A Meal Before Murder ###
"Why should I teach you? What would I get out of it?" Madam Butterfly said with a hint of malice. "There's so much you don't know. If you want me to teach you, you'll have to offer me something. How about giving me Rose Castle? Then I might consider it."
Xu Huo smiled faintly. "Even without your help, I'll learn sooner or later. It's only a matter of time. Besides, I've only just entered the game. There's no rush."
She kept trying to bargain with him, but that didn't mean she really wanted Rose Castle.
Madam Butterfly tilted her head as she looked at him. "Weren't you after Rongxin Group's weapons? You can't do much alone, unless you have other companions."
"I don't," Xu Huo said. "I just happened to stumble into this matter. I don't necessarily have to get involved. Besides, as you said, there's plenty I don't know. If I run into a high-level player, wouldn't I just be walking to my death? I'm quite content staying at Rose Castle."
"But I do know a few other things. You can trade something for that information, too."
A small fan appeared in Madam Butterfly's hand. "You think you can turn the tables with just a few words? You think you'll be safe just because you're staying here? I could go tell Duke Tar something interesting. He already seems to have it in for you, and you just happened to follow Vison Meny in the game. You probably won't be able to stay in District 011 much longer."
"You could go to District 001 instead. He Pu left something for you there, so you might as well pick it up. Too bad you don't know how to find it—or how to use the Stone in