Chapter 784 - 790 Certainly Can (2)
Chapter 784: Chapter 790 Certainly Can (2)
"So, you’re saying the reward is a billion dollars?" Lin Xi asked in surprise, as this was not a small amount.
At the same time, he felt even more suspicious about Avril Jolie’s identity.
Even the European royalty can’t casually hand a billion dollars to someone as compensation; it’s incredibly difficult, or downright impossible.
It seems he had underestimated this person before.
Avril Jolie felt a bit relieved seeing Lin Xi’s shocked expression.
She smiled slightly and said, "Moreover, it only takes half a day and won’t disrupt any of your plans."
Lin Xi nodded, thinking it would be silly not to take the money as long as it didn’t go against his conscience; he could agree to it.
So he said, "You go ahead and tell me."
But Avril Jolie shook her head, "You must agree first before I can tell you; otherwise, if you don’t agree later and leak the matter, or act alone, I’d suffer a big loss."
"You want me to agree first?" Lin Xi asked back.
Avril Jolie nodded, looking firm in her stance.
"Alright then, I won’t accompany you!" Lin Xi also said firmly.
And as he finished speaking, he gave Avril Jolie no time to react, walked directly to the door, grabbed the handle, ready to pull it open and leave when Avril Jolie anxiously chased after him.
She jogged and grabbed his hand, looking helpless, "Wait, we can discuss this further!"
"You’re saying nothing, what is there to discuss?" Lin Xi refused, forcefully pulling the classroom door open, one foot already stepping out, showing no intention to negotiate.
This made Avril Jolie extremely anxious, and she hurriedly said,
"Can’t I just say it?"
Hearing this, Lin Xi turned his head slightly and gave her a disdainful look, "Should’ve done this sooner, right?"
Avril Jolie wanted to punch him but then heard Lin Xi say,
"You better not fool me?"
"I won’t fool you!"
"You know the consequences!" As he said this, he couldn’t help but glance at her backside.
At this moment, Avril Jolie wanted to slam the door and leave, but she swallowed her anger and said, "I know!"
After they closed the classroom door and returned inside, Avril Jolie stood a meter away from Lin Xi, feeling a bit regretful.
Collaborating with Lin Xi felt like an old Huaxia saying, "Throwing a meat bun to a dog, gone forever!"
Additionally, she was deeply hesitant about coming to Huaxia at this time, encountering the Stone Gambling Festival in Chuzhou City, which attracted many powerful warriors.
If there weren’t so many, she could handle the matter with her own abilities.
Even if she couldn’t handle it, she could still ensure her safety.
But now, five or six Peak Soldier Kings have died, she truly had no confidence.
According to the information, people in this city had far surpassed the Peak Soldier King level.
Otherwise, she wouldn’t have sought Lin Xi’s help, and she wouldn’t want to meet him in her entire life.
This bastard is truly infuriating.
Several seconds later, she said, "An ancient relic has appeared somewhere, containing something that allows Peak Soldier Kings to break through their limits!"
"Moreover, it is beneficial to anyone at the Soldier King level."
"So, I want to check it out, but I’ve heard it’s already guarded by powerful individuals."
As she mentioned this, Lin Xi chimed in, "So, you want me to be your bodyguard?"
"Escort you inside?"
Lin Xi already knew what she was talking about. Something valuable to Soldier Kings and above had to be Spirit Stones, right?
Earlier, Zhao Ritian had asked him to join the expedition to an ancient mine rumored to contain many Spirit Stones.
Unexpectedly, even foreigners knew about it.
Because of this, the ancient mine would likely attract many people.
This was likely one reason Zhao Ritian and his team returned to the capital to request reinforcements.
Avril Jolie said, "It’s not about protecting me or escorting me inside. I want you to follow me and deter any small-time threats, as you’re no match for the top-level powerhouses!"
"And to intimidate these people, I naturally have my own team."
Lin Xi understood; the reason she wanted him was possibly just to temporarily stall and deter mid-level threats below top-tier powerhouses.
Otherwise, not only would Avril Jolie’s safety be compromised, but even the powerhouse behind her would be under siege.
At this point, she might think he’s of intermediate Soldier King level strength.
If she knew he was a Peak Soldier King, she wouldn’t have spoken so nonchalantly.
However, Lin Xi still shook his head and refused, "You come to Huaxia, wanting to take our national treasure, and expect me to help you? Aren’t you being naive?"
"Or do you think I’m just a money-loving fool?"
"No!" Avril Jolie responded anxiously, fearing Lin Xi’s refusal.
After all, this opportunity was unprecedented worldwide.
It was the first time such an ancient mine had surfaced in Huaxia!
But the next moment, she heard Lin Xi reply, "Yes, I am a money-loving person, so I will agree to this!"
Avril Jolie, "..."
Her mind was filled with the thought of whether or not to speak out!
"Is there anything else?" Lin Xi asked, seeing Avril Jolie stunned.
Avril Jolie shook her head, indicating there was nothing else.
But as Lin Xi prepared to open the door again, she couldn’t help but ask, "Why did you agree, without worrying about our country’s treasure being taken by me?"
Lin Xi chuckled, "It won’t happen!"
"Why?" Avril Jolie asked him back.
Lin Xi replied, "Because I am here!"
Avril Jolie, "..."
"Remember the billion-dollar down payment, transfer it to my account, my account number is..."
After the two of them returned to the classroom, Lin Xi sat back in his previous seat, while Peng Bo and the others were more curious than ever.
However, citing confidentiality, Lin Xi directly refused them.
The agreement he made with Avril Jolie was incidental, as he was planning to go there himself anyway.
Besides, he knew even if he didn’t agree, she would find a way to go there.
The effects of Spirit Stones were simply too enticing.
Moreover, Lin Xi was confident that Avril Jolie would not gain much.
From what she revealed, there was another powerhouse behind her, but ninety percent likely to be a Peak Soldier King, not an Innate Powerhouse; if it were, she wouldn’t have sought Lin Xi.
And only those at Peak Soldier King level could barely ensure their survival there.
Because back then, Zhao Ritian and another group had at least two Innate Powerhouses.
As for others who knew about it, they wouldn’t have the chance to profit unless both sides suffered mutual losses.
But it’s impossible for them to allow others to benefit from their conflict.
Looking at Avril Jolie, who had resumed her composed teacher demeanor, Lin Xi couldn’t help but lament, "Looks like those nine billion won’t be coming my way!"
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