Ever since she had obtained that Spiritual Vein in Sparrow Forest, Clear Dew Mountain had become far less important to Wang Zhiyue.
Otherwise, she would not have sold it to that band of thieves before.
Now that even its few Spiritual Fields were gone, Clear Dew Mountain's value had plummeted even further.
On top of that, it was simply too far from Sparrow Forest. Managing it took time and effort, and it had long since become a burden.
Still, in order to push the price a little higher, Wang Zhiyue put on a troubled expression.
"Seedling really is a filial child, still thinking of finding a secure place for her family.
"By rights, now that we are in-laws, it would only be proper for us to lend it to you to live in.
"But Clear Dew Mountain is, after all, the foundation upon which our Wang Family's Ancestral Home stands. Its significance is extraordinary.
"If I disposed of it so casually, I truly would have a hard time explaining myself to the elders of the clan."
The moment Jiang Fu'an heard this, it became clear to him as a mirror—she was trying to raise the price.
He smoothly took over the conversation. "What Family Head Wang says makes sense. Though we have become in-laws, we should still conduct this according to the rules of trade.
"We are sincere in buying it and willing to offer a fair price. We only hope the Family Head can give us a solid figure."
"Since that is the case, then I shall speak plainly."
Wang Zhiyue analyzed the matter slowly. "When we discussed it with that band of thieves last time, the price was five thousand Spirit Stones.
"Though the Spiritual Fields are gone now, the Spirit Spring on the mountain remains.
"Moreover, the