Chapter 121: Transaction

"What topic? What are you talking about? I'm here for your final decision! Are you leaving this place to live in seclusion, or do you want me to eliminate one of your major adversaries?" Han Li withdrew his gaze from the woman in yellow, his face stern and direct.

Madam Yan frowned slightly upon hearing Han Li's words, and slowly said to him:

"Young Master Han, no need to rush. After much deliberation yesterday, my sisters and I have decided to choose the second option. However, regarding the conditions, we hope to make a slight alteration."

"I believe I've already stated that I don't wish for the ladies to bargain," Han Li said, his expression suddenly darkening. "This matter cannot be changed. Either you fully agree to my terms, or you choose the second option."

"Young Master, what do you think of my daughters' appearances?" Madam Yan ignored Han Li's displeasure, abruptly changing the topic to the three Mo sisters.

"To call these young ladies exceptionally beautiful and naturally graceful would be no exaggeration!" Han Li was momentarily stunned, but then chuckled softly. He vaguely understood Madam Yan's intentions.

"Our request is not excessive. As long as you can eliminate the leaders of the Five-Color Gate and the Solitary Sovereign Villa, we will not only give you the precious jade for detoxification, but also offer all three sisters to you as wives and concubines," Madam Yan said earnestly, pointing at Mo Yuzhu and the others standing behind her. "Weren't you just looking at Fengwu? If you agree, she will become a member of your Han family!"

"Fourth Madam!"

"Mother!"

Mo Yuzhu and Mo Caihuan's faces turned pale, and they couldn't help but cry out. Clearly, neither of them had received any prior warning, and Madam Yan's casual promise left them utterly aghast.

However, Mo Fengwu, though a little pale, managed to remain composed.

No wonder they were so flustered; Han Li himself was truly unremarkable in appearance. He was poles apart from the ideal husband they envisioned, with not a single matching trait. How could they willingly marry Han Li?

"Silence!" Madam Yan's face hardened as she spoke in a cold voice. "Your aunts and I have already decided on this matter. There will be no going back on it, or you will immediately be expelled from the Mo Manor."

At this statement, all three Mo sisters were stunned.

Mo Yuzhu bit her apricot-shaped lip, her face ashen. Mo Caihuan, utterly distraught, looked towards her second and fifth aunts, who usually doted on her the most, her eyes filled with pleading. Only Mo Fengwu fared slightly better, though her body also trembled faintly as she leaned motionless against the wall behind her.

"There's no need to coerce these young ladies! I cannot agree to your terms," Han Li replied in a deep voice after a moment of silence, flatly rejecting Madam Yan's proposal. "As the saying goes, no matter the conditions, I will not take unnecessary risks. I value my own life greatly!"

To say Han Li was unmoved by the beautiful Mo sisters would be a lie. However, Han Li had carefully considered the matter. If he were to eliminate the other two dominant figures in Lanzhou all at once, it would certainly not escape the notice of watchful individuals and would invite deadly trouble.

Just consider this: after the collapse of the Five-Color Gate and the Solitary Sovereign Villa, Madam Yan would undoubtedly rise with the Startling Dragon Association, becoming the primary beneficiary.

Furthermore, if he, a stranger, were to suddenly appear in the Mo Manor and marry all three of the Mo beauties at once, wouldn't it be obvious to everyone that he was the greatest contributor and murderer in this affair?

If this were to provoke mysterious forces related to cultivators, he, a half-baked cultivator, would surely face severe consequences, likely losing his life. In that case, what good would the enchanting beauty of the Mo sisters be?

That was why Han Li inwardly smiled bitterly, firmly pushing away the three vibrant and captivating beauties.

As for whether the Mo sisters liked him, Han Li didn't care. If he could have the women themselves, he believed winning their hearts would simply be a matter of time! But now, all of that was irrelevant. The Mo sisters were a hot potato for Han Li, something he absolutely could not get involved with! His sole desire was to quickly rid himself of the cold poison, then leave this troublesome place. As for the future fate of the Mo Manor, whether good or bad, it would be no concern of his.

Han Li's refusal, though it displeased Madam Yan and the others, significantly improved the Mo sisters' impression of him. The youngest, Mo Caihuan, even stopped crying and broke into a smile, playfully sticking out her tongue at Han Li.

Even Mo Yuzhu and Mo Fengwu's gazes softened considerably, looking at him in a new light.

