Chapter 159: Transaction Complete, Am I the Villain? (3k Part 5)

No one understood Bai Cangshu's meaning at first; the Flame Demon was furious and about to roar, but Bai Cangshu snapped his fingers and sent him away.

He would never accept such a threat.

That guy known as the Moon Demon had been tracking him previously, and in Bai Cangshu's view, this Flame Demon, who was inferior in both strength and temperament, trying to threaten him with fame was truly laughable.

Among Reincarnators, it is inherently a dark forest law; Reincarnators have absolutely no way to trust one another.

Because almost every rule of the Space encourages Reincarnators to slaughter each other.

Weak Reincarnators cannot base their lives on the so-called morality, benevolence, or contracts of strong Reincarnators; they can only pray they do not encounter them.

And once they do encounter them, it is a matter of pulling out all the stops to survive!

There is no other choice.

Threatening other Reincarnators in the peaceful Public Space is something only an idiot would do, and only an idiot would listen to.

Could it be that if you meet a Reincarnator you scared in a mission world or the real world, you would give up killing them because of their docility?

At the very least, Bai Cangshu would not.

【Conspiracy】, who did not know whose errand they were running, also left voluntarily afterward; Bai Cangshu guessed they were likely a guy of equal status to the Flame Demon in the opposing camp, which was opposite to the Flame Demon and the Flower Immortal.

【Red Lotus Mage Luo Xi】 frowned at this moment; her bearing was clearly much better, but she was also puzzled by Tao Baibai's arrangements.

Bai Cangshu looked at the group, revealed a smile, and said,

"I intend to split the 10 vials of serum into two portions, trading 1 vial with 【show】 separately in exchange for 1 B-rank Singularity."

"And the remaining 9 vials of Compound V will all be sold to 【Rose Tiger】 in exchange for 【Shun Goku Satsu】 and 【Killing Intent Wave】; of course, I will additionally supplement 1 B-rank Singularity, plus the contract you mentioned."

After Bai Cangshu finished speaking, Rose Tiger was almost laughed to anger.

"Are you treating me like a fool?"

This quote not only compressed the number of vials he could obtain but also compressed the content of his own supplementary agreement.

What was gained in return was only personal profit for Tao Baibai.

Bai Cangshu shrugged his shoulders.

"Of course, we can still adjust the details, but the overall logic will not change; I will split the serum into two portions for the transaction, and you will definitely receive 9 of them."

He looked at the group, the smile on his face making that Ancient God appearance look increasingly hideous.

Bai Cangshu looked at the group and said with a light laugh,

"I will sell 9 vials of serum to you and 1 vial of serum to 【show】."

"【show】 gets the serum they want, I get the maximum benefit, and you... also ensure that the Flower Immortal cannot obtain a single vial, right?"

Bai Cangshu finally looked at the most powerful 【Red Lotus Mage】.

"And you, you also ensure that Rose Tiger can continue to bring a stable team to join your command, and even... to a certain extent, you gain me as an assistant."

Clap, clap, clap...

Bai Cangshu nodded and applauded to himself, as if he had made some sort of exquisite speech.

In fact, at this moment, whether it was Red Lotus Mage Luo Xi, Rose Tiger, or the Flower Immortal, all had fallen silent.

Even 【Black Butler】 seemed to be seeing this 【Tao Baibai】, who in his impression was like a wild beast, for the first time.

In his heart, he kept readjusting his evaluation of Tao Baibai; the potential of this newly promoted Fierce Person was also significantly raised by him.

Wild, sharp, and clever to the point of being cunning...

He had not provided much Intelligence, but Tao Baibai had clearly made perfect use of the conflict between 【Flower Immortal】 and 【Rose Tiger】, cleared up his thoughts with just a few words, and understood the real problem behind this transaction.

He had also effectively figured out the bottom line in the heart of every trader.

Yes, the most devious point in this transaction was that the highest bidder, 【Rose Tiger】, actually did not need that many 【Compound V】; his requirement from beginning to end was one thing: to ensure 【Flower Immortal】 did not obtain this batch of 【Compound V】.

While 【show】 and 【Flower Immortal】 wanted to obtain 【Compound V】 for themselves.

From this, Tao Baibai placed the individuals into their corresponding camps, making it easy to obtain his optimal transaction plan.

First, 【Rose Tiger】 and 【Flower Immortal】 were the most desperate, their interests were the most directly linked, and they were inevitably the ones he could pressure on price; if one side did not accept, he would choose to trade with the other side, which would make it unacceptable for the one who could not trade.

This supply-and-demand relationship determined that Bai Cangshu would pressure them on price.

Then there was the most straightforward trader, 【show】; this guy's existence brought Bai Cangshu the most direct benefit because 【show】 had the smallest demand—only one vial—which was a portion that could be separated and accepted by either 【Flower Immortal】 or 【Rose Tiger】.

Bai Cangshu ignored the group that had fallen into silence and completed the transaction on his own.

【You have accepted the transaction from ii67855510 (show)】

【You have lost Compound V * 1】

【You have obtained B-rank Singularity * 1】

The man carrying the black and white swords clearly had not yet recovered from this complex transaction, only to find that he had inexplicably completed it.

His face was as calm as a poker player, but his eyes revealed a clear "wisdom."

Finally, he opened his mouth as if wanting to say something, but did not say it, turned around, and left Bai Cangshu's space.

Bai Cangshu turned around, looked at the Flower Immortal and Rose Tiger, and was not in a hurry.

He knew that these two would definitely trade with him, and the one who would concede was, in all likelihood...

