Zhang Ye looked at everyone with a beaming smile.
“Alright, now that the mugging is over, it’s time for...”
As they heard Zhang Ye’s laughter, the hearts of Samanra and the other girl skipped a beat.
This guy finished robbing their valuables; surely he wasn’t going to try and rob their virtue too?
Samanra was incredibly confident in her looks, and while Sacra wasn’t quite as stunning as Samanra, she was definitely a beauty in her own right.
In this small secret realm, there were no constraints. This man had been able to bind them so easily; if he intended to do something unspeakable to them...
Bound by the Holy Light Shackles, they couldn’t circulate their mana, which meant they couldn’t even trigger a mana core self-destruction. If Zhang Ye truly had malicious intent, they would have to watch helplessly as they were violated!
This was something they could not accept.
“I’m warning you, don’t you dare try anything!” Samanra gritted her teeth and shouted.
Zhang Ye blinked. Try anything? Like what?
However, seeing Samanra’s expression of shame and indignation, he suddenly realized what she meant. He waved his hand dismissively. “Try what? Do I look like that type of guy?”
“I’m a robber with principles and professional ethics.”
“Since I’ve finished robbing your property, I have a responsibility to ensure the personal safety of my victims.”
“I’m going to recommend two plans for you now. Listen up.”
Zhang Ye’s words left Samanra and the others completely bewildered. Even Nan’s killing intent faltered for a moment, clearly not expecting Zhang Ye’s train of thought.
“The first plan: I release you, and then you can continue your brawl. I don’t recommend this plan, because you clearly can’t beat this Mr. Nan here,” Zhang Ye said, sounding like a total professional.
“Therefore, I highly recommend the second plan to you.”
“This is the ‘Post-Robbery Escape’ package, grandly launched by our company, 【Honor Among Thieves & Ethical Heists Co., Ltd.】, for our broad customer base.”
“The specific service for this package is as follows: I will release the two of you first, and then you will leave. Once I have confirmed your safe departure, I will then release Mr. Nan. This ensures everyone’s personal safety and prevents any loss of talent.”
“It’s good for you, it’s good for me, it’s good for everyone. Don’t you agree?”
Samanra and the others stood there with their mouths agape, staring at Zhang Ye in disbelief.
This... this was actually an option?
“Will you really let us go?” Sacra couldn’t help but ask.
“Of course. This is the professional code of conduct for the employees of 【Honor Among Thieves & Ethical Heists Co., Ltd.】. You can rest assured,” Zhang Ye said with a chuckle. “Now, choose.”
Samanra stared at Zhang Ye, trying to figure out his game. However, Zhang Ye was wearing the Earth Tiger Armor, and even his mana fluctuations and voice were disguised. She couldn’t find a single clue.
She remained silent for a moment before asking, “What if we wanted to pay you to kill him?”
Zhang Ye was taken aback and looked at Nan.
Nan remained expressionless, as if he were a complete outsider to this conversation.
Zhang Ye shook his head and laughed. “Your personal grudges are outside the scope of our company’s considerations, so that plan is invalid. We only seek profit, not lives. As long as someone has been robbed by my company, they fall under our protection.”
“Of course, you can propose reasonable conditions such as ‘Escort and Protection,’ and I will formulate a new plan based on the situation on the ground.”
“And it’s completely free of charge~”
“Free? Then what’s in it for you?” Samanra asked.
“A clear conscience,” Zhang Ye replied with a smile. “Besides, just because it’s free doesn’t mean we aren’t profiting.”
“Make your choice quickly. Time is of the essence in this secret realm exam.”
Samanra wasn’t one to hesitate. She immediately made her choice. “Fine, we choose the second plan!”
“Smart!” Zhang Ye snapped his fingers, and the Holy Light Shackles on the two women immediately dissolved.
The two girls looked at each other, and their mana began to circulate.
In the next instant, Zhang Ye suddenly laughed. “If you have no further business to conduct, then please leave as soon as possible, dear customers. Mr. Nan is also under my protection.”
“If you violate the rules, our company reserves the right to cancel any services provided to you.”
“Oh, and one more thing: the company reserves the right of final interpretation.”
Samanra’s face darkened.
Zhang Ye’s words were a clear warning that they were not allowed to attack Nan, or he would intervene.
