Kraken is still leaning on the chair in the rest area with his eyes closed, like a truly exhausted adventurer, indifferent to everything outside.
But his perception was like the most sophisticated Spider Web, firmly locked on the direction of the VIP room and the group of Ning Fengzhi who had just entered the VIP room.
"Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect...Ning Fengzhi... What is he here for?" Kelake's mind was racing and he was waiting for the Soul Bone transaction procedures to take some time.
At the same time, he also separated a ray of his mind, sensing the comings and goings of people in the guild hall, and filtering out information that might be useful to him.
However, most of them were noisy discussions about metal prices and what rare mineral veins a certain Soul Hunting group had discovered. There was no information about the abnormal movements of high-level Soul Masters that he was most concerned about at the moment.
Time passed little by little. About a stick of incense later, the middle-aged steward who had previously received Kelake, with a more enthusiastic and even a little too respectful smile on his face than before, quickly walked out from behind the counter and went straight to the corner where Kelake was.
"Sir," the steward bowed slightly and his voice was low but clear enough, "your things have been taken care of. This is the highest denomination bearer Gold Soul Card, which can be redeemed by all major banks in mainland China. It contains half of the amount you requested.
The other half is also ready for you, this is Storage Soul Guidance Ring for easy carrying." He handed over a well-made Gold Soul Card and ring with both hands.
Kraken then slowly opened his eyes, took it and put it into his arms without looking at it. His movements were casual, as if it didn't contain a huge amount of wealth that could drive countless people crazy.
The middle-aged manager didn't seem surprised by his reaction. The smile on his face became even more earnest and he continued, "In addition, there is one more thing..."
He turned slightly sideways and indicated the direction of the VIP room with his eyes. His voice was almost like a whisper, "There is a distinguished guest who is very interested in the piece of Soul Bone that you just sold. Of course, the transaction has been completed, and the ownership of Soul Bone is already owned by the guild. It's just... that distinguished guest hopes to meet you and have a chat. Do you think...?"
Dear customer? Are you interested in me?
The alarm bell in Kelake's heart instantly sounded. Sure enough, Ning Fengzhi was coming for him!
To see or not to see?
Kelake's brain was rapidly weighing the pros and cons.
See, the other party is Soul Master, the number one auxiliary department in the mainland, and there is an old man in white robe with equally unfathomable strength as his guard. If the other party has evil intentions or sees through his disguise.
In a place like the guild, even if you can use Dan-Devour and Scorpion Tail Arm to launch an attack, it is not easy to escape unscathed, not to mention that killing the opponent will most likely lead to a tough fight and attract more attention.
"My current condition is not good," Kraken secretly assessed, "If we fight, if we don't kill Ning Fengzhi instantly, the one with his assistance and blessing may be able to kill me." Kraken made an instant judgment. The existence of Ning Fengzhi itself is a huge threat. His auxiliary ability is enough to increase the combat power of any strong person of the same level to a terrifying level.
Not seeing her, leaving immediately? This seems to be the safest choice. But in this way, it is equivalent to directly telling the other party that there is something wrong in her heart, which will inevitably arouse Ning Fengzhi's deeper suspicion and investigation.
With the energy of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, if you really want to check someone out, especially when the other person has noticed you, your next actions will be greatly hindered. And you are also very curious about what Ning Fengzhi wants to do with you?
Just when Kraken was weighing it in his mind, but his face remained indifferent, as if he had no interest in what the steward said, the steward seemed a little anxious and added, "That distinguished guest is Sect Master Ning of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
He has no ill intentions, he just wants to get acquainted with a... high-level Soul Master like you. Sect Master Ning is a generous man and has an excellent reputation in Soul Master World, so you can rest assured."
He deliberately pointed out the identity of Ning Fengzhi, obviously hoping to use the names of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and Ning Fengzhi to dispel Kelake's concerns.
Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect...Sect Master Ning...Excellent reputation...
Kraken sneered at reputation in his heart? Reputation is worthless in the face of survival and interests. The steward's words also reminded him that since Ning Fengzhi chose to "invite" through the guild steward in a public place like the guild, rather than directly doing it or secretly following it, it means that the other party has not shown obvious hostility at least for now, and it is more like... a test, or solicitation?
"It depends on the situation." Kraken made a decision in his mind. Avoiding will not solve the problem, but may lead to bigger troubles. It is better to see what kind of medicine Sect Master Ning is selling in his gourd. With his current "disguise" ability.
