A Woman's Lot Is Not Easy

The matter was resolved. Qin Guan turned and walked to Jiang Lianyue's side, "Miss Jiang, may we speak privately?"

Jiang Lianyue nodded, and the two walked off into the distance.

"Rou'er, why aren't you following them?" Nan Yunqi asked urgently, rushing to Nan Rou's side as he watched the two disappear into the small grove.

Jiang Lianyue's beauty was in no way inferior to Nan Rou's, and her status was noble. It was difficult for men to resist the temptation of such a woman.

"My husband has something to discuss with her; me following would just be a bother," Nan Rou said nonchalantly.

Last time at the Nan Family, she had been afraid of losing Qin Guan. Now that she and Qin Guan were truly husband and wife, she naturally had nothing to worry about.

Besides, one couldn't tie down a man. Her job was to fulfill her duties as a wife and serve her husband well. Other things were not her concern.

"You foolish girl!"

Seeing Nan Rou's indifference, Nan Yunqi was furious!

Meanwhile, Qin Guan and Jiang Lianyue stopped beneath a large tree.

Qin Guan looked at Jiang Lianyue and smiled, "Miss Jiang, the Black Armored Army of the Wei Kingdom saved my wife. How about we give that Jade Bone Immortal Orchid Grass to them?"

Hearing this, Jiang Lianyue's delicate eyebrows immediately furrowed in displeasure. "Qin Guan, if you're not going to help me, you're even asking me to give it up willingly. I can't believe you'd think of something like that!"

This girl has quite a temper.

Qin Guan hadn't expected Jiang Lianyue to react so strongly. He glanced at her and suddenly noticed the saber in her hand.

A Spirit Weapon?

How could someone of Jiang Lianyue's status and position still be using a Spirit Weapon? It seemed Qingzhou was indeed a barren land, just as Master had said.

On the Yuanyang Continent, weapons were graded by quality: Mortal Weapon, Spirit Weapon, Soul Weapon, Life Weapon, Profound Weapon, Immortal Weapon, Divine Weapon, Dao Weapon, and Emperor Weapon.

"Um, what do you think of this saber?" Qin Guan suddenly took out a snow-white Spring Embroidered Saber and asked tentatively.

"A Soul Weapon!"

Seeing the exquisite Spring Embroidered Saber in Qin Guan's hand, Jiang Lianyue's beautiful eyes lit up.

Soul Weapons alone were enough to cause fierce competition among the major powers in Qingzhou, yet Qin Guan had produced a saber of the Soul Weapon grade!

"What?" Jiang Lianyue raised an eyebrow and looked at Qin Guan.

"It's for you," Qin Guan said, handing the Spring Embroidered Saber to Jiang Lianyue.

"Really?" Jiang Lianyue was somewhat disbelieving. A Soul Weapon-grade saber was incredibly valuable. He was just giving it away?

"How about you take this saber, and give up the Immortal Grass?" Qin Guan asked with a smile.

Hearing this, Jiang Lianyue hesitated.

"If Miss Jiang is having trouble, I won't force you. I was planning to give you this saber anyway," Qin Guan said with a smile.

Jiang Lianyue looked surprised. "You were planning to give it to me?"

Qin Guan replied, "Thanks to Miss Jiang informing me about this secret realm, and I'll need to rely on Miss Jiang to gather more information about Senior Yang's whereabouts in the future."

"It seems Young Master Qin obtained what he wanted from this secret realm?" Jiang Lianyue asked, her beautiful eyes looking at Qin Guan.

"I only got a little of what I wanted," Qin Guan said with a smile.

Speaking of which, Qin Guan quickly added, "Of course, my help won't be for nothing. If Miss Jiang needs anything in the future, I will do my best to assist."

Hearing this, Jiang Lianyue snatched the Spring Embroidered Saber from Qin Guan's hand. "I want the Jade Bone Immortal Orchid Grass. Go and snatch it for me!"

Qin Guan was speechless at Jiang Lianyue's request. This woman was truly calculating.

Just then, a figure suddenly appeared in the distance, standing tall and proud. A striking red robe made her stand out.

Wei Hongyan, exuding an air of arrogance, walked over.

She came to Qin Guan's side and bowed, "Wei Hongyan pays her respects to Young Master Qin."

Qin Guan nodded. "Miss Wei, is there something you need?"

"If Young Master Qin can help me with a favor, I can let Miss Jiang have the Jade Bone Immortal Orchid Grass," Wei Hongyan said.

"What favor?" Qin Guan looked at Wei Hongyan.

"If Young Master Qin can train the Black Armored Army for me for a month, I will not only give the Jade Bone Immortal Orchid Grass to Miss Jiang but also offer ten million Gold Coins as remuneration," Wei Hongyan said sincerely.

She had already witnessed Qin Guan's strength. The Wei Kingdom was currently facing internal and external troubles, and the Black Armored Army was in dire need of a physical combat instructor like Qin Guan. If they could receive his training and guidance, the overall strength of the Black Armored Army would undoubtedly increase significantly.

Qin Guan frowned slightly, then smiled after a moment, "Miss Wei, I'm afraid I cannot agree."

"Ten million Gold Coins, plus five Low-grade Spirit Stones!" Seeing Qin Guan refuse, Wei Hongyan hesitated slightly before speaking again.

Spirit Stones were extremely rare and precious. One Low-grade Spirit Stone was worth three million Gold Coins. Five Low-grade Spirit Stones amounted to fifteen million Gold Coins, which was the limit she could offer.

"Princess Wei is truly generous!" Jiang Lianyue couldn't help but gasp at Wei Hongyan's offer.

Wei Hongyan ignored Jiang Lianyue, her sharp, bright eyes fixed on Qin Guan.

"Miss Wei, it's not a matter of money. I don't have the time. If I had the time, I would be interested in earning that money," Qin Guan said with a wave of his hand and a smile.

"Is Young Master Qin afraid that the Spirit Sword Academy will harm the Nan Family?" Wei Hongyan asked.

Qin Guan nodded. "That is one reason."

Wei Hongyan fell silent. Qin Guan had just killed an Elder of the Spirit Sword Academy. If the Wei Kingdom intervened, it would be a direct challenge to the Spirit Sword Academy. The consequences of offending the Spirit Sword Academy at this time were something the Wei Kingdom could not bear.