Lin Bai told Prince Chen the truth, which eased the tension in Prince Chen's heart.
As long as Lin Bai explained everything honestly, Chu and the Tianshui Sect would not fall out, and there would still be room to maneuver.
"Then you mean... this sword really exists? And the matter of the Nine Underworlds Demon Palace's treasure really isn't just a rumor circulating among the common folk?" Prince Chen put on an expression of shock.
"Your Highness, your acting is terrible. You can stop," Lin Bai said speechlessly.
"Hahaha." Prince Chen shook his head helplessly. "Nothing can escape Brother Lin's notice."
"Since that's the case, let's speak frankly!"
Prince Chen said to Lin Bai, "Whether it's the Tianshui Sect or Brother Lin himself, neither of you can swallow this treasure whole."
"Exactly." Lin Bai nodded in agreement. "That's why I've come to seek cooperation with the Imperial Family."
Lin Bai could not let Prince Chen seize the initiative, so he immediately took control of the conversation and proposed cooperation first.
"How does Brother Lin plan to cooperate?" Prince Chen asked with a beaming smile.
"We will search for the treasure together with the Imperial Family. If we find it, the Imperial Family can receive a share!" Lin Bai said to Prince Chen.
"How much is this share?" Prince Chen asked.
"Twenty percent." Lin Bai said, "A friend of mine will take twenty percent, the Imperial Family will take twenty percent, the Tianshui Sect will take twenty percent, and I will take the remaining forty percent alone."
Prince Chen listened carefully to Lin Bai's proposed distribution. He frowned thoughtfully. "Brother Lin, you should know that this sword originally belonged to the Imperial Family..."
"I know that, of course." Lin Bai nodded with a smile. "But at present, the sword is in