Bai Cangshu tilted his head slightly, looking at Rose Tiger from under his eyelids; this was his subconscious action, representing that psychologically, he had already judged that he had completely grasped the other party.

The next moment, Rose Tiger glanced at Luo Xi and spoke, agreeing to the transaction.

"Hmph, you really know how to pick your moment, Tao Baibai."

Although he said this viciously, the meaning behind it was already a concession.

The Flower Immortal closed her eyes and sighed, but having experienced contacting that lord to send reinforcements, only to have a brainless guy like the 【Flame Demon】 show up, she suddenly had no high expectations for the side she had once favored.

Perhaps she should find a way to preserve herself and wait for the two sides to fight to a result.

The struggle between the two great 【Strongest】 of the Spirit attribute would certainly not last long.

Such matters would cause large-scale attrition of Reincarnators; there was news that top Gatherings like 【Destiny】, 【Throne of Void and Reality】, and 【Blue Sky】 were already in communication with the 【Strongest】.

She turned and left the Private Space, not forgetting to sow discord against Rose Tiger before she left.

"Tao Baibai, if this Rose Tiger does not complete the trade with you, remember to contact me; my conditions will always stand."

Bai Cangshu nodded gladly and let the other party leave.

Rose Tiger knew that 【Flower Immortal】 was very dissatisfied with his actions, but there was no room for turning back now.

"Tao Baibai, you should understand that the value of these two items of mine is far higher than those potions."

Bai Cangshu still nodded.

"That's right, but business is business; there are always low buys and cheap sells, it's nothing new."

Rose Tiger glanced at Red Lotus Mage Luo Xi and finally said,

"I can accept that you only subsidize a portion of 1 B-rank Singularity, but accordingly, you must join under the command of Her Excellency 【Red Lotus Mage Luo Xi】!"

The beautiful woman revealed a satisfied smile at this moment.

Bai Cangshu also smiled; this Rose Tiger was not stupid. His goal from beginning to end was to join under this woman's command to gain her appreciation and resources.

So, after suppressing Flower Immortal, since he could not get more returns from Bai Cangshu, he naturally set his sights on Luo Xi. He bound Tao Baibai to the woman's camp; in this way, the investment of these two abilities was not a loss.

Rose Tiger almost wanted to applaud his own quick wit.

But Bai Cangshu's smile was strange.

"You want me to join your command, Miss Luo Xi, are you sure?"

"I am someone who is very good at causing trouble."

Luo Xi looked at Tao Baibai's strange smile and thought of the series of things the other party had done previously. Although unconventional, for a Reincarnator, the more unconventional, the more excellent.

"That is not causing trouble, Tao Baibai; only mediocre people cause trouble."

"A guy like you will only ever be trouble for others!"

She gave Bai Cangshu a very high evaluation, and Bai Cangshu did not refute it, thinking to himself, if you knew that the 【Calamity Wave】 I killed was indeed a follower under a certain 【Supreme Powerhouse】, I wonder if you would still be so happy.

"I can join your command, but I will not join anyone else's team, nor do I guarantee that I will form a team. I will only... well, act under the identity of being under 【Red Lotus Mage Luo Xi】, and in missions that do not involve life and death, I can provide optional help. No problem, right?"

The beautiful woman gladly agreed. Tao Baibai had risen to prominence recently and was already at a different mission stage than others, and his background had not been fully figured out, so she could not rashly arrange a Fierce Person like Tao Baibai into other mature teams.

As for missions involving life and death, she could not arrange for Reincarnators to execute missions that were certain death anyway; Reincarnators were essentially the property of the Space.

The Space would not let Reincarnators enter missions of certain death.

And... if it was just letting Tao Baibai go and eliminate some hostile Reincarnator teams within the same Ladder, it would not count as breaking the agreement.

The woman laughed, her eyebrows curving, and Rose Tiger finally revealed a smile as well.

【You have accepted the trade with pw21322548 (Rose Tiger)】

【You have lost B-rank Singularity *1】

【You have lost Compound V *9】

【You have obtained Ability Scroll: Instant Prison Kill】

【You have obtained Inheritance Crystal: Killing Intent Wave】

Amidst a series of prompts, several people obtained results they felt satisfied with.

【Red Lotus Mage Luo Xi invites you to join the Gathering: Red Lotus Lotus, do you accept?】

"Accept"

【You have joined the Gathering: Red Lotus Lotus】

【Note: After joining a Gathering, when Reincarnators fight, you can obtain information about the Gathering you belong to. At the same time, you can enter the Gathering Public Space directly from your Private Space. The size and functions of the Gathering Public Space are linked to the Gathering level.】

【Red Lotus Lotus (57/88): Level 2 Gathering】

【Gathering Position: Ordinary Member】

【Affiliated Team: Mu】

Luo Xi saw Tao Baibai join her Gathering, and even felt that his ugly face looked much more pleasing to the eye. She did not yet know how big the trouble Tao Baibai had truly caused, and at this moment, she only felt that she had snatched up a good talent.

Before she left, she specifically reminded him,

"If you are not the type whose Spirit has crossed the Extreme Value, do not touch 【Killing Intent Wave】 before entering the 【Strong】 Ladder."

Then, thinking for a moment, she added,

"Your Private Space is not small; you can decorate it. It's ugly as hell right now."

Having said that, she left on her own, and Rose Tiger also left shortly after.

Bai Cangshu discovered that this woman really did have the posture of treating him as one of her own. Thinking of his actions all along, and the Milestone 【Betrayer】 that was triggered after killing Tao Baibai.

He also remembered Homelander who died in the previous mission world.

Tsk, could it be that I am really a bad person?

(End of chapter)