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“You are a drifting outsider with no fixed roots, and your situation in Lingxu City is already worrying. Danger lies on every side. One careless step, and you may lose your life. What future is there to talk about?”
He Lingchuan stretched lazily. “Me? I only know how to live in the moment. Drink today’s wine today, worry about tomorrow’s troubles tomorrow. You took such a huge risk to come see me. Surely you didn’t come just to wag your tongue a little?”
Risk and reward ought to be proportional, after all. If the other side had bargaining chips, this was the time to start laying them out.
Sure enough, Xi Yunhe continued, “If you help me handle this matter properly, I can ensure you remain safe and sound in Lingxu City.”
“Oh?” He Lingchuan’s gaze focused. “How?”
“I have my own methods.”
“I don’t believe you.” He Lingchuan picked up a spoon and stirred the bowl of sweet rice wine.
He could not drink it, but at least he could stir it.
“You’re a wanted criminal who can barely protect himself, and you want to keep me safe?” He Lingchuan burst into laughter. “Who do you think you are, a state preceptor?”
The puppet controlled by Xi Yunhe stood woodenly, not even blinking.
He Lingchuan watched him at leisure.
Xi Yunhe asked, “What state preceptor?”
“Who knows? It just slipped out.” He...
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