Although Zhao Fu knew Su Yuyan was with Flower Moon, he still would not release her. Miao Qianmeng had already been conferred as a consort and supplied phoenix aura to the Imperial Phoenix Statue; her value was far greater than that of the others. Thus, Zhao Fu refused, saying, "Sorry, Miss Su, but I cannot agree to that."
Su Yuyan was not surprised. Still wearing a faint smile, she said, "Our Flower Moon can assist Great Qin in achieving hegemony. With Flower Moon's support, Great Qin should find many things much easier."
Zhao Fu was slightly tempted. With the support of the vast Flower Moon organization, Great Qin would lack neither supplies nor intelligence. It truly would make things much more convenient and allow Great Qin to develop faster.
But Zhao Fu still refused. On one hand, the phoenix aura Miao Qianmeng provided was rather important. On the other, Zhao Fu did not want any faction infiltrating Great Qin right now. Only when Great Qin was truly powerful would he consider cooperating with them.
Su Yuyan was somewhat surprised. Logically speaking, Zhao Fu had no reason to refuse. Great Qin and Flower Moon working together would bring enormous benefits, so why would he reject it? It was merely the release of a hostage—something so simple. Before such tremendous benefits, it should not have counted for anything.
"Can you tell me why?" Su Yuyan asked, her beautiful eyes fixed on Zhao Fu.
Zhao Fu gave a light laugh. How could he possibly tell her that? He said directly, "She will never be released, no matter what. There's no need for you to say more. If there's nothing else, I'll be leaving first."
Su Yuyan froze upon hearing this. From Zhao Fu's tone, why did it sound as though their Fourteenth Sister