Xuan Su's Innuendo—She Really Wanted It

There was no doubt that Xuan Su was trying to win him over, but she had also genuinely and thoughtfully considered his interests, without the slightest trace of pretense.

Although their relationship was inseparable from mutual benefit, Wu Yun had clearly gained far too many substantial benefits from Xuan Su here!

"Oh my, Little Yun, that mouth of yours is practically dripping with honey. So sweet. You've made your sister's heart feel all warm inside. Meeting a little brother like you may have been the greatest fortune of my life. If I were a few years younger, I would definitely have held on tight to such an outstanding man as you!"

Xuan Su continued teasing him with a smile. Wu Yun did not know whether she meant it as polite banter or sincerely, but as she looked at him, her eyes held an unusually tender, watery light. Deep within them was a faint trace of disappointment. She seemed to truly regret being a few years older!

Wu Yun examined Xuan Su's lovely face, then sat up straight and said, "Sister, you're being too modest. There isn't the slightest trace of time on your face. If we did not know each other so well, anyone seeing us outside would only think you were my younger sister. How could they possibly call you my older sister?

"Look at your skin too—smooth as snow, delicate as a baby's. How many women could compare to you?

"And your grace and charm are no less than those shy, inexperienced young girls.

"Perhaps some people enjoy sour plums in spring!

"But I believe more people would rather eat peaches in summer!

"This little brother is currently devoted to martial arts and spiritual power, with no mind to marry or have children. Otherwise, I would definitely shamelessly barge into Sister Xuan Su's bedchamber, even if you called me a hooligan!"

Wu Yun said it without the slightest shame. Though his words were somewhat frivolous, there was no falsehood in them—they came from the heart. He had never been some upright gentleman. At his core, he was still a lustful pervert; he merely acted more proper on ordinary days.

In truth, Xuan Su was not that old, at most around thirty. Nor was she merely retaining her charm—she was at the height of it. Though she had never been married, she possessed an enchanting, alluring beauty even more captivating than that of a married woman.

Furthermore, she was at the Minor Completion Core Formation Stage. In this world, a woman's peak beauty could be maintained for a very long time depending on the strength of her cultivation.

Thus, for at least the coming decades, Xuan Su's appearance would not change. Like fine wine, she would only become more intoxicating.

Wu Yun believed that whether they were Cao scoundrels or men about to become Cao scoundrels, they would all become infatuated with a woman like Xuan Su!

Even Xuan Su, who had struggled in the business world for many years and met all kinds of men, could not help blushing after hearing Wu Yun's words.

He had truly flirted straight into her heart! Xuan Su's body heated up, her chest trembling slightly as she could not stop her heart from racing.

Once upon a time, she had believed that she would never be moved by a man's sweet talk. She thought she had already seen through worldly men, and that words alone could never stir her heart.

Otherwise, she would not have kept herself pure until this age!

"Little Yun, you really do have a silver tongue. You even tease your sister. That mouth of yours will surely fool plenty of women in the future," Xuan Su chided, yet there was not the slightest blame in her eyes. Instead, her face was flushed like peach blossoms.

"I spend most of my time cultivating. I have no mind to fool girls. If Sister Xuan Su did not look like this, then even if I wanted to praise you, I would not be able to find the words!" Wu Yun sighed.

"Oh my, stop, stop. If you keep talking, your sister will not be able to bear parting with you." Xuan Su waved her hand and turned slightly to the side, refusing to let Wu Yun see her expression.

"Haha, all right, I'll stop, I'll stop!"

Wu Yun had never expected even battle-hardened Xuan Su to react like this.

"Then let's return to business!"

Wu Yun said, "As for the Blood Wolf Gang's territory, Sister, tell President Xia when you return that the Ten Thousand Gold Merchant Association can take it over. Just leave two estates in the city for my Mad Blade Martial Arts School and the Lin Family!"

Under the current circumstances, although Lin Dong and he had killed Yue Shan and Gui Yan, they would not have obtained these gains at all if the Ten Thousand Gold Merchant Association had not promptly raided the Blood Wolf Gang's base.

