The Female CEO's Personal Bodyguard

Chapter 2270 Taking advantage of someone's misfortune—no, this is payment!
"No?"

Lin Chen seemed quite surprised: "One of your Starry Sky Beasts is enough to change a world, yet you can't produce anything of value? Seriously? I know nothing about your Starry Sky Beasts, don't try to fool me!"

Lin Chen had no confidence at all in unraveling the sword talisman, but since he had already come all this way, he couldn't leave empty-handed.

Even if you didn't achieve anything, you still put in the effort, so getting some payment for your services shouldn't be a problem.

Through their conversations and observations of the other party's attitude, Lin Chen realized that no matter how powerful Chi Zai appeared, he was currently being suppressed by this sword. While this might be harmful to him, the Linglong Pagoda could definitely withstand it!

He could see that the Linglong Pagoda was extraordinary, but he certainly didn't know just how extraordinary it was!

Now that he had figured out the other party's general bottom line, Lin Chen didn't mind trying to get some better terms for himself. In fact, it was necessary, because who knew if the other party would change their attitude later?

When traveling, it's best to be cautious.

One wrong step, and you're gone forever; it's too late for regrets.

Lin Chen's words clearly provoked Chi Zai again, and the surrounding water flow suddenly accelerated, creating a sense of unease and impending world destruction.

In the unfathomable abyss, the water is as black as ink, and a tiny glimmer of light stands out against the darkness.

"Hey kid, take this!"

As Red Calamity shouted, something suddenly appeared in the water, shooting towards Lin Chen like a bullet.

Lin Chen stretched out his hand, and the object shield stopped in his palm. It was a black sphere about the size of an egg. The sphere looked like a black crystal, with countless black mists swirling inside. Upon closer inspection, the black sphere seemed to contain a miniature world.

"what is this?"

Chi Zai explained impatiently, "This is the Starry Sky Demon Pearl, a demon core formed inside a Starry Sky Demon Beast. Unlike ordinary demon beasts, which typically possess only one demon core that is vital to their life, the Starry Sky Demon Beast is different. The Starry Sky Demon Pearl is merely a special byproduct, and removing it won't cause any damage..."

Lin Chen immediately understood; it was very similar to the chicken laying an egg.

"What's the use of this Starry Sky Demon Pearl? It looks like it's full of demonic energy. Isn't demonic energy supposed to make monsters mutate and go crazy? What use is this to me?"

Chi Zai sneered, "This is a truly valuable item. The value of this Starry Sky Demon Pearl even exceeds the total value of an entire immortal sect."

Lin Chen's eyes lit up: "That's good?"

Chi Zai explained, "Demonic energy can indeed mutate demonic beasts, turning them into frenzied monsters that only know how to kill. However, this doesn't apply to human cultivators, because humans can use methods to eliminate the negative effects of demonic energy." Lin Chen finally understood: "Simply put, this Starry Sky Demon Pearl is a good thing that can enhance strength, right?"

"Yes, absorbing the pure demonic energy inside is converted from the dark energy of the starry sky. It greatly enhances cultivation and can also significantly improve physical constitution, increase the speed of absorbing and converting spiritual energy, and provide permanent benefits to cultivators."

Lin Chen smiled and said, "That's good. But what about the method to eliminate the drawbacks of demonic energy?"

Chizai explained the method, which involved using specific medicinal baths. Although these medicines were quite expensive, they were not difficult to find, so it was indeed easy to solve the problem.

"Okay, let's consider this a deposit."

Lin Chen readily agreed, “Now I’ll trouble you to sign a friendship contract with me, and then I’ll go check out that sword talisman to see if there’s any way to save you. Don’t worry, I did receive your deposit after all. Even if I can’t save you, I can go outside and bring you more reinforcements.”

Chizai was already quite familiar with Lin Chen's cautiousness and his tendency to take advantage of others, so he didn't bother to talk to him anymore. Anyway, just as Lin Chen said, a friendship contract wouldn't delay anything or hinder anyone.

A drop of blood flew out from the dark ground. This single drop of blood emitted a terrifying tremor, and the surrounding seawater was immediately shunned.

Lin Chen also released a drop of blood. The two drops of blood met in mid-air and collided, and both received feedback information.

As the friendship contract was signed, a faint light appeared on the blood, as if the will of Heaven was flickering within it. The blood separated, splitting into two drops, and returned to the two people's bodies.

In that instant, Lin Chen sensed the other party's presence; this was a special effect of the friendship contract.

Faintly, Lin Chen sensed the terrifying body of Chi Zai. Due to the friendship contract, the terrifying tremor that made Lin Chen's back tingle slowly disappeared.

Lin Chen didn't expect to gain any special opportunities; all he wanted to do was ensure his safety.

Current security and future security.

If he can't be sure, he'd rather run away now.

Dealing with a suppressed Starry Sky Beast is better than facing a Starry Sky Beast that has broken free, right?

"Alright, my friend, you can move now. I'm going to check on that sword talisman!"

(End of this chapter)