"Oh? Master An, what are you talking about...where did you get this from?" He lowered his eyes and gently blew on the tea in the cup, smiling innocently.
Then, An Lanqing chuckled, took out a high-quality jade pendant from his waist, and placed it on the table:
"Master Qi, there's no need to be so cautious. We've come here because someone has entrusted us to help you."
Hearing this, Qi Qingyun no longer looked innocent and kind. He stretched out his thin and pale hand, gently picked up the jade token, placed it in front of him and looked at it carefully for a while.
Then he suddenly laughed out loud and returned the jade pendant:
"Why, what does your master think?"
An Lanqing shook his head slightly and corrected: "It's the employer."
Then he took a sip of tea and said, "I don't know much about what they're thinking. But if I make a random guess, I can probably get a general idea."
"You are quite brave." Qi Qingyun looked up at him and praised him.
An Lanqing put the jade pendant back on and replied, "Of course I can't compare to Master Qi."
The latter smiled but said nothing.
Shen Wuyou was too far away to see the carvings on the jade token, so he tugged at Bai Yumo's sleeve and asked quietly:
"What's that? What employer?"
"It's a jade pendant that belongs to a prince of Jiaolong Country."
Bai Yumo approached her and explained in a voice that only the two of them could hear:
"Lan Qing once saved the prince's son. People were grateful to him, but they didn't have anything to reward him with. So they gave him their personal jade pendant. They told him to bring the jade pendant to him anytime if he needed it."
Shen Wuyou was shocked and said, "If he just took it out directly, wouldn't that be equivalent to framing someone?!"
"Hmm~" Bai Yumo said bluntly: "How do you think his son got into danger? He was hunted down because of his father's actions."
Shen Wuyou was bewildered.
?
Bai Yumo lowered her voice again, "That prince is a sword used by His Majesty the Jiaolong Nation. He wins over powerful officials from various countries in order to unify the continent one day. He is eager to use this jade token to establish his reputation."
Shen Wuyou suddenly realized.
Yes, you can ask for a reward!
At this moment, the voice from the other side came again——
"I wonder how your employer plans to help me?"
"Of course it's what Master Qi has in mind."
An Lanqing said something meaningful, then turned and called out to them:
"Mo'er."
Bai Yumo understood immediately after hearing this. She grabbed Shen Wuyou's hand and pushed him in front of Qi Qingyun. Then she lifted the eye-catching bright red cloak, revealing the stunning face underneath.
"Sir, please look."
Shen Wu humorously glanced at her, then resignedly began to act:
"This is the young master you mentioned..."
She had an innocent look on her face, and tilted her head blankly, looking at Qi Qingyun.
“It’s really beautiful~”
Alas, people really can't be compared.
Originally, Qi Qingyun was also a delicate and sickly beauty, and her every cough and gasp could move people's hearts.
But now, compared with Ling Wangqing, he is really just like everyone else.
Nothing special.
She stepped forward, bent over, and grinned at him, her eyes curved and pure as a child who knew nothing of the world and had no idea how terrible the fate she was about to face would be.
"Hello~"
She was touched by the sweetness of her own voice, and felt a chill in her heart.
Qi Qingyun had only glanced at it casually. After all, it was just a furnace, not a sign of sincerity. At most... it could be considered a valuable gift.
However, the moment she approached, the bright demon mark on her forehead instantly attracted his attention.
The shape of this demon seal...why does it look so familiar?
The next moment, that unique scent confirmed his suspicions. As the strange floral fragrance filled the air, Qi Qingyun's expression shifted from one of inquiry, shock, and composure to a half-smile.
"Just a flower demon, is this the sincerity of that person?"
He clearly saw it, but he pretended to be serious and calm.
Either you have no intention, or what you ask for is too big.
An Lanqing laughed, his eyes dim, "This flower demon was finally found after decades of searching by the employer. I'm sure Master Qi is well aware of how much effort he put into it."
"If this sincerity is not enough, then I would like to ask how sincere Master Qi's allies are?"
After all, how many people can start such a big project just for a mere legend?
Seeing that he remained silent, An Lanqing continued, "Of course, if Master Qi doesn't like it, I can't force you. I'll just take the flower demon back to her employer."
After saying that, he stood up and walked away. Bai Yumo also took a few steps forward, holding Shen Wuyou's hand.
As expected, Qi Qingyun stopped him.
"Master An is really impatient."
He gently put down his teacup and chuckled, "I wonder what your employer would think if he knew that Master An acted like this?"
Is this a threat?
Shen Wuyou's eyes wandered between them, perfectly portraying the role of a confused bystander.
Afterwards, An Lanqing reached out and brushed off his sleeves, looking nonchalant.
"It was just a money transaction. After all, I delivered the message and brought the person here. This is my duty, and I have no regrets. My employer is a good man, he must know how I can influence Master Qi's mind."
"Money transaction..." Qi Qingyun pondered this sentence, then clapped his hands, slowly stood up, and looked at him: "What a good money transaction, but I wonder if your employer has stated any requirements?"
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