Most importantly, the Xuan Tie Token is in Xuan Lou's hands. He will still need to rely on Xuan Lou in the future, so he cannot afford to break ties with Xuan Lou at this time.
"If I'm not mistaken, the blood of someone who possesses the ninth level of the Enchanting Blood Illusion technique is the strongest and most yang blood?" Xuan Lou's calm and peaceful expression vanished, replaced by a hint of anticipation and tension in his eyes.
Situ Jingyan frowned slightly, but answered readily, "That's right."
"Then, can your blood cure the Heavenly Domain Cold Poison?!" Xuan Lou asked, a hint of excitement flashing in his eyes upon hearing Situ Jingyan's straightforward answer.
A look of understanding flashed in Situ Jingyan's eyes. No wonder Xuanlou suddenly withdrew his attack when he used the ninth level of the Enchanting Blood Illusion. So that was the reason.
However, the Heavenly Domain Cold Poison can be considered one of the most potent poisons in the world. Its toxicity is no less than that of the Yin-Yang Powder. If one is afflicted by the Heavenly Domain Cold Poison, there is no cure except for the combination of extremely strong Yang blood and the Fire Fruit.
“However, it requires my heart’s blood.” Situ Jingyan’s smile remained unchanged, but became even more sinister, his eyes filled with a hint of domineering arrogance as he said calmly, “You should know that this is very dangerous. It’s not worth it for me to do this for a mere fire fruit.”
Xuan Lou's eyes were deep and calm, and there was no anger on his face. He simply smiled and said, "Speak, what other requests do you have?"
"I want half of the Xuan Iron Token," Situ Jingyan coldly uttered.
The Xuan Tie Token is divided into two halves. The upper half is a sword, which is the Xuan Tie Token that the Seven Absolutes Manor promised to the leader of the martial arts alliance. With this Xuan Tie Token, one can command all the subordinates of the Seven Absolutes Manor.
Most importantly, the young master of Seven Absolutes Manor possesses the lower half of the Xuan Iron Token, a blood lotus-shaped Xuan Iron Token. With this half of the Xuan Iron Token, one essentially possesses all the weapons of Seven Absolutes Manor.
Shen Qianmo's smile remained unchanged as she calmly observed the alluring, red-clad man beside her. "Truly, he cares about the world. What use would this half of the Xuan Iron Token be if not for vying for supremacy?"
Xuan Lou's expression shifted slightly, seemingly completely taken aback by Situ Jingyan's request. Why would he want half a piece of Xuan Iron?! While divine weapons are important, having so many is of little use to a martial artist.
"I'll give you one day to consider it," Situ Jingyan added coldly, as if it were Xuan Lou, not him, who needed his help.
Xuan Lou's eyes deepened. The Xuan Iron Token represented the power of the Seven Absolutes Manor and was one of the young master's most important tokens; how could he possibly give it away so easily?!
But in this world, besides Situ Jingyan, probably no one else knows the ninth level of the Enchanting Blood Illusion. He originally thought his mother's life was beyond saving, but now, a chance for survival is right before his eyes. Can he just give up like this?!
His mother's life versus the family's interests—which is more important? What should he choose?
"Will he agree?!" Shen Qianmo glanced at Xuan Lou and asked Situ Jingyan in a low voice.
Situ Jingyan smiled confidently. "The terms are still negotiable."
A sly glint flashed in Shen Qianmo's eyes. Asking for the Xuan Tie Token was indeed a bit excessive, but as a second-best option, asking for a promise from Xuanlou was not difficult.
Moreover, with such high requirements, it becomes much easier to settle for less; this is also a testament to the power and wisdom of those in positions of authority.
Situ Jingyan is truly a born king, possessing the unique confidence and domineering aura of a king, as well as incredibly accurate judgment.
"Big brother, why did you let outsiders in?" A somewhat childish voice reached their ears, drawing the attention of Xuan Lou and Shen Qianmo's group, who were deep in thought.
The newcomer was dressed in a pale yellow long robe and looked like a child, with bright, sparkling eyes that conveyed a mix of innocence and cuteness.
“They can cure Mother’s illness.” When Xuanlou saw the person who came, a gentle smile appeared on his lips. It was a genuinely warm smile, unlike the false gentleness he always maintained. This warmth went straight to the heart.
"What?! Really?" The newcomer immediately showed a joyful expression, skipping and hopping to Shen Qianmo and Situ Jingyan, and said happily, "Pretty sister and handsome brother, can you really save Mother?!"
Shen Qianmo looked into the newcomer's eyes, which were devoid of any impurities. This was true purity, unlike the scheming hidden beneath Gongzi Xiu's childishness. This was utter purity.
"Whether we save your mother or not depends entirely on your elder brother's word." Situ Jingyan's tone remained cold and stern, as if he did not see the expectant look in the newcomer's eyes.
Upon hearing Situ Jingyan's words, the visitor turned his curious and expectant eyes to Xuanlou, thinking, "My elder brother will surely save Mother, won't he?"
Xuan Lou looked into his younger brother's clear eyes, and for a moment, he was speechless. Of course, he wanted to save their mother, but could the Xuan family's legacy, the Seven Absolutes Manor's token, really be handed over like this?!
“If you are worried that this will affect the power of Seven Absolutes Manor, then you can promise me 100,000 sharp weapons.” Situ Jingyan saw Xuan Lou’s hesitation, the corners of his mouth slightly curved, and his dark eyes were filled with determination.
Looking at Situ Jingyan's upturned lips and his dark eyes, Shen Qianmo felt that his eyes were like a bottomless pool, containing too much, as if everything in the world could not transcend those eyes.
"good."
After a long silence, Xuanlou finally responded solemnly.
One hundred thousand weapons is no small number, but it is the best solution available.
"Big brother, Mother is saved, isn't she?" the man in yellow asked with a beaming smile.
"Xuanming, be good. Mother will be alright." Xuanlou affectionately patted Xuanming's head, her face full of warm smiles.
Shen Qianmo's lips curled up slightly. This trip to Fire Island had gone quite smoothly; not only had they obtained the Fire Fruit, but they had also received a promise from Seven Absolutes Manor.
Jingyan, with these 100,000 weapons, you're one step closer to your dream of conquering the world.
As Shen Qianmo watched Situ Jingyan's red robes fluttering, she felt a faint melancholy mixed with a touch of joy.
Meanwhile, Situ Jingyan was also watching Shen Qianmo.
Mo'er, I will present the world to you. Mo'er, wait for me.
"Now that the terms have been agreed upon, please grant my request, young master." Xuan Lou's smile remained unchanged, but the warmth in his eyes vanished as he left Xuan Ming's face.
Situ Jingyan flicked his sleeve, a wicked and arrogant smile playing on his lips, and said calmly, "Do you think I'd renege on my debt? Lead the way."
Shen Qianmo watched Situ Jingyan's retreating figure, wanting to speak, but she held back.
Removing his heart's blood must be incredibly painful. But there's no other way. She can't take his pain away; she can only watch silently.
In truth, his meticulous planning and scheming also included himself in the equation. Situ Jingyan, how can you be so ruthless to yourself? What exactly is your past?
"Miss." Qianqian's timid voice sounded from behind. Shen Qianmo put away her feelings and turned to look at Qianqian, only to see a mixture of confusion and grievance on her face.
He reached out and touched Qianqian's hair. "Qianqian, do you feel like you're holding Hongmei back?"
"Yes. If Qianqian weren't so impulsive, Sister Hongmei wouldn't have done this," Qianqian replied softly, her eyes filled with deep guilt.