I Truly Am The Villian Chapter 2493 2492: Robbery, Murder, and Plunder

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Xu Zimei and his companions discuss the impending competition for a supreme treasure, with Zhou Jinmu warning of the formidable Mountain Sea World and their potential powerful weapon. Xu Zimei remains determined to claim the treasure, despite his followers' concerns about the Xuantian Mage. Later, Xu Zimei encounters an old man selling antiques and becomes interested in a 'Heavenly Fire Bead,' which the old man claims is worth a rare Longevity Fruit, sparking a confrontation with Quan Shan.

"It's worth it," Xu Zimei nodded slightly, smiling.

"Master, don't let him trick you," Quan Shan quickly said from the side.

"Is my eyesight that poor?" Xu Zimei glanced at Quan Shan and shook his head slightly.

"Worthless to others, but to me, it's indeed very useful."

The old man may not understand what the Heavenly Fire Bead's usage is.

But he was very accurate in judging people.

When Xu Zimei and his entourage arrived, he knew this group was extraordinary.

They likely had great backgrounds.

Moreover, Xu Zimei didn't deliberately hide anything and directly picked up the Heavenly Fire Bead.

The old man knew then that Xu Zimei definitely had his eyes on the Heavenly Fire Bead.

So he set a high price.

On the contrary, if it becomes unaffordable, bargaining is always an option.

Buying things is about give and take.

He didn't know the use of the Heavenly Fire Bead, but it was indeed something he got from the Heavenly Burial Pit.

What he didn't expect was that Xu Zimei didn't deliberately haggle.

Generously conceding that this treasure is worth a Longevity Fruit.

This in turn made him a bit uneasy inside.

Could it be that this Heavenly Fire Bead is indeed a Supreme Treasure?

Simply a hidden pearl, and he hasn't discovered its true use?

"Old man, give me this Heavenly Fire Bead, and let's form a good bond," Xu Zimei smiled.

Upon hearing this, the old man was initially stunned.

Immediately afterward, he raised his eyebrows and sneered, "Customer, this is a Supreme Treasure. What kind of good bond can make it a free gift?"

At this moment, the old man was not in a hurry.

If this Heavenly Fire Bead is indeed a Supreme Treasure, there's no worry about selling it.

He didn't even want to sell it, planning to hurry back and study it, hoping it might yield miraculous effects.

"Sir, if you don't have the Longevity Fruit, then forget it,"

continued the old man.

"Treasures are also about fate, and it seems you and the Heavenly Fire Bead are not fated."

"I indeed don't have the Heavenly Fire Bead," Xu Zimei stood up slightly.

Said, "Then it's quite a pity."

"Let's go!"

Seeing Xu Zimei leave, the crowd quickly followed him.

The old man immediately put away the Heavenly Fire Bead.

He plans not to sell it for now, wanting to study it first.

......

"Master, if you truly want the Heavenly Fire Bead, I am willing to find a Longevity Fruit for you," Demon Noble said beside him.

"I know the Overlord Sea Flood Dragon King has one, we can go and exchange it," Tiger Wing also said from the side.

Because everyone could clearly see that Xu Zimei truly liked the Heavenly Fire Bead.

He himself didn't try to hide it.

"Not necessary to go to such trouble," Xu Zimei smiled.

"Tonight, when Universe Square is about to close, you all go kill that old man."

"When he's dead, won't all his things become mine?"

Upon hearing this, everyone was first taken aback.

Immediately afterward, Tiger Wing laughed, "Ingenious, why didn't we think of that?"

"That's true," Quan Shan replied.

Frankly speaking, everyone previously thought of fair trade.

But Xu Zimei directly flipped the table.

If I'm stronger than you, why should I trade fairly?

Directly seizing and plundering is much simpler.

So earlier, Xu Zimei only told that old man to gift it to him and form a good bond.

What kind of good bond?

Of course, it's sparing your life, showing mercy.

Pity that old man didn't seize the opportunity.

Generally speaking, the principle that possessing treasures will lead to trouble should be understood.

Some people, without strength, have no right to possess powerful treasures.

They only bring themselves catastrophic disasters.

......

They strolled around Universe Square once more.

But they didn't find anything interesting again.

The universe doesn't have a distinction between day and night.

The endless cosmos always seems the same, no matter how many years pass, unchanged.

But inside Universe Square, many people began closing stalls.

Because the goods that can be sold are more or less exhausted, and as the traffic decreases, there's no more point in continuing to display.

At this time, the old man also began to close his stall.

His surname is Zhang, ranked third in his family, so people generally call him Old Zhang.

In his early days, he loitered around his hometown, losing everything from home.

As a result, his wife and children left him.

Later, Old Zhang left his hometown, starting to wander in other places.

By chance, he went to the Heavenly Burial Grounds, instead seeing a business opportunity there.

Kind of like a scalper.

He would buy things there at low prices and then sell them for high prices elsewhere.

Though it's arduous and dangerous, the profits are indeed high.

Today, Old Zhang was in a good mood.

Because of the unexpected discovery of the Heavenly Fire Bead, he saw a huge business opportunity.

He doesn't have much knowledge, although he still doesn't know what the Heavenly Fire Bead is used for, he understands the profits are significant.

After packing everything away, he prepared to leave.

For someone like him, where there's bustling activity and high traffic, that's where he'll go to sell his goods.

He's not limited to one place.

Besides, he's not interested in Misty Island.

"I heard there's a big trade fair over in Dragon City, that's where I'll go next," Old Zhang muttered to himself.

He waved his hand, summoning his battleship.

His battleship is small, from outside it looks like a miniature turtle.

Because his battleship doesn't need to carry many people, being a private battleship, compact and portable is most important.

Plus, it's inexpensive, so even if it encounters a cosmic storm and gets damaged, he wouldn't feel sad.

Riding the small battleship, Old Zhang quickly flew along his planned route.

Shortly after Old Zhang left, four beams of light swept across the cosmos.

These beams were very fast, quickly surpassing Old Zhang's battleship, blocking his path.

And these four beams were Xu Zimei and his crew.

Old Zhang is seasoned, having seen various dangers.

Therefore, initially, he wasn't flustered.

He looked with focus, realizing it was Xu Zimei's group.

He'd encountered many such roadside robberies.

Many people can't afford the items, opting for such methods.

And this behavior increasingly convinced Old Zhang that the Heavenly Fire Bead was extraordinary, not ordinary.

Otherwise, why would they expend such effort?

"Everyone, I wonder what's the matter?" Old Zhang didn't come out of his battleship, coldly laughing as he asked.

"To kill you," Tiger Wing stated plainly.

The group didn't want to waste words, as reaching this point, reconciliation was impossible.

As Tiger Wing's words fell, he immediately struck.

He wanted to gain the upper hand.

With unmatched speed, he flew swiftly, aiming to kill in one blow.

At that moment, his wings swiftly unfurled, the mighty power hanging between heaven and earth.

Seeing Tiger Wing's speed, Old Zhang sneered.

"Do you think this old man is easy to mess with?"