Zhang Lexuan immediately understood Gu Yunxiao's intention.
So when Gu Yunxiao had said he "wanted her," he had meant to poach her from Shrek Academy.
"Gu Yunxiao, I can practically hear the beads rattling on that abacus of yours." Zhang Lexuan smiled, then shook her head. "I can't agree to that condition."
"Then forget it."
Gu Yunxiao had never expected to poach Zhang Lexuan so easily. His real trump card would come later; for now, he had merely mentioned it in passing.
If it worked, it would be an unexpected delight.
If it didn't, that was fine too.
It was a good chance to let Zhang Lexuan know in advance that he intended to recruit her.
"..." Zhang Lexuan fell silent for a long while before saying, "Actually, if you changed one condition, I could agree."
"Hmm?"
Gu Yunxiao glanced at Zhang Lexuan, signaling for her to continue.
"If you lose, you must also leave the force behind you and join Shrek." Zhang Lexuan looked at Gu Yunxiao earnestly.
She knew Shrek Academy had been trying every possible means to win Gu Yunxiao over.
Perhaps this was an opportunity.
"Agreed."
Gu Yunxiao agreed without hesitation, a flicker of pleasantly surprised delight passing through his eyes.
He hadn't expected this to be so easy.
Still, to be safe, he would have to continue preparing that backup "finishing move."
"Gu Yunxiao, you really dare to agree?" Zhang Lexuan was taken aback.
She was a Soul Douluo, and she even possessed a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring and a Soul Bone.
At the absolute most, Gu Yunxiao's cultivation was close to that of a Soul King. No matter how talented he was, it would make no difference. She could easily defeat him without even using her Martial Soul Avatar.
How did Gu Yunxiao