Once, I wanted to be a good person

"So, the person you captured ranks among the top 15 in their entire family. They definitely won't give up on getting them back. If negotiations fail, their Demigod might personally intervene to demand them."

"At that point, your Si Family without a Demigod will be at a significant disadvantage. Whatever the Demigod says, you'll have to comply. After all, even if they smack you to death, the Federation won't avenge you."

"Your immunity card is worthless in front of the Demigods, the top combat force in the Federation. The Federation would never extinguish a Demigod just to avenge you."

At this, Jia paused and hinted, "But don't be too nervous. If our cooperation goes well, the Demigod from our Jia Family can actually step in to help you mediate."

Hearing Jia's words, Fang Ze snapped back to reality and said, "But in your family, your ancestor before becoming a Demigod was only at the peak of Mortality-Shedding, shouldn't be a match for Sima Family's ancestor, right?"

Jia chuckled, "Indeed, not a match. But the gap isn't very big."

"Absolute Pinnacle is the real qualitative change, not Ascension. So, although there's a gap, it's not to the extent of complete domination. Not to mention, it might not even come to a fight, but if it does, this minor disparity in power is less significant than the influence of combat experience."

Having listened to Jia's words, Fang Ze silently nodded, whether true or not, he recorded all this information carefully.....

Because both sides were very satisfied with the "gifts" exchanged upon meeting, the dinner atmosphere gradually became more lively.

After the meal, the relationship between the two sides improved greatly.

Jia initially intended to capitalize on his advantageous position to finalize the cooperation, but Fang Ze continued to play Tai Chi, evasively not giving a clear answer, like a slippery eel.

At first, Jia wasn't anxious, believing that Fang Ze couldn't do without them, thinking the delay was meaningless, just reluctance. But as time passed, he began to sense something was amiss: Fang Ze showed great confidence, as if he could do without the Jia Family. This made Jia nervous, wondering if Fang Ze had some hidden cards.

At this moment, Fang Ze... After hearing Jia's explanations, his thoughts had already flown home.

Mortality-Shedding! As long as you reach this level, you can become a Demigod! It proves the power of this realm!

Therefore, he truly wished he could return immediately to delve into the essence of Mortality-Shedding!

After all, as Jia said, Mortality-Shedding is already high-level in every family, and Demigods might intervene, delaying further could lead to unpredictable complications!

As for the cooperation with the Jia Family...

The Bai Family hasn't given a definite reply yet. There's no rush! Delaying is more beneficial for him!

Thinking this way, the meal soon ended, Fang Ze then chatted with Jia for a while before proactively excusing himself, not mentioning the cooperation at all.

His swift departure really made Jia feel like he'd been "milked" without cost.....

But recalling Fang Ze's gift, Jia felt... this intelligence trade was worth it.

Even so, Jia still didn't give up on the idea of cooperation. Thus... he thought of another plan.....

So, after dinner, escorting Fang Ze to the restaurant entrance, he smiled and inquired, "Nephew. You are a local of Xida State, should be quite familiar with it, right?"

Fang Ze, hearing Jia's words, was momentarily stunned, just about to respond when Jia seamlessly continued, "That's right. Coming to Xida State for this cooperation, my daughter insisted on accompanying me."

"I had no choice; she was unyielding. So, I agreed."

"Upon arriving in Xida State, she heard about your achievements and became an admirer, eager to meet you personally to learn from you."

"So, if it's convenient, could you look after her for a few days?"

"A few days?" Fang Ze was taken aback.

That long!

He intended to refuse, considering how busy he was, having no time to care for a girl.

But Jia completely disregarded his chance of refusal, clapping his hands and calling out, "Li Xiang, come and meet Brother Si Ze."

Accompanying his call, a ripple in the void appeared, and moments later, a young girl materialized before them.

She was an extremely beautiful girl, her fair face looking pitiful, with sorrow in her eyes, especially those large eyes, which although simply staring, seemed misty, evoking a protective feeling.

But Fang Ze wasn't deceived by her looks; he had seen her appear from thin air, indicating she was at least a Spirit Ascension level adept.

More importantly... she looked only about fifteen or sixteen!

Spirit Ascension at fifteen or sixteen?!

Bai Zhi was already twenty-four or five but still only at Fusion level! And Bai Ling at fifteen or sixteen... is just at the peak of Awakening.

So, this girl was definitely a prodigy! And of immense future potential!

Is the Jia Family really investing such a big stake?

Looking at Jia, Fang Ze couldn't help but wonder.