Chapter 447: Asking for an Exorbitant Price
As soon as Second Boss heard Bai Xue wanted to find a boyfriend, his face blossomed with joy.
"Oh, little Second Brother here is quite smitten with you, you know. Little sister, if you were to come with me, I guarantee you could walk sideways in New Sun City, completely unhindered. And not just you, I'd look after your brother as well. " Second Boss, his face beaming, began to boast grandly.
"Hehe, an elder brother is like a father, Second Brother. Let's get back to business. Before my brother's matter is properly handled, I, as his younger sister, wouldn't dare to get ahead of him. " Bai Xue said with a smile.
Bai Xue's words brought the elated Second Boss back to his senses a little. If she hadn't spoken up again, he probably would have thought the entire New Sun City belonged to him.
The smile on Second Boss's face became a little awkward because of Bai Xue's words.
"Hehe, little sister, it's not that Second Brother doesn't want to help your brother, but this matter is a bit difficult to manage, you see."
Hearing this, Yang Haoran spoke up with a smile at that moment.
"Don't worry, Second Boss, although my strength isn't much, it can't compare to yours. However, over the years, I've accumulated some collections. As long as Second Boss helps your little brother out, I will certainly be able to offer a price that will satisfy you."
Second Boss's brows furrowed, and a displeased expression appeared on his face.
The Enchantment Art could make a target develop good feelings and trust towards oneself, but this goodwill and trust were only relative. It didn't mean one could completely control the target; if one's words or actions crossed the other party's bottom line, they would still provoke anger.
This was precisely such a situation. Because Bai Xue hadn't given Second Boss a direct, positive response, but instead dragged the issue back to Yang Haoran, he felt somewhat displeased.
And Yang Haoran just happened to speak up at this moment, and the problem Yang Haoran brought up was precisely one he didn't wish to discuss at that time. So, he simply vented the resentment in his heart onto Yang Haoran.
However, it was also precisely because Second Boss was under Yang Haoran's Enchantment Art. If not for that, given Second Boss's usual arrogant and overbearing personality, his words would surely have been far less polite.
Yang Haoran smiled awkwardly, seemingly embarrassed by his lapse in etiquette, showing no sign of anger whatsoever.
After hearing Second Boss's words, Bai Xue couldn't help but furrow her brows. Her expression wasn't an act; she was genuinely displaying the displeasure in her heart.
In truth, Bai Xue had long been quite displeased, but to cooperate with Yang Haoran's act, she had continuously suppressed her anger.
Bai Xue's acting skills were quite good. Although she still couldn't compare to Yang Haoran, she had performed quite convincingly in all aspects, at least without revealing any flaws.
But now, seeing Second Boss being so impolite to Yang Haoran, the anger in her heart intensified a few points, and she couldn't help but show her displeasure on her face.
Seeing Bai Xue frown and her face show displeasure, Second Boss, who had originally intended to scold Yang Haoran a few more times, let out a low sigh, changed his tone, and spoke again.
"Sigh, brother, I'll tell you the truth. This isn't a matter of money. It's that we five brothers, after discussing it, have other plans for this female demon. This female demon we captured is indeed a top-tier specimen, and you're not the only one who has designs on her. But we've turned everyone else down, so this matter makes it very difficult for me."
Yang Haoran still maintained an awkward smile on his face. He didn't speak but turned his gaze to Bai Xue, revealing a pleading look in his eyes.
Second Boss saw all of Yang Haoran's expressions and reactions, cursing in his heart that Yang Haoran was too cunning. He knew Second Boss had strong designs on his younger sister, and thus sent her to act as a persuader.
"Second Brother, is there really no way at all? " Bai Xue asked Second Boss, her face a picture of delicate pathos.
Seeing Bai Xue's expression, Second Boss felt his heart was about to break. The look on his face became even more troubled.
Seeing this, Yang Haoran quickly took a cigarette from the pack on the table and, with a fawning smile, offered it over.
