“My status and position are not important,” Jiang Qingwan suddenly laughed. “But I think I am qualified to make a deal with you.”
"Look what this is!" Jiang Qingwan brushed away the disguise of the Golden Radiance Sword, revealing the lotus flower engraving to everyone.
"Wow, this mark is so beautiful. It's shimmering and colorful," people around exclaimed.
Han Qianfan squinted at him and said, "Your man and sword are quite interesting. It seems your sword has improved a lot since I last saw you."
He changed his tone, drawing out the words, "But—can you handle it?"
"I told you I'm here to discuss a deal, and to show my sincerity, I'll give you a small gift," Jiang Qingwan said with a calm smile in the air.
Han Qianfan curled his lip: "What good stuff can a little girl like you have? I have a warehouse full of treasures."
"I am somewhat interested in the details of your transaction. Here's a chance for you to tell me about it."
Jiang Qingwan's smile faded, and she said seriously, "If you release Ye Qi and then stop the mutation of this world, I will give you this ten-thousand-year-old cold jade candle."
A lustrous, milky-white candle appeared in Jiang Qingwan's outstretched palm.
The moment it appeared, the surrounding sweltering air seemed to freeze.
"A ten-thousand-year-old jade candle, huh? It's quite a good item. I underestimated you a bit." Han Qianfan's tone carried a hint of praise.
He changed the subject, saying, "Although this thing can enhance my magic power quite a bit, I am already the number one in this world. It's a bit inappropriate for you to bring this out."
"I disagree with your deal."
Ye Qi whispered to Han Qianfan, "Third Protector, you don't want this, but I do. I'll become a guest elder, which in our human world is called a traitor. People will call me a traitor. I need to increase my strength."
Han Qianfan released Ye Qi and clapped and cheered: "See? Ye Qi really wants to be our guest elder. You still want me to release him? That's just slander."
"Since our guest elder desires the Ten Thousand Year Cold Jade Candle, let it be a small gift. I will now stop the anomalies in this world."
A wisp of black smoke swept by.
The sun was blocked from view, and the temperature dropped instantly.
Major General Kang, who was standing relatively close to Han Qianfan, overheard the conversation and asked in surprise, "Is what he said true? Is the end of the world about to end?"
Gu Ningyue was equally delighted, and even wanted to conjure up a large pile of metal rose petals to scatter in celebration.
Jiang Qingwan kept her promise and threw the Ten Thousand Year Cold Jade Candle over.
Han Qianfan then handed the Ten Thousand Year Cold Jade Candle to Ye Qi beside him.
Holding the Ten-Thousand-Year Cold Jade Candle, Ye Qi's expression was obsequious. "Thank you, Third Protector."
Major General Kang frowned and sternly accused, "Ye Qi, how could you betray humanity like this? The base spent so much manpower and resources to save you, how can you face Jiang Qingwan who rescued you?"
Ye Qi regained his usual calm and collected demeanor, turned around and casually said to Major General Kang, "Did I ask you to save me?"
"If you hadn't insisted on saving me, I might have become an even more powerful zombie king."
"Wouldn't it be more helpful to submit to the Three Protectors as the King of Zombies? It's nothing like being a powerless and hunted-down researcher in the base."
Gu Ningyue cursed, "You scumbag! Does my sister Jiang owe you something for saving you?"
Jiang Qingwan's gaze also turned icy as she coldly swept it over Ye Qi: "I never expected that I would be the one blocking your way. I was just thinking of saving you."
"Han Qianfan, we're better off without someone like him. But you need to think this through: Ye Qi might betray us today, but he could betray you tomorrow."
Han Qianfan's smile deepened: "You are in a state of impotent rage. What's wrong with pursuing strength? We demons have always pursued supreme power, unlike you righteous people who pride yourselves on benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom, and trustworthiness, yet your actions are quite the opposite."
Ye Qi nodded, not bothering to explain, and simply stated his philosophy: "Becoming a strong person is my ultimate goal."
The crowd condemned Ye Qi, their whispered insults penetrating every nook and cranny.
Ye Qi heard this, but his expression remained unchanged.
Instead, he respectfully took out a lighter and lit the Eternal Cold Jade Candle.
Blue smoke rose slowly, emitting a rich, mellow, and refreshing aroma.
Ye Qi held the Ten Thousand Year Cold Jade Candle to Han Qianfan's nose and said obsequiously, "Guardian, you take the first breath."
Han Qianfan sniffed, instantly feeling his mind clear and his power subtly increasing. He praised without reservation, "It smells so good. You weren't lying."
Jiang Qingwan glared angrily at the two people standing on the opposite side of humanity: "What do you mean by that?"
"Look! The sun is out again." The people around had already given their answer.
The black fog dissipated, and the scorching sunlight baked the earth.
"You lied to me. You promised to stop the anomalies in this world." Jiang Qingwan gritted her teeth.
Han Qianfan remained noncommittal, waving his hand dismissively, "I didn't lie to you. With my strength, I can only stop the world's mutations for five minutes."
"My cataclysmic talent cannot be interrupted, not even by myself."
At this moment, the onlookers gradually realized that the source of everything was this demon clan's third protector who was impersonating Han Qianfan.
And it seems to be a line of thought that cannot change the outcome.
In an instant, an even greater fear swept through everyone like a plague, and everyone's face was grave.
Under such pressure, even scolding Han Qianfan became a luxury.
Jiang Qingwan did not argue: "Then give me back the Ten Thousand Year Cold Jade Candle."
Han Qianfan's gaze fell on the white jade pillar in Ye Qi's hand. He raised his eyebrows and said with a grin, "Return it to you? Don't you think too highly of us demons? Especially our branch, the demons known as the extraterrestrial demons."
"Oh. You'll regret it if you don't pay me back." Jiang Qingwan's expression was calm, as if her anger just now was an illusion.
"Oh? How exactly do you regret it?" Han Qianfan asked, while simultaneously displaying his innate abilities.
The blood-red sun swelled in the sky, its crimson light like being repeatedly boiled in a pan of oil.
Those with superpowers from all different systems intensified their resistance, frantically creating water, ice, and plants to cool down the area.
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