Strongest Abandoned Son
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Chapter 147: Each Having Their Own Calculations

Translator: Tim Editor: Chrissy

Besides the two guards, only the girl accompanied Han Zaixin into the keep. Du Tao had to wait outside. Even the guards remained at the door.

Both the Extreme Weapon Keep and the Materials Keep were heavily guarded. Ye Mo suspected that even he would struggle to enter without Han Zaixin's guidance. Though not a tech expert, his time at Ning Hai University included laser passage systems.

One such passage was in the long corridor leading to the Extreme Weapon Keep. Ye Mo knew he couldn't cross it without remaining airborne to avoid triggering the laser. However, typical laser passages used motion sensors, not ground pressure. The thought of the laser beams stunned him; he couldn't withstand them unless he reached Foundation Establishment or possessed a strong defensive artifact.

His power seemed too weak, underestimating a nation's resources. The existence of these passages implied similar weapons, perhaps less powerful, but still threatening.

Han Zaixin, unaware of this, took Ye Mo to the Extreme Weapons Keep first, expecting immediate fascination.

However, Ye Mo shook his head in disappointment after seeing the weapons. He turned and asked, "Elder Han, you said there were materials. Why are these just normal weapons?"

Normal weapons? Han Zaixin's mouth twitched. His special ops team felt honored to choose a weapon from here, yet Ye Mo considered them ordinary. Each weapon was worth far more than the 600,000 he'd acquired, but he failed to appreciate their value.

Han Zaixin replied, "Yes, they're in the next keep." He then led Ye Mo to the other storage keep. Ye Mo noticed Han Zaixin's dismissive expression when he mentioned not seeing any materials, while the woman frowned, clearly wanting Ye Mo to leave.

Inside, Ye Mo found many materials, most useless to him. He found numerous metals and steels unappealing.

Han Zaixin expected Ye Mo to examine the materials thoroughly, but Ye Mo went straight to some mining stones.

He used his spirit sense to identify them instantly.

Although most materials were useless, Ye Mo rejoiced at finding two each of Purple Copper Essence Ore, Silver Sand Ore, and Extreme Wind Stone. He also found a top-grade Black Jade. He was delighted with these seven stones but disappointed at lacking ores for flying swords.

"Only seven? If we hadn't shipped some away three months ago, you might have found more," Han Zaixin said, disappointed that the materials didn't impress Ye Mo.

Ye Mo was speechless; four needed ores were extremely rare. He could now make a defensive artifact for his sister and his storage ring. He didn't expect these to be leftovers.

"Elder Han, how often do you supply the hidden sects?" Ye Mo asked.

Han Zaixin laughed. "Li Hu must have told you, but it's no secret. We supply them annually. Our condition is that they help us…"

"Grandpa…" the girl beside Han Zaixin interrupted, her voice crisp.

Ye Mo realized she wasn't a simple person and doubted she was Han Zaixin's granddaughter.

Han Zaixin smiled. "Ye Mo's not an outsider. He might soon be on our side."

Ye Mo knew Han Zaixin still wanted him to join the Flying Snow Squad. He was reluctant, but he didn't want to forgo these materials. Annual access would solve a large problem, perhaps allowing him to gather the materials for his flying sword.

Ye Mo suggested, "Elder Han, I'm skilled at making weapons. I could trade weapons for materials."

Han Zaixin smiled. "Ye Mo, you don't understand the value of the hidden sects' weapons. If you knew the worth of those in the vault, you wouldn't say that. But if you want materials, join the Flying Snow Squad, and you can choose ten each year."

Ye Mo was moved but remained silent. The girl said, "Grandpa, this…"

"Yan Yan, ten is fine. And before trading, I can decide what to do with you. Just don't tell them," Han Zaixin said immediately.

The girl hesitated but remained silent.

Ye Mo deduced she was from the hidden sects and Han Zaixin's granddaughter. Ten annually should suffice, though they might not even have ten of each. He still didn't want to join the Flying Snow Squad; it was restrictive and time-consuming. He knew he couldn't get these materials for free.

Seeing Ye Mo hesitate, Han Zaixin said, "Be an instructor. You're free, except for one task annually for the Flying Snow Squad."

Ye Mo countered, "I'll be an instructor for three days annually and do one task every two years. Don't confine me; otherwise, I refuse."

"Deal," Han Zaixin said, smiling cunningly. He'd initially used the Extreme Weapons Keep to entice Ye Mo, just like the materials. Having him in the Flying Snow Squad would simplify things.

Ye Mo knew it was a trap but needed to accept. He needed to cultivate and lacked time for searching. A nation's resources far outweighed his own efforts.

There was no harm. The instruction wouldn't take much time.

Leaving the vault, he dined with Elder Han. His documents were ready—a small blue booklet with his photo and a Chinese special forces stamp, identifying him as an instructor for the Flying Snow Squad.

He found the booklet potentially useful. They also gave him a gun and a mobile phone, making him regret yesterday's purchase.

He then went to the Flying Snow Squad training base and gave some instructions. Seeing nightfall, he worried about his sister and prepared to return to Hua Qing University.

However, after sparring with Ye Mo, Captain Zhang Jue was amazed and dragged him to a Beijing elite party.

Ye Mo was uninterested but couldn't refuse. He was their instructor, and knowing people in Beijing would benefit his sister, as attendees were wealthy or influential.

For Ye Ling, last night was the best night of her life. Her birthday was smooth, she wasn't worried, and Ye Mo wasn't impotent. She was grateful to Tian He for testing Ye Mo's virility. More importantly, Ye Mo ensured the Song Family wouldn't come, and they didn't. She felt fine the next day.

From a powerful family, Ye Ling knew that since Ye Mo didn't kill Song Shaochen and the Song Family didn't retaliate, they wouldn't. While unsure why they feared Ye Mo, she was proud of him. She knew he relied solely on himself, not the Ye Family.

Knowing the Song Family, she was proud of her brother.

Ye Ling planned to meet Ye Mo and Ye Zifeng and then treat her dorm friends to a meal. Upon waking and failing to reach Ye Zifeng, she rushed home.

The atmosphere felt wrong as soon as she entered.


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