Peerless Divine Eyes
Chapter 13 Talking about Cooperation!

Chapter 13: Chapter 13 Talking about Cooperation!

"Lu Chen, you really don’t know how to enjoy the moment. If it weren’t for..."

Xu Yueru knew Lu Chen was impervious to persuasion, yet she hadn’t expected him to be so decisive, pressing the burning firestick against her smooth neck.

"If it weren’t for what? You were planning to kill me?"

Lu Chen’s mind was clear as a mirror, his words laced with irony.

Before getting the pupil, Xu Yueru had no intention of killing him.

Qin Yaotiao had told him that Xu Yueru kept pressing her about whether Lu Chen still had something he hadn’t taken with him.

But Qin Yaotiao knew nothing.

As for the injuries on her face, Qin Yaotiao said they were unrelated to Xu Yueru.

She had encountered Lu Zhan on her way to buy rice; not only had he stolen her silver, but he had also captured her with the intention of dishonoring her.

Qin Yaotiao had put up a desperate fight, and just when Xu Yueru arrived, she said something that made Lu Zhan back off. However, he had left those two characters etched on her face.

But clearly, Xu Yueru had no good intentions, either.

"How could I have the heart to kill you?"

Xu Yueru’s smile was insinuating, as if the weapon pressing against her neck wasn’t a deadly one at all. "I’ve said it before, I’m here to talk about cooperation!"

"What could there possibly be to talk about between us?"

Lu Chen appeared indifferent, yet he was somewhat tempted.

The fact that Xu Yueru had colluded with others was certain, and her speedy discovery of his location proved everything.

Lu Chen’s reason for not immediately killing Xu Yueru was precisely this consideration.

Xu Yueru was strong, yet dared to come alone, suggesting she must have someone secretly following her.

"Of course, there is," Xu Yueru’s smile grew wider as she said, "You such a man of deep loyalty, surely you would want to heal the injuries on Qin Yaotiao’s face, right? Luckily, I know a place where there’s a master of medicine. Without promising to bring the dead back to life or regrow flesh from bones, the injuries on Qin Yaotiao’s face are nothing for him!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Chen felt a stir in his heart, but his expression remained unchanged. "Yaotiao’s injury, I have my plans for it, no need for you to worry! Besides, even if she can’t be healed, I won’t abandon her! I, Lu Chen, look at the heart, not the face!"

This blatant backhanded compliment was naturally about Xu Yueru, a beautiful woman with the heart of a serpent.

But Xu Yueru didn’t take it to heart at all, and instead laughed, "Heavenly Book Academy has experts, but wherever you go, you should be able to arrive safely first! You’ve killed Lu Zhan and slapped the Lu Family’s face; they won’t let it go easily!"

"So, your goal is to ensure that I can leave Yuzhou City safely?"

Lu Chen had never heard of the Heavenly Book Academy.

In contrast, he was surprised that Xu Yueru’s insight was so sharp, seeing through his thoughts at a glance.

But he didn’t deny it.

"Of course, you can leave Yuzhou City whenever you wish, but... there’s something on you that I want! If you agree, I can naturally arrange it."

The fox’s tail finally shows!

Lu Chen sneered inwardly, but feigned ignorance, "An item? What could I possibly have that you would covet?"

"Of course, you have," Xu Yueru had nearly rummaged through the entire Lu Family and even searched him after drugging him into unconsciousness, quite certain that Lu Chen had hidden that item very well. Tired of beating around the bush, she said directly, "I want the relic left by your mother! If you agree, not only can I bring you out of Yuzhou City, but I can also arrange for someone to escort you to Heavenly Book Academy! Of course, if you don’t trust the person I send, I can just get you out of Yuzhou City and then tell you the location of Heavenly Book Academy!"

Lu Chen furrowed his brows, "My mother’s whereabouts are unknown; that relic is my only memento. I also plan to marry Qin Yaotiao and use it as a betrothal gift!"

"Giggle," Xu Yueru laughed coquettishly, nearly out of breath, "Using that jade pendant as a betrothal gift, such an idea you have! This way, I’ll add another condition, give you a thousand taels in banknotes, so you’ll have travel expenses! And as for my plan, it’s quite simple. After leading you out of Yuzhou City, you’ll give me the jade pendant, how about that?"

Hearing this, Lu Chen was somewhat tempted.

He was worried about being short of money and distressed over Qin Yaotiao having to work.

With this arrangement, he could leave Yuzhou City earlier!

What does it matter where you cultivate, but he feared delay could prevent Qin Yaotiao’s face from healing properly.

Lu Chen feigned interest and put on a hesitant look before finally saying, "The jade pendant can be yours, but give me the banknotes first! As for the day we leave the city, we’ll choose an auspicious day!"

"Naturally, when I, Xu Yueru, negotiate terms, I always show my sincerity first!"

With that, she clapped her hands.

Instantly, a figure appeared on the roof, leaping down from the hole!

Lu Chen’s pupils shrank sharply; Xu Yueru had brought a Marrow Refinement Realm martial artist with her!

No wonder she was so confident!

Thankfully, he had been alert enough not to attack directly just now, otherwise...

He likely would have been the one to die!

His spiritual power had recovered to fifty percent, but it was only enough to execute four spear techniques, definitely not enough to deal with the Marrow Refinement Realm!

Xu Yueru was very pleased with Lu Chen’s expression. She took the banknotes the martial artist had handed over, pressed her body forward, and tucked them inside Lu Chen’s shirt collar before saying, "I’ll be taking this ruined temple. Go live in the city, and once you decide on the day to leave, come tell me!"

"Alright!"

Watching Xu Yueru with her seductive springtime gaze, how could he not know that Xu Yueru intended to engage in intimate acts with this martial artist right here?

Muttering a curse of bad luck to himself, Lu Chen stepped outside and was greeted by Qin Yaotiao. Without any nonsense, he took her by the hand and walked away.

Not long after leaving, he could hear Xu Yueru’s panting breaths!

He wished he could transfer the two characters on Qin Yaotiao’s face onto Xu Yueru’s!