Nine Nether Dragon Emperor-Chapter 205: I’m Generous, I Just Want Heavenly Crystal!

This included Qian Yourong’s party, who had just arrived, as well as Chu Tian. The moment they arrived, they heard Ning Xuan spouting utter nonsense with a perfectly straight face. And yet, somehow, it all sounded perfectly reasonable.

For a moment, even Chu Tian began to wonder if he had wrongly accused Ning Xuan. After all, who would dare be so audacious?

Qian Yourong and Qian Fanfan, however, were so dazzled by Ning Xuan’s maneuver that they felt a tingle run through their bodies. If they hadn’t seen Ning Xuan activate the moving villa themselves, they would have certainly believed him. But alas, they had. This left them all the more shocked and impressed by his tactics, as this was the only way he could possibly clear his name.

As expected, Zhang Cheng also hesitated after hearing Ning Xuan’s explanation. Because no one would dare be so audacious!

In the midst of his confusion, Ning Xuan spoke again. "I presume you are the City Lord here, correct? I have two accounts to settle with you!"

As these words were spoken, Zhang Cheng grew even more perplexed, though he found himself believing Ning Xuan’s story a little more.

In the crowd, the Qian sisters’ beautiful eyes widened. No way. The guy blew up the City Lord Manor and he’s still not satisfied? Is he planning to keep scamming people? For a moment, both women looked at Zhang Cheng with pure sympathy. What a pitiful man!

Then, their lovely eyes shifted again, this time locking onto Ning Xuan, brimming with anticipation. They were dying to know what he would do next.

"First, when we were entering the city, your guards stopped us. Not only did they collect a protection fee, but they also tried to murder us! Although I managed to neutralize the threat in self-defense, my fragile, young heart was deeply traumatized!

"Second, if it weren’t for them, I’m afraid I would have already been struck dead by your hand, no questions asked! Just how much do you think a human life is worth?"

"What the hell?!" Chu Tian couldn’t help but curse from within the crowd. This actually works?! I had no idea you could play it like this!

Yun Wangshu and Wu Pianpian were once again stunned. Good grief. This is getting more and more serious! If this continues, the destitute City Lord might have to borrow money to pay his debts!

Zhang Cheng blinked, subconsciously feeling that Ning Xuan had a point. So, he asked directly, "How much do you want?"

"How about this? You give me your Storage Ring, and we’ll call the debt between us settled."

Ning Xuan already had a plan. After all, the man was a City Lord. More importantly, Tianxia City was the largest city in the Cloud Summit Heavenly Palace, which made his status particularly special. He must have plenty of good things on him.

"I’m in awe, Auntie! Utterly in awe!" Qian Fanfan couldn’t help but send a voice transmission to Qian Yourong. "This Ning Xuan is a bottomless pit! The man’s already homeless, and now Ning Xuan is going after his last possessions. That poor City Lord!"

They too felt sorry for Zhang Cheng, their gazes filled with commiseration.

"This..." Zhang Cheng hesitated. Something feels wrong, but I can’t quite put my finger on it.

"What’s wrong? Could it be that the esteemed City Lord intends to renege on the debt?" Ning Xuan challenged.

Zhang Cheng immediately shook his head. "I, Zhang Cheng, am a man of my word! How could I renege?"

Qian Yourong and Qian Fanfan were dumbfounded. This Ning Xuan... every word he says is a trap! And a massive one at that. With just a few simple words, he’s about to set the terms in stone!

The words having left his mouth, Zhang Cheng was now confused. I haven’t even agreed to anything yet, so how did it turn into me reneging?!

Just as he was about to ask, Ning Xuan’s voice rang out again. "Forget it. I’m a generous person. Why don’t you just take out all the valuables from your Storage Ring and leave me the Heavenly Crystal?"

Trailing the Qian sisters, Qian Manman couldn’t help but scoff internally. Damn! And he calls that generous?! He had heard every word of their exchange, but the more he listened, the more confused he became. As he tried to sort things out, he heard Ning Xuan’s offer. He was quite familiar with the concept of generosity. A truly generous person wouldn’t haggle over a single Storage Ring. The space inside is limited; even packed to the brim, how much can it really hold? Sure, there might be priceless treasures, but they’re talking about Heavenly Crystal. Any problem that can be solved with Heavenly Crystal isn’t really a problem! If Ning Xuan wasn’t the one collecting the debt, I’d be tempted to step in and pay the Heavenly Crystal myself.

Across from them, Zhang Cheng breathed a sigh of relief and immediately agreed. Honestly, his Storage Ring contained some items he had collected over many years, and he was loath to part with them. But if it was just Heavenly Crystal, he didn’t care. Besides, I’m the City Lord of Tianxia City. Making money is easy for me!

Qian Yourong was speechless. "That guy got duped again!"

Qian Fanfan’s beautiful eyes twinkled. After a moment’s thought, they lit up, and she said quickly, "Ning Xuan’s real goal was the Heavenly Crystal all along, wasn’t it? He has a knack for reading people. First, he makes an exorbitant demand, and when the other party refuses, they feel guilty. At that point, when he makes a more reasonable request, they can’t find a reason to say no! Am I right, Auntie?"

Qian Yourong nodded. Still, this City Lord’s intelligence is a bit too low, isn’t it? How did someone like him ever become a City Lord?

She didn’t know that Ning Xuan possessed twelve Divine Veins, one of which specialized in Enchantment. Ordinarily, Ning Xuan would never use this ability on someone like Zhang Cheng. Given the man’s power, it could easily backfire if it failed.

But this time was different. Zhang Cheng’s Mental State had been on a roller coaster lately, full of extreme ups and downs. This created cracks in his composure. Using his Divine Vein Power at such a moment, when it was least expected, carried an extremely high chance of success.

And it had worked perfectly. He had led the man into his trap, step by step.

Zhang Cheng handed the Storage Ring to Ning Xuan, who frowned as if greatly dissatisfied. This made Zhang Cheng feel both embarrassed and anxious. He even felt a pang of guilt. A thought suddenly surfaced in his mind. He made such a huge concession... the amount of Heavenly Crystal does seem a bit small in comparison.

As he struggled with what else he could offer as compensation, he heard Ning Xuan sigh. "Fine, fine, let’s just leave it at that. After all, things haven’t been easy for you. I’m leaving!"

With that, Ning Xuan waved his hand, turning to leave with the two women. In the earlier rush, he had only had time to grab Wu Pianpian and Yun Wangshu. Those other three are too simple-minded, I can’t let them get swindled! Originally, I wasn’t worried, because one of them possesses the Nine-Orifice Exquisite Heart, which can distinguish good from evil. But Wu Pianpian prepared a Magical Treasure for her that temporarily seals the ability. While that prevents it from being detected, it comes with a drawback: she can no longer sense good and evil. I have to get to them quickly.

"A safe journey, Young Master Ning."

As Ning Xuan walked away, Zhang Cheng’s voice called out from behind him. Then, he said something that left many of the onlookers utterly dumbfounded.