Cheng Xiao naturally would not say it outright. His knowledge of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well was limited, and the original work's descriptions were nowhere near enough to keep the two of them hooked.
Therefore, he had to be strategic—how could he use limited information to maximize his gains?
"If I can explain this spring's origins, Your Excellency, could you agree to take me there for a look?" Cheng Xiao asked with a smile.
"Sure." Dugu Bo nodded without hesitation.
Seeing Dugu Bo agree so readily, Cheng Xiao could not help leaning back.
What was going on? He had thought there would be some bargaining, so why had Dugu Bo agreed just like that? All the words Cheng Xiao had prepared had gone to waste, like punching cotton.
Still doubtful, Cheng Xiao's eyes shifted toward Ye Renxin. "Sir, you saw that. His Excellency agreed. Please be my witness, so His Excellency cannot go back on his word afterward."
"Hmph!" Dugu Bo snorted. "I'm a dignified Titled Douluo. Would I really deceive a child like you? Get on with it!"
Ye Renxin laughed heartily and said with a smile, "Fine, I'll be your witness today. Even if he doesn't agree, I'll take you there myself. He won't stop me."
"Grandpa, I want to go too." Ye Lingling had been eating when she heard this. She looked up at Ye Renxin, then at Cheng Xiao. After lowering her head in thought, she timidly raised her hand.
"Of course, of course. Lingling can come too." Ye Renxin's eyes were full of affection. If his granddaughter asked for something, how could he refuse? He did not have much time left, so naturally he wanted to fulfill more of her wishes.
Dugu Yan was dumbfounded. Hadn't they just said she was not allowed