Second Boss glanced at Yang Haoran, the irritation in his eyes quite obvious. He felt some dissatisfaction towards Yang Haoran in his heart, but because of Bai Xue, he couldn't voice it directly. He could only accept the cigarette Yang Haoran offered with a sullen face.
Yang Haoran, with a face full of ingratiating smiles, lit the cigarette for Second Boss. Only after Second Boss took a puff did he continue to speak.
"It's not that there's absolutely no way, but it'll be very difficult to succeed. Because I can't make this decision alone; I have to convince my other four brothers. Not to mention that my four brothers are very likely to disagree with this matter, even if they do agree, the price that needs to be paid will definitely exceed both your imaginations."
Second Boss paused, shook his head, and continued, "You think you have some collections, and that they should be enough to exchange for the female demon. But that's just your unilateral assumption. To bring out enough benefits to move us five brothers, what little you have probably won't even be enough to glance at."
"Second Brother, you haven't even given a price yet, so how do you know my brother and I can't offer a satisfactory one? " Bai Xue asked.
Second Boss took a puff from his cigarette, then said, "Sigh, little sister, aren't you cornering your Second Brother here? How do you expect me to quote a price for you? If I quote too high, you'll think Second Brother is trying to cheat you. But if I quote too low, how could my other four brothers possibly agree?"
"Little sister understands Second Brother's difficulties, and I fully sympathize. So you don't need to worry about us two siblings not being able to accept it. Just quote whatever price is appropriate, it's fine. " Bai Xue said.
Second Boss hesitated for a moment, seemingly considering something. After a brief pause, he finally said, "We five brothers are all Demon Hunters. If you ask what would be most helpful to us, it would definitely be a demon's Demon Pill. We five brothers aren't very interested in other things. If you want to exchange for this demon, I estimate we'd need at least ten Demon Pills from Great Demons."
Second Boss's words made both Yang Haoran and Bai Xue's facial expressions stiffen simultaneously. Even Ye Zhiqiu, who had been drinking, looked up at Second Boss, and the beer can in his hand was instinctively crumpled by his grip.
Second Boss saw all three of their reactions. He wasn't surprised by them at all; it was as if he had long anticipated such a response from them.
"This demon herself is a formidable Great Demon, and it took us five brothers quite a bit of effort to subdue her. As for her beauty, while she can't compare to you, little sister, she's definitely a rarity in this world. So, ten Demon Pills from Great Demons – that price isn't expensive at all."
The reason Second Boss made such an exorbitant demand was partly because, in his view, this female demon was indeed worth that price.
Furthermore, he wanted Yang Haoran and Bai Xue, these two siblings, to retreat in the face of difficulty.
"How to deal with this demon, we five brothers have already discussed and decided. If you want to obtain this female demon and can't even produce ten Demon Pills of the Great Demon level, then don't even think about it. You're very confident in your collections; can you produce ten Demon Pills of the Great Demon level?"
As his voice fell silent, Second Boss didn't speak further. He first glanced at Bai Xue, then his gaze settled on Yang Haoran.
Bai Xue also remained silent. She wore a troubled expression and looked towards Yang Haoran.
Yang Haoran, however, wore a bitter smile. After a moment's thought, he said, "Ten Demon Pills of the Great Demon level is indeed not a small number."
Hearing this, Second Boss laughed, "It seems, brother, that you can't produce that many Demon Pills. If you truly could produce ten Great Demon Demon Pills, then as your brother, I could certainly think of a way for you. But if you can't, then I'm afraid I can't help either."
"While ten Demon Pills of the Great Demon level is beyond my expectation, it's not entirely impossible. I just don't know if this female demon is truly worth such a high price. " Yang Haoran's face was filled with hesitation.
As Yang Haoran's words left his mouth, Second Boss's expression changed once more. While he was shocked that Yang Haoran might actually be able to produce ten Demon Pills of the Great Demon level, a surge of anger also rose in his heart.
Because Yang Haoran's words were clearly questioning him.
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