Stop pretending, I'm a security guard, a five-star general!

Upon hearing this, Ma Chao's expression suddenly turned serious, and he said solemnly:

"I believe you all came here for those ten Wood Spirit Fruits."

Ma Long and his group nodded.

At this time of day, those who are in this secret realm are basically there for the Wood Spirit Fruit.

"As everyone can see, the Ninth Prince is determined to obtain these ten Wood Spirit Fruits."

“The Ninth Prince is powerful. If we fight one-on-one, none of us will be a match for him.”

"So, my idea is that our two teams join forces and split the Wood Spirit Fruits we win 30/70. What do you think?"

Ma Chao stood with his hands behind his back and a smile on his face.

Their team was the strongest in the entire secret realm besides the Ninth Prince's team. Joining forces with them would be something any team would desperately want, and he believed that the other party would have no reason to refuse.

As for why they specifically sought out this team for cooperation,

That's mainly because he was attracted to Qin Yu's background.

An inspector from the Great Xia Dynasty.

After all, this struggle for the Wood Spirit Fruit is bound to lead to conflict with the Ninth Prince.

Although the Ma family of Tian'an is a powerful and influential family in the Great Xia Dynasty, they are still slightly inferior to the royal family.

If something unfortunate were to happen during the conflict, the wrath of the royal family would be difficult to bear.

However, it would be different if a Great Xia Inspector were added.

With these two major forces joining forces, even the Great Xia Emperor would have to think twice before taking action against them.

In short, it's just one sentence.

Share the benefits and share the risks.

Unless the other person is an idiot, they can't possibly refuse his suggestion.

"No, it's too much."

However, Qin Yu shook his head decisively upon hearing this: "73% is absolutely not acceptable. You've taken too much."

Upon hearing this, Ma Chao's expression remained unchanged.

The other party's reaction was within his expectations; after all, if it were him, he wouldn't be happy with only taking 30%.

"Alright then, Young Master Qin, the profit-sharing ratio for the Wood Spirit Fruit will remain the same. In addition, I will give you an extra batch of rare and precious materials worth one billion, as well as a top-grade divine weapon—the Divine Dragon Overlord Spear—exclusively forged by our Tian'an Ma family," Ma Chao said with a smile.

As a wood-type talent awakener, the Wood Spirit Fruit is equally important to him. Taking only 70% is already his bottom line, and he can't reduce it any further. He can only compensate with the rest.

Upon hearing this, Qin Yu's expression flickered slightly, clearly indicating that he was somewhat tempted.

Although his goal this time was to have it all, what the other party said made sense.

If he really clashes with the Ninth Prince and something happens to him, even if his grandfather is the Great Xia Inspector, he himself will probably be in deep trouble.

Cooperating with the other party could help spread the risk.

Our strength is still weak, so we need to play it safe and develop cautiously, and not be reckless.

With this in mind, Qin Yu immediately made a decision.

Okay, fine, we'll just have to accept the loss. Safety first.

"OK, I agree to your proposal. I will take 70% of the Wood Spirit Fruit, and I will not lose any of the things you promised me."

"it is good."

Ma Chao smiled and nodded, but the next moment, he suddenly realized something was wrong, and his pupils widened instantly:

"Ok?"

"Wait, what percentage did you say you wanted to take?"

"Seventy percent," Qin Yu said matter-of-factly.

Ma Chao's smile froze instantly, and black lines appeared on his forehead.

Damn, after all that...

You actually thought you got 70%?!

No, where's your face?

Why don't you take a piss and look at yourself in the mirror? Do you even deserve to be called a virgin?

Ma Chao wanted to curse inwardly, but outwardly he remained calm and coldly smiled, saying:

"Are you kidding me? We have three Martial Marquis level warriors on our side who will contribute the most. What makes you think you can take 70% of the credit?"

So you mean there's nothing to talk about?

Qin Yu narrowed his eyes slightly, a dangerous glint appearing in them.

"At most 30%, the rest is out of the question!"

Ma Chao snorted coldly and flicked his sleeve.

"Never mind then, we have different paths and cannot work together. Farewell."

Qin Yu clasped his hands in a fist salute, then strode away without looking back, showing no sign of lingering.

Ma Chao's face darkened as he watched Qin Yu and his group disappear into the distance.

He never expected the other party to be so ungrateful, daring to ask for 70% – it was simply wishful thinking!

"Young Master Ma, what do we do now? Just let them go?" The middle-aged man beside him leaned closer and asked in a low voice.

"Let them go? Of course not."

Ma Chao's eyes were icy cold as he let out a sneer.

Since they can't be partners, these people are naturally his competitors.

He never shows any mercy to his competitors.

And on the other side,

As Qin Yu strode away, he secretly whispered to the people around him:

"Later, I'll pretend to change my mind and agree to their proposal, then we'll take them by surprise and launch a surprise attack."

Ma Long and his team were taken aback: "Why would we suddenly ambush them?"

"Uncle Ma, are you guys stupid? Since we can't be partners now, they are our competitors, and very powerful ones at that. The sooner we eliminate them, the better."

Upon hearing this, Ma Long and his team couldn't help but twitch at the corners of their mouths.

Good heavens, you're really cunning.

But they like it!

Then, in the next moment, Ma Chao and Qin Yu spoke at the same time:

"Young Master Qin, please wait. I can reconsider your suggestion."

"Young Master Ma, I've been thinking about it, and your suggestion isn't entirely unacceptable."

Ma Chao: ?

Qin Yu:?

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P.S.: Family, cough cough cough, it's not that I don't want to update as much, it's just that I've caught a disease now, a disease of missing you all, and it's already terminal! 7?7?1?5(ˊwˋ*)?1?2?7?7