Against the pallid bone mountain, the crimson dress was almost dazzlingly vivid.
Xiao Xiao stood in midair, her phoenix eyes sweeping across Mu Chen's face. A trace of astonishment and curiosity flickered through them before her gaze passed over the wary Nine Nether and finally settled on the three Dragon Phoenix Divine Fruits hanging from the golden sapling.
"My name is Cai Xiao. I wasn't deliberately hiding. I merely had no choice in order to reach this place, and failed to reveal myself in time."
She spoke in a clear, melodious voice.
"You're powerful, and I'm afraid I would find it difficult to contend for these Dragon Phoenix Divine Fruits. Would you be willing to make a deal with me?"
Mu Chen raised his brows slightly and waited for her to continue.
"I need one Dragon Phoenix Divine Fruit." Xiao Xiao's tone was quite courteous. "Would you be willing to part with one? Name your price."
Nine Nether narrowed her violet eyes. This red-robed woman's origins were unknown, her concealment methods were exceptional, and now she had set her sights straight on the most precious divine fruit. Her intentions were hard to fathom!
But then she remembered Mu Chen's strength, which far exceeded the norm, and was no longer particularly worried.
Mu Chen studied Xiao Xiao with interest. Her beauty, enough to turn all living beings upside down, did not soften his heart in the slightest.
"You certainly are direct, Miss Cai Xiao," Mu Chen said casually. "But what do you intend to offer in exchange?"
"If the price is right, a trade isn't out of the question."
Xiao Xiao remained composed. "What would you like?"
Mu Chen rubbed his chin as though considering it, then raised his eyes. "Judging by your bearing, your background must be extraordinary. In that