Bai Ye said, "Since it's a future technology zone, over fifty percent of the output is black quality. However, due to the entry-level technology, it's limited to basic energy firearms."
As Bai Ye spoke, he gestured to Gao Ming to bring paper and a pen.
Bai Ye continued, "I'll write down the information about the restricted zone. I won't bother with the basic energy firearms, but I will list some valuable items, such as memory erasers, future cars, the atom bomb pistol nicknamed 'Little Cricket,' the three-barrel plasma cannon, and unicycles."
Bai Ye spoke as he handed the note to Gao Ming.
"The information on the items is all here," Bai Ye said, putting down the pen. "Now it's up to you. If your exchange items are satisfactory, I'll write the information on how to activate the restricted zone on the back of the paper."
Gao Ming hesitated for a moment, then took out a brocade box and placed it on the table before opening it.
As Gao Ming opened the box, a ripple-like blue light instantly spread out. Inside lay a sword, entirely azure blue, entwined with wisps of purple lightning.
Thunderbolt Purple Lightning (Flying Sword) (Red): A thunderclap that shakes the heavens, lightning that cleaves the sky, forged from the essence of the Nine Heavens' thunder, it is a pair with Blazing Phoenix Fire.
Effects:
Thunderbolt Purple Lightning, Blazing Phoenix Fire (Collected): 1/2
Thunder Pulse (Thunderbolt Purple Lightning has a 30% chance to paralyze the target for 5 seconds after striking)
Flying Thunder (When controlling Thunderbolt Purple Lightning with the sword, it can transform into a bolt of lightning for attack. Within three meters, all areas are within the splash damage range of the lightning arcs)
Nine Imperial Thunder God Sword Array (Thunderbolt Purple Lightning transforms into lightning formations. Within the covered area, lightning attribute attacks are strengthened by 100%, and continuous absorption of lightning can restore stamina and injuries. This sword array affects both allies and enemies)
Heavenly Tribulation of Thunder and Fire (Not activated, requires Blazing Phoenix Fire)
Dual Sword Merger (Not activated, requires Blazing Phoenix Fire)
Jade Shatter (Not activated, requires Blazing Phoenix Fire)
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Bai Ye looked at Gao Ming and said, "A red quality flying sword?"
Gao Ming smiled and asked, "Satisfied?"
Bai Ye replied, "Can't you hear the sarcasm in my voice?"
Gao Ming's smile immediately turned into an awkward chuckle.
Bai Ye took out Thunderbolt Purple Lightning and waved it. "It's a good sword. But you've only given me one piece of the Thunderbolt Purple Lightning and Blazing Phoenix Fire set. While it's red quality, an incomplete set at least drops a tier, making it no different from black quality."
Bai Ye finished speaking and gave Gao Ming a look of disdain. Did he think he was an idiot?
Putting aside the fact that for the Evil Spirit Gang, the value of a restricted zone wasn't just in its rewards, but also in the opportunities for extensive hunting and scavenging for God Stone fragments.
Just the idea of Bai Ye exchanging information about a restricted zone, which yielded four black quality items, for a single black quality flying sword? Was he slow on the uptake?
"A misunderstanding, a misunderstanding," Gao Ming quickly said. "Blazing Phoenix Fire is also in my possession."
"Oh?" Bai Ye raised an eyebrow, immediately understanding Gao Ming's intention. He said directly, "You plan to give me Blazing Phoenix Fire after activating the restricted zone, right?"
Gao Ming scratched his head sheepishly. "That's right."
Bai Ye grinned; he wasn't surprised. Talk of "unconditional trust" was either for tricking children or just polite talk among adults. Gao Ming clearly intended to hold Bai Ye back before confirming the restricted zone information. However, Gao Ming's willingness to give half upfront was already a gesture of respect.
Bai Ye said, "Then so be it."
Bai Ye reached out and wrote the information for activating the restricted zone, along with some of its contents, on the note.
Gao Ming asked, "Besides this, do you have any other advice?"
Did he want him to be a consultant again?
Bai Ye smiled. "I can't say it's advice, just remember what you need. But I don't think it's an issue; your leader clearly knows what you need."
Bai Ye said this while shaking Thunderbolt Purple Lightning.
Gao Ming looked confused.
Bai Ye smiled and offered no explanation.
Gao Ming's abilities were good, but he was still different from Harvey Stinson. The information Bai Ye provided could allow the Evil Spirit Gang to obtain a pile of black quality items, but they were still just black quality, entry-level future technology weapons. Moreover, Bai Ye was only providing information. Was it worth exchanging for a red quality flying sword?
Normally, it wasn't. The information Bai Ye provided wasn't worth that much. In terms of practicality, a pair of red quality flying swords could instantly elevate one's strength from third-rate to first-rate. In terms of value, a pile of black quality items was certainly worth more. Red quality items were too rare, almost untradeable. But the problem was that Bai Ye wasn't offering items, just information.
So, what was Harvey's intention in making this exchange? It was actually quite simple: a pair of red quality flying swords could only create one first-rate expert for the Evil Spirit Gang. However, a pile of black quality weapons could help the Evil Spirit Gang create a multitude of second-rate experts. A single expert couldn't bring about much change for the gang, but a group of experts could. Harvey Stinson clearly knew what he needed; a gang needed the strength of a group more than one or two individuals. Therefore, since Harvey Stinson was making the decisions himself, Bai Ye felt he had nothing else to advise.
Bai Ye said directly, "I need to leave here. Do you have a way to get the remaining sword to me?"
Gao Ming replied, "Don't worry, we have people in the beast-taming zone. They there..."
Bai Ye interrupted, "The Big Mouth Gull Express?"
Gao Ming was taken aback. "You know quite a lot."
Bai Ye said, "Then that's settled."
Bai Ye stood up, intending to leave, but then paused.
Bai Ye said, "I'll give you information on two hidden quests in addition. Gather some people and help me investigate something."
Gao Ming looked confused. "Hmm?"
As Bai Ye spoke, he took out a slip of paper, wrote down the trigger conditions for two hidden quests, and placed it under his wine glass.
"The Vice-President of the Hidden Dragon Society, Liu Shiyue," Bai Ye said. "I want his intel. Also, if possible, keep an eye on him. I want to know his whereabouts."
Gao Ming immediately agreed, "Alright!"
Gao Ming didn't hesitate, even feeling a little pleased. For the Evil Spirit Gang to develop, the Hidden Dragon Society was an unavoidable hurdle. Now that an expert like Bai Ye wanted to target the Hidden Dragon Society, Gao Ming was more than willing. He'd gladly do it even if Bai Ye hadn't offered information on two hidden quests. As for why it was targeting the Hidden Dragon Society... wasn't that obvious? If Bai Ye wanted to cooperate with the Hidden Dragon Society, why would he ask for his help in investigating and tracking someone? Was Gao Ming slow-witted, or was Bai Ye brainless?
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