Chapter 108: Jokes of East and West, Three Make a Party

But there is one thing.

Given how generous this young lady is with her spending, she could at least pass for a Child of Luck in a "godly rich" trope.

Yet she showed no signs of anything unusual.

After a moment of thought, Lu Ren suddenly raised his eyebrows slightly.

"What relation is Yu Chunlan to you?"

The Yu Family.

There aren't many Yu Families in Dongzhou, and even fewer female cultivators from such families who are so free with their money.

Upon hearing the name Yu Chunlan, a flicker of annoyance and wariness flashed through Yu Jiaojiao's eyes.

He seemed somewhat displeased, but still answered honestly: "She is indeed a cousin from my family."

A cousin.

Not a sister from his own household.

In other words...

"Are you a direct descendant of the Yu Family?" Lu Ren asked with a certain tone, making no effort to hide it.

Yu Jiaojiao tested Lu Ren's expression and, finding no signs of aversion toward her, sat down directly opposite him.

She wasn't quite sure of Lu Ren's attitude, so she spoke with caution.

"That is correct."

"... Does Senior know Yu Chunlan?"

As she asked this question, Yu Jiaojiao was also thinking frantically: When did Yu Chunlan get to know such a senior? Why is her fate so good?

How annoying! "I wouldn't call it knowing her," Lu Ren said without any intention of hiding it. He raised his hand to pour himself a cup of tea and said casually, "She conspired with others to attempt to sabotage my auction."

"You tell me, do I know her?"

Could it be that he wants her to pay for the damages?

When this thought popped up, Yu Jiaojiao realized that instead of being shocked or angry, she felt a bit delighted.

She knew who this was! The famous Lu Family Head, Lu Ren, who had already become a Saint years ago. Outside rumors were mixed, but she simply didn't believe those rumors!

"So it is the Lu Family Head himself. Yu Jiaojiao pays her respects to the Lu Family Head once more!"

Without hesitation, Yu Jiaojiao stood up and performed a deep bow.

She spoke readily, and she was just as ready to open her purse.

"Jiaojiao did not know that Yu Chunlan had done such a thing. She left the family many years ago; her actions outside have nothing to do with our Yu Family!"

"However, no matter what, she is still of the Yu Family, and I am also of the Yu Family. I feel both hatred and regret for her actions. Let this money serve as interest to compensate Senior first!"

"If Senior is willing, you may return to the Yu Family with me, and my family will certainly compensate you properly."

After this incredibly smooth pitch, the Storage Bag in Yu Jiaojiao's hand was already placed on the table.

Lu Ren did not shy away; he picked it up and looked inside right in front of her.

It was all Top-grade Spirit Stones.

A whole Storage Bag filled to the brim.

Rumors outside say the Yu Family is the wealthiest on the Tianxuan Continent, and it truly lives up to its reputation.

Yet even so, few people dare to touch members of the Yu Family, not only because the blood of those in great families carries a curse, but also because the Yu Family once produced two who achieved Ascension.

Although that was a long time ago, they were true, genuine Ascendants! No one knows what trump cards the Yu Family might be hiding.

Furthermore...

No one knows at all why the Yu Family has so many Spirit Stones.

Even if someone captured a member of the Yu Family, they never pried a single Spirit Stone out of their mouths.

It is strange to the extreme.

Lu Ren accepted the Storage Bag.

The losses from the auction had little to do with those Children of Luck, but he was not a man to push money away, and besides...

This little girl was clearly doing this on purpose.

He was also quite curious about Yu Jiaojiao.

It might be better to play along.

Seeing Lu Ren accept it, Yu Jiaojiao's eyes widened even further.

She said joyfully: "I am glad Senior is willing to accept it. Thank you, Senior, for being willing to give my family a chance."

"Jiaojiao thanks you, Senior!"

If nothing else, her way of speaking was indeed delicate and charming, extremely pleasant to the ear—much more likable than Yu Chunlan, who was cautious and calculating, treating every space as her own, and wishing to be an enemy to the whole world.

Lu Ren stroked the edge of his teacup faintly and suddenly asked: "You don't have a good relationship with Yu Chunlan?"

This was also a statement of fact.

Yu Jiaojiao did not hide it.

"Of course."

She said it without hesitation.

"I dislike her very much. If Senior also dislikes her and could get rid of her, that would be for the best—though I know this is just a young girl's foolish wishful thinking."

"My father once taught me to live in harmony, but liking is liking, and disliking is disliking."

Yu Jiaojiao spoke earnestly.

She also had her own little schemes in mind.

For a powerful expert like this, who has seen too much human duplicity and too many schemes, if she were to play tricks in front of him, her amateur skills would surely be exposed immediately. Since that is the case, it is better to be genuine.

At the very least, she wouldn't anger the other party.

Perhaps...

Yu Jiaojiao narrowed her eyes.

She might even be able to achieve some of her goals! She spoke sweetly, with a basketful of pleasantries, and with Spirit Stones as an incentive, Lu Ren would not go so far as to drive her away.

Right up until Ji Shisi returned, Yu Jiaojiao was still racking her brains, shamelessly clinging on.

Ji Shisi had no interest in the fact that a little girl had appeared at the table.

He snatched the teapot from Lu Ren with great interest, poured himself a cup of tea, and suddenly said, "Do you know what has happened?"

"That Xiao Zigui is truly capable of bending and stretching."

Lu Ren did not reply.

One could guess what had happened just by thinking about it.

Only this stuffy old man would be interested.

Yu Jiaojiao, however, was secretly shocked and clicked her tongue.

An old man capable of communicating with the Lu Family Head on equal terms—she had not noticed him at all when he arrived, and only realized someone had appeared beside her when he sat down and spoke.

This old man must also be a powerhouse! Yu Jiaojiao's sense of urgency deepened.

Now, hearing the name Xiao Zigui mentioned by Ji Shisi, she immediately found an opportunity to show off.

"Xiao Zigui? Are you talking about Xiao Zigui, the senior brother of the Tianheng Sect?"

Yu Jiaojiao strove to appear harmless and likable.

Ji Shisi had no malice toward such a little girl, but naturally, he did not like her either.

However, since Lu Ren could keep someone here, this little doll might have something peculiar about her.

Various thoughts turned in Ji Shisi's mind, and he did give her a pleasant look.

"You know him?"

Yu Jiaojiao dared not hide anything and hurriedly nodded.

"I do!"

"The love-hate entanglements between Xiao Zigui, Tang Yanyu, and their junior sister have spread all over our Xidong."

"Senior is not from Xidong, are you?"

Dongzhou is also divided into regions.

The region where Yashan is located is Xidong.

The Qingyun Sect and Wanren City are in Jidong.

There are also Zhongdong, Nandong, and Beidong.

Yu Jiaojiao's boastful chatter successfully piqued Ji Shisi's interest.

He laughed like an old crow, cawing, and with the jewelry and treasures on Yu Jiaojiao's person as a precursor, she really managed to get a seat at the table and sit securely.

It was not until more people entered the main door of the Duobao Pavilion that the liveliness here dissipated a little.

Those who entered.

Were none other than Xiao Zigui and Tang Yanyu, whom Yu Jiaojiao had been talking about constantly, and whom many people in the hall had already heard about several times.

However...

There was one more person.

(End of chapter)