158: Chapter 158 Clash Under the Table! The Jealous Vixen

Pei Qinglan sat upright opposite the wooden table, her hands folded on her lap.

The snowy-white skin revealed at the collar of her cheongsam rose and fell slightly with her breathing.

"As long as Young Master nods, the treasury of the Great Yan Dynasty will be opened for you, and you may choose any one divine object from it."

"Not only that."

She paused for a moment, observing Cao Kun's expression.

"Once the Daoist Inheritance Struggle ends, the Great Yan Dynasty can also enfeoff Young Master as a prince of a different surname. It will be hereditary, with a fiefdom of one hundred thousand li."

Having thrown out such chips, Pei Qinglan smiled and said nothing more, fully displaying the composure of one who controlled the entire situation.

She had managed a branch of the Treasure Pavilion for many years and had handled countless sky-high transactions.

She knew very well what this condition meant to a Cultivator from a peripheral province.

Any item casually taken from the Great Yan Dynasty's treasury would be enough to make those first-class forces in Zhongzhou fight until their heads bled.

Not to mention the supreme power of a prince of a different surname, which meant ruling over one's own territory.

These were bargaining chips sufficient to make anyone lose their composure.

After hearing these words, Cao Kun remained calm on the surface, but his mind began to calculate rapidly.

That idiot Bi Yuntao.

He sent people all the way to Hehuan Province to plunder Luck.

And even threatened to capture all the women around him to be used as Cauldrons.

Now he comes running to offer such generous terms to win him over?

This is absolute nonsense.

If that old schemer really had this kind of magnanimity and character.

He wouldn't have stooped to the level of sending people to some backwater place to steal Luck.

The woman in front of him, named Pei Qinglan, acted in an upright and measured manner.

The person standing behind her is definitely not Bi Yuntao.

Since it's not Bi Yuntao, then who else in this Great Yan Dynasty could offer such terms?

The answer was obvious.

While Cao Kun was calculating how to maximize his benefits, Yu Linglong beside him was unhappy.

The little vixen's peach-blossom eyes rolled around.

Watching her master's gaze constantly darting towards the slit of the cheongsam opposite her, her jealousy spilled over instantly.

Dressed so seductively, she clearly wasn't a proper chamber of commerce manager.

She bit her red lips.

Her right leg quietly moved towards Cao Kun.

Under the table.

A fair, tender little foot wearing a silver anklet had slipped out of its exquisite embroidered shoe.

It reached towards Cao Kun silently.

Feeling the warm, soft sensation on his calf.

Cao Kun's eyelids twitched.

This little vixen was getting bolder and bolder.

Seeing that Cao Kun didn't react, Yu Linglong became even bolder.

It slid slowly upwards along the inside.

Secretly reminding him not to fall for the trick of that old woman opposite.

How could wild flowers outside compare to the fragrance of the one at home?

Cao Kun's expression remained normal as he smiled at Pei Qinglan.

He grabbed that little foot that was causing trouble.

"Mmph!"

Yu Linglong hadn't expected Cao Kun to suddenly counterattack.

A very soft, coquettish moan escaped her nose, and she finally behaved a bit more.

Having subdued the little vixen at home, Cao Kun finally raised his head.

"Fairy Pei, the conditions you offered are indeed very tempting."

"However, I would like to know, who exactly is this noble person from the Great Yan Dynasty you speak of?"

Pei Qinglan was slightly taken aback.

She hadn't expected Cao Kun to be so clear-headed.

Facing the dual temptation of the Great Yan Dynasty's treasury and becoming a prince of a different surname, he actually wasn't dizzied by the benefits.

Instead, he pointed straight to the core of the matter.

This young man was definitely not someone who would remain in a pond.

She figured he would have to know her identity sooner or later anyway.

Since she had come to offer an olive branch, she naturally had to show sufficient sincerity.

Pei Qinglan put away her smile and said seriously:

"Young Master is indeed a sensible person."

"To be honest, the person who entrusted me is not a court official of the Great Yan Dynasty."

"It is the current Empress of the Great Yan Dynasty, Your Majesty Empress Yue Chan."

Empress.

Empress Yue Chan.

Hearing these two names, Cao Kun suddenly understood.

Just as he had expected!

Pei Qinglan continued: "Your Majesty Empress Yue Chan and I have been close friends for many years."

"She heard of your astonishing military achievements at the border of Qingzhou and admires you greatly."

"So she specifically asked me to wait here, hoping to form a good relationship with you."

Form a good relationship? That sounds very nice.

Cao Kun calculated in his heart.

This Empress Empress Yue Chan was definitely not some naive girl.

She must be fully aware of the little tricks Bi Yuntao was pulling behind her back.

Now the Empress had taken the initiative to come and show goodwill.

This clearly meant she knew he and Bi Yuntao had a mortal feud.