As long as he doesn't take the initiative to expose the iconic things like "Dan-Devour" and "Scorpion Tail Arm", the other party may not be able to see his origin. As for the source of Soul Bone, just make up a reason and say that this kind of ownerless thing is nothing in Soul Master World.
Thinking of this, Kraken finally reacted. He raised his eyelids and glanced at the steward. His eyes were calm and calm, as if he was just disturbed from his rest and was a little impatient.
The steward's heart skipped a beat when he saw the calm eyes, but remembering Ning Fengzhi's instructions and the possible generous reward, he still bit the bullet and made a "please" gesture.
Kraken said nothing more, stood up, dusted off the non-existent dust on his body, followed the steward, and walked towards the VIP room. His pace was neither fast nor slow, and his breath was still like that of an ordinary person, but in the depths of his slightly lowered eyes, there was Ice Seal's vigilance.
Soon, the two came to a heavy iron-clad wooden door. The steward knocked gently, and Ning Fengzhi's gentle voice came from inside. "Please come in."
The steward opened the door, stepped aside, and made a "please" gesture to Kelake, while he respectfully stepped aside and did not go in.
Kraken stepped in.
The interior of the VIP room is elegantly decorated, which is completely different from the rough style of the lobby outside. Soft animal skin carpets, fragrant wooden furniture, and several landscape paintings with far-reaching artistic conception are hung on the walls.
Ning Fengzhi was sitting on the sofa in the main seat, holding a cup of tea in his hand and smiling. The elder and Ning Xin were sitting on both sides. When they saw him coming in, they both looked up, with scrutiny and curiosity in their eyes.
"Friend, please sit down." Ning Fengzhi put down the tea cup and made a gesture of invitation. His attitude was gentle and there was no air of superiority at all. It seemed that he was really just a hospitable host entertaining friends who came by chance.
Kraken followed his instructions and sat down on an empty sofa across from him. His back was straight, but his posture was relaxed. He looked at Ning Fengzhi calmly and did not take the initiative to speak.
Ning Fengzhi didn't seem to mind his silence. He smiled slightly and spoke first, "I'm sorry to bother you by inviting a friend over. I am Ning Fengzhi, the leader of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. This is the elder of my sect, and this is my sister-in-law Ning Xin. I don't know how to call my friends?"
"Kela." Kraken reported a shorter pseudonym, his voice still had a hint of hoarseness, and his words were concise and to the point.
"It turns out to be Mr. Kela." Ning Fengzhi nodded, as if he didn't care about the authenticity of the name. His eyes stayed on Kelake's face for a moment. Those deep eyes seemed to be able to penetrate people's hearts, but he quickly looked away and turned to the coffee table next to him.
On the coffee table, there is an open brocade box. Inside the brocade box, on the velvet cushion, lies a piece of Soul Bone.
The whole body is dark red, with flame lines, exuding a faint burning aura - it is the piece of Fire-Attribute Left Arm Bone from Huo Wushuang that Kelake just gave to the guild.
Kraken's pupils shrank almost imperceptibly. Why is Soul Bone here? Could it be that the guild has sold it to Ning Fengzhi in such a short period of time? Is the efficiency so high?
Ning Fengzhi seemed to see his confusion, smiled slightly, and explained in a gentle tone, "I was in the guild just now, and I accidentally learned that a friend was selling this high-quality fire attribute Soul Bone.
I have always been interested in such rare things, so I asked the steward to make a convenience and buy it first. Speaking of which, I am still in the favor of Mr. Kela. If Mr. had not cut off my love, I would not have had the opportunity to see such a good product."
He spoke in an understatement, as if he had just made an ordinary transaction. But Kelake had countless thoughts in his mind instantly.
Ning Fengzhi is the leader of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect clan. What kind of Soul Bone has he not seen before? He would be so "interested" in a piece of fire attribute Soul Bone that is about 30,000 years old, and even eager to intercept it at the guild site? Moreover, he specially called himself here just to praise the Soul Bone in person and show off his financial resources?
Just when Kraken was filled with doubts and was secretly on guard, Ning Fengzhi's next move completely stunned him.
I saw Ning Fengzhi reaching out and gently picking up the piece of Fire-Attribute Left Arm Bone in the brocade box. Then, under the gazes of Kraken, the elder and Ning Xin, he slowly handed Soul Bone to Kelake.
"Mr. Kela," the smile on Ning Fengzhi's face was sincere and gentle, with a kind of spring breeze contagiousness, "This piece of Soul Bone is destined to be with Mr.. It is also fate that I can meet Mr. here today. I would like to be an adult and give this bone to Mr. As a meeting gift to get to know Mr., I hope Mr. will accept it."
