418: Meeting for a deal, conflict arises

“I’m not interested in any of these.”

Jiang Fan waved his hand and calmly said, “I want the Time Law Crystal.”

Yan Qiushui had told him all of this; back in that Secret Realm, Yan Qiushui and Ronald both had significant gains.

Ronald obtained a Time Law Crystal and a complete Dragon skeleton.

“No!”

Ronald flatly refused without the slightest hesitation.

The Time Law was a Law at the Origin level, and Ronald had always regarded it as a treasure.

It was just that his own Law level was that of an ordinary Acquired Law, and he couldn’t fully comprehend the profundity of an Origin-level Law, so he couldn’t refine an Origin-level Law Crystal.

That’s why he had kept the Law Crystal until now.

He wanted to exchange it for the Mind Enlightenment Tower so that after maximizing his Comprehension Ability, he could try to comprehend the profundities within the Law Crystal.

“Then forget it.”

Seeing this, Jiang Fan stood up, ready to leave.

Seeing this, Ronald quickly grabbed Jiang Fan:

“Mr. Jiang Fan, don’t be in such a hurry to leave!

I also have a complete True Dragon skeleton here, a treasure that you Easterners have always been very interested in. How about I trade it with you?”

This True Dragon skeleton had already been thoroughly researched by Ronald; the True Dragon Blood and dragon marrow had all been extracted.

What remained, besides being used as Materials for weapons, was only useful as an art piece.

He wasn't very interested in this item, but it held immense appeal for Dragon Country people.

Perhaps it could sway Jiang Fan into exchanging it.

“Hmph, I’m afraid it’s just a pile of dry bones, and all the valuable things have been plundered by you.”

Jiang Fan tossed out a remark, his steps unceasing.

Whoosh!

Ronald lunged forward, gritting his teeth, and said, “Plus one more drop of dragon blood.”

Jiang Fan stopped, and said faintly, “Add two drops of dragon blood and a bottle of dragon marrow, otherwise, no deal.”

Ronald’s eyes flickered, and thinking of the Time Law Crystal that others had always coveted, he couldn’t help but make up his mind and say, “Deal! Can we trade today?”

Ronald urged.

He was worried that if he dragged on, Jiang Fan would go back on his word.

After all, in his opinion, the Dragon skeleton had no value anymore, and if he didn't get his hands on the Mind Enlightenment Tower quickly, it would be bad if something unexpected happened later.

“Today? So urgent?”

Jiang Fan frowned.

“I’m on vacation on Monbali Island, so how about we talk after I finish my vacation?”

“Monbali Island?! Monbali Island?!”

Ronald muttered to himself.

“Then I’ll come find you now, you wait, I estimate it’ll only take about two hours for me to get there.”

After reluctantly exchanging contact information with Ronald, Jiang Fan vanished from the Martial God Hall.

Jiang Fan went offline.

No sooner had Jiang Fan left than a burly man with a face full of tattoos walked from the bar to Ronald’s side.

“Matthew, do you think this kid is reliable?”

Ronald looked at the tattooed strongman.

“Who cares, I’ll go with you, and if he’s not reliable, then we’ll use our fists to make him reliable!”

Matthew moved his neck, producing a series of cracking sounds.

A greedy smile appeared on Ronald’s lips:

“This kid might have other valuable treasures that can enhance Comprehension Ability. At that time, if this kid dares to play any tricks, then we’ll just go all out…”

Matthew understood, he licked his lips, his eyes full of burning desire.

…

There were still twenty hours until the Floating Ghost Island opened.

Inside a luxurious detached villa at a hotel on Monbali Island.

Jiang Fan and Yan Qiushui were waiting for Ronald’s arrival.

“Can Ronald get out?”

There was some worry in Yan Qiushui’s tone.

At this moment, under Jiang Fan’s skillful disguise, she had transformed into a beautiful and charming woman.

With deliberate breath concealment, even a Martial God expert wouldn’t be able to discover her true identity.

Jiang Fan nodded:

“Don’t worry, Ronald himself is anxious now, he’ll find a way. Moreover, as a newly promoted Martial God with valuable treasures, he might even have other ideas.”

As he spoke, the corners of Jiang Fan’s mouth curved slightly upward.

“You mean, Ronald might make a move on you?”

Yan Qiushui’s surprised eyes stared at Jiang Fan’s beautiful eyes.

“If he dares to have such thoughts, then I can only express my sympathy for Ronald.”

With that, Jiang Fan and Yan Qiushui simultaneously looked towards a certain spot outside the window.

The aura of a Martial God expert was rapidly approaching from that direction.

