Chapter 1560: Chapter 1555: Meeting Alone with Hua Wanru_1 Chapter 1560: Chapter 1555: Meeting Alone with Hua Wanru_1 Elder Xie Yun coughed twice and said, “We have all considered the matter of interests, and we cannot compromise on the Crystal Key. As for the benefits gained from the other keys, we are open to discussion. My Royal Family is willing to have only 20%!”

Bai Yudi and Bai Wei discussed with each other, their expressions still full of desire.

It is indeed impossible for the Royal Family to give way on the Crystal Key, as it involves the opportunity to achieve Dao. Only a fool would give way to that. For the overall interests, the Royal Family is willing to have only 20%, which is already a sufficient concession.

With people from the five directions, the Royal Family has fully reduced their interests to the maximum.

Hua Wanru rubbed her eyebrows, “In that case, do we each take 20%?”

“I have no objection.” Li Lianfeng said simply and clearly.

“We have no objection either.” Bai Yudi said.

Yang Chen said, “My strength is the weakest as a junior, but since you seniors have allocated the shares like this, I will also dare to take 20%.”

He represented the Northern Territory Sect in taking 20%, and neither Bai Yudi nor Li Lianfeng had any objections. Only some people from the Royal Family had some opinions, feeling that Yang Chen’s strength was not enough to take 20% like the other Demigod stage powerhouses. However, such thoughts were mostly kept private, not daring to speak out. After all, it’s obvious that Yang Chen has a good relationship with Li Lianfeng and Bai Yudi.

Moreover, with his illustrious achievements and contributions to the Royal Family, who dared to point fingers at him at this time?

“In that case, the five of us should bear this in mind. The door to Dao Verification is about to open now, and you all know the time. In the Proof Hall, if we encounter the Fierce Ghost Sect, we must work together. If anyone violates this, don’t blame my Royal Family for not recognizing you anymore.” Elder Xie Yun and Emperor Changsheng took turns speaking.

These groups naturally understand the importance of cooperation and the threat of the Fierce Ghost Sect. No one would want to cause trouble for themselves.

After discussing some details, the Royal Family once again made other invitations to hang out.

Since Bai Family and Li Lianfeng came to the Central Region, they had no intention of going back. With nothing better to do, they agreed. Yang Chen, on the other hand, planned to get up and leave for the Northern Territory Sect to check on the situation with the Golden Claw.

But just as he was about to leave, a sound transmission entered his ear, causing Yang Chen’s body to tremble. He hadn’t expected the person looking for him to be her.

Thinking about this, Yang Chen couldn’t help feeling a bit melancholic. He didn’t refuse, and followed the instructions to arrive at an elegant garden within the Royal Family’s grounds.

He only waited for a short while in the garden, and soon, a figure in white clothes floated gracefully towards him. This woman had a stunning beauty, but her most notable trait was not her appearance, but her demeanor.

With an indifference that seemed detached from the human world, she appeared as if she were the Empress among women, untouched by the passage of time or anything else.

She was Hua Wanru.

Walking slowly, her sleeves fluttering in the wind, Hua Wanru finally stood beside Yang Chen.

Neither of them spoke. Hua Wanru remained silent, and so did Yang Chen.

At this moment, Yang Chen stood with his hands behind his back, looking ahead. He couldn’t help but think that it had been a long time since this kind of moment had occurred. After all these years, he and Hua Wanru were standing side by side once again.

“Yang Chen, it’s been a long time. I didn’t expect us to be able to stand together like this again. Standing here like this reminded me of many things from the past, how you and I used to be, gradually rising together in this dog-eat-dog Central Region.” Hua Wanru said slowly, her tone gentle yet indifferent.

Obviously, she knew about Yang Chen’s previous life and present life. After all, she possessed the Supreme Scripture and had enough wisdom to guess Yang Chen’s identity without difficulty.

Yang Chen was also aware that Hua Wanru knew his identity. They both understood each other quite well, and there was no need for much speculation about these matters.

He sneered with a sarcastic smile, “Hua Wanru, it seems like there’s no need for you to be so insincere. I don’t want to bring up the past, and I think neither do you. Just say it, what do you want? If there’s nothing, I don’t think there’s anything left for us to talk about between us.”

Hua Wanru was silent for a moment, and then her expression returned to its usual calm. “Yang Chen, indeed, some unpleasant things have happened between us, but we can completely forget about the past. The hatred back then can also be dissolved. Although I don’t know what happened to you that allowed you to be reborn and come this far, we can still work together as we used to. As long as we join hands, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.”

“Hehehe… just say what you want to say directly.” Yang Chen laughed, but his smile was incredibly terrifying because it contained anger.

“You swear your loyalty to me, and I, Hua Wanru, will guarantee your glory and wealth. You will be able to walk in my footsteps one day. As long as you are sincere in helping me, there’s nowhere in this world we can’t go! Yang Chen, I regret it, I regret that I shouldn’t have done those things to you back then. Come back, we can still go back to the way we were. As long as you’re willing, I’ll give you whatever you want.” Hua Wanru said generously, and towards the end, her tone softened.

Sometimes, Yang Chen felt that Hua Wanru was a lot like Zhang Xuelian.

But, there is a stark difference between the two. Zhang Xuelian didn’t have great ambitions, but Hua Wanru did. This woman was always self-centered and had absolute ambition!

She thought too much. She wanted to have control over everything, and anything that stepped on her head would eventually be eradicated by Zhang Xuelian.

This was also why Hua Wanru would lose in a confrontation with Zhang Xuelian.

Did she want him to follow her loyally?

Yang Chen sneered and walked away, saying coldly, “Hua Wanru, ever since you attacked me back then, we could never go back to the way we were. And, don’t joke about me being loyal to you. Remember, Hua Wanru, if not for me, Yang Chen, there would be no today for you. Back then, it was me who turned you into what you are today, step by step!”

“So, I have to obey you?” Hua Wanru gritted her teeth.

“I never asked for your obedience. I just wanted you to be grateful to me, but it seems that gratitude is not in your eyes. Also, I just told you those things, not to discuss who is the master and who is the servant between you and me, but to tell you that I, Yang Chen, can make you who you are today, and I can also destroy you in the future!”

“Yang Chen, you’re forcing me.” Hua Wanru’s voice suddenly turned cold, and there was a murderous aura about her.

Yang Chen’s mouth curled up with no intention of explaining himself. He turned around and walked away without wasting any more words with Hua Wanru. There must be a final confrontation between him and her.

And this confrontation was today, during their conversation.