I, the Holy Son of Yaoguang, am invincible in the world / Even my beautiful master is invincible.

He suddenly realized that Empress Liuli seemed to be a bit of a money-grubber.

Upon closer reflection, aside from giving him the sacred artifacts of heaven and earth and helping him upgrade the Dao Integration Wheel, Empress Liuli hadn't given him anything else.

The wordless imperial edict sounds precious, but to Empress Liuli, it's free!

Even if Empress Liuli gave Lin Xiao a large number of sacred treasures, she would probably feel a little stingy.

There was no other way, because it concerned whether Lin Xiao could achieve Dao.

"Let's go underground and take a look at the Imperial Formation!"

After Empress Liuli finished speaking, she grabbed Lin Xiao.

"Shh!"

The two figures flashed and instantly appeared underground.

Lin Xiao suspected that Empress Liuli was deliberately changing the subject, but he had no evidence.

The underground is a very spacious cave.

Most importantly, there was a huge altar.

The altar was inscribed with dense array patterns, all of which were unfathomable.

At this moment, Yun Kongfan sat cross-legged on the array altar, controlling the Emperor Array.

Clearly, this array altar is the true foundation of the Emperor Array.

Even from afar, Lin Xiao could sense a terrifying pressure that made it difficult for him to breathe.

However, a mysterious and unusual aura emanated from Empress Liuli.

The next instant, Lin Xiao felt the oppressive aura dissipate completely.

At this moment, Yun Kongfan had already opened his eyes and looked at Empress Liuli with some nervousness, "Um... we agreed that the Emperor Formation would belong to me."

"I wasn't planning on stealing it, why are you so nervous?"

Empress Liuli said calmly.

"I...I'm not nervous!"

Yun Kongfan tried to appear as relaxed as possible.

But I was tense and couldn't relax.

“You control your Imperial Array; I’m only interested in these array patterns.”

Empress Liuli said.

"call!"

Yun Kongfan subconsciously breathed a sigh of relief.

He was genuinely afraid that Empress Liuli would act recklessly and not follow the pre-arranged plan.

"By the way, I've done the Imperial Guard Legion a huge favor this time. Give me 90% of the Imperial Guard Legion's annual revenue! You're welcome."

At this moment, Empress Liuli suddenly spoke again.

"Empress, you...you...how could you do this!"

Yun Kongfan immediately became anxious.

The Imperial Guard Legion maintains the security of the Heavenly Emperor City and supports a million elite troops, so it's impossible for them to be without a source of income.

Many of the houses in the Heavenly Emperor City belong to the Imperial Guard Legion.

A large amount of rent can be collected every year.

In addition, the Imperial Guard Legion also operates many businesses, such as weapons shops.

There's also "protection money".

The Imperial Guard Legion doesn't act like thugs and hooligans, demanding protection money from ordinary people.

Their targets are some large industries, such as the Seven Saints Business Alliance.

Now that Empress Liuli is asking for 90% of the income, how could Yun Kongfan not be furious?

Is it possible to ask for such an outrageous amount?

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The bosses are generous; the bosses are making a fortune!

Chapter 495 God-level Array Patterns

"Yun Kongfan, I am not an unreasonable person."

"How about this! I can forgo 90% of the harvest commission; you can choose to pay 100 trillion shi in one lump sum!"

"Consider this your reward for asking me to help you seize the Imperial Array, how about it?"

Empress Liuli said casually.

"..."

Lin Xiao was dumbfounded.

Good guy!

He just said, "Wow!"

What does 100 trillion yuan worth of stone mean?

Even after working himself to the bone, his current net worth is only a few trillion yuan.

Even if the Imperial Guard Legion is extremely wealthy, it's impossible for them to come up with so many spirit stones at once!

Moreover, the Imperial Guard Legion has over a million members, so their expenses must be enormous; they certainly don't seem like they're that wealthy.

"Empress, one hundred trillion yuan worth of stones could buy the Imperial Guard Legion."

Yun Kongfan was almost in tears.

Is this what you call being reasonable?

You seem to have some misunderstanding about the meaning of "reasoning".

"This won't work, that won't work. What, you want me to help you for free? The Imperial Guard isn't my family's, why should I?"

Empress Liuli showed a hint of anger.

"No, Empress, this... how about we discuss this again? How about I give you 30% of the Imperial Guard Legion's annual harvest?"

Yun Kongfan tentatively asked.

He opted directly for a commission based on the harvest.

I won't mention a one-time payment anymore.

Empress Liuli immediately asked for trillions of spirit stones, leaving him unsure how to bargain.

"Thirty percent?"

"Yun Kongfan, are you trying to fob me off like a beggar?"

"At least 80%!"

Empress Liuli said domineeringly.

"Fifty percent!"

"Empress, let's stop haggling. Fifty percent is my limit."

Yun Kongfan had no choice but to reveal his bottom line.

"Too little."

Empress Liuli shook her head and said, "How about this! I will not take a single penny from today's business, but I need to take half of this Imperial Array."

"After all, you contributed, so I'll give you half."

"..."

Yun Kongfan was almost dumbfounded.

Does Empress Liuli mean she's going to dismantle the Imperial Array?

If the Imperial Formation is dismantled, can it still be of any use?

He clearly couldn't agree to that, and hurriedly said, "Empress, please don't bully this old man. Your real purpose is probably not for wealth!"

In fact, Lin Xiao had also noticed this.

Empress Liuli's true intention was not what it seemed; she wanted to use this opportunity to gain control of the Imperial Guard.

Making exorbitant demands is merely a way of putting pressure on Yun Kongfan.

"Yun Kongfan, what do you mean by this?"

Empress Liuli looked puzzled.

"Empress, stop pretending. Do you want the Imperial Guard Legion to join the Yao Guang Holy Land?"

Yun Kongfan smiled wryly.

"Yun Kongfan, it seems you are very sincere. In that case, I will reluctantly agree to help you this time!"

Empress Liuli said calmly, "From now on, the Imperial Guard Legion will belong to the Yao Guang Holy Land."

"???"

Yun Kongfan was filled with questions.

How did you see that I was being sincere?

How did it all turn into him begging the Imperial Guard Legion to join the Yao Guang Holy Land?

Lin Xiao also looked surprised.

This was the first time he had ever realized that Empress Liuli was so... mischievous and cunning?

Her ability to lie through her teeth without batting an eye has completely overturned everyone's perception of her.