Talented Martial Hero
Chapter 1450 A Good Bargain

The two sets of cultivation method of the Deputy God Realm level were priceless to all region leaders.

More infuriating was the dozen level-eleven divine patterns Kermit had set as the price and was so desperate for. Even some deputy gods had not yet gathered a dozen level-eleven divine patterns, let alone these region leaders!

Ordinary people could not understand the value of these divine patterns; it was beyond their imagination.

Connor had been the leader of the Blood Cloud Region for many years and had only integrated nine level-eleven divine patterns, the other divine patterns he used being level-ten.

Yet somehow, Kermit still asked for the ridiculously high price of a dozen level-eleven divine patterns. How preposterous!

"Kermit!"

Hood grumbled seriously. Both Connor and Darren remained silent, their faces straight and blank. "You've gone too far. Don't you think that price is a bit too high for hiring a master at the top level of the Superior God Realm? If not for the fact that no one else is able to set foot in the Chaotic Region, hiring a middle-level deputy god would have been enough!

Let me explain something to you then. One of these two masters has been an old friend of mine for many years. The other is the benefactor of the human senior leaders. Do not ask too much of them I urge you to reconsider!”

The more Hood spoke the more his rage built up. He had asked Kermit to take on this task, taking for granted that he would offer a moderate price because the leader of the Blood Abyss Sect and Hood were disciples of the same master. But much to his surprise, Kermit had his own plans, plans to overcharge. It was quite embarrassing for him to have to deal with this.

"Master Hood, please listen. This is after all a life threatening task. Bid too low and these top level Superior God Realm masters will not be moved. I believe they would rather cultivate than take that offer. So you see, the price I ask for is in fact not high at all. The great masters will only accept such a price. Trust me,” Kermit explained sincerely.

"Okay," Hood said flatly. "In that case, we can't afford it. Thank you for your time. That'll be all.” "Then I'll take my leave. See you again sometime.” Kermit did not bother wasting any more time seeing as they were not willing to pay the large sum he was asking for.

"Take care,” Hood said indifferently. He paused for a second and then murmured, "Oh just by the way, I was thinking that my senior brother must be quite rich now; the Blood Abyss Sect has sent out masters at the top level of the Superior God Realm at least seventy to eighty thousand times in the last million years. At that price, he must have saved seven to eight hundred thousand level- eleven divine patterns. I'm sure he'd be generous enough to give up a few thousand.”

He spoke softly but it was enough to reach Kermit's ears.

Kermit stopped in his tracks and asked back, "What do you mean, Master Hood?"

"Forgive me. I didn't mean to offend you." Hood's face darkened, his menace clear on his face as he spoke. "You've been a guard for what, about one hundred thousand years? You've no doubt dealt with thousands of requests for tasks requiring masters at the top level of the Superior God Realm. I bet quite a few level-eleven divine patterns must have passed through your hands. Pity you had to hand it all over to your leader. You must not have made too much money yourself. I'll talk to my senior brother later and ask him to raise your salary."

Kermit's face twitched behind his mask before Hood had even finished speaking. His discomfort was growing.

He had by then realized that he was being blackmailed

As it turned out, his usual price was not that high, usually four or five level-eleven divine patterns. However, with every hundred deals, he would keep one for himself. He had embezzled a lot with this scam over the years.

He set a sky-high price today in the hopes of a big take for himself. What he had not taken into consideration, was Hood, his leader's junior fellow apprentice. If he went to the leader and told him that Kermit had asked for twelve for such a task, the leader would naturally be suspicious that he had been taking divine patterns for himself. If the leader then sent someone to investigate, Kermit would be doomed.

"Please, Hood, hold on. I made such a thoughtless offer and I regretted it immediately. Please, don't bother speaking with the leader. I was just kidding actually. Let's talk about it,"

Kermit said suddenly and nervously after considering his situation for a while. He had decided it best to not take the risk and his attitude had taken a full 180 degree turn.

