Cooperation Reached, New Rewards!

The two remained in silence for a long while.

Xiao Yuan assumed she was weighing the pros and cons.

In reality, however, Ya Fei was carefully listening to his inner voice.

It was only when the inner voice ceased and there was nothing left to hear that Ya Fei spoke again.

"Helping you, little brother, is naturally no problem, but what can you give this sister?"

Her expression remained bewitching, and her voice was as soul-stirring as ever.

Although she had already learned everything from Xiao Yuan's inner voice, she still wanted to continue negotiating.

After all, she was a merchant; pursuing profit was her nature.

"I can help you solidify your position within the clan, and perhaps even help you, Miss Ya Fei, ascend to the position of clan head."

Xiao Yuan sipped his tea, his tone indifferent, as if he were discussing something mundane.

Such a bold claim made Ya Fei's red lips part slightly, but seeing his calm and collected demeanor, she hesitated for a moment.

Immediately after, she heard Xiao Yuan's inner voice.

It looks like this enchantress definitely won't believe me.

But this matter is actually very simple; it can be solved just by bringing that wandering Hai Bodong back to the Miteer Clan.

The problem is, how do I bring this up?

Not to mention whether Ya Fei even knows who Hai Bodong is, this is a bargaining chip after all; throwing it out like this definitely won't work.

Tsk, dealing with this enchantress is such a hassle. I don't know how many brain cells I've burned just in this short time.

Little did he know, Ya Fei was currently lifting her tea to take a small sip, suppressing the amusement in her heart.

What a little fool. Little brother, your inner voice has exposed all your thoughts.

This made Ya Fei find the youth before her rather adorable.

Especially with his little-adult act.

However, Ya Fei could now confirm one thing.

Regardless of whether this little genius of the Xiao Clan could predict the future, he was extremely knowledgeable about many things.

Because she did have some impression of the name Hai Bodong.

Although she had never met him, the name seemed to have appeared among the top ten powerhouses of the previous generation.

It was said that he left Jia Ma Holy City many years ago and had been missing without a trace ever since.

Furthermore, what kind of connection could this legendary figure possibly have with her clan?

After pondering for a moment, she decided to go along with Xiao Yuan's lead to see if she could extract more information regarding Hai Bodong.

Thus, Ya Fei bit her red lip with her pearly teeth and spoke slowly:

"Little brother, empty words are not proof. How can this sister believe you?"

"Heh, I knew you would ask that."

Xiao Yuan chuckled, having anticipated this.

"But before that, I'll state the ugly truth upfront: if Miss Ya Fei agrees, you will never be able to get off my pirate ship for the rest of your life. If you betray me, I can only say that I, Xiao Yuan, am not the type to cherish the fairer sex."

As he finished speaking, Xiao Yuan immediately released a trace of his aura. Ya Fei's breath hitched, and her red lips parted.

It felt as if someone had grabbed her by the throat, leaving her unable to catch her breath!

This aura was actually even more terrifying than that of Master Gu Ni, a newly advanced four-star Great Dou Shi!

In other words, the cultivation of this little genius from the Xiao Clan had already surpassed a four-star Great Dou Shi!

And it had only been a few days since the news from the Xiao Clan broke...

Watching Ya Fei's frozen smile, Xiao Yuan withdrew his aura. He reached into his Storage Ring, pulled out a porcelain bottle, placed it on the table, and pushed it toward the woman.

Ya Fei instinctively wanted to ask what it was, but Xiao Yuan gestured for her to take it out and see for herself.

Thus, Ya Fei picked up the porcelain bottle and gently tipped it onto the tray on the table.

A pill, crystalline and round like a jade bead, rolled out and came to a stop at the edge of the tray.

A rich medicinal fragrance immediately diffused into the air, causing one's heart to tremble!

A tier four pill?!

No, this should be tier five!

At this moment, Xiao Yuan explained:

"This is Marrow Cleansing Powder. Master Gu Ni should have mentioned it to you before. Consider it my sincerity."

Hearing him say this, Ya Fei's breathing instantly quickened.

A fair, slender hand slowly covered her alluring red lips, and her full chest rose and fell slightly, tracing breathtaking curves.

"Is this really... for me?"

"Mhm. As long as Miss Ya Fei agrees to this deal, it is yours."

Xiao Yuan flashed a smile of absolute certainty.

Perhaps because he had already forged a Flawless Body, the Marrow Cleansing Powder was of little use to him now.

Besides, even after giving away two, he still had six left in his possession.

What's more—

If I can buy off this little enchantress with Marrow Cleansing Powder, it's a guaranteed profit!

According to the original story, this enchantress's business and intelligence-gathering abilities are simply too formidable!

It's just a pity she lacks talent for cultivation; in this Dou Qi Continent where strength is everything, she would eventually be abandoned by her clan.

I reckon that without Xiao Yan's help in the original story, Ya Fei's best outcome would likely be becoming a tool for a political marriage.

Ya Fei: "..."

She fell silent.

Those fiery peach-blossom eyes were practically glued to the medicinal pills!

Just as Xiao Yuan had thought, how could she not be tempted?

This was Marrow Cleansing Powder!

When Master Gu Ni had approached her earlier, he mentioned this miraculous pill, which was said to be able to improve the user's aptitude.

She had seen its effects with her own eyes!

It could absolutely help her defy the heavens and change her fate!

Otherwise, it would truly be as Xiao Yuan's inner voice suggested: once her training period ended, she would, in all likelihood, be sent away by her clan as a tool for a political marriage...

As for the Xiao Yan mentioned in his inner voice, she subconsciously ignored him.

Compared to a vague, ethereal future that felt like a prophecy, as a merchant, she valued what she could see and touch right now, and she knew better how to grasp the future with her own hands!

Although Xiao Yuan didn't know what Ya Fei was thinking, he could guess a thing or two from her expression.

Therefore, when he saw Ya Fei nod, he smiled and reached out his hand toward the enchanting woman before him.

"Then, shall we wish for a pleasant cooperation?"

"Pleasant... cooperation."

Ding, congratulations on obtaining the Heaven-Slaughter Halberd.

The moment he heard the notification chime, Xiao Yuan showed the first look of stunned surprise he'd had in days.

Holy crap, that's awesome, I pulled another gold!

He never expected that this system would actually grant weapons!

No wonder I didn't hear a notification earlier; it was saving up for a big one!

Xiao Yuan was blooming with joy inside, and when he looked at Ya Fei, he felt absolutely ecstatic!

He discovered that every time he met a new woman, he would be given something good.

It was like that with Xun'er, the same with Nalan Yanran, and even more so with Ya Fei!

However, Ya Fei couldn't hear his inner thoughts at this moment; she only heard him mutter something about "saving up for a big one," and coupled with the fact that Xiao Yuan's expression had suddenly become inexplicably bright and excited, she felt a bit strange.

"Little brother, are you alright?"

"I'm fine, of course I'm fine! Sister Ya Fei, regarding the cooperation we established, I'll leave the Jialie Clan's affairs to you~ It's getting late, so I'll be heading back now."

With those words, Xiao Yuan didn't give Ya Fei a chance to speak; he stood up and left the room immediately.

Left alone, Ya Fei watched that hurried figure depart, then looked down at the medicinal pills on the tray.

She couldn't help but whisper softly:

"Little brother, you really are a strange person."