“I can help you, of course, but it depends on whether your sincerity is sufficient…”
Since Hong Zhong was asking for his help, Xiao Yufan naturally wanted to take full advantage. He imagined that hidden within the Hong family’s heritage there must be many treasures, and this guy, being the young master, was definitely a wealthy tycoon.
“Money is too vulgar, and I don’t have anything else. Could it be that you want me to offer myself in exchange? If that’s the case, Yiluo sister will surely kill me!”
Hong Zhong understood Xiao Yufan’s intentions, but he also knew that ordinary items wouldn’t impress this man. However, if he were to offer something truly valuable, he would definitely feel a pang of regret.
“My husband has no interest in handsome men. I remember you have something precious on you, right? If you’re willing to hand over what you carry with you, that should be enough to show your sincerity!”
Hu Yiluo chimed in supportively, her beautiful eyes sparkling with a clever glint like a cunning fox. Upon hearing Yiluo’s words, Hong Zhong seemed to realize something, and his expression subtly changed.
“It seems this guy really does have something valuable!”
Xiao Yufan had been watching Hong Zhong closely, and his reaction didn’t escape Xiao Yufan’s notice. Originally, he had only been testing the waters, never expecting that the tycoon would actually carry treasures on him!
“Yiluo sister, you should know that I only carry one such thing…”
“If you’re going to be so stingy, how can you expect my husband to help? Impossible! Deal with your own troubles, then. Besides, if you really lose face at the Ancient Martial Arts Conference, someone’s reputation might be ruined!”
Although Hong Zhong now appeared humble, Yiluo knew how proud he truly was. He would absolutely never allow himself to lose face. Therefore, she was one hundred percent confident that he would hand over the item…
Xiao Yufan didn’t speak because he knew Yiluo could handle it. He just needed to quietly play the role of the good guy. As for the item Yiluo mentioned, he was also somewhat excited about it.
Seeing Hong Zhong’s odd expression, Butler An couldn’t help but smile slightly. The young miss truly understood this guy well. However, the Spirit-Enhancing Pill was extremely valuable. He wondered whether the young master of the Hong family would actually hand it over. Still, since Hong Zhong had already reached the peak of Condensed Skill, the pill wouldn’t benefit him much anymore.
“You win. I’ll give it to you, alright?”
After hesitating for a while, Hong Zhong finally made his decision. It seemed that wealth shouldn’t be flaunted, especially not in front of a sly fox like Yiluo. Although the Spirit-Enhancing Pill was valuable, he had already reached the peak of Condensed Skill, so it wasn’t of much use to him anymore.
Slowly pulling out a jade bottle from his chest, Hong Zhong reluctantly tossed it to Xiao Yufan, his lips twitching painfully as if he had just suffered a great loss.
“What is this?”
It felt cool to the touch. Xiao Yufan looked at the pill inside the jade bottle with surprise. However, something packaged so exquisitely in such a fine jade bottle couldn’t possibly be ordinary. Judging from Hong Zhong’s expression, he became even more convinced that this was definitely a treasure.
“I really don’t know how you managed to reach the level of Condensed Skill. This is a Spirit-Enhancing Pill, which can be consumed only once. Its effect is to boost your strength by a whole level!”
Hong Zhong replied grumpily to express his displeasure, but his words sent shockwaves through Xiao Yufan’s mind. Boosting strength by an entire level—how powerful was this pill? If that were the case, wouldn’t Internal Energy Experts be everywhere? And wouldn’t he be able to reach a higher level?
“Are you dreaming? This Spirit-Enhancing Pill can indeed help ordinary people enter the Body Cultivation Stage. For Internal Energy Experts at the Qi Condensation Stage, taking it also gives a certain chance of advancing to the Qi Condensed Stage. However, for someone at the Condensed Skill Stage, it can only elevate you by a minor level. If one could progress from the early stage of Condensed Skill to the peak of Condensed Qi, that would already be considered extremely lucky. There’s no way it could help someone reach the Late Heaven Stage!”
Seeing Xiao Yufan’s stunned expression, Hong Zhong timely explained, which somewhat lessened Xiao Yufan’s shock. If this pill could allow a Condensed Skill expert to reach the Late Heaven Stage, it would be beyond priceless…
Even so, the Spirit-Enhancing Pill was still something many would dream of possessing. Now he finally understood why there were so many extraordinary talents among the hidden aristocratic families. With external aids like this, even if they didn’t strive for progress, advancement would come easily.
Most importantly, something like this could easily create an Internal Energy Expert. Even if it was just the Qi Condensation Stage, it would still be a genuine expert!
“Since Hong brother has been so generous, it would be inappropriate for me to refuse. Besides, I don’t really like those guys much either. If the opportunity arises during the Ancient Martial Arts Conference, I will definitely help Hong brother!”
Xiao Yufan inwardly rejoiced. Yiluo really had done him a big favor. With this Spirit-Enhancing Pill, he should be able to raise his strength before the Ancient Martial Arts Conference. By then, he might even have the chance to kill that old dog from the hidden Guo family.
No wonder Yiluo’s strength had advanced so quickly. He had underestimated the depth of the hidden aristocratic families. Comparing them, even the Hu family in Britain might not be much weaker than the Huangpu family or the Tan family in terms of their extraordinary power.
The Hong family, which could casually give away a Spirit-Enhancing Pill, couldn’t possibly be weak either. Although giving it away had clearly pained Hong Zhong greatly, Xiao Yufan felt he had gained a lot from this encounter.
“This is the best choice. I hope my efforts weren’t in vain. Damn it, my Spirit-Enhancing Pill…”
Hong Zhong felt like crying. Although the pill wasn’t particularly useful for someone at the peak of Condensed Skill, there was still a one-in-a-thousand chance that consuming it might allow him to break through to the Late Heaven Stage—an opportunity worth seizing.
“Don’t worry. I’ll make sure you’re safe and sound. If you can come up with another one, I guarantee you’ll walk proudly at the Ancient Martial Arts Conference!”
Licking his lips lightly, Xiao Yufan wanted to squeeze the guy a bit more. If he could get another pill, he could also enhance the strength of Xian’er or Tianxuan a little.
“Two words for you—get lost!”
Hong Zhong almost jumped up when he heard Xiao Yufan’s further request. He had practically begged to bring out this one pill. If Xiao Yufan wanted another, he would have to go home and negotiate with the old elders of his family. There was no way he could get another one now…
“Ah, really stingy!” Xiao Yufan muttered, then decisively put the jade bottle away. Before the Ancient Martial Arts Conference, he still needed to focus on improving his strength—it was more important now…
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