The Revenge of the Reborn Supreme Sovereign-Chapter 117 - 114: 10 Billion, Not a Penny Less!

"Master Qin, I must be frank. My father’s rapid aging has reached a point our family can no longer bear. I simply must obtain the legendary Life Extending Fruit. Master Qin, please, you have to help me!"

Although she didn’t know what kind of Divine Skills Qin Fan possessed, the sheer reverence Lai Zhuge had for him left Li Wenxuan with no other choice.

"What’s the remuneration?" Qin Fan asked with a smirk.

Li Wenxuan froze. What’s the remuneration? Even if he hadn’t asked, the Li Family would never have shortchanged him. But for Qin Fan to bring up the word "remuneration" specifically seemed to change the nature of their discussion. Could a master held in such high esteem by Lai Shenxiang truly be hung up on payment? While it wasn’t unreasonable to bring up a reward, it caused Li Wenxuan to view Qin Fan’s status as a master with a healthy dose of skepticism.

Not just Li Wenxuan, but even Lai Zhuge was extremely surprised. Master Qin, who was unmoved even by the true lairs of the Foreign Ghost Bureau, is concerned about remuneration? The unexpected question left Lai Zhuge frowning, unable to fathom Qin Fan’s intentions.

"Master Qin, why don’t you tell me what you want," Li Wenxuan said.

As she spoke, however, her tone shifted. Since Qin Fan had mentioned a reward, their relationship had become a transaction. That being the case, she no longer felt the need to be so deferential.

"What I want, you can’t give. So tell me, what can you offer me?" Qin Fan said with a playful smile.

"Regardless of whether we can find the Life Extending Fruit, as long as you can get me in and out of that place safely, I will offer a reward of one hundred million. Is that acceptable?" Li Wenxuan stated gravely.

One hundred million?

Hearing this, Qin Fan laughed.

Lai Zhuge’s brow furrowed, a hint of suppressed anger flashing across his face. Either don’t bring money into this, or don’t use a paltry sum like a hundred million! That place isn’t some scenic paradise for tourists; it’s a treacherous land where life and death hang by a thread! For someone of Master Qin’s caliber, is one hundred million not the equivalent of tossing coins at a beggar?

Qin Fan, however, seemed unbothered. He smiled faintly, turned to Lai Zhuge, and asked, "Master Lai, are you sure the ferocious beasts in there have undergone Spirit Awakening?"

When he said the words "Spirit Awakening," Qin Fan enunciated them clearly, emphasizing their importance. The only reason he was willing to wade into these muddy waters was because of the ferocious beasts with Spiritual Wisdom that Lai Zhuge had mentioned. The existence of such creatures implied that there was enough Spiritual Energy in that place for them to gain intelligence. For that reason alone, he would have made the trip even without payment.

"If the descriptions in the ancient texts are correct, I am one hundred percent certain that those beasts have awakened their Spiritual Wisdom!" Lai Zhuge affirmed, nodding resolutely.

Qin Fan hummed softly in acknowledgment. He then turned back to Li Wenxuan. "Miss Li, is the Gambling King’s life worth only one hundred million?"

Li Wenxuan’s expression changed instantly. Is he trying to ask for an exorbitant price?

With a grim face, she asked, "How much do you want?"

Qin Fan held up a single finger.

"One billion?" Li Wenxuan frowned. While her father’s life couldn’t be measured in a mere billion, demanding such a sum was still somewhat excessive.

But what she would find truly excessive was yet to come.

Qin Fan shook his head with a faint smile and said nonchalantly, "No. I’m talking about ten billion. In cash."

What? Ten billion? And in cash?

Hearing this figure, Li Wenxuan’s eyes widened in shock. Her voice turned icy as she said, "Master Qin, are you sure you aren’t joking with me?"

"I’m in no mood to joke with you. If we can really find that Life Extending Fruit in there, the price is ten billion, not a penny less. If we can’t find it, I won’t take a single cent. You should think it over. When you’ve made up your mind, have Master Lai contact me."

Even when saying "ten billion," Qin Fan spoke as if he were discussing a trivial matter. To the outside world, ten billion was an almost unimaginable sum, but in his eyes, it was merely a string of numbers. Li Wenxuan wanted his help finding the Life Extending Fruit to save the Gambling King’s life, didn’t she? Fine. Qin Fan didn’t mind lending a hand, but the Gambling King’s life was worth ten billion, and not a penny less.

"Stop the car!" Having stated his terms, Qin Fan called out to the driver.

The luxury van braked and came to a smooth stop. With a smile and a wave to Li Wenxuan and Lai Zhuge, Qin Fan pulled open the door and strode away.

Watching his receding back, a mocking smile crept onto Li Wenxuan’s face. She turned to Lai Zhuge and said, "Lai Shenxiang, are you sure you didn’t find the wrong person? Is this ignorant and arrogant fellow really the master with Divine Skills that you described? Ten billion, in cash no less. What is he thinking? Does he even have a concept of what a number like that means?"

"Miss Li, further discussion is pointless. Think it over carefully. Ten billion is certainly no small sum, but weigh it against your father’s life. Also, it’s not that I’m unwilling to repay the Li Family’s favor; it’s that I can’t. Without Master Qin, we can forget about retrieving the Life Extending Fruit. Just setting foot in that place would be a death sentence! Very well, I’ve said all I need to. I should be going. You think about it." Stretching, Lai Zhuge finished his piece and also stepped out of the van. At that moment, he felt that his relationship with the Li Family had been irrevocably soured in this generation.

Aboard the luxury van, after Qin Fan and Lai Zhuge had both left, Li Wenxuan kicked the seat in front of her. With a cold expression, she ordered, "Drive!"

As the van moved forward, she snorted and muttered to herself, "Ten billion... what a fantasy! I refuse to believe that besides you two, no one else dares to go in there!"

「On the street.」

Qin Fan strolled leisurely with his hands in his pockets.

Behind him, Lai Zhuge’s anxious voice called out, "Master Qin! Master Qin!"

"What is it, Master Lai? Are you here to bargain on her behalf?" Qin Fan asked teasingly as he turned around.

"No, no, Master Qin, you misunderstand! I, Lai Zhuge, am not so tactless!" Lai Zhuge said apologetically. "My apologies, I didn’t expect things to turn out like this."

Was ten billion too much? Perhaps. It was certainly a demand worthy of a lion’s appetite. But if it could save Li Donghuo’s life, Lai Zhuge didn’t think it was excessive at all.

"You’re overthinking things. This has nothing to do with you. A transaction requires both parties to be willing. There’s no forcing it," Qin Fan said with a light chuckle, shaking his head.

"It’s good that Master Qin isn’t bothered by it. By the way, the Lingnan Fengshui Association is holding a Magic Artifact Exchange this afternoon. While it’s called an exchange, there’s a fair bit of trading involved. Many influential figures will be there. Would Master Qin be interested in joining the fun?" Lai Zhuge changed the subject, not wanting to dwell on what had just happened. After all, at his age and status, he wasn’t about to let such a small matter disturb his peace of mind.

"A Magic Artifact Exchange?" Qin Fan raised an eyebrow.

"Yes, Master Qin!" Lai Zhuge replied.

Qin Fan paused for a moment. Then, his brow smoothed, and a slight smile played on his lips. "Alright! Let’s go join the fun."