Dynamic Pharmaceuticals, a subsidiary of Tianma Association, have occurred frequently.
A few years ago, Dynamic Pharmaceuticals was active in South America and gained notoriety for conducting human experiments.
Of course, few people knew this at the time because on the surface it was just an ordinary pharmaceutical company.
Dynamic Pharmaceutical Company mainly contacts F-class ordinary hunters to provide superpowers as bait to attract their participation.
Many people believed these words and ended up being dismembered or killed.
Finally, people realized what was happening, an alliance of ordinary hunters was formed, and Dynamic Pharmaceuticals was completely destroyed.
The root of the problem is that Li Yuxuan was still a member of the Pegasus Guild at the time.
After learning about Li Yuxuan's connection with Dynamic Pharmaceutical Company, Tianma Guild quietly handled the case, hoping to do business with them and gradually incorporate them into the guild.
Song Jialin learned about this and decided to handle the affairs of Dynamic Pharmaceutical Company personally.
But the incident did not attract much media attention.
"Why are you keeping silent? I've been thinking about this."
Actually, the reason is quite clear.
The Pegasus Guild didn't want this matter to cause too much trouble.
So they threatened Song Jialin, but since that didn't work, they are now going to try to make a deal.
"Magic energy erosion. As soon as I heard this, I thought of Dynamic Pharmaceutical Company. You are afraid that Dynamic Pharmaceutical Company will be exposed by the media, right?"
Liu Haoran mutated due to his demonic rage.
So, who made these drugs for him?
Dynamic Pharmaceutical Company, a subsidiary of Tianma Guild.
"Yes, you are right."
"I know why you kicked Yuxuan out of the guild. I guess there are two reasons."
Is it because Li Yuxuan is ordinary?
no.
Everyone may think so, but this is just damage control done by the Pegasus Guild.
Li Yuxuan's abilities are strong enough. Even if he is not a superpower, his knowledge will be helpful to the guild.
The real question is the value of both Dynamic Pharmaceuticals and Li Yuxuan.
"Forty-seven survivors, expedition leader Layton brought something back from the Gates of Hell."
Five years ago, elite hunters recruited from all over the world, including members of the Pegasus Guild, were sent to explore the Gate of Hell.
A total of 500 people participated.
During the Hell's Gate expedition, common sense no longer applied and 200 people died during the expedition.
Among them, 100 people returned on the third day after entering the gates of hell, and the rest returned less than a year later.
Most suffer from mental disorders, and their condition raises questions about whether the remaining people are still alive.
Then, a miracle happened.
Three years later, 47 people returned from the gates of hell.
Little is known about the incident because it has not yet been disclosed to the public.
Even between countries, information about survivors is virtually confidential.
However, the Pegasus Guild had to pay attention to the situation at the Gate of Hell.
Because Layton, a member of the Pegasus Guild, died there.
The expedition brought back some material from within Hell's Gate, but before they could return, Layton died of a heart attack.
So, who owns these substances?
"Li Yuxuan, Leiden's right-hand man. He must keep it safe."
However, Li Yuxuan did not know these things.
As an ordinary hunter, it was difficult enough for him to come out of the gate of hell alive and still maintain his sanity.
Although Song Jialin did not personally enter the Gate of Hell, she was able to guess the truth because she was alert to the political dynamics around her, but she did not tell Li Yuxuan any of this.
At that time, Li Yuxuan's mental and physical conditions were very unstable.
But now, Li Yuxuan has been kicked out of the guild.
Song Jialin couldn't keep calm.
"You guys...you want to keep these things to yourself without telling Li Yuxuan, right?"
Moreover, under Li Yuxuan's watchful eye, it is impossible for Tianma Guild to absorb Dynamic Pharmaceutical Company.
So there's no reason not to kick him out.
"Thank you for your little story. So, what do you want? Let Yuxuan go back? No? Do you think Yuxuan will return to you people?"
Song Jialin extended her palm to James.
"Give it to me, and Yuxuan's share. Give me this, and I will calm down."
James sighed.
Now that Song Jialin knows everything Li Yuxuan has experienced, it will be difficult to resolve the matter peacefully.
Initially, Song Jialin hoped to put the Pegasus Guild in trouble by exposing it to the media, but when they offered her a deal, she realized she didn't have to.
For her and Li Yuxuan, the media is just a tool for trading, and they have nothing to offer.
Finally, James spoke.
"What can you do just by having it? We use Dynamic Pharmaceuticals and cutting-edge magic technology to study the materials from the Gate of Hell. However, all we can figure out is... 1%, that's it. What about you? You should exchange it for money, that’s my honest advice.”
"shut up."
Song Jialin looked at James calmly and continued.
"Give me what you owe me."
James frowned.
Even he couldn't make an easy decision about this.
They go to great lengths to protect information about the "Hell's Gate Materials."
