I Refuse

As they continued to exchange blows, ten moves quickly passed.

Jun Xuehan held the Silver Dragon Spear against Elder Ying's neck, and the outcome of the contest was obvious.

Ye Qing smiled and said, "Truly, heroes have emerged from among the young since ancient times. Our Nine Heart Begonia Family can join your Wind Snow Pavilion, but I have one condition."

Jun Xuehan retrieved the Silver Dragon Spear, sat back down in the chair, and adopted a posture of listening attentively.

Ye Qing waved to Elder Ying, and after Elder Ying walked out of the hall, he slowly said, "Our Nine Heart Begonia Martial Soul is passed down through a single lineage. In each generation, there can only be one Soul Master who inherits the Nine Heart Begonia Martial Soul. However, our Nine Heart Begonia possesses terrifying healing abilities. No matter how severe the injury, as long as there is only one breath left, it can basically be saved."

"Although the Nine Heart Begonia is a top-tier Support System Martial Soul on the continent, Support System Martial Soul have a common problem: they lack the Ability to Protect Oneself and need powerful Battle Soul Master to protect them."

"So I want to find a talented young man for my daughter, someone who can stand on his own in the future. If you agree, we're all on the same side. We'd even have the Nine Heart Begonia Family do our best to help you build the Wind Snow Pavilion, no problem at all."

"Moreover, my daughter's talent is considered genius among the younger generation..."

Before Ye Qing could finish speaking, Jun Xuehan waved her hand to interrupt him, saying, "Thank you for your kindness, Patriarch Ye, but I choose to decline."

Hearing Jun Xuehan's firm words, which left no room for negotiation, Ye Qing couldn't help but feel astonished.

Family Marriage Alliance are very common in sects or clans. However, their family doesn't need Jun Xuehan to give anything in return; on the contrary, they get a daughter for free. It's a win-win situation with no downsides. Ye Qing couldn't understand why Jun Xuehan refused.

"Patriarch Ye, you can change your terms, but please don't bring up the terms you just mentioned. If you don't agree to join, we won't bother you any further." Jun Xuehan smoothed her hair and looked quietly at Ye Qing.

"The conditions I mentioned are beneficial to both of us. I don't quite understand why you refused," Ye Qing asked, somewhat puzzled.

"I can refuse whenever I want. Do I need a reason?" Jun Xuehan said calmly.

"In that case, our family cannot join your Wind Snow Pavilion." Ye Qing smiled apologetically.

"Farewell," Jun Xuehan said calmly, then stood up and prepared to leave.

"Wait, although our family cannot join your Wind Snow Pavilion, we can support each other." Ye Qing said, trying to persuade them to stay as they left.

"Support each other?" Jun Xuehan paused, turning to look at Ye Qing.

Ye Qing nodded slightly and said, "That's right, it's about mutual support, with each side getting what they need. Our family is incredibly wealthy and has abundant resources, so our Nine Heart Begonia Family can provide you with resources. In return, if our Nine Heart Begonia Family encounters any difficulties, you'll need to lend a helping hand."

"But our family and your Wind Snow Pavilion are not in a vassal relationship, but an ally relationship. To show our sincerity, our family will take full responsibility for the establishment of the Wind Snow Pavilion and the initial resources."

Ye Qing spoke softly, a faint smile appearing on her face.

"That sounds good. We can discuss it in detail." Jun Xuehan thought for a moment and nodded in agreement.

Jun Xuehan sat back down in her chair, waiting for Ye Qing to speak, while also quietly pondering Ye Qing's words about mutual support.

Ye Qing said, "As I just said, our family is responsible for the initial establishment and resources of the Wind Snow Pavilion, but this responsibility is not unpaid. After all, our family cannot always encounter difficulties and need the help of your Wind Snow Pavilion."

"Therefore, once the Wind Snow Pavilion is fully operational, it will need to return 10% of its annual revenue and resources to our family. Furthermore, the Wind Snow Pavilion will reserve a place for our family, a place for our family to join."

"What do you think?" Ye Qing asked Jun Xuehan.

"Is this 10% income a continuous amount, or is it enough to repay the resources you've contributed?" Jun Xuehan asked thoughtfully.

"It doesn't have to be paid off, and it doesn't have to be repaid. Just take 70% of what your Wind Snow Pavilion takes. The remaining 30% is not needed," Ye Qing said.

"Seventy percent, plus reserving a spot, is that all?" Jun Xuehan asked.

"And when our family encounters difficulties, your Wind Snow Pavilion needs to lend a helping hand," Ye Qing added.

"We will help within the capabilities of our Wind Snow Pavilion, but we are powerless to help if it exceeds our capabilities. After all, I will not attempt to fight a losing battle." Jun Xuehan nodded slightly.

Ye Qing thought for a moment and then agreed, saying softly, "Okay, let's seal the deal with a high five."

As she spoke, Ye Qing extended a fair hand.

Jun Xuehan also extended her palm and struck Ye Qing's palm together.

After three taps, both of them withdrew their hands.

"I have some matters to attend to recently and may have to leave Heaven Dou City for a while. During this period, I will have Senior Yang Wudi come to the Nine Heart Begonia Family to obtain the funds and resources that our Wind Snow Pavilion needs," Jun Xuehan said softly.

On the surface, the conditions proposed by Ye Qing seemed quite good. The only important point was that the Nine Heart Begonia Family would encounter difficulties and need the help of the Wind Snow Pavilion.

But Jun Xuehan didn't care much about this at all. He was just playing the game of getting something for nothing. Although he had to repay the resources he took from the Nine Heart Begonia Family, it wasn't a big problem.

As long as the Wind Snow Pavilion can be fully operational, it's only natural to repay the resources that have been consumed.

As for whether offering assistance exceeded the capabilities of the Wind Snow Pavilion, that was not up to Jun Xuehan to decide.

"Sure, we're allies now. If you need resources, just come and take them." Ye Qing smiled, his smile very gentle.

With these two conditions in place, the Nine Heart Begonia Family has an extra way out, so that they won't be left isolated and helpless if something really happens.

Therefore, this is a mutually beneficial thing for both the Wind Snow Pavilion and the Nine Heart Begonia Family.

In the early stages Wind Snow Pavilion needs resources, which the Nine Heart Begonia Family will provide. Once the Wind and Wind Snow Pavilion has established a firm foothold on the continent, they will observe the situation and developments. If things don't look good, or if the Nine Heart Begonia Family encounters difficulties, they will use the current conditions to join the Wind Snow Pavilion.

I'll post two updates tonight. I'm still feeling a bit unwell after the IV drip. I'll start making up for the missed updates and adding extra chapters tomorrow during the day. I hope you readers can understand.