Chapter 4664
Yan Shuangying couldn’t help but laugh at Qiu Wanqing’s words. His smile was so bright that it sent a chill down Qiu Wanqing’s spine.
“Old Yan, what are you laughing at? Is the method I suggested not working?”
“If you think a 50-50 split is unfair, how about 40-60? I’ll take 40, and you take 60. Does that work?”
Qiu Wanqing pressed on.
“Old Qiu, in all these years, have you ever seen me argue with you over anything?”
“Even though I never fight or compete, and you gave me the toughest job of guarding the prison, I never complained.”
“But don’t take me for a fool. You led people out of the city in such a grand manner—do you think I didn’t notice?”
“You fought with Old Xing, and both of you ended up injured—do you think I didn’t know that?”
“And you got beaten by a kid in the first level of the Mahayana realm, spitting blood everywhere—do you think I didn’t see that too?”
“And now you’re talking about cooperation? You can’t handle Xing Daorong on your own, so you’re trying to drag me into the mess.”
“Let me tell you, I’m not that naive. Sure, the fairy stone vein is valuable, but I know my limits, and I’m not interested.”
“If you want it, fight for it yourself. Don’t worry—if Old Xing comes to me, I won’t help him either.”
Yan Shuangying spoke with a calm yet sharp smile.
Hearing this, Qiu Wanqing’s face flushed with embarrassment.
“Old Yan, are you sure? I can adjust the ratio for you!”
Qiu Wanqing was still trying to persuade him. After all, without help, his Qiu Mansion alone couldn’t take back the fairy stone mine.
“Get out of here!”
Yan Shuangying snapped coldly.
At that moment, the housekeeper of the Yan Mansion entered and said to Qiu Wanqing, “General Qiu, please leave.”
Qiu Wanqing opened his mouth to argue further but, seeing Yan Shuangying’s icy expression, he swallowed his words and turned to leave.
“Hmph, trying to manipulate me—do you really think I’m a fool?”
Yan Shuangying muttered coldly as he watched Qiu Wanqing’s retreating figure.
Qiu Wanqing stormed out of Yan Mansion, his anger barely contained—he was on the verge of exploding.
Not only had he failed to convince Yan Shuangying to help, but he had also ended up killing the woman he most enjoyed spending time with.
Qiu Wanqing felt as though he had lost both his support and his pride.
But there was no way around it. Yan Shuangying knew too much, making any form of cooperation impossible.
“Master, did General Yan refuse?”
The housekeeper of Qiu Mansion asked cautiously.
“Yes, he refused!” Qiu Wanqing shook his head, frustration evident. “It seems our only hope now lies with Brother Luo. I just hope he arrives sooner this time…”
“Master, that monk Luo is an outsider from beyond Beast City. If you secretly conspire with someone from outside the city and let him appear, won’t you face punishment?”
The housekeeper voiced his concern hesitantly.
“I don’t care anymore! The city lord is nowhere to be found, so who’s going to punish me? Once I become the city lord, I’ll be the one making the rules in Beast City!”
Qiu Wanqing dismissed the concern with a wave of his hand.
As far as he was concerned, once he claimed the fairy stone vein and secured the help of monks from outside Beast City, seizing full control of the city would be within reach.
By then, he could set his own rules, and there would be no punishments to worry about.
Meanwhile, Kai was still deep in cultivation within the fairy stone mine, working tirelessly to break through to the second level of the Mahayana realm.
Xing Daorong stood guard day and night with his men, determined to prevent Qiu Wanqing from launching any surprise attacks.
Three days passed quickly. During this time, Bai Cheng led his team in relentless mining, and they amassed a significant haul of fairy stones.
Back at the Qiu Mansion, Qiu Wanqing had lost his appetite, pacing back and forth throughout the day.
His face was etched with wrinkles, and he looked much older than before.
“Why isn’t he here yet?” Qiu Wanqing muttered anxiously, frowning as he stared out the window.
“Brother Qiu, were you waiting for me?”
A rough voice suddenly echoed from outside.