Chapter 8, Indifferent Transactions

Have you found his weakness?" asked Xivil.

Ah, I understand now. Here, I will give you the Crown of the Ancient Golem." Xiao Mu Yu淡淡地接过水晶, 放入怀中, 却没有验证水晶的真实性

I was initially concerned about what impact this newly ascended king, being human yet commanding an army of beasts, would have on the situation of the empire. However, I am now at ease. "A person with feelings in their heart possesses a fatal flaw; as long as I can identify this flaw, he is not to be feared. What is truly worrisome is if he is a genuine heartless individual, for that would indeed be troublesome."

Honorable Lord of Winter, it is a pleasure to meet you for the first time, I offer my respects. I have come at the command of my king to exchange for the Crown of the Ancient Golem. The speaker was a young man, dressed in a luxurious robe that appeared both elegant and opulent. A scar ran across the corner of his eye on his handsome face, yet it did not detract from his attractiveness; rather, it added a touch of masculine vigor.

"Hehe... interesting fellow," the beautiful woman shook her head and smiled, "I have a feeling that we will meet again soon, silent guy. My name is Xivil. Don't forget it next time we meet."

It is evident that more than one person feels perplexed about this

Hehe... As for my opinion, it is quite obvious that he is a cold-hearted man, and also a madman. However, this cold-hearted man possesses a gentle heart. "Xiville said with a smile, "Just now, when he took action to kill his subordinate, I clearly sensed a hint of hesitation. But in the end, he still struck the fatal blow. Do you know why?"

"Are you not afraid that we might bring a counterfeit to deceive you?" the woman asked, her enchanting eyes wide open.

He arrived with a well-disciplined army, and even when facing the enigmatic Lord of Winter's Embrace, he remained courteous and humble, as if he were not confronting a master of beasts capable of effortlessly erasing him from existence, but rather encountering a like-minded friend at a ball

"Sir, aren't you going to verify the authenticity of the crystal?" asked the woman, who had been watching everything with great interest while standing behind Akagi.

The woman wore a lightweight battle armor, yet it was unlike typical armor; it lacked the thick protective plates. Beneath the gently swaying battle skirt, her long legs were dazzling and alluring. The upper part of the armor merely covered her half-naked bosom, with a deep cleavage that captivated the heart. Rather than being called armor, it was more akin to a mere binding garment.

I have understood your intention," Xiao Mu Yu said lightly, "Did the Night Demon Crystal come with you?

After bidding farewell to the Barbarian King and Ashe, the Forest of Winter's Embrace once again welcomed guests

Only two individuals in the entire team can truly remain calm and composed: one is the leader, a man who calls himself Akagi, and the other is a woman wielding a spear and carrying a massive cross-shaped boomerang on her back

Hehe... Prince No. 2, I can only say that the two thousand gold coins you spent to invite me this time were indeed well spent. You must know that just now, in my perception, that terrifying man exhibited murderous intent three times. Killing and plundering are not as simple as they seem

Dear Lord Shiver, what are your thoughts on this winter journey? On the woodland path, Akagi smiled.

Xiao Mu Yu silently took the energy core, silently handed it to Chi Mu, silently turned and walked into the temple, without saying a word to keep him, the meaning of sending guests away was very clear

... ...

Xiao Mu Yu, however, no longer paid attention to the reactions of the crowd. She turned and walked to the entrance of the temple, where a large stone stood there in a daze. The stone seemed to be oblivious to its situation, remaining in a stupor until Xiao Mu Yu gently raised her right hand and placed it on its surface. Only then did the stone emit a puzzled "hum... hum..." sound, lowering its head in confusion to look at Xiao Mu Yu.

However, this armor, which appears exceptionally cool, does not give a sense of frivolity when worn by a woman; instead, it evokes a feeling of sacredness and inviolability, and furthermore...

Xiao Mu Yu subtly averted his gaze, sensing a faint threat emanating from the woman. Someone who could evoke such feelings in him was certainly not a mere ornament. Thus, the lightweight battle armor she wore clearly reflected its owner's confidence.

When a person personally takes action to destroy something they care about, the only possibility is that there is another matter of greater importance that they need to protect. Akagi smiled politely, "Clearly, his murderous intent stemmed from his unwillingness to kill that golem. Fortunately, Lord Shiver was able to intimidate him; otherwise, Akagi would likely not have been able to leave this forest today.

Akagi smiled without speaking, as the setting sun elongated the shadow of this handsome man, making him appear somewhat ominous and fearsome, like a giant beast, amidst the surrounding trees.

Then, he turned and left

Waving her hand towards the back of Xiao Mu Yu, the woman named Xivil laughed heartily as she departed

Then, let us part ways here," Akagi Yuya gracefully performed a noble gesture towards Xiao Mu Yu's back, "I hope to repay your hospitality next time in the Maple Leaf Snow.

It is evident that this squad of soldiers is different from the elite troops led by the girl named Lux last time. Although they are desperately suppressing their emotions, Xiao Mu Yu can still perceive their fear of the high-level magical beasts surrounding them.

He is a man capable of captivating countless young women, young and handsome, suave and wealthy, with a charming smile of humility and politeness always adorning his handsome face

Hehe... naturally it has brought me here, otherwise I would not appear in this place," said the man named Akagi, bowing slightly and revealing a charming smile. He took out a light blue diamond crystal from the spatial ring and handed it to Xiao Mu Yu, "This is the Night Demon Crystal, please have it appraised.

"It is impossible for such a large army like yours from the Debang to pass through so ostentatiously without prior notice, let alone swaggering into the Wintery Embrace Forest. If you were not the army of Debang, you would likely have been completely annihilated before even approaching the Wintery Embrace Forest," said Xiao Mu Yu, the indifferent analyst. "Therefore, there is no doubt that you are the army of Debang."

Akagi smiled wryly; even he could not stand by and watch his subjects suffer from unwarranted disasters. This Lord of Winter was cold and terrifying, which explained how he could suppress a host of high-level magical beasts and aspire to the throne

It seems that this woman is not from Demacia; she is likely just an external aid invited by the Redwood of the Dembang. Hmm, are you afraid that I might engage in a black market deal?

Without a tremendous sound or the brilliance of lightning, the large stone quietly dissipated, much like a sandcastle on the beach being swept away by the wind, leaving behind only a faint blue energy core floating in place, emitting a soft, ethereal blue light

Daring to wear such a suit of armor with almost zero protection, it is evident that the master is very confident in their abilities, completely relying on their own strength in battle rather than on heavy armor

Xiao Mu Yu glanced lightly at Chi Mu and said, "If you head east from here, these magical beasts can reach the nearest city in just three days."

Ah... there is no need; I am familiar with the appearance of the Night Demon Crystal, this should be genuine

When did Debang's army become so reputable? How can you be so certain? The woman asked this impolite question, but Akagi only smiled wryly and said nothing in response

Hehe... what an interesting fellow, I suddenly feel that this originally boring journey has become quite enjoyable." The woman chuckled.

Hehe... Taking people's money to help them avert disaster, since I have accepted your commission, I naturally must ensure your safety

The cold words and indifferent remarks made the group of soldiers even more tense, as everyone clenched their weapons tightly, beads of sweat on their foreheads, their bodies taut, as if this was the only way to bring themselves a sense of security amidst the surrounding monsters