"Pay a fortune to buy it?" Xiang Lan'er's reaction was more direct. Her expression darkened slightly. "We paid you before you entered the Divine Fire Domain: five hundred million, plus a residence in the Victory Spirit Continent Royal Capital. We agreed the Desolate-Breaking Remnant Blade would be ours and the other two treasures would be yours. Everything was clearly divided. Isn't it going too far to raise the price now?"
Shi Chun stared at her. "Lan'er, do you think I want this money? If I'd known the Stargazing Pavilion would set its sights on me, if I'd known Mulan Jin would intervene personally, I'd have died before agreeing to enter the Divine Fire Domain. I'm only asking for this money because I have no choice!"
Wu Jinliang sighed. "Exactly. No amount of money matters more than staying alive. Having the Stargazing Pavilion watching us is truly dangerous. How does that saying go again? Restless kissing somebody?"
Restless kissing somebody? Xiang Lan'er and Feng Chi's thoughts went flying off course as they racked their brains for a relevant old saying.
Shi Chun understood Wu Jinliang best and supplied it immediately. "Restless eating and sleeping."
"Yes, yes, restless eating and sleeping." Wu Jinliang nodded and solemnly cupped his hands, letting the flattery roll off his tongue. "The Chief's read plenty of books. It really makes a difference."
Shi Chun waved dismissively, as if to say, "Isn't it perfectly normal for me to be better than you?"
How had they matched up that code? Xiang Lan'er and Feng Chi were astonished.
Besides, never mind Xiang Lan'er-even Feng Chi couldn't bear watching this. How did these two have the nerve to associate themselves with being well-read?
Of course, she admitted that Shi Chun had often read books while living in seclusion in the Victory