Dai Mubai drew Ning Rongrong over to a nearby chair and sat down, settling her astride his lap with both arms around her waist.
The lamplight gilded Ning Rongrong's delicate features in warm gold. Her eyes brimmed with spring waters, her lips were like crimson pearls, and a blush spread from her cheeks to the roots of her ears, making her look breathtakingly alluring.
If only this weren't the wrong place. I'd love to level my spear and thrust straight in, dealing with her right here.
Dai Mubai suppressed the heat surging through his blood, a wicked smile curling his lips. "As for repaying me... how about taking me to see the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's treasury? I'd like to see what treasures the richest sect on the continent has tucked away."
Ning Rongrong burst into a giggle. That one remark from Dai Mubai scattered the tender atmosphere like smoke in the wind.
She hopped off his lap, straightened her rumpled dress, and took his hand, leading him out of the hall with light, quick steps.
They passed through several corridors before stopping in front of a massive door.
The two disciples standing guard hurriedly bowed upon seeing Ning Rongrong and opened the door.
The treasury was enormous inside, divided into several storerooms.
Some held Soul Bones, others medicinal herbs, rare metals, extraordinary weapons, or unidentified treasures. Most of the remaining rooms held gold, silver, and jewels.
Dai Mubai entered the room containing Soul Bones and swept his gaze around, taking everything in at a glance.
There were eight jade boxes containing Soul Bones in the storeroom, arranged neatly on iron shelves. Labels on the boxes listed their ages, attributes, origins, and the Soul Skills they might grant.
Dai Mubai examined them one by one, finally choosing a strength-type