The man led Zhang Chen into a small alley behind the Corpse Collector Guild.
This place was rarely frequented, especially during the day. Everyone was usually at the guild or on the street in front, making it exceptionally deserted.
"There's no one here now, speak up!"
Zhang Chen said with a cold smile, his hands in his pockets.
"Ha, what a naive fellow. Since there's no one here, even if I deal with you, no one will know!"
The man let out a loud laugh and then lunged at Zhang Chen...
Two seconds later.
Zhang Chen remained standing in his original spot, but he had taken one hand out of his pocket. In his palm, a ball of scorching flame danced, reaching three to four meters high.
The flame continuously shifted into complex shapes in mid-air.
The man knelt on the ground, his face filled with terror.
Any Spirit Master would know what the flame in Zhang Chen's hand represented.
It was a manifestation of immense spiritual power contained within the body and an extremely refined control over that power.
When facing such a powerful Spirit Master, the best course of action was to beg for mercy.
"I was wrong, I'll tell you anything you want to know!"
The man said in fear.
"It would have been easier if you had just said so from the start! Why did we have to come all this way! Speak!"
Zhang Chen did not extinguish the spiritual flame in his hand, letting it burn fiercely.
Such an action was a considerable drain on his internal spiritual power.
He did this precisely to convey to the other party that they should harbor no illusions; his strength far exceeded their imagination.
As expected, upon seeing this, the man's face turned even paler, and he quickly replied:
"I'm not actually a professional Corpse Collector. I just heard that Corpse Collectors could take advantage of things, and there are many beautiful women at Phoenix Academy, so..."
The man said, looking ashamed.
"Tell me, how were you planning to harm people?"
Zhang Chen asked, making no effort to hide his contempt.
"Actually, I..."
The man was startled, surprised that Zhang Chen had discovered his plan.
Indeed, he had set up traps around the perimeter of the ancient battlefield to increase the risks for those venturing in.
This would allow him to teleport directly to the victim's side to threaten them, or even do unspeakable things.
"Never mind, I don't want to hear about your despicable deeds. Now, transfer all your contracts to me."
"Then, take me into the ancient battlefield and dismantle all those traps."
"You set the traps, so you won't have forgotten their locations, right!"
As Zhang Chen uttered his last sentence, the flame in his hand instantly transformed into a ferocious beast, roaring at the man.
"Yes, yes, I remember them all, I remember! I'll take you there right away!"
The man hastily handed over all the contracts he had signed to Zhang Chen.
Besides Zhao Xiyue, there were three or four others.
It was likely that these girls were also quite attractive, otherwise, they wouldn't have caught his eye.
"Let's go, to the ancient battlefield!"
Zhang Chen said, and then summoned his Direhorse.
"Jee!"
The Direhorse neighed and appeared in the alley.
"You... you're going to ride this?"
The man looked astonished.
He had initially thought that a powerful individual like Zhang Chen, who hid his strength and lingered around the Corpse Collector Guild, would surely possess many valuable possessions.
And yet, this was it?
This was something he could show off?!
"Do you have a better idea?"
Zhang Chen asked with a frown.
"Of course, after all, one shouldn't mistreat themselves!"
The man said, clapping his hands in the air.
A Flame Dragon appeared in the sky, its massive shadow engulfing the entire alley.
A Flame Monarch!
It could carry multiple passengers and ranked within the top twenty among flying mounts in terms of speed.
With its colossal body and ability to spew flames, it possessed not only formidable combat power that would make ordinary demonic spirits tremble but also ensured that other flying beasts would actively steer clear.
"How about it? Isn't my mount impressive?"
The man said proudly.
"Are... are you showing off in front of me?"
Zhang Chen asked, narrowing his eyes.
Truth be told, his Direhorse was rather pathetic, especially compared to the giant flying lizard in the sky. This little bird looked like mere fodder for it.
"No... no, I wouldn't dare. I meant... if you like it, I'll give you this mount!"
The man quickly waved his hands in explanation.
"Alright then, quickly call down my mount!"
Zhang Chen nodded and said.