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Although the internet was not omnipotent, it allowed him to learn and grasp far more information in a short time—people's introductions, speeches, interviews, and works they had left online. All of it was evidence of wealth aura revealing itself, with nowhere to hide in his eyes.

So after finishing his conversation with Xu Yuqing and Liu Rong, he had already set his sights on the next stage.

He was not worried in the slightest that Xu Yuqing and Liu Rong would ultimately refuse him.

Who would refuse the aid and help of a God of Wealth?

Cai Jinbai was certain that before the week they had been given to consider was up, Xu Yuqing would be unable to resist contacting him.

"Jinbao did well this time." Cai Jinbai smiled and praised it.

At his side, a warm golden glow gathered, eventually taking on the form of a Golden Ingot. Wriggling its chubby little body, it shyly said in a childish, milky voice, "Hehe, thank you for praising me, Master. This is what Jinbao should do!"

The bashful yet lively and adorable Golden Ingot bounced into Cai Jinbai's palm. Rings of tiny golden flowers involuntarily burst out around it, clearly delighted beyond measure by the praise. Cai Jinbai could not help laughing, and when he stroked it with his fingertip, even more little flowers scattered down.

Xuan Yu snorted inwardly at the sight.

He should have finished rubbing this ear long ago, but the soft ear cartilage felt so nice to pinch that Xuan Yu kept stroking it, reluctant to let go. As for the other ear, the spot pressed by the glasses arm had long since stopped feeling uncomfortable.

Xuan Yu should have lowered his hand, yet he said, "I'll rub the other side for you."

As he spoke, his hand reached around from behind Cai Jinbai's head. Just as his fingertips touched the other ear, Cai Jinbao hurriedly flew over too, pressing its plump round body against Xuan Yu's fingers. "Master, Master, Jinbao will rub it for you too."

But before its rounded edge could settle beside Cai Jinbai's ear, Xuan Yu gave an unhappy hum. His long, powerful fingers curled and flicked, immediately sending the chubby Golden Ingot flying—smack! The Golden Ingot struck the car window and turned into a little golden pancake.

The golden pancake then floated down onto the seat, slowly puffing back into shape as it began to cry, "Master, Lord Xuan bullied me again, sob sob."

Two streams of tiny golden beans fell from its body, turning into golden light and vanishing just before they landed on the seat.

Cai Jinbao cried pitifully and sadly, little golden beans continuously rolling out as tears spilled everywhere.

"Xuan, Jinbao is still young. Why do you always have to bicker with it?"

The artifact spirit had only existed for three hundred years, equivalent to a child of around three in the human world. It was innocent, childish, simple, and adorable.

Yet Xuan Yu still occasionally had to bully it.

"Jinbao is three hundred years old. Are you only three hundred years old too?"

Xuan Yu said, "This little thing always copies me. Whatever I do, it insists on following along. What, is it trying to steal my place by your side?"

He and Xiaobai had grown up together since childhood, weathering hardship and storms before reaching where they were today. He would not allow anyone—or anything—to interfere.

His eyes narrowed dangerously. His originally pitch-black pupils faintly seemed about to turn into golden vertical slits, while the oppressive aura of the dragon race subtly leaked out, flooding the enclosed space inside the car. It was as though even the air had thinned, making breathing difficult.

Yun Hengtong drove while Yuan Guangjin sat in the passenger seat. A partition had been raised between them, separating the front and back of the car into two spaces.

Though they could not see what was happening in the back, the two of them could still feel the oppressive aura belonging to Lord Xuan Yu.

In an instant, cold sweat broke out across their backs. Even though both were puppet humans created by Cai Jinbai, they lacked none of the reactions normal people would have. Feeling the dragon race's pressure, their scalps tingled and their faces turned deathly pale.

Yuan Guangjin straightened up and could not help exchanging a glance with Yun Hengtong.

What is Lord Xuan Yu angry about now?

Who could possibly know? Dragons already have terrible tempers—violent and quick to anger. Lord Xuan Yu's dragon bloodline is pure, making that nature even stronger. Once he loses his temper, he is especially terrifying.

Fortunately, fortunately, Master is sitting in the back too. With Master there, no matter how angry Lord Xuan Yu gets, there is nothing to worry about.

That's right. With Master at Lord Xuan Yu's side, nothing will happen.

Situations like this had happened many times before, and the two had long since become exceptionally calm about them.

Thus, one continued driving steadily despite his pale face, while the other sat upright and proper despite sweating.

In the back, Cai Jinbai had long since grown accustomed to Xuan Yu's temper.

Not only were dragons violent-tempered, their possessiveness was especially astonishing.

Ever since he and Xuan Yu had formed a life-bound contract, this dragon had openly and domineeringly forbidden him from seeking any other spirit beasts, divine beasts, or similar companions. He would only allow Cai Jinbai to have him forever; otherwise, for every one Cai Jinbai found, he would crush one to death. He was extraordinarily overbearing.

