"As for you, you aren't important in my eyes. Even as a prodigy of the Demon Emperor Lineage, recovering to the early immortal realm is pretty much your absolute ceiling.
"What I need is someone who can deal with genuine experts in the middle immortal realm and late immortal realm, someone with ruthless methods. So being an immortal realm expert is merely the minimum requirement.
"As for you, Princess, please don't think too highly of yourself."
Qin Jiuge chose to lay his cards on the table. The less Gui Ling'er thought of him, the less he would think of her. After all, it went both ways.
Gui Ling'er's expression shifted repeatedly. Although she had the authority to deploy an immortal realm expert, the price was not necessarily one she could afford.
At that critical moment, the Guardian stationed nearby began to make his presence known. A voice transmitted into her body: "Your Highness, you can agree to this.
"The clan has investigated Qin Jiuge's conduct. Against his enemies, he stops at nothing, kills decisively, and is utterly ruthless. But his friends, especially the women close to him, have all landed safely and gained considerable benefits ever since he first rose to prominence.
"So this truly is a rare and wonderful opportunity for you, Your Highness.
"If you really manage to break through to the immortal realm, the benefits to you will be even more immeasurable.
"Immortal realm experts hold very high standing within the Demon Emperor Lineage. Especially as a member of the younger generation, you would be unanimously recognized by the clan's upper ranks as having the potential to reach the late immortal realm, or even its peak.
"And the earlier you break through, the higher their assessment of that potential will be. Naturally, the clan will provide you