Haggling Over the Illusionary Sparrow Branch

The Heavenly Fire gave a gentle flick, and the alcohol Qi spilling from his body was instantly refined.

Ye Kang's pressure eased considerably, but his expression remained unchanged.

Mei Luoting immediately looked astonished, then burst into laughter.

"Interesting, interesting. You're quite a character. This wine is very expensive, you know. You owe me a lot of Spirit Crystals now."

"What!"

Ye Kang was stunned. This is such a rip-off! Who plays like this? You're fishing for a confession and then punishing me for it!

Mei Luoting, however, remained utterly serious. He continued roasting the pheasant as he said, "I heard from Niannian that you found a Lost Treasure and discovered an Escape Technique inside. You even brazenly wanted to make a deal with Plum Sword Mountain Villa?"

Ye Kang's heart sank. He knew it was time to discuss business.

He was just about to speak when Mei Luoting abruptly changed the subject. "Actually, I'm more curious about something else. Niannian just begged me to rescue you, saying you'd been captured by a monster in the Three-Headed Two Luminaries Realm. How did you manage to escape?"

Ye Kang looked gratefully at Mei Niannian, then cupped his hands. "Thank you for your concern, senior. They were only three foolish monsters. I've already dealt with them."

"Impressive. You're only at the Three Palaces Realm, yet you managed to fight three opponents above your level and win. The academy really did find a great talent. If someone with your aptitude belonged to Plum Sword Mountain Villa, how wonderful that would be."

"Senior, you're joking. Plum Sword Mountain Villa is powerful and has its own strengths. Why would it need someone as insignificant as me?"

"Heh, you certainly know how to talk. If things were really as simple as you say, Plum Sword Mountain Villa