novelraw Chapter 1687 1691: Time to Get to Work
Chapter 1687 1691: Time to Get to Work
"Alright, I still have some business to attend to next, you two can make yourselves comfortable!" Once she understood Zhang Menglong's background, Yao Yao immediately lost much interest in him. Someone who nearly exhausted the entire country's resources to hire two bodyguards clearly lacks any great prospects.
In her view, if someone truly has abilities and aspirations, this money should be spent on the necessities. As for the dangers that can occur at any time in this Skyless Realm, a Martial Artist must experience some risks; otherwise, they can never grow up.
Even Yang Sande found it somewhat inexplicable, given his understanding and acquaintance with Zhang Menglong over the past few days. He shouldn't say something so foolish. He seemed even less like someone who came from a small Fourth or Fifth Grade subsidiary empire, because his demeanor and experience were certainly not confined to that!
Of course, he couldn't ask any more details. Sensibly, he led Zhang Menglong away from Yao Yao's bodyguard company.
"Brother Gu, I have some business to handle next. We should part ways here. This is my contact information. If there are any more business opportunities, feel free to reach out to me."
"Alright, I won't be courteous," Zhang Menglong recorded Yang Sande's contact information. This guy has many connections, and during his stay here, there will be plenty of situations where these can be useful.
"Yes, how should I address you two?" Zhang Menglong looked at the two bodyguards he had just rented from Yao Yao.
They were of similar height and build, both wearing black tight-fitting combat suits, with identical poker faces showing reluctance. It seemed that if it weren't for Zhang Menglong paying them, they wouldn't want to serve as his bodyguards.
Moreover, based on their current understanding of Zhang Menglong, he didn't seem to offer much in terms of benefits, so their enthusiasm was further decreased.
As soon as the three-day period was over, they would leave immediately without lingering. From their perspective, Zhang Menglong wasn't likely to cause significant trouble, making the cost-benefit ratio of this business fairly favorable.
"Black Mist."
"Black Meng."
The two maintained their poker faces as they spoke.
"I need to find a place to craft some elixirs now, and I want you to guard me, don't let anyone come near!" Zhang Menglong had already spent a significant amount hiring two bodyguards, and now was the time he urgently needed to make money. Alchemy was naturally his most skilled and fastest way to do so.
"Alchemy? You can perform alchemy?" Black Mist and Black Meng's expressions changed noticeably. Even in the Skyless Realm, Alchemists are exceptional resources. A destitute prince emerging from an unranked subsidiary kingdom knowing the art of alchemy was indeed impressive.
They didn't know what level of Alchemist Zhang Menglong was, though they wanted to ask. However, as professional bodyguards, they should not proactively inquire unless the employer voluntarily tells them.
The two exchanged a look and shook their heads. After all, Zhang Menglong was too young, what high level could he possibly achieve in alchemy? To them, if the elixirs were merely ordinary grade, they were meaningless; the cost-benefit ratio of pillaging was too low.
Zhang Menglong paid no heed to their thoughts and directly took them to the Sixth District. Though the internal areas were safer and more stable, it wasn't the atmosphere Zhang Menglong liked. In the Sixth District, the human and market noise was more prevalent.
Though chaotic, the Sixth District had all the necessary facilities. Zhang Menglong found a place that specifically rents out alchemy facilities; the price was quite reasonable.
"Young brother, do you need to hire bodyguards?" the owner inquired after receiving payment, "You know the Skyless Realm well, if you craft any elixirs and draw attention, it could be dangerous. Considering customer needs, we also offer bodyguard services."
"No need, I have them," Zhang Menglong replied with a smile.
The owner noticed Black Mist and Black Meng beside him and fell silent, unable to discern their realm. Yet his intuition told him that every bodyguard in his modest establishment combined couldn't rival these two.
Zhang Menglong found the alchemy room he rented, and its facilities were quite complete. Several nearby rooms were also in use, while the vigilant guards eyed him as he walked by. In this place, anyone could suddenly reveal hostility—trust was the cheapest thing.
"Please excuse me, the elixirs I intend to craft are not low-grade and might draw many people," Zhang Menglong informed them.
The two didn't pay much attention to Zhang Menglong's words. Young as he was, he'd only produce Fourth or Fifth Grade elixirs; such grades weren't commonplace but could be easily purchased. Who would risk stealing such elixirs?
If anyone did try, they wouldn't be particularly formidable. As long as the two stood there, no one would come seeking trouble.
Zhang Menglong entered the alchemy room, and after a period of preparation, he began his work.
Black Mist and Black Meng were originally resting with closed eyes, when suddenly a strange dragon's roar sounded from within the alchemy room. The two simultaneously opened their eyes, exchanging surprised looks at each other, as the immense flame energy from inside seemed capable of engulfing even them.
"This kid is something else!" Black Mist and Black Meng's attitude toward Zhang Menglong was completely reversed.
Their laziness vanished, with half their attention on any slight movement around them, and the other half focused on Zhang Menglong. Though unlikely, if he could indeed craft high-grade elixirs, they wouldn't mind lowering their safety margin.
Faced with enormous benefits, anything can be set aside.
Ordinary alchemy rooms have special means to isolate the inside from the outside, but the public alchemy rooms in the Skyless Realm do not. Gradually, a faint pill fragrance permeated from within Zhang Menglong's alchemy room.
Black Mist and Black Meng didn't understand alchemy, nor could they deduce any meaningful information from the fragrance. But as a muffled thunder sounded, the sky grew dim, and the clouds brewed an explosive energy.
"Tribulation Thunder!" At that moment, the two couldn't hold it anymore. The appearance of Tribulation Thunder meant Zhang Menglong's elixirs were at least Saint Grade!
Young as he was, he was already a Saint Grade Alchemist. Is this year's batch of contestants for the superpower selections collectively reaching such heights?
With the elixir's aura exposed, a variety of chaotic auras immediately appeared, all probing for information inside Zhang Menglong's alchemy room. Some greedy and murderous auras couldn't be restrained any longer.
Saint Grade Elixirs are certain to attract the covetous eyes of many Divine Cultivators!
The two promptly released their auras; regardless of Zhang Menglong being their employer now, if there were any snatching to be done, it should be them first, not those random individuals!
Divine Cultivator Eighth Grade strength spread, and muffled groans erupted around them. Merely their aura was enough to instill fear in many shady individuals!
"Damn, why are there Divine Cultivator Eighth Grade bodyguards?"
"I wonder which Pill Master is in there, but it seems there'll be no easy pickings today."
"Ugh, I'd love to act but, alas, I have no destiny with this Saint Pill?"
Many, sensing their aura, wisely left the area, though quite a few lingered, lurking for opportunities.
"Black Mist, get to work," came Zhang Menglong's voice from inside, "deal with this Tribulation Thunder!"