Chapter 56

Calm, sharp, and composed in the face of danger—

—and outstanding judgment.

Bisiji looked at Moyou, a smile playing on her lips.

The "like" she mentioned was not the literal meaning, but rather a very high evaluation.

Unfortunately, she was already a two-star hunter, and naturally had little motivation to take on apprentices or mentor one-star juniors, finding such tasks troublesome and, in a certain sense, restrictive to her personal freedom.

So, although she indeed "liked" the young man before her very much, she had no intention of entering into such a relationship with him.

“…”

Moyou’s expression remained unchanged, and he would not easily believe the so-called "like" from a shapeshifter. Ignoring Bisiji’s words, he directly asked,

“Why did you approach me in disguise? Do you want something from me? But I don’t think I have anything worth your effort.”

“Bisiji Kuroka, two-star gem hunter.”

Bisiji did not answer Moyou’s question but formally introduced herself.

She believed that by revealing her identity, she could directly answer his question.

After all, the young man before her had a very sharp mind and would certainly deduce her intentions from the information that she was a two-star gem hunter.

Hearing Bisiji’s introduction as a two-star gem hunter, Moyou feigned a slight widening of his eyes and a look of surprise, instinctively taking two steps back and subconsciously covering a spot on his clothes.

As a "Seer," he of course knew that Bisiji was a two-star gem hunter and could guess that she was approaching him for the Rat Bead.

However, to maintain the identity of a young man who knew nothing about Bisiji, he needed to question her and continue his act.

“You’ve realized it, haven’t you? Yes, what I want is the blue bead in your pocket.”

Bisiji smiled, watching Moyou’s small action of covering his clothes.

As she had expected, the young man had deduced her intentions from the information that she was a two-star gem hunter, so there was no need for further explanation.

“This is something very important to me. I can’t give it to you, and it’s not even a gem…”

Moyou covered the Rat Bead through his clothes.

As he had anticipated, the gem hunter auntie had fallen into the identity he had constructed, and from then on, she would not realize that he had not only seen through her disguise but also knew everything about her.

Who was the real "disguiser" after all—

The gem hunter auntie would likely remain in the dark about this.

“I am a gem hunter, but that doesn’t mean I only pursue gems. In fact, I like anything shiny and beautiful, like your eyes, which I find very beautiful. If I could, I would dig them out…”

Bisiji’s smile carried a hint of danger.

Combined with the aura she casually emitted, it created a considerable intimidating effect.

However, Moyou remained unperturbed, looking directly into Bisiji’s eyes and calmly said, “You’re still talking to me so ‘amicably’ after revealing your identity, so it seems you don’t intend to take my bead by force.”

Bisiji’s smile slightly faded as she sighed, “You’re right again.”

Moyou remained silent, grateful for his decision to get Kido out of the spaceship in time.

Otherwise, this auntie might not have been so reasonable when it came to what she wanted.

Looking at the silent Moyou, Bisiji spread her hands and said, “I won’t take your treasure by ‘improper means,’ so let’s make a deal, young man.”

Given Moyou’s relationship with Kido, she couldn’t act recklessly toward him.

It wasn’t because she feared Kido’s strength, as she, coming from a martial arts background, could easily beat Kido even with a non-combat Nen ability.

Putting aside the Hunter Association’s rule of “not attacking fellow hunters”—

The reason she was cautious about Moyou and Kido’s relationship was that she and Netero were both from the "Heart Source" school and had a deep friendship.

Kido was a staunch supporter of Netero, so she couldn’t afford to have a falling out with Kido.

“No amount of money will make me sell it.”

Seeing Bisiji’s attempt to negotiate, Moyou firmly stated his position without hesitation.

This attitude was unexpected by Bisiji.

It was just a bead made of non-gem material, yet he was so resolute and left no room for negotiation.

Could it be…

“100 billion.”

Bisiji raised her index finger and said seriously, “I’ll pay 100 billion for your bead, no joking. The transaction can be formalized with a contract, and we can even have an authority figure notarize it.”

“No sale.”

Moyou’s stance was firm and unyielding.

Bisiji, seeing this, confirmed her earlier guess and sighed, “Is it a memento, that bead…?”

“Yeah.”

Moyou nodded.

If this could put an end to Bisiji’s desire, it would be for the best.

“Of all things, a memento.”

Bisiji frowned, saying helplessly, “This is the type I’m least skilled at dealing with.”

“…”

Moyou wisely kept quiet.

Bisiji propped her chin with her hand, looking a bit troubled.

Since she couldn’t use improper means, she could only resort to a "transaction," a legitimate method.

However, the bead was a memento that couldn’t be measured by price in its normal state.

When she mentioned 100 billion, Kido’s little brother didn’t even flinch.

Clearly, money couldn’t solve this…

Moyou, seeing Bisiji’s troubled expression, could sense her fondness for the Rat Bead and couldn’t help but think of Bisiji’s Nen ability, the Magic Beautician.

The ability to eliminate fatigue and accelerate recovery could enhance his training buffs even more.

But even so—

Moyou had no intention of giving up the Rat Bead, which was crucial for checking on Haku’s condition.

However…

Was there a way to get Bisiji to assist in his training without giving up the Rat Bead?

Moyou’s mind raced.

At that moment,

Liz, who had finished tidying up, came down the stairs and saw Moyou and Bisiji.

“Huh?”

Liz’s eyes widened, her gaze fixed on Bisiji.

Why is she here…

Because of Kido, Liz had met Bisiji once and recognized her immediately.

Bisiji noticed Liz’s footsteps but ignored her, continuing to look troubled as she thought about how to get the blue bead.

Liz, seeing Bisiji’s reaction, found it strange and silently came to Moyou’s side, looking at him with a probing gaze.

Meeting Liz’s gaze, Moyou whispered, “Spaceship.”

“…”

Liz instantly understood, surprised, “So the woman you mentioned who tried to ‘hit on’ you on the spaceship was Bisiji?”

“???”

Moyou was taken aback.

That’s not right,

I never said anything like that!

Bisiji, hearing Liz’s words, suddenly looked up at Moyou, incredulous, “You actually…”

“???”

Moyou’s forehead darkened.

Hey, why are you looking at me like I’ve been “completely seen through”!!!