Chapter 19: Rolling Up the Three Year Agreement!

Chapter 19: Rolling Up the Three Year Agreement!

"Uh… this…" Xiao Yan instinctively moved a little further away. The smile on Lu Bu's face was unnerving, and it made him a bit nervous.

But on second thought, there were only about a dozen Dou Kings in the entire Jia Ma Empire, and Dou Emperors numbered even fewer, perhaps just three or four. How had Xiao Yan, with his sharp mind, not been able to figure out Yun Yun's identity?

If Xiao Yan couldn't figure it out, what about Yao Lao? Yao Lao had spent far more time in the Jia Ma Empire than the entire Xiao Clan combined. How had he not figured it out either?

It was clear that one of them was playing dumb!

Lu Bu suspected it was Yao Lao. That old man claimed not to be stingy, but during every trade, he used underhanded tactics. Obviously, he was an unreliable, sly old fox.

"Heh, a Dou Emperor of the Jia Ma Empire who specializes in wind attribute Dou Qi and happens to be a woman…" Lu Bu draped an arm around Xiao Yan's shoulders and grinned mischievously. "Now, think carefully. Who does that sound like to you?"

Xiao Yan's expression shifted slightly. With all that information pieced together, even if he were dense, he could still figure out who this woman was.

"Nalan Yanran's teacher, the Sect Leader of the Yun Lan Sect Yun Yun!?" Xiao Yan muttered, his face turning solemn. The initial excitement he had felt when seeing the beautiful woman was now replaced by a deep sense of dislike.

Anyone who could produce someone like Nalan Yanran couldn't be anything good.

"What's she doing here?" Xiao Yan frowned, his voice low and tinged with hostility.

Lu Bu chuckled and continued, "The reason the Purple Spirit Crystal is so valuable is that it possesses potent yet gentle medicinal properties. It's not only effective for advanced experts but also beneficial for those who are weaker and still laying their foundations… You get what I mean, right?"

Nalan Yanran. Yun Yun had come to the Magic Beast Mountain Range for Nalan Yanran!

Xiao Yan's face darkened bit by bit. Nothing was more infuriating than knowing your enemy was getting stronger!

His gaze locked onto Yun Yun's graceful silhouette. His fists clenched tightly, and faint blood vessels surfaced in his eyes as his emotions surged.

Seeing this, Lu Bu smirked. "How about we make a deal?"

"I'll help you take that woman out," Lu Bu said, pointing at Yun Yun in the distance. "In exchange, give me back the map."

Xiao Yan's eyes lit up for a moment, and his body trembled slightly. But soon, he lowered his gaze, lost in thought.

Lu Bu watched him with a knowing smile, while Yao Lao stayed silent, letting Xiao Yan come to his own decision.

After a moment, Xiao Yan shook his head, met Lu Bu's gaze, and solemnly said, "I refuse! I will defeat Nalan Yanran with my own strength. I won't resort to shortcuts like this."

"Besides… so what if she has a Dou Emperor as her teacher? My teacher is no less than Yun Yun!"

In the ring, Yao Lao nodded with satisfaction. His disciple had a mature mind, unwavering determination, and a heart that sought the path. How could he not accomplish great things?

Lu Bu, however, rolled his eyes. "Boring."

He then reached into his storage ring and pulled out a jade hairpin, tying up his loose hair. With a swipe of his hand across his face, a faint beard appeared, instantly altering his youthful aura into that of a man in his twenties.

Digging further into his ring, he pulled out a light blue robe with white accents and slipped it on. In the blink of an eye, the handsome figure of an elegant young noble appeared before Xiao Yan.

His face was chiseled, refined yet imposing, like a jade statue carved by a master. He exuded an air of warmth, charm, and understated brilliance.

"You… what are you up to?" Xiao Yan stepped back cautiously. Sure, this guy was handsome, but his vibe was way too over the top.

"You're no fun to deal with, so I'll just go find Yun Yun," Lu Bu declared righteously, lying through his teeth. "I'm a sixth tier alchemist. If I join the Yun Lan Sect and help Nalan Yanran refine pills, I could easily raise her to the Dou Spirit level before the three year agreement."

