"Heh, money is karma, and it is also power. How could I not know that? Miss Shang, you needn't worry about these things. If there's nothing else, go catch up with Mu Qingsi and Min Lian."
With a singular lack of tact, Li Ling raised his tea to see his guest off, not caring to hear any more.
Shang Yuxian could only leave as instructed and seek out Mu Qingsi.
She intended to have Mu Qingsi whisper in Li Ling's ear in bed, persuading him to respond properly rather than act as though none of it mattered.
After Shang Yuxian left, a slightly contemplative look appeared on Li Ling's face.
In truth, the Rare Treasures Tower was far from the only thing he needed to guard against.
The Money Guild...
Was no different in essence!
For now, however, his cooperation with the Money Guild remained pleasant and productive, so he had no need to consider those issues yet.
Tap, tap...
Li Ling tapped his fingers lightly against the tabletop, then suddenly reached out and drew a thick stack of dossiers and confidential letters toward him.
They contained information on the island's ecology and its mutated plants and animals.
He casually opened one, revealing a color illustration. Delicate brushstrokes depicted a strange plant resembling a seven-leaf lucky clover, its petals displaying brilliant, dreamlike colors.
Beside the illustration, its name was marked in red.
Netherdream flower (grafted).
The facing page showed another kind of grass, with blades resembling thatch grass. It likewise displayed brilliant colors and looked exceptionally vivid.
Its name was marked in ordinary black lettering.
Netherdream weeds.
Turning the pages after the strange grass named netherdream weeds revealed illustrated entries for several other peculiar plants and creatures.
Devil finger wood (grafted), Black Demon Corpse, Yin Woman, Tai Sui Soldiers, blood