Chapter 1395: Calamity Strikes (Eight)
"Great Fortune Ming King, you really are someone not to be underestimated."
Fu Qian's meaningful comment clearly gave Jiang En a bit of a shock.
After his expression shifted several times, he seemed to give up on hiding anything and put on a textbook bargaining smile.
"Since you've guessed it, there's no point in hiding it. In fact, the fact that Ming King figured this out might even make what I said earlier more believable."
"That's right. I've come across some opportunities lately, but they require me to make certain sacrifices."
"And because you have a strained relationship with your family, they aren't willing to help?"
Fu Qian gave a mocking laugh.
"Even if they were willing to help, their power would be limited. I'd be putting myself under their thumb instead."
Jiang En shook his head.
"That's not a good choice."
"Brother Jiang En... you're a clever man."
With a slight nod and another low-voiced expression of approval, Fu Qian slowly lifted the heavy iron cage and handed it over just like that.
"I've never liked wasting time. If you want it, take it."
"Then thank you, Ming King..."
Though young, Jiang En had mastered the art of keeping his composure.
Even though he'd gotten what he wanted, not a muscle in his face betrayed him. He even smiled warmly and thanked Fu Qian before reaching for it.
"I also like dealing with clever people. If Ming King is interested, I can not only accept your challenge later, but I can guarantee I'll lose."
"Hmph!"
Fu Qian merely snorted and let go.
"I'm serious."
Jiang En caught the cage without question, his smile never wavering as he stressed his point.
"After all these years, I've stopped caring so much about certain things."
"If Ming