Offensive Charm (Chapter 121)
Do you want the transformation potion?
Of course I want it, it’s free lottery points!!!
(✪ω✪)
Ye Sheng screamed internally. But considering the tense standoff right now, she didn’t want to be the first to break the deadlock.
This wasn’t just Sen Lan’s group trying to double-cross them, there were others on the scene itching to jump in.
Who knew how many more would join the ‘fight’ later!
So while the potion was tempting, Ye Sheng valued her life more!
“I don’t want it!”
With that thought, Ye Sheng quickly shook her head. Worried that Gu Luoyu might act recklessly, she immediately wrapped her arms around one of Gu Luoyu’s arms, pinning her in place.
Then she spoke seriously, “Gu Luoyu, I don’t want you to take unnecessary risks, especially ones we can avoid. Let them fight among themselves, we should get out of here.”
Even though Gu Luoyu was a powerful Esper, if they ran into the Black Market’s hired Espers… Even if they won the fight, the Black Market had connections within the base. They wouldn’t just let thieves go unpunished.
Who knew if their faces would end up on the wanted list?
(ㅍ_ㅍ)
Sen Lan and his crew were fearless, acting like they had nothing to lose, if things went south, they could just flee the base and survive outside.
But Ye Sheng had just bought a house in the Safe Zone’s outer district. Only a fool would abandon a home to live in a shack.
Just as Ye Sheng firmly resolved to leave, Gu Luoyu tilted her head slightly, resting a finger against her cheek.
Her crimson eyes watched Ye Sheng’s ever-changing expressions with amusement.
But outwardly, she sighed regretfully. “Thanks for worrying about me, Ye Sheng. If you don’t want to take the risk, then forget it. I already had a plan to trick the Black Market, get the potion and make them swallow the loss without a word… But since you’re so concerned, we’ll leave it.”
“……”
Ye Sheng: >_<
She suddenly felt like she’d missed out on a fortune.
All her earlier worries about being hunted by the Black Market, only for Gu Luoyu to casually mention she had a foolproof plan. Now Ye Sheng felt like she’d overthought for nothing.
As for whether Gu Luoyu’s plan would work?
Ye Sheng had zero doubts.
Ever since meeting Gu Luoyu, her image as someone strong and reliable had been deeply ingrained in Ye Sheng’s mind, as if no challenge was too big for her.
So now… how could she take back what she’d just said?!
Hurry!!!
As someone perpetually broke, how could she not be tempted by a chance to strike it rich?
Thus, after only a second of agonizing, Ye Sheng’s expression turned resolute. Her round eyes locked onto Gu Luoyu as she clung tighter to her arm, leaning in closer.
Time for the charm offensive.
“If you’ve got a good plan… then maybe a little risk is fine. A top-grade transformation potion is worth a fortune, and I….. ”
But under Gu Luoyu’s amused gaze, as if waiting for her to ‘perform’, Ye Sheng’s words trailed off.
How was she supposed to keep going like this?!
She totally felt teased.
Her eyes darted, and she quickly switched tactics, opting for reverse psychology: “But Gu Luoyu, are you really sure? The Black Market must have more than just these guards. There could be way stronger people hiding in the shadows!”
Unfortunately, Gu Luoyu didn’t take the bait. Instead, she nodded in agreement. “True. There are seven esper guards watching this auction.”
“!!!”
Ye Sheng’s eyes widened in shock, her guess had been right!
The Black Market had really gone all out for this auction!
But…
“If they have so many espers guarding it, why aren’t they stepping in to stop this? Why wait?”
All those auction items were just sitting there, weren’t they worried about other accidents? Like, say, the three transformation potions Ye Sheng had already swapped for lottery points.
Heh~
“Probably fishing for bigger prey. Some of the people trying to double-cross them have significant backing. If they catch them red-handed, the Black Market can extort… I mean, demand compensation. Plus, they can use this to establish long-term ‘cooperation.’ Of course, it’s also because they know none of the auction items can actually go missing under their watch.”
As for the black case that had flown to Ye Sheng’s side, Gu Luoyu had immediately cast a psychic barrier around them, masking Ye Sheng’s actions.
The hidden espers never noticed, they only retrieved the case Ye Sheng kicked away, thinking nothing had happened.
Hearing Gu Luoyu’s analysis, Ye Sheng guiltily touched the tip of her nose.
Seeing how calm and confident Gu Luoyu was, Ye Sheng’s craving for the remaining potions grew stronger. But since Gu Luoyu refused to take the bait, Ye Sheng could only sulk.
It was like having a delicious piece of meat right in front of her, she could smell it but couldn’t eat it. Pure torture.
(。>д<)
When Ye Sheng crouched near the booth, peering at the black box like a curious cat, her puppy-like eagerness, resembling a small dog yearning for meat and bones, successfully amused Gu Luoyu.
Pleased, Gu Luoyu stopped teasing her and instead raised a hand to ruffle Ye Sheng’s hair.
After that, she didn’t explain the solution she had in mind. She simply tossed out a “sit here and wait” before swiftly leaving her seat.
By the time Ye Sheng looked up again, Gu Luoyu was already gone.
Yet, Ye Sheng felt no panic, only excitement.
Her dark eyes sparkled brightly as she sat in place, fists clenched at her sides, eagerly awaiting Gu Luoyu’s return.
Surprise me.
However, she couldn’t help but glance at Mo Lin, who was trembling beside her.
He stared nervously at the other side of the booth, completely oblivious to what had just happened.
Weird.
Even if Mo Lin was overwhelmed by this "grand scene," he wouldn’t have missed Gu Luoyu’s departure… Then again, given Gu Luoyu’s abilities, she might have used her power to diminish her own presence.
Whatever, why overthink it?
Instead, she should focus on…
How to spend those spicy lottery points once the potion arrives~
(^▽^)
……
After successfully killing the Black Market Guard, Sen Lan didn’t celebrate.
Instead, he frowned, his gaze lingering on the corpses and black boxes near the booth before he sighed in resignation.
He had underestimated his opponent.
The fact that the black market hadn’t retaliated yet meant they were preparing for something bigger.
So, even after taking down one of theirs, Sen Lan didn’t act recklessly. He simply instructed Chen Yuan to recover her stamina quickly; they'd need it for the battle ahead.
Even if they can’t dominate, they can still seize an opportunity.
All they needed was to secure one box of top-grade transformation potions.
Now, it was a waiting game, to see who would break first.
Just as Sen Lan mulled this over, a commotion erupted from the far right side of the venue.
Someone’s making their move.