Chapter 699: I Sold Myself?
Something like this naturally drew a crowd of onlookers!
At this moment, Hans was kneeling on the ground, in so much pain that he was pounding his head against the floor, tears streaming down his face!
Even so, Hans still couldn't stop the "clang clang clang"!
This was something he simply couldn't control!
The people were also filled with terror!
"Damn! The Original Sin Heavenly Punishment has struck Hans three times now? Who's the biggest scumbag in Nightless City? It's him, the pervert leader!"
"Tsk~ That's too cruel. Hans... is he being beaten into incapacity? He's a Star Glory, for crying out loud!"
"He's been forced to his last resort, even putting on iron shorts? And he still can't take it?"
"The Black Claw boss has been reduced to this wretched state by the Original Sin Heavenly Punishment. Who knows how much longer Black Claw can hold out like this?"
The crowd buzzed with discussion, looking at Hans with utter disgust!
Jiangnan: (乛﹏乛｡)
"Ew~ Disgusting. The Black Claw boss seems really unreliable. So, I'm not selling this batch of goods through Black Claw anymore. Does anyone have any recommendations?"
The crowd turned to look at Jiangnan, and their eyes lit up!
Oh my god, where did this pure, soft, and cute girl come from?
This is the feeling of first love!
"Dandelion is pretty good! Let me recommend it to you? I know someone there!"
"Wow! Can you leave a contact info, miss?"
"Huh? You look just like my first girlfriend!"
Among the crowd, quite a few people cast strange glances, looking at Hans with disdain!
If this keeps up, we'll have to consider terminating our cooperation with Black Claw and switching to another place!
Hans gritted his steel teeth so hard they nearly shattered. This was more than just losing face; he had lost everything he could lose!
Damn it all!
Jiangnan chuckled to himself. Clearly, due to Hans' incident, Black Claw's prestige in Nightless City was gradually eroding!
That was exactly the effect he wanted!
But just then, the crowd suddenly fell silent, everyone lowering their heads!
Mi Ye, the Crimson Queen, walked over with Mei, covering her nose, her pretty face icy cold!
Her gaze toward Hans was full of disgust and contempt!
"You again? Three times now! Are women really that much fun?"
Hans shuddered, his face turning pale with fear. He knelt on the ground, not daring to get up!
"No... no, Your Majesty, let me explain. I actually..."
"Clang!"
Mi Ye: (ꐦ°᷄～°᷅) You what?
Hans said urgently, "I really didn't..."
"Clang clang clang!"
[Grudge from Hans Blake +1000!]
Can't you hold it for a second and let me finish speaking?
Eight hours already, and it's still going?
Mi Ye took two steps back, her face cold: "Aren't you embarrassed enough? Get back inside!"
"Everyone else, disperse!"
Hans breathed a sigh of relief and quickly ran back to the headquarters building.
No one dared to watch the excitement anymore!
In Nightless City, the Queen's word was law!
Jiangnan felt a bit uneasy. Had Mi Ye come here specifically?
She had also come when he fought Odin last time!
That wasn't a coincidence!
Mi Ye had her eyes on the Original Sin Heavenly Punishment and was trying to track it down?
He'd have to be more careful from now on.
But judging by Mi Ye's attitude toward Hans, she seemed somewhat protective.
She even stepped in to help him out?
That complicated things. Unless Black Claw was completely disgraced in Mi Ye's eyes, Dandelion wouldn't have a chance to rise.
The crowd dispersed, but the earlier young man cheerfully approached again.
"Hey little sis, thought about what I said? I can introduce you to someone!"
Jiangnan waved him off: "Oh, stop bothering me, okay?"
But this exclamation caught Mi Ye's attention, and her beautiful eyes looked over.
The moment she saw Jiangnan, her eyes lit up slightly, and her heartbeat quickened!
Jiangnan's delicate and pure appearance unexpectedly stirred a long-lost protective instinct in Mi Ye.
Feeling someone's gaze on him, Jiangnan looked over.
Their eyes met in the air!
Jiangnan's face turned pale!
Damn!
Why is the Pot Lid Queen looking at me?
She couldn't have found out that I was the one who hit her bird, could she?
Guilty, Jiangnan quickly averted his gaze and turned to leave. The young man shamelessly followed.
But that timid look Jiangnan had given her made Mi Ye's heart flutter even more.
She stretched out her crimson tongue and licked her lips, tilting her head: "Mei! The girl in the white felt hat—I want to see her tonight. Handle it!"
Then she walked toward the Rainbow Lighthouse!
Mei was stunned. It was rare for the Queen to take the initiative to call someone. She quickly replied, "As you command, Your Majesty!"
...
In a small alley, Jiangnan looked annoyed.
The shameless young man was still following him: "Can you at least leave me a way to contact you? Meeting is fate!"
Two veins bulged on Jiangnan's forehead.
This charm of mine that I can't get rid of—even as a girl, it still has such killing power?
But your flirting method is way too outdated!
Believe me, I'll pull out my halberd and chop you to death?
Just as he was about to turn around and teach him a lesson...
Suddenly, a figure appeared beside Jiangnan in the blink of an eye!
One hand pressed the young man's head and slammed it hard against the wall!
"Boom!"
With a loud crash, the wall cracked, and the young man collapsed weakly to the ground!
But Jiangnan panicked when he saw the woman who had appeared!
Wasn't this the one who followed Mi Ye? Why was she following him?
Damn! Could it be that she really found out that I did it?
But he hadn't slipped up!
Jiangnan quickly put on a panicked expression!
(๑ŏ﹏ŏ๑)
"Th-thank you, big sister, for helping me out. I'll be going now!"
