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"Growth Catalyst I'll just leave it here, no need for a three-way transaction. I believe... you will give me my rightful share..."
Lin spoke vaguely, still wearing that strange smile on his face.
This expression resembled both an inexperienced youth who easily trusts strangers and a cunning old fox who has already secured his advantage over his opponent.
This contradictory thought constantly clashed in the minds of Yan Shan and the Tiger, leaving them unable to discern what the young man was truly thinking.
Recalling the young man's actions, the Tiger took a sharp breath, ultimately categorizing this mysterious youth as someone from the latter group—those who should never be provoked.
Behind such arrogance, there must be some backing. The young man acted so recklessly and casually; he must have significant support to dare behave like this at the Warrior Exchange.
This young man was as sly as a fox; how could he be foolish enough to act tough at the exchange?
Although the Tiger had thoroughly investigated the young man's background, the black-and-white documents only revealed that he was an ordinary child who had lost his parents.
However, this raised even more questions!
How could such a young man have such a simple background? Just based on his composure, which was not typical for someone his age, he could not be an ordinary boy.
Thus, the young man's origins were anything but simple...
The simpler the background information, the more it seemed to conceal something...
The implications were chilling!
The tiger dared not think further; in his contemplation, it felt as if he had touched upon some forbidden issue. He understood well that the more one knows, the quicker one meets their demise.
"Yan Shan, treat the guest well, remember! Do not anger the guest. Whatever he wants, give it to him! Make sure he leaves here happy, and then we can close this deal. If there is even a hint of dissatisfaction, our lives are forfeit!"
The tiger's voice was extremely grim; there was nothing feigned about it. The fear came straight from his heart.
Such is the wonder of things: a little reminder, a touch of pretense, and let speculation run rampant, and Lin's identity became shrouded in mystery.
The most terrifying thing is the human heart; the most foolish thing is also the human heart.
...
In the end, Lin and Fatty walked out of Warrior Exchange unscathed, with Yan Shan greeting them with a smile. However, in her eyes as she looked at Lin, there was already a hint of fear. Upon closer inspection, Yan Shan was forcing a smile, beads of sweat forming on her forehead.
"Mr. Lin, please take care; I won't see you off any further."
Yan Shan had escorted Lin Ta to the center of the square before daring to say this.
"Mm, remember, you only have three."
Lin's expression was indifferent; he didn't even turn his head. His words carried a strong tone, as if Warrior Exchange owed him a great favor.
"Yes, yes, Mr. Lin, we will remember!"
Yan Shan quickly responded loudly, nodding her head like a chicken pecking at grains, unable to stop.
Lin did not continue the conversation, putting on an arrogant demeanor as he swayed away with Fatty.
It was only after Lin had walked far away, completely disappearing into the crowd, that Yan Shan let out a long sigh, her entire body relaxing. She nearly stumbled in her high heels.
"I thought it was a big catch, but it turned out to be a nuisance... It seems promotion is out of the question this time..."
Yan Shan murmured softly as she watched Lin disappear in the distance.
...
Yan Shan would never have imagined that her current disheveled appearance would be reflected in Lin. In the distance, Lin confirmed that he was out of Yan Shan's sight, and his tense expression relaxed as he let out a light sigh.
Lin Ye looked relieved, his demeanor significantly more relaxed, as if he had just fought a battle. If someone were to look at his back, they would find it soaked with cold sweat.
"Bro, what just happened..."
Fatty had already noticed something was off with Lin. Although Lin usually carried himself with pride, he had never been so arrogant and overbearing before!
Such bully-like behavior was something Fatty despised and something Lin hated as well.
"Shh... Don't talk. We're still within the range of the Warrior Exchange; there are too many eyes around. Let's wait until we get home!"
Lin cautiously glanced back before whispering in Fatty's ear.
This caution was necessary; Lin had noticed something amiss during the Warrior Exchange, leaving him feeling somewhat apprehensive.
Initially, when Yan Shan approached Lin, there was nothing that raised Lin's suspicions. He merely thought the Growth Catalyst's Price was a bit high and that there would be a designated person to handle the purchase, nothing particularly special.
