The smile on Li Wang's face faded considerably. He was not a good-tempered person to begin with, but he was good at disguising himself, and his gentle and warm appearance had deceived many people.

Over time, he came to like to disguise himself as a refined and cultured person in order to gain the trust of the people and thus spread his reputation as a virtuous man.

Since Song Zhiyu is refusing to listen to reason and is now forced to take drastic measures, he shouldn't be surprised if he resorts to underhanded tactics.

"Without those craftsmen, it's unclear when Miss Song's hot spring resort will be completed, and every day of delay means more losses."

"I will offer three times the price to buy Mount Li, which will be entirely beneficial to you. Miss Song, you should think it over carefully." Prince Li had clearly lost interest in dealing with Song Zhiyu and was now using both threats and inducements.

Now that things have come to this, the two are on the verge of a complete falling out, and Song Zhiyu has lost interest in talking. "Your Highness should know better than I why those craftsmen would cause trouble for no reason."

Besides, things I like are priceless treasures. I would never sell Mount Li, so Your Highness shouldn't force me to do this.

"The so-called priceless treasure is only because the conditions I offered did not meet your expectations. How about this, you name a price, and I will try my best to satisfy you." King Li knew very well that the value of Mount Li was far more than this.

But he was determined to get higher-value ore at the lowest price, his little scheme was quite cunning.

Song Zhiyu chuckled softly, which was taken as tacit agreement with Li Wang's words.

He knew perfectly well that Mount Li was worth far more than that, yet he still offered her three times the price to get rid of her.

Does she look that easy to fool?

Or perhaps the king was certain she couldn't find the craftsmen, and the construction of the hot spring resort would have to be delayed indefinitely.

Thinking of this, Song Zhiyu tugged at the corner of her lips, about to open her mouth.

"Ten times more than me." A cool voice came from behind Song Zhiyu, carrying a strange sense of familiarity.

Zhou Xingzhi was dressed only in a black robe with cloud patterns. His face was as handsome as jade, and his appearance was as clear as the moon. He looked travel-worn, as if he had rushed back on horseback, just to see the person he wanted to see as soon as possible.

After a moment, Song Zhiyu's thoughts returned, her eyes showing a hint of surprise, as well as a joy hidden deep within.

"What does the Crown Prince mean by this?" Prince Li did not expect Zhou Xingzhi to care so much about Song Zhiyu. After returning from Liangcheng, he went straight to Lishan.

But what worried him more was Zhou Xingzhi's trip to Liangcheng; he wondered if they had found any clues.

Zhou Xing stepped forward and stood beside Song Zhiyu. When he looked down at her, his eyes held a deep longing that he suppressed very well. "I don't mean anything else. It's just that I happen to have taken a liking to this place and am willing to pay ten times the price to buy it."

With the price increased tenfold, Wang's price of three times seemed rather meager.

Li Wang's expression hardened. If Zhou Xingzhi also had his eye on Lishan, then this matter would become troublesome.

Just then, the man in black returned, glanced at Song Zhiyu for no apparent reason, and whispered in the ear of the Prince of Li.

Li Wang's expression grew increasingly grim as he listened. He had truly underestimated Song Zhiyu. Every word he uttered seemed to be uttered through gritted teeth, carrying a sense of venomous rage.

"Miss Song's move was truly astonishing."

He couldn't help but suspect that Song Zhiyu had made preparations long ago, given that he was able to find suitable craftsmen in such a short time.

“You can’t compare to His Highness Prince Li.” Song Zhiyu retorted, showing no mercy to Prince Li.