Goblin Dependency Chapter 702 - 351: Pink Jadestone (Part 3)

Horak didn’t see the expected look of greed and longing on the other’s face.

He couldn’t quite tell if the other had hidden his emotions too perfectly, or if he truly didn’t care about the potential wealth.

This left the rchant feeling sowhat uneasy.

But having co this far, it was impossible to stop.

Following the conversation, Horak looked sincerely at the few people ahead:

"Actually, the main reason I’ve brought this up today is a rather difficult request."

"Regarding the guards’ compensation, it will be fully paid upon arrival at Sheep Horn Town."

"But afterward, I hope to hire you to stay in the town for a while longer, assisting in investigating information about the jade mine."

"Rest assured, I won’t skimp on your compensation. I can even pay a deposit upfront now!"

To this, Xia Nan simply refused.

The reason had been stated earlier and didn’t require further elaboration.

The only uncertainty was why the other, who had reached such a level in business, hadn’t cultivated a few trusted professionals?

If he were in the other’s position, he would never just find a few adventurers in town to handle such important tasks, as that seed too casual and sowhat negligent.

But since it involved the other’s privacy, he didn’t inquire further.

The two from the Black Wood Squad also didn’t imdiately agree.

Instead, after a brief discussion, they said they needed so ti to consider and would decide once they reached Sheep Horn Town.

Xia Nan and the others’ sowhat lukewarm reaction seed to take Horak by surprise.

After hesitating slightly, he struggled with his expression as he carefully took out a small box from his pocket.

"Actually, the pink Jadestone I ntioned earlier, which sold for a high price at the Newman Auction House... is in my hand."

He held the box in his palm, arms stretched forward, keeping it at a position where everyone could see clearly but absolutely safely, and gently opened it.

Buzz—

Amidst the night and firelight, a dazzling pink light flashed before everyone’s eyes.

It was a gemstone the size of a fingernail, pure as if solidified by clear water.

It wasn’t smooth and round; it had an irregular shape like miniature mountains, with light reflected and refracted through countless tiny facets within, releasing a softer, deeper glow, as if a mist of light swirled inside the gemstone.

In an instant, Xia Nan felt a kind of illusion as if this profound pink gemstone had an indescribable invisible magic power, drawing his attention deep within.

And just as his perception grew increasingly focused.

"Clack."

Horak abruptly closed the box and tucked the gemstone back into his pocket.

This previously generous and open rchant had no intention of handing the gemstone to the group for a closer look.

He rely showed it briefly and quickly withdrew it.

"Look, it’s just this one."

Almost in a whisper, he murmured, his tone mixed with a strange emotion, part proud as a businessman, and part possessive like guarding food.

It was in stark contrast to the previously generous deanor wishing to gift jewelry to the group.

Even the eyes that should have been shrewd and sensible seed to retain the pink light within the small box.

Staring at Horak whose deanor had changed in an instant, recalling his perception under the transformation of spiritual power upon seeing the gemstone.

Xia Nan suddenly frowned.