"Ji Ying, do not mistake your path. I tell you now, I am protecting this young man. If you would do me the courtesy, cease your actions immediately!"
Island Master Zhou Changqing said this, immediately stepping in front of Su Han. Truth be told, Zhou Changqing was a supreme expert in his own right. While the individuals before him were powerful, they still showed him a degree of respect.
"Zhou Changqing! What is your relation to this person? Do not meddle where you are not wanted. If you know what's good for you, get out of my way. Today, I have taken a liking to this young lady, and she must stay!"
Upon hearing this.
Zhou Changqing found himself in a difficult position. The opposing side was powerful, and he could only offer a subtle reminder: "Brother Su, if I may suggest, why don't we go in first, and have Miss Baili wait outside? We can settle the score with them when we come out..."
At the same time, Zhou Changqing addressed the group opposite him, "As for the few of you, if you wish to lay hands on my Brother Su, you will have to go through me. Hmph, if you know what's good for you, wait until we emerge. The treasures will be exchanged, and if we find something good, we will not be stingy. We will use it to exchange for Miss Baili, so please conduct yourselves with decorum!"
As these words were spoken.
Baili Qin Yin's heart sank. If she were left here, her fate would be dire, likely to be taken by this young master of the Ji family. The elders present were incredibly powerful, clearly far surpassing her own strength.
At this moment, the young master of the Ji family seemed to agree with the proposal and said, "Very well! Zhou Changqing, I will grant you this face. One hour. We will wait for one hour. If you do not emerge within that time, or if you do not have treasures to exchange, this Miss Baili will be mine. Hmph, hmph..."
With that said, Zhou Changqing looked back at Su Han.
He chuckled, "Young friend, for now, this is the only way. I trust with your talent, you will surely find some good treasures within the hour to exchange with the Ji family. Alas... Miss Baili is truly fortunate to know a friend like you! Let's go, we'll enter together!"
Little Green Emperor Zhou Changqing sighed with regret, yet seemed invigorated, eager to help find treasures!
However, at this moment, Su Han was clear-headed, knowing that both parties had ulterior motives!
"Damn it, I'm not Tang Monk, why are so many people eager to eat Tang Monk's flesh..." Su Han muttered to himself. He could clearly feel that beneath the seemingly calm surface of the water, currents were surging. Especially the Little Green Emperor beside him; Su Han knew he harbored ill intentions.
But for now!
Facing so many powerhouses, Su Han understood that it was not the time to turn hostile.
With a smile, Su Han directly stated, "How about this, Island Master, please act as guarantor. I will go in with Miss Baili. When we emerge, all the treasures we find, as well as what we possess, will be presented. What do you say?"
Upon hearing this, the Ji family members present became somewhat interested, looking towards Su Han. After all, the Qingyuan Immortal Mansion was not an easy place to enter; once inside, it was a near-certain death!
However, if one managed to emerge, the treasures found would undoubtedly be top-tier. If these treasures were all given to the Ji family, it would be a significant temptation for the Ji family elders.
Furthermore, they had no concern that Su Han would escape midway or renege on his promise upon exiting. Their strength far surpassed Su Han's, making it equivalent to having Su Han enter and help them find treasures – a very profitable deal.
"Young Master, I think what this fellow says is not bad. If the two of them go in together, the treasures found will double. And when they emerge, hmph, it will be the same as now; you can still handle them however you please!"
"Exactly, Young Master. In my opinion, it would be better to let these two enter together. This way, we won't just be taking a commission from the Little Green Emperor; we might get to feast!"
"Feast? Tsk, tsk, in my view, the Little Green Emperor wants to feast himself today, but he's only offering us a sip of soup. You can try it if you don't believe me. Just let the Little Green Emperor go in with that fellow, and within an hour, that fellow will surely die miserably, and all his treasures will be swallowed whole!"
Under the persuasion of several elders, Ji Ying began to hesitate. Although he desperately wanted to capture the young lady before him right now, in the grand scheme of things, he was willing to wait for the treasures within the Immortal Mansion. Moreover, he did not want the Little Green Emperor to monopolize the benefits.
With a smile, Ji Ying said, "Since that is the case, young man, you have spoken. I will let this girl accompany you into the mansion. If you cannot find treasures that satisfy me this time, your fates will be grim. Do you understand?"
As these words were spoken, a smile curved Su Han's lips. As he had suspected, this Ji Ying, though a scion of a prominent family, was also a cunning strategist.
As for the Island Master Zhou Changqing beside him, Su Han sensed he was a significant problem. The gaze felt like a thorn in his back, as if it wanted to devour him.
"Ha, how rare. I never expected the young master of the Ji family to be so generous today!" Zhou Changqing quipped sarcastically, then looked towards the two of them. He then said, "Since that's the case, let's enter together. When we emerge, I will help you with the treasures I find!"
In the blink of an eye.
As Zhou Changqing finished speaking, he immediately reached out to pull Su Han in with him.
But at this moment.
Several Ji family elders stepped forward to stop him. "Wait a moment, Island Master. We haven't seen each other for a long time. Why don't you let them go in first, and we can catch up here while waiting for them to emerge? What do you say?"
"Indeed, Island Master Zhou is usually busy with state affairs. Since we've finally met today, it wouldn't be right not to have a drink. I think, with your age, you shouldn't venture into the Immortal Mansion. Come, come, have a drink with your old brother!"
"Sit, have a drink!"
The elders burst into laughter, immediately blocking Zhou Changqing's path. This instantly turned his face a deep purple.
"Ji Ying, what is the meaning of this..."
Zhou Changqing shot them significant glances, but it was too late for anything he said. Su Han and Baili Qin Yin, seizing this momentary opening, instantly stepped into the first level of the Immortal Mansion!