The Transaction

“A topic? What topic? I came here to hear your final decision. Will you leave to live in seclusion, or shall I act on your behalf and eliminate one of your greatest enemies?” Han Li averted his gaze from the yellow-clothed beauty and spoke bluntly, his expression turning stern.

Upon hearing this, Madam Yan furrowed her brow slightly before speaking slowly.

“Young Master Han, there is no need to be so hasty. After much deliberation yesterday, my sisters and I have decided on the second option. However, we wish to slightly modify the conditions.”

“I believe I made myself clear. I do not wish to haggle with you ladies. There is no room for negotiation. Either you accept my terms completely, or you choose the second option.” Han Li’s countenance shifted abruptly.

“What do you think of my daughters’ appearances?” Madam Yan ignored Han Li’s displeasure and suddenly changed the subject to the three Miss Mo.

“Words like ‘national beauty’ and ‘heavenly fragrance’ would not be an exaggeration to describe the young ladies.” Han Li was taken aback for a moment, but then responded with a light smile. He had a vague idea of what Madam Yan was planning.

“Our request is not excessive. If you can eliminate the leaders of both the Five Colors Sect and the Overlord Villa, not only will we give you the Warm Yang Jade to cure the poison, but we will also marry all three of our daughters to you as wives and concubines. Weren’t you just staring at Fengwu? As long as you agree, she will be a member of the Han family.” Madam Yan pointed at Mo Yuzhu and the others behind her, speaking seriously.

“Fourth Aunt!” “Mother!”

The faces of Mo Yuzhu and Mo Caihuan drastically changed, and they couldn’t help but cry out. Clearly, the two had not received any prior warning about this. Madam Yan’s casual promise had startled them so much that their expressions faltered.

Mo Fengwu, on the other hand, while somewhat pale, managed to maintain her composure.

It was no wonder they were so alarmed. Han Li’s appearance was truly unremarkable. He was as different from the ideal husband they each held in their hearts as heaven is from earth. How could they be willing to marry him?

“Silence! This matter has been decided by me and your other aunts. You are not allowed to renege, or you will be immediately expelled from the Mo Estate!” Madam Yan’s face sank as she spoke in a cold voice.

This statement left the three Mo sisters utterly stunned.

Mo Yuzhu bit her lower lip, her face ashen with anger. Mo Caihuan, looking utterly lost, turned to the Second and Fifth Madams, who usually doted on her, a pleading look in her eyes. Only Mo Fengwu was slightly better off, but her body trembled lightly as she leaned against the wall behind her, completely still.

“There is no need to pressure the young ladies. I cannot agree to your terms. As I said before, no matter what the conditions are, I will not take unnecessary risks. I am still very fond of my own life.” After a moment of silence, Han Li spoke calmly, flatly rejecting Madam Yan’s proposal.

To say that Han Li was unmoved by the beautiful Mo sisters would be a complete lie. But after careful consideration, Han Li understood that if he really killed the other two overlords of Lan Province in one fell swoop, it would surely not escape the notice of those with sharp eyes and ears. It would invite a disaster upon himself.

Just think about it. After the Five Colors Sect and the Overlord Villa collapsed, Madam Yan would certainly lead the Surprising Flood Society to rise, becoming the greatest beneficiary.

Adding to that, his own sudden appearance at the Mo Estate, followed by the marriage to all three of the Mo family’s jewels, would be an obvious declaration to the world that he was the greatest contributor and the killer in this affair.

If this were to provoke a mysterious force related to Immortal cultivators, his half-baked level of cultivation would certainly not have a good outcome. His life would most likely be forfeit. What good would the exquisite beauty of the three Mo sisters be then?

So Han Li could only inwardly sigh with bitterness, forcibly pushing away the three beautiful women before him.

As for whether the Mo sisters liked him or not, Han Li didn't really care. Even if he only got their bodies, winning their hearts would only be a matter of time! But now, all this was useless. To Han Li, the three Mo sisters were like hot potatoes—absolutely untouchable! All he wanted now was to quickly resolve the cold poison in his body and leave this place of trouble. Whatever fortune or misfortune befell the Mo Estate afterwards would have nothing to do with him.

Han Li’s words of refusal, while displeasing to Madam Yan and the others, greatly improved the Mo sisters’ impression of him. The youngest, Mo Caihuan, even went from tears to a smile, making a funny face at Han Li.

Even Mo Yuzhu and Mo Fengwu looked at Han Li with much softer eyes, seeing him in a new light.

