Human Favors Settled

In the garden of the Saint Orchid Family, Lin Yu and Saint Orchid Kui sat side by side in a hovercar driven by the old butler, smoothly traversing the Saint Orchid Family.

"How could you possibly think I would abandon the Nightless Sky Huo Le and switch allegiance to you?" Lin Yu asked helplessly, looking at Saint Orchid Kui's deadpan eyes. "Don't you know that my biggest backer in the Nightless Sky Family is actually the Family Head? Even if I were to betray them... I should be looking for the Nightless Sky Huo Shu."

"Because this is the first time you've come to the Saint Orchid Family alone. You've always come with Nightless Sky Huo Le before, and you always came to see Saint Orchid Lai," Saint Orchid Kui said somewhat awkwardly. "It's precisely because I know you have a close relationship with the Nightless Sky Family Head that I couldn't help but wonder... If you really switched sides to me, wouldn't I be bypassing Nightless Sky Huo Shu and Nightless Sky Huo Le, and directly gaining the support of their mother?"

"Then why don't you just go?"

Lin Yu countered with a question.

He also remembered that the Nightless Sky Family Head had vaguely complained that neither Saint Orchid Lai nor Saint Orchid Kui had ever thought of visiting her directly to try and gain her support.

Unexpectedly, Saint Orchid Kui's expression changed slightly, and she shook her head.

"What a joke! That's the chosen one of the Nightless City family head, the God of Wisdom. Moreover, he was the one who truly crushed all competitors and wiped out all opponents in the previous struggle for succession among the seven sons of the Nightless City family and the three factions' struggle within the Truth Company. He directly revived the declining Nightless City family and revitalized the Truth Company, which was almost torn apart. He even created three advanced alchemy techniques. He is a formidable figure who combines top-notch political strategist, entrepreneur, and alchemist all in one. Even my father and grandfather, the two generations of heads of the Saint Lan family, spoke highly of him and even showed considerable fear!"

"Admittedly, my uncle was once her legal husband... but he's been gone for so many years, how could I dare to use that relationship to curry favor?" Saint Orchid Kui said seriously. "Don't think that just because you were lucky enough to win her favor, it's easy to please her..."

At this point, Saint Orchid Kui's face showed an envious expression. "This is an incredible opportunity!"

Lin Yu was somewhat surprised to hear Saint Orchid Kui say that.

Tribe Leader of a Royal Nobles and Chosen of God of the Deity, Lin Yu knew that the other party was definitely not a simple character.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have been so attentive and cautious when meeting the other party.

But...

Through Saint Orchid Kui's attitude, Lin Yu realized that although he already thought highly of the Nightless Sky Family Head, he seemed to have underestimated her somewhat.

This person seems to be one of the most powerful even among the Tribe Leader of Royal Nobles!

"In short, if I can really please her and get a word or two of guidance or affirmation, it would be a big step towards becoming the Family Head, and I might even get a marriage agreement with Nightless Sky Fire Apricot," Saint Orchid Kui said seriously. "But if I offend her, forget about Miss Fire Apricot and the position of Family Head... I might even be exiled to the Great Wilderness to work with the Pioneer Team to reclaim land, patrol the patrol team, or even supervise the construction team in the Great Wilderness People's stronghold!"

Listening to Saint Orchid Kui's words, Lin Yu couldn't help but exclaim, "That's really exaggerated..."

This reflection isn't solely about the Nightless Sky Family Head.

Some of them were also directed at Saint Orchid Kui —this kid, even at this point, is still thinking about the Nightless Sky Fire Apricot!

"Wait, you're not going to use this relationship to try and win over the Nightless Sky Fire Apricot, are you?"

Saint Orchid Kui suddenly became alert.

"How is that possible!"

Lin Yu said helplessly.

Saint Orchid Kui didn't seem entirely reassured, but she still nodded slowly, feigning ease. "I believe you're not such a despicable person, and you wouldn't use this method to go against Miss Fire Apricot's will..."

"But then again, are you really not considering giving up the Nightless Sky Huo Le and forming an alliance with me?"

"What good would it do me to come here?" Lin Yu sighed. "You Royal Nobles, really, if you want me to come, you should at least think about what benefits you can offer me?"

Saint Orchid Kui pondered for a moment, then said, "I can secure you a seat in the Council of the City That Never Sleeps, or even a title... then you'll be Baron Sherlock."

"Your offer doesn't even sound as good as the position of President of Truth Company that the Nightless Sky Huo Shu offered me."

"And my friendship, too?"

Saint Orchid Kui asked again.

Lin Yu sighed, "Would anyone really defect to you because of this?"

"Yes, that's why my butler, Barry, switched sides from Saint Orchid Lai to me," Saint Orchid Kui said, a hint of disdain flashing across her face as she spoke of her elder brother. "Saint Orchid Lai doesn't understand people at all; he only knows how to bind people with interests and intimidate them with power... This kind of approach won't work in our Saint Orchid Family."

The mobility scooter slowly came to a stop in front of a three-story mansion.

"We've arrived. This is my 'Kui Mansion'," the Servant said, leading the two out of the car. As they walked into the mansion, Saint Orchid Kui added, "By the way, Barry is doing well and is recuperating inside. You can go see him if you'd like."

"The family Doctor said it was all thanks to your timely intervention, otherwise he might have really been in grave danger—I owe you a huge favor."

Saint Orchid Kui once again expressed her sincere gratitude.

The mansion's main gate was wide open, revealing a lavishly furnished hall filled with bright, warm colors and various swords, weapons, animal specimens, and skulls hanging on the walls.

"Visiting Barry is out of the question; let the patient rest," Lin Yu said politely, then added, "As for the favor... I'm here to ask for it back."

"So fast?"

Saint Orchid Kui was somewhat surprised.

"What, you're just being polite with me?"

Lin Yu asked, Saint Orchid Kui quickly shook her head.

"Of course not, please tell me."

"It's best to discuss this when no one is around."

Lin Yu said.

Saint Orchid Kui waved her hand generously. "What are you saying? These servants have been with me since childhood, and they are all trustworthy..."

"Alright, then I'll just say this: I know you recently went to Gray Street Three in the Outer City to pick up a..."

"Hey! Hey! Hey!"

Saint Orchid Kui shouted loudly, interrupting Lin Yu's words.

"Mr. Sherlock, this is, after all, your private matter. Let's go to the study to discuss it in detail!"

Saint Orchid Kui spoke, then looked at the servants around her.

"I said, Mr. Sherlock is my Distinguished Guest. You all need to hurry up and prepare tea, tidy up the guest rooms, and get some food for the dining room—do I need to teach you that?"

"Furthermore, I have something important to discuss with him, and no one is allowed to approach him until we come out—nor is anyone else allowed to approach him!"

"Did you understand?"

"Clear!"

The Servant greeted them in an orderly fashion, and then left one by one.

In an instant, only Lin Yu and Saint Orchid Kui could be seen in the vast mansion hall.

Saint Orchid Kui breathed a sigh of relief and nudged Lin Yu: "Come on, let's go talk in the study!"