Watching Yao Wenyuan and the others leave, Xuan Yuan Jingxiu felt that the matter had finally been handled properly. His expression relaxed.
He glanced at Ning Wangshu, then stepped forward and thanked him again. "Thank you for stepping in to help this time, Ning Xian Zun!"
Ning Wangshu shot him a glance and replied casually, without much interest, "All right, I told you this was a deal we'd agreed on beforehand. There's no need to thank me."
After a pause, Ning Wangshu suddenly changed tack, his tone full of persuasion. "But will you reconsider my earlier offer, Your Excellency?"
"Although we've dealt with those spineless members of the Three Immortals Sect this time, and I promised to help you once more, the Three Immortals Island Secret Realm isn't the only secret realm in this world."
"Even though I've already dealt with the people from the Supreme Immortal Gate and Shangqing Palace, there's no guarantee they won't send more people."
"And I know for a fact that other secret realms exist besides those three. How about we make another deal?"
"I'll give you the complete True Dragon Treasure Technique, and in return, I'll help you twice more. Add the time I already owe you, and that makes three chances to call on my help."
"What do you think?"
Seeing that Ning Wangshu still hadn't given up on the True Dragon Treasure Technique, Xuan Yuan Jingxiu could only smile awkwardly and say with a bitter laugh, "Ning Xian Zun, please don't make this difficult for me. I truly can't let the True Dragon Treasure Technique be passed on!"
At that, Ning Wangshu curled his lip and shook his head. "Fine. If that's what you say, I won't force you."
"But I did give you a chance. Once I've repaid the favor I