Madam Yan sighed. After exchanging glances with Madam Li and the others, she turned back and said with resignation:

"Since Young Master Han disagrees, then so be it! We will proceed with the terms you stated. As long as Young Master Han can kill Ouyang Feitian, the 'Furious Lion' and master of Solitary Sovereign Villa, we will give you the Warm Sun Jade for your detoxification."

"Heh heh! The ladies are quite cunning!" Han Li rubbed his nose and said with a light chuckle. "I hear Ouyang Feitian is in his prime and has no children. If he dies, the Solitary Sovereign Villa will likely collapse immediately, its subordinates scattering, with no time left to bother the Startling Dragon Association."

Madam Yan shot Han Li a sidelong glance upon hearing this.

"It's not just as you say. Do you know who sent Wu Jianming? That very Ouyang overlord orchestrated it, and Wu Jianming is also Ouyang Feitian's seventh disciple, deeply favored by him."

"The master of Solitary Sovereign Villa is of the same generation and roughly the same age as my late husband. He has always been ambitious, aiming to dominate all of Lanzhou. Therefore, he adopted a strategy of targeting the weaker first, intending to devour our Startling Dragon Association before dealing with the Five-Color Gate."

"A few years ago, he incited Ma Kongtian, my husband's sworn brother, and Zhao Kun, my husband's second disciple, to try and split the Startling Dragon Association. However, my sisters and I uncovered their plot and preemptively killed both of them and their accomplices. Despite this, the Startling Dragon Association suffered heavy losses in strength and was repeatedly defeated by the advancing armies of Solitary Sovereign Villa. Left with no choice, the Startling Dragon Association had to consolidate its forces and defend Jiayuan City."

Madam Yan quietly revealed some secrets concerning the Startling Dragon Association.

"But your current influence in Jiayuan City doesn't seem significant," Han Li pondered for a moment, asking with some confusion. "Why wouldn't Solitary Sovereign Villa press its advantage and completely destroy you?"

"Hehe! There's naturally a reason why that madman Ouyang Feitian dares not attack this place," the Third Madam chuckled, her voice coquettish and half-joking. "If you wish to know, just agree to our sisters' original terms, and I will tell you, Young Master."

"Heh heh! Never mind then. I was merely a little curious!" Han Li remained unfazed.

"Honestly! You're not acting like a man at all, unwilling to put in even a little more effort!" The Third Madam pouted, as if playfully flirting with Han Li.

Madam Yan and the others ignored the Third Madam's behavior, but the three Mo sisters blushed deeply. After all, for their elder and the man they were supposed to marry to openly flirt in front of them was a bit too much!

Mo Caihuan pouted and glared fiercely at Han Li.

Han Li, however, seemed oblivious, continuing undeterred. "Third Madam makes it sound so easy," he said, "but that 'little bit of effort' could cost me my life. I don't mind not being a 'manly man' if it means keeping my life!"

Perhaps Han Li's last remark was a little too blunt, not only causing the Third Madam opposite him to freeze, but also making her purse her lips and smile coyly. Even the Second Madam, Madam Li, and Madam Yan looked somewhat displeased.

"Young Master, how do you intend to take Ouyang Feitian's life?" Madam Yan's expression grew serious as she spoke. "He hides within his villa all day and rarely goes out. Moreover, he possesses exceptional martial arts skills and extraordinary cunning; he is very difficult to deal with."

"You don't need to worry about that, Fourth Madam," Han Li said nonchalantly. "As long as you prepare a good horse and a portrait of this man for me, I will ensure he disappears from this world."

"I hope so!" Madam Yan said softly.

"Before that, however, shouldn't you ladies also give me a guarantee?" Han Li said airily. "To ensure that when I return after completing the mission, you won't go back on your word!"

"What kind of guarantee do you require?" Madam Yan showed no sign of displeasure, seemingly having anticipated this.

"Please each take one pill from this bottle," Han Li said. "As for what kind of medicine it is, I won't say. In any case, when I return after killing Ouyang Liantian, I will exchange the antidote for the precious jade in your possession." Han Li took out a porcelain bottle, placed it on the table, and then watched Madam Yan and the others with cold eyes.

Without a word, Madam Yan extended a slender, fair hand, picked up the bottle, and poured out a single emerald-green pill. She then glanced at Madam Li and the others before tilting her head back and swallowing it.

"What courage! What resolve! Truly befitting the head of the Startling Dragon Association." Han Li couldn't help but clap and praise her, then his gaze turned to the other women.