Invincible Little School Doctor

Chapter 1026: Chapter 1025 News of Yin Jiao (1 more update)

Zuo He’s question was rather interesting, prompting Ye Haochuan to glance at Wang Liang.

It seemed this kid already understood my intentions and had even informed Zuo He.

Ye Haochuan chuckled, ”Trading goods or selling some Spirit Crystals, I can understand that. But as for the value of information—are you saying it could rival a Law-Level Peak treasure?”

Zuo He smiled, ”Every piece of information holds different value to different people. For you, my information is likely no less valuable than the Willow Leaf Sword.”

Ye Haochuan caught a glint of cunning in Zuo He’s eyes and cursed inwardly—what an old fox!

If that’s the case, Zuo He must have some information about Yin Jiao. Yet no matter what, it definitely wasn’t worth a Willow Leaf Sword.

Of course, Zuo He understood that Ye Haochuan needed his information urgently right now.

”Whether the information is valuable or not isn’t up to you to decide,” Ye Haochuan remarked.

”Fair enough,” Zuo He gestured toward the shop’s lounge area, inviting Ye Haochuan to take a seat. He then poured him a cup of tea and leisurely asked, ”You’re here to inquire about Yin Jiao, correct?”

What the hell! Wang Liang had already told you everything, and yet here you are playing dumb?

Ye Haochuan neither refuted nor confirmed, sipping his tea slowly, ”What might the elder know about him?”

”Half a year ago, a masked man came to this shop, wanting to sell an ancient seal...”

Zuo He briefly recounted the events involving Yin Jiao from six months prior.

Apparently, Yin Jiao had indeed engaged in a transaction here, and Wang Liang wasn’t lying to him about that.

At the time, Yin Jiao kept his face covered, so naturally, no one recognized him. Yet his murderous aura was so heavy, carrying an overwhelming stench of blood that Zuo He immediately discerned he was no ordinary man.

Since it was for trade, Zuo He naturally interacted with him. During the exchange, Yin Jiao let something slip, leading Zuo He to faintly deduce his true identity.

The transaction itself went smoothly—Zuo He received the ancient seal, and Yin Jiao took the money and left the black market.

Only after Yin Jiao had gone did Zuo He dare voice his speculation. He believed the masked man from earlier was indeed Yin Jiao!

Zuo He was well-seasoned and knew Yin Jiao to be merciless by nature. Revealing his identity on the spot might’ve cost Zuo He his life.

After Yin Jiao departed the black market, many who heard Zuo He’s conjecture harbored sinister thoughts, hoping to hunt Yin Jiao down for the bounty. As a result, a few cultivators tracked him out of the market.

They pursued him all the way to the East Sea Archipelago. However, Yin Jiao, aware he was being followed, lured them deep into the islands before commencing his own hunt.

One survivor returned, confirming his identity and bearing witness to his horrific ruthlessness. Since then, few dared inquire about Yin Jiao again.

After hearing the story, Ye Haochuan laughed, ”These tidbits are hardly valuable, wouldn’t you say?”

It was, after all, an event from six months ago and not exactly a secret. Precisely because of this, Zuo He had shared it with him so openly.

”Of course,” Zuo He continued, ”I told you these things merely to demonstrate my insight into Yin Jiao, hoping to gain some of your trust.”

”If it’s trust you’re seeking, I’m afraid this isn’t quite enough,” Ye Haochuan replied casually.

Zuo He smiled, his wrinkled old face creasing further. He tapped the table with his dry fingers and said, ”Recently, I’ve heard someone accepted a bounty from the Xuanmen, one that’s remained unfulfilled for three years. And you, young friend, just happen to be here inquiring about Yin Jiao. If my guess is correct... you’re the one who took the bounty, aren’t you?”

Ye Haochuan hesitated briefly, conceding that the old man had some skill.

”And so?” Ye Haochuan waited for him to continue.

Zuo He replied, ”So, your sole purpose in coming to the black market this time is to gather information on Yin Jiao’s recent whereabouts. And as luck would have it...I’ve just obtained some information that may be of great use to you.”

After speaking, Zuo He stroked the Willow Leaf Sword, lamenting, ”It’s been quite some time since I’ve had a treasure of this caliber in my shop.”

This old fox!

Ye Haochuan instantly realized Zuo He was angling to name his price.

”Elder, you’re correct—I do want to know Yin Jiao’s whereabouts. So, what do you think this information is worth?”

Ye Haochuan deliberately shifted the burden of naming a price onto Zuo He.

Zuo He squinted slightly but didn’t answer. After a moment of silence, Wang Liang interjected, ”I noticed Elder Zuo has a particular fondness for the Willow Leaf Sword. Maybe we can skip the Spirit Crystals altogether and trade the sword directly for the information?”

I knew you two were in cahoots!

Ye Haochuan shot Wang Liang a glance and remarked, ”Trading a Willow Leaf Sword for one piece of information—isn’t that a bit excessive?”

”My information,” Zuo He said with a grin, ”is worth every bit of it.”

Ye Haochuan replied, ”Your information may hold great value—but only to me. If I don’t buy it...then it’s worthless.”

”That’s not entirely true. I imagine there are still others looking for Yin Jiao’s whereabouts. After all, killing Yin Jiao wouldn’t just earn the reward but also bring fame far and wide.”

”So let me ask, elder—can you guarantee there’s someone out there who needs this information? Can you guarantee how long it will take for someone to buy it? To put it bluntly, we’re both driven by need right now. Your information, if it sits idle for too long, will eventually lose all its value.”

Ye Haochuan’s words caused Zuo He’s brows to furrow deeply. After pausing for a good while, Zuo He chuckled bitterly, ”I hadn’t expected you to be such a skilled negotiator. Truly surprising. How about this? You give me the Willow Leaf Sword, and I’ll provide three thousand Spirit Crystals along with the information.”

Ye Haochuan considered for a moment before immediately agreeing, ”Let’s go with your proposal, elder.”

Of course, Ye Haochuan wasn’t bothered about the Spirit Crystals. He simply wasn’t willing to let himself be swindled outright. Now that Zuo He had made concessions, he was satisfied with the terms.

Without hesitation, Zuo He waved his hand, and three thousand Spirit Crystals were neatly arranged on the table.

”Here are three thousand Spirit Crystals; feel free to count them,” he said.

Ye Haochuan didn’t bother inspecting them, storing the Spirit Crystals in his storage ring directly. He smiled, ”I trust you, elder, and I hope the information you’ve given me proves worthwhile.”

Trust my ass, Zuo He thought gloomily. Ultimately, the value of the information would determine everything.

Still, Zuo He maintained his smiling facade, pulling out a map and marking several islands before handing it to Ye Haochuan. ”Three days ago, someone spotted Yin Jiao near Crimson Rock Island. He should currently be within the area I’ve outlined.”

”How certain are you, elder?” Ye Haochuan asked.

”Eighty percent,” Zuo He replied.

”Alright!” Ye Haochuan rose instantly, pocketing the map while smiling. ”Elder, I trust you don’t mind giving me a map as a courtesy?”

”Not at all,” Zuo He replied.

”Then I’ll take my leave,” Ye Haochuan said, turning toward the door. Just as he reached the threshold, he turned back and added, ”I hope, elder, that you aren’t trying to swindle me. If so... I’ll be back.”