Chapter 322: Lu Wenshu’s Deal (1/2)

“Young Master Lu should speak your mind. I haven’t decided whether or not to accept your proposal.” Pei Rumo’s current status was comparable to Lu Wenshu and now that Lu Wenshu paid him a sudden visit, he felt something off.

Lu Wenshu was adept at scheming but if he failed to speak his mind when talking to Pei Rumo, the First Prince might become more suspicious.

“Your First Highness will definitely be satisfied with my deal. Just some time ago, I heard that Your First Highness will be going to the Desolate Region with Divine Physician Bai. As it happens, I have something to do there and if you don’t mind, we can travel together.” Lu Wenshu stated.

Pei Rumo felt that Lu Wenshu was right. However, he didn’t wish to easily accede to Lu Wenshu’s request as it would make him seem weak. “Young Master Lu is rather considerate. Even though you will be able to lead us there, we won’t be able to avoid using more manpower and resources.”

Lu Wenshu obviously knew that Pei Rumo was asking for benefits. In his eyes, Pei Rumo seemed to turn into a fox who didn’t want to suffer from any disadvantage. Lu Wenshi’s expression remained unchanged and he explained, “Your First Highness seems to be misunderstanding something about the Desolate Region. The reason behind its name is because of the absence of human presence. However, that’s not all. When somewhere has a high concentration of spirit qi and no one to absorb it, natural treasures would be produced, attracting plenty of spirit beasts. Even though Your First Highness’ army is brave and strong, they have little to no knowledge of spirit beasts. Won’t someone like me be the best candidate to lead them during the battle against the beasts?”

After listening to Lu Wenshu, Pei Rumo knew that he had no reason to refuse. “Since Young Master Lu gave me a reason I can’t refuse, I won’t. However, I have no idea if Divine Physician Bai will go. I wonder if there is a way to bait her into going?”

Lu Wenshu fell silent for a moment as he thought of something. After some time, he raised his head to speak, “If Your First Highness trusts me, I can give Your First Highness a reason to make Young Lady Luo Chu participate in the expedition.”

Pei Rumo raised his brows and felt that Lu Wenshu was probably going for Bai Luochu as well. Whatever the case, it was better that someone familiar with spirit beasts would be going with them. The more he thought about it, the more he felt that bringing Lu Wenshu along was worth it.

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Even though Pei Rumo could see that Bai Luochu wasn’t excited to see him, he didn’t get angry. “I have no other intentions. I am only here to give you a reason to head over to the Desolate Region.”

Bai Luochu’s curiosity was piqued. When Pei Rumo said that he had something she would be interested in, it was definitely good stuff.