Lady Lan composed herself and said solemnly,
"Between us, cooperation is mutually beneficial, while conflict will harm us both. Since Lord Chen is so determined to obtain the Simurgh Phoenix Jade Butterfly, I will propose two conditions.
If you can satisfy either one of them, we won't have to come to blows. What do you say?"
"Let's hear them." Chen Sheng gave a slight nod, gesturing for her to continue.
Lady Lan raised a single, slender, jade-like finger, her expression solemn.
"First, there's no need for me to elaborate on the value of the Simurgh Phoenix Jade Butterfly; Lord Chen, you surely understand it better than anyone. This Gu is fundamental to my future path of cultivation. If you want me to hand it over willingly...
...you must offer an Exotic Treasure of even greater value in exchange. Otherwise, it is absolutely impossible."
At this point, her tone paused, turning cold and filled with a hint of finality.
