Double Acquisition

Chapter 39: Double Acquisition

Yang Yilong, drenched in blood, looked at the corpse of He Jun, sliced in half before him. The rage on his face slowly subsided, and the sharp sword in his right arm gradually dissipated, finally disappearing from the sight of all the Spirit Medium realm cultivators.

However, faced with this sudden turn of events, everyone felt incredulous.

Did Yang Yilong really kill He Jun?

They all knew this was the Safe Zone. Murder was illegal here. Killing a cultivator, in particular, would attract the Investigation Bureau, and if proven guilty, would lead to serious trouble.

But soon, others reacted.

Given He Jun's actions just now, Yang Yilong was right to kill him.

Someone who would sell out his teammates to save himself, twist facts, and then attack back – if such a person didn't die, it would truly be against natural justice.

"Good, well killed. This beast should have died long ago." After a brief silence, someone immediately clapped and shouted.

"Mr. Yang, He Jun deserved to die. Don't worry, I won't reveal a single word about what happened today. Let's present a united front and say He Jun died in the dangerous zone and his body couldn't be found. This way, it won't cause you any trouble."

"Exactly. If no one talks about it today, who will know?"

Following that, the others also became indignant.

But facing the goodwill and help of these cultivators, Yang Yilong's expression remained calm. He simply took the towel handed to him by Supervisor Xu Ming, wiped the bloodstains from his face, and said, "I will explain this matter to the Investigation Bureau. It has nothing to do with anyone else. I, Yang Yilong, am not so cowardly as to shy away just because of the death of such a despicable person."

"Pack up the body. I will personally take it to the Investigation Bureau tomorrow morning."

He took full responsibility for the incident, not implicating anyone else. He was truly responsible.

"Li Yi, this was my fault. I misjudged him, which led to such a disaster. I must apologize to you." Yang Yilong then dropped the blood-stained towel and looked seriously at Li Yi, offering his apology.

Li Yi immediately replied, "Mr. Yang, you're too kind. This has nothing to do with you. Besides, if you hadn't intervened just now, I might have been killed by He Jun. I should be thanking you instead."

"I'm glad you understand. However, what has happened has happened. I, Yang Yilong, will not shirk the responsibility I should bear. For every cultivator who participated in this operation and returned alive, I, Yang Yilong, am willing to compensate them one million. If anyone was injured, I, Yang Yilong, will not only be responsible for their free treatment but will also pay an additional one million for nutritional expenses." Yang Yilong stated.

As soon as these words were spoken, the resentment the cultivators in the medical room had towards Yang Yilong vanished completely. They all praised Mr. Yang for his fairness and generosity. Some cultivators even openly declared that if Mr. Yang had any tasks in the future, they would be the first to respond.

Yang Yilong continued, "Li Yi, this Biao was hunted by you. I am willing to purchase it at a high price. Little Xu, what is the current highest offer from major merchants for this fierce beast?"

Supervisor Xu Ming, standing nearby, took out a tablet computer and checked the information. "Currently, Tianhe Medical Company has the highest offer at 9.8 million. Since the Biao is just a variant of a tiger and not an Extraordinary Creature or an unknown species, the price isn't particularly optimistic."

Yang Yilong nodded. "Li Yi, as personal compensation to you, I am willing to offer twenty million for this Biao. If you are willing to sell, I will have Xu Ming sign the purchase contract with you later."

A double price acquisition?

The other cultivators were also surprised. Doubling the price was equivalent to giving away over ten million for free.

This was simply too extravagant.

Looking at Li Yi again, their eyes couldn't help but reveal a hint of envy.

"Okay, I have no objections to this price. Thank you for your consideration, Mr. Yang." Li Yi immediately agreed and expressed his gratitude to Yang Yilong.

After all, this was tangible benefit. It would be disingenuous not to be grateful. He was lacking money in all aspects right now, and such a large sum could solve many problems.

Yang Yilong said, "You don't need to thank me. This is what you deserve. Furthermore, it's not just this Biao. If anyone else hunts any fierce beasts or Extraordinary Creatures in the future, you can sell them to me. I, Yang Yilong, guarantee my personal acquisition price will definitely be higher than those large companies on the market."

"Today's matter ends here. Everyone, rest well and recover here. There's no need to rush back. If you have any other needs, you can tell Little Xu. I still have some personal matters to attend to, so I won't be staying here."

After speaking, he greeted everyone and turned to leave.

As soon as Yang Yilong left, various discussions erupted in the medical room.

"I must say, Mr. Yang is truly considerate. The incident in the dangerous zone this time isn't really Mr. Yang's fault. After all, everyone volunteered to participate in the mission, and no one forced us. It was just bad luck that we encountered such an unfortunate event."

"Yes, Mr. Yang has done everything he could and acted fairly. He Jun, that beast, killed two cultivators and tried to frame Li Yi. He deserved to die."

"It's great to know someone like Mr. Yang. If he has any work in the future, I'll be the first to sign up."

The cultivators, who had been complaining earlier, now started calling out "Mr. Yang" affectionately.

As Li Yi listened, he secretly admired Yang Yilong's methods.

He had originally just wanted Xu Ming to invite Yang Yilong over as a witness. He hadn't expected that Yang Yilong would not only quell the impact of the incident but also stabilize morale, establish his authority, and even use He Jun's death to deter those with ill intentions.

Finally, the high-priced acquisition of the fierce beast Biao also had a deeper meaning – it was a way to win over and invest in Li Yi, while also paving the way for future business.

After all, even if Yang Yilong hadn't done this, he would still have had to pay compensation and medical expenses. However, the way it would have been handled then would be different. A group of cultivators would likely have ganged up and caused a scene at his doorstep.