He lowered his head and was about to scurry away with small steps!
But Mei blocked his way and smiled: "What's your name?"
Jiangnan was stunned. She wasn't here to cause trouble?
Then why was she looking for him?
In his current appearance, he couldn't slip up!
So he said timidly: (•̥́‸•̀ू)
"My name is Jiang Lan. Is there something you need, big sister?"
Mei stared blankly at Jiangnan. No wonder the Queen liked him—with that pitiful little look, who wouldn't like it?
"Xiao Lan, right? I work for the Crimson Queen!"
"It's like this: there's a job over at the Rainbow Lighthouse that might be a good fit for you. Interested?"
"The pay is generous. If you nod, I'll handle the rest!"
Jiangnan scratched his head. What was going on?
But then he thought, if he could enter the Rainbow Lighthouse legitimately...
His mind began to race!
"What kind of job is it? I don't have much strength. Is it... dangerous?"
Mei patted Jiangnan's head and smiled: "It's not dangerous, and it won't take long. I can guarantee your safety!"
"Eight Diamond Grade Spirit Beads, how about that? Just nod, and take these three as a deposit. You'll get the remaining five when you arrive at the lighthouse!"
Jiangnan was utterly stunned!
He was ecstatic inside! Go, go, go! Why wouldn't he go?
As expected of the Pot Lid Queen—she was filthy rich!
He'd be a fool not to take this money!
But he still acted surprised: "Heavens! That much? Can I... can I handle it?"
Mei smiled: "The opportunity is in front of you. It's up to you to seize it!"
"Come find me at the lighthouse at seven tonight!"
With that, she shoved three Spirit Beads into Jiangnan's arms and disappeared!
Jiangnan was dumbfounded, his face full of excitement!
Go ahead? Why be afraid?
Whatever the job was, it couldn't eat him, right?
The main thing was that he could enter the Rainbow Lighthouse legitimately. Not only could he get some definite information about the Abyss, but if he could also swipe the Pot Lid Queen's pot lid in the process, wouldn't he be soaring?
He'd become the Pot Lid Emperor!
Jiangnan's eyes gleamed. Countless mature ideas were already brewing in his mind!
Mi Ye! You're inviting a wolf into your house!
...
At seven in the evening, Jiangnan, who had eaten a bunch of small puddings and meticulously dressed up, arrived at the Rainbow Lighthouse!
This was the Crimson Queen's residence, heavily guarded. Ordinary people could barely get close, let alone enter!
But Jiangnan had made all the preparations, even planning to take the pot lid home!
Before coming, he had even packed a bag of Pop Rocks to max out his charm!
He was ready to have a good chat with Mei and pry some information out of her!
As soon as he reached the bottom of the lighthouse, Mei was already waiting for him at the door!
The moment she saw Jiangnan, she felt her heartbeat quicken, even freezing for a moment!
Heavens! This girl was just too heart-stirring!
Jiangnan waved his hand: "Big sister? Why are you spacing out?"
Mei smiled faintly: "Nothing. Follow me!"
The two entered the lighthouse. Jiangnan said timidly, "Sister Mei? Is Odin the Divine Lord here too?"
Mei didn't think much of it: "No. The Divine Lord has already gone down into the Abyss. He'll probably be out in a few days!"
Jiangnan: (๑•̀ꇴ•́)و✧ Yes!
If that was the case, his chances of success would be even greater!
"So when will the Abyss entrance open? My brother is still on the third level..."
Mei paused, then smiled: "It depends on the results of Odin the Divine Lord's actions. Before the entrance opens, the Queen will hold a banquet to inform everyone!"
"Don't ask around too much."
Jiangnan looked worried. What was that old swindler doing down in the Abyss?
Could he be going for the core of the resource layer?
If he got his hands on it, then no one else would get to play!
Coming to the Rainbow Lighthouse really wasn't a waste. He had still managed to pick up some useful intel.
They took the elevator all the way to the top floor. Seeing Jiangnan frowning, Mei couldn't help but comfort him: "Don't be scared. Don't be nervous either!"
Jiangnan: ???
What would I be nervous about?
"Sister Mei? You still haven't told me what kind of job I'll be doing!"
Mei led Jiangnan to a room door, stuffed five Diamond Grade Spirit Beads into his hand, and gave him a bright smile!
"Go on in. You'll find out in a bit!"
Jiangnan walked into the room with a confused look!
The room was huge, with lavish decorations. In the center was a big red bed!
Through the window, he could see the entire night view of Nightless City!
There was no one in the room!
Just as he was about to speak, he heard the door behind him lock!
Jiangnan swallowed. Why did Mei lock the door?
Something was wrong!
Looking at the five Diamond Grade Spirit Beads in his hand, Jiangnan had a feeling he had been sold out!
He rolled his eyes. Who cares?
If no one was in the room, even better. He was in anyway!
He walked around the room with his hands behind his back, checking things out. He wondered where the Crimson Queen's room was.
A core item that important must be kept on her person, right?
But just then, Jiangnan heard the sound of running water!
He stiffened!
Someone was in the room?
Following the sound, he saw a faint silhouette behind the frosted glass of the bathroom door!
The next moment, the bathroom door opened!
Mi Ye walked out!
Looking at Jiangnan, Mi Ye felt her heartbeat quicken, her black eyes sparkling!
This girl really was different from the others!
She smiled faintly: "What a pity-inducing little cutie~"
Jiangnan's body went rigid on the spot, completely frozen, his mind blank!
Mi... Mi Ye?
Connecting it to what Mei had said earlier...
Jiangnan's face darkened!
He had sold himself?
Sold himself for eight Diamond Grade Spirit Beads?
I just~%?…;#*’!