Heh heh, heroes aren't defeated by hardship, but they can be corrupted by sweet-talking.
Looking at Hun Xin, tears still streaming down her face, Xiao Yan's lips curved into a smirk of satisfaction.
"Call me Master."
"Where's the candy?"
"Call me Master first."
"I want to eat the candy first."
A black line appeared on Xiao Yan's forehead. This girl was probably just a simple foodie.
But, adopting the principle of better safe than sorry, he turned to the other three and said lightly, "Come get ten thousand gold coins each tomorrow morning."
"Thank you, Young Master! Thank you, Young Master!" The three of them wore expressions of pure joy.
Ten thousand gold coins was a fortune they could only dream of.
Watching this scene, a barely perceptible smile appeared on Xiao Yan's face.
Sometimes, getting too much money all at once might not be such a good thing.
Money could lead to a comfortable life, but it could also corrupt one's will and soul.
In his previous life, when he was down on his luck, Xiao Yan had known a few friends. Some of these people later won the lottery, and some gambled their way to a million overnight.
But the ultimate fate of these people was always the same: deeply in debt and mired in the mud.
When a person gains wealth beyond their ability to control, it's often the beginning of disaster.
As for whether these people would rise to prominence after receiving ten thousand gold coins or fade away, becoming even more destitute, that was no longer Xiao Yan's concern.
Those who could rise would be making a connection, a good karma. Those who couldn't would be truly destroyed by his underhanded methods.
He was, after all, a villain. How could benefits from a villain be obtained so easily?
After the three men left, Xiao Yan finally looked at the little girl, who was only up to his thighs.
"Patriarch Jia Lie, arrange for someone to send this child home."
Xiao Yan glanced at Jia Lie Bi.
"Yes." Jia Lie Bi obediently arranged for two of his men to take Hun Xin.
"Where are the lollipops?" Hun Xin looked at her newly acquainted master with anticipation.
"You two, go buy her a hundred lollipops, then come back for your reward," Xiao Yan glanced at the two servants from the Jia Lie Family.
"Yes, yes," the two servants nodded quickly. This young man was someone even the clan leader couldn't afford to offend.
Hearing "a hundred lollipops," Hun Xin's big eyes suddenly lit up like light bulbs.
If there were a real universe to be seen, it would be reflected in her eyes at this moment.
"Thank you, Master," the little bean sprout said with a sweet smile.
This one probably isn't fit to be the protagonist, is she? Xiao Yan sighed, rubbing his forehead.
After Hun Xin left, Xiao Yan slowly walked back to his seat and sat down.
"Mr. Xiao Yan, the money you promised these people exceeds a hundred thousand gold coins. This sum is also to be paid by our Mite'er Auction House. You certainly play your cards well."
Ya Fei, standing to the side, glanced at Xiao Yan with a helpless expression.
A hundred thousand gold coins, if it could win over Xiao Yan, it wouldn't be impossible. However, this person was such a rogue, it was feared that they would never see a return on their investment.
Xiao Yan didn't speak, tossing the Qi Gathering Pills in his hand to Ya Fei as if they were stones.
"You sell this, can't you get over a hundred thousand gold coins?"
"That's enough." Ya Fei fell silent, but a trace of disappointment lingered in her heart.
One Qi Gathering Pill, under her operation, might be auctioned off for a high price of two hundred thousand. It would almost be a net profit of nearly a hundred thousand gold coins.
But this money, compared to the favor of a Dou King expert, was actually nothing.
As a true businesswoman, she deeply understood that momentary wealth meant nothing. Strong connections and relationships were one of the most important reasons for a continuous flow of wealth.
"Here, you all get one each." Xiao Yan glanced at the heads of the three families, who were eyeing the situation with envy, and tossed three small jade bottles into their hands as if they were discarding trash.
The three of them were stunned for a moment. They opened the jade bottles and looked inside. Moments later, their old faces couldn't help but reveal smiles.
"Thank you, Mr. Xiao Yan. Mr. Xiao Yan is generous."
Selling a single Qi Gathering Pill was almost equivalent to the family's entire year's net profit.
"You can leave now."
Xiao Yan waved his hand and said, "Tomorrow, go to Hun Xin's house and bring her over here. You must be polite. I don't care what methods you use, but you must make her parents willingly send their child to my care.
If money isn't enough, give more. Ten thousand won't do? Then a hundred thousand. A million, whatever it takes. In short, you must get the job done, understand?"
"Please rest assured, sir. Our three families will definitely handle this matter well." Jia Lie Bi felt like he could lick Xiao Yan's toes at this moment.
What it means to be a generous spender, a big spender – Xiao Yan was exactly that at the moment.
After the three of them had left, Xiao Yan turned to look at Ya Fei, whose expression was complex.
"What's wrong? Not satisfied?" Xiao Yan asked with a smile.
Ya Fei forced a smile.
Xiao Yan waved his hand, and ten small jade bottles appeared on the table nearby.
"Become my concubine, and these Qi Gathering Pills are all yours."
Ya Fei's smile froze, then she shook her head again.
"Wealth is indeed precious, but if it's for that, I would lose myself." Her red lips parted slightly, clearly unwilling to lose her soul like that.
Xiao Yan smiled. The woman before him was a businesswoman; she was indeed profit-driven and even power-hungry, but that didn't mean she lacked her own principles.
This, in fact, gave Xiao Yan a degree of appreciation.
However, could she really refuse what he would propose later?
"I heard you've suffered a lot of grievances in the Mite'er Family these past few years." Xiao Yan gestured for her to sit beside him.
Ya Fei didn't hesitate and sat down directly. Although the young man before her possessed awe-inspiring strength, for her, who had weathered many storms, it was merely that his strength made her feel a sense of awe.
"We've only known each other for a day, how would you know these things?" A trace of a smile still hung on her pretty face, exuding an air of wealth and charm.
Xiao Yan didn't answer her question, instead, he slowly began, "I can help you become the head of the Mite'er Family, and make you the business queen of the Jia Ma Empire, even the Northwest Continent."
Hearing this, Ya Fei's beautiful eyes suddenly contracted, staring fixedly at Xiao Yan.
That suppressed bitterness and obsession that had been in her heart, unable to be spoken, all surged up at this moment.
Her parents had passed away early, and her clansmen had bullied her. If it weren't for the clan head, remembering her father's merits and kindness when he was alive, she didn't know how miserable her current situation would be.
Others only knew that she was a wealthy businesswoman, but they didn't know how much heartache she had gone through from a tender teenage girl to where she was today.
Over the years, taking back the inheritance her parents had left her and becoming the head of the Mite'er Family had become an obsession she couldn't erase from her heart.
A person lives, always needing a thought.
"What you said is true." Her red lips parted slightly, her beautiful eyes fixed on Xiao Yan, her voice finally unable to suppress her emotions.
"It's true, and if you Dual Cultivation with me, the progress of your Dou Qi will also be much faster, and becoming a Dou Emperor might not be impossible."
Xiao Yan said with a smile.
"A Dou Emperor, huh?" Ya Fei's delicate face flushed, clearly understanding the Dual Cultivation Xiao Yan mentioned.
But that wasn't important. Sometimes, people would give everything for a single obsession. If they could also improve their strength, that was even better.
After all, her years of business were just a way to increase her own value. Having powerful strength was the foundation of dignity.
Years in the business world had taught her clearly that strength was the root of everything.
"So, aren't you going to throw yourself into my arms?" Xiao Yan smiled, spreading his arms.
Ya Fei hesitated for only a moment before gently resting her head on Xiao Yan's shoulder. Her beautiful eyes closed, and she sighed resignedly.
"I'm tired."
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