Treasures are dead, they will be depleted.
Clinging to this man was the key to regaining power and marching towards an even more splendid life!
At that moment, Qiong made up her mind.
She gently took his hand and whispered in his ear:
"My family has betrayed me—I can no longer return to the Prison Flame family."
"And you are the last of the Shangmo family’s bloodline."
"As the saying goes, it’s hard to clap with one hand, if you’re willing, from now on, let’s fight side by side."
He owed his previous victories to the help of this matron.
In the future, if he were to continue staying in the Council, he indeed needed a helper like her.
After all, she was well-versed in all matters of the Council, knew the ins and outs—
A woman who could become a matron...
How could her methods be anything less than adept?
Just as she had said.
A single Arian, trying to revive the family, was too hard.
He needed someone who originally belonged to the Council, someone who understood everything about the Council.
Having such a formidable character to deal with problems would make other families more wary.
As Wu Xiaode pondered, Qiong thought he was hesitating.
She leaned on his shoulder, her voice tinged with an indescribable emotion, "If you want, I am also yours."
Wu Xiaode’s brow twitched, he lowered his head and met her eyes that were brimming with moisture.
This woman knew how to use everything as a weapon to achieve her goals.
She was already the matron of the Shangmo family—
Yet she was still thinking about betraying Siang, wanting more.
—She was someone loyal to her own desires.
Now, driven by circumstances, of course she would talk this way and was willing to do so, but what if after getting out from here, someone offered her a higher price—
How would she choose?
He needed a price that would keep her from betraying the Shangmo family for the time being.
He needed her steadfast support until he gained recognition from the Council, secured a place in it once more, and could know all the plans against the "Heaven and Earth" world—
Only then could he disregard her and her desires.
Wu Xiaode suddenly looked up, surveying his surroundings.
"What?" Qiong tensed up.
—He was looking around; did he want to do something here?
Then Wu Xiaode spoke:
"...What else is in this treasury besides gold?"
Qiong came to a realization and explained: "Arian, you should also know about this, everything here is valuable, countless rare materials and treasures, including contracts for mining in various worlds, land ownership documents, and so forth, all the most valuable!"
Wu Xiaode glanced around and withdrew his gaze.
An answer emerged in his mind.
"Qiong, do you have any larger space storage items?" Wu Xiaode asked.
"They are mostly jewelry, few are suitable for you, let me see..."
Qiong searched and eventually took out a crystal-clear gemstone. Content originally comes from novel⚑fire.net
This gemstone was also very valuable.
But at this moment, to tie Arian to herself, she had no choice but to contribute it.
"A Space Gem with an extra-large storage space, you can take everything here—use it to rebuild the family; these treasures are needed."
Having spoken, Qiong handed the gemstone to Wu Xiaode.
Wu Xiaode took the gemstone and released it into the Void, and a dragon made of bones clutched the gemstone, zipping around the entire treasure room like lightning.
All the treasures were swept up by it and returned before Wu Xiaode, who then spat out the gemstone.
Wu Xiaode received the Space Gem.
He handed the gemstone back to Qiong.
Qiong was stunned, disbelief etched across her face:
"...For me? This is all the wealth of the Shangmo family, why give it to me?"
"You are the matron of the family, and you will be in the future," Wu Xiaode stated calmly, "You will manage the family’s wealth, and from now on, you’ll decide on all the family matters. For important issues, consult with me and we will decide together, as for me—"
"I’m in charge of the fighting."
Qiong held the icy gemstone, her expression filled with astonishment.
Siang always kept a tight watch on the items in the display room, even going so far as to count everything whenever she got close.
The family’s wealth was managed by Arian’s father, and she never had a chance to involve herself.
Whatever she wanted to do or buy often required taking money from her own coffers.
Being the matron was truly frustrating.
Now Arian had handed over all the wealth to her management!
Qiong’s mind raced, but on the surface, she showed a moved expression and shook her head, "It’s too much, take some money for yourself too."
She offered the gemstone back to Wu Xiaode.
Wu Xiaode did not take it, simply saying nonchalantly:
"I have plenty of money, you keep this. Spend it as you like, no need to tell me, unless it’s related to the family."
Watching his indifferent manner, Qiong’s heart settled down gradually.
He said he had lots of money.
But how could his wealth compare to that of an entire family?
If it was false, it proved how much he valued her.
If true, it confirmed once more his strength.
Qiong couldn’t help but run her hand through her hair to hide the myriad thoughts in her heart:
"But... this is all too disorganized, it needs sorting out, at the very least we need a list for easier future use."
At that moment, a series of roars came from afar.
"Let’s sort it out here, I’ll go and check outside— I’ll leave you with a mist here to conceal your form; I’ll be back soon."