Guo Ziyu stopped and studied Chen Mo from head to toe for a long while, her eyes filled with shock.
Come to think of it, that expression of hers... really did make Chen Mo feel a little uneasy.
Had he asked for too much?
Actually, Chen Mo had never planned to follow Li Yuanlong... If Guo Ziyu thought he was asking for the moon and turned him down, he'd be the one losing out.
But Chen Mo felt there was no need to panic.
Negotiations were like that.
You had to take it one step at a time.
If the other party refused, he could lower his demands a little. Maybe half of the Bright Jade Skill... that wasn't out of the question either.
But he still had to put on a show.
Guo Ziyu kept a straight face and said, "The Bright Jade Skill is Black Mountain Stronghold's top-tier Inner Family True Skill... I do have other Exorcism techniques you can choose from, Young Master Mo."
Chen Mo immediately clasped his hands and said, "Thank you, Miss Ziyu, for giving me information and the Peachwood Sword earlier. I'll remember your kindness. If you ever need my help, just say the word."
With that, Chen Mo turned and left, walking away with great resolve.
But inwardly, he prayed, Hurry up and call me back. Hurry...
After he'd gone about ten steps, he heard Guo Ziyu's voice behind him.
"Young Master Mo, you certainly have an appetite... Fine. I'll agree."
Her voice was hoarse and low, with a sinister edge to it.
But to Chen Mo at that moment, it sounded sweeter than the music of heaven.
Chen Mo stopped abruptly, suppressing his elation. He turned back to Guo Ziyu, clasped one hand in greeting, and asked, "When will you give