1034: Chapter 1034: What, You Despise My Weak Power?
1034: Chapter 1034: What, You Despise My Weak Power?
“I don’t know if the Black Profound Stone Essence Bead can help me break through, but now that I know there’s a way, I have to try it,” he said.
Carson Flores’s eyes brightened as he explained, “Greown City produces between three hundred to five hundred annually, and it’s not the only place that mines Yu Xi ore.
There still could be hope.”
Lilianna Norman asked, “How do you plan to obtain them?”
Carson Flores replied, “Rob.”
“Rob?
Rob the nearby cities?”
Lilianna Norman was stunned for a moment but quickly regained her composure.
Knowing Carson Flores’s character, how could he possibly consider robbing cities?
If not robbing cities, then whom would they rob?
Lilianna Norman’s eyes suddenly widened.
“You want to rob the Vajra Bandit King?”
Carson Flores smiled.
“I reckon he doesn’t just extort Greown City.
He must have quite a stash of Black Profound Stone, and to turn those into Essence Beads, it needs to be processed.
I doubt he does the refining himself.
So, there’s likely some room to maneuver, and I’m planning to give it a try.”
“Of course, if he’s willing to sell Spirit Stones, I can just buy them outright.
I recently came into a bit of money, so I’m not short on Spirit Stones,” he added.
Carson Flores had Situ Xiu handle the useless items in the Three Devil Sect’s treasury, making over a hundred million Spirit Stones.
Lilianna Norman couldn’t help but laugh.
“You really have the guts, planning to rob the Bandit King himself!”
Carson Flores chuckled.
“Trying it out isn’t a loss.
If we can’t beat them, we’ll just run.”
Lilianna Norman asked, “Do you have a plan?”
Carson Flores smiled, “They’ll be back here in ten days.
We need to figure out a way to follow them quietly and then take action as the situation demands.
I’m not planning to rob them outright.”
Lilianna Norman smiled, “That’s easy.”
Carson Flores’s eyes lit up.
“Easy?”
Lilianna Norman nodded, “When the time comes, I’ll dab some fox scent on him.
We can track him by the scent, which is very faint and hard for humans to detect.
It’s long-lasting, and even if someone detects it, they probably won’t pay it any mind.”
Carson Flores blinked.
“Does that mean you’re joining me in this?”
Lilianna Norman widened her eyes.
“What, do you think I’m not capable enough?”
Carson Flores laughed.
“How could I?
You have an Innate Taoist Body, at the Divinity Transformation Stage.
Your strength surpasses mine.”
Lilianna Norman huffed, “Don’t try to appease me.
If it comes down to it, I might not be able to outfight you!”
Carson Flores laughed, “Alright, it’s my honor to have the Demon Race Holy Maiden join me in a robbery.”
Lilianna Norman rolled her eyes at Carson Flores, “If the Human Emperor himself doesn’t mind, what does it matter if a mere Demon Race Holy Maiden gets involved?”
Carson Flores was rendered speechless and shook his head after a long pause.
“Though I have the recognition of the Emperor Seal, my strength is lacking.
I can’t truly call myself Human Emperor when no one would heed my command.
It’s just a title without substance.”
Lilianna Norman laughed, “Just take it slow.
If you ignore it as if it never happened, wouldn’t that solve the problem?”
Carson Flores laughed heartily.
“That’s what I was thinking.
Alright, I’m off to do some alchemy.
Get ready with the fox scent.”
“Alright!”
Ten days passed in the blink of an eye.
Arian James had gathered all the items listed, storing them in a Space Ring.
At noon, Zaire Schneider grandly flew into the city and landed directly at the City Lord’s Mansion.
“The ten days are up.
Is the protection fee ready?” he asked.
Carson Flores smiled, “The items are ready, but I have a question…”
Zaire Schneider, already sitting comfortably in a chair, said, “Go on.”
Carson Flores said, “I am unfamiliar with this place and have never met King Duncan.
How can I be sure that you are really sent by King Duncan?
What if…”
Zaire Schneider laughed heartily, “Afraid I’m an impostor, a conman?”
Carson Flores smiled, “We’ve wiped out the entire city’s reserves compiling the items on your list.
If it genuinely goes to King Duncan, ensuring our safety, then it’s worth it.
But if you were to take it, and then the real King Duncan shows up with another list, what then would we do…”
Zaire Schneider laughed, “If you dare, you can come with me.
I’ll take you to meet the boss, but I can’t guarantee your safety.”
Carson Flores blinked and smilingly said, “Good, these items are the hard work of all the city’s residents.
I need to ensure they really serve their purpose.
I’ll go with you.”
Zaire Schneider paused, then laughed, “Kid, you’ve got guts.
No wonder, at such a young age, you dare to take charge of the city.”
Carson Flores laughed, “I heard that years ago, King Duncan also collected a protection fee from Greown City.
He keeps his word, takes his fee, and leaves without even entering the city; so I think it shouldn’t be dangerous to make this trip.”
Zaire Schneider stood up, “Alright, since you want to meet him, I’ll take you to him.
Bring the items, and follow me.”
“Are you really going?
What if they don’t keep their word?”
Suddenly, Lilianna Norman’s concerned and anxious voice echoed at the doorway, and then she appeared at the door, walking past Zaire Schneider with a trace of fragrance, stopping in front of Carson Flores.
Carson Flores nodded, “It’ll be fine, just wait for me at home.”
With her back to Zaire Schneider, Lilianna Norman gestured an OK sign to Carson Flores.
“Then you must be careful.
Be polite when talking to King Duncan, confirm it’s him, and then come back quickly.
Just don’t provoke him…”