Chapter 67: Threat

"Indeed, indeed! Fairy Yu will certainly agree."

The others chimed in one after another, leaving Fairy Yu no chance to refuse.

Hearing this, Fairy Yu's complexion turned even paler and more unsightly, yet she had no choice but to agree.

Finally, she gritted her teeth and nodded, saying, "Very well, rest assured everyone, I will take good care of Miss Luo!"

She practically bit out the last few words, her tone heavy with a hidden meaning that clearly promised Luo Qingyao anything but an easy time.

Upon hearing this, not only did Luo Qingyao not show a trace of fear, but she actually smiled. Since she dared to let Fairy Yu take care of her, how could Luo Qingyao not have a foolproof plan in place?

Immediately, Luo Qingyao intentionally put on an expression of overwhelming gratitude and said, "Thank you so much, Fairy Yu. You are truly as gentle, kind, beautiful, dignified, and gracefully enchanting as the rumors say..."

After intentionally showering Fairy Yu with a long stream of compliments, Luo Qingyao changed the subject and continued, "Therefore, I believe that with your care, I will recover in no time. Of course, only when I am completely healed will I be able to lead everyone to retrieve the Lingbo Weibu!"

Luo Qingyao deliberately placed heavy emphasis on the final sentence. The subtext was clear: if you, Fairy Yu, fail to take good care of me, I naturally won't have the strength to retrieve the Lingbo Weibu!

This was a blatant, undisguised threat!

Upon hearing Luo Qingyao's words, Fairy Yu's pretty face changed color repeatedly. She almost could not resist lashing out to strangle this vile little wretch. Clearly, the girl possessed no spiritual energy whatsoever; a mere flick of her finger would be enough to cripple her.

Yet, it was precisely this good-for-nothing who had her firmly by the throat, forcing her to lower her head!

Heaven knows how much hatred burned in Fairy Yu's heart—she wished she could swallow Luo Qingyao alive.

However, under the gazes of the crowd, filled as they were with entreaty, trust, and even implicit threats, Fairy Yu had no choice but to nod and guarantee, "Miss Luo doesn't need to worry about that. My Jade Pure Palace may lack other skills, but healing injuries and saving lives is our specialty!"

As soon as these words left her mouth, the eyes the crowd cast toward her were instantly filled with admiration and fondness.

Meeting everyone's gazes at that moment, Fairy Yu's heart skipped a beat, and a sudden sense of triumph washed over her. No matter what, weren't these people still begging her in the end?

With this thought, she straightened her spine, once more assuming the persona of the detached, aloof, and lofty Fairy Yu.

"Little girl, the second condition has been fulfilled. Now you can state the third one, can't you?" the crowd anxiously demanded.

Hearing this, Luo Qingyao felt even more amused inside. She knew well that this third condition was the most crucial one of all!

Yet, on the surface, she deliberately feigned a troubled expression, looked up at everyone, and asked, "Do you all really, absolutely need this manual?"

"Cut the crap! If we didn't want it, who would be bored out of their mind standing here chattering with you?" suddenly roared a rough-mannered man.

"Little girl, you aren't playing games with us, are you? Could it be that you don't even have the Lingbo Weibu? If that's truly the case, you'd better consider what price you'll have to pay!" threatened another.

"That's right! If you dare to deceive us, I will surely torture you until death is a mercy!"

"Sell her into a brothel!"

"No, make her a government-owned courtesan!"

"Throw her into a pen of rutting beasts!"

For a moment, the crowd vied with one another in threatening Luo Qingyao, as if a single word of refusal from her would result in her being torn to shreds, wishing for death yet denied the release.