Chapter 276: Wang Ye Can’t Swindle Our Money

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

“I want to go to passage 4.” Nante’s eyes were bloodshot. He looked at Wang Ye. “But reason tells me that I should go to passage 2. Wang Ye, what should I choose?”

Wang Ye sighed.

If it wasn’t for what the white lightning weapon spirit said to Nante when they entered, he would not hesitate to enter passage 2 now, even if he had spatial talent.

Nante was too weak.

“In my opinion, the cost-performance ratio of passages 4 to 6 is very low. Passages 4 to 6 represent the path of space, the path of the origin of thunder, and the path of the physical body respectively,” Wang Ye said to Nante. “All of them are single great paths. It doesn’t mean they’re weak, rather, it’s more dependent on one’s talent or bloodline.”

“The inheritance of the black realm’s master is definitely in passages 7, 8, 9, and 10 which have top-rank Dark Energy-level equipment. Therefore, the things in passages 4, 5, and 6 are likely to just be treasures. Is it worth it to take the risk for treasures? No matter what, take your time to think it over. Don’t let yourself regret it.”

Nante fell silent. Ambition was hidden in his clenched fists and rationality was in his clenched teeth.

Wang Ye didn’t say anything else. He would support Nante no matter what decision he made.

He returned to the core area with Yi Nai’er.

The surrounding gazes were filled with all kinds of emotions. There was jealousy, desire, and admiration.

Wang Ye’s actions convinced many Dark Energy-level experts.

The number of people around had decreased significantly. Most of the experts who had consulted Wang Ye had already entered the passages. A small portion of them were still considering and discussing or were as conflicted as Nante.

Wang Ye walked toward the ten passages.

He observed them one by one and finally stopped in front of passage 2.

He waited patiently.

Half a cosmic day later.

Swoosh!

The number 391 in the passage turned into 390.

Wang Ye continued to observe.

After a cosmic day, the number 390 became 389, and then 388.

“Three Dark Energy-level experts have obtained a treasure each and successfully passed through the passage.” Wang Ye thought to himself.

Not many experts who had paid him consultation fees had entered passage 2. Only about five of them did so.

The success rate was very high.

What was uncertain was whether the change in numbers was related to the number of people who passed.

He looked around. Other than him, Yi Nai’er, and Hayat, many Dark Energy-level experts gathered around him as well.

These people were very sneaky. They kept an eye on his movements before making plans.

He went to the other nine passages to check, but the numbers did not change. It was unknown if the Dark Energy-level experts who entered were dead or trapped.

A string of experts followed him.

Wang Ye felt like the head of the Greedy Snake.

“All of you saw that the number in passage 2 has changed. Why are you still following me?” Wang Ye stopped and said to everyone.

“If you enter, we will enter.” The young man in white was quite smart.

Wang Ye looked at him in surprise. “Why would I enter passage 2?”

“With your strength, where else can you enter if not passage 2?” The white-robed youth snorted.

“We want to know if passage 2 really has 391 treasures as you said, and if each of them is really worth more than 1 dark crystal,” The short man said.

“You guys wouldn’t believe me even if I said so.” Wang Ye laughed.

The brown-haired man said, “We don’t know if you have a secret to clearing passage 2. Some experts entered passage 2 before this, but they seemed to have failed. The numbers haven’t changed.”

“So, what do you want?” Wang Ye looked at this group of cowardly and poor “experts”.

Everyone looked at each other, speechless. They did not know either.

Therefore, they had to take it one step at a time.

“How about this?” Wang Ye’s gaze swept across the crowd. He suggested, “I’ll go into the white lightning ball again and ask three questions. I want to get some information about passage 2. Is that okay?”

Everyone’s eyes lit up.

“Good!

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“That’s great!”

“You’re such a good person!”

“Wait for my news,” Wang Ye smiled.

After saying that, he placed the remaining dark crystals that Yi Nai’er had collected, as well as a portion of his dark crystal fragments, into the high-dimensional cube.

The white lightning ball was instantly filled up, and a space passage appeared once again. Wang Ye disappeared in the blink of an eye.

The entire process was as fast as lightning.

Everyone was still immersed in the possibility of gaining more information and hadn’t come back to their senses.

“Wait, is Wang Ye that kind?”

“Yeah, I almost forgot that he’s money-hungry!”

“Why do I feel that… I seem to have fallen into a trap again?”

“Don’t worry, we don’t have anything. As long as everyone takes care of their own pockets, no matter how eloquent Wang Ye is, he won’t be able to cheat us of our money!”

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In the space of the white lightning ball, Wang Ye was already familiar with the place when he entered again.

100,000 cosmic dollars worth of dark crystals was nothing to him currently.

Of course, he had his plans.

Different stages led to different paths.

When he first came in, he really just wanted to have some soup in peace, but now…

53 million cosmic dollars!

When he went out later, the group of cowardly and poor cosmic humans outside would give him another sum of money. If everything went smoothly, his net worth could easily exceed 100 million.

It was enough to buy the Blue Planet.

The price of a normal four-star life planet was only a few million cosmic dollars.

Even though he had yet to investigate the value of the Blue Planet, he estimated that 10 million cosmic dollars should be enough.

What would he go to passage 2 for? A piece of advanced Dark Energy-level equipment?