The two of them had gradually gone from mutual suspicion, distrust, and restraint to where they were now. Xuan Yu had long regarded him as his possession, just as every dragon had treasures it guarded. The existence of their life-bound contract only deepened that connection.

Cai Jinbai was used to it. Not even his eyelid twitched.

His hand rested on his leg, fingers tapping lightly as he said calmly, "No one can take your place by my side."

It was only a simple sentence, yet the golden vertical pupils Xuan Yu had nearly revealed vanished completely, and even his aura receded considerably.

But he was clearly still not very happy. Sitting beside Cai Jinbai without a word, his expression remained cold and his features sharp.

Cai Jinbai then said, "Do you know why Jinbao always copies you?"

Xuan Yu gave a cold snort. "Because it's a copycat."

"Jinbao, you tell him." Cai Jinbai reached out and stroked the Golden Ingot, which was hiding fearfully in a corner and shedding little golden beans.

Cai Jinbao sniffled and answered softly, "B-because Lord Xuan is good to Master, so Jinbao is good to Master too."

Xuan Yu frowned. What kind of answer was that?

"Jinbao means that because it usually sees how well you treat me, how you always think of me and make me happy, as the artifact spirit of the treasure I refined, it naturally wants its Master to be happy too."

"But it is an artifact spirit that was only born recently. It normally does not see outsiders, and there is only you by my side. Naturally, it copies what it sees—you do something, and it does the same. It acts in a muddled, innocent way. Though it copies you, it is also showing the utmost closeness. It harbors no ill will toward either you or me. If you do not believe me, ask Jinbao what it thinks of you."

Hearing this, Xuan Yu raised a brow and looked at the chubby ingot.

Cai Jinbao said, "Lord Xuan is good to Master. Lord Xuan is good too. Jinbao likes him."

The childish yet sincere milky voice softened Xuan Yu's expression somewhat. He said, "For the sake of your wholehearted concern for Xiaobai as well, I'll let it go this time. I won't argue with a little thing like you. But when Xiaobai and I are together in the future, you are not allowed to disturb us like this again."

"Yes, Lord Xuan." Cai Jinbao immediately bobbed its round little body up and down, committing the requirement firmly to memory.

Only then did the oppressive aura around Xuan Yu vanish without a trace.

Cai Jinbai shook his head inwardly. As domineering as ever, though fortunately he was not unreasonable.

Up front, Yuan Guangjin and Yun Hengtong let out a breath at the same time.

See? With Master around, everything was fine right away.

Cai Jinbai had been right. The day after their conversation, Xu Yuqing took the initiative to contact him. He said he had considered it carefully and wanted to sign with Jinbai Entertainment. At the same time, he expressed that his manager, Liu Rong, also wished to move to Jinbai Entertainment. Since he had been the first to suggest it to Sister Liu, he should naturally sound out Boss Cai's attitude on her behalf, so he brought it up while replying.

Liu Rong was highly capable in her work, skilled in handling matters, and well-connected. She was by no means an unknown figure at Star Universe Entertainment.

Xu Yuqing hoped Liu Rong could transfer entirely out of concern for her future work and career. He feared that Star Universe Entertainment would take its anger out on Liu Rong because he had successfully terminated his contract and left, making it impossible for her to remain at the company.

After all, he had already seen just how narrow-minded Star Universe's Boss Gao was, as well as how vicious the methods he used behind the scenes could be.

He spoke frankly to Cai Jinbai, honestly laying out his thoughts without beating around the bush in the slightest.

Even through the phone, Xu Yuqing's voice conveyed his sincerity and trust.

Since Cai Jinbai had already shown complete sincerity, he would respond with an appropriate attitude rather than remain suspicious, hesitant, and watchful after the other party had already extended an olive branch.

Even so, after saying those things over the phone, Xu Yuqing kept nervously licking his dry lips and swallowing. Uneasily, his thoughts ran wild as he wondered whether he was being a little too demanding.

But at once, Cai Jinbai's soft laugh came from the other end of the line. Then he said, "That really is wonderful. I also greatly admire Miss Liu's character and abilities. I could not welcome her more if she has such intentions. Later, I'll have my assistant discuss the details with her."

"I am very glad that Mr. Xu was able to make a decision so quickly. Then Mr. Xu only needs to wait patiently. Once the matter of terminating your contract with Star Universe Entertainment has been handled, Mr. Xu is welcome to come to Jinbai Tower to sign at any time."

Cai Jinbai hung up and placed a check beside Liu Rong's name as well. The corners of his lips lifted slightly into a faint smile.

As Xu Yuqing's manager, Liu Rong had truly helped him greatly over the years. Though she could not be called flawlessly devoted, she had always lent him a hand when Xu Yuqing found himself in difficult circumstances. There was some windfall wealth aura above her head, but she also possessed plenty of golden legitimate wealth aura. She was a fairly good person.

Cai Jinbai had long expected that Liu Rong would eventually leave Star Universe Entertainment as well. It was merely a matter of sooner or later.