"Sect Master Nan, what do you think of this tremendous windfall?" Gu Yunxiao asked.
Nan Shuishui considered it for a moment, then shook her head and politely declined. "I'm sorry, Young Master Yunxiao, but I cannot agree."
"The Earth Dragon Sect is only a small sect. We aren't blessed enough to accommodate five Titled Douluos. We simply cannot bear that burden."
Whether five Titled Douluos would actually take up residence in the Earth Dragon Sect was beside the point. The consequences alone would be extremely serious.
It could very well lead to the Earth Dragon Sect's foundations being seized.
Thus, she could not possibly agree.
"Sect Master Nan, I didn't make myself clear."
Gu Yunxiao saw through Nan Shuishui's concerns. His eyes flickered briefly, and he smiled. "I don't mean to send five Titled Douluos directly to the Earth Dragon Sect. I mean to cultivate five Titled Douluos for your sect."
"Huh?"
Nan Shuishui froze for a moment. She had never expected Gu Yunxiao to say that.
"Sect Master Nan, here's a gift for you."
Gu Yunxiao casually tossed her a small, transparent porcelain vial and said lightly, "Even if we cannot reach a deal today, consider this a gift to mark my acquaintance with the Earth Dragon Sect."
Nan Shuishui caught the little vial and looked at the red substance inside, her face filled with confusion. "Blood?"
"Why not open it and take a look, Sect Master Nan?" An unusual gleam flashed through Gu Yunxiao's eyes.
Nan Shuishui thought for a moment, then opened the little vial. Just as she was about to speak, the aura inside surged out and entered her nostrils.
"This is...!!!"
Nan Shuishui's pupils contracted, and her mind reeled.
She swiftly capped the vial and stared at Gu Yunxiao in shock. "Young Master Yunxiao, could