395: Chapter 395 The Heartless Yin Wenzheng

Xiao Weiqing had no idea that Yin Wenzheng was currently revoking his human status in his mind.

He simply nodded with certainty.

“Indeed, there are 8 portions. There's no need to lie to you; you can check for yourself.”

Xiao Weiqing tossed the waste nirvana stone to Yin Wenzheng.

Yin Wenzheng didn't catch it, letting the waste nirvana stone fall to the ground. “Of course I believe you, but what does this have to do with the deal you mentioned?”

“It does.”

“Do you think it's normal for me to have seized so many nirvana stones?”

“Of course it's not normal,” Yin Wenzheng said, his voice rising slightly. “The amount of nirvana stones you've seized in one go is more than what our Vermilion Bird Empire has seized in a hundred years.”

This was the truth.

Over the past century.

The Vermilion Bird Empire had entered these No. 9 Civilization Ruins over ten times, and they had only seized about a hundred and thirty or forty portions of nirvana stones. Ninety percent of those were third-grade nirvana stones, with second-grade ones being extremely rare, let alone first-grade ones.

But what about Xiao Weiqing?

In this single trip, he had seized over two hundred nirvana stones.

Crucially, nearly half of the seized stones were second-grade, with over twenty being first-grade nirvana stones—and that wasn't even the final tally.

Not only was the quantity incomparable, but the quality was on an entirely different level.

Xiao Weiqing nodded with a smile. “Actually, I also feel that it's impossible for me to have seized so many nirvana stones.”

“Hmm?”

“What do you mean?” Yin Wenzheng was somewhat confused.

Xiao Weiqing said, “Exactly what I said.”

“I am too young, after all. I feel that being able to seize thirty or forty nirvana stones would be about right. Yes, thirty or forty—that number sounds quite reasonable.”

“Thirty or forty? But you clearly...”

Yin Wenzheng's voice trailed off as he immediately realized what was happening. As the next successor of the Yin Family, he was no fool; he understood exactly what Xiao Weiqing meant.

However.

His appetite was simply too large. Out of over two hundred portions, he only intended to report thirty or forty. He was planning to give the Vermilion Bird Empire only twenty percent.

This wasn't an 80-20 split; this was a 20-80 split.

After thinking for a few seconds.

“Xiao Weiqing, 21 first-grade nirvana stones, 87 second-grade nirvana stones, and 122 third-grade nirvana stones. I don't believe I've miscounted.”

Yin Wenzheng used his actions to state his stance.

Xiao Weiqing didn't get angry or lose his temper. Still wearing a Face full of smiles, he said softly:

“Not counting the first-grade ones, let's say I have 210 second and third-grade nirvana stones in total. Your nine families would share 16 percent, which is 33.6 portions. Let's round that up to 34.”

“How much of that would actually reach your Yin Family's hands?”

“5 portions? Or 10?”

Yin Wenzheng fell silent. 10 portions?

Did he think the other families were just for show?

According to the old rules, the Yin Family and the Ruan Family shared forty to fifty percent. Calculated that way, the Yin Family would definitely receive no more than 10 nirvana stones. Even then, the other families were currently very dissatisfied and had been wanting to renegotiate the distribution ratios.

“Tell me, what do you want?” Yin Wenzheng asked.

Xiao Weiqing said, “It's simple. I will hand over 40 nirvana stones to the Vermilion Bird Empire, including 10 second-grade and 30 third-grade stones.”

“And then?”

Yin Wenzheng asked with a serious expression. What he cared about was what Xiao Weiqing would say next.

“I will privately give the Yin Family 6 second-grade nirvana stones and 10 third-grade nirvana stones.”

Even though he had guessed Xiao Weiqing's intention to bribe him, Yin Wenzheng's heart still skipped a beat when he heard '6 second-grade nirvana stones'.

“Whew~”

Yin Wenzheng took a deep breath. “Xiao Weiqing, I told you, there will be inspections once we leave. You can't hide the nirvana stones at all.”

“I naturally have a way to handle that. If it's truly impossible, then the deal is off,” Xiao Weiqing laughed, looking full of confidence.

Yin Wenzheng didn't speak, lowering his head in thought.

Xiao Weiqing wasn't in a hurry, just waiting quietly to the side.

A few minutes later.

