"Initially, no, in fact, I wasn't particularly interested in that Treasure Map. After that auction, Pei Qingshuang approached me and told me her story, so I gave her the Treasure Map."
Chen Fei didn't count on the other party genuinely having good intentions towards him.
Seeing the other party's attitude turn cold, he chuckled to himself and said indifferently.
Upon hearing Chen Fei's words, Pei Wanning's charming face remained expressionless. After a brief moment of silence, she suddenly turned her enchanting eyes and giggled.
"Brother Chen, don't blame me for not trusting you. The matter is too significant... let me inspect your Storage Bag and Sea of Consciousness, alright? As long as I don't find the Treasure Map, I'll believe you."
Upon hearing this, Chen Fei was startled. Without hesitation, he shook his head and refused.
"No way. It's non-negotiable."
Having someone inspect his Storage Bag and Sea of Consciousness, how could it be possible!?
"Then can I understand it as you deceiving me, Brother Chen?" Pei Wanning's beautiful eyes narrowed, her laughter ringing like silver bells, yet there was a chill in her tone, "
Honestly, I don't wish for any unpleasantness with you, Brother Chen, or if we come to blows, I'm afraid I might accidentally kill you..."
Chen Fei interrupted her words here and said indifferently, "Little sister, aren't you too confident?"
A flash of fire gleamed, and the Scarlet Flame Tide Bowl was already in his hand, emanating a dangerous feeling.
But then, Chen Fei's expression suddenly changed, his gaze fixed on the Scarlet Flame Tide Bowl in his hand, displaying an incredulous expression.
"What? What's going on?" How could he find that the Scarlet Flame Tide Bowl was unusable?
"Giggle, Brother Chen, did you finally notice?" Seeing this, Pei Wanning suddenly giggled, her charming brows and teasing expression directed at Chen Fei, laughing.
"Just now when you were fighting Yan Qingyun, I accidentally spilled some 'Sealing Spirit Liquid' on your Scarlet Flame Tide Bowl. This is an exclusive treasure of the Pei Family's Supreme Elder; it's said that if the dosage is enough, it could seal a Magical Treasure below gold level for half an incense stick time..."
"Giggle." Pei Wanning laughed again, sweetly saying: "Brother Chen, without this Scarlet Flame Tide Bowl, do you think you can still refuse me? Do you feel a bit of despair?"
"Sealing Spirit Liquid?" Chen Fei's expression was gloomy; he hadn't expected that despite being cautious, he still fell into the other party's trap? Simply put, he wasn't careful enough.
Without the Scarlet Flame Tide Bowl, now, indeed, it was a bit troublesome.
"Alright, Brother Chen, obediently let me check your Storage Bag and Sea of Consciousness, or, if you voluntarily take out the Treasure Map, I'll immediately back off, pretending nothing unpleasant happened before."
Pei Wanning sweetly said to Chen Fei again. At this moment, she was already walking towards Chen Fei, strands of terrifying Spiritual Energy pressure appearing, causing Chen Fei's expression to change drastically.
Pei Wanning was undoubtedly a genius! So even if she was 'only at the Peak of Second Heavenly Layer of Foundation Establishment True Person Realm,' but her real strength must exceed this level. It wouldn't be inferior to an ordinary Third Heavenly Layer of Foundation Establishment True Person Realm.
"Senior, what should I do? I don't want to expose the Lizhen Furnace."
Chen Fei felt a headache. The Octagonal Mystic Tower is a defensive Magical Treasure, so in terms of attack power, it's probably just a bit stronger than the Scarlet Flame Tide Bowl, enough to kill.
But that Lizhen Furnace... he really didn't want to expose this most troublesome thing! If careless, there would be too many mishaps afterward.
"Let her check your Sea of Consciousness." Zhen Jingkong's voice echoed. Chen Fei paused slightly.
However, he still chose to trust Zhen Jingkong. Then he lifted his hands, placed them by his ears, and smiled helplessly: "Alright, since little sister, you want to check, then do as you please."
Upon hearing this, Pei Wanning was slightly stunned, evidently not expecting Chen Fei's sudden change.
But then she giggled again, looking at Chen Fei, her absolutely beautiful face sweetly said: "Alright, Brother Chen, I'm coming over?"
A voice full of enchantment tickled the ears, making the heart race.
She understood Chen Fei might still have some cards left, but who was Pei Wanning? Would she not have confidence in herself?
Pei Wanning took lotus steps, walked beside Chen Fei, reached out and placed her hand on his abdomen, strands of Spiritual Energy and Divine Sense entering Chen Fei's Sea of Consciousness. The posture was quite ambiguous.
"Ready, I'm making a move." Just then, Zhen Jingkong's calm voice resounded within the Sea of Consciousness. A vast and powerful force of Divine Sense directly crushed towards Pei Wanning's Divine Sense.
"Ah...you..." Pei Wanning's eyes widened, screaming in shock, her stunning face showing pain, a seemingly inconspicuous jade pendant hanging on her slender waist shattered in an instant.
"What is this?"
Within the Sea of Consciousness, Zhen Jingkong was slightly surprised, then shook his head and smiled wryly.
"This little girl had a Spirit Protector Jade Pendant crafted by an expert at the Peak of the Fourth Heavenly Layer of Foundation Establishment True Person Realm! That move of mine was blocked... the rest is up to you."
As the face of the main branch of the Pei Family in Ghost Wolf City, and also the most promising talent of the young generation of the Pei Family, Pei Wanning was highly valued!
Even the Supreme Elder of the Pei Family had personally crafted a 'Spirit Protector Jade Pendant' for her.
This was also why she, aware of Chen Fei's caution, didn't mind...
But how could she know that Chen Fei's trump card was clearly much stronger than hers.
See, she immediately fell into Zhen Jingkong's trap.
The old man wasn't the type to cherish the fairer sex; he had seen too much, often wanting to kill upon meeting, but it was blocked by the Spirit Protector Jade Pendant.
"What a pity." Chen Fei sighed softly, his gaze sweeping towards Pei Wanning, noting her extremely weak expression, chaotic Spiritual Energy, and eyes narrowing as he expressionlessly walked forward.
"What are you going to do?!" Pei Wanning retreated in panic. Her strength had plummeted, and if Chen Fei wanted to do something to her, she would be at his mercy. Powerless to resist.
"I don't want to do anything, just ask for you to behave honestly and give you a small punishment." Chen Fei actually took out a black rope and tied up Pei Wanning, speaking indifferently.
This rope was something he got by chance, it's modestly competent.
However, it's completely sufficient to deal with the current Pei Wanning.
Chen Fei really tied her up, with a somewhat 'rough' handiwork, making the final pose feel somewhat 'humiliating.'
But perhaps, that's the 'small punishment' Chen Fei mentioned.
"You, you rogue! Bastard..." Pei Wanning, bound by the rope, her face flushed with shame, yet weakened by injury, lay softly; she could only glare angrily at Chen Fei. Other than that, there was nothing she could do.