Chapter 901

Derek leaned forward slightly and added, "As for the price, I'm willing to pay 20% above the market rate. Here's a deposit." He tossed a large bag of crystal deposits onto the table. Andrew glanced at the bag, estimating it contained at least several thousand crystals. It was a tempting offer, but what happened next caught Derek off guard. Andrew didn't immediately take the money. Instead, he pushed the bag back toward Derek with a calm smile. "Let's stick to the market rate," he said. "But if we're going to make this deal, there's one condition you'll need to agree to." Derek raised an eyebrow, his curiosity piqued. "What is it?" Andrew leaned back, his expression unchanging. "There's been some unusual activity in the Beast Mountains recently. I want you to find out who's been entering the area and what they're after. If you can do that, I'll take the order." Derek's expression turned slightly perplexed. He frowned and asked, "Why not just keep this a simple transaction