Xinguang Fruit

"Thank you, City Lord Bai, but I should buy this Xiguang Fruit. Also, ask City Lord Bai to tell me a price, and I will never bargain."

Bai Zian kept their promise and sent the diamond-grade material, but Lan Dongli insisted on buying it to repay the favor. Despite Bai Jingchong's refusal, Lan Dongli remained firm, not willing to accept it for free.

For a while, a stalemate ensued as Lan Dongli was determined to make it a transaction. Bai Zian, observing the situation, sensed the lack of complete trust on Lan Dongli's part. It seemed that delivering benefits without a transaction might not be perceived as genuine help.

Seeing the deadlock, Bai Zian decided to take action. He stepped forward, snatched the Xiguang Fruit from Bai Jingchong's hand, and boldly declared his decision. "Mother Lan, I found this fruit, but I don't want to sell it to you. This is what I gave to my sister Lan Zhiqi, and it has nothing to do with you."

This unexpected move surprised both Bai Jingchong and Lan Dongli. Bai Zian's firm stance demonstrated a clear decision to prioritize his sister's happiness over transactional benefits. To further emphasize his point, Bai Zian placed the Xiguang Fruit directly into Lan Zhiqi's hands.

Bai Jingchong and Lan Dongli were left stunned, not anticipating Bai Zian's bold action. Bai Jingchong, sensing the tension, explained that it was Bai Zian's decision, emphasizing that it wasn't a forced transaction.

After Bai Jingchong and Bai Zian left, Lan Dongli took some time to process the situation. It was evident that Bai Zian's move had surprised her, and she found herself in a situation where accepting the diamond-grade material seemed inevitable.

Later, Bai Jingchong and Bai Zian returned to their villa. Bai Jingchong, curious about Bai Zian's motives, questioned him about the sudden change. Bai Zian, no longer hiding anything, used the [Eye of Apocalypse] to ensure privacy and disclosed the reason. "That girl's pet is related to space."

Bai Jingchong, shocked by this revelation, hadn't expected such a unique and valuable discovery. This information added another layer of significance to their investment in Lan Zhiqi.

With the matter settled, Bai Zian focused on preparing for the upcoming gambling fight. Meanwhile, in another part of the city, Chi Yanni, the granddaughter of Chi Lianyan, the lord of Chiyi City, returned home. Unaware of the developments in Bailin City, she was informed by her grandfather about a gambling challenge from the grandson of the city lord of Bailin City.

Chi Yanni, not initially interested in such matters, changed her mind upon learning that Bai Zian had reached the black iron level within a short period. Impressed by his remarkable talent, she decided to accept the challenge, ready to participate in the upcoming gamble.