Chapter 16

A thug asked his boss a question, his voice laced with fear.

"Yeah, Boss, if someone decides to be a hero and intervene, we might end up dying a miserable death, right?"

"Those are Gifted ones; how can we ordinary people afford to provoke them?"

"How about we just forget it, Boss?"

Hearing his underlings' words, the thug boss turned his head sharply, casting a gloomy look in their direction.

A single fierce glare immediately made the few thugs shut their mouths.

Seeing this, the man snorted coldly. "What are you afraid of? Isn't it just one Gifted one? At that age, so what if he is a Gifted one? He’s just someone who just awakened; Laozi has ways to deal with him. Don't forget why we are here collecting protection money? We have people backing us too."

Hearing this, the few thugs seemed to remember something, let out a sigh of relief, and one after another set their minds at ease.

But one thug tremblingly raised his hand and asked in a low voice, "B-Boss, what if that lord doesn't care?"

"D-doesn't care?"

The thug boss's expression stiffened, then he curled his lip helplessly. "If he doesn't care, we retreat."

As he spoke, the thug boss took out his phone, found a number in his contacts, and immediately dialed it.

Chen Ang was naturally unaware of this.

After walking for a while, Chen Ang arrived at a restaurant.

"Welcome, sir. Do you have a reservation?"

A beautiful waitress wearing a cheongsam walked over and asked with a smile.

Chen Ang stated Li Li Li Leyao's name, and the waitress immediately led the way.

Before long, they arrived at the door of a private room.

The waitress left, Chen Ang knocked on the door, and after a voice came from inside, Chen Ang pushed the door open and walked in.

Li Li Changkong and Li Li Li Leyao were already waiting there.

Seeing Chen Ang, Li Li Li Leyao waved her hand happily. "You're finally here! Quick, quick, tell me, what is the new evolution direction?"

Li Li Changkong looked helpless. "Li Li Leyao, what's the rush? Let classmate Chen Ang sit down and rest for a while first. You should order the food first, and we can talk while we eat."

"Oh~"

Being told off by her dad, Li Li Li Leyao immediately pouted, obediently picked up the menu, and started ordering.

16: A toad is not worthy of a swan.

Chen Ang chuckled and sat down opposite the father and daughter.

Then he said, "Uncle Li, there's no rush to eat; the serious business is more important."

Hearing this, Li Li Changkong was startled. He hadn't expected Chen Ang to be so anxious, but it was just as well; in fact, he was quite looking forward to it himself.

Therefore, Li Li Changkong immediately nodded and said, "You're right. This counts as a trade, but I wonder how classmate Chen Ang wants to trade?"

"And since it's a trade, classmate Chen Ang must let us verify the truth of your words, right?"

Chen Ang nodded. "That is certainly true, but I can't say too much, because what I have in my hands is not a potion, so I can't let you take it and use it immediately to verify its authenticity. However, I can tell you the result of this evolution direction."

"Oh?"

Hearing this, both Li Li Changkong and Li Li Li Leyao's eyes lit up.

Li Li Li Leyao asked curiously, "Chen Ang, what exactly is the other evolution of Healing Light?"

"It is Holy Light."

"Holy Light?"

A look of confusion flashed in both their eyes.

Chen Ang smiled and explained, "It's similar to Healing Light, but it's not just a healing effect; it also possesses offensive capabilities."

"Uncle Li can understand it as a type of Light-element energy."

"Light-element energy?"

This explanation made Li Li Changkong understand the ability of the Holy Light talent instantly, and then he couldn't help but take a deep breath, wild joy flashing in his eyes.

Previously, he had guessed whether this other evolution direction would combine both healing and attack, and he hadn't expected it to actually be the case.

As an old father, he had worried himself sick over his daughter's development.

This concerned his daughter's future path.

Therefore, Li Li Changkong managed to calm himself down quickly, stroked his chin, and asked in a deep voice, "This evolution direction is indeed tempting. How does classmate Chen Ang want to trade?"

"It's very simple."

Chen Ang said, "I only need materials and heavenly treasures."

"Can do."

Li Li Changkong agreed without hesitation.

"What about the quantity?"

"Two sets of materials: Death-type sub-dragon scales and heart blood. As for heavenly treasures, three will do. How about that?"

After thinking for a while, Li Li Changkong had no objections to this price.

In fact, compared to the price, he was more concerned about another matter.

Sub-dragon scales and heart blood?

He remembered that Chen Ang's talent was Dragon Claw.

Now he wanted these materials again, could it be...

Li Li Changkong's heart stirred. Looking at Chen Ang, he couldn't help but have a look of surprise flash in his eyes, and he couldn't help but ask, "Classmate Chen Ang, have you found the evolution direction for the Dragon Claw talent?"

"Ah? The evolution direction for the Dragon Claw talent?"

Hearing this, Li Li Li Leyao was stunned, then she also looked at Chen Ang in surprise.

Chen Ang smiled and shook his head, saying nothing.

But this posture already shocked Li Li Changkong.

He was certain that this classmate of his daughter's had truly found it.

What kind of luck was this?

No.

Perhaps it wasn't luck; could it be that he had explored it himself?

But if that were really the case, Chen Ang was definitely a top-tier genius.

This meant that the other party's future path was bright and brilliant.

After all, being able to explore the direction from first-tier evolution to second-tier didn't mean one couldn't explore the direction from second-tier to third-tier.

"Hiss..."

Thinking of this, Li Li Changkong was even more shocked.

However, on the surface, he nodded calmly and said, "Your request is acceptable."

Chen Ang spoke again, "Additionally, you need to prepare the materials for the evolution potion yourselves."

"No problem."

Li Li Changkong agreed to this as well.

Chen Ang immediately took out the list of materials he had prepared long ago and handed it over.

After Li Li Changkong took it and glanced at it, he didn't look again.

He was a smart man.

He knew that such a list would definitely contain other fake materials without needing to look closely.

Otherwise, wouldn't it be very easy for others to figure out the real formula?

However, he didn't care; after all, he didn't have any thoughts in that direction.

After thinking for a moment, Li Li Changkong said, "After lunch, I will immediately have people collect the materials. Once the materials are in hand, I will send them to you. How about that?"

"Good."

Chen Ang nodded.

The purpose of the meeting was thus settled.

Both Li Li Changkong and Chen Ang had smiles on their faces.

Then they enjoyed the food.

During lunch.

Li Li Changkong even asked where Chen Ang got the formula.

Chen Ang said it was in a ruin within a secret realm.