"Oh, to think I almost took it seriously,” Hood said, his words thick with disdain. "We don't have any cultivation methods of the Deputy God Realm level. Tell us then, how many divine patterns do you want? What is the real price?”

"Well, usually,” Kermit began slowly, "that reclusive cultivator asks for twelve level-eleven divine patterns for tasks such as this.

But we are on good terms and so I'm sure I can ask him for a favor. You may be able to reach a deal at the price of nine divine patterns,” Kermit said somewhat hesitantly.

On the other side, the three of them kept silent and dead faced. Nine level-eleven divine patters was still much too high for them.

"Okay, okay, don't worry, we're all good friends here, I'm sure I can figure something out to make this a little easier for you. Here is the final offer; six divine patterns! All you need to do is provide six divine patterns and I'll handle the other three. Deal?" Kermit said patting his chest. He seemed quite convinced that he was being helpful.

Darren pondered on this for a moment. This shouldn't be much of an issue for the two region leaders. He decided he would borrow the payment from them now and would repay them double in the future.

With that plan settled, he wanted to take the deal.

But Connor and Hood were still not satisfied with the price. Now that Hood had something on Kermit, he would never allow Darren to have to pay that much

"We can agree to six divine patterns, on one condition; please bring the two masters together,” Hood said calmly.

He didn't want to bargain anymore, but he increased the number of killers to two, not asking, but telling Kermit to do so.

"Hood, that's no way to do business,” Kermit responded, visibly displeased.

"Alright, Kermit, no more games. You've made a lot these past years. My senior brother is busy cultivating in seclusion and doesn't pay much attention to these things. But if I tell him what's going on, maybe he'll investigate it. You know that he hates two-faced liars and cheats. Do you really want to gamble and see how this plays out for you?"

Hood was done with his silent threats and made it very clear now that he knew what he was doing with these deals.

"Ahem, Hood, you misunderstand me," Kermit said meekly, softening his attitude. "I'm always very fair and precise and never dare to fill my own pockets. I'm not entirely sure why you would even suspect me of such heinous things. However, I won't blame you for it. I've gotten used to people's misunderstandings and I do not wish to offend you. How about this; I'll ask the two Superior God Realm masters to accept the task and I'll make sure they accept the divine patterns offer. Please don't be suspicious of me anymore. I can't afford that,” Kermit said hastily with a nervous fake smile. "Ha-ha, I was just kidding. I know the kind of person you are. Please do it as soon as possible. Two hours is long enough, isn't it?" Hood said pleasantly.

To hire two masters at the top level of the Superior God Realm with six level-eleven divine patterns was a good bargain. Hood wouldn't bother arguing with him anymore.

"Very well. Wait to hear from me,” Kermit said courteously and left with a flick of his sleeve.

"Ha-ha, thank you so much, Hood!" Connor was overcome with joy.

"Thank you, Master Hood," Darren said seriously and sincerely filled with gratitude, cupping his hands towards him. If not for Hood, he would have paid a much heftier price than this even with Akbar's help.

"You're welcome. You've helped me a great deal and I'd like to repay the favor.”

"Uh... Actually, there is one more thing I need to ask of you two. I don't even have one level-eleven divine pattern in my pocket, I'm quite short on them in fact. I was hoping to borrow the six divine patterns from you, and I'll pay you back double in the future,” Darren asked awkwardly. He had no other option and had to force himself to ask.

"Don't worry about it, Darren. It's not a problem for Connor and I. Besides, he never mentioned what kind of divine pattern, did he?" Hood said with a cheeky smile as he winked at Connor. "Ha-ha, what can I say, you're really the best at doing business."

Hood's words were pretty clear. Kermit had asked for level-eleven divine patterns and he would get them, but they did not necessarily have to be of the same series.

"Ha-ha!" Darren chuckled and smiled as well. He had not expected Hood to be so cunning.

Now that the powerful masters he wanted were successfully hired, he would rush to the Chaotic Region.