Chapter 10: 10, I Need Your Money, Not You

“Mother, why are you hitting them?” Xiao Li covered her little head, looking pitifully at the woman. She didn't understand why Mother was angry, but this older brother was truly beautiful...

Dongfang Qixuan’s mouth twitched visibly. Since when had he become such a "piece of goods"? Although he didn't know exactly what kind of "goods" she meant, he was certain it wasn't a compliment. Dongfang Qixuan was clearly provoked; no matter how one looked at it, he was among the Twelve Young Masters of Beixuan, yet he was being looked down upon by a woman. He couldn't help but cast a deep glance at her, and that single look actually caused him to lose himself for a moment. She possessed a natural laziness and charm, with a faint hint of aloofness; such an aura was truly extraordinary.

“Is this your magical beast? Once we find the owner, things will be easy to handle. Not only did your beast block the road to rob us, but it also disturbed our rest. Will you pay this mental distress fee, or should I sell this magical beast to this young man?” Jinse completely ignored Xiao Li's words and pointed at Duanmu Fei. Her pitch-black eyes were exceptionally clear, with a flash of brilliance passing through them in an instant. They were already at the border of Qiongxiao Kingdom; within two days, they would arrive at the main city, Qiongyang. Along the way, the gold coins they had scavenged from Lingwu Mountain were almost spent; it was necessary to find a wealthy target to pit.

“Robbing people on the road? Disturbing someone's sweet dreams...” Dongfang Qixuan withdrew his gaze, his brows lifting slightly. This repressed Fire Lion could actually do something like bullying a woman and a child; it truly cost him face. But... did his Fire Lion really rob people on the road?

Duanmu Fei, who had been named, was also confused. When did he say he wanted to buy this magical beast? Regarding the man before him, Duanmu Fei felt a sense of disdain; only a little girl who had never seen the world would be infatuated. His young uncle was much more handsome than him.

“Roar... Roar...” The Fire Lion, still lying prone, let out a roar. A light of excitement shone in its originally fierce eyes, as if it were trying to use all its strength to break free from the mother and daughter's restraint. Its slender tail continuously kicked up dust, and the silver rings on it made a crisp clanging sound. Jinse frowned slightly; it seemed this Fire Lion really did know this person. An invisible aura erupted from around her body, and the Fire Lion, which had intended to charge, instantly wilted.

Just now, what was that? He clearly felt an aura belonging to a powerhouse. His handsome brows furrowed slightly; it seemed this woman didn't just possess beauty, but her strength seemed quite decent as well.

“How much do you want?”

Now was not the time for him to argue over such trivial matters. The poisoner who had poisoned Old Prince Xiao had already been identified as Dongfang Jin'er, the Princess of Nan Yue—his sister. This matter seemed not so simple; someone appeared to be trying to incite a conflict between Nan Yue and Qiongxiao. He had to investigate thoroughly.

“Good, straightforward. One thousand gold coins. Pay the money and return the beast.” Jinse greatly admired the temperament of the man before her. She hadn't even expected that pitting someone would go so smoothly. The first time is a novelty, the second time is practice; the best way to turn someone else's money into your own was to pit them. Judging by his clothing, he didn't look like someone short on funds. Jinse's mind was already fantasizing about the feeling of being immersed in gold coins; one thousand gold coins would be enough for the two of them to squander for a while.

“A woman? Do you consider this robbery? Do you want to rob my looks while you're at it?” Dongfang Qixuan was no longer in a hurry. This girl clearly had an attitude of devouring people without spitting out the bones; she was truly hateful. His deep eyes stared intently at the peerless woman; trying to pit him wouldn't be that easy.

“Man, I only need your money, not your person.” Seeing the man's obvious change in expression, Jinse's voice suddenly turned cold. It seemed this man was not so easy to pit after all.