Chapter 85: Negotiation (II)

'Single mature beauty, heaven, aren't you being too kind to me? Not that I'm complaining but my harem is just growing bigger,' Zen started smiling like an idiot while daydreaming about embracing multiple women.

Cecilia became disgusted by his expression and rubbed her head as she got a headache from Zen's behavior. 

'This must be the side-effect of that damn legacy technique. Since Silence has mentioned it multiple times that his master was a lecherous man.' Cecilia sighed inwardly and wondered if it's her fault.

However, Cecilia shook her head and denied it in the end, blaming it all on Zen who was lecherous from the beginning and was just being suppressed until now.

Meanwhile, Madam Evie raised her eyebrow slightly when she regained her composure on Zen's question.

"Is there a reason why you would want to know this before continuing our negotiation?" Madam Evie asked.

"Of course there is a reason for this. You think I want to waste our precious time in some boring conversation." Zen puffed his chest out to show he was being serious.

Although still a little suspicious, Madam Evie didn't pry any further since the truth would be revealed sooner or later.

"In that case, what other chips do you have in hand that can amaze me." Madam Evie continued on with their original topic.

'Thank god she didn't pry any further. I would have been stumped if she pressured me more.' Zen wiped some sweat on his forehead before pondering his next move.

Closing his eyes to see the treasury in the mysterious space, Zen can't help but admire the wealth here that could topple anyone whenever he wants.

'Wait, why am I focusing on these exterior treasures when I have something that could benefit her permanently?' Zen suddenly got an enlightenment on the perfect deal for Madam Evie and him.

Turning his focus on Madam Evie and staring at her like a prey, she got a bit creeped out.

"Z-Zen, are you alright?" Madam Evie asked nervously and wondered what he planned to do.

'Should I activate my talisman and have him detain now?' Madam Evie holds a talisman in her hand secretly when she thinks he got nothing else and decides to resort to violence.

"Madam Evie, what if I say I can increase your cultivation base into a new height. In addition to that, I would also add a beauty pill." Zen quickly said when he sensed her being cautious.

"I-Increase my cultivation and beauty pill?" Madam Evie repeated his word with a gawking expression.

"Yes, I believe you wouldn't want to be powerless against others because of your weak cultivation. Sure, you are powerful in the eyes of others but when compared to those at the top, you are at their mercy." 

Zen pursued further to strike this deal since it was the perfect opportunity.

No matter who they are, women always prioritize their appearance and in this fantasy world where most viewed women as accessories, this will be an alluring offer for Madam Evie.

Madam Evie bit her lip lightly as she wasn't expecting this offer. 'The beauty pill is not that attractive since there are pills like this everywhere. Increasing my cultivation is what I wanted but if I accept then I'll lose the advantage in this negotiation.'

Seeing her expression, Zen smiled as he sat in the handle of the chair where Madam Evie is sitting.

Moving closer to her ear, Zen whispered softly, "Don't worry, I will not take advantage of this negotiation if you accept my offer. It is my selfish desire to have you become stronger."

Turning around to look at Zen, Madam Evie was surprised by his tone of speech.

"Just what do you want from me exactly if you're not going to take this opportunity to gain more benefits," Madam Evie glares at Zen since she couldn't understand him anymore.

Despite her information regarding him, Zen never acted in accordance with her prediction and it was like he did whatever he wanted.

"Let's just say I appreciate women like you. Independent and intelligent woman with a charming aura. Maybe all this is just me trying to get closer to you and capture your heart." Zen replied as he went closer to her face.

A shock of disbelief occurs in Madam Evie when she hears his reply and bold action to take advantage of her multiple times.

Taking a deep breath to calm down, she starts staring at Zen deeply in the eye. The atmosphere became quiet as they continued to do a staring contest.

"Don't you know that I'm a poisonous woman and going too closely, you may get poisoned accidentally?" A shrewd smile appeared on Madam Evie's face as she wasn't the type to be bashful of some flattery.

"If I get poisoned by you then I said it's worth the pain and efforts. Besides, it's not like I haven't tasted the pain of being poisoned and I mean it literally." Zen calmly replied as he recalled his first encounter with Freya.

'The pain of being pinched by thousands of needles when I was poisoned by Freya because of her constitution was not a good feeling.'

"You know, this is a negotiation but you kept going off-topic and instead tried to obtain me. I really want to open your brain to see what you're thinking." Madam Evie said teasingly and giggled a bit.

"You don't have to open my brain to check." Zen said as he moved even closer and continued, "You will know everything about me in bed."

Madam Evie was speechless by his behavior. She has seen so many shameless men before and some even tried to touch her inappropriately.

Dealing with those lecherous old men was her specialty as she always avoided them with perfection but Zen was different.

Not only was he powerful and shrewd, but his action also could not be comprehended at all with normal logic.

Zen acted pervertedly from time to time and switched to a serious mode in the next instant.

"You are unbelievable," Madam Evie gave a soft sigh and Zen gladly smelled her perfume at this time.

Seeing his lewd action, Madam Evie tried to push him off aside since she may seem like an open woman but she was a virgin in the end. A virgin that would not let any men treat her like an item.

Being pushed off, Zen took her by the waist in surprise and pulled her closer to his chest.

"I'm a man that is lecherous but also one to treat my women properly," Zen said cheekily as he went in for a kiss.

Madam Evie had a gawking expression when Zen swooped her in for a kiss on the lips. 

Madam Evie tried to retract but Zen held her tightly in the waist and continued, "I have kissed you so now I owe you a debt. Thus, you have the advantage in this negotiation now. I will be at your mercy."