Chapter 65 The Deal is Made, the Palace Master's "Sincerity"
Chapter 65 The Deal is Made, the Palace Master's "Sincerity"
"What did you say?"
When Yaoyue heard the three conditions proposed by Yang Qian, especially the last one, her stunningly beautiful face showed genuine astonishment for the first time.
She wondered if she had misheard.
He sent those two sisters, the two dignified Palace Masters of Yihua Palace, the only two Grandmasters and Top Grandmasters in the world, to be his personal bodyguards.
Has this kid gone mad?!
Where did he get the audacity to make such an absurd request?!
"Kid, you're asking for it!"
Inviting Moon's anger was reignited, more fiercely than ever before.
The Grandmaster's aura, which had just been dispersed by Yang Qian's punch, condensed again, transforming into a tangible chill that caused the temperature in the entire study to plummet to freezing point.
Lianxing, standing to the side, was also terrified, her face turning pale. She nervously tugged at Yang Qian's sleeve and desperately tried to signal him to stop provoking her sister.
She knew her sister's temper best; if you really angered her, she was capable of anything.
However, Yang Qian ignored all of this.
He simply looked at Yaoyue calmly, his deep eyes showing no fear, but rather a detached understanding of everything.
"Palace Mistress Yaoyue, please don't get angry yet."
Yang Qian spoke slowly, his voice not loud, but clearly reaching the ears of everyone present, "We're discussing a deal now, aren't we?"
"Since it's a transaction, it should naturally be fair and just."
"You want my sister-in-law, a once-in-a-millennium swordsmanship prodigy, to practice that evil sword technique that even you yourself dare not touch?"
"You want to use her to help you uncover the mysteries of that realm of gods and demons."
"And I granted your seemingly absurd request."
"Then in exchange,"
Yang Qian paused, a playful smile playing on his lips. "I'll have you and Palace Master Lianxing serve as my personal bodyguards to protect my safety. Is that too much to ask?"
Upon hearing this, Yaoyue was speechless for a moment.
She found herself unable to refute it.
Yes. She wanted Qin Shuyu's talent, while Yang Qian needed the sisters' martial prowess.
In essence, this was indeed a transaction. And to some extent, Yang Qian even lost money.
After all, a born swordsman has limitless potential for future achievements.
Although the sisters are now top-notch experts, they are ultimately just bodyguards.
However, while the logic is sound, it's ridiculous to expect the Grand Palace Master of Yihua Palace to become a bodyguard for a mere boy.
Her proud self-esteem simply couldn't accept it!
"Kid, don't push your luck!"
Yaoyue gritted her teeth and said coldly, "I can promise to keep you safe in Qixia Town, but you want my sisters to be your bodyguards? Don't even think about it!"
"Yeah?"
Upon hearing this, Yang Qian simply smiled dismissively.
"Then I think we should call off this deal."
As he spoke, he made a gesture as if to pull Qin Shuyu away.
"Anyway, let whoever wants to practice that tattered book do it. My sister-in-law is naturally beautiful, and she can still live a happy and carefree life even if she doesn't practice martial arts."
"As for that little hidden problem in my body..."
Yang Qian glanced at Yao Yue, whose face was ashen, and said slowly, "No need for you to worry, Palace Master. At worst, I'll just use less force in the future and focus on recuperating. Maybe one day I'll resolve it myself."
"you!"
Yaoyue was so angry at his shameless and unyielding attitude that she trembled all over!
She found that all her threats and schemes were as weak and powerless as hitting cotton in front of this kid.
The initiative was firmly in the hands of the other party from beginning to end!
This feeling of helplessness drove her crazy!
"Sister, don't be angry..."
Seeing that her sister was about to lose her temper again, Lianxing quickly stepped forward again, grabbed her hand, and gently shook it.
She turned her head and gave Yang Qian a pitiful look with a hint of pleading.
