Chapter 130:A Fateful Encounter!
"If this trip yields any gains, I will take fifty percent."
These words froze Shui Liuxing's dignified smile on her face.
She narrowed her eyes slightly and remained silent for a moment.
Shui Liuxing had anticipated that Ye Xuanming would make demands, and might even ask for an exorbitant amount.
But the figure of 50% still exceeded her expectations.
That was an opportunity that Tianshui Academy had been pursuing for generations. If successful, it would elevate the academy's status to a new level.
Paying half the price is almost like cutting off an arm to save a long-standing academy.
"Young Master Ye, isn't fifty percent... a bit too much?"
Shui Liuxing spoke slowly, her tone calm but containing a sense of oppression.
She looked at Ye Xuanming without backing down or offending him, but simply wanted to test his limits.
Ye Xuanming was not affected in the slightest by the pressure of her Soul Douluo.
His expression remained unchanged.
"Is that too much?" Ye Xuanming retorted.
"As far as I know, your academy's predecessors have tried several times, but all have failed. Even you have not been able to stay in the heart of that area for long."
Ye Xuanming tapped his fingers lightly on the table, his voice still calm and steady.
"This means that even if that opportunity really exists, your college won't be able to get it without me."
"The risks I'm taking are real, and the absolute cold you speak of is also an unknown to me."
"And if I succeed, 50% of what your college will gain will be the result of creating something from nothing."
"Isn't this deal a good deal?"
Shui Liuxing was speechless.
Ye Xuanming's words went straight to the heart of the matter.
He didn't mention his own strength and value, but used the most straightforward facts to demonstrate his irreplaceable nature.
Shui Liuxing quickly weighed the options in her mind.
If you can't get into that area, the so-called opportunity will forever remain just a mirage.
Rather than clinging to 100% nothingness, it's better to grasp the 50% that is real and tangible.
Moreover, if Ye Xuanming succeeds, it will be an unprecedented breakthrough in the history of Tianshui Academy.
Her gaze fell on Ye Xuanming's face.
This young man not only possesses extraordinary talent and strength, but also a calm and decisive approach to planning and execution.
He has great courage and decisiveness.
"good."
Shui Liuxing finally spoke, her voice resounding, "Fifty percent, I agree."
Once a choice has been made, there's no need to dwell on it anymore.
"But you will not be alone on this trip; our Tianshui Academy will also send people to accompany you. I hope that this 50% refers to the entirety of the opportunity, rather than just the portion discovered by our disciples."
Shui Liuxing added that she wanted to clarify the division of benefits in this collaboration.
"Of course." Ye Xuanming nodded slightly.
"For me, there are many things in the far north that I can't use. If my attribute is also ice, then I think... 50% probably won't be enough."
Upon hearing this, Shui Liuxing nodded. Indeed, if Ye Xuanming were also of the ice attribute, then the probability would be more than 50%.
However, if Ye Xuanming is indeed of the ice attribute, Shui Liuxing will definitely get him into Tianshui Academy.
"In that case, let's talk about the details."
Shui Liuxing said, taking out a yellowed scroll and pushing it in front of Ye Xuanming.
"This is a record of the explorations of the far north by generations of predecessors of Tianshui Academy."
"The most crucial part is the map of that Absolute Cold region, as well as some speculations left by predecessors."
Ye Xuanming took the scroll and began to examine it carefully.
The text and illustrations above document countless failed attempts and the heavy price paid by those adventurers.
The more Ye Xuanming looked, the more solemn his expression became.
The core area depicted in the scroll was so cold it was suffocating, as if even the soul would be frozen.
Even the strongest level 89 Soul Douluo, the strongest Dean of the Ice and Snow Wolf King Martial Soul, was unable to see the true face of that area.
Looking at the map and the limited information available, Ye Xuanming was almost certain that they had not reached the center of the area.
After all, if even a Title Douluo cannot cultivate to the point where their Martial Soul cannot reach the ultimate level of Ice, they will not be able to thoroughly explore this area.
In this era, there are no famous ice-attribute Soul Masters, not even any well-known ice-attribute Title Douluo.
At least one Spirit Douluo from the Spirit Hall, who possesses the fire attribute, will be able to achieve a title in the future, along with the rising stars from the major elemental academies.
Ye Xuanming's fingers lightly traced the scroll; he had finished reading.
Although the information above was fragmented, it corroborated his memory of the original work's description of the far north.
Ye Xuanming rolled up the scroll and pushed it back in front of Shui Liuxing.
"After the Soul Master Tournament ends, I will go to Tianshui City."
Ye Xuanming gave a specific time.
"good."
Shui Liuxing nodded solemnly, put away the scroll, and also put away the oppressive feeling he had felt for a moment.
She knew that this high-stakes gamble had already begun.
The boy's composure and calmness made her feel even more that her decision was correct.
"I will wait for good news at Tianshui College."
...
When Ye Xuanming and Shui Liuxing returned to the VIP seats, the tense atmosphere had eased considerably.
Shui Yue'er stopped making a scene, and Ning Rongrong and Dugu Yan simply sat quietly in their seats. Although their expressions were still somewhat displeased, they ultimately did not start another argument.
Ye Lingling sat among them, like a clear spring, silently calming the surrounding heat.
Upon seeing Ye Xuanming return, Ning Rongrong and Dugu Yan stood up almost simultaneously, standing on either side of him with practiced ease, as if they had rehearsed countless times.
"Brother Xuanming, what did that woman say to you? Is she trying to force another girl from her academy on you?"
Ning Rongrong tilted her head back, lowered her voice, and spoke with a hint of wariness.
Although Dugu Yan did not speak, her posture of crossing her arms clearly indicated her stance.
"I know how to handle things in terms of cooperation."
Ye Xuanming didn't explain in detail, he just patted Ning Rongrong's head gently.
Upon hearing this answer, Ning Rongrong, Dugu Yan, and Ye Lingling exchanged glances and did not ask any further questions.
Good luck to everyone from Tianshui College in the preliminary rounds.
Ye Xuanming turned to Shui Bing'er and the others, greeted them politely, and then prepared to leave with his team.
"Brother Xuanming!"
Shuiyue couldn't help but call out again, her face showing a mixture of reluctance and anticipation.
"Remember to come watch our games!"
Shui Bing'er tugged at her sister's sleeve and nodded slightly to Ye Xuanming as a farewell.
Ye Xuanming nodded, and then, with the three women, left the Heavenly Battle Arena amidst countless envious and jealous gazes from the audience.
Only after the four figures had completely disappeared did Shuiyue turn around and pout towards her dean.
"Auntie, what did you say to him? Did he agree?"
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