Dugu Yan stalked straight to Yuan Longxuan's side.
Yuan Longxuan instantly initiated his "strategic disengagement."
Say what you want....I won't respond.
"Tch, still pretending? Your wife is right in your face. Not going to open your eyes?"
She sprawled across him like a refined female hooligan, her mature, exquisite face holding three parts anticipation and seven parts mischief.
"Not talking to me?"
A cool, slender "little snake" slid lightly across Yuan Longxuan's abdomen.
He still didn't budge...if he said he wouldn't look today, he wouldn't look. Even if the Heavenly King descended.
[Due to unknown reasons, Dugu Yan's favorability: 100%. Favorability locked.]
Xueke was stunned. Sister Yan… you're even more outrageous than a hooligan…
She lifted her tiny white hands to cover her eyes.....but the wide gaps between her fingers betrayed her curiosity as she secretly peeked.
Thus, she watched as Dugu Yan boldly explored Yuan Longxuan's torso… until, in an unexpected instant.....
Xueke's cheeks turned red instantly, like blooming peach blossoms.
At the same moment, Yuan Longxuan finally opened his eyes.
Though Dugu Yan's own face carried faint crimson, she forced herself to act composed, leaning in close enough to share breath and heartbeat.
"Tell me. Are you my husband?"
"Thump."
"Thump."
"Thump."
Their hearts pounded in synchrony. Yuan Longxuan swallowed slightly, lifted a hand, and brushed her delicate cheek.
"Of course. Yuan Longxuan never goes back on his word."
Before Dugu Yan could react, he had already lowered his head and captured her soft lips in a firm kiss.
Her body trembled, but she did not retreat. She held tightly onto his hand as though afraid he would vanish again.
Meanwhile, poor Xueke stood frozen, spirit nearly leaving her body.
Only after a long while did the knocking at the door break the moment.
Dugu Yan reluctantly withdrew her slender hand from Yuan Longxuan's.
"Brother Longxuan, we're back!"
Outside, Shui Bing'er's cheerful voice sounded.
Dugu Yan shot Xueke a quick "shhh" gesture. Xueke nodded like a frantic pecking chick.
"Mm. Come in."
After quick introductions, Dugu Yan, with her bright, bold personality, quickly integrated into the group of girls.
Meanwhile, without Dugu Yan, the Emperor Team could no longer form a complete squad.
"Yan-zi Sister, so you've known Brother Longxuan for twelve years already? Was he also this handsome back then?"
As the girls chattered.....
Another knock came.
"Hello. I wish to discuss a business proposal with your esteemed team."
"So you're offering ten million gold soul coins, but want our Tianshui Team to travel to Soto City and fight daily matches for half a month?"
Listening, Yuan Longxuan frowned. Wasn't this supposed to be for the Emperor Team? How did it fall onto us instead?
"That's correct. You only need to fight once per day."
Yuan Longxuan tapped the armrest thoughtfully… then his gaze shifted to the small noble before him.
A sly glint flashed in his eyes.....the exact look of a seasoned profiteer.
"Raise the commission eightfold. Otherwise, we won't accept."
He knew these nobles far too well. They wanted to use Tianshui Team to "harvest leeks" in Soto City? Use them as tools to make money? Hah....if anyone was going to make money, it would be Yuan Longxuan.
"This…"
The noble's face stiffened. Yuan Longxuan ignored him entirely.
Eighty million would cut their profits significantly, but they wouldn't lose money. And they definitely would cave.
"Seems your group lacks sincerity. Please leave. Tianshui Team does not welcome you."
Judging from the cheap fabrics of the man's clothes, he was clearly a low-rank noble.....just one selected from a large pool to negotiate.
"Eighty million is too much. We—"
"Can't afford it? Then get out. I never said I must go."
Yuan Longxuan knew their mentality perfectly. With Dugu Yan gone, no other academy could form a proper team.
Tianshui was the only viable choice. They had no bargaining power.
"Fine. Eighty million it is.
I will deliver the card tonight. Please bring your team to Soto City as soon as possible."
The noble's quick acceptance told Yuan Longxuan everything.....this fellow wanted to pocket as much as possible before his companions discovered anything.
Only fools get chosen to lead deals? Impossible. The man was planning to scam his own associates.
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