Chapter 924: The Black-Robed Man Reappears
Qin Yefeng's expression made Han Fushi realize that his words were serious, so Han Fushi not only dismissed the idea of reminding Qin Yefeng but instead asked Qin Yefeng what his conditions were.
"I want to get more help from Han Fushi and your Talisman Order, because only this way can my chances of success be greater," Qin Yefeng said.
Han Fushi chuckled again, not immediately giving Qin Yefeng a definitive answer. Qin Yefeng didn't press him at this moment either; instead, he picked up his wine cup, drained it himself, and waited with a serious expression for a response.
The reason Qin Yefeng's face was devoid of a smile at this moment was that this matter was no small feat; he couldn't afford to be careless in the slightest, as a single misstep could lead to eternal damnation. Thus, he cast aside his polite and disingenuous smile.
Han Fushi didn't make him wait long. After about a minute, Han Fushi smiled and spoke to him.
"Haha, helping the Administrative Chief is helping myself. If the Administrative Chief doesn't succeed, then the conditions I've put forth naturally won't be met. However, it's certainly impossible for me to directly confront the Underworld Office. After all, we have our own rules, and I don't wish to provoke the Underworld Office, so I can only provide you with some useful things."
"What things? " Qin Yefeng quickly asked.
"Haha, I'm a Talisman Master, so what I can provide you with are naturally talismans. With the talismans I provide, your chances of success will be significantly boosted. But these talismans aren't given to you for free. If I gave them all away for free, I'd suffer a huge loss on this deal. Even brothers settle their accounts clearly; I'm charging a certain fee, and I trust the Administrative Chief can understand that, right?"
No wonder he felt this way. Not only had Han Fushi set numerous conditions, but now he even wanted to profit from the war at Qin Yefeng's expense. It would be strange if he were happy.
Just as he was growing immensely irritated by this matter, a young man suddenly strode quickly to his side and whispered a few words into his ear.
After hearing the man's report, Qin Yefeng frowned slightly, hesitated for a moment, and then spoke to the man.
"Let him in."
The man acknowledged the order and withdrew. Han Fushi, meanwhile, smiled and asked Qin Yefeng,
"Haha, the Administrative Chief is truly a busy man. Since you have other matters, I'll take my leave first. When the Administrative Chief has time, we can discuss this again."
Han Fushi said with a smile, then put down his wine cup and was about to stand up, but Qin Yefeng stopped him in time.
"Don't be so quick, Han Fushi. It's not that I have urgent matters to attend to, but rather someone wishes to see me. Originally, while hosting Han Fushi, I wasn't planning on seeing anyone else, but I just heard from my subordinate that this person is not only mysterious but also speaks with great confidence, claiming he can resolve my current troubles. I'm very curious how he knows what my current troubles are, and even more curious if his abilities are as grand as his words. That's why I decided to meet him."
Upon hearing Qin Yefeng say this, curiosity also arose in Han Fushi's heart.
"Haha, his tone certainly isn't small. The trouble you're facing now isn't something just anyone can solve. Since he speaks with such confidence, I also want to see who this divine figure is."
Han Fushi didn't genuinely want to leave. After all, the purpose of his trip hadn't been achieved yet; leaving like this would have left him feeling quite unwilling. He had merely been putting on a show in front of Qin Yefeng, and Qin Yefeng's intervention perfectly aligned with his intentions.
The man who had just left reappeared. This time, besides himself, there was a Black-Robed Person behind him.
This person was entirely shrouded in a black robe; their appearance was invisible, their figure indistinguishable, and it was even impossible to tell if they were male or female.
Both Qin Yefeng and Han Fushi noticed the person's arrival, but they both remained as unmoving as Mount Tai, neither showing any intention of rising to greet them.
Both of them considered themselves people of status, at least in An City. Since they hadn't yet figured out what kind of devil or monster the other party was, they naturally weren't willing to lower themselves to greet them.
The man led the Black-Robed Person to Qin Yefeng. Qin Yefeng gently waved his hand, and the man discreetly withdrew. Everyone else present, without exception, now had their gaze fixed on the Black-Robed Person.
