No doubt, the slumbering soul in front of her belonged to none other than her disciple, Min Er. Ariana took a moment to regain her composure, her breath hitching slightly as she let out a sigh. Her gaze fixed intensely on Liang's face, studying his features for any signs of deceit. "What do you want?"
Seeing the change in attitude, Liang's smile widened, revealing a glint of satisfaction. "That's more like it,"
Then his gaze shifted between both of them, a calculating gleam in his eyes. "How about we make a trade?"
"A trade?" Ariana's eyes narrowed, suspicion creeping into her voice. She was not one to make deals lightly.
Liang nodded, his expression unwavering. "I will be direct – give me the Pendant, and I will give you Min Er," he stated firmly, his words carrying a weight of determination.
