Life Scholar

"Oh?"

Kuit frowned almost imperceptibly.

But he was ultimately a seasoned businessman.

His long-standing business experience allowed him to quickly adjust his state. When he turned to look at the two Life Scholar who had entered, there was no trace of anything amiss on Kuit's face; he even put on a polite smile, "Green Fir, I am a businessman."

"I don't have time to study or collect specimens, so all I can do is trade with suitable people."

The female scholar, Green Fir, whom Kuit refers to, showed him no respect whatsoever.

She walked straight up to the businessman and sternly rebuked him. "Listen, I will not allow you to use such despicable means to threaten and bewitch a promising young man!"

Kuit smiled in response:

"It seems you also recognize Mr. Linsey's value."

"Watch your mouth!" Green Fir retorted directly. "Humans aren't like you merchants; you can't measure them with simple values!"

Kuit retorted sarcastically, "Then you've really wronged me."

"I was previously commissioned by you to collect plant and animal samples in the Great Forest."

Green Fir snorted coldly.

She ignored the businessman in front of her and turned to Linsey, asking in a calm and polite tone:

"Linsey, right?"

Linsey didn't recognize the female scholar in front of her, and her response was rather polite. "Yes, hello."

Green Fir didn't say much because of this awkwardness.

Instead, she pointed to the Golden Scales on Linsey's table and earnestly reminded him, "Although these scales can determine the value of both parties in a transaction..."

"But for some guys, there are ways to influence the scales of judgment. You'd better not believe what this guy says."

Just this one reminder.

Green Fir also saw the Double Serpent Coin that was raised high.

She immediately recognized the Sixth Stage of the coin's rank, and then abruptly turned to look at Quete, before glancing at Linsey across from her.

Green Fir made her judgment.

This young man is definitely a successor to Master Yang Ye's lineage.

Otherwise, how could he possibly surpass a Sixth Stage Double Serpent Coin in value with only his Third Stage abilities? Without Linsey's misleading, Green Fir found the most 'correct' reason himself.

Then she looked at Kuit, her attitude even more aggressive than before:

"Kuit, are you done with the deal?"

"Go out now, I won't see you off."

The businessman, of course, wouldn't be so easily dismissed, and responded in the same manner as before, "I'm sorry, Green Fir. Linsey and I have only finalized the idea for the transaction; the specific amount hasn't been confirmed yet..."

"I didn't say I was asking for a favor!"

Green Fir interrupted Kuit's answer instantly.

At the same time, a powerful Essence erupted from the female scholar, and a vibrant Life Force spread throughout the shop along with this power.

In an instant, things inside the shop began to change.

The plants Linsey placed on the shelf throbbed in the soil, their colors becoming greener or more vibrant, presenting an overall sense of sudden abundance.

But what's even more surprising is the building itself.

The wood that had been shaved into planks and made into shelves or building materials has now come back to life, and even shows signs of growing branches!

With Green Fir's seriousness.

Everything around her that was related to life began to be affected, and even Linsey, who was not directly involved, felt that her injuries were healing faster! "Green Fir, why are you doing this?"

Kuit changed drastically in an instant.

Different awakened individuals excel at different things.

Although both he and the woman in front of him were Sixth Stage powerhouses, he would probably have a hard time winning if they fought here.

Not to mention that Kang Qi was standing next to Green Fir.

Facing two opponents alone, there is absolutely no chance of winning.

A businessman has his own scales in his heart.

"What are you all still doing here? Get out!"

Kuit shouted to the other merchants he had brought, watched his men leave, and then quickly got up and retreated to the shop entrance.

"Green Fir, I think we should calm down."

"I have no ill intentions toward either you or Mr. Linsey; I'm just making some small deals within the rules."

A dangerous glint flashed in Green Fir's eyes:

So you're still not leaving?

"..."

"Please wait a moment, gentlemen!"

The atmosphere grew increasingly tense.

But just then, Linsey suddenly spoke:

"I know you are determined to take over Black Mountain World."

"But if you're going to take action, could you please not damage my house? It wasn't easy for me to build a house."

"..."

The room was completely silent.

Linsey spoke up partly because he genuinely felt sorry for his house, and partly because he didn't want the two of them to start a fight there.

Because once the two are determined to be superior here.

After that, it became much harder for Linsey to mediate when facing a single power.

It would be better to maintain this delicate state of opposition between the two Sixth Stage awakeners, so that he could also ensure his independence.

"..."

"Green Fir, we didn't come here today to fight."

Kang Qi also whispered a few words of advice to Green Fir.

Immediately, the female scholar withdrew her power, but still glared fiercely at the merchant beside her:

"Kuit, this is my last warning to you."

"This child carries the legacy of our Volcano City scholars. If you intend to do anything to him, you'd better think twice before you act!"

"Oh?" Kuit showed no fear, glancing meaningfully at Linsey beside him. "Indeed, my judgment was wrong."

"However, I'm quite interested in Mr. Linsey's plants today, and I'd like to continue to check on them."

"Green Fir, you wouldn't interfere in something like this, would you?"

As she spoke, Kuit ran to the other shelf and began to examine Linsey's plants intently.

The merchants lingered in front of the plant shelves, sniffing the aroma, observing their growth, and experiencing their texture. Their meticulous and attentive expressions suggested they were truly engrossed in a business activity.

It makes it difficult for unsuspecting people to suspect the other party's motives.

"Hmph!" Green Fir ignored the merchant beside her and turned to face Linsey: "Linsey, I don't know any sweet talk. I'll just tell you what I have to say."

"We do need your help in exploring the Black Mountain World. But there's something else even more important that I'd like to learn about from you."

Linsey nodded naturally:

"Please go ahead, I will try my best to answer carefully."

Green Fir then spoke:

"According to the records of Volcano City, Master Yang Ye also joined the Expedition Team a hundred years ago and left his apprentice in the village at that outpost."

Linsey tentatively asked:

"You want to ask about the Expedition Team?"

Green Fir shook her head:

"The Expedition Team is currently out of contact, and this need not be confirmed further."

Immediately, the female scholar's gaze locked onto Linsey, and she said in a low voice, "What I want to know is, how is that scholar named Finn doing now?"

"And did you inherit his knowledge?"