C221 (1/2)
Lin Zi Chen's soul followed Elder Qi all the way out of the mountain tribe. This route was not unfamiliar to him, because he had just walked through it once today, and it was exactly the same route as the one Amu had taken.
However, this time, Elder Qi didn't stop by the stream but walked into the small forest.
Then, he leaned against a tree and took out a pack of cigarettes. He lit one and blew out a smoke ring with a satisfied smile on his face.
”You're here?” Elder Qi said.
”Coming,” a figure appeared from behind a thick tree. ”Elder Qi, you keep your word.”
It was very dark in the forest, and the man was standing in the shadows. Lin Zichen couldn't see his face, but from the sound of his voice, Lin Zichen was certain that this was the man who had shot and killed Amu.
Hmph, if Elder Qi was able to meet him in private, then it was obvious that Elder Qi was involved in the events of the day. He intentionally sent Amu to the stream to see this man, then killed him!
Elder Qi laughed coldly. ”Stop talking about this. There are a total of nine beast souls. Remember to give me the money.”
”Of course. Hehe, Elder Qi, we're all from the mountain tribe, is there a need for us to not trust you?”
”Hmph, that was in the past. Now you're from the Western Mountain Tribe, and I'm an elder of the Eastern Mountain Tribe. I still need to see the money before I decide on trust you!” Elder Qi said with his hands behind his back.
Don't worry, the money I promised you isn't small. Now that the Crimson Fire Group has developed a new hunting array formation and the purchase price is falling lower and lower, we'll be able to make a fortune if we sell it to the Brilliant Wind Team. The man said.
”More hunting? ”Hehe, you Western Mountain people only know about money. What will our juniors eat if all the beasts in this Great Moon Mountain are wiped out?” Elder Qi said.
”Haha, Elder Qi really is the ambassador of love for the environment. But don't forget, now that you've betrayed the Eastern Mountain Division's private deal with us, do you dare say that you aren't doing it for money?” ”Hmph, since you're already a cousin, why put up a memorial archway?”
”You … You dare to speak to me like that? ”I do love money, but I also have principles. The Great Moon Mountain has been hacked half the mountain bald by you, and the beasts have also been hunted cleanly. Now that I have decided on the beast spirit, do you want to kill them all?” Elder Qi said.
This was also the thought of the Eastern Mountain Tribe. Although hunting would bring great economic benefits to them, if they killed too much, these people who depended on the mountains would undoubtedly lose the ability to survive in the future.
The man sneered, ”Elder Qi, I'm not willing to listen to your reasoning. In short, if you don't have thirty beast souls next month, you just wait for me to tell Eastern Mountain Tribe about your situation. Then contact Ah Mu, who killed his own people outside of the tribe.”
”You dare threaten me? Do you believe that I won't kill you right now? ” Elder Qi said.
The man shook his head and laughed, ”Hehe, Elder Qi, since I dared to come here, then I won't be afraid of you killing me. But if I die, tonight's scandal will be spread out. We the Western Mountain Tribe also have it. If you want to try, we'll keep you company!
”You …” ”He Yu, if I knew you were like this, I definitely wouldn't have cooperated with you!”
”Is that so? ”But it's already too late. Right, Elder Qi, remember what our Sa'Meng clan leader told you. He has been fond of your beauty for a long time!” The man called He Yu laughed.
Hearing this, Lin Zichen couldn't help but open his eyes wide. They actually had plans for Ling Ya? Although Ling Ya was strong, she was definitely a beauty. The Western Mountain Tribe was truly ambitious. Not only did they want to squeeze all the benefits from the Great Moon Mountain, they even had plans for the clan leader's daughter.
”Ling Ya …” A hint of awkwardness flashed across Elder Qi's face. After all, as an elder, he had watched Ling Ya grow up. The Western Mountain Tribe's request would definitely make him conflicted.
”Alright, Elder Qi, I'll leave this matter to you. Bring Ling Ya to our family head in three days, and remember the number of beast souls!”
Then, He Yu laughed out loud and turned to walk into the depths of the forest. As for elder Qi, he stood where he was, seemingly full of regret, but it was already of no use. To him, when in someone else's hands, he could only choose to obey.
It was all a result of greed. It could be seen that Elder Qi still believed in the elder's theory, but once he fell in front of greed, there was no way he could turn back!
After that, Elder Qi returned to the Mountain Division. Lin Zichen also immediately withdrew his soul and opened his eyes. After a long time, he was unable to calm down.
The mountain was divided into two parts, the east part was the traditional mountain tribe with the Jia Han as the leader, and the West Mountain Tribe consisted of many young ambitious people who had previously gone out to study. They seemed to be using advanced management methods, but they were basically insatiable greedy, and they even completely disregarded the ecological balance of the Great Moon Mountain in order to earn money.
In this confrontation, Elder Qi undoubtedly took sides with the benefits. Not only did he betray the Mountain Tribe's attempt to sell the beast spirit to the Western Mountain Tribe, he even caused the death of Amu. Of course, he could sell out Ling Ya at any time now.
Seeing Lan Luoshi's arrival, Lin Zichen let out a sigh, his heart inexplicably feeling at peace.
”Good morning, Luo Shi.”
”Zi Chen, where are you? You've already been gone for two days, I'm worried about you.” Lan Luoshi's voice was still gentle, but Lin Zichen could hear a sense of satisfaction in her voice.
”Hehe, Director Lan isn't too busy to the point of being dizzy. Shiyin is currently the leading medical company in Fengbei. How is it? Counting the money means you have a cramp, right?” Lin Zi Chen said with a smile.