Extortionate Demands

Extortionate Demands

After a while, Prince Xue Xing turned his gaze to Ye Xi and asked tentatively, "Young Miss, our Prince's Residence is willing to offer five hundred thousand Gold Soul Coins as an apology to Xue Beng."

"What do you think of this arrangement?"

As Prince Xue Xing spoke, his eyes remained fixed on Ye Xi's expression, hoping to discern something from it.

But to Prince Xue Xing's disappointment, Ye Xi's expression did not change in the slightest. Her Sapphire Blue eyes were like a pool of stagnant water, incapable of stirring even the smallest ripple.

"Prince Xue Xing, are you joking?"

Ye Xi looked calmly at Prince Xue Xing, though there was a faint hint of amusement in her voice.

Clearly, she was dissatisfied with the terms Xue Xing had offered.

"Young Miss, if you have any conditions, you may state them. Our Prince's Residence will do its best to meet them."

Prince Xue Xing let out a deep breath, a trace of contemplation appearing in his eyes.

He could not understand it. Ye Xi looked no older than eight or nine, so how could she be this composed?

"I want two million Gold Soul Coins, as well as the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud."

Ye Xi spoke unhurriedly, as if she were discussing some trivial matter.

"Young Miss, those are rather extortionate demands."

"Although Xue Beng was at fault first, that is no reason for you to make extortionate demands."

"Let us both take a step back. Our Prince's Residence will offer one million Gold Soul Coins as compensation for Xue Beng. What do you think?"

Prince Xue Xing clasped his hands together and began bargaining.

"Not good enough."

"Two million Gold Soul Coins and the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud. Neither can be missing. Otherwise, you will not be taking Xue Beng away."

Ye Xi's answer was decisive, leaving no room for negotiation.

Upon hearing this, Prince Xue Xing said nothing for a time, but his gaze quietly shifted toward Dugu Bo.

Dugu Bo, however, had his eyes slightly closed as he rested, making no movement and offering no opinion.

He had merely accompanied Prince Xue Xing as a formality. If they failed to reach an agreement and Ling Yuan made a move, Dugu Bo would intervene to stop Ling Yuan and take Prince Xue Xing away.

As for their negotiations, they had nothing to do with him. He was merely a Guest Elder of the Heaven Dou Empire and did not concern himself with such matters.

"Our Prince's Residence can afford two million Gold Soul Coins, but I cannot make the decision regarding the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud."

"We can offer two million Gold Soul Coins, but if you insist on the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud, then I can only return and report this matter to Xue Ye."

Prince Xue Xing looked at Ye Xi and helplessly gave his final offer.

After all, if possible, Prince Xue Xing did not want this matter brought before Xue Ye.

Needless to say, offending a force with a Titled Douluo for no reason was not good news. If this matter truly reached Xue Ye, he could easily imagine Xue Ye's furious expression.

"Then please return, Prince Xue Xing, and report the matter to Xue Ye."

Ye Xi spread her hands indifferently, her voice filled with calmness.

"Let's go."

Prince Xue Xing's expression darkened somewhat, but after glancing at Ling Yuan behind Ye Xi, he merely stood and headed out of the mansion without saying anything further.

Just as Dugu Bo was about to leave with Prince Xue Xing, Ye Xi's crisp voice rang out and stopped him directly.

"Senior Poison Douluo, I sent you a Visit Card this morning. Now that I have met you, why don't we discuss some matters here?"

Ye Xi's Sapphire Blue eyes looked toward Dugu Bo, who was preparing to leave.

Hearing Ye Xi's words, Dugu Bo could not help but stop and turn a puzzled gaze toward her.

"Brother Dugu, are you really staying?"

Prince Xue Xing looked at Dugu Bo and asked in a low voice.

"Yes. This old man will stay and see what she wishes to discuss with me."

As Dugu Bo spoke, he clasped his hands behind his back and came to sit before Ye Xi.

Seeing this, Prince Xue Xing considered it for a moment but said nothing. Instead, he left with his guards and headed straight for the Tiandou Imperial Palace.

He had to report the matter to Xue Ye. After all, no matter what, Xue Beng was Xue Ye's fourth son, and Xue Ye could not possibly ignore it.

After Prince Xue Xing left, Dugu Bo poured himself a cup of tea and asked in confusion, "Little girl, what do you wish to discuss with this old man?"

Dugu Bo's voice was calm, without much emotion.

"I heard that Senior Poison Douluo has a medicine garden in Sunset Forest, so I would like to enter and gather some herbs."

A lovely curve formed on Ye Xi's lips as her Sapphire Blue eyes looked at Dugu Bo before her.

Dugu Bo's motion of drinking tea paused. His gaze instantly sharpened, like a venomous snake poised to strike.

"How did you know?"

A trace of chill entered Dugu Bo's voice.

The medicine garden in Sunset Forest was crucial to suppressing the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Poison. It was extremely important to Dugu Bo.

After all, the further one cultivated the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Martial Soul, the greater the chance of suffering poison backlash. The medicine garden capable of suppressing the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Poison was needed not only by Dugu Bo, but also by his granddaughter, Dugu Yan.

Therefore, whether for himself or for his granddaughter Dugu Yan, the medicine garden in Sunset Forest could not be lost.

"I merely heard about it."

"Senior Poison Douluo, there is no need to get agitated. Why not hear my terms first before making a decision?"

Ye Xi showed no concern at Dugu Bo's demeanor.

There was also a Titled Douluo standing beside her, so there was no need to worry about her safety at all.

"Speak!"

Dugu Bo's words were brief, but his tone was extremely unfriendly.

"Senior Poison Douluo, the feeling of suffering backlash from the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Poison cannot be pleasant, can it?"

"My terms are this: I will detoxify you and your granddaughter, Dugu Yan. In return, the medicine garden you have in Sunset Forest will belong to me, and you will serve me for ten years."

Ye Xi raised two fingers and looked at Dugu Bo before her.

"Heh heh..."

"Little girl, this old man's title is Poison. Do you think it is possible for this old man to suffer poison backlash?"

Dugu Bo sneered. Though he showed no reaction on the surface, his eyes remained fixed on Ye Xi's expression.

"Senior Poison Douluo, whether you are poisoned or not, you should know better than I do—especially when it is cloudy and raining."

"Your strength is high, so it has not been easy for you to endure the backlash of the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Poison until now. But when your granddaughter suffers its backlash, how long she can hold on will be hard to say."

Ye Xi smiled unconcernedly and stood up.

"Senior Poison Douluo, you may consider it before making your decision."

"I am not in a hurry, but what my terms will be next time is hard to say."

Ye Xi stretched her body and prepared to head toward the mansion's Great Hall.