Divine Doctor from the Start of the Eye Mutation

Chapter 1714: Birds of a Feather

Ling Zhenfei said, "Since you're so sure the item is with me, I have nothing to say. Let me just ask you, what do you want?"

Huang Jian said, "I told you last time, my aim is to get the Peach Blossom Secret Realm Map, and I just sent someone to retrieve it from you, but it wasn't successful."

Ling Zhenfei was taken aback: "The person who came just now was your man."

Huang Jian said, "What, surprised?"

Ling Zhenfei truly hadn't expected it before. He always thought Huang Jian was different from other Gui Mou Sect Members, but now it seemed all Gui Mou Sect Members were the same.

Especially this Huang Jian, who even had his subordinate threaten his family with a bomb; such actions made Ling Zhenfei find him even more disgraceful.

He originally thought that Huang Jian's scholarly appearance would make him better, but now realized he was utterly despicable.

Ling Zhenfei said, "Indeed, a bit surprised, but nothing more. Don't you Gui Mou people always enjoy using plots and schemes?"

Huang Jian said, "What do you mean by plots and schemes? Every truth has its dual nature. You think I'm scheming, but I believe it's right to reclaim what belongs to my sect, while you're the one holding it back."

Ling Zhenfei said, "I think your Gui Mou people losing the Peach Blossom Secret Realm Map was a kind of opportunity. Your sect is so unreasonable and malicious, the Peach Blossom Secret Realm Map doesn't want to be tainted by you."

Huang Jian said angrily, "Ling Zhenfei, stop talking nonsense and hand over the Secret Realm Map, or I'll blow up your house."

Ling Zhenfei said, "Do you think I would hand over the Secret Realm Map to you?"

Huang Jian said, "I know you must have already dismantled the bomb in your house, but there's one thing you might not know: the bomb isn't just in your home but also in your Xishan Resort Villa.

If you hand me the Secret Realm Map, that's fine. If not, I can detonate the bomb at any time."

Ling Zhenfei pretended to be terribly frightened and said, "Don't act recklessly. You're a cultivator. Doing this would definitely make the cultivation world look down on you."

Huang Jian said, "Stop wasting your breath. Are you handing over the item or not?"

Ling Zhenfei feigned hesitation and said, "Alright, I can give it to you. But we need to make something clear."

Upon hearing that Ling Zhenfei was willing to give it, Huang Jian perked up and said, "What else do you have to say?"

Ling Zhenfei said, "You must first dismantle the bomb, only then can I give you the Secret Realm Map, we can trade in person."

Huang Jian laughed and said, "Ling Zhenfei, do you take me for a fool? If I dismantle the bomb, would you still give me the item? I'm not dumb; no deal, you give me the item, and I'll tell you where the bomb is hidden."

Ling Zhenfei said, "Alright, let's trade face-to-face."

Huang Jian said, "No need to be so troublesome. I'll send someone over later, just give him the Secret Realm Map."

Ling Zhenfei knew this Huang Jian was smart and not easy to fool.

"That's not acceptable. If I give you the item, how do I know you won't go back on your word? I've killed quite a few of your sect members, don't you want to avenge them?"

Huang Jian said, "Avenge what? Those pathetic creatures lost to you twice and then feared you, truly spineless."

Ling Zhenfei said, "I don't care, I can give you the Secret Realm Map, but I also need to see the bomb actually dismantled. How about this, I'll tear the map in half, I'll give you one half first.

The other half I'll give you after you dismantle the bomb and I confirm safety."

Before Ling Zhenfei could finish, Huang Jian got angry: "No, it can't be torn. If it's torn, why would I want it? It must be intact."

Ling Zhenfei said, "Then I have no solution. There's mutual distrust between us, so this deal is really difficult. Maybe you should think of another way."

Huang Jian said, "Actually, it's not that difficult. We can find a trustworthy middleman, someone both of us trust, to hold onto the Secret Realm Map first.

After I dismantle the bomb, the middleman can exchange the map with me. Wouldn't that work?"

Ling Zhenfei said, "That is a good idea, but where do we find this middleman? This person must be impartial and someone both of us trust."

Though they had a good plan, they struggled to choose a middleman, as they each had their own candidates, and they couldn't come to an agreement after several discussions.

Huang Jian, somewhat angry, said, "Alright then, Ling Zhenfei, I'll give you a face-to-face tomorrow, and you give me the item."

Ling Zhenfei said, "Tomorrow won't work; tomorrow is my fan festival. If we do this, it would be affected."

Huang Jian laughed after listening, saying, "It's precisely because tomorrow is your important fan festival that I chose tomorrow.

Even if I dismantle the bombs tomorrow, if you don't give me the Secret Realm Map, I'll let you know, I have not only bombs but various guns."

Ling Zhenfei said, "Alright, no problem, we'll meet in Minfield tomorrow."

"See you tomorrow."

After hanging up the phone, Ling Zhenfei felt somewhat relieved.

As long as Huang Jian was kept in check for now, everything was at least safe.

As for tomorrow, it was straightforward. At least tomorrow, Huang Jian would show up. As long as Ling Zhenfei saw Gui Mou Sect members, he would never let them leave alive.

Back in his room to rest, though physically not tired, his mind was exhausted.

In order for this fan festival to go smoothly, Ling Zhenfei had exhausted all his efforts.

Early the next morning, Ling Zhenfei woke up early; this day was extremely important.

Not only Ling Zhenfei, but all the staff at the Xishan Resort Villa also started work two hours earlier.

Especially the chefs at the Xi Shan Restaurant, who were even busier because breakfast had to be prepared, which was essential.

Not only the staff of the villa and resort but also many fans would come in for breakfast as soon as the doors opened.

There were many online guides for this, suggesting to eat breakfast as soon as it opens. Because a breakfast at the Xishan Manor was usually very expensive.

But now, during the fan festival, the prices were much cheaper in the morning.

The prices during the Xi Shan fan festival were almost one-fifth of the usual, with some dishes down to one-tenth.

The slightly priced dishes during the Xi Shan fan festival were something most fans agreed with, firstly because it prevented the Xi Shan Group from losing too much money, otherwise, the next day wouldn't happen.

And if it were free, there would be excessive waste.

Some dishes were already at one-tenth of the price, clearly not for profit, so no one minded spending a little bit of money.

Just as Ling Zhenfei predicted, even though it was still very early, quite a few people had gathered at the entrances of the Xishan Resort Villa and Xishan Manor.