Chapter 127: Testing Combat Reactions

Wang You looked at Luo Xia with a smile.

He found himself admiring this woman more and more. It was truly extraordinary for someone with absolutely no spiritual power to be this brave; she was likely the only person in the world who could act with such courage. Having watched her brilliant performance along the way, he finally understood why the Prince was so drawn to her. Even he, too, had started to appreciate her.

"Miss Luo, I was merely testing your reactions under pressure. I hadn't expected you to be so quick-witted."

Was that truly all it was? Luo Xia sneered inwardly. Did he really take her for such a fool? She tilted her head, her smile curving into the shape of a crescent moon. "You should have said so earlier! You had me running until I was nearly out of breath. Tell me, how do you intend to compensate me for my losses?"

Wang You laughed. "What exactly did you lose, Miss Luo? If you can name it, I am willing to provide compensation."

Luo Xia beamed. "You caused me to live in fear this entire journey, and I must have lost quite a few brain cells in the process."

"Brain cells? What are those?"

Seeing Wang You’s earnest expression, Luo Xia put on an air of mystery. "You don't know? Would you like to find out?"

Wang You nodded.

"I charge tuition for that."

"Is it expensive?"

"It’s reasonable. Let’s say, ten thousand green crystals." Crystals were helpful for cultivation, and of course, the more one had, the better.

Wang You’s face fell, and he accused her, "Miss Luo, you are far too greedy. Charging ten thousand green crystals for a single answer—that is truly treacherous."

Luo Xia stood up with a smile. "Are you unwilling to pay the crystals?"

Wang You shook his head. "I am penniless and destitute; I cannot afford it."

Luo Xia smiled. "How about this: there are powerful magical beasts ahead. Why don't you escort me to them? Then, I will tell you the answer."

If she could just reach Wu Ying, she would be safe! This was the first time Luo Xia truly felt how vital Wu Ying was to her. She had always relied on his protection, and it seemed she had grown accustomed to it. Having been separated for only a short time, she realized she could barely take a single step without him.

"That won't do. Those are level-nine magical beasts up ahead, and there are two of them! If we go there, we’ll only be throwing our lives away. I’m not going to commit suicide."

Hearing Wang You say this, Luo Xia’s heart skipped a beat. Wu Ying had been gone for so long without sending any word; she wondered if his mission was proceeding smoothly.

"A large group of people has already rushed ahead. I hear those two beasts are guarding a treasure," Luo Xia said, attempting to tempt Wang You with the mention of riches. Since this man possessed so many dark arts, if she could secure his help, their chances of defeating the beasts would be much higher.

Wang You shook his head like a rattle. "What use is treasure if one loses their life?"

Damn it, was this guy actually planning to just squat here and refuse to move? Luo Xia knew he was putting on an act, and she would have to keep up her own performance until she found a way to escape.

"Then tell me, do you think they will die?" Luo Xia asked.

"Are you worried about them, Miss Luo?" Wang You asked nonchalantly.

Luo Xia smiled. "I am only worried about the treasure."

"Has the treasure you’ve plundered along the way not been enough, Miss Luo?"

Luo Xia was rendered speechless by his retort! This man truly knew she was carrying a massive fortune. It was fortunate that Zhao Cai hadn't been exposed, or she would be finished!

Luo Xia spread her hands helplessly, playing the victim. "Wang You, you are wronging me. Look at me—I don't even have a pack on my back. Where could I possibly be hiding any treasures?"

Wang You stared at her intensely, scrutinizing her. At the same time, he cast a soul-bewitching spell on her again. He truly admired Luo Xia; anyone else would have been utterly disoriented by his charms by now. He began to suspect that Luo Xia might be an incredibly powerful expert, yet that didn't seem right—she clearly possessed not even a sliver of spiritual power.