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In "Canglang One Floating Life," everyone had dispersed, and Jufeng, dressed in loose clothing, reclined comfortably on the sofa. Beside him, Claudia, with her crystalline features and exquisite beauty, was reluctantly tapping his legs, her expression clearly unwilling.
Claudia silently cursed Jufeng in her heart, thinking that it would be one thing if there were no outsiders present, but now that there was someone here, how could he still make her massage his legs? It was utterly infuriating.
The so-called outsider was a somewhat plain girl with a ponytail and wearing jeans, her ordinary appearance resembling that of a Country Girl. Her skin was relatively smooth, but when compared to Claudia's fair and radiant complexion, she paled in comparison. Jufeng repeatedly recalled in his mind that he had never seen this girl before. Why had she come to visit him specifically?
Before understanding her intentions, Jufeng was not accustomed to treating anyone with courtesy, especially someone who exuded an air of detachment and clarity. Anyone with desires had weaknesses; those who were free from wants were difficult to deal with.
Just like the Three Hundred Buddhas.
Jufeng asked lightly, “What brings you here, young lady?”
As Romain assessed her, the Country Girl was also sizing up the prominent man before her. With her usual critical eye, she found that this arrogant young man was no different from those spoiled rich heirs. How could someone like him, merely a decorative pillow, possibly have the ambition to conquer vast territories and personally lead the charge against the Three Hundred Ascetic Monks in the Northwest?
She found it puzzling but did not want to waste time pondering the reasons behind it. She knew there was a problem at hand, and all she needed to do was step forward to resolve it.
So she got straight to the point and replied directly, “I am Mu Zhongde's daughter. I hope you can leave some room for the Unification Alliance.”
Mu Zhongde's daughter! Upon hearing her straightforward declaration, Jufeng began to scrutinize this Country Girl-like woman once more.
This matter had become interesting.
Jufeng paused for a moment, raised an eyebrow, and asked doubtfully, “Did Mu Zhongde send you?”
The girl shook her head, causing her ponytail to sway back and forth in mid-air. “He is he, and I am I. Besides, he has already been captured by you. Our negotiations have nothing to do with him.”
Jufeng murmured the word "negotiation" again, smiling as he asked, "Since it's a negotiation, my dear, you must offer something of value. Otherwise, expecting me to let the Unification Alliance go just based on your word seems a bit unreasonable, doesn't it?"
The woman, clearly having anticipated Jufeng's question before arriving, answered swiftly and without a hint of emotion.
"The condition for exchange is that I will be your woman."
As soon as she finished speaking, Claudia, who had been massaging Jufeng's legs beside the sofa, suddenly looked up. The statement resonated with her because she had essentially stayed by Jufeng's side for a similar reason.
However, this plain-looking woman was clearly not the same type as herself. When Claudia first came, there had been an element of gamble involved; going alone to Outer Space felt incredibly lonely. She had thought Jufeng was someone worth committing to based solely on intuition. In contrast, this woman's daughter appeared to have everything figured out, especially with that emotionless statement that sounded more assertive than pitiful.
This woman is ruthless, Claudia thought to herself.
Jufeng's reaction to the woman's answer was entirely different. He let out a light scoff and then burst into hearty laughter. His laughter was so intense that it aggravated his wounds.
As his laughter subsided, he began to grimace in pain from the injuries he had sustained.
Claudia stood up and gave Jufeng an exasperated look before gently brushing his chest to alleviate his discomfort.
After a moment of recovery, Jufeng felt considerably better. He seized Claudia's fair-skinned hand and pulled her into his embrace with a bit of force.
Claudia, dressed in shorts and a shirt, instinctively wanted to resist but remembered that Jufeng was still injured. Any sudden movement could aggravate his wounds, so she relented and allowed him to hold her tightly while calmly absorbing the masculine aura emanating from him.
With Claudia in his arms, Jufeng wore a teasing smile and turned to the "Country Girl," asking, "Do you think you are more feminine than her?"
Jufeng's words were not subtle; anyone with a modicum of emotional intelligence could grasp the underlying meaning. With a captivating woman like Claudia always at his side, it was clear that the woman's offer lacked sufficient allure to sway Jufeng's heart.
The woman calmly looked at Claudia and said, "I am still a virgin, and I promise that you will be the only man in my life."
This statement was quite piercing, yet Claudia did not get angry. After all, she had already been caught in bed with Jufeng; there was nothing left to be shy or secretive about. Instead, she found the Country Girl's thoughts to be quite simple. In a society that had developed to this point, who would still use chastity as a badge of honor?
However, Jufeng could not find humor in the situation. At that moment, he began to seriously contemplate what the woman had said. A person who could take something so seriously would never be just an ordinary individual, much like Star.
Romain gently patted Claudia's arm, prompting her to rise from his embrace, though there was a hint of reluctance in her demeanor. She intended to squat down and continue massaging his legs but was pulled over to the nearby sofa by Romain.
Romain adjusted his posture slightly, realizing that leaning back was uncomfortable. He suppressed his playful demeanor and asked, "I haven't yet asked your name."
"Mu Shu, with the meaning of 'the delicate shadows across the clear water.'"
Romain savored the name, feeling somewhat reassured. A woman who loved plum blossoms could indeed treat her chastity with such seriousness.
"Very well, you have earned the right to sit down and negotiate. Now, present your reasons that might sway me. Idealistic notions can be set aside."
Mu Shu was slightly surprised. Firstly, it was because Romain's demeanor was gradually moving away from that of a debauched man; although he remained lecherous, he did not seem swayed by mere beauty. She knew she did not possess much beauty herself, but as the daughter of a former grand leader, her virtue alone could make many young men covetous.
Secondly, it was due to his broad-mindedness and spirit. Logically speaking, as the daughter of a defeated general, she should not have needed to negotiate; even if someone were to force themselves upon her, Mu Shu had prepared for such scenarios before coming here. Yet Romain approached their conversation from an equal standpoint. His unpretentious nature combined with his distinguished background and status made him genuinely credible.
These thoughts flashed through Mu Shu's mind but did not disturb her clear inner self. After some contemplation, she calmly presented her reasoning.
"Every gang that has existed for hundreds of years is like an ancient tree with deep roots in the ground, firmly grasping the soil. To completely uproot it is no easy task. The Hua Gang was like this in the past, and so is the Unification Alliance today."
"I have heard that Feng Shao has many enemies, and they are not easy opponents to deal with. If that is the case, why add another enemy? After Mu Zhongde's time, I will become the next leader of the Unification Alliance. If I become your woman, you will naturally need to protect it and ensure its continuation."
Mu Shu's words held a certain truth. Despite the casualties among the Three Hundred Ascetic Monks, the foundation of the Unification Alliance remained intact. If Hua Gang and Hurricane aimed to crush the northwest territories, they would inevitably have to be on guard against the cold arrows that could strike from all directions in the times to come.
However, Jufeng still had one thing he could not be sure about.
"Your father has unilaterally mobilized the offerings, which will surely provoke a backlash from the Hall of Offerings. And you are his daughter; how could they possibly choose you as the next leader?"
Mu Shu replied, "I've long since moved past that. He is he, and I am I. Aside from the ethical ties of him being my father and me being his daughter, we have no relationship. As for the matter of leadership, just know the outcome; I won't lie."
Jufeng pondered over this father-daughter pair; they were indeed interesting. It seemed that Mu Zhongde's harem of three thousand beauties was not just a baseless rumor.
"We can discuss our matters later. You should stay here tonight, and tomorrow accompany me to see your father. Oh! It's fine, 'father.'"
(To be continued)
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