Hearing this, Qin Luo was actually a little tempted.
Firstly, Su Yaoyue's island not only avoids the tedious approval process, but it is also well-managed, which greatly assists his upcoming differentiation plan.
Secondly, the conditions offered by Su Yaoyue were not excessive; she merely reserved a place for him to cultivate, which would be almost no loss to him.
However, he sensed that something was amiss.
Seemingly noticing his hesitation, Su Yaoyue bit her lower lip and urged him again:
“Junior Brother Qin Luo, this island has become a heavy burden for me. If it weren’t for the fact that I can’t support it and for the sake of you who once saved me, I would never have given it up so easily.”
"As you know, it's not easy to find such a ready-made island in the Lingyuan Sect. If you miss this opportunity, you don't know how much effort and time you will have to spend searching again."
Su Yaoyue leaned forward slightly, looking as if she had suffered a great loss.
"Well, alas! Things have come to this point, it seems I, Qin Luo, am going to accept this kindness from my senior and take advantage of this great deal."
Although Qin Luo vaguely felt that something was amiss, this matter wouldn't do him any harm, so after thinking it over, he agreed without hesitation.
Seeing Qin Luo agree, Su Yaoyue immediately showed a relieved smile.
“Junior Brother Qin Luo is straightforward. In that case, let’s sign the contract now so that this matter can be formally settled.”
As she spoke, she waved her hand, and a flash of light appeared on the table, revealing a contract document that emitted a faint glow.
The text on the contract danced and arranged itself, listing in detail all the terms regarding the transfer of the island, including the specifications of the cultivation residence that Qin Luo was required to reserve for Su Yaoyue, the usage rights, and the details of the allocation of resources between the two parties on the island.
Qin Luo carefully read the contents of the contract, while Su Yaoyue patiently explained it to him:
"Don't worry, junior. These terms are only to ensure the interests of both of us, and have no other purpose. Once you sign your name and inject your spiritual power, the contract will take effect immediately, and control of the island will be transferred to you."
Looking at the contract in his hand, Qin Luo skipped over the irrelevant clauses and focused on the amount of spiritual value he would have to pay that year.
"Ten million spirit points a year, no wonder only the top ten on the Wind and Cloud Ranking can rent it. Even if others wanted to, they probably wouldn't have that many spirit points, right?"
After reading it, Qin Luo handed the contract back to Su Yaoyue.
Seeing this, Su Yaoyue frowned slightly, a hint of doubt appearing in her eyes, and asked softly:
"Junior Brother Qin Luo, do you find the island's maintenance costs too high this year? If so, I might consider helping you share some of the burden..."
However, before he could finish speaking, his words came to an abrupt halt.
With a wave of his hand, Qin Luo instantly conjured fifty drops of primordial spirit liquid, which floated in front of Su Yaoyue.
Each drop of the primordial elixir flowed with extremely rich spiritual energy fluctuations, its light intertwining and shimmering, instantly illuminating the entire room as bright as day.
Su Yaoyue was instantly stunned, standing there dumbfounded. Her eyes widened, filled with shock, and her cherry-like mouth involuntarily opened slightly, forming a cute yet slightly comical "O" shape.
She was also aware of the preciousness of the Primal Elixir, a cultivation resource that only saints could use.
Within the sect, its value is astonishingly high. A single drop of Origin Spirit Liquid can be exchanged for a full one million spirit points. Therefore, these fifty drops of Origin Spirit Liquid that appeared out of nowhere are enough to support the rental fee of this island for five years.
Before Su Yaoyue could speak, Qin Luo's gentle voice, tinged with a hint of amusement, echoed throughout the hall:
"I think this contract doesn't need to be so complicated. This island embodies so much of Senior Sister Su's hard work, how could I bear to take it all for myself? I'll just rent it for three years. As for the extra twenty drops of Origin Spirit Liquid, I'd appreciate it if Senior Sister Su could take good care of the island for me during her spare time from cultivation."
Upon hearing this, Su Yaoyue stared at Qin Luo, her eyes filled with a complex and unfathomable array of thoughts.
There were actually two reasons for lending the loan to Qin Luo.
Firstly, she was genuinely unable to support the island's continued expenses, and the difficulty of maintaining it left her overwhelmed and on the verge of despair.
Secondly, there was the strange and indescribable feeling that quietly grew in her heart for Qin Luo.
She herself couldn't say when these feelings began.
Was it when Qin Luo risked his life to save her in those perilous ruins? Was it when she, infatuated with him, tried to seduce him, but he remained unmoved and steadfast in his principles?
Was it the moment when he forcefully escorted me away with his divine artifact at that critical juncture? Or was it the barely suppressed resentment that lingered in my heart after he refused my request to join his team?
In short, all sorts of memories surged in her heart. Ever since returning from the ruins, Qin Luo's face would often involuntarily appear in her mind, lingering there.
This so-called lease, ostensibly a transfer of the island, was in reality a carefully planned opportunity for her to have more chances to spend time with him on the island and further shorten the distance between them.
As for the rumors that he already had a Daoist partner, Su Yaoyue would feel a little bitter from time to time, but she still held a sliver of hope.
After all, unfounded rumors often occur within the sect.
Thinking of this, Su Yaoyue's gaze shifted slightly as she looked at Qin Luo, and she parted her lips slightly to say:
"Junior Brother Qin Luo, are you looking for a peaceful life and asking me to be your island manager?"
Despite saying that, Su Yaoyue didn't hesitate and put away the fifty drops of Origin Spirit Liquid.
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