However, when Lin heard them repeatedly raising the price, he sensed something was wrong. His first thought was, "This is bad! The value of the Growth Catalyst is too high! It's too rare!"
While high value is generally a good thing, the problem lies in the fact that it was in Lin's hands, a common person in this era who was quite vulnerable.
A Common Man Is Innocent, But Possessing a Treasure Is a Crime.
This was one of Lin's guiding principles. He had wandered on Earth before arriving at the Great Star Sea, where life taught him that any wealth one possesses must be protected by corresponding strength; otherwise, it could lead to significant problems or even fatal consequences.
Lin was very cautious in this regard, perhaps due to his experiences in the orphanage, which left him feeling insecure about society as a whole.
By the time Lin realized there was a problem, it was already too late. He found himself in a difficult situation. He believed that if he showed any sign of weakness, not only would he fail to make the deal, but he might even lose his life…
In reality, he was overthinking it. Even if he didn't know Yuming, the Warrior Exchange wouldn't resort to murder for treasure; at most, they would acquire the Growth Catalyst at a relatively low Price and exploit Lin Yi.
After realizing there was an issue, Lin began to quietly contemplate how to extricate himself from the situation.
Knowing oneself and one's enemy ensures victory in every battle. Lin's next thought was to understand the Warrior Exchange and their motives. To gather this information and plan an escape route, Lin didn't hesitate to exchange 100 Hero Coins for a Special skill!
——
【Divine Sight】
【Price: 00 | Level One】
This is a skill from the ancient race known as the Golden-Eyed Ancient Clan, categorized by the System as a Special ability that can assist the user and greatly enhance their observational skills.
The Golden-Eyed Clan possesses extraordinary vision abilities; their eyes can penetrate all things in the world, allowing them to see whatever they wish to see. (Divided into ten levels, currently at Level One, which can only see through objects within five meters.)
(Are you thinking of sneaking a peek at the sisters in the bathhouse? Have you countless times wanted to see the slender bodies beneath their clothes? That is no longer a mere fantasy; the Divine Sight ability will fulfill your desires, you lecher!)
——
This peculiar skill granted Lin the ability of x-ray vision!
Initially intended for planning an escape route, Lin soon discovered a tiger on the other side of the wall while observing it and interpreting its facial expressions.
The tiger would never have imagined that Lin's audacity stemmed from understanding its expression.
Indeed, every conversation between Lin and Yan Shan was a duel; Lin was probing to find out where their limits lay and what thoughts they truly held.
They were guessing about Lin, while Lin Ye was guessing about them!
Step by step, Lin Lingji moved forward, and suddenly he had a flash of inspiration—a risky move in the game.
He repeatedly saw an unpleasant expression on the tiger's face, yet he never detected any killing intent in its eyes. This was telling Lin that something was holding the tiger back, preventing it from acting recklessly.
Since they had such reservations, why not engage in some arrogant and reckless behavior to intimidate them? This would make them even less likely to act against him!
At that moment, Lin decided to do just that, and indeed, he succeeded.
This time, Lin had no choice but to put on a show; only by doing so could he hope to survive. Clearly, this was just Lin's own thought—whether he intended to act arrogantly to save his life or if he was merely using the pretense of wanting to survive as a guise for his arrogance was uncertain.
Perhaps deep down, Lin harbored a peculiar penchant for showing off.
However, upon reflection, Lin felt a sense of dread; this move was too risky and reckless. When he thought carefully, there were too many flaws behind his words.
Now, Lin Ye could only pray that the Warrior Exchange would not take things too seriously and actually investigate him.
Although Lin Yi remained unaware and was still anxious about his actions, events had already taken a turn toward the trajectory he had anticipated. By a twist of fate, Lin's concerns had been alleviated.
Sometimes, luck is also a part of strength.
In summary, after experiencing this series of events, Lin realized one thing—until he had real strength, he could no longer sell items from the marketplace. Not only should he refrain from selling, but even letting outsiders take a glance was out of the question!
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