Chapter 708_1
After his private meeting with He Lian Xuan last time, Su Chengyu had formed a rather good impression of him. He is keen on maintaining a good relationship with He, believing that having an extra friend is always better than having an extra enemy, especially when that friend is a powerful figure in the East.
However, Su Chengyu could under no circumstances present the South Sea Mermaid Pearl to him. He doesn’t know how much longer it would take for Yu Yanshu to break into the Foundation Establishment Realm if he did.
Most people would find it hard to resist He Lian Xuan’s combination of soft and hard tactics. But Su Chengyu always acted according to his own beliefs – he would rather break than bend.
"Grand Minister, I’m sorry. This South Sea Mermaid Pearl is really important to me. I cannot hand it over to Lee Longqing. Even if it provokes the Lee family, I hope for your understanding. I’m willing to take the risk," Su Chengyu stated bluntly.
A cold light flashed in He Lian Xuan’s eyes and he clenched his right fist behind him. "Are you saying that it doesn’t matter to you whether you offend the Lee family or me? It seems you have really overlooked my importance."
"Grand Minister, please calm down..." Su Chengyu tried to explain, but He Lian Xuan cut him off.
"Enough! No need for more explanations. Since you’re unwilling to hand over the South Sea Mermaid Pearl, I won’t force you."
With a wave of hand, He Lian Xuan got up and walked directly into the house, ignoring Su Chengyu and showing no sign of his previous amicability.
Su Chengyu sighed slightly and did not say much more. He knew he had offended He Lian Xuan. No further explanation would change his mind. He probably thought of him now as a person who didn’t appreciate favors and took things too lightly.