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Although Sun Zhang chose to avoid meeting, Li Fan was not going to give up so easily.
From the way he couldn't help but comfort Su Changyu that day, it was clear that this person was at least not a villain. The reason he had been cold all along was probably because he didn't want to get too involved with the mortals of the Severed Immortal Land.
Compared to strangers, Li Fan preferred dealing with people he knew something about.
So, Li Fan returned and came back to Tianbao Tower.
"Why are you back, brat? Looking for a beating?" The black-clad giant at the door glared at Li Fan, speaking viciously.
Li Fan smiled slightly. "I came here to do business with you at Tianbao Tower. You don't even want to talk before driving me away. Is this how you treat guests at Tianbao Tower?"
Li Fan deliberately raised his voice, drawing the attention of the surrounding people.
"You..." The giant was instantly furious and about to attack, but was held back by someone beside him.
After seeking instructions, the giant reluctantly led Li Fan inside, his face still showing displeasure.
They arrived at a guest room and a maid served a cup of tea.
Li Fan slowly sipped the tea, and as it went down, he felt a warm current flow from his stomach throughout his body.
In just a moment, Li Fan felt as warm as if he had been basking in the sun for half a day in winter, even feeling a bit hot.
"Good tea!" Li Fan couldn't help but praise.
"Dàyù Flame Dragon Tea, grown in the underwater volcanic vents around Dàyù Island. There are only a few dozen plants. Now that Dàyù Island has been destroyed, this Dàyù Flame Dragon Tea has become a rare treasure," a man with a smile walked in and said slowly. It was Sun Zhang.
"Then I owe you a favor, Elder Sun." Li Fan didn't hesitate and drank the remaining tea in one gulp.
After Li Fan put down the teacup, Sun Zhang squinted his eyes and slowly asked, "The matter in Dali is over, so there should be no more entanglements between us. Why are you seeking me out now?"
Sun Zhang's tone was very unfriendly, and his eyes held a hidden killing intent, as if he would kill Li Fan if his answer wasn't satisfactory.
Li Fan didn't pay attention to Sun Zhang's aggressive questioning and smiled as he answered, "Elder Sun, you misunderstood. I am indeed here to discuss a business deal."
"Business? You?" Sun Zhang was first taken aback, then sneered and sized up Li Fan.
Li Fan remained calm, smiling without a word.
Seeing this, Sun Zhang gradually became serious. "What kind of business?"
"I wonder if Tianbao Tower is interested in a spot in the maritime fleet." Li Fan said slowly.
"Each voyage of the fleet, aside from the occasional treasures, the profits from the琉璃 fish and other marine specialties are already substantial. To say that Tianbao Tower has no interest is impossible."
"But the fleet spots are tightly controlled by Manager Qian. Even Manager Zhao would find it extremely difficult to secure an additional spot. What makes you, a newcomer, think you can do it?" Sun Zhang stared intently at Li Fan, as if trying to read something from his face.
"If I could meet Manager Zhao, I have a way to persuade him." Li Fan said confidently.
Seeing Li Fan's resolute expression, Sun Zhang was momentarily unsure.
"Then let him meet Manager Zhao. It's not a difficult matter. If it doesn't work out, we'll chop him up and feed him to the fish." At this moment, a somewhat lazy voice came from outside the room.
Li Fan's eyes narrowed as he saw a woman in light yellow clothing, wearing a veil, walk in.
The woman, by the sound of her voice, was only about seventeen or eighteen years old, but her curvaceous figure exuded a mature and alluring aura.
"Greetings, Madam." Sun Zhang stood up immediately upon seeing the woman in yellow, greeting her respectfully.
"Thank you, Madam." Li Fan bowed and said calmly.
"You seem quite confident, not like someone who is just talking big." Sitting opposite Li Fan, the woman in yellow tilted her head, looking at him curiously.
"I have always kept my word and never gone back on my promises." Li Fan said frankly.
The woman in yellow chuckled lightly.
"If it really works out, Tianbao Tower will take a corresponding share of the profits."
"According to the island's rules, each voyage's earnings can be kept at thirty percent. I don't want any of that thirty percent. Half goes to Manager Zhao, and the other half to Tianbao Tower." Li Fan nodded in agreement, his words startling.
The woman in yellow was momentarily stunned.
She looked at Li Fan more closely. "That's unusual. If that's the case, why are you going to such lengths? What do you want?"
"I only want a spot in the Purifying Spirit Pool every three years." Li Fan said frankly.
"Eh..." The woman was truly shocked. She looked at Li Fan several times, as if trying to confirm whether she had heard correctly.
Li Fan met her gaze, his eyes resolute.
"Ha-ha-ha-ha..." As if she had heard an incredibly funny joke, the woman in yellow burst out laughing.
"Please, old man, you're not young anymore. Do you really want to learn to cultivate like others?"