Chapter 1365: United in the Dark

Li Xue this guy actually willingly gave up twenty percent of the profits, something Old Man Ling never expected.

No wonder he was so confident, saying he had no reason to refuse this time.

Indeed, if that's the case, then he really has no reason to refuse, after all, with seventy percent of the profits, anyone would be tempted.

Just.................

"You're willing to give up twenty percent of the profits? What if you regret it afterwards?"

Old Man Ling still wasn't entirely convinced, but Li Xue's answer once again exceeded his expectations.

All that was heard was Li Xue gritting his teeth as he said:

"What do you think I am?"

While speaking, he unconsciously glanced at the Viper; if it weren't for this lunatic, I'd never have given up twenty percent of the profits—just to get a cook back.

Old Man Ling also keenly caught Li Xue's earlier glance, thoughtfully looking at the Viper.

Could it be because of the Viper? Just what exactly did this guy do to make the stingy Li Xue agree to such outrageous terms?

Before Old Man Ling could think too long, the next second the Viper gave the answer.

"I'll give you seventy percent of the profits, but that brat has to be returned to me."

"That brat? The one who escaped from your hands?"

"Yes."

The Viper only wants Ye Zhangqing; hearing this, Old Man Ling grew ever more curious about this kid—what could make the Viper and Li Xue go to such lengths, just who is this kid?

But no matter who he is, Old Man Ling felt both had lost their minds—could a kid with Great Saint Realm cultivation really be worth twenty percent of the profits?

Even if your talent were heaven-defying, it wouldn't be worth it; in Old Man Ling's heart, you are his own son, yet even that could be given up for twenty percent of the profits.

He completely didn't understand what these two were thinking, but knowing the reason, Old Man Ling felt reassured instead.

Since this youth is so important to the Viper, even unwilling to give up twenty percent of the profits for himself, what reason does he have to refuse?

So, after thinking, Old Man Ling broke into a grin and said:

"What you said is correct; I indeed have no reason to refuse."

Upon hearing that, it was tantamount to Old Man Ling's agreement; the Viper couldn't help but feel delighted, while Li Xue still wore an expression of utter hopelessness.

They were both feeling bitter inside; damn this lunatic, he's simply crazy beyond bounds.

The three reached an agreement, set a time to act together, and immediately Li Xue and the Viper secretly left Ling Tian Pavilion under the cover of night.

For now we must not let Qiu Baiyi's side become alert, so we still have to be careful.

However, after leaving the territory of Ling Tian Pavilion, Li Xue spoke in an annoyed tone.

"This is the last time; otherwise I'll really turn against you."

Li Xue felt his patience was truly nearing its limit; hearing this, the Viper also spoke without hesitation.

"I only want Ye Zhangqing."

"You................."

He opened his mouth wanting to say something, but Li Xue finally held back, even secretly mocking himself: what's wrong with me, arguing with a lunatic?

The two returned all the way to the Blood King Palace, beginning preparations for the attack; meanwhile, Old Man Ling at this time likewise began preparations.

Still unaware that the two sides had joined forces, another night passed, and Ye Zhangqing came out with a dark face, supporting his waist.

Behind him followed Qiu Baiyi, looking refreshed and energetic.

Seeing Ye Zhangqing sit on the bamboo chair in the courtyard, Qiu Baiyi stepped forward and asked concernedly:

"Are you tired?"

"It's all because of who?"

He gave Qiu Baiyi an annoyed glance, truly having had enough—he hadn't rested at all all night.

"You, with Emperor Sovereign Realm cultivation, can just bully people like this?"

Upon hearing this, Qiu Baiyi also seemed to recall something crazy, her face flushing red, and she promptly proceeded to peel a spirit fruit for Ye Zhangqing and brew tea, gentle as a little wife.

"This is a great tonic, delicious—have one."

"I only ask that you don't come at night."

"Cannot."

"You................."

This Emperor Sovereign Realm old woman is truly wolfish and tigress-like.

During the day, Qiu Baiyi likewise hadn't gone to the canteen, missing both meals, while Ye Zhangqing that evening simply didn't return, instead staying directly in the canteen.

No need to think— that woman is surely waiting in the Dong Fu.

But even hiding in the kitchen's backyard, he still couldn't escape Qiu Baiyi's inhuman 'torment'.

Ye Zhangqing, who didn't even dare to sleep, was again subdued by a wave of pressure, and then the entire canteen was sealed off by a formation.

The door burst open; seeing who came, Ye Zhangqing's face darkened.

It was her, it was her, indeed still her.

"Zhangqing, why don't you go back? I've been waiting for you a long time."

Qiu Baiyi asked gently, and Ye Zhangqing replied with a look of utter hopelessness:

"You don't know why I won't go back?"

"Alright, it's late; rest now."

"I................."

The next day, when Li Tie Niu and Li Tie Dan brothers came to the canteen, seeing the weak Ye Zhangqing, both brothers were stunned.

"Boss, what's wrong with you?"

It's only been a few short days—how did you become this weak?

Is this because someone sucked out your heart's blood or what?

Hearing that, Ye Zhangqing was too lazy to answer—what else could it be? You say, what else could it be?

Today in the canteen, I don't believe you can still hold back—when you smell that aroma, can you stay calm?

For the past two days, Ye Zhangqing had been in the Dong Fu, but last night he was in the back courtyard of the canteen.

Qiu Baiyi was there as well; when mealtime came, the aroma of the food hit you—could you hold back?

As long as Qiu Baiyi can't help but eat, then what I said before........

Mealtime came quickly, and Ye Zhangqing went all out today, just to make Qiu Baiyi let down her guard.

In the back courtyard, ever since Ye Zhangqing started cooking, that aroma has been tormenting Qiu Baiyi.

It seemed even more fragrant than before, and under the temptation of the scent, Qiu Baiyi was drooling.

Moreover, beneath her feet, there was an uncontrollable urge to go to the front courtyard.

She was chanting the Pure Heart Mantra until it almost smoked, yet it seemed to have no effect.

Qiu Baiyi gritted her teeth and held on; at this moment she absolutely must not waste her previous efforts, and definitely cannot eat this mouthful of rice.

She endured it all the way until Ye Zhangqing finished cooking, yet she never saw Qiu Baiyi's figure.

"You can really hold out?"

Even Ye Zhangqing was a bit surprised—how can this woman hold out like this? At this point, can she still hold out?

You know, if it were Yun Xiantai, Hong Zun and the others, they'd probably lose themselves in the scent after no more than ten breaths, completely casting everything aside.

But Qiu Baiyi actually managed to hold out—this is just absurd.

Coming to the back courtyard, he had originally wanted to check on Qiu Baiyi's condition; upon pushing the door open, he saw Qiu Baiyi sitting with her eyes closed in the courtyard.

"The meal's ready, aren't you eating?"

Seeing she had no reaction, Ye Zhangqing casually asked a question, but the next second Qiu Baiyi opened her eyes and said with a fierce expression:

"I.......... I'm not hungry."

Huh???

Looking at that smile, which was uglier than crying, Ye Zhangqing felt numb—"You call this not hungry? I think you look like you want to eat someone, and yet you're not hungry?"

I could hear her teeth grinding even here.