She huffed coldly and was about to leave.
Suddenly, Zhang Ye remembered something and called out, “Wait!”
Samanra’s heart skipped a beat. Was he going back on his word?
However, in the next second, she heard Zhang Ye say, “I almost forgot. This guy should be one of yours too. I saw him unconscious in the ground and took the liberty of rescuing him. This is a complimentary bonus; no charge.”
With a wave of his hand, the limp body of Sabiba floated up from the earth.
Samanra and the other girl were stunned for a moment, but then they noticed that Sabiba’s Soul Essence Lamp belt was gone.
That guy definitely stole it!
A complimentary bonus? No charge?
You’re making it sound like we’re getting a bargain even though you robbed us!
Shameless!
Samanra and Sacra cursed him inwardly as they picked up the unconscious Sabiba and left without looking back.
They weren’t fools. They knew Zhang Ye was much stronger than them and that they were no match for him. Thus, they didn’t leave any parting threats as they left, fearing they might annoy Zhang Ye and make him change his mind.
“Safe travels! Come back soon~” Zhang Ye waved cheerfully, causing the two girls to stumble mid-air as they flew away.
Come back soon?
So you can rob us again?!
Samanra looked back at Zhang Ye one last time. Although she couldn’t see his face, she could clearly feel that the face under that helmet was definitely grinning ear to ear.
How hateful! I’ll remember this!
Don’t let me find you!
Samanra thought indignantly as she turned and disappeared.
Watching Samanra leave, Zhang Ye turned his gaze toward Nan.
He gave a mischievous laugh and jogged over. “Mr. Nan, my company has two other services. Would you like to hear them?”
Nan just looked at him, still not saying a word.
What a cold and aloof boy!
Zhang Ye didn’t mind and continued on his own.
“The first is what I just said. Once they’ve safely left, I’ll let you go, but this Gold Rock Beast belongs to me.”
“The second is the ‘Win-Win Cooperation’ package!”
“Look, I’m this strong, and you’re not bad either. If we join forces, won’t we breeze through this freshman exam?”
“Of course, I can guarantee you a spot in the top five, but don’t even think about the top three. Because first place is me, second place is my person, and third place is also my person.”
“If you work with me, I can guarantee at least top five. If you don’t, then after I let you go, you’ll still be a target for my robberies.”
“After all, our company, 【Honor Among Thieves & Ethical Heists Co., Ltd.】, has no explicit rule against repeatedly robbing the same target. Wouldn’t you agree?”
“In that case, you might not even be able to guarantee a spot in the top ten. Don’t you think that makes sense?”
“Man, my throat is getting dry from all this talking... Don’t just let me do the talking, give me an answer.”
“Or if you have any other ideas, feel free to suggest them.”
“Rest assured, I will definitely formulate a win-win plan to ensure we’re both happy. Our cooperation will be absolutely pleasant, what do you say?”
Zhang Ye’s silver tongue wagged incessantly. Even Nan was starting to reach his limit.
However, he wasn’t moved by Zhang Ye’s words; he just felt that Zhang Ye was incredibly noisy.
And so, he moved.
He slowly tilted his chin up, and under Zhang Ye’s expectant gaze, his lips parted slightly.
“Scram.”
Zhang Ye: “(ꐦ^▽^）...”
Wow, this kid!
Zhang Ye’s eyes twitched as he let out a sigh. “Fine, since you’re unwilling to cooperate, we’ll default to the first plan.”
“But our company, 【Honor Among Thieves & Ethical Heists Co., Ltd.】, still sincerely looks forward to working with you.”
“If you change your mind, feel free to contact us at any time.”
“That’s all for now. Bye-bye!”
With that, Zhang Ye waved his hand, and Bolabo the Gold Rock Beast was hoisted into the air by the Holy Light Shackles. Ignoring the beast’s cries, Zhang Ye dragged it away as he ran.
Nan: “...”
At least unbind me before you leave, damn it!
Of course, Zhang Ye wouldn’t forget him; after all, he was an honest “businessman.”
Ten minutes later, the shackles dissolved.
Nan landed on the ground, staring in the direction Zhang Ye had left, a murderous glint flashing in his eyes.
Next time we meet... I’ll slaughter you!
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