The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 783

Standing by the car, Hope had changed from her normal clothes into a revealing outfit. She was dressed in black stockings with ultra-short shorts and a black lace crop top. Her loose clothing earlier had hidden it, but now Felix could see she was quite curvy. As she felt his stare, Hope blushed. "I... I thought this might make it easler to get information from the young men in the village. It's better than using money, right?"

Felix immediately shut down the idea. "Change back now. You'd cause an instant commotion dressed like that in the village. We're here on a mission, not to attract too much attention."

An outfit like that would turn heads even in the city streets, let alone among young villagers. It was asking for trouble. "Oh... right."

Finally reaching Pine Valley, they parked and were struck by the view. The houses were uniformly built and remarkably neat, which was likely because of government development plans. With terraced' fields stretched along one side, the sight was breathtaking enough to make any woman want to take photos.

On the other side, there were mountains. It was all greenery up to their peaks. Combined with the terraced fields, it created an otherworldly atmosphere.

"It's beautiful." This was Hope's first time seeing such a view. If not for the mission, she would have taken photos.

"Here, give me your phone. Remember, we're investigators posing as tourists, so stay natural.

H

of her daze at

middle-aged man

a road trip and passing through. It's getting dark. Is there any place

Go this way and turn the corner.

they actually need the chief's permission to stay? Felix was not sure if this was standard practice, but something felt off. Following directions, they found an old man sitting on a small stool, puffing

somewhat surprised, Ralph Caine nodded. "I am.

explained with a smile, "We're on a road trip, going wherever the road takes us. It's getting dark, and we're wondering if we

before saying, "You can stay, but you can't go out after sunse If you don't follow this

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innocent curiosity, Hope asked, "Mr. Caine, why can't

silent, his expression saying "Take it or

you, Mr. Caine. Would 500 dollars

up, Ralph