"However, He Jun's incident served as a reminder. Even in the Safe Zone, with laws in place, cultivators will still kill if pushed too far. If I'm not vigilant, I could have been in real danger just now."

Li Yi secretly took note of this.

He needed to be highly vigilant towards hostile cultivators and absolutely could not approach these matters with a civilian mindset.

If a civilian encountered this situation, they might say something like: "I did it like this, what can you do to me? If you dare, kill me!"

Civilians certainly wouldn't dare to act.

But cultivators were different; they were truly capable of killing.

Yang Yilong had shown no hesitation when he killed He Jun just now.

With these thoughts, Li Yi, feeling mentally and physically exhausted, left the medical room and took the elevator back to his dormitory on the third floor.

Upon returning to his room, he did nothing but fall into a deep sleep.

He slept until the afternoon of the next day.

The events of last night quickly spread, and many people learned about what happened. While they cursed He Jun, they also envied Li Yi for successfully hunting an Extraordinary Creature in the dangerous zone and earning twenty million, instantly becoming wealthy. The story was on everyone's lips.

Some even expressed a desire to team up and explore the dangerous zone, hoping to find hidden treasures.

Inside the room, Li Yi felt his fatigue vanish as he woke up, his body filled with energy.

The wounds on his back had scabbed over and were faintly itching, indicating they were healing.

After a simple wash-up, Li Yi packed his things, planning to go home today.

His parents needed care, and he couldn't stay any longer.

Looking at the Mud Horse brought back from the dangerous zone and the eerie Human Skin Mask, Li Yi couldn't help but think of his Master, whom he had only met once. Without any family by his side, this was the first time he had felt the care and affection from Zhao Ge, like that of a family member.

Although they had only spent an hour together, Li Yi remembered it vividly.

Without dwelling on it further, Li Yi packed his belongings, washed up, and prepared to grab a meal at the cafeteria before leaving.

Life had to go on.

"Li Yi, are you awake? It's me, Xu Ming." At that moment, a knock came from the door.

"Coming," Li Yi responded and opened the door.

"How was it? Did you sleep well last night?" Xu Ming asked with a smile. They had interacted several times and were quite familiar with each other.

Li Yi chuckled, "I slept very well. Thinking back, the safe zone is so much more comfortable. That dangerous zone is really no place for humans."

"Growth comes from tempering. Many powerful cultivators actively seek out the dangerous zone for training. I believe you'll do the same in the future," Xu Ming said. "Alright, let's not talk about that for now. Take a look at this acquisition contract. If it's okay, sign it. This is twenty million in cash, plus two million in compensation. On top of that, your salary for this operation, eight hundred thousand, is also included. You can count it."

"No need, I trust you," Li Yi said, taking the contract and reviewing it. Once he confirmed there were no issues, he signed it.

Xu Ming took the contract and signaled his assistant to bring the money into the room. He then glanced around and asked, "What? Packing up already? Planning to leave? Won't you stay a few more days? They provide food and lodging here, and the conditions are quite good. You could cultivate for a while before going back, and your injuries haven't fully healed yet."

"I want to, but I have matters at home to attend to, and my parents need care. I can't help it," Li Yi said with regret.

"I see. If you have free time after dealing with your family matters, you can come back. I'll arrange accommodation and meals for you. Don't worry, I have that much authority," Xu Ming said with a low, smiling voice.

Li Yi's heart stirred slightly. "That might not be appropriate."

"It's fine. Do you think Director Yang would care about such a small matter? Feel free to come whenever you want. If there are any problems, come to me," Xu Ming assured him.

"If the supervisor says so, then I won't be polite. After I'm done with my affairs, if I have time, I'll definitely come here for food and lodging," Li Yi said.

Xu Ming looked around cautiously, then stepped into the room and said in a low voice, "Li Yi, let me tell you something else. Do you know why Yang Yilong is willing to pay such a high price for the Extraordinary Creature you hunted?"

"I... I'm not too sure," Li Yi tried to guess. "Is he trying to invest in me?"

"There's that, but it's not the whole story. This is private information I'm giving you; I'll deny it if it gets out," Xu Ming said. "Yang Yilong saw the wounds left on your Extraordinary Creature. Those fist prints couldn't have been made by ordinary boxing."

"Yang Yilong suspects you had a fortuitous encounter in the dangerous zone and learned a technique, a boxing technique."

Li Yi's expression shifted slightly. He had overlooked that.

Now that he thought about it, he had indeed left special fist prints on the Extraordinary Creature after he killed it.

Any cultivator would surely realize that this boxing was extraordinary if they looked closely.

"Yang Yilong's guess is very accurate. I stumbled into that Ghost Street and learned a skill that doesn't belong to our world," Li Yi no longer concealed it, deciding to admit it frankly. After all, if he continued to hide it now, it would seem hypocritical.

"Ghost Street? That sounds truly perilous," Xu Ming mused. "By the way, whatever boxing technique you learned, don't pass it around carelessly."

"Why is that?" Li Yi asked casually.

Xu Ming immediately replied, "A technique is worth more than ten Extraordinary Creatures you hunt. It's best to keep it a secret. If you're short on money and want to sell it, I suggest you contact Yang Yilong."

"He's very generous, and I'm sure he'll offer a satisfactory price."

"I don't have any plans to sell the boxing technique for now," Li Yi said seriously.

"It's fine, I'm just reminding you," Xu Ming said.

Li Yi nodded. "Thank you. Now that you've said it, I know what to do."

"That's good. If there's nothing else, I'll be going now. You have my contact information; you can reach me if you need anything." After a few more words of advice, Xu Ming left with his assistant.

Afterward, he took out his phone and sent a text message: "Director Yang, Li Yi is leaving and is currently unwilling to sell the boxing technique."