Furthermore, given the situation in Qingyang Town, it was simply unrealistic for their two families to swallow the Blood Wolf Gang's territory with their current strength.

The Ten Thousand Gold Merchant Association had shown them kindness, and if Wu Yun did not return it in kind, then no matter how strong he became, they would not draw close to him again in the future.

Ever since he first came into contact with the Ten Thousand Gold Merchant Association, when he had still been seeking protection, Xuan Su had directly given him an Offering Elder stipend of one hundred thousand Yang Yuan Stones. Later, at the Elixir Immortal Pool, he had practically taken all the opportunities for himself. At the critical moment of his breakthrough, Xia Wanjin had even generously called on everyone to contribute medicinal herbs and Spirit Pills to help him.

Every one of these actions showed the Ten Thousand Gold Merchant Association's extreme goodwill. It was not merely a favor—it could even be called a debt of gratitude.

No matter how incredible Wu Yun's talent was, how great his potential was, or how strong he became, this was the basic principle of being a person.

Others valued you, invested in you, and even tried to please you not because they expected to gain nothing from you.

Even a lapdog would leave after licking long enough.

If you gave others no benefits at all, then even if you became the Martial Ancestor, no one would bother flattering you! Xuan Su said, "Haha, little brother, you truly are straightforward. Before I came, the president guessed that you would certainly do this. Your sister understands your circumstances, so the estates have already been reserved for you—the former headquarters of the Blood Wolf Gang and the Ghost Blade Sect.

"However, we cannot let little brother suffer a loss either. The president's intention is that you and the Merchant Association conquered this territory together. Since we are taking over the territory, the portion belonging to you and Lin Dong will be considered sold to us. Once all the territory has been received and accounted for, the Merchant Association will pay your share in a single sum, either in Yang Yuan Stones or Yang Yuan Pills."

Wu Yun said, "The president is too courteous. There is no need for this. You have already given us ninety percent of the existing treasures taken in the raid. One million Yang Yuan Stones are enough to buy Yue Shan and Gui Yan's lives! Please return and decline the president's kind offer for me!"

Wu Yun swallowed... You were giving far too much!

Yet Xuan Su glanced around, then lowered herself with a serious expression and whispered quietly,

"Little Yun, listen to your sister. The Merchant Association's money will just sit there otherwise, and sooner or later, we can earn it back—and earn even more. Since you have already accepted one million Yang Yuan Stones, this little bit more makes no difference. You have good talent and enormous potential, so you will certainly need more cultivation resources. Take these Yang Yuan Pills and cultivate well. Strive to become a powerhouse who can look down upon the entire Great Yan Dynasty as soon as possible!"

"You should be able to tell that the president intends to place a heavy bet on you. He thinks highly of you and believes that you will become a powerhouse renowned throughout the dynasty in the near future. Of course, your sister believes in you too!"

"So do not hesitate. Just take them with peace of mind. When the day comes that you become a supreme powerhouse, repaying the Merchant Association for this small favor will be no more than a wave of your hand."

After Xuan Su finished speaking, she raised her head to look at Wu Yun, only to see his eyes already sunk deep into the ravines!

A rosy flush appeared on her face. She then tapped Wu Yun on the head with her jade-like hand and said meaningfully, "Little brother, you need to broaden your horizons!"

Wu Yun raised his head, looking utterly serious and righteous. "Sister Xuan Su, my perspective was too narrow. Unlike Sister Xuan Su, you have deep valleys in your heart and far-reaching vision!"

"Please tell President Xia that I accept this favor!"

"Sister Xuan Su, you too!"

Xuan Su's expression suddenly turned gentle as she said shyly, "Then you must grow stronger quickly, little brother. Your sister will wait for the day you reach the pinnacle of martial arts and achieve success as a Rune Master, then come repay your sister!"

Uh—Wu Yun's scalp tingled... Sister, were you implying something about what I said earlier, about focusing on martial arts and spiritual power with no intention of marrying or having children?

Did you really expect me to barge into your bedchamber!!!

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