Initial Battle

Naturally, they were unwilling to accept the envoy's terms. Zhou Tong said, "You want to trade one person for two? Is your Zhu Family thinking too highly of itself? Even if there is an exchange, it must be one for one. We cannot give you two!"

The envoy tried to reason with them several more times. Liu Xiaolou sat above without saying a word, while Zhou Tong stubbornly refused, insisting on one for one. In the end, the envoy took a step back. "What will it take for you to hand Immortal Master Huiming and Young Master Zhu over to us? Please name your price, Sect Master Liu."

Wen Moqing introduced the two of them. Besides explaining Yan Liyou's identity, she also hoped Yan Liyou and Mu Lanhe could grow closer, or at least no longer stand at daggers drawn. Yan Liyou understood and hurriedly lowered her head in a slight bow. Following Wen Moqing's lead, she addressed her as Auntie as well, only to receive Mu Lanhe's disdainful snort.

"Mo, get out here." Early the next morning, Helian Chang stood beneath Star Picking Tower at Wuya Xuan, his face blazing with fury as he shouted.

"For you, anything is worth it." Bai Ran slightly raised her hand and hugged him back. Her lovely head rested against his shoulder. She only felt a sour ache in her heart, and tears had already spilled from her eyes.

"Agree to what? I haven't agreed yet. Stop talking nonsense and get training!" She drove Zhang Yue inside, then with several loud clanks, fastened the doors and windows shut tight.

"Then do you know why America wants to control the countries surrounding Huaxia Country in order to isolate Huaxia Country?" Ye Cangmang asked again.

Feeling the other woman's gaze, Tiantian refused to yield even