A moment later.

Ding dong, ding dong!

The doorbell of the room rang.

Yan Qiushui swayed her waist and opened the door.

Ronald’s gaze lingered on Yan Qiushui for a moment, then, moving past her exquisite face, it settled on Jiang Fan.

“Mr. Jiang Fan, we finally meet in the real world!”

Ronald greeted Jiang Fan with a smile.

Immediately, Ronald strode into the room, accompanied by Matthew, the Martial God from Australia.

As Yan Qiushui had predicted, these two appeared together.

Seeing this, a great weight finally lifted from Jiang Fan’s heart.

If the two Martial Gods couldn’t appear on the Floating Ghost Island tomorrow, then the Dark Night Evil God’s plan would be severely impacted.

“Mr. Ronald is quite punctual.”

Jiang Fan said with a smile, “I just don’t know who this is…”

Jiang Fan’s gaze rested on Matthew behind Ronald and he asked.

“My friend, Matthew.”

Ronald introduced casually, “I didn’t greet Mr. Jiang Fan in advance, Mr. Jiang Fan doesn’t mind, does he?”

“Not at all, all who come are guests!”

Jiang Fan said generously, “Honey, serve the guests tea!”

After the two sat down, soon, mist swirled, and the room was filled with the fresh aroma of tea leaves.

“Mr. Jiang Fan, let’s start the transaction then.”

Ronald urged impatiently.

“No rush.”

Jiang Fan said with a smile, “This is top-grade Biluofeng from the Dragon Country, tea picked after the April snowfall, quite rare.

You two might as well try it.”

Jiang Fan extended his hand, making a ‘please’ gesture.

Ronald and Matthew’s gazes met, and after a brief exchange of glances.

Neither of them made any move, being quite cautious.

Seeing this, Jiang Fan smiled:

“You two are so reserved, do you find the tea I, Jiang, prepared difficult to swallow?

Or are you worried that I, Jiang, tampered with the tea?”

Saying that, Jiang Fan drank the tea in his cup in one gulp, then shook the bottom of the cup towards the two.

“Hehe, Mr. Jiang Fan must have misunderstood.”

Ronald picked up the teacup in front of him.

“We’re just not used to Dragon Country green tea.

However, with Mr. Jiang Fan’s hospitality, it would be rude for us to keep hesitating.”

Ronald took a shallow sip of tea, then placed the teacup back on the tea table in front of him.

“Good tea!”

Ronald said insincerely, then immediately shifted the topic back to the transaction.

“Mr. Jiang Fan, we are short on time, and have other matters to attend to later. How about we proceed directly with the transaction?”

Matthew beside him just looked at Jiang Fan coldly, not even bothering to pick up his teacup.

“Mr. Ronald, your friend seems to look down on the green tea I prepared. What, do you need me to change it to coffee for you?”

Jiang Fan’s expression was displeased, and he stared intently at Matthew.

Matthew snorted coldly:

“Hot tea burns the mouth, it’s better to drink it when it cools down. How about we finish the transaction first?”

“Yes, yes.”

Seeing the atmosphere turn sour, Ronald quickly tried to smooth things over.

“Mr. Jiang Fan, drinking tea after the transaction, this tea will become a celebratory tea, and its taste will be even more fragrant!”

Jiang Fan’s face suddenly turned cold. He ignored Ronald and stared at Matthew, saying:

“There’s an old saying in the Dragon Country, ‘When a person leaves, the tea grows cold.’ Mr. Matthew wants to drink cold tea, is he implying that I’m not hospitable enough?”

“Cough, cough, Mr. Jiang Fan, this is a misunderstanding. Matthew really doesn’t understand the rules of the Dragon Country.”

Ronald felt frustrated; this old man in front of him was so particular.

There was no other way, to get the Mind Enlightenment Tower, he had to endure it for now.

So, Ronald gave Matthew a look.

Seeing this, Matthew’s fingers moved imperceptibly.

Immediately, the mist in the teacup suddenly thickened, then transformed into a thick mist Dragon flying towards his nostrils.

Just as the water Dragon was about to enter his nostrils, a chill suddenly arose in the air.

Instantly,

The mist Dragon turned into a stream of water and fell back into the teacup.

“This sealed tea cannot be drunk.”

Jiang Fan said faintly, then he flicked his finger.

The teacup suddenly floated in the air, a blazing flame swirling at the bottom of the teacup.

The next moment, Jiang Fan withdrew his hand, and wisps of hot steam emanated from the teacup.

“Hot tea enters the mouth and then the throat, this rule… cannot be broken!”

“Kid, you’re asking for death!”