"Friend, do you truly know what troubles me? " Qin Yefeng didn't beat around the bush; he went straight to the point.
The Black-Robed Person didn't speak, merely nodding lightly.
"Then tell me, what am I troubled by now?"
Qin Yefeng asked again, though his tone betrayed no surprise; what could be discerned, rather, was skepticism.
Facing Qin Yefeng's skepticism, the Black-Robed Person said nothing, simply pulling an item from their sleeve and placing it on the table. Without uttering a single word, they turned and departed.
This scene left everyone present stunned, including Qin Yefeng who had just spoken. None of them had expected something like this to happen.
Qin Yefeng, regaining his composure, looked at the item the Black-Robed Person had left on the table. It was, surprisingly, a talisman.
Qin Yefeng's knowledge of talismans was limited, so he only recognized the talisman left by the Black-Robed Person as a Black Talisman. As for what specific type of talisman it was, he couldn't identify it, and thus naturally couldn't know its function.
He had originally intended to keep the Black-Robed Person and clarify what kind of talisman this was, while also figuring out what the Black-Robed Person was up to. However, precisely at that moment, Han Fushi, across from him, suddenly spoke.
"Heh, their attire certainly has a mysterious air about it. But whether it's mere mystification or true ability, that's hard to say. And this offering is far too stingy—just a single Black Talisman. It's not even enough to wipe one's backside; how could it be of any help?"
Han Fushi hadn't deliberately lowered his voice, so the Black-Robed Person, who hadn't walked far yet, naturally heard his words. But the Black-Robed Person didn't stop because of it, merely responding with a faint remark.
"First, take a look at what kind of talisman this is, then speak such words."
The Black-Robed Person's voice was hoarse, and it was impossible to tell if it belonged to a man or a woman. Their words naturally piqued the curiosity of both Qin Yefeng and Han Fushi, and they couldn't help but fix their gazes once more on the talisman on the table.
"Heh, putting on airs. I'm very eager to see what kind of talisman it is that gives you such a confident tone."
Han Fushi let out a cold laugh, then lightly beckoned towards the talisman on the table, and it flew into his hand on its own.
It was true that this talisman was left by the Black-Robed Person, but it was left for Qin Yefeng, not for Han Fushi. Furthermore, the talisman was originally right there for Qin Yefeng, so Han Fushi taking it without a word was clearly impolite, even disrespectful.
However, Qin Yefeng didn't dwell on this issue at the moment. On one hand, he needed Han Fushi's help, so he naturally didn't want to offend him.
Moreover, he also wanted to know what kind of talisman the Black-Robed Person had left, but he lacked knowledge in that area. Therefore, he could only rely on Han Fushi to identify it, as Han Fushi was not only a Talisman Master but also the head of the An City Talisman Guild; his understanding of talismans was certainly beyond that of an amateur like Qin Yefeng.
Han Fushi looked at the talisman in his hand with disdain on his face, for he didn't believe the Black-Robed Person could produce any particularly powerful talisman. As the head of the An City Talisman Guild, he was very discerning when it came to talismans; not just any talisman could impress him.
As for a single talisman changing the entire situation, he believed that even less. Since he couldn't produce such a talisman, he didn't believe the Black-Robed Person could either, especially when it was just a Black Talisman.
However, when he clearly saw the talisman in his hand, he was immediately taken aback, and the expression on his face stiffened.
Qin Yefeng had been observing Han Fushi's changing expressions. Seeing Han Fushi suddenly reveal such a look, a surge of delight couldn't help but rise in his heart, and a look of anticipation appeared on his face.
Because he knew that Han Fushi, as the head of the An City Talisman Guild, wouldn't react like this unless it was a particularly formidable talisman.
"Han Fushi, this talisman is. . ."
Qin Yefeng's voice brought Han Fushi back from his shock.
"He actually has a talisman that has been lost by my Talisman Order!"
The smile vanished from Han Fushi's face, replaced by pure shock. Both his facial expression and his tone of voice were filled with astonishment.
Carrying the shock in his heart, he looked in the direction the Black-Robed Person had just left, only to find that the Black-Robed Person had already vanished without a trace.
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