Nine Nether Dragon Emperor-Chapter 254: What If He Calls Me Dad, Should I Give Him a Present When We Meet?!
This guy must think it’s too little!
Instead of getting angry, the Nanling Bully was thrilled. He’s daring to ask for more money now? What does that mean? It means he actually has a way to do it!
At this moment, forget about adding more money—he would have kowtowed and called Ning Xuan his father if it would work.
"More! We must add more! Add another ten million Divine Crystals!" The Nanling Bully was practically delirious with joy.
As for where the Divine Crystals would come from? Well, when the time came, he would just have to thoroughly review Ning Xuan’s methods and copy them. If that guy could make a fortune here, then in the vast Yao Guang Realm, with its many ancient lineages, it would be even easier. It was no exaggeration to say you could pick any one of them at random and they’d be dripping with wealth.
Alright, I’ll set a small goal first. Once I’m back in the Yao Guang Realm, I’ll make a quick billion Divine Crystals! the Nanling Bully mused, a smile unconsciously appearing on his face.
Just as Ning Xuan was about to nod in agreement, his eyes glinted, and he asked in a low voice, "You must be thinking about something wonderful right now, aren’t you?"
"Of course, I plan to..." The Nanling Bully blurted out everything he was thinking in a single breath. By the time he realized what he was doing, it was too late to stop.
The Nanling Bully’s face filled with horror. What just happened? How could I have blurted out my thoughts so easily?
Before he could process it, Ning Xuan’s voice rang out, "You know, I think you’re a pretty decent guy. Forget about what I asked for earlier."
"Thank—" The Nanling Bully subconsciously began to thank him, but he immediately sensed that a bigger trap was waiting for him.
And sure enough.
"How about this: when you go back, we’ll split whatever you earn sixty-forty."
In your dreams! The Nanling Bully naturally refused, shaking his head repeatedly. "You take forty percent? That’s far too much. No way!"
Ning Xuan shook his head as well. "You’re mistaken. I meant I take sixty, you take forty."
Ugh...
The Nanling Bully was completely dumbfounded. I get sixty, you get forty? Is he even human?! How dare he?!
"This matter is a bit complicated. I realize I’ve overestimated myself. I need..."
Before Ning Xuan could finish, the Nanling Bully cut him off, agreeing immediately. "Fine, fine, fine! You take sixty, I take forty!"
If he gave Ning Xuan another chance, he feared the split would become seventy-thirty.
"But let’s get one thing straight, the deal is only for one year! If you don’t agree..." The Nanling Bully had wised up and quickly added a condition.
Before he could finish his sentence, Ning Xuan agreed without hesitation.
This caught the Nanling Bully off guard. Fearing Ning Xuan would dig another pit for him, he wanted to speak but didn’t dare. He no longer carried the slightest air of an Upper Realm Venerable.
What he didn’t know was that Ning Xuan was looking down on him. One year? With the Nanling Bully’s abilities, it’s doubtful he could even last for six months. After all, he was born a king from a great family, destined to be superior from birth. He would never have to worry about Heavenly Crystals or Divine Crystals. If you asked him to go make money, he’d probably just parrot others. After his few simple tricks were exhausted, he’d be completely lost.
Ning Xuan even considered teaching him a few schemes.
Forget it. I’m a good person. If he doesn’t appreciate my kind intentions and ends up slandering me, what a loss that would be. Ning Xuan instantly dismissed the idea.
"Ah, I think I’ve figured it out!"
Just as the Nanling Bully handed over the freshly written and signed contract, Ning Xuan accepted it into his Storage Ring, his eyes lighting up brightly. 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚
The Nanling Bully’s heart sank. Could your acting be any more over the top? So you had a solution all along and were just stringing me along!
Though utterly frustrated, the Nanling Bully had to force a smile and ask Ning Xuan to proceed. The moment Ning Xuan turned away, the Nanling Bully felt an overwhelming urge to burst into tears.
My life is so tragic! I’m definitely the most tragic Venerable in history! Others come down here, enjoying the finest food and drinks, their very gaze capable of scaring hordes of people to death. They receive mountains of tributes. But me? Not only did I get absolutely nothing, but I also ended up saddled with a mountain of debt! When others fleece a sheep, they know when to stop. But this guy Ning Xuan... The sheep was already sheared bald, but he showed no signs of stopping. He was even trying to reserve the sheep’s next coat of wool!
The more he thought about it, the more wronged the Nanling Bully felt. He roared inwardly, Heavens! What sin did I commit to deserve this?!
His knees buckled and he collapsed to the ground. Clenching his fists, he tilted his head to the sky, silently screaming.
"Alright... huh, where’d he go?" Ning Xuan, who had been in front, suddenly turned around to speak to the Nanling Bully, only to find him gone.
Below, the kneeling Nanling Bully snapped back to reality, utterly mortified. Just as he was wondering what to do, his eyes suddenly widened. Without even getting up, he scrambled and crawled past Ning Xuan. Kneeling at the very edge of the cliff, he stared up into the misty clouds.
Ahead!
A celestial ladder had appeared, stretching endlessly upward.
The Celestial Ladder... it was open!
The Nanling Bully stared blankly, unable to process what he was seeing. He was completely dumbfounded. The Celestial Ladder required two Venerables to activate it! He hadn’t done anything but demonstrate earlier. Yet now, the complete Celestial Ladder had appeared!
His mind was a complete blur, just like You Ruo’s had been. He was left with only the classic three questions. Who am I? Where am I? What am I seeing?! This is too damn mind-blowing, too terrifying!
"You’re being far too polite. Uncle, please get up. If someone comes by, they’ll surely say I’m abusing the elderly," Ning Xuan said, feeling a bit helpless. He couldn’t understand what had gotten into the man.
He was even a little scared. What if this guy suddenly calls me ’Dad’? Should I give him a welcome gift or not?!
The Nanling Bully refused to get up. Before, he had felt shame. Now, he felt regret.
I regret not kneeling sooner! Ning Xuan’s abilities are beyond imagination! He isn’t a prodigy; he’s an unparalleled monstrosity, the likes of which this world has never seen! That Ancient Jade he took out earlier must have been real! A pity about that Wenren Yi... Right. Wenren Yi was completely annihilated, body and soul. Compared to him, I’m incredibly fortunate! To think I had such thoughts earlier... I truly deserve to die!
SLAP!
As the thought crossed his mind, the Nanling Bully gave himself a sharp, clean slap across the face. The sound was crisp, and a bright red mark instantly appeared.
Ning Xuan leaped back, watching the Nanling Bully warily. This guy is insane! And seriously so!
"Young Master Ning, I’m not sick! Your methods are beyond belief. To witness them today is a blessing that Buliang has accumulated over three lifetimes. It’s laughable that just moments ago I even..."
Goosebumps crawled all over Ning Xuan’s skin. He quickly cut him off. "Stop! Don’t we have to ascend the Celestial Ladder? Let’s focus on what’s important, on what’s important!"
"The Young Master’s instruction is correct! I’ll get to it right now..." Ning Xuan’s words were like a divine decree to the Nanling Bully. He agreed profusely and was about to get up.
Just at that moment, a voice stuttered from nearby.
"Uncle Buliang, how are... are... are..."
It was You Ruo, who, after what felt like an eternal wait, had finally appeared. Her gaze fell first upon the Nanling Bully, who was kneeling before Ning Xuan like a chastised grandson.
Her beautiful eyes widened, and she froze, completely stunned.
