Black Star had taken a liking to her?
Not good!
Ilya's ears shot upright, a fierce glint flashing in her four eyes!
There was not much killing intent, though—she looked more like a little dog guarding its food.
Sun Ying swiftly realized her lapse as well. She immediately withdrew her gaze and drifted several meters back, putting on an indifferent expression as she said coolly, "I was only checking whether he was injured."
"After all, he seems to be very important to you. I also don't want anything to happen to him during this mission and affect our deal."
At that, Sun Ying paused. Only after seeing that Ilya was listening intently did she add the final sentence:
"So you don't use it as an excuse to jack up the price."
As soon as she finished speaking, Joanna and the others gathered around as well.
Hearing Sun Ying say such things, their expressions could not help but turn strange.
To stop her from jacking up the price?
Big sis, had you forgotten what terms you discussed with Ilya before setting out?
Back then, you swore on the Spirit Clan's reputation that she could name whatever price she wanted!
Why were you suddenly becoming stingy now that the job was done?
Ilya was stunned as well.
But her many years of trading experience allowed her to quickly give the proper response:
"Rest assured, customer."
"I was the one who asked him to board the ship. If anything happens, I'll take full responsibility. I definitely won't pin it on you!"
"Besides, he's fine right now... right, Black Star?"
Faced with the woman's question, the long-haired youth snapped out of his daze and nodded somewhat sluggishly.
"I'm fine..."
Then, as if he had recalled something, he added in a mutter, "It's just... I