His voice was not loud, but it echoed clearly in the quiet VIP room.
Give... gift to me?
Kraken looked at Soul Bone, who was so close in front of him, exuding a familiar burning aura, and then looked at Ning Fengzhi's sincere and gentle smile that showed no trace of hypocrisy, and the whole person fell into a brief daze.
This... what's going on?
He had just sold this piece of Soul Bone to the guild in exchange for the much-needed Gold Soul Coin. Then, the sect leader of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, the owner of the richest sect in the mainland, turned around and bought it from the guild, and then... wanted to give it back to him intact?
The guild has already given the money to me. Soul Bone, now Ning Fengzhi wants to give it to me.
In other words, he got the money from selling Soul Bone for free, and Soul Bone returned to his own hands?
Even though Kraken had a calm mind, he was a little confused at this moment by Ning Fengzhi's completely unreasonable behavior. What on earth did Ning Fengzhi... want to do? He spent a huge sum of money to buy Soul Bone, just to give it away? Was it given to him, a stranger of unknown origin?
This is no longer the category of "showing goodwill" or "soliciting", this is simply... unbelievable! Unless Ning Fengzhi has other plans, and the plans are big enough for him to use a priceless piece of Soul Bone as a "stepping stone"!
Countless speculations flashed through Kraken's mind and he wanted to win over it at all costs? Is there something special about this Soul Bone that he didn't discover, but Ning Fengzhi discovered it and wanted to use this method to "buy" favors and then plot others? Or is this simply a test or a trap? What tricks were done to Soul Bone?
He forcibly suppressed the Surging Waves panic in his heart, and still maintained that calm to almost indifferent expression on his face, but his brows were slightly wrinkled, and his eyes looking at Ning Fengzhi were full of unabashed vigilance and doubt.
"Sect Master Ning, what does this mean?" Kraken's voice was still hoarse, but the coldness of rejection in his tone was more obvious, "No reward for no merit. You and I are strangers, so Kela feels ashamed to receive such a courtesy, and he dare not accept it."
He refused directly with a blunt tone. No matter what Ning Fengzhi's idea was, this "gift" that came to his door out of nowhere was weird and he couldn't accept it easily.
However, Ning Fengzhi seemed to have anticipated his reaction. The smile on his face did not diminish at all, but became even stronger. The sincerity in his eyes almost overflowed.
"Mr. Kela, don't worry too much." Ning Fengzhi's voice became gentler and more sincere, like a seductive elder. "I have no other intentions. I just feel like I'm in love with you as soon as I see you. I, Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect establishes its clan through business, and knows that 'harmony brings wealth', and more importantly, 'building good relationships'. A piece of Soul Bone is certainly precious, but if you can use it to get to know someone like Mr... amongst other people, it will be worth a thousand dollars."
He paused and glanced at Kelake's seemingly ordinary figure, but in fact there was a hidden divine light in his eyes, and continued, "Sir must be a strong man who walks alone and does not like to be restrained.
I have no intention of forcing anything. I just feel that in this troubled world, it is better to have one more friend than one more passerby. Today's gift of bones is just to establish a good relationship between Ning and Mr. Ning. If Mr. needs anything in the future, or passes by the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, you may wish to come and have a cup of tea. Ning will definitely sweep the bed and wait for you."
The words were extremely beautiful and the attitude was extremely low. He lightly described the priceless piece of Soul Bone as a gift to "make a good relationship". Furthermore, he only mentioned "friends", not "soliciting", only "drinking tea", not "effectiveness". It seemed that he really just wanted to get to know each other simply and give him a gift.
But the more this happens, the more vigilant Kraken becomes. He shows courtesy for nothing, and is either a traitor or a thief. How can a person like Ning Fengzhi do business at a loss? What is he after? Is he after a stranger who "seems to have some strength but whose origin is unknown"?
Kelake's eyes fell on the dark red piece of Soul Bone again, and then looked at the deep and sincere eyes of Ning Fengzhi. The VIP room was quiet, and Elder Ning and Ning Xin also watched quietly without interrupting.
Accept or reject?
Acceptance means having some kind of connection with the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and this thoughtful Sect Master Ning.
Rejection is easy, but it may make him doubt his identity.
Ning Fengzhi is still holding Soul Bone, with an impeccable gentle smile on his face, waiting patiently. It seems that giving away this treasure that countless Soul Master has dreamed of, for him, is really just as easy and casual as handing over a cup of tea.