Shen Ye neither confirmed nor denied it, instead asking, "Why don't you go directly to Fairy Yan and trade the Nine Secrets with her?"
Ye Fan fell silent, only sighing after a moment. "I don't trust her!"
Although Yan Ruyu had protected him before and helped block the Golden-winged Little Roc King, that was only because it did not involve Yan Ruyu's own interests. Moreover, she wielded an imperial weapon, so the Source Root of All Things' Mother Qi held little temptation for her.
But the Nine Secrets were another matter entirely. If Yan Ruyu took a liking to them yet refused to give up Pang Bo, then the friendship between them would ultimately shatter completely.
He did not want that to happen. After thinking it over, Shen Ye was the only person truly worthy of his trust!
Shen Ye smiled faintly. "Being trusted does feel rather nice. Since Little Brother Ye has asked me like this, I'll give you a hand."
Ye Fan had already given up hope, but the situation suddenly took a turn for the better. He was overjoyed. "That's wonderful, thank you—"
"No need to thank me so quickly. I have conditions for helping you as well."
Ye Fan was not surprised. "Please speak, Brother Shen."
"First, I want you to teach me the Dou Character Secret. Then I'll use the Dou Character Secret to negotiate with Fairy Yan."
Ye Fan nodded. They were both offering the Nine Secrets in exchange, but when spoken by people of different standing, the effect was entirely different.
"Second, I may need to borrow your Green Copper Block later!"
Ye Fan's eyes widened, as though someone had seen straight through every inch of him. "You know about that too?"
The Azure Flood Dragon King and the other two demons had