A treasure worth 1 dark crystal was just icing on the cake for him. What he desired the most right now was opportunities.

Buzz! Buzz!

White lightning gathered and formed, and the weapon spirit appeared.

“Why are you here again?” The white lightning weapon spirit said.

“It just so happens that I still have some dark crystals in my pocket. Before I leave, I decided to come and chat with Senior again.” Wang Ye laughed.

The white lightning weapon spirit stared at Wang Ye. “I know what you’re thinking. Give up. It’s impossible. Just go to passage 2 and take the treasure. The money is enough for you to become a Super Star-level expert.”

What a sharp eye. At a glance, it could tell that his current upper limit was the Super Star level.

“Do I have a 100% chance of passing passage 2?” Wang Ye caught the main point of the white lightning weapon spirit’s words.

“If what you said is true,” the white lightning weapon spirit said, “You can pass through passage 2 easily. Alright, I’ve already answered one of your questions.”

Wang Ye smiled.

Well, it wasn’t a waste. This was indeed a very valuable answer for him.

Now that the secret of passage 2 was almost clear, he could rip off these cowards outside.

“The second question. Senior, is the difficulty of passing through passages 4 to 10 the same or varies from person to person?” Wang Ye was straightforward.

This was to prevent the white lightning weapon spirit from answering ambiguously like last time.

“It varies from person to person. You have one more question,” The white lightning weapon spirit’s answer was concise.

Wang Ye nodded.

Therefore, talent was more important than current strength.

If it was the latter, he could just give up.

“The third question.” Wang Ye looked at the white lightning weapon spirit and suddenly smiled. “If I pass through one of the passages 7 to 10 and obtain the inheritance, will I be able to see your true body, Senior Wu Yuan?”

Buzz! Buzz! Buzz!

The white lightning seemed to have a life of its own as it danced around the “white lightning weapon spirit”.

The only sound left in the space was the crackling of the white lightning.

“How did you find out?” Wu Yuan said in a deep voice.

“When Senior released the memory images, there were already doubts,” Wang Ye said. “The perspective of the scenes was more of a memory than a weapon spirit’s perspective. If it’s a weapon spirit’s memory, then there must be a white lightning ball in your hand, because this is the most precious memory of a weapon spirit with its master.”

“You’re very observant.” Wu Yuan nodded.

“The white lightning talisman that followed made me even more suspicious,” Wang Ye said. “According to the Senior, no matter where I am in the black realm, it can trigger an attack and save my life. This has already exceeded the ability of a weapon spirit.”

“Then there was the feeling when I was chatting with Senior, especially when Senior found out that I was a cosmic pirate. That sense of intimacy was sincere. If it was a weapon spirit, it shouldn’t have such a strong sense of intimacy with cosmic pirates.”

“Because you remind me of my former subordinates.” Wu Yuan nodded. “Their style of doing things is also very similar. Daring, reckless, and ambitious.”

“I’ll take it as a compliment, Senior,” Wang Ye said with a smile.

“So be it. I’m just a remnant of my consciousness now,” Wu Yuan said. “I can’t even compare to a weapon spirit. If you can really pass through any of the passages from 7 to 10 and obtain my inheritance… I will appear. Go, greedy little fellow. Don’t die.”

Swoosh!

In an instant, space shifted.

Wang Ye was sent out.

In the empty space, Wu Yuan sighed regretfully.

“Unfortunately, his background is too humble. Daring but meticulous, resourceful, and outstanding. His ability in all aspects is top-notch, it’s just… His innate abilities are too weak. Otherwise, he would be an excellent candidate.”

Outside the ball of white lightning, space distorted and Wang Ye appeared.

The eyes of the people who were waiting anxiously lit up, revealing a look of urgency and anticipation.

They didn’t look like Dark Energy-level elites at all.

“Did you ask?” The white-robed youth said hurriedly.

“Of course,” Wang Ye said.

“What did you gain?” The brown-haired man gulped.

“There’s a way that guarantees passing passage 2 and obtaining a treasure.” Wang Ye’s words were shocking.

Everyone’s breathing quickened and their faces flushed.

Cheers erupted in an instant.

That was great! They finally had hope!

This time, not only would they be able to leave safely, but they would also be able to earn a treasure worth as much as 1 dark crystal!

Wait a minute!

Everyone’s expression changed as they thought of the key question – Would the insatiable Wang Ye be so kind as to share the secret with them?

“What are you up to this time?” The young man in white looked at Wang Ye with fear.

“How could that be?” Wang Ye smiled.

“We really don’t have money.” The short man revealed a look of desire. “You can’t possibly want us to take off our equipment, right? Even if we add it all up, it’s not worth 1 million cosmic dollars.”

“Am I that kind of person?” Wang Ye shook his head.

“You really don’t need a consultation fee?” The brown-haired man probed.

“No need, you don’t even need to give me one cosmic dollar now.” Wang Ye said with a serious expression.

Everyone was delighted.

Could it be that this greedy brat had a conscience? Was he going to be a good person?

“After you leave passage 2 and return to the human cosmic, I want 20% of the value of the treasures you get.” Wang Ye smiled. “To avoid unnecessary disputes, everyone has to sign a Human Sanctuary contract. It’s reasonable, right?”

Complete silence.

Everyone’s eyes widened as they were in a daze..