Fang Qianyuan was the person concerned. Once he stepped forward and refused the money, all Miao Wang's displays of deep pockets came to nothing.
Nor was he merely putting on a brave front. He was a newly risen expert and a sect elder. Even if he could not produce the spirit jade immediately, no one thought he would default or be unable to afford it.
Miao Wang was utterly untroubled. "That's quite all right. Consider it a small token of goodwill from our Sacred Cat Merchant Association-a first-meeting gift for Young Master Fang."
Fang Qianyuan smiled wryly. "This first-meeting gift of yours is far too valuable. As a sect elder, I cannot accept it lightly."
Xiao Yufan stepped in to smooth things over. "Haha, quite right. The Azure Cloud Sect is one of the world's great sects. If Young Master Fang rashly accepted such a lavish gift, his sect might suspect some secret deal. Hall Master Miao, please don't put him in a difficult position."
He was throwing dirt in Miao Wang's eye. This demon race moneybags had such deep pockets that he even wanted to overshadow the Xiao Clan. It was truly infuriating.
A sharp gleam flashed through Miao Wang's eyes. "I see. Since Young Master Fang insists, this cat won't force the matter. But please do me the honor of meeting with me later."
Fang Qianyuan's expression shifted slightly. "Is there something you wish to discuss with me, Hall Master Miao?"
Miao Wang nodded. "To tell you the truth, we do have a favor to ask."
At this, understanding dawned on everyone's faces.
"No wonder."
"When someone offers gifts, they must want something in return. That's only natural. Still, what could it be?"
"Hard to say. Hall Master Miao is an elder with real authority at the Branch