Chapter 139 - 139 Chapter 123: Transactions (1/2)

139 Chapter 123: Transactions

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As soon as Xu Mu reached the island where Xu Yiren resided, waiting disciples welcomed him, respectfully leading him to Xu Yiren’s cavern residence. Compared to Whale Falling Chen’s abode, Xu Yiren’s cave was far more simplistic, somewhat similar to Xu Mu’s, nestled midway up a mountain. However, it was permeated with a much higher concentration of Spiritual Energy.

With the rich Spiritual Energy, quite a few Spirit Fields were made around it filled with many precious medicinal herbs and spirit plants, professionally ’ managed and tended by designated people.

Although not as luxurious as Whale Falling Chen’s place, it looked more like a cultivator’s dwelling.

Seeing Xu Yiren again after nearly a month, Xu Mu could clearly sense her frailness, revealing a hint of vulnerability.

Having lost Whale Falling Chen as her support, it seemed she had not had a good time this past month.

“Please have a seat, Friend Xu!”

Xu Yiren rose to her feet, straightened her hair, gave a smile, and gestured for Xu Mu to sit down.

Xu Mu didn’t stand on ceremony, saluted with a cupped fist, and then took a seat on the hall’s chair.

After Xu Yiren had waved all her subordinates away, she personally made tea for Xu Mu. Every action she executed carried a silent allure.

Strands of a strange fragrance came off Xu Yiren, mixing with the aroma of tea, lingering around Xu Mu’s nose.

■Friend Xu, better not use your unskilled charm magic. If you have something to say, just say it,” Xu Mu calmly said.

“Friend Xu, indeed you are extraordinary, seeing right through me!” Xu Yiren smiled, not feeling awkward, and went straight to the point, “I called Friend Xu here, not for anything else, but to hope that in tomorrows election for the Gang Leader, I could secure your vote!”

Xu Mu’s expression didn’t change much. He had guessed Xu Yiren’s purpose before he came.

He picked up the teacup, and gently swirled the floating tea leaves with the lid.

Friend Xu, what are your chances?”

“Not great! If Friend Xu doesn’t support me, then I really have no chance at all!” Xu Yiren squeezed out a forced smile, her expression revealing loneliness. Over the past month, she had been running around, showcasing all of her treasured possessions. However, the others evaded her requests and didn’t clearly express support for her.

“Do you want to be the Gang Leader that bad?”

Xu Mu put down the teacup, lightly tapping the table.

Upon hearing Xu Mu’s inquiry, Xu Yiren was initially taken aback, then forced out a bitter smile and said, “If I could, I wouldn’t want to refuse. The three marketplaces’ income is not much, but if managed well, it’s enough to cultivate to the late stage of Foundation Establishment! Compared to adventuring in deep seas, running marketplaces is evidently safer!”

Put simply, Xu Yiren wanted a stable environment.

This was what she sought when she relied on Whale Falling Chen.

Xu Mu’s gaze flickered and he asked, “If I can make you the leader of the Whale Sea Gang, what can I get in return?”

“Huh?”

Xu Yiren was taken aback once more, and turned to look at Xu Mu as if she was seeing him for the first time.

From Xu Mu’s expression, he didn’t seem to be joking. After a moment of silence, Xu Yiren said, “If Friend Xu can make me the Gang Leader, I can give you everything that I gave to Whale Falling Chen.”

“Including you?”

Xu Mu finally took a sip of the tea.

Xu Yiren’s face flushed slightly, and she said somewhat annoyed, “Don’t make a joke of me, Friend Xu!”

“I’m not joking!”

Xu Mu said dispassionately.

If he could gain merit while securing the Whale Sea Gang, why not?

“If Friend Xu can truly make me the Gang Leader, I wouldn’t mind offering myself to you!”

Xu Yiren coldly huffed, giving off an air of provocation.

“Then it’s a deal!”

Xu Mu stood up and said, -Would Friend Xu please tell me the locations of the other elders’ residences?”

“What do you plan to do?” Xu Yiren asked, somewhat puzzled.

“Naturally, to persuade them.”

“You’re not joking, are you?”

Xu Yiren stared at him in shock.

Her persuasion attempts over the past month had been fruitless, to the point of her almost wearing out her patience. With the election immediately approaching, what could he do to persuade them?