The Revenge of the Reborn Supreme Sovereign-Chapter 131 - 128: A One-Month Deadline!

At the entrance of the Lingnan Fengshui Association, Lai Zhuge, dressed in the hemp robes of a Divine Physiognomy practitioner, stood at the gate scanning the surroundings. He gave only faint nods to the respectful greetings from those nearby, his gaze passing over them quickly.

It wasn’t until Qin Fan’s figure appeared that he hurriedly strode toward him.

"Master Qin!" Lai Zhuge called out obsequiously.

"What’s happened?" Qin Fan frowned, dispensing with pleasantries and getting straight to the point.

"Something has happened to Miss Li! After we last parted, she went ahead and hired over twenty Fortune Tellers, Magicians, and Martial Artists to accompany her deep into Shennongjia, but the result was a complete wipeout! Fortunately, she was at the very back and retreated when she sensed something was wrong. Otherwise, she would have been lost in there too!" Lai Zhuge said, his voice laced with anxiety.

Although his opinion of Li Wenxuan was in a nosedive, she was still Li Donghuo’s daughter. Because of this connection, Lai Zhuge found it impossible to remain indifferent.

"Did she call you to ask me to come over?" Qin Fan chuckled dismissively.

"Yes! As soon as she called me, I came looking for you!" Lai Zhuge said.

"Is she willing to pay the ten billion?" Qin Fan laughed again.

Hearing this, Lai Zhuge gave a bitter smile. Shaking his head with a sigh, he said, "What other choice does she have?"

"Fine, let’s give it a go. When do we leave?" Qin Fan asked decisively, not beating around the bush.

"The sooner, the better. Master Qin, when are you free?" Lai Zhuge asked.

"This afternoon," Qin Fan replied after a moment of thought.

Even now that he had reached the Late Stage of Qi Refinement, Qin Fan didn’t dare to be arrogant about the place Lai Zhuge mentioned, where Spiritual Beasts roamed. It would be better to go back and create some Attack Talismans. After all, it paid to have a double layer of insurance.

"Good. In that case, Master Qin, Miss Li and I will wait for you at the airport this afternoon! She arrived on a private plane, so we can board at any time!"

Qin Fan nodded and said nothing more.

I thought Lai Zhuge was summoning me for some important, confidential meeting, but for ten billion, I don’t mind the travel.

He hailed a taxi and hurried back to his rental apartment in the urban village.

「Five hours later.」

The sun was setting in the west.

Inside Jiangzhou Airport, Lai Zhuge checked the time, his eyes constantly darting around.

"Lai Shenxiang, it’s five minutes to five o’clock. Don’t tell me that Master Qin has changed his mind and is too scared to go!" Beside Lai Zhuge, Li Wenxuan spoke, her brow furrowed and her tone chilly.

I swear, if Qin Fan dares to stand me up, I’ll make him pay! Not even his connection with Lai Zhuge will save him!

Hearing Li Wenxuan’s tone, a spark of irritation flared within Lai Zhuge. It was only out of respect for Li Donghuo that he managed to suppress his anger. "So what if Master Qin is late?" he said, his voice low and tinged with annoyance. "Who else can you rely on now? Are you going to keep looking for those so-called ’masters’? Are you going to keep marching to your death?"

"I—!" Li Wenxuan’s face flushed red.

Before she could say another word, Lai Zhuge cut her off. "Settle down! You can either leave or you can wait! Let me warn you right now, don’t try your usual tactics on Qin Fan, or you won’t even know how you died! And one more thing, I’m standing here waiting with you not because you’re the Gambling King’s daughter, but because I owe Li Donghuo a favor!"

Stung by Lai Zhuge’s harsh words, Li Wenxuan, who had never been reprimanded so severely, bit her lip and fell silent. However, a slight hint of ill will appeared in her eyes as she looked at Lai Zhuge.

Right as the five-minute mark hit, Qin Fan appeared.

"Master Qin, this way, please!"

The moment he spotted him, Lai Zhuge immediately rushed over to greet him. Even though this was Li Wenxuan’s business, Lai Zhuge was extremely attentive and eager.

There was no other reason. Once this favor was repaid, they would be even.

Qin Fan gave a slight nod. Led by Lai Zhuge, he didn’t even bother to glance at Li Wenxuan as they walked straight through the VIP channel and boarded the private jet.

"Master Qin, there’s something I need to tell you in advance," Li Wenxuan said, approaching Qin Fan once they were on the plane. "I can’t easily produce ten billion at the moment. Could you give me a bit of time? Say, one month!"

"Miss Li, what do you mean by this?" Lai Zhuge’s anger finally erupted, no longer possible to contain.

Li Wenxuan had told him she agreed to the ten billion, but she had failed to mention the one-month extension. How was this any different from slapping him in the face? It put him in an impossible position, caught between her and Master Qin!

"Lai Shenxiang, I forgot to mention it to you earlier. My funds are a little tight right now, and ten billion is no small sum. While the Li Family certainly isn’t short of ten billion, in the fields of finance and investment, things aren’t always so straightforward. It will take some time to gather the funds. However, I trust Master Qin won’t mind waiting a month, right?" As she finished, Li Wenxuan licked her lips and gave Qin Fan an insincere smile.

"It’s fine. One month it is," Qin Fan said with an amused smile. He casually opened the mini-fridge, took out a bottle of purified water, and took a swig. "And don’t worry, my word still stands. The ten billion is only due if I get the Life Extending Fruit. If I can’t get it, I won’t take a single penny from you!"

"Thank you for your understanding, Master Qin! Well, I won’t disturb you and Lai Shenxiang any further. I’ll notify you both when the plane lands!" Li Wenxuan said with a radiant smile before turning and walking away.

In the separate cabin, accompanied by soft instrumental music, Lai Zhuge’s old face was the picture of extreme embarrassment. "Master Qin, I’m sorry," he said, looking at Qin Fan, mortified. "I didn’t expect this situation! If I had known, I would have made it clear to you beforehand!"

Qin Fan shook his head. "It’s nothing. A month is no big deal!"

"That may be so, but it was still my oversight! Please forgive me, Master Qin!" Lai Zhuge said again, bowing with his hands clasped together, his heart filled with regret.

At that moment, his already low opinion of Li Wenxuan plunged to absolute zero. He was filled with utter contempt for her ignorance. 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

Even Li Donghuo has to be mindful of my moods, yet Li Wenxuan actually dared to set me up like this? She’s courting death! To think that I, Lai Zhuge, have dominated the Geomancy World for so many years. Forget a direct slap in the face; the number of people who have even dared to show me disrespect could be counted on one hand!

"Alright, it’s not a big deal! I don’t care, so why are you so worried? Just relax and get some rest," Qin Fan said with a soft smile.

Amidst Lai Zhuge’s embarrassed chuckles, Qin Fan leisurely closed his eyes.

「Two hours later.」

The door to the tranquil, music-filled cabin was suddenly opened.

Li Wenxuan walked in. With a relaxed smile, she announced, "Lai Shenxiang, Master Qin, we’ve arrived!"