Chapter 153 – Bro, You’ve Come! (1/2)
While Fatty was refining Royal Winged Ant Poison, an interesting occurrence happened in Black Tortoise City: The first Celestial Weapon available to players, the Demon Slayer Sword, was sold at auction for the price of 500 thousand gold coins to some lucky player. But just as this guy was leaving Black Tortoise City, he was killed; and, he dropped the Demon Slayer Sword.
It was said the player lost his mind and cursed a string of unspeakable words, but it was to no avail since the robber refused to respond. Then, the player changed tactics and announced that he would buy the sword again for another 500 thousand gold coins. Many people ridiculed his efforts and awaited his failure; only, they were shocked til their jaws hit the ground because, in the end, he actually succeeded!
“Should Lord Fatty go rob him as well?” Fatty pondered upon hearing the news. Ultimately, he rejected the tempting idea. It was already pretty harsh that the player had to buy the sword twice; rumor had it that he now didn’t dare leave the city without dozens of guards.
With the Bronze Medallion on his shoulder, Fatty teleported to Black Tortoise City without having to pay a penny. When he arrived, the rogue went to visit the City Lord Manor.
“My Lord,” Fatty greeted Lin Xi and stood before him properly. This brat’s AI is too high, thought Fatty. Lord Fatty can’t outwit him now, so we’ll just behave for the time being.
“Little Fatty, what’s wrong?” Lin Xi leisurely savored his tea, not sparing Fatty even a glance.
“You see, last time, you used us peasants to lure Lei Ting out; I didn’t say anything about it. But now, I have a problem, and I was wondering if you could do me a little favor?” Fatty chuckled sleazily and rubbed his hands together.
Lin Xi finally looked up. “What favor?”
“Lend me the pterosaur for a bit; I want to catch a level 60 fire monster.”
“That’s possible, but—”
Fatty quickly cut in, “This can’t be counted as one of the conditions you’ve agreed to. No matter what, I played a big part in dealing with the tragedy at Mass Graves. I only want to borrow your pterosaur for a while. It’s not like I won’t return it. As the mighty lord of an entire city, you definitely wouldn’t be so stingy, would you?” Fatty gazed dubiously at Lin Xi.
“What I meant to say is that the pterosaur is General Libya’s mount now. You’ll need his agreement to borrow it,” said Lin Xi indifferently.
“Heheh, heheh… I knew your Lordship wouldn’t forget my meritorious deed!” Fatty softened at Lin Xi’s words. Of course, the city lord couldn’t be bothered over such a trifle with Fatty. He casually dispensed the order to summon Libya, who quickly arrived at the manor.
“My Lord, you called for me?” Per custom, Libya immediately bowed upon entering the room.
“This gentleman, Money Grubber, is an honorary citizen of our Black Tortoise City. He wants to borrow your pterosaur for a while,” Lin Xi summarized, handing the issue off to Libya.
“Greetings, respected General Libya. Last time at Mass Graves, your might was truly awe-inspiring. I have come today to express my admiration…” Fatty solemnly prattled.
“The pterosaur hasn’t recovered from its injury. It’s currently unfit for battle,” Libya stated as he eyed Fatty.
F*ck! Is this guy a general or a businessman? Fatty instantly understood what the general meant. “General, is there anything this one can do to help?”
Libya nodded with satisfaction. “A leaf of Dragon Revolution Herb should be enough.”
“What? A leaf of the Dragon Revolution Herb? General, do you take me for a fool?!” Fatty gaped.
“Ahem, it needn’t necessarily be a perfect leaf, a damaged one will do,” Libya said, a little embarrassed.
“That won’t work either! You know far better than I how precious the Dragon Revolution Herb is! It’s out of the question!” Fatty repeatedly waved his hands. There had been only nine leaves to start. Lin Xi had taken four perfect leaves, and Fatty had turned in two damaged ones for a mission. Currently, he only had two perfect leaves and one damaged one left.
“Just one leaf, and I’ll lend you the pterosaur for a day,” Libya offered.
“A day is too short; at least ten days,” Fatty bargained.
“Three days.”
“Seven days.”
“Five days.”
“Deal!” Fatty tightly grasped Libya’s hand with a face full of smiles. A damaged leaf was nothing to the rogue. With the pterosaur, five days was enough to gather the other three Elemental Movement skill books.
Fatty went to the bank to retrieve the damaged leaf. And, not being stingy either, Libya immediately summoned the pterosaur and temporarily assigned it as Fatty’s mount. “Five days time. Make good use of it.” Libya smiled contentedly. Then, he turned, saluted Lin Xi, and took his leave.