Chapter 734: Chapter 734 You Are Asking For Death
"Ms. Zackary, should we kill him?" several men in purple robes asked.
Ms. Zackary’s face darkened as she replied, "No, I made a bet with him, so I can’t kill him."
Ms. Zackary paused, then continued with a wicked look, "But while I can’t kill him, crippling him is definitely an option... He’s dreaming if he thinks he can get those Ten-thousand-year-old Medicinal Materials!"
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Meanwhile, I had no clue about any of this.
Right now, all I could focus on was figuring out how to get the Noble Family to help me.
Sweet talk and flattery probably wouldn’t cut it.
Sure, the Noble father and son liked being complimented, but that didn’t make them idiots.
"Looks like I don’t have much else to offer them," I mumbled to myself.
Apart from my alchemy skills, I had practically nothing valuable to give.
But at this point, I had no other options and had to bet everything on the Noble Family.
The car raced toward the island banquet.
I’d originally figured the island banquet was just some fancy dinner, but it turned out to be a clubhouse.
The upscale clubhouse sat completely underwater.
Looking out from inside, I could see the endless blue ocean and fish swimming by.
As I walked up to the clubhouse entrance, security blocked my path.
"Sir, this is a private members’ club. We don’t allow walk-ins," the security guard said.
"I’m here to meet Guy Noble. He invited me," I pointed inside and explained.
The security guard looked me up and down and asked, "Are you Mason Raymond?"
"Yeah, that’s me," I nodded.
Excitement flashed in the security guard’s eyes. He grabbed my arm and said, "Mr. Raymond, I’m a huge fan! The stuff you’ve done is absolutely amazing!"
The security guard kept gushing about me, listing off most of my past adventures and getting more pumped up as he talked.
"Sorry, but I need to discuss something with Mr. Noble. Can I head in now?" I had no choice but to cut off the security guard’s fan speech.
The security guard immediately nodded, "Mr. Raymond, go right ahead. When you’re finished with your meeting, could we grab a meal together?"
I smiled and said, "Sure, no problem. I’ll buy you dinner afterward."
The security guard lit up with joy and said eagerly, "Awesome, I’ll be waiting for you!"
I didn’t say anything else and hurried inside.
Blue lighting filled the entire clubhouse interior.
Guy Noble sat in the center of the main hall.
He was sprawled lazily on a couch with a table covered in bottles in front of him.
I walked over quickly and asked in surprise, "Why are you by yourself today? Where are those twenty-something Marquis?"
Guy Noble sat up and waved his hand, "I’m just here to relax. Don’t need the whole entourage."
Guy Noble then handed me a bottle and said, "Come on, have a drink with me."
I didn’t argue and downed the whole thing in one gulp.
After a bottle, Guy Noble asked, "What did you want to talk to me about? Just spit it out."
I hesitated for a moment before saying, "Actually, I do need to ask you for something."
"It’s about those Ten-thousand-year-old Medicinal Materials, right?" Guy Noble said casually.
I nodded, "Exactly. Since word about the Materials got out, who knows how many people will be going after them."
Guy Noble scoffed, "That’s only because our Noble Family hasn’t made our move yet. Otherwise, who would dare touch them?"
I smiled, "Of course, if the Noble Family stepped in, everyone else would probably back off immediately."
After my compliments, a pleased smile spread across Guy Noble’s face.
He chugged another bottle and asked, "Tell me, what do you want me to do?"
Feeling a bit awkward, I said, "I was wondering... If it works for the Noble Family, could you lend me some people..."
"Lend you people?" Guy Noble raised an eyebrow.
He swirled the liquor in his glass and said casually, "Mason Raymond, you should know that Materials like these will definitely draw a ton of powerful fighters."
"Once fighting breaks out, people will die, and even Marquis might not make it."
"Do you think our relationship is tight enough for you to risk the lives of our Noble Family’s Marquis?" Guy Noble stared at me as he spoke.
I went quiet.
Even though Guy Noble was pretty straightforward, he wasn’t stupid.
It made no sense for him to sacrifice his family’s Marquis for someone he’d just recently met like me.
"Some things are nice if you can get them, but if you can’t, don’t push it," Guy Noble said carelessly as he leaned back.
I sighed, "If I had more time, I wouldn’t be in such a rush."
I only had one month. If I couldn’t get those Medicinal Materials, I’d have zero chance of beating the Heaven Swallowing Python.
Guy Noble waved his hand, "Alright, enough of that. I’m sure my father already explained things to you."
"As long as the Noble Family stays out of it, you at least have a shot at getting the Materials. Don’t get too greedy."
Seeing this, I could only sigh quietly and say, "Fine."
"Come on, let’s drink and have some fun," Guy Noble said cheerfully.
With no other option, I kept Guy Noble company while drinking.
In the center of the clubhouse, some attractive dancers were performing, creating a lively atmosphere that wasn’t too loud.
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At that moment, Ms. Zackary arrived at the island banquet entrance.
"Ms. Zackary, Mason Raymond should be inside," a man in a purple robe said respectfully.
Ms. Zackary nodded, her face ice-cold as she walked toward the island banquet.
At the entrance, the security guard was still basking in the excitement of meeting his hero.
Seeing Ms. Zackary approaching, he quickly stepped forward to block her way.
"I’m sorry, but this is a members-only club and we don’t allow the public inside," he said politely.
Ms. Zackary gave the security guard a cold look and said, "Don’t make trouble for yourself."
The security guard tried to keep smiling, "I apologize, but that’s the island banquet’s rule. Non-members can’t enter."
"You’re asking for death!" Ms. Zackary was furious. She reached out with her withered, claw-like hand and grabbed the security guard’s head!
"Crack!"
With a sharp sound, the security guard’s neck snapped!
The security guard’s eyes went wide with shock. He never expected Ms. Zackary could be so vicious!
Ms. Zackary snorted coldly before marching into the island banquet.
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Inside the island banquet, I was drinking with Guy Noble, but my mind was stuck on how to make sure I could get those Medicinal Materials.
Right then, several figures appeared in front of me.
"Mason Raymond, you seem to have plenty of free time," a sinister voice whispered in my ear.
I frowned slightly, looked up, and saw Ms. Zackary standing before me.
And the several men in purple robes next to her had cut off my escape route.