Xiao Yan: "…"

This bastard was trying to escalate the three year agreement!

"Oh, by the way, I should thank you two," Lu Bu added with a smirk. "Without the recipes you gave me, I wouldn't have been able to pull it off."

Stab.

Xiao Yan felt an invisible arrow pierce his heart. It hurt. It really hurt.

Lu Bu brushed a stray strand of hair behind his ear, his expression turning cold and aloof. Instantly, his demeanor transformed into that of an untouchable genius, someone who radiated intellectual arrogance and disdain for the ordinary.

"See you at the three year agreement." He smirked faintly. "You won't trade with me? Fine. Someone else will."

He turned to leave… only to stop as Xiao Yan grabbed his sleeve.

"Boy, what do you want?" Lu Bu's tone was cold, his voice laced with indifference as he flicked his sleeve dramatically.

"I'll make a deal with you," Xiao Yan said, his expression flat.

"Oh? You have half a minute." Lu Bu glanced at him disdainfully, tilting his head slightly and staring down his nose. "I'm worth millions of gold every minute. Don't waste my time."

Xiao Yan: (╬益╬)

This bastard deserved a beating!

"One year from now, I'll go to the Yun Lan Sect. You'll ensure my safety," Xiao Yan said firmly. He had no choice if he didn't act, Nalan Yanran would continue to escalate things. Better to make a deal with this jerk.

"Of course, dear! No problem at all, dear!" Lu Bu's expression immediately softened as he wrapped an arm around Xiao Yan's shoulders. He chuckled slyly. "Come, let's discuss payment terms and other details, my good friend."

Xiao Yan: (ーー;)

What happened to the arrogant genius act?

"Purple Crystal Seal!"

Suddenly, a dazzling purple light erupted into the sky. Energy roared as it gathered, and the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King let out a thunderous roar. A deep purple beam of light shot toward Yun Yun in a flash.

"Fierce Wind Dance!"

Yun Yun's hands formed seals as the space in front of her rippled. A torrent of wind attribute Dou Qi surged forward, forming countless intertwined azure wind blades.

The blades rapidly spiraled into a vortex and collided head on with the purple beam.

Lu Bu clicked his tongue. "Yup, she's in trouble."

Sure enough, the wind blades barely managed to resist the purple light for a moment before shattering. The beam surged forward, smashing through the dozens of wind shields Yun Yun hastily erected and heading straight for her.

The Purple Crystal Winged Lion King's massive wings flapped, and she appeared before Yun Yun in a flash. Her razor sharp claws, gleaming with cold light, slashed toward Yun Yun's chest.

Lu Bu sighed. "Women… why must they make things so hard for each other?"

"Wind's Edge: Destruction!"

In a moment of life or death desperation, Yun Yun's face hardened. She let out a cry, and a dazzling white thread of energy shot from her fingertips, slicing toward the lion.

Clang!

A crisp sound echoed as the lion's horn was sliced in half. She had instinctively dodged just enough to avoid losing her head.

But Yun Yun didn't escape unscathed. The lion's claws raked her chest, producing a metallic screech. Yun Yun flew backward like a kite with its string cut.

Lu Bu: (￣▽￣)

I love watching women fight.

"Damn humans!" the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King roared, her crimson eyes blazing with fury. "Search the mountains! Find that human woman! I'll tear her apart myself!"

The entire Magic Beast Mountain Range seemed to come alive. Countless lower tier magical beasts began combing the area, searching for Yun Yun.

"Show's over. Let's go," Xiao Yan said nonchalantly. For once, he sided with the lion she was probably a beautiful queen in her own right.

But Lu Bu's expression turned serious as he reverted to his lofty, genius persona.

"What are you planning now?" Xiao Yan asked, exasperated.

Lu Bu puffed out his chest. "I'm an alchemist!"

"If no one helps her, Yun Yun will die. As a healer, my professional ethics won't allow me to sit by and do nothing!"

Xiao Yan: "…"

You've only been an alchemist for a few days!

"Hey, we have a deal," Xiao Yan reminded him.

"No problem. Saving someone doesn't interfere with our deal," Lu Bu replied with a grin before taking off toward where Yun Yun had fallen.

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