More Than Transactional

'Master, in my analysis, the source of this woman's strength is the cultivation of her Heart of Sword and Heart of Fearlessness. Her Heart of Sword is perfect, showing that she loves her sword very much, living according to the philosophy of the sword, sharp and ruthless. She could be an unrivaled swordsman. It's just that, when cultivating the Fearless Heart, she may overextend herself, overextend her courage, and suppress her feelings of fear too much. This results in a slight flaw that seems to affect her mind.

'With that Fearless Heart, she should be able to detect the level of courage of others. Only, that slight flaw likely caused her mind to be obsessed with pure courage, unforced courage. Perhaps that woman really fell in love with you at first sight and her love instantly became very deep because her obsession with pure courage obviously made her very fascinated with a man with such courage.

'Of course, a woman shouldn't ask a man to be her lover even if she loves him very much. There might be other reasons that happen to match each other so she chose this course of action.' System explained its analysis which actually sounded reasonable.

However, knowing something like this only made Ming Ze once again not know whether to laugh or cry.

At the same time, Jian Wuxin finally calmed down although it was obvious that she was forcing herself to calm down.

'Master, she's suppressing her emotions, maybe she'll say those other reasons.' System said.

"Let's just say this is transactional between us," Jian Wuxin said right after System.

She looked indifferent when she said that.

"Honestly, you have a chance to receive an ancient inheritance kept by my clan because you have above-average courage, which is the main requirement of that inheritance. It must be the best inheritance in the Seven Realms, and I need a man with that inheritance." She continued before Ming Ze could comment on her words.

"The members of my clan who can become Immortals don't start in this generation. It will start with my descendants because only I have managed to make improvements to our bloodline. However, it won't work if the man who fathered my offspring doesn't have the special qualities needed. That is the man with that inheritance.

"In this transaction, you get three benefits at once, the strongest inheritance, the support of my clan, and you will have me as your wife. Everyone must agree that there is no greater fortune than this in the Seven Realms."

As she spoke, the woman's tone continued to be cold, yet at times she seemed to get emotional where the speed of her breathing increased for a while before she pressed on.

'It turns out that this is this woman's reason. She found her true love and discovered that her true love was a person who could solve her problems. No wonder she was so bold to offer a man to be her lover.' The System seemed to view this situation as so unique that it couldn't stop talking.

'If it's just because of feelings of love, she would be embarrassed to talk about this, and if it's just because of her need for you, she should be made to hesitate because she is definitely not the type to accept herself to be someone's wife just because it's advantageous.'

Judging from Jian Wuxin's expression, the conclusion drawn by the System might be entirely correct.

After all, even if the woman was truly willing to give herself up for a transaction, there was no way she was so emotional when she spoke.

And this may be easier for her than saying that it's because she likes him.

Of course, after she finished speaking, she returned completely cold, as if emotionless.

"I want your answer as soon as possible," she said.

"Miss, I'm afraid it will take some time before I can answer. Although I am an extraordinary man, I would still be too surprised if a Miss from the Sword Path Clan threw herself at me and asked to be my wife," Ming Ze replied, laughing softly.

"Who do you call throwing yourself at you?" Apparently, his words instantly angered the woman.

She gave him an intimidating look.

"You better not mess with me or you'll feel the sharpness of my sword," she added.

As she said that, she moved her sword from her thigh to the table, holding it tightly.

It faintly emitted an extremely sharp aura.

The people in the restaurant were made more afraid, and confused at the same time.

The two originally seemed to be chatting like friends, how come now Miss Jian was suddenly angry.

Ming Ze stared at the sword, continuing to smile fearlessly.

"Such a powerful sword, but you can't beat me with it, and, are you really going to attack me?"

He gave her a strange look, which instantly shook her mind where her breathing quickened again.

The more he showed courage, the more fascinated this woman became with him.

Her hand holding her sword suddenly trembled.

"Miss, I will accept this if you say you love me in public," Ming Ze said again.

He gave her the conditions because to him a transactional marriage was not a sacred bond. He didn't need that, even if the woman was so beautiful.

After that he stood up while Jian Wuxin's eyes widened.

"You?" She said.

"Brat, who do you think you are?" Jian Xue who kept silent finally spoke again, scolding Ming Ze.

She even pointed at him.

"How dare you ask for more after Miss gave you so much. Do you think you have the qualifications to earn her love? You better not keep saying nonsense. We're here to ask you nicely. If you disagree, leave, but if you brag, we'll give you a punishment worse than death."

Ming Ze turned his gaze to the girl and replied with a sneer, "first, I'm not afraid of your clan, and who knows, your lady might actually fall in love with me from the moment she sees me."

Jian Wuxin, "..."

Jian Xue, "..."

Ming Ze no longer lingered there.

He stepped out of the restaurant.

Their conversation was over, now he only needed to wait for Jian Wuxin's answer, whether she was willing to say she loved him.

While Jian Xue showed a bad expression, Jian Wuxin seemed to be trying to control her emotions that had become chaotic because of Ming Ze's last words.

She was made to wonder if he knew the feelings of her heart now.

"Miss, this man is arrogant and will obviously use this to brag, let's arrest and punish him," Jian Xue said, immediately making a suggestion to Jian Wuxin.

Of course, even though the latter had threatened Ming Ze with that, she herself hesitated to do so when she had to.

In the end, she replied, "we can't punish him as long as he's not proven to be bragging about this."

It was unknown whether she said that because she was following the rules or because she was defending Ming Ze following her heart's desire. Either way, she pressed her lips together.

What she didn't expect was that he didn't have the slightest fear of her after knowing she was a lady of the Sword Path Clan.

As it turned out, he truly had boundless courage.