When they saw the massive figure, Ji Yiwen and the others felt their hearts turn cold. “Everyone, be careful! This abyss monster’s level is definitely not low!”
But their current situation couldn’t even be described as “bad” anymore. The mines under their feet were terrifyingly powerful—even a Rank Four Awakened could be knocked unconscious by the blast.
When the figure fully appeared before everyone, Ji Yiwen cried out in shock, “Ghost-Faced Ape! How could there be a Ghost-Faced Ape here—and a lord-tier one at that!”
Upon seeing the Ghost-Faced Ape, despair was written all over everyone’s faces. They knew all too well that a lord-tier Ghost-Faced Ape was not only incredibly fast but also monstrously strong!
What was truly terrifying was that they possessed intelligence rivaling that of humans. In the abyss rifts, they were an extremely troublesome enemy.
“Everyone, prepare to fight to the death! Stay behind me—only a Great Awakened can handle a lord-tier monster!”
Ji Yiwen shouted loudly, glancing at ‘Huang Quan’ from the corner of his eye. If he could join forces with me, they’d have a chance of defeating this Ghost-Faced Ape.
Si Lingfei also summoned her companion beast, ready for a desperate struggle. Even if she died, she was determined to tear a piece of flesh off the Ghost-Faced Ape!
However, the Ghost-Faced Ape merely glanced at them without any intention of attacking. Instead, it just watched them from a distance.
“What is it trying to do? Could it be afraid of this minefield too?!” At that thought, Ji Yiwen felt somewhat relieved. Thank goodness for this minefield—otherwise, they’d be in real danger.
Shengnan narrowed her eyes and noticed what seemed to be a backpack hanging behind the Ghost-Faced Ape. “That’s a cloth bag made by humans, isn’t it? This size looks like it was tailor-made for it. Could this Ghost-Faced Ape belong to someone?”
“How is that possible? It must be a coincidence!” Ji Yiwen looked at ‘Huang Quan’ as if he were an idiot.
Some abyss monsters with high intelligence but low levels and no mad killing instincts could be tamed by humans. To show others that an abyss monster already had an owner, people would dress them in human-made items.
But this was a lord-tier abyss monster—and a Ghost-Faced Ape, no less, one of the most cunning creatures! How could it possibly be tamed by a human!
At that moment, the Ghost-Faced Ape also froze when it saw ‘Huang Quan.’ Why was its master here?!
And it had stepped on a mine?!
No—this man just looked like its master. But its master’s unique aura—there was no way it could mistake that.
Then, as usual, it took out a board from its backpack. On it was clearly written:
【Did you step on a mine?】
Seeing the words on the Ghost-Faced Ape’s board, everyone exchanged bewildered glances, all thinking the same thing: What the hell?
“Since when can abyss monsters write human language?” Ji Yiwen couldn’t believe it.
“Ji Yiwen, shut up,”
Si Lingfei glared at him, then turned her gaze to the Ghost-Faced Ape. “You can understand us, can’t you? Are you here to rescue us?”
The Ghost-Faced Ape nodded, then shook its head. It then pulled out another board from its backpack, this one with words specially written in fluorescent powder:
【Stepped on a mine? Looking for a demining expert?】
Everyone frowned at these words. This opening line—why did it feel like an advertisement?!
【Told you already—in foggy weather, watch your step,】
【Let me recommend a demining expert. Please call the demining hotline 187…67】
【Affordable prices, real value! You can’t lose, you can’t be scammed!】
Reading this, everyone’s mouths twitched uncontrollably. They seriously suspected that these mines were planted by this so-called expert.
It was like how some people used to deliberately scatter nails on the roadside, then swoop in to offer tire repairs after causing a blowout—making dirty money.
Meanwhile, the Ghost-Faced Ape grinned at them, revealing a mouth full of sharp, yellowed teeth. Combined with its already terrifying ghost-like face, it was especially chilling.
The Ghost-Faced Ape felt quite pleased with itself. Its master was right—when dealing with customers, smile more.
“So your master is just a greedy little man!”
Ming Xuanyuan coldly swept his gaze over the Ghost-Faced Ape, his face full of disdain. “Name your price. The Ming family is never short on money!”
The Ghost-Faced Ape had heard him loud and clear. Its eyes turned cold as it made up its mind, then held up a sign: 【Flat rate—five hundred thousand per person!】
“Five hundred thousand!”
Ji Yiwen and the others nearly spat out a mouthful of blood. “Why don’t you just rob us?!”
That was his entire half-year income. The other Rank Four Awakened were no exception—unlike Ming Xuanyuan, they didn’t have powerful backgrounds. They were basically working stiffs relying on their own strength to make a living. Earning five hundred thousand in half a year was already considered good.
The Ghost-Faced Ape seemed to have anticipated this reaction. It held up another sign: 【This is way faster than robbing people!】
“…”
Ji Yiwen and the others exchanged looks, rendered completely speechless. Well… it wasn’t wrong.
Just from their group alone, that was over five million in income. Robbing a bank wasn’t even that lucrative.
Then the Ghost-Faced Ape pointed at Ming Xuanyuan.
Ming Xuanyuan’s heart skipped a beat. Being pointed at by a lord-tier monster made him uneasy.
【His price is double!】
“Why should I pay double?!” Ming Xuanyuan was full of indignation. Sure, the Ming family was wealthy, but they weren’t going to waste money like this.
The Ghost-Faced Ape directly flipped him off: 凸(艹皿艹)
【Because I feel like it. Got a problem? Bite me!】
Everyone: “…”
They really didn’t dare. After all, the other party was a lord-tier monster—biting it would be suicide.
But by now they understood—these boards were probably all written by the Ghost-Faced Ape’s master. Even through the boards, they could feel the sheer cheekiness of its owner.
“Can you lower the price? There’s no way I can come up with that much money!” Ji Yiwen asked.
He was famously broke in the guild—living paycheck to paycheck, eating dirt by the end of every month. Where would he find five hundred thousand?
The Ghost-Faced Ape seemed to understand him. It rummaged through its bag for another board.
【I hate two kinds of people!】
【One: people who won’t let me haggle!】
【Two: people who haggle with me!】
Everyone was speechless once again: “…”
Meanwhile, Leng Xue covered her face. I know who its master is!
Shengnan: Who?
Leng Xue: Without a doubt—it’s definitely Huang Quan!
Shengnan: Him? Are you kidding me? He’s only Rank Four. How could he tame a Rank Five lord-tier monster?
Leng Xue: There’s only one truth—he tricked me again! o(￣ヘ￣o＃)
Shengnan’s mouth twitched slightly: Could you be mistaken? What if it’s not him?
Leng Xue: It’s definitely him!
“Why?” Shengnan asked, puzzled.
Leng Xue: Because he said those exact words to me in my past life!
Shengnan: “…”
“Huang Quan, what were you saying just now?” Si Lingfei noticed ‘Huang Quan’ was badly distracted and couldn’t help asking.
