Luck is a Charm

"Did you know your action just now could make you an enemy to everyone in this Jade Kingdom? Everyone wants a piece of me yet you went ahead and kissed me." Madam Evie said as she stared at him.

"I have a lot of enemies already. Adding more does not matter." Zen said cheekily before trying to go for another kiss.

However, this time, Madam Evie was prepared as she placed her finger on Zen's lip.

"If you think a kiss is enough to capture me then you're wrong and this negotiation is over." Madam Evie said solemnly.

Seeing her being serious, Zen didn't advance but stood still as he took a deep breath.

"Sorry, but I never pursue any women thinking they're easy. If I pursue one, it means I want them to be with me only. Also, this negotiation is just an excuse for me to get closer to you." Zen said with some truth and lies mixed in it.

Madam Evie was doubtful about his response, knowing his shrewd speech that cannot be trusted since it was easy for him to switch between casual and serious.

"Evie Carrion, that's my full name and I believed we should finish this deal. We wasted enough time and I'll make sure I get more benefits than you. After all, stealing a woman's first kiss comes at a hefty price." Evie Carrion said teasingly as she sat down.

"That's what I want as well Evie. Sooner or later, you will find my charm and fall for me. If you still didn't fall for me then I would pursue you rigorously." Zen sat down in his chair while saying his intention directly.

It was his declaration of love for Evie. Although he would not resort to force or blackmail, he will make sure to use all his effort in gaining her heart.

'Tch, pervert,' Cecilia said inwardly as she used some of her true qi to damage Zen.

A tinge of pain occurred in Zen's head but he reacted like nothing happened. 

'Jealousy is scary,' Zen could only sigh inwardly at her reaction to his action and thinking.

It has always been alluring for Zen to feel interested in older women since he was used to his kind and caring maid.

'If only I can go back in time then I would have made her my woman and prevent that ending of her.' Zen couldn't help but remember her facial feature in his mind whenever he thought about his maid.

"Zen, are you with me or daydreaming something lewd?" Evie said when she saw Zen being unfocused about their negotiation.

'Did he really just come here for me and use the negotiation as an excuse?' Evie questioned inwardly before getting a headache.

"Ah sorry Evie, I was thinking about something and was lost in the process. Let's begin our deal." Zen said and their talking continued for another 3 hours.

At the end of the negotiation, it was decided that Zen will provide many cultivation pills for Evie and others treasure that he has in hand. While he in return gets more information regarding those true qi cultivators in this tiny world.

Zen was surprised when he found out there had been many true qi cultivators infiltrating this tiny world and that some people here knew about their presence.

Evie was one of those people qualified to know about this confidential information and Zen would remain in the dark if it weren't for her.

"Oh right, I forgot but are you planning on attending the auction house tomorrow?" Zen asked as he remembered his motive in coming to this kingdom.

"Of course, I'll be attending the auction house. It's the biggest event in this kingdom and many powerful people will attend for those valuables being auctioned." Evie replied lightly before continuing her words.

"I'm guessing you planned on attending the auction house as well."

"That's correct because it is one of the main reasons why I'm here."

"Then do you have an invitation card to authorize your entry?"

'Invitation card? I thought any wealthy person could enter.' Zen became pale when Evie mentioned if he was invited.

Evie raised her eyebrow in disbelief when she saw his clueless expression. 'He's a hopeless and lustful man. Did he think that would make my heart go crazy?'

"Oi, don't look at me with that expression. Not knowing that the auction house is an invitation event only does not mean I'm hopeless." Zen tried to defend his honor.

Evie facepalm when he straight-up admitted himself of being ignorant yet acted all high and mighty before.

"So how are you planning on entering the auction house without an invitation. Let me warn you, if you tried to use the tactic you used to enter this restaurant then you're going to regret it." Evie twirls her hair a bit in teasing.

Zen didn't bother replying to her and simply looked at Evie with a bright smile on his face.

"Don't tell me… you want to go there using my invitation card?"

"You're such a smart woman, Evie."

"This wasn't part of the negotiation and there's not much benefit in bringing you with me," Evie refused as she got up and prepared to leave.

Zen didn't plan on letting her leave easily as he hugged her waist and whispered, "Of course it will benefit you. Whatever item catches your attention, I will buy it for you. No matter what, I will get the item for you."

'It'll be even more wonderful if the item goes into Angela's enemies. I can easily annihilate them while taking the item back in the process.' Zen prayed and wished that most of the items were auctioned toward the House of Kaiso.

House of Kaiso, an influential household that has multiple 6th rank mages in their command.

They also have authorities in those underground gangs but this was perfect for Zen. He wasn't afraid of losing to anyone in terms of power whenever they're in the same realm or only two realms above him.

"Any items I want?" Evie finally replied while turning around to confirm if Zen was serious.

"Anything you want, I'm a man of my words for my women after all."

"How many naive women have fallen for your schemes besides Angela?"

"I have only made love with two women so far. I wished to have a third one," Zen said before pulling her closer and continued, "The third one with a lovely woman like you."

"Don't try to be sneaky and kiss me again. The first time was already me giving you a leeway. Meet me tomorrow morning here and we shall go to the auction house together. You're lucky that the invitation card allowed two more companions." Evie said before leaving the room.

When Zen confirmed that Evie was gone, Zen sighed as he fell back down in the chair. 'Sigh, chatting with a shrewd woman like Evie is hard. Thank god, I was able to act lustfully to avoid sensitive topics.'