Forty-one: In Dire Straits

"I do not seek great fortunes, I hope sir can take me as a disciple!"

Xue Qi's statement sounded somewhat fantastical, but upon closer consideration, it aligned with her personality, for this woman was always fond of reaching for higher branches.

Wasn't her initial betrayal of Shang Li and his family done to climb towards Shang Huiyu, the esteemed young master of the Shang Family? Now presented with an even better opportunity, how could Xue Qi not make an attempt?

Although such words could provoke the anger of the tall and thin elder, Xue Qi had thrown caution to the wind, and she believed the chance of success was not low, because that elder seemed unusually attached to that blood-red jade.

"Girl, you've got guts. Aren't you afraid I'd kill you right here?"

Regarding Xue Qi's request, the tall and thin elder did not agree immediately. Instead, a sharp light flashed in his eyes, and he coldly uttered these words.