The Female CEO's Personal Bodyguard

Chapter 2270: Chapter 2270: Looting a Burning House? No, It’s Payment!

”None?”

Carson Flores seemed shocked: ”You Starry Sky Magical Beasts can change a world with just one of you, and yet you can’t come up with anything good? Come on, I know nothing about you Starry Sky Magical Beasts, don’t fool me!”

Carson wasn’t confident in unlocking the Sword Talisman, but now that he was here, he couldn’t just leave empty-handed.

No credit but hard work counts, taking some compensation shouldn’t be a problem.

Throughout the ongoing conversation and the attitude of the opponent, Carson had already noticed that no matter how powerful Crimson Mad appeared, it was currently being suppressed by this sword. It might be harmful to himself, but the Ethereal Pagoda would definitely endure!

He could see the extraordinariness of the Ethereal Pagoda, though he was sure he didn’t fully grasp its full extent!

Since he had roughly discerned the opponent’s limits, Carson didn’t mind negotiating for better conditions, and it was necessary. Who knows if the opponent might change its stance after getting out of trouble?

Out in the world, caution is paramount.

A misstep could lead to no return, too late for regrets.

Carson’s words obviously provoked Crimson Mad, causing the surrounding water to suddenly accelerate its flow, a sense of ominous currents, an impending world collapse loomed.

The Abyssal Waters were bottomless, ink-black water, with a tiny glimmer of light resisting the pitch-black world.

”You opportunistic kid, catch this!”

With Crimson Mad’s shout, something suddenly appeared in the water, shooting towards Carson like a bullet.

Carson reached out, and the object stopped in his palm. It was a black sphere the size of an egg, seemingly like black crystal, with countless black mist swirling inside. Upon closer look, it felt like a miniature world was contained within.

”What is this?”

Crimson Mad irritably explained: ”This is the Starry Sky Demon Marble, a Demon Core formed within Starry Sky Magical Beasts. Unlike ordinary Demonic Beasts, which typically can only have one Demon Core linked to their life, Starry Sky Magical Beasts are different. The Starry Sky Demon Marble is merely a special by-product and does no harm even if extracted...”

Carson immediately understood, it was very much like a chicken laying eggs.

”What use does this Starry Sky Demon Marble have? It seems to be full of Demonic Qi, which drives Demonic Beasts into frenzied madness. How can I benefit from this?”

Crimson Mad sneered: ”This is truly a treasure. A single Starry Sky Demon Marble’s value can even exceed that of an entire Immortal Sect.”

Carson’s eyes lit up: ”That good?”

Crimson Mad explained: ”Demonic Qi indeed mutates Demonic Beasts into bloodthirsty monsters. But for Human Cultivators, it doesn’t have this downside as humans can employ methods to eliminate the negative effects of Demonic Qi.”

Carson genuinely understood this time: ”In simple terms, this Starry Sky Demon Marble is a tool for enhancing power?”

”Yes, absorbing the pure Demonic Qi inside, originated from Starry Sky Dark Energy conversion, can greatly boost cultivation and significantly improve constitution, enhancing Spiritual Energy absorption and conversion speed, thus permanently benefiting cultivators.”

Carson smiled: ”Nice, and what’s the method to eliminate those Demonic Qi drawbacks?”

Crimson Mad explained the method, which involves specific medicinal baths. Although expensive, such medicines aren’t rare, making the drawbacks relatively easy to solve.

”Alright, let’s consider this the deposit.”

Carson said straightforwardly: ”Now, please sign a friendship contract with me, and then I’ll check out that Sword Talisman to see if there’s a way. Rest assured, I did receive your deposit, so even if I can’t rescue you, I can go outside and summon more help for you.”

Crimson Mad, understanding Carson’s cautiousness and relentless bargaining, was already well-acquainted. It didn’t bother arguing further; Carson was right, a friendship contract wouldn’t impede anything or anybody.

A drop of blood emerged from the pitch darkness, emitting terrifying vibrations even from a single drop, causing surrounding seawater to retreat away.

Carson also produced a drop of blood, the two drops met in mid-air, collided, and each received feedback information.

With the stipulations of the friendship contract, a faint glow appeared on the blood, seemingly flickering with an essence of Heavenly Dao. The blood separated, split into two drops, returning to their respective bodies.

In that instant, Carson sensed the existence of the other party, a special effect of the friendship contract.

In a subtle way, Carson felt the terrifying presence of Crimson Mad, but the chilling fear that tingled down Carson’s spine gradually faded away, all due to the friendship contract.

Carson didn’t much hope for any miraculous encounters; all he wanted was to ensure his own safety.

Both current and future safety.

If unable to ensure it, he’d rather flee now.

Confronting a suppressed Starry Sky Magical Beast was better than facing one that had broken free, right?

”Alright then, my friend, you can now move a bit. I’m going to take a look at that Sword Talisman!”