"Young Master Yang, please say less. My sister is only doing this for your own good, for your sister-in-law's sake. Can't you both compromise?"
"Take a step back?" Yang Qian looked at Lianxing's gentle and kind appearance, and his expression softened a little.
"Palace Mistress Lianxing, it's not that I'm unwilling to back down, but your sister has gone too far. What does she take us for? Soft persimmons to be manipulated at will? If I back down today, endless concessions and compromises will await us! In the end, we might not even know how we died!"
Yang Qian's words left Lianxing speechless.
She knew Yang Qian was telling the truth; her sister's personality was indeed domineering and authoritarian, and she wouldn't allow anyone to go against her will.
but……
"Well...you can't make my sister your bodyguard..."
Lianxing muttered under her breath, "If word gets out, what will become of the reputation of our Yihua Palace?"
"face?"
Yang Qian laughed upon hearing this, "Respect is earned, not given by others."
He looked at Yaoyue's still icy and beautiful face and slowly said, "Palace Mistress Yaoyue, I can put it another way."
"Our relationship is not one of employment, but rather a partnership."
"We will jointly develop the 'Yan Nantian Treasure' project. I will contribute with clues to the treasure and my sister-in-law's talent, while you will contribute with the power of the Yihua Palace and the martial prowess of you and your sisters."
"I will be the overall person in charge of this project, and you will be the director of the security department."
"We have a clear division of labor, each performing their own duties, achieving mutual benefit and win-win cooperation."
"How is it?"
Yang Qian looked at Yaoyue, raised an eyebrow, and said, "Isn't my suggestion giving you enough face?"
As Yaoyue listened to Yang Qian's string of new terms—projects, equity investments, general manager, security director—she was somewhat bewildered, but she roughly understood what Yang Qian meant.
To put it bluntly, it's the same old thing in a different guise; they still want her to be their bodyguard, just worded a little nicer.
"snort!"
Yaoyue snorted coldly and turned her head to the side, refusing to look at him.
But she didn't object again, which clearly meant she agreed.
Seeing this, Yang Qian breathed a sigh of relief.
He knew that he had finally managed to temporarily control this proud woman.
"good!"
Seizing the opportunity, Yang Qian made the decision, "Since everyone has no objections, our 'Treasure Hunting Company' is officially established from today!"
"I am the chairman and CEO!"
"The Palace Mistress of Yaoyue Palace is the Security Director and Chief Technology Officer!"
"Palace Mistress Lianxing is the Logistics Minister and Public Relations Manager!"
"As for my sister-in-law..."
Yang Qian glanced at Qin Shuyu, who was completely bewildered and listening in his arms, and said with a smile, "She's our company's future trump card and mascot!"
"Pfft..."
When Lianxing heard the words "mascot," she couldn't help but laugh.
She thought this young master Yang was really too eccentric.
Even Yaoyue, who was usually stern and unsmiling, subtly raised the corners of her mouth. Although she quickly returned to her cold demeanor, Yang Qian, who had been secretly observing her, keenly noticed it.
"alright."
Yang Qian cleared his throat and said, "Now that the company has been established, as the chairman, I will now announce the first personnel appointment!"
He looked at Yaoyue and extended his hand in a "please" gesture.
"Please have our Security Director, Ms. Yue, hand over your 'gift.' Our company needs to evaluate and archive this 'core technology.'"
Upon hearing this, Yaoyue glared at him fiercely!
That bastard who got the benefit and then acted innocent!
She really wanted to slap him to death!
However, when she thought of the realm of gods and demons that was so close at hand, and the human treasure trove that could allow her strength to leap forward once again, she ultimately held back.
With a cold face, she threw the ancient animal skin book in her hand at Yang Qian, as if she were throwing not some supreme secret manual, but a hot potato.
Yang Qian caught the booklet steadily, a satisfied smile appearing on his face.
It's done!
The Seven Limits of Devouring Heaven and Destroying Earth, the Sixth Form!
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