97 Collaboration Ii (1/2)

Jiu Ming grinned wickedly. ”It's because we are going to collaborate now. I need your herbal dishes and you need Paramount's power.”

”Alright.” There was a determination in Feng Ruqing's eyes. ”I accept your proposal. I will give you all my herbal dishes and in return, I want Paramount's power.”

”Deal!”

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It was late by the time Feng Ruqing left the s.h.i.+p. She lowered her eyes and looked at the token in her hands. There was happiness in her eyes.

She did not come to the meeting without gaining anything. She at least gained a token. She could now have an easier time taking take care of things with the token.

At least, she could ask the people in Paramount to go and buy precious herbs.

”Sir.”

Inside the s.h.i.+p.

Xu Lao frowned and looked at the s.p.a.ce where Feng Ruqing was before she left. He sighed. ”Feng Ruqing might not know the significance of being the lady of Paramount. Do you really want to do that?”

Jiu Ming stood with one hand on his back. His sleeves flapped about as they were moved by the breeze. The young girl's plump body slowly disappeared from his sight.

”I was saved by Empress Nalan when I was tricked and hurt badly that year. Now I built Paramount.” Jiu Ming turned and looked at Xu Lao. ”It's all because of Empress Nalan. If there were no Empress Nalan, do you think Paramount could exist?”

Xu Lao stopped talking.

”I have never seen myself as the master of Paramount. It was all because of… Feng Ruqing.”