X-Dragon Era

Chapter 87 So Easy

Facing the roaring Ming Xuan, Xin Yun said in a deep voice, "There will always be a way, as long as you are willing to think, you will always find a method. You must know, if things continue this way, let's not talk about whether you will succeed in the future, even if you do succeed, by that time, your mother will have grown old…"

"Creak... creak..." Hearing Xin Yun's words, Ming Xuan clenched his fists tighter and tighter, tremblingly said, "Just tell me... I know you definitely have a way, it's just... what exactly is your purpose? What are you really after?"

"Uh..." Hearing Ming Xuan's words, Xin Yun chuckled bitterly and shook his head. It seemed... he had underestimated Ming Xuan. In fact, who among the Nine Great Experts is simple?

Unlike Yi Luo Xiang, Ming Xuan was now twelve or thirteen years old. Although he was not yet fully mature, there were many things he couldn't be fooled about. Even if he was deceived for a moment, as time passed, he would definitely see through it.

Xin Yun said with a smile, "Very good, you are smart. Yes... I admit, I have come with a purpose in mind."

Hearing Xin Yun's words, Ming Xuan became guarded again and said sternly, "Speak, what do you want exactly?"

Facing Ming Xuan's probing inquiry, Xin Yun slowly sat back on the stone bench and said calmly, "You have no reason to worry, I have no ill intentions. Although I did not come here without desires, my main purpose is to help you, there is no harm to you at all."

At this point, Xin Yun took a deep breath, turned his head to look at Ming Xuan, and said, "Let me be frank, I see great potential in you. My reason for coming here is for you!"

"Ah!" Hearing Xin Yun's words, Ming Xuan let out a surprised exclamation, looking incredulously at Xin Yun. All along, he thought Xin Yun had been after his mother; after all... his mother was also considered a beauty. In Ming Xuan's eyes, no woman in the world could compare to his mother.

But unexpectedly, Xin Yun's goal turned out to be him! A mere nothing, almost utterly worthless fellow. No matter how clever he was, he could never have guessed this.

Looking at the incredulous Ming Xuan, Xin Yun said calmly, "If it were for your mother, then I would find a secluded corner to kill you off and then simply take your mother away, there would be no need for such trouble as now."

"This…" Hearing Xin Yun's words, Ming Xuan subconsciously nodded. Although such actions would lead to being hunted by the city lord, as long as they avoided the public eye, and considering how unremarkable he and his mother were, the chance of success was basically 100%. There was no need for such trouble indeed.

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Swallowing hard, Ming Xuan said with difficulty, "I don't understand, why do you think highly of me? I don't believe I am that excellent. On the contrary, I am weak, very weak."

Nodding in agreement, Xin Yun said, "Indeed, you are currently weak to the extreme. However... you are very diligent, you train hard, you have an unyielding spirit, and that is exactly what I admire the most."

Hearing Xin Yun's words, Ming Xuan fell silent. After a long while... Ming Xuan abruptly raised his head and looked at Xin Yun, "Alright, now I want to know, what do you want me to do, and what can you offer me?"

"Decisive!" Slapping his thigh, Xin Yun said with a laugh, "I like your character. Not many words but straight to the point. However, may I counter with a question, what do you want, what do you need me to do for you? And what can you afford to give?"

Hearing Xin Yun's words, Ming Xuan frowned, his face showing displeasure. Seeing this, Xin Yun quickly continued, "Don't get me wrong; I am not bargaining with you. In fact... whatever you need, I can provide it. In my eyes, you are priceless; therefore, you cannot be measured with specific numbers."

Pausing for a moment, Xin Yun continued, "Before that, you must understand one thing, I am not attempting to buy you. I only hope that you can become my partner, the most sincere kind, who will never betray me, who will never abandon me."

"Huh?" Ming Xuan looked at Xin Yun with a puzzled expression and subconsciously raised his hand to scratch his head, "That can't be right? You just want me to become your partner?"

"Yes..." Xin Yun affirmed, "That's right, never betray, never abandon, a partner who can share life and death!"

"Just like that?" Ming Xuan asked incredulously.

"Just like that!" Xin Yun immediately confirmed with certainty.

Upon carefully observing Xin Yun's expression and ensuring he wasn't joking, Ming Xuan became serious and sincerely said, "If that's all you ask, then I don't need anything from you in return. Since you think highly of me, as long as you can keep your promises of never betraying and never abandoning, then I am willing to be your partner!"

"Ah!" Hearing Ming Xuan's words, Xin Yun was completely stunned. How could it be so simple? How could it be so easy! He looked at Ming Xuan incredulously, seeing sincerity, forthrightness, and desire in his eyes...

After a long while, Xin Yun finally sighed, slowly closed his eyes, and reflected on his many experiences. His scheming was always too deep. In the presence of the bright and honest Ming Xuan, he felt so shrewd, so mean, and so filthy.

In fact, true friends, genuine partners, cannot be bought with money. Today, Ming Xuan genuinely taught him that becoming partners is actually very simple. How you treat others is how they will treat you. This may not work for the deceitful adults, but for a child, it is generally true.

For years, Ming Xuan had been bullied, with no one willing to get close to him, let alone be his friend. Yet, the longing for friendship is one of the greatest characteristics of humanity, and also one of the main differences between humans and animals.

In Xin Yun's eyes now, having Ming Xuan as a partner was an immense honor, an incredible fortune. However, similarly, in Ming Xuan's mind, having a friend like Xin Yun described, who would never betray or abandon him, was not also the most precious?

At this thought, Xin Yun let out a hearty laugh, opened his eyes, and looked at Ming Xuan with shining eyes, extending his right hand, "With that said, from now on, we're good friends, good partners!"

"Slap!" Ming Xuan nervously rubbed his right hand on his clothes, then firmly grasped Xin Yun's right hand, gripping it tightly and declared with determination, "Never to betray, never to abandon!"

"Great! Great! Great..." Clasping Ming Xuan's hand excitedly, Ming Xuan was so joyful that he almost forgot his own surname, repeating "great" over and over.

Looking at Xin Yun's heartfelt smile, Ming Xuan also rarely allowed a smile to grace his face. After so many years, he had finally made a friend. The feeling was truly beautiful.

Regrettably, in this world, there was no such thing as sworn brotherhood; otherwise, Xin Yun would have probably dragged Ming Xuan on the spot to burn incense and become sworn brothers, to drink the wine of brotherhood.

Now that they had become good friends and partners, an excited Xin Yun called out to the two girls in the house, then headed to the night market with Ming Xuan. Since they were friends, Ming Xuan's problems were Xin Yun's to share; Ming Xuan's mother shouldn't need to continue laboring on her own.

On their way, Xin Yun kept chatting with Ming Xuan. Although Ming Xuan didn't talk much, he always kept a smile on his face, a very soft, very tender smile. In his eyes, Xin Yun was the first person to treat him as a friend. He would surely treasure this friendship.

After walking for about half an hour, they finally reached... the night market. Looking from afar, the entire market was brightly lit; people were coming and going. Led by Ming Xuan, the group followed the crowd into the bustling night market.