"I can negotiate terms too." Ancient One slowly set down her teacup and spoke calmly.
"Do all you Kamar-Taj mages not know how to take a joke?"
Fang Mo could not help rubbing his forehead at that. "No... can't we learn something better? Look, I'm not some heinous villain. I just want to touch it, that's all. What malicious intent could I possibly have? I'm being sincere enough already, okay?"
"You just said you wanted to show me what a dirty trick was."
Ancient One asked, "So you consider that attitude sincere? What would insincerity look like, then?"
"Ancient One, you wouldn't want anything to happen to your disciple Strange, would you?" Fang Mo responded almost instinctively. "I hope you'll carefully consider my suggestion and let me touch your Time Stone. Don't fail to appreciate my kindness."
"That does... sound rather unfriendly."
A strange expression appeared on Ancient One's face. "But are you sure you merely want to touch the Time Stone? Rather than take it from me?"
"If possible, I'd naturally prefer to borrow it for a few days."
Fang Mo spread his hands. He was not lying about that. "I want to make a wish with the Infinity Stones, but I heard I need all six. Of course, I keep my word. I'll definitely return it after I'm done."
"Are you certain?"
Ancient One looked at Fang Mo and asked.
"I'm certain."
Fang Mo nodded. The Time Stone was rather complicated to use. To truly master it, he would have to learn the relevant spells. But Fang Mo genuinely could not be bothered with such complicated things. That much had been obvious even in games; he especially hated mods with tedious, complicated content.
Even if he really wanted an Infinity Stone, Fang Mo's first choice would definitely be