885: Chapter 874: Just Call Me Grandpa 885: Chapter 874: Just Call Me Grandpa “It’s not manipulation, it’s cooperation.
Truly impressive that Fei Peilie can say this with a straight face.
Ning Fan neither affirmed nor denied his words—maybe it’s exactly as he said.”
“This isn’t about manipulation or scheming.
It genuinely is just a partnership.”
“Even if Fei Peilie wanted to manipulate someone, it wouldn’t be Ning Fan—it would be those unruly ancient martial artists we’re dealing with.”
“And now, since he, Teng Yun Geshang, and Ning Fan are collaborators, using the partnership as a means to discipline his subordinates doesn’t really count as scheming…”
Thinking this, Ning Fan was mentally preparing himself for what would come next.
He couldn’t help but tease, “Those people bother you that much?”
“If I could, I’d even deal with them myself!”
Fei Peilie’s expression carried a hint of murderous intent.
He really did want to take action, but his peculiar status made it difficult for him to make a move against those people.
But Ning Fan was different.
In Fei Peilie’s eyes, Ning Fan could act without restraint!
“Besides, you’re a True Origin Realm expert.
I wouldn’t dare to manipulate you.
At worst, I’m just asking for your help!”
Fei Peilie still felt some apprehension toward Ning Fan’s strength.
Achieving the True Origin Realm in such a short period—completely unbelievable!
If Ning Fan weren’t standing right before him, Fei Peilie wouldn’t have believed anyone in the world could accomplish such a feat.
“Still, I can’t shake the feeling that I’m part of your plans,”
Ning Fan scratched his head and looked at Fei Peilie with malicious curiosity, making the latter a bit flustered.
Fei Peilie quickly shook his head and waved his hands, protesting, “Come on now!
I wouldn’t dare scheme against you.
I’m just asking for your help to teach those guys a lesson…”
As he spoke, Fei Peilie’s expression darkened.
Truthfully, he was worried that those people might turn against him; after all, they had the numerical advantage.
If it really came to blows, he’d likely end up getting ganged up on!
So now Fei Peilie set his sights on Ning Fan!
Ning Fan was a True Origin Realm expert.
A few Object-Manipulating Realm individuals, no matter how many there were, couldn’t possibly be a match for Ning Fan, right?
Those people weren’t on the same level as Night Five.
Though Night Five’s strongest members hadn’t yet reached the True Origin Realm, their five-person teamwork made them capable of rivaling one.
This was also why, during the Zhonghai incident last time, they managed to survive an encounter with a suspected Aerial Mastery Realm expert.
If they hadn’t been strong enough, the outcome wouldn’t have been just injuries!
“Exactly.
You’re asking for my help, but isn’t it unreasonable to not offer anything in return?
You can’t just expect to profit without paying a price, right?”
A sly smile appeared at the corner of Ning Fan’s mouth.
It was clear he wasn’t the type to be taken advantage of.
Ning Fan considered himself pretty great, with plenty of virtues.
However, he had one flaw—he absolutely hated being taken for a ride!
Seeing Ning Fan’s attitude, which practically screamed ‘Pay up,’ Fei Peilie rolled his eyes in exasperation, feeling helpless and completely at a loss.
“You have to understand, getting a True Origin Realm expert to step in isn’t easy without something enticing as compensation!”
Ning Fan shook his head and said matter-of-factly.
Indeed, his words held universal truth.
After all, Ning Fan was a True Origin Realm expert.
If his strength was exposed, countless factions would flock around him.
Expecting him to make a move without proper compensation—even the thought lacked merit.
What authority did Fei Peilie have to ask Ning Fan to act for free?
“Uh…”
Fei Peilie was perplexed.
He stared at Ning Fan in astonishment, speechless.
Originally, he had thought that explaining how this wasn’t manipulation and how they were partners would convince Ning Fan to step in.
He hadn’t anticipated Ning Fan being this resolute, leaving him no room for negotiation.
“Asura, we’re partners now, aren’t we?
Isn’t it only fair to lend me a little help?
Besides, if we don’t suppress them, it could affect our future plans.
Do you want the mission to fail?
If it fails, the other piece of the Nine Souls Jade won’t be making its way into your hands!”
Fei Peilie spoke earnestly, not yet pushed into a corner by Ning Fan’s firm stance.
He knew full well how important that Nine Souls Jade was to Ning Fan, believing that once Ning Fan understood the consequences, he’d surely consider this seriously and agree.
Ning Fan indeed contemplated briefly but still wasn’t about to let Fei Peilie off easily.
He smirked and said, “Fei Peilie, are you threatening me?”
Good grief—what a term to use!
Was he really threatening a True Origin Realm expert?
That’d be suicidal!
Fei Peilie finally understood Ning Fan’s mindset: maximize his interests at all costs.
Without some sort of benefit, Ning Fan might genuinely refuse to agree.
After some thought, Fei Peilie frowned and asked, “So what is it that you want?
I’m broke and have nothing worth promising you!”
He wasn’t Teng Yun Geshang.
Whatever he said was effectively nonsense anyway, and he had nothing of value that could serve as an incentive for Ning Fan.
Realizing this, Fei Peilie even laughed to himself.
Truly, he had nothing to offer Ning Fan as compensation.
But if Ning Fan didn’t want these individuals interfering with the mission, he’d still have to agree eventually.
“You don’t have to give me anything; just call me Grandpa and we’re good!”
Ning Fan’s eyes sparkled with amusement as he spoke.
Fei Peilie might not have anything to catch Ning Fan’s attention, but that didn’t mean Ning Fan couldn’t take advantage in another way.
He’d do it, sure—but not without having some fun at Fei Peilie’s expense.
Upon hearing Ning Fan’s condition, Fei Peilie was dumbfounded.
It was the most ridiculous demand he had ever encountered.
Ridiculousness aside, the request was borderline offensive.
Asking him to call Ning Fan Grandpa—Ning Fan would be making out like a bandit!
While he wasn’t Huaxia-born, Fei Peilie fully understood the implications of such a demand.
If he agreed, every future meeting with Ning Fan would mean he’d have to behave like a grandson!
“So?
Will you agree or not?”
“I…”
Fei Peilie hesitated, genuinely unsure whether to comply with Ning Fan’s demand.
In this predicament, he felt stuck.
Perhaps he shouldn’t have divulged everything to Ning Fan in the first place?
But now, no matter what he said, it was far too late!