Ren Yingying was Ren Yingying after all. After her moment of panic, she quickly regained her composure. "Let's make a deal. What do you want—gold and silver, precious treasures, divine weapons, or secret martial arts manuals? As long as it's something I can provide, I can give it to you. With the current power of the Sun Moon Holy Cult and the Golden Snake Camp, there is almost nothing we cannot accomplish."
Madam Ruan chuckled. "Miss Ren, it seems even you cannot escape worldly conventions. In my eyes, all those vulgar things put together are not worth even one of your fingers. Your alluring body is the most perfect treasure in this world."
Hearing that, a flush crossed Ren Yingying's cheeks. It was impossible to tell whether it came from embarrassment or anger, and her voice turned icy. "Stop pretending. If you really were some lecherous flower thief, why would you waste so much breath? You would have long since... long since..." She could not bring herself to say the rest. With a cold snort, she continued, "Tell me, what exactly do you want?"
Madam Ruan gave her a surprised look, then could not help applauding. "As expected of the Saint Maiden of the Sun Moon Holy Cult. Your courage and wit are admirable. Since that is the case, I will stop wasting words. What exactly is your purpose in entering Sichuan this time?"
Ren Yingying's brows drew together slightly. "I merely came to travel and relax. There is no particular purpose." She did not know who the other party was and did not dare reveal anything, fearing it might affect her lover's grand plans.
Madam Ruan snorted. "Now that is no fun. You are still playing dumb at a time like this." As she spoke, she reached out and