Su Li raised an eyebrow, looking up at her pale cheek. Upon closer inspection, Su Li found that Elle’s appearance and features were only average, but combined, they naturally exuded an alluring seductiveness. Especially with that unmatched beauty mark accenting her face, she seemed even more provocative than a Sadistic Desire Demon, stirring a violent urge within to pin her down on the table and ravage her wildly.

"What brings Chairwoman Elle to wait for me specially here?"

"Of course, people of value always inspire greater enthusiasm in others, and brother, the value you possess is evidently incomparable to most."

"Moreover, brother, do you really plan to talk to me like this with your head tilted up? I wouldn’t want our secrets to be known by the other auction houses, you know."

Su Li thought for a moment and decided to go inside to meet Chairwoman Elle after all. After all, in Sea-Lake Park, she had casually secured benefits worth tens of thousands of Golden Crowns for him.

So Su Li directly led his guards into the tavern. To his astonishment, there was only Chairwoman Elle in the private room on the second floor! He thought she had been standing by the window, while the attendants were inside!

She was only wearing a thin shirt, with the top three buttons undone, revealing a tempting patch of smooth, curvaceous skin.

Upon seeing so many people enter, she feigned weakness, embracing herself, and said, "Ah, brother truly has a noble style, with such a grand entourage. Please don’t bully a frail woman like me during our negotiations."

Fastrick, being perceptive, proactively pulled out a chair for Su Li, and then another one closely adjacent for Hilude.

After Su Li and Hilude sat down, they glanced at Chairwoman Elle standing by the table, arms crossed over her chest, and said, "Chairwoman Elle, there’s no need to pretend anymore, right? If I’m not mistaken, this entire tavern is your property. Otherwise, how could someone of your stature be here alone, not fearing being kidnapped by robbers and villains?"

Chairwoman Elle personally poured a cup of red tea from the distant Eastern land of Spice for Su Li and then patiently filled another for Hilude before responding generously, "Nothing escapes the Chosen of the Sun Goddess, indeed. Your Church is famed for its wisdom." 𝓯𝙧𝙚𝒆𝙬𝙚𝒃𝙣𝙤𝒗𝓮𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

Su Li savored a sip of this exotic tea, finding it delicate and rich, refreshing the mind, even his mood improved significantly. He looked at Chairwoman Elle and asked, "Your Lanode Church isn’t too far behind, right? Since stepping into this room, it feels like it’s all part of your meticulous setup, including this tea?"

Chairwoman Elle raised her teacup with a smile, then upturned her pale neck, downing the red tea in one go, saying, "This is Maiqing High Mountain Red Tea from Skyrim Province, planted by the Snake Woman in tea gardens above 1200 meters. The leaves are thick, and when brewed, exude a fragrance of mixed orchids and wood, relaxing the mind and body. We’ve both had this red tea, indicating that the forthcoming negotiation will usher in mutual goodwill."

"Snake Woman?" Su Li was hearing this name for the first time; he hadn’t even encountered such slaves in the underground chambers of the Gray Market Trading Company.

"They’re a vassal race in the Tiger Man’s territory, renowned for their supple bodies and tea-growing skills. Wouldn’t it be unknown to brother Tiger Man too? They’re a power southeast of Zhendan, occupying several large islands, forming the Spice Kingdom. Dragons and Tigers are the theme of the Eastern Dynasty. They are too far from us; you may see their goods, but will hardly ever encounter their armies. However, if you prove strong enough, their diplomatic envoys might visit you."

Diplomatic envoys from Zhendan? Su Li had only heard mysterious Eastern envoys visited Terrabheim; he, a mere Pioneer Territory holder, had yet to reach such levels of contact.

Hence, he downed the red tea in one go and then asked, "Back to business, what did Chairwoman Elle invite me up here for?"

Seeing this, Chairwoman Elle satisfied, sat beside the round table, speaking to Su Li, "Your knights scoured through each auction house so grandiosely, sister feared if I didn’t come, your treasure might be snatched up by other trading houses."

"Still treating sister like an outsider? Won’t you show sister your treasures?"

This woman truly knew how to leverage her advantages! Showing her his treasures? That’s too suggestive.

Her sultry inquiry through feathery lashes, were Su Li to directly return to business, would make him seem quite naive, subject to her control over the rhythm.

So Su Li leaned back into the cushions and casually asked, "And which treasure does Chairwoman Elle wish to see?"

But indeed, Su Li underestimated this woman; she took the opportunity to climb, lightly biting her lip, leaning slightly forward, exposing a luscious expanse to Su Li, even revealing a teasing glimpse into the deep chasm and vibrant silver-red: "Sister is interested in all of brother’s treasures, you know. I’ve heard your knights have many... exceptional treasures. Let’s start with the purpose of your visit, like why you’re consulting so many auction houses?"