Chapter 627: Wealthy Ten Elders

The fee of 10 Soul Crystals (Medium) per day was something the Ten Elders couldn't accept; it was practically cutting their own flesh.

"Ten per day is impossible. Eternal Crystals are rare; it's no longer a question of price."

Vike's attitude was firm; 10 per day was a price they were unwilling to pay.

"One per week at most."

One Ten Elder spoke, and the others nodded in succession.

Su Xiao sat back in the chair. The Ten Elders hadn't completely refused, which meant there was room for negotiation. These guys were wealthier than he had imagined.

Thinking of the business about to be concluded, Su Xiao's heartbeat couldn't help but accelerate.

"Negotiation requires sincerity. I don't see any sincerity from you all for the time being."

"One Eternal Crystal per week is already very sincere."

"Right."

Hearing the discussion, Vike picked up the cigarette on the table and lit it.

"Every day... two!"

"Are you crazy, Vike?"

"I don't agree."

The other Ten Elders looked at Vike as if they were looking at an idiot.

"Mr. Bai Ye, we need to discuss this internally."

Vike tapped the table with his index finger, signaling to cut the video feed first. The image on the screen was cut off.

Inside an underground conference room in Yorknew City.

"The auction is about to start."

Vike looked around at the other Ten Elders.

"So what? The auction is once a year, and security work has long been arranged."

"No."

Vike's expression was serious as he said, "Just a few days ago, I received a piece of news. Whether it's true or false hasn't been verified, and the channel for the news hasn't been found either."

"If you have something to say, say it. Don't be long-winded."

"The news is that the Spiders have set their sights on this auction."

"Spiders?"

The other Ten Elders were first confused, then shocked.

"The Phantom Troupe? That band of thieves?"

"Yes, a band of thieves composed of Nen-users."

The Ten Elders were somewhat troubled, but they didn't show fear. They didn't understand the strength of the Phantom Troupe.

"Everyone knows the power of Nen-users. That guy named Bai Ye must be a Nen-user. We might as well hire him to protect the auction so it can proceed smoothly."

"No, what if he also has his eyes on the auction?"

"Right, it would be terrible if an inside traitor appeared."

The Ten Elders began to discuss in a hubbub. Vike had a headache.

"If he had his eyes on the auction, he definitely wouldn't have appeared now. Use your brains and think carefully. Many signs indicate that his goal is the Eternal Crystals. Although that thing is rare and expensive, it's not easy to sell. If he wants it, give it to him."

Vike's words made the Ten Elders stop speaking.

"Although you say that, that guy threatened us..."

"Do you think he's joking? Or are you saying we're talking business? Damn it, haven't you realized yet that this is a god of plague? If things go wrong, we'll have a falling out, and he'll come to kill us. Don't forget how Leech died, and look at Rabid Dog now—he's already been beaten into a dog by him."

Vike was full of rage. These Ten Elders were still considering gains and losses, completely unaware that they had provoked a plague god.

"At worst, we'll fight him to the death!"

A bald, burly man slapped the table and stood up. Several Ten Elders looked at him with disdain. If a problem can be solved with money, why risk your life?

"Cooperation is necessary. Let's discuss the maximum price we can pay. If the Spiders really come, then this is a god-given opportunity. If they don't come, consider it spending money to avoid disaster. It's not a long-term partnership anyway."

The Ten Elders began to test the waters.

York Hotel, 30th floor.

Su Xiao glanced at Black Mary to the side, then at Bing Quan.

Bing Quan was lying on the ground at this moment, his face pale, his body trembling from time to time. This was due to excessive blood loss. If left alone, Bing Quan would soon be cold.

It had to be said that although Bing Quan looked like a drug addict, his actual vitality was extremely strong. He hadn't died even after being beaten half-dead by Su Xiao and having his throat cut.

Bing Quan's pupils were somewhat dim. If he had to choose between being captured and death, he would choose to die as soon as possible.

"You, bandage him."

Su Xiao suddenly spoke. Black Mary, this sexy mature woman, trembled in fright.

"Me, me, me?"

Black Mary pointed at herself.

"..."

Su Xiao didn't speak, just watched Black Mary quietly, thinking to himself, are all underworld members this cowardly?

"This, that, I..."

Being stared at by Su Xiao was definitely not a pleasant experience. Black Mary was flustered. Although she was an underworld member, she was only responsible for finance. She was usually deeply respected by gang members, and she had another identity: she was the daughter of the Ten Elder Vike.

Vike was also ruthless enough to take his daughter out at a critical moment and plant her by Su Xiao's side.

"Yes, it's you."

Su Xiao suddenly felt that this woman was quite interesting. Although she had the appearance of a cold, mature woman and had a black rose tattoo on her arm, she was actually somewhat cowardly.

"O... okay."

Black Mary ran forward quickly, her high heels clicking on the ground.

Bing Quan sighed and swore in his heart that if he didn't die today, he would definitely stay away from a certain person, absolutely!

Black Mary clumsily bandaged Bing Quan. Just as she was bandaging him, the image on the screen returned.

"Bai Ye, have you considered it? Two Eternal Crystals per day."

Vike spoke. After the Ten Elders' discussion, he was the representative talking to Su Xiao. The Ten Elders had already decided on the maximum number they could offer.

Su Xiao looked at Vike quietly, seemingly considering something.

"I wonder..."

Before Vike could finish speaking, he was interrupted by Su Xiao.

"Five!"

Hearing this number, Vike's eye twitched. He suspected there was a traitor inside because their maximum price was five.

"At least five."

The Ten Elders looked at each other. Although Su Xiao's expression was calm, he was very excited inside. That was five Soul Crystals (Medium), and five every day! What kind of concept was that?

If the Ten Elders could survive until the last day of the auction, counting the previous three days, Su Xiao could obtain a total of 65 Soul Crystals (Medium). This was simply a windfall from heaven.

"Mr. Bai Ye, I must clarify one point: our cooperative relationship can only be maintained until the auction ends. At that time, our grievances will be wiped clean."

Vike's meaning was very clear: hire Su Xiao until the auction ends, consider it spending money to avoid disaster, and Su Xiao would no longer cause them trouble in the future.

"Fine. I happen to be leaving Yorknew when the auction ends."

Vike slapped the round table and laughed loudly.

"It's a pity we can't shake hands directly, but I wish us a pleasant cooperation."

"Pleasant cooperation."

Su Xiao slowly sheathed Zhan Long Shan.

"Black Mary, go to the vault and get five Eternal Crystals."

Black Mary walked quickly to the elevator. Ten minutes later, she walked out of the elevator carrying a tray.

She placed the tray in front of Su Xiao and turned her head slightly. She found that she felt a sense of fear just by looking directly at Su Xiao.

Su Xiao pulled away the black cloth on the tray, revealing five crystal-clear Soul Crystals (Medium) placed on it, like five of the purest diamonds. Taking the five Soul Crystals (Medium) into his hand, a prompt appeared.

【You have obtained Soul Crystal (Medium) x5.】

The wealth of the Ten Elders' forces was unexpected. Su Xiao finally understood why the Phantom Troupe came to rob these guys; these people were simply meat buns with thin skin and large fillings.

"Next, let's talk about the eyeball of the One-Eyed Giant."

Su Xiao took out a thick test tube. He wasn't the Ten Elders' subordinate; the two parties were in a cooperative relationship, so he had to use this eyeball to extort a large sum. ===== CHAPTER 628 =====