Chapter 522 - 248: Reflection

Fang Yu withdrew his finger and smiled.

"Let’s see how it goes. Just do our best."

The two of them were speechless, still holding their cards close to the chest.

However, they did have a certain respect for Fang Yu’s strength, after all, they had fought demons together before and were not really afraid he would lag too far behind in the rankings.

"Now that there’s still some time before the tournament officially begins, let’s split up and do our own thing. I believe there are things you’re looking to find at the Bonfire Gathering. It’s inconvenient to stay together."

Hei Ao spoke slowly.

When it came to serious matters, this guy was pretty reliable and talkative.

Zuo Lv nodded slightly in agreement.

Although the three had temporarily come together, what they sought was actually different.

Just as the two were about to leave, Fang Yu suddenly spoke up.

"Wait a minute!"

"What’s up?"

Zuo Lv stopped and turned around.

Hei Ao also looked back at him.

Fang Yu grinned.

"Have you two ever considered a possibility? What if one of you fails to achieve the expected ranking? What then?"

Hei Ao snorted coldly: "I will not fail!"

Zuo Lv also smiled faintly: "I have some confidence in my own skills."

These two were both proud and arrogant, and would never admit to the possibility of not achieving their desired ranking.

Fang Yu spread his hands and sighed.

"I’m just saying hypothetically. If you do fail, don’t you want a fallback?"

Hei Ao frowned: "What do you mean?"

Zuo Lv, however, had already caught on and chuckled.

"What, you’re going to fight on our behalf?"

"Pretty much."

Fang Yu nodded.

"If you fail, I’ll fight another round for you."

"If I win, I’ll help you win the prize."

"If I lose, then there’s nothing I can do."

"I can only say, it’s not that I’m not strong enough, but the opponent is too powerful."

"However, you two need to think it over. Who needs my assistance? After all, I can’t clone myself; I can only take one prize spot."

Hei Ao decisively refused.

"Not needed! I, Hei Ao, will snatch what I desire with my own hands!"

What a domineering statement!

Too bad there aren’t any fangirls around to cheer for you.

Zuo Lv, on the other hand, was much easier to talk to and nodded: "Sure, it’s always good to have a backup plan for extra security. But..."

She eyed Fang Yu suspiciously: "Aren’t you interested in the other prizes? If there’s something you want that happens to rank, what will you do then?"

Fang Yu picked up the conversation: "That’s why this is just a proposal, to let you know in advance. We’ll see how things stand when the time comes."

Unlike Fang Yu, who was still undecided, Zuo Lv and Hei Ao had very specific targets from the start, so this mutual assistance proposal could only come from Fang Yu.

"So... what do you want in return?"

After seriously contemplating, Zuo Lv asked.

There’s no such thing as a free lunch in this world, and everything has a price tag attached to it.

The three of them had some acquaintance, but it certainly wasn’t to this extent.

Diao Deyi, must have his demands.

Hei Ao’s gaze also shifted to Fang Yu.

Although he was adamant before, he did not just turn around and leave; who knows what he was thinking.

"What I want in return is simple."

Fang Yu grinned, bringing up the topic of snatching ranking positions and reward spots just for this moment.

"Have you ever heard of... a Talisman of Malevolence Dispelling?"

Talisman of Malevolence Dispelling?

Both showed a strange expression.

Because such an item, common people wouldn’t need, nor come in contact with.

And those who could come in contact with it wouldn’t be mingling with people of their strength.

"What do you want that thing for?"

Zuo Lv asked curiously.

"I have my uses."

Fang Yu certainly couldn’t say the truth.

Say that he has too much Evil Qi and now needs a Talisman of Malevolence Dispelling to cool it down?

"So secretive."

Zuo Lv muttered.

Her first guess was that Fang Yu knew some martial artist from outside who harbored Evil Qi.

Now that martial artist needs a Talisman of Malevolence Dispelling to suppress and alleviate the Evil Qi.

Harboring Evil Qi makes one’s actions inconvenient and could attract external enemies.

Thus, they found Fang Yu, a small fry, to run the errand.

It must have promised considerable benefits, but foreign martial artists are not exactly known for their credibility.

It seems that upon returning, she should warn her family members.

A foreign martial artist with Evil Qi is a big threat indeed.

Hei Ao, on the other hand, didn’t seem to think much about it, only considering it to be a pretty good deal.

After all, in his memory, the Talisman of Malevolence Dispelling was like a pile of junk, thrown in the family treasure house, where no one would touch it for ten thousand years; the dust piled up thickly.

"How about it? Can you accept this exchange condition?"

Zuo Lv shrugged her shoulders.

"I’m fine with it if I need it."

Hei Ao also took a stance.

"Don’t look at me, I’ve said it, I don’t need it!"

Stubborn hard!

However, judging from their reactions, both seemed to know about the Talisman of Malevolence Dispelling, but didn’t seem to think it was that valuable?

Strange.

No matter, from the looks of it, it seems it won’t be hard for them to take out a Talisman of Malevolence Dispelling from their families.

Fang Yu thought to himself.

"If there’s nothing else, I’ll be off. The market of the Bonfire Gathering should be starting soon. Maybe you can find the Talisman of Malevolence Dispelling there and wouldn’t need to bother us." Zuo Lv said with a smirk, waving her hand and stepping out the door, adding one more phrase in the end.

"Don’t get too carried away shopping, we’ll meet up at the second arena when the tournament starts."

The sound of Zuo Lv’s voice faded away, and Hei Ao quickly followed suit, except he left without a word.

"..."

Alright then, just like that, I’m the only one left in the room.