Chapter 1247: Exchange Terms
Faced with Chu Qingjue's deliberate question, the corners of Mu Yi's mouth twitched twice.
He knew that bringing up the Great Domain Alliance had stirred her resentment and resistance. That was why she had abandoned her usual habit of turning a blind eye and decided to take matters into her own hands.
For a moment, he hesitated. His gaze flickered as he looked at the person before him. At last, when her eyes grew sharper and sharper, he sighed and gave a bitter smile. "Since Junior Sister Qingjue says so, then you can handle it. If this kid is willing to cooperate, I have no objection."
Chu Qingjue silently turned her head. There was little joy in her eyes. Mu Yi's hesitation just now had already said plenty.
But this wasn't the time to discuss any of that.
She turned back, her gaze settling on Bi Fan. Seeing that he had no intention of beating around the bush, she got straight to the point. "Tell me. What do you want in exchange?"
Bi Fan gave a dry cough. The girl's persistence put him in a difficult spot. He had already refined the Inner Core—how was he supposed to hand it over now?
But he also knew that if he told these people the Inner Core was gone at this point, he would probably be done for.
When he still didn't answer, a trace of gloom appeared in Chu Qingjue's eyes. She seemed to have sensed something, and her voice unconsciously turned cold. "You'd better not try any tricks with me."
Bi Fan rubbed his nose and smiled at her without changing his expression, while his mind raced. How could he deal with the situation before him? Suddenly, inspiration struck, and a plan sprang into his mind.