Dai Youheng paused and looked at Xu Jiujiu. "What do you mean by that, Her Highness the Princess?"
Her Highness the Princess smiled charmingly, a trace of cunning in her beautiful eyes. "Don't be so impatient, Youheng. How could I simply give away such a precious treasure? I'll make this Soul Bone one of the prizes for the ultimate champion of this tournament."
She leaned forward, drawing extremely close, and lowered her voice. Her breath was fragrant as orchids, as though she were sharing a sweet secret. "Think of it as-a little challenge and gift I've prepared in advance for my future husband. If you can lead the Shrek Team all the way to the end and claim the championship yourself, this Soul Bone will be yours for the taking. When the time comes, I'll personally hand it to you."
Beauty, power, a priceless treasure.
Xu Jiujiu spared no effort in painting an immensely enticing picture, trying to whet Dai Youheng's appetite and ambition to the fullest.
Dai Youheng sneered inwardly. Drawing cakes to satisfy hunger, writing empty checks? I know this routine all too well.
But he merely let a hint of surprise, longing, and fighting spirit appear on his face, then looked deeply at the jade box before turning his burning gaze to Xu Jiujiu. "A prize for the champion? That sounds quite interesting. Her Highness the Princess certainly knows how to motivate people."
On his face, however, he displayed just the right blend of surprise, desire, and fighting spirit. He gave the jade box a long look, then turned his burning gaze toward Xu Jiujiu. "A championship prize? That does sound interesting. Your Highness certainly knows how to motivate people."
"In that case, Her Highness the Princess, if there is nothing else, Youheng will take his leave.