Rita was not a child. She naturally knew that nothing happened in this world without reason, but... why was the other side willing to abandon their companion so directly?
However, Rita could also sense that compared to last time, Gray Serpent's attitude was surprisingly agreeable this time.
Why?
Rita thought carefully. After disrupting Gray Serpent's deal and briefly clashing with those people from the Far East Branch, she had not done anything else.
"You can agree."
Liu Bai's voice sounded from behind Rita.
Liu Bai's voice gave Rita a sudden realization.
Could it be... because of Liu Bai's existence?
"You... know him?"
Rita asked pointedly.
"I have merely heard a little about him." Just as Rita had expected, Gray Serpent seemed to fully understand whom she was referring to. "Unfortunately, I have only heard of his great reputation and never met him in person... However, since Miss Rita can ask such a question, that person must indeed exist."
A rare trace of delight surfaced in Gray Serpent's hoarse voice.
"...Fine. I'll accept this deal. After all, as you said, you truly aren't my targets this time. But the information I want..."
"Here."
Gray Serpent tossed a USB drive to Rita. "The information on this is absolutely more comprehensive than what was on Shencheng Pharmaceuticals' computers."
"Very well. Then come with me to retrieve your Miss Raven."
Rita nodded, then turned around. Gray Serpent and Jackal immediately followed.
"Gray Serpent, do you know what you're doing?"
With the tense atmosphere gone, Jackal questioned Gray Serpent in a displeased whisper.
"Of course I do." Gray Serpent merely sneered at Jackal's doubts. "I dared to abandon Raven because she fell into someone else's hands, and under those circumstances, there was no way to rescue her. And I am willing to abandon this body,