Madam Yan sighed, exchanged a glance with Madam Li and the others, then turned around and spoke with a note of helplessness.

“Since Young Master Han disagrees, then so be it. We will proceed with the deal on your terms. As long as you can kill Ouyang Feitian, the ‘Angry Lion’ and master of the Overlord Villa, we will hand over the Warm Yang Jade for you to dispel the poison.”

“Hehe! You ladies are quite cunning. I heard that Ouyang Feitian is in the prime of his life and has no children yet. If he dies, the Overlord Villa will likely collapse instantly, and its subordinates will be divided and leaderless, leaving them no time to worry about the Surprising Flood Society.” Han Li rubbed his nose and said with a light laugh.

Upon hearing this, Madam Yan shot Han Li a glance.

“It’s not just as you say. Do you know who sent that Wu Jianming? It was none other than this Overlord, Ouyang Feitian. Furthermore, Wu is his seventh disciple and is very much favored by him.”

“This master of the Overlord Villa is of the same generation as our husband, roughly the same age. He has always been ambitious, wanting to dominate the entire Lan Province. Therefore, he adopted a strategy of ‘first the weak, then the strong,’ planning to swallow our Surprising Flood Society first, then deal with the Five Colors Sect.”

“A few years ago, he incited our husband’s sworn brother, Ma Kongtian, and his second disciple, Zhao Kun, trying to split the Surprising Flood Society. My sisters and I saw through his plot and preemptively killed those two and their confederates. However, the Surprising Flood Society was severely weakened as a result. When the Overlord Villa’s army pressed forward, we were forced to retreat steadily. With no other choice, we had to consolidate our forces and hole up in Jiayuan City.”

Madam Yan lightly revealed some secrets regarding the Surprising Flood Society.

“But your current power in Jiayuan City doesn’t seem very strong. Why doesn’t the Overlord Villa just crush you in one go?” Han Li thought for a moment and asked with some confusion.

“Hehe! That madman Ouyang Feitian doesn’t dare to attack this place, and of course, he has his reasons. If you want to know, just agree to our sisters’ original conditions, and I’ll tell you, Young Master.” The Third Madam let out a giggle, her voice half-playful, half-serious.

“Heh! I think I’ll pass. I was just a little curious.” Han Li remained unmoved.

“Honestly! You’re not acting like a man at all. You can’t even put in a little extra effort.” The Third Madam pouted, as if flirting with Han Li.

Madam Yan and the others seemed oblivious to the Third Madam’s actions, but the three Mo sisters were somewhat flushed. After all, seeing their elder openly flirting with the man they themselves were supposed to marry was a bit much!

Mo Caihuan pouted and glared angrily at Han Li.

But Han Li seemed oblivious, continuing in his own way. “The Third Madam says it so lightly. This ‘little effort’ of yours could very well cost me my life. I’d rather not be that kind of ‘manly man’! As long as I’m still a man, that’s enough.”

Perhaps Han Li’s last remark was too crude. Not only did the Third Madam across from him freeze for a moment before pursing her lips in an enchanting smile, but even the Second Madam, Li, and Madam Yan showed signs of displeasure.

“How do you plan to take Ouyang Feitian’s life? He hides in his villa day in and day out, rarely venturing outside. And his martial arts are peerless, his mind full of schemes. He is a very tough nut to crack.” Madam Yan’s expression turned serious as she spoke.

“There is no need for the Fourth Madam to worry about that. As long as you prepare a good horse for me and a portrait of this man, I will make him disappear from this world.” Han Li replied nonchalantly.

“I hope so.” Madam Yan said softly.

“But before that, shouldn’t you ladies give me some kind of guarantee? Just to ensure that when I return from this mission, you won’t go back on your word.” Han Li said lightly.

“What kind of guarantee do you want?” Madam Yan showed no dissatisfaction, as if she had been anticipating this.

“Please, each of you take one of the pills in this bottle. As for what kind of pill it is, I won’t say. Anyway, when I return from killing Ouyang Lian Tian, I will exchange the antidote for the jade in your hands.” Han Li took out a porcelain bottle and placed it on the table, then looked coldly at Madam Yan and the others.

Without another word, Madam Yan reached out her delicate hand, picked up the bottle, poured out a single emerald-green pill, glanced at Madam Li and the others, and then tilted her head back to swallow it.

“Excellent courage and decisiveness! Truly worthy of being the head of the Surprising Flood Society.” Han Li couldn’t help but applaud in praise, then turned his gaze to the others.