Li Fan asked a series of inexplicable questions, leaving Yin Yuzhen somewhat bewildered, unsure why Li Fan was asking such things.
Suddenly, she seemed to think of a possibility, her face turning slightly pale as she stared at Li Fan, "Could it be that you are the father we sisters have been separated from for years?"
But she quickly dismissed the thought herself, "No, you don't look like us at all."
"Just curious, that's all," Li Fan replied calmly, ignoring the young girl's somewhat whimsical thoughts.
"I understand, curiosity about similar people, it's human nature," Yin Yuzhen nodded repeatedly, as if she understood.
Li Fan didn't bother to explain further.
Yin Yuzhen sighed and slowly said, "We originally came from Night Orchid Island in the north. Our parents passed away due to a disaster when we were young, leaving only my sister and me to rely on each other. In my memory, my sister and I could only survive by begging, barely making ends meet."
"But at some point, my sister always managed to find valuable items in different places."
"Gradually, our lives improved day by day, and later, my sister even established the Treasure Pavilion single-handedly," Yin Yuzhen recalled.
"Unfortunately, I haven't seen my sister for several years now," her eyes filled with nostalgia.
"Oh? Where did she go?" Li Fan frowned.
"Three years ago, my sister was taken away by an immortal master who happened to pass by. Initially, she would send messages through others to assure us of her safety. But later, we never heard from her again," Yin Yuzhen said, resting her chin on her hands, looking pitiful.
"Taken by an immortal master? Could it be that she was taken to cultivate immortality?" Li Fan couldn't help but ask.
Yin Yuzhen sighed, "I wish that were the case. In the letters my sister sent back, she used a secret code only the two of us understood to tell me that her current situation was very dangerous. If she stopped contacting me, it meant she might have met with misfortune. She also told me not to look for her."
Li Fan couldn't help but ask, "Could it be that her special physique, the Spirit-Communing Treasure Body, brought disaster upon her?"
"That's what I can't figure out. The Spirit-Communing Treasure Body is indeed powerful, allowing one to sense treasures within a certain range, but this ability is limited."
"My sister is just a mortal, and the treasures she can sense are only valuable to mortals. To those immortal masters, these treasures might be no different from scrap metal."
"There were immortal masters who noticed my sister's talent before, but they never took it seriously. I don't know why she was eventually taken away by that immortal master," Yin Yuzhen sighed again, a trace of sadness in her eyes.
"Although my sister's fate is uncertain, the foundation she left behind still exists. The Treasure Pavilion, which my sister worked hard to build for half her life, cannot be destroyed in my hands," Yin Yuzhen said, staring at Li Fan with her big eyes.
"That's why I came to you today."
Li Fan raised an eyebrow but said nothing.
Yin Yuzhen continued to explain, "I don't have my sister's miraculous abilities. After my sister disappeared, the business of the Treasure Pavilion declined day by day. Moreover, I misjudged a few items, failing to recognize them as fakes, resulting in significant losses."
"The elders gradually became dissatisfied with me, even wanting to join forces with outsiders to drive me out and divide the assets of the Treasure Pavilion."
"Fortunately, they still have some apprehension about my sister being taken by an immortal master, so they haven't acted yet."
"So, I came to Glass Island under the pretext of expanding the market, to avoid the storm for now."
"I originally planned to develop here for a few years, gather some strength, and then return to settle accounts with them. But I didn't expect to encounter another Spirit-Communing Treasure Body on this Glass Island."
Yin Yuzhen was somewhat excited, "With your help, I can definitely regain control of the Treasure Pavilion."
"Why should I help you?" Li Fan remained unmoved. "I'm not interested in the affairs of your Treasure Pavilion. My only wish is to cultivate immortality."
"You previously promised that if I helped you secure the fleet, you would assist me in obtaining a spot in the Purification Spirit Pool. You haven't gone back on your word, have you?"
Yin Yuzhen seemed prepared for Li Fan's response and nodded, "Our Treasure Pavilion has always prioritized integrity in business. We will definitely fulfill our promise to you. However..."
She paused, looking at Li Fan with a cunning gaze.
"What is it?" Li Fan's face darkened.
Yin Yuzhen chuckled lightly, "Uncle, even if you can enter the Purification Spirit Pool, so what? Removing the miasma from your body is not easy. Each year, only about half of those who enter the spirit pool succeed. Moreover, the older you are, the higher the probability of failure."
"Uncle, you're not young anymore. Are you 100% confident you can succeed? Everyone only has one chance in their lifetime to enter the spirit pool. If you fail, you might have to say goodbye to immortal cultivation forever."
"I know that entering the Purification Spirit Pool is not a guaranteed success. But with a 50% success rate, it's worth trying. However, from what you're saying..." Li Fan looked at Yin Yuzhen, his eyes narrowing slightly.
"That's right," Yin Yuzhen said with a smug expression, knowing Li Fan would take the bait. "Along with my sister's last letter, she sent a pill called the Dust-Cleansing Pill."
"According to my sister's letter, taking this pill will greatly increase the success rate of removing the miasma from your body. If combined with the Purification Spirit Pool, even at your age, Uncle, there's a high chance of success."
"Why haven't you taken such a miraculous pill?" Li Fan couldn't help but ask.
"Uncle, not everyone is as determined as you to cultivate immortality. My wish is to do good business and protect the Treasure Pavilion my sister left behind," Yin Yuzhen replied.
"Everyone has their own aspirations..." Li Fan nodded slowly.
"So, Uncle, does this mean you've agreed?" Yin Yuzhen looked at Li Fan with hopeful eyes.
"Let me think about it. I'll give you an answer in three days," Li Fan pondered for a moment, not agreeing immediately.
"Alright, Uncle, I'll wait for your message," Yin Yuzhen said, a bit disappointed but still nodding.
"Farewell!"
...
"I hope I didn't make the wrong choice this time."
Watching Li Fan's departing figure, Yin Yuzhen's expression turned serious, and she whispered to herself.
In her dealings with Li Fan, Yin Yuzhen always played the role of the "junior" or "young girl."
Her intuition told her that Li Fan didn't dislike her acting this way.
Moreover, interacting with Li Fan as a junior would make things easier to succeed.
Unlike her sister, Yin Yueting, who had the ability to sense treasures mysteriously, Yin Yuzhen had her own unique talent.
Apart from her sister Yin Yueting, no one knew that Yin Yuzhen had been able to vaguely sense the fortune of events since she was young.
It was thanks to her sister's Spirit-Communing Treasure Body and her own ability to avoid misfortune that the sisters were able to grow up smoothly.
(End of Chapter)