Cooperation Reached

"Yes, Sect Master Ning."

Ning Fengzhi asked, "How is this thing used?"

Hearing this, Dongfang Yu picked up a cigarette.

Click!

"Hiss!" Dongfang Yu exhaled a ring of smoke.

Ning Fengzhi followed his example, lit a cigarette, and took a puff.

"Whew~"

"This..." Ning Fengzhi secretly marveled. This thing was quite satisfying to smoke.

"And how much does this item sell for?"

Dongfang Yu exhaled a ring of smoke, smiled, and said, "Ten Silver Soul Coins per pack, twenty cigarettes per pack."

Ning Fengzhi nodded slightly. "That is reasonable enough."

"For this exclusive agency arrangement, we will still choose your sect. The profit share will remain thirty percent," Dongfang Yu added.

"Hm?" Ning Fengzhi was somewhat surprised. He had thought the share would be reduced, since this thing would certainly bring in more profit than sanitary pads.

Only women bought sanitary pads, but cigarettes were different. Though they were much cheaper, there were simply too many potential buyers. Men, women, young, and old could all buy them.

"Was this Her Holiness the Pope's intention?" Ning Fengzhi probed.

At that moment, Mark answered, "His Holiness instructed that Young Master Dongfang's wishes are her wishes."

Ning Fengzhi narrowed his eyes slightly. Dongfang Yu was no simple child. Then he smiled. "Very well. Then Ning will not waste words."

His original intention of raising the price vanished without a trace. Since they were already being so generous, he ought to know when to be satisfied.

"Then may our cooperation be pleasant, Sect Master Ning." Dongfang Yu grinned.

"Pleasant cooperation. I will send people to Spirit Hall to handle the follow-up work," Ning Fengzhi replied.

"Little Brother Dongfang has traveled so far to come here. Why not let Ning fulfill his duties as host?" Ning Fengzhi had already changed the way he addressed him to little brother.

I've been waiting for you to say that. Dongfang Yu chuckled inwardly.

"Then many thanks, Sect Master Ning."

After Dongfang Yu and Mark left.

Ning Fengzhi looked at Chen Xin and asked, "Uncle Sword, what do you think of him?"

Chen Xin considered for a moment. "Neither arrogant nor impetuous, neither servile nor overbearing. Mature and experienced."

Ning Fengzhi nodded slightly. That was what he thought as well. This negotiation had gone far too smoothly. Dongfang Yu did not seem like a child at all; he spoke without the slightest ambiguity and acted without dragging his feet.

Such boldness appearing in a child was truly incredible.

It seemed... his mind was not on this cooperation at all. He had been rather perfunctory and casual about it.

Led by a maid, Dongfang Yu and Mark arrived at a room.

"You may give any orders if needed, my lords. This servant will wait outside the door," the maid said respectfully.

"Go on," Dongfang Yu said casually.

Mark looked at Dongfang Yu, seeming to want to speak but hesitating.

Dongfang Yu smiled faintly. "Bishop Mark, do you think I was foolish for giving up so much profit?"

"I would not dare," Mark said respectfully. The Pope had instructed him to obey Dongfang Yu in all things.

"Though we gave up quite a bit of profit, we also obtained what we wanted. Teacher will not be angry, so rest assured." Dongfang Yu casually explained.

"How far is it from here to Heaven Dou City?"

Mark answered instinctively, "Around two hours away."

Dongfang Yu said, "Mm, I understand."

Two hours later.

Ning Fengzhi held a banquet and properly entertained Dongfang Yu and Mark.

"Little Brother Dongfang, when do you plan to return to Spirit Hall?"

Dongfang Yu took a sip of wine and sighed. "Teacher is still waiting for my news. This junior plans to return tomorrow."

Seeing that Dongfang Yu did not seem very happy, Ning Fengzhi asked, "Little Brother Dongfang, you seem to be in low spirits?"

"Sigh, I had originally planned to visit Heaven Dou City. I heard that Heaven Dou Royal Academy is filled with exceptional talents," Dongfang Yu said.

"Oh, that is easy enough. Heaven Dou City is not far from my sect anyway. I can send someone to take you there, and it will not delay tomorrow's journey." Ning Fengzhi smiled. So he wanted to test the foundations of the Heaven Dou Empire's younger generation.

"In that case, many thanks, Sect Master Ning."

"Come, come, drink."

Three hours later, Heaven Dou City.

Led by a disciple of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Dongfang Yu arrived at Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

"Mm, it is more imposing than Spirit Hall Academy." Dongfang Yu remarked. The empire truly was wealthy.

"Young Master, please follow me," the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect disciple said.

Dongfang Yu nodded slightly and followed.

Sitting beside the square of Heaven Dou Royal Academy, Dongfang Yu lit a cigarette and simply watched the many students coming and going.

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect disciple looked utterly puzzled. Could it be that this young master had really come only to take a look? He had no other plans?

"Don't stand there. Sit with me," Dongfang Yu said with a smile.

Gradually, more and more people gathered around, most of them female students.

"He's so handsome..."

"Yes, yes, how come I've never seen this handsome guy before..."

"What is that thing he's smoking..."

Dongfang Yu was very satisfied with this effect. There had to be plenty of onlookers, though of course, this was not merely for showing off.

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect disciple beside him was completely dumbfounded. Was he really that handsome? Why did he feel like he had no presence at all?

After a while, Dongfang Yu was completely surrounded. Everyone curiously wondered who he was, and some of the girls were eager to approach him.

"Hello, handsome," one girl said as she gathered her courage and stepped forward.

Dongfang Yu smiled lightly. "Hello."

"Handsome... can we get to know each other?"

"Why not?"

"Tch." At that moment, Dongfang Yu heard a disdainful female voice.

Turning his head, he saw a girl with short purple hair who appeared somewhat older than him.

Dongfang Yu merely looked at her without saying anything.

The purple-haired girl became even more disdainful. "What are you looking at?"

Dongfang Yu shook his head slightly and sighed, saying nothing. He no longer looked at her.

The purple-haired girl pressed, "Hey, what do you mean?"

"Nothing," Dongfang Yu said casually, then took the lead in leaving. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect disciple hurried after him.

After leaving Heaven Dou Royal Academy, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect disciple could not help saying, "Young Master, we should leave quickly."

"Why?"

"That girl just now was named Dugu Yan. She is a formidable character with a notoriously bad temper. She is not someone to provoke."

Dongfang Yu put on a look of sudden realization. "Oh~ Then let's leave quickly."

Though he said they should leave quickly, his pace remained unhurried.

He had come specifically for her. Now that he had finally met her, how could he leave?

In truth, he had only come with the mindset of giving it a try. Dugu Yan was ruthless and vicious, especially toward frivolous people, whom she never treated kindly.

As for deliberately causing a commotion to draw people around him, that was naturally to lure her out.

As long as she saw him acting frivolous and lustful, she would most likely be unable to resist making trouble for him.

And there it was—his goal had already been achieved! He wanted her to find him unpleasant.

Children backed by a Title Douluo really did have terrible tempers.

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