However, Song Jialin's presence in the media cannot be ignored.
If she was really determined, she could make the information about the Gate of Hell known to the public.
It's better to compromise than to lose everything.
Maybe this is a better option.
damn it! If the demonizer and the deformed copy had not appeared...
This turned into a worse situation.
For hunters like Song Jialin, this is a great opportunity.
"I need to discuss it with headquarters."
Contrary to Song Jialin's calm expression, James looked solemn and spoke.
As soon as Song Jialin heard his answer, she stood up from her seat.
She just wanted to get back what Li Yuxuan owed.
"Then we'll talk to you later, friends."
Plates started coming out, but she didn't touch any of them.
"Oh, have fun eating. I'm already full for lunch."
"..."
James and his subordinates picked up their forks, excited by Song Jialin's thoughtfulness.
It would be such a waste to throw away all this food.
…
By watching and learning SS-level swordsmanship, Li Yuxuan's swordsmanship has been greatly improved.
His physical fitness is close to D level, and he is not far away from Chen Xuewei.
If he combines everything he has learned, he will undoubtedly be the winner.
"Ha ha……"
On the floor, Li Yuxuan, who was sweating profusely, looked at Chen Xuewei and suddenly realized.
"This kid is a genius."
The system once said that people above level C are considered geniuses.
What about Class A?
The system said that the term "genius once in a century" is very suitable for those with A-level talents.
Even if Chen Xuewei does not have A-level talent, she is probably between C and A.
And her swordsmanship talent is at least B level or above.
Although Li Yuxuan watched carefully and learned the swordsmanship of the Alms family.
But the truth is, most of these swordsmanship is tailor-made for the female body.
It was Helen and Ella that he watched and learned from.
Helen is 170cm tall.
Ella is only a little over 150cm tall...probably because she didn't eat well after getting sick.
Chen Xuewei's height is about 160cm.
Therefore, the Almes Secret Sword Style is perfect for her.
While recalling Helen's posture, Li Yuxuan corrected Chen Xuewei's posture.
"Why are your feet so far apart?"
"Are your arms longer than mine? Is the sword too long? Why are you shaking it so?"
"Pay attention to your breathing and don't sway randomly."
Li Yuxuan now knows very well how to hold and swing a sword correctly.
How muscles should work, how feet should move, and how to breathe.
The emergence of superpowers and the development of swordsmanship centered on superpowers only have a history of thirty years.
Combining the characteristics of superpowers with centuries-old swordsmanship is what Chen Xuewei is working on.
She quickly learned the Almes Secret Sword Style.
Although Li Yuxuan couldn't teach her all the techniques of the Almes family because he couldn't acquire skills, he could still teach her how to swing the sword more effectively.
Two weeks have passed. Chen Xuewei has grown very fast during this period, and even Li Yuxuan was surprised.
This... when she grows up, maybe she will surpass her father?
Although her father was also a genius and an excellent swordsman, his SS rank could be said to have been obtained by accident.
Li Yuxuan believes that Chen Xuewei may be able to achieve the true power of SS level with her own abilities.
It's a Sunday morning, a time when no one goes to the Budokan.
"Hey, are you still doing this?"
The two were waving their swords when they heard someone's voice.
It's Song Jialin.
She wore a white sleeveless shirt, blue hot pants and a brown hat with bold bear ears.
Song Jialin glanced at Chen Xuewei and touched her chin.
"Who do you think is going to jump when you're playing with another woman?"
"Jialin, what are you doing here?"
"I'm here to give you this."
"This is?"
Song Jialin showed Li Yuxuan a black flowerpot in her arms.
In a flower pot covered by a transparent tube, there is a mysterious white flower that looks withered and almost lifeless.
"The Gate of Hell. This is the flower that grows inside. Do you remember it?"
"Yeah... remember."
Among the countless things seen in the Gate of Hell, this one is particularly unique, so it remains in Li Yuxuan's memory.
It was one of the few mysterious and beautiful things in that hell.
But Li Yuxuan didn't know that it had been taken back and it was still alive.
"This 'sister' got it from the Pegasus Guild's private storage room...well, it's almost completely withered, so there's nothing I can do about it. Still, I think it's better than leaving it in their hands Some."
Li Yuxuan approached Song Jialin and took away the flowerpot.
In that terrible hell, there were a few things that symbolized hope.
He didn't expect to see such a scene here again, and he felt a little uneasy.
Of course, no matter how hard Li Yuxuan studied, he couldn't figure it out.
Because he is not a scientist.
Besides, didn’t Song Jialin say that even the Pegasus Guild couldn’t figure it out?
However……
"Um?"
[The skill "White Witch's Library (F)" has been activated. 】
[Searching for knowledge about the target. 】
Suddenly, a transparent book floated in mid-air, and the pages kept turning until it finally stopped.
[Image search found: Silver Spirit Flower. 】