She wanted to use his hand to get rid of the prince, Bi Yuntao, in the upcoming Daoist Inheritance Struggle, with a legitimate excuse.

"What a good move of killing with a borrowed knife without shedding blood," Cao Kun sighed inwardly.

As expected.

To be able to sit in the position of Empress and rule over the behemoth of the Northern Territory of Zhongzhou.

She was definitely not someone to be trifled with.

Seeing Cao Kun silent, Pei Qinglan thought he was still hesitating, so she added:

"Young Master, as you are new to the Northern Territory of Zhongzhou, you may not be aware of the cruelty of the Daoist Inheritance Struggle."

"The Prodigies from the major immortal families and super Holy Lands of Zhongzhou will all enter the fray."

"Although your combat power is heaven-defying, it is inevitable that you will suffer if you fight alone."

"With the support of the Great Yan Dynasty behind you, it will be much more convenient for you to act after entering the Ancient God Ruins."

Although he knew he was being used as a blade.

Cao Kun didn't mind at all.

Even if the Empress didn't come to him, he would definitely kill Bi Yuntao once he went to the Northern Territory of Zhongzhou.

Now, going to kill a dead man who was already on his must-kill list.

Not only could he get top-tier treasures from the Great Yan Dynasty's treasury for free.

But he could also have a bunch of free thugs in the Daoist Inheritance Struggle.

To not do such a deal that was delivered to his doorstep would be foolish.

Cao Kun released Yu Linglong's little foot and patted her leg.

Yu Linglong quickly retracted her foot, put on her shoe, and sat properly.

"Since Her Majesty the Empress has said so."

"And Fairy Pei is so pleasing to the eyes..."

"I can help the Empress slaughter Bi Yuntao!"

Cao Kun agreed extremely readily.

This actually made Pei Qinglan stunned for a moment.

She had prepared a stomach full of persuasive words, and even backup conditions to sweeten the deal.

None of them were needed.

"Young Master is a straightforward person."

"Then we have reached a consensus."

Pei Qinglan was secretly happy. She took out a jade tablet carved with nine golden Dragons from her Storage Ring and handed it to Cao Kun with both hands.

"This is the highest-level Guest Elder token of the Great Yan Dynasty."

"With this, Young Master can enjoy the highest standard of treatment in any city of the Great Yan Dynasty within the Northern Territory of Zhongzhou."

"Once Young Master arrives at the Imperial Capital of the Great Yan Dynasty, you can use this token to enter the palace directly and meet Your Majesty."

"However..."

Cao Kun took the Nine-Dragon jade tablet and tossed it casually in his hand.

"I have a big appetite. Choose any one divine object? The Empress is a bit too stingy."

"Since the door to the Great Yan Dynasty's treasury is open, I will be taking everything I fancy when the time comes."

"I'm afraid Your Majesty the Empress shouldn't cry out of heartache when that time comes."

Pei Qinglan was amused by his casual, carefree, and roguish manner, laughing until she shook.

This man had an indescribable, fatal attraction about him.

Domineering, decisive, and yet possessed a touch of worldly charm.

"Young Master is truly humorous."

Pei Qinglan's eyes curved, and the high mounds on her chest trembled slightly.

"Since Her Majesty has given her word that you may choose from the entire treasury, she naturally will not be stingy."

Having reached a consensus, the atmosphere in the private room became much more relaxed.

Pei Qinglan poured more hot tea for Cao Kun and asked with a smile:

"Now that the business is done, I wonder what Young Master Cao plans to do next?"

Cao Kun picked up the teacup, his gaze sweeping over Pei Qinglan's snowy-white long leg again.

"What else is there to do?" he said matter-of-factly.

"I ran all the way here from the transit station, so naturally, I need to find a place to rest my feet first and experience the local customs of the Northern Territory of Zhongzhou."

Under the table.

Yu Linglong really couldn't take it anymore.

Pouting, she raised her little foot and gave Cao Kun's calf a kick that was neither too light nor too heavy, venting her anger.

Bah! Heartless stinky master!

Right in front of her, his eyes were practically glued to that woman's long white legs!

Aren't the many sisters in the Hehuan Sect enough for you to mess around with!

Pei Qinglan took in the little interaction between the two, not feeling awkward at all, but rather finding it extremely interesting.

She took the opportunity to suggest: "Young Master, you have arrived just in time."

"In half an hour, my Treasure Pavilion Yuheng Province branch happens to have a large-scale auction."

"Because the Daoist Inheritance Struggle is approaching and Prodigies from various provinces have gathered in the Northern Territory of Zhongzhou, the specifications of tonight's auction items are extremely high."

"There are many peerless treasures and ancient secret treasures that are rarely seen on ordinary days."

Pei Qinglan blinked her long, autumn-water-like eyes.

"If Young Master doesn't mind... I wonder if you are interested in joining the fun?"