CHAPTER 339: CHAPTER 338: DOESN’T HE (SHE) KNOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND WOMEN?

Han Qingxue hesitantly said, "But fellow student Xu Lingjun is warm-hearted, old-fashioned, and we’ve already developed a deep friendship. I was even planning to use him to benchmark against small cities in the future..."

Damn it, this little bitch has also been charmed by his face.

Zhou Qianmo patiently explained, "We’re not trying to deal with Xu Lingjun, but rather to exploit the flaws in him to deal with the Bei Xuanwu Martial Mansion backing him. This way, we can drag all the Four Great Martial Mansions into the quagmire. Besides, if our plan truly succeeds, will you still need to benchmark against Han Yun City? No need, by then Xu Lingjun will be of no use to you."

Han Qingxue thought to herself, why is this person so utilitarian, just because he has no use to me, does that mean I can’t befriend him?

I’m befriending him simply because I want to, it’s purely a woman’s admiration for a man, how come when you say it, it sounds so utilitarian.

She whispered, "After all, he is innocent. How can we easily drag an innocent, gentle, and courteous person into the quagmire?"

"But there’s no one more suitable than Xu Lingjun."

Zhou Qianmo continued earnestly, "And Xu Lingjun’s fiancée, Wang Qingya, is the beloved student of the Director of Zuhazhanzheng Academy. Although it might take a long time, she indeed has the potential to inherit the academy. So, once Xu Lingjun gets involved, even the Zhanzheng Academy might be dragged into the quagmire."

Han Qingxue coldly said, "Okay, I agree. What should we do?"

"Oh..."

Zhou Qianmo paused, the words of persuasion he had prepared stuck in his throat.

After a moment of silence, he said, "The Princess is wise."

"So right now, what we need is just an opportunity for Xu Lingjun to expose himself."

"Leave this matter to me then, although there are still some minor unexpected issues."

Zhou Qianmo said in a low voice, "I got injured over the past few days, my arm accidentally broke, and more importantly, my injury absolutely cannot be exposed, so I can’t use my connections for treatment."

Han Qingxue exclaimed, "Arm... broken? Who can injure a dignified Upper Realm Grandmaster?"

"It’s nothing, just a small accident."

"Alright, leave it to me."

Seeing Zhou Qianmo unwilling to say more, Han Qingxue chose not to press further, but she couldn’t help but be secretly amazed in her heart, not expecting that the Upper Realm Grandmaster’s world is also so dangerous.

It’s been such a short time since we last met, Zhou Qianmo had only disappeared for a while...

When he reappeared, he had lost both hands, so pitiful.

"Thank you, Princess."

Zhou Qianmo ended the call, a gloomy smile emerging in his eyes.

Although he failed to kill Xu Lingjun, he did manage to glean an extremely important secret from their encounter. If I can’t kill you, I’ll have someone else do it, I simply don’t believe you can escape with your life.

Zhou Qianmo muttered, "Xu Lingjun, oh Xu Lingjun, so many martial skills at the Bei Xuanwu Armory, yet you chose to practice ’Reversing Heaven and Earth’ from the Cuowu Sect. If you manage to escape alive this time, I will truly concede."

He closed his eyes and began to meditate.

Meanwhile...

Inside the Bei Xuanwu Martial Mansion.

"Are you planning to donate the entire year’s revenue from the hot pot restaurant to the wounded?"

On the other end of the phone.

Behind Wang Tiancheng was a backdrop of fierce wind and snow, seemingly extremely cold. He sighed and said, "I didn’t expect the world of martial artists to be so perilous. I had just left for a bit when a demon beast attacked the Bei Xuanwu Martial Mansion. Xiaojun, do you think it’s still safe there? If not... can we drop out?"

"No need, everything is fine now. The demon beasts have been nearly wiped out, and the Ice Snow Realm now lacks even a ground layer. It will take at least a few months to refreeze the thick ground. Not to mention, humans can’t get in, and demon beasts can’t get out."

"That’s good, that’s good."

Wang Tiancheng then breathed a sigh of relief and said, "As long as you’re unhurt, it’s good."

"Father Wang, what do you think of my proposal?"

"It’s great, no problem. This money was meant to be your pocket money anyway, but with this amount gone, is your money sufficient? Need me to transfer some more?"

Wang Tiancheng laughed heartily and said, "Son, no need to save money for your dad. Do you know where I am now? I’m in the Baoxue Empire, HAHAHAHA, I’ve gone overseas for a vacation. I even went skiing yesterday."

Xu Lingjun asked curiously, "What are you doing there?"

"Nothing much, just back when helping you settle that Li Zhonghan, I randomly bought a barren land in the Baoxue Empire for her to mine... You know how it is in the Baoxue Empire, sparsely populated with excess land, it’s dirt cheap. I spent just a little and bought a huge piece, and you’ll never guess what happened?"

Wang Tiancheng laughed heartily, "That Li Zhonghan ended up finding a gold mine, a gold mine, my son. According to expert surveys, it’s the Baoxue Empire’s largest gold mine, enough to last five hundred years of mining... I made a special trip to handle legal procedures, and also bought another piece of land for her to continue mining, and before I even got there, she found oil, the second largest reserve in the Baoxue Empire."

His eyes were filled with pride, laughing heartily, "Do you know how long I’ve leased these pieces of land, my son? A thousand years!!! HAHAHAHA, now we don’t have to worry about business losses anymore. Even if I lose everything back in Great Xia, we could comfortably live and indulge in the riches of the Baoxue Empire. Ah, this Li Zhonghan is a true bringer of luck. I’ve decided, I can’t stay here too long, I’ll have a good conversation with her. If she’s willing to put past grievances behind and settle down honestly in the Baoxue Empire, I might just return the favor and offer her a good home."

Xu Lingjun thought to himself, Father Wang, you still don’t trust in your Golden Rule.

This has nothing to do with Li Zhonghan, knowing you, you could probably put a dog to dig anywhere and end up finding a hot spring or oil.

"Alright, money from the hot pot restaurant is insignificant. You decide on your own; if it’s not enough, just ask me, I’ll transfer a few more billion for pocket money. I’m off to negotiate contracts now, planning to pick a few barren, deserted, and cheap places to buy a few dozens more. As long as a few of them have treasures underneath, we’ll be rich. If they don’t, we’re not at a loss— once they’re developed into estates, we can use them for retirement."

Father Wang laughed as he hung up the phone.

Leaving a speechless Xu Lingjun.

Li Jingjun, who was leaning against the bed, listened to the whole conversation and murmured, "Your father’s business tactics... are quite unconventional."

"He’s always been like that, and yet he makes profits left and right without ever making sense."

"That’s good, your father treats you really well."

Li Jingjun said with a bit of envy, "It feels like even your biological father wouldn’t treat you this well."

"My biological father wasn’t good to me, although not really bad either."

Xu Lingjun casually said, "Come, let me apply some medicine for you."

Hearing this, Li Jingjun paused, blushing slightly, and softly responded.

She actually wanted to ask...

Why not have Jun Qing help me apply the medicine instead?

After all, men and women should be different.

But seeing Xu Lingjun’s earnest expression, she thought that perhaps Jun Qing was busy and couldn’t manage... plus, he had done it once before, so doing it again was no big deal.

Obediently, she undid her belt and lay on the bed.

Little did she know, Xu Lingjun was also wondering why she didn’t let me call Jun Qing to help apply the medicine?

Men and women, after all, should be different, right?

Could she be hinting at something?

With that thought, a certain excitement stirred within him inexplicably.