I Don't Agree to the Terms-Chapter 1121 - 589: Well, Looks Like They’re on the Same Page

Otherwise, what if he's caught in his weak spot and gets himself expelled?

It's precisely because he endured, combined with having enough patience, that he could obtain the "Yin Yang Formless Divine Skill."

"But how should I get Dean Dumbledore to teach me?"

"If it's just asking about a word or two, it naturally isn't a big problem, but I can't understand this whole passage."

"It seems I can only continue to inquire slowly over time."

When it comes to patience, Green Sorrow has it, but even if he wanted to be impatient, there's no way around it. After all, there's an issue with the source of the "Yin Yang Formless Divine Skill," so he can't openly ask about it and has to figure it out in secret.

Fortunately, with the Cultivation Technique in hand, the future seems promising, no longer like before when he was like a headless fly. Otherwise, he could endure and lie low, but it's inevitable to feel a bit uneasy.

It's probably like the same donkey. Before, it would just work hard, but now there's at least a carrot dangling in front to serve as motivation.

"In two days, it's best to act after the major shareholder returns; it's not too late to make a move then."

He's not doing this intentionally to provoke Gu Shanhai, but to test if Gu Shanhai knows he has been in the lab.

If he doesn't know, then there won't be any actions. But if he does know, then he's in trouble.

So during this period, it's best to prepare a contingency plan in advance, lest he fails and hasn't even got a chance.

While pondering how to recover the situation, he suddenly noticed a large figure walking over outside the barrier.

Green Sorrow wasn't surprised; it was Ruben. He didn't expect the other party to come, but had no intention of speaking either.

The other party's intention was also somewhat known to him; either he wanted him and his family to join the academy, or he wanted to exchange something, there couldn't really be a third reason.

"Green Sorrow, I know you are guarding, I'm here to see you this time, not Dean Dumbledore." Ruben spoke directly.

This did surprise Green Sorrow a bit, but since he came for him, it was personal business. So, he left the barrier, revealing his figure.

As a security guard, he naturally had the authority to come and go.

"What do you want?" Green Sorrow wasn't afraid at all. In terms of strength, he far surpassed Ruben. Even if the other side wanted to launch a sneak attack, it wouldn't be easy. He was always on his guard, ready to defend against any action from the other party.

"Shall we take a walk?" Ruben suggested, but in reality, he left first.

Green Sorrow hesitated for a moment but eventually followed. Ruben wouldn't say this without reason; he could guess his meaning. It was most likely something related to the academy, and of a negative nature, which couldn't be discussed openly and had to be negotiated secretly.

The two walked over ten kilometers from the academy when Ruben finally spoke: "I want to collaborate with you to kidnap that deer called Dumbledore."

"Are you insane?!" Green Sorrow couldn't believe Ruben was so crazy to do such a thing.

"The major shareholder is so stingy that they won't even give me a chance to survive." Ruben's plan was insane, but his tone was calm.

"So you came to me for inside and outside collaboration? That's impossible." Green Sorrow refused without hesitation.

There are only three ways to kidnap Little White: first is to act himself, second is to open the barrier to let Ruben in, third is to trick Little White out of the barrier. The problem is, all three methods would involve him acting, and if it came to a reckoning later, he would be the one to suffer.

Moreover, for Green Sorrow, it brought no benefits, only drawbacks.

"I know you want the academy major shareholder's secret of rise, but are you sure you can get it?"

"If you don't cooperate with me, you'll be a gatekeeper forever."

"You could ask the major shareholder for their secret, while I only want a barrier that will allow me and my family to survive the Destructive Frost."

"We can both take what we want and work together."

Ruben presented what he thought to be the most valuable proposal.

There's no denying that Ruben's proposal tempted Green Sorrow.

However, what tempted him wasn't asking Gu Shanhai for the secret, but planning to use this to gain Little White's favor.

First, let Ruben kidnap Little White, and then he would rescue Little White and silence Ruben, putting all the blame on Ruben. Through this, he would gain a lot of favor with Little White, as her life-saving benefactor after all.

After that, he could ask Little White for guidance, and she wouldn't refuse.

What? Gu Shanhai's rise secret? He already had it and knew what's going on, so cooperating with Ruben would be courting death.

Moreover, if he could pull this off, even if it was discovered that he had stolen the book, looking at Little White's face, Gu Shanhai wouldn't blame him.

Of course, the best way is to obtain the translation from Little White before Gu Shanhai returns, then escape far away, not believing the other could find him.

"Hah, your proposal is quite nice, but why should I share it with you when all the risks fall on me?" Green Sorrow was tempted but couldn't agree immediately.

Otherwise, if he agreed too easily, it would arouse suspicion.

After all, from a common-sense perspective, this matter is indeed a bit difficult to decide.

"You only need to be responsible for luring Dean Dumbledore out; I'll take care of the rest, whether it's acting or negotiation." Ruben knew this matter carried significant risk for Green Sorrow, but the suggestion he offered was even riskier.

If Gu Shanhai doesn't care about Little White and gets furious enough to act, the life-threatening danger is imaginable.

Hence, he proposed with utmost sincerity, considering fetching ransom was risky.

Green Sorrow's eyes narrowed: "That's how you think of it."

He was curious about what had happened since Ruben last left that caused such a drastic change in his character.

Previously, he would never do this; first, it's dangerous, and second, it completely tears away the noble's facade.

Of course, curiosity aside, he didn't ask.

"Have you made up your mind?" Ruben didn't mince words, going straight to the point.

"I need some time to consider; you know, this isn't a small matter." Naturally, Green Sorrow couldn't agree at once.

Even if he was eager to agree and use the other as a scapegoat, he had to keep a cool head.

"How long do you need to consider?" Ruben didn't object. If Green Sorrow agreed immediately, he would suspect betrayal.

"A month, I think..."

"Three days, at most three days!"

"Twenty days, otherwise..."

"Five days, no more." 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

"That's impossible..."

After some bargaining, they fixed the time at five days.

Both sighed in relief; Green Sorrow didn't want to propose too high a figure for fear of raising suspicion.

Ruben didn't suspect anything and worked hard to persuade Green Sorrow.

"Since that's settled, I'll return in five days. I hope you don't miss the appointment, as I could be dealing with death, but you won't find it easy to obtain this secret if you miss this opportunity."

Finishing his words, Ruben turned and left.

Seeing this, Green Sorrow was secretly delighted: 'Indeed, it wasn't supposed to be this easy, but you made it easy for me.'

He wasn't going to hesitate in betraying Ruben to gain benefits. They weren't close; they were enemies before. How could he entertain any notions of mercy? Even without the benefit connection, after joining the academy, he wished Ruben dead. Now, not only could he achieve that, but Ruben could also help him, making a huge profit.