Jade

The thugs outside had clearly heard the conversation between the two of them as well. One immediately said, "Since you know each other, all the better. Pay up."

"How much?" Consider it paying to ward off disaster.

"Ten thousand."

Ten thousand? What kind of wine was that? An immortal-grade brew? Liquid jade and nectar?

"Not silver ingots, not gold ingots—ten thousand Spirit Stones, if you please."

Bian Chunchou immediately tossed him out with icy ruthlessness. "Actually, we're not that close. He's just some poor distant relative who comes to my Household to freeload. Tie him up and make him perform on the spot. Selling himself works too."

Ten thousand Spirit Stones? Why didn't they just rob him outright? They could scam him, but they absolutely could not scam his precious little money! This was definitely a honey trap. Jade Pavilion was definitely shady! His eyes saw through it all!

Chen Zui: ...How much longer were they going to keep acting? It was exhausting to watch.

Chapter 31: Jade

Upon hearing this, Bright Spirit Healer immediately clung to the doorframe and cried out in grief, "Cousin! Cousin—how can you be so heartless? It's only ten thousand Spirit Stones. Could that possibly be more precious than the bond between us?"

Bian Chunchou could hardly believe his ears. What kind of Household was this? "Only" ten thousand Spirit Stones? Did he think Spirit Stones were cabbages growing in a field, ready to be harvested whenever he pleased?

"Cousin, talking about feelings hurts Spirit Stones. Go without worry. I'll come up with an excuse for Mother." Clearheart Hall actually produced such a scum healer. Tomorrow, he'd submit an anonymous report—a full one-stop service. Hmph.

Bright Spirit Healer: ...He had not expected him to be such a stingy, money-grubbing miser. A miscalculation!

"Then I'll—" *At