After leaving the teahouse, Cheng Xiao looked at the sky. It had already grown dark. That conversation had taken up quite a bit of his time; it seemed he would not make it back in time to move.
"Tempting with profit, demonstrating sincerity—she had some bearing, at least..."
Thinking back on his conversation with Qian Renxue, Cheng Xiao gained an initial understanding of her character.
She had first used spirit bones to stir his greed, then presented a token to show her sincerity. With just a few words, she had quietly dissolved the initial "alliance of mutual benefit" and spoken only of friendship. As the Crown Prince, her methods were passable.
Unfortunately, they were useless on him.
She thought three spirit bones and a token could move him? Dream on. If he really took them, who knew what tricks would be waiting for him afterward?
If it had been the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud, he might have considered it.
"It wasn't a total loss. At least we've established contact. Things will be easier from here on out. I just need to wait for that woman to take the bait..."
Passing through streets and alleys, Cheng Xiao arrived in the outer city. It was already very remote here. Most of those living in the area had come to Heaven Dou City to make a living but lacked the money to rent a place in the inner city, so they could only crowd together here.
With all sorts of people mixed together, public security was rather chaotic as well. Once night fell, people shut their doors and stayed indoors to avoid any accidents.
Cheng Xiao lived here too. His family had left him quite a bit of money, but not enough for him to live lavishly in the inner city. To cut