Yin Wenzheng looked up, his eyes firm as he said, “12 second-grade nirvana stones and 20 third-grade nirvana stones.”

Xiao Weiqing shook his head. “9 second-grade stones, and the third-grade ones stay at 10. The extra 3 stones are for the favor I owe Yin Linna.”

“Fine, it's a deal.”

Yin Wenzheng had actually considered refusing.

However.

The thought of 9 second-grade nirvana stones made him hesitate, plus the fact that Xiao Weiqing had saved his life yesterday.

“Sigh...”

Yin Wenzheng sighed in his heart. Since ancient times, it has been hard to satisfy both loyalty and righteousness.

Xiao Weiqing smiled. “Pleasure doing business with you.”

“Pleasure doing business with you.”

Yin Wenzheng grinned, his demeanor changing instantly.

Suddenly.

Yin Wenzheng spoke again:

“Xiao Weiqing, actually, I feel that Lou Xiaoxing's strength is also a bit overrated. He's not much older than you; 34 nirvana stones is a bit much.”

“Hmm?”

This time, it was Xiao Weiqing's turn to be shocked.

However.

Immediately after.

Xiao Weiqing laughed, feeling somewhat gratified.

“Then how many nirvana stones do you think Lou Xiaoxing should have seized to be appropriate?”

Yin Wenzheng thought for a moment, then gritted his teeth and said, “4 portions. What do you think?”

“4 portions?”

Good grief.

This time, Xiao Weiqing wasn't just shocked; he was actually startled.

He couldn't tell. This guy Yin Wenzheng, with his thick eyebrows, big eyes, and righteous appearance, had such a black heart.

He only wanted to give Lou Xiaoxing the spare change and swallow everything else.

Since Yin Wenzheng dared to do it, he had even less reason to refuse.

Xiao Weiqing nodded. “Alright. Of the remainder, the Yin Family gets 5 portions, one of which will be a second-grade nirvana stone.”

“It's a deal.”

“It's a deal.”

“What's a deal? What are you guys talking about?”

Just then, Lou Xiaoxing walked out of Tian Zhenzhen's room.

At this time.

Lou Xiaoxing had bandages wrapped around his palm and arm, but he was beaming with joy, looking nothing like someone who was heavily injured.

“Nothing. How are you doing?”

“Good, very good.”

Lou Xiaoxing laughed heartily, as if he had just picked up money off the street.

Xiao Weiqing looked on curiously. Had this guy Lou Xiaoxing taken some kind of stimulant?

Soon.

Xiao Weiqing knew why.

He saw.

Behind Lou Xiaoxing, Tian Zhenzhen walked out of the room. Her Face was flushed, and every frown and smile was filled with the charm of a young married woman.

However, when her eyes met theirs, she looked away, appearing somewhat embarrassed.

Yin Wenzheng and Xiao Weiqing were both experienced men; how could they not know what was going on?

“Damn!”

Xiao Weiqing cursed inwardly. This guy Lou Xiaoxing hadn't come out for ages because he was in the room fooling around with Tian Zhenzhen. He really wasn't worried about their current situation at all.

Seeing the two of them together, Yin Wenzheng sighed imperceptibly in his heart, but considering the relationship between Xiao Weiqing and Lou Xiaoxing, he didn't give it much more thought.

Seeing Tian Zhenzhen's shyness, Lou Xiaoxing pulled her into his arms.

“Xiao Weiqing, from now on, this is your sister-in-law.”

Xiao Weiqing shook his head helplessly, but he still gave Lou Xiaoxing some Face.

“Hello, Sister-in-law.”

“I don't deserve that, I don't deserve that.” Tian Zhenzhen waved her hands repeatedly, looking almost terrified.

She had only decided to be with Lou Xiaoxing; as for the future, she was taking it one step at a time and hadn't thought that far ahead yet.

How could she let Xiao Weiqing call her sister-in-law? What was her strength compared to Xiao Weiqing's?

Even Lou Xiaoxing's strength wasn't enough to compare with Xiao Weiqing's. Moreover, Xiao Weiqing had just saved them yesterday; they still owed him their lives.

“It's only right, Sister-in-law. You don't need to be like this.”

Seeing that Xiao Weiqing really did call Tian Zhenzhen sister-in-law, Lou Xiaoxing's smile widened. Actually, he had only been joking, but he hadn't expected Xiao Weiqing to give him so much Face.