Cooperation, I Am a Bandit So Who Can Stop Me

This is bandit logic!

Prince Nolan is being shameless again!

Serena screamed inwardly, wanting to jump out and correct Prince Nolan, but he spoke so righteously, so self-assured, that when she met his indifferent gaze, she couldn’t say a word—she could only lower her head in silence.

Prince Nolan was just so... calm. So calm that his words seemed like absolute truth, leaving no room for any rebuttal.

Fine, that’s not really the reason. The truth is, she didn’t have the courage to stand up to Prince Nolan, nor did she have any intention of opposing him. So... Serena quietly turned her head and looked out the window.

Sean Xuan, you’re on your own now. I really can’t help you with this, and even if I could, I wouldn’t—because the reason is tied to me.

The Thousand-Year Everfrost Lily is precious, but if not for her, Prince Nolan wouldn’t even remember it existed.

Back then, Prince Nolan humbled himself and begged the Emperor for that Thousand-Year Everfrost Lily, but the Emperor refused. Instead, he secretly gave the Everfrost Lily to Skyvault Palace Sect—an outright slap in Nolan’s face. Now, Nolan isn’t just holding the Emperor to account, but Skyvault Palace Sect as well.

No wonder the ancients said beauty brings disaster. Isn’t she exactly that troublemaker? Right now, she’s the least qualified person to call Prince Nolan’s logic ‘bandit logic.’

Likewise, of everyone here, the only one truly qualified to call Prince Nolan a bandit is Sean Xuan. But instead of calling him out for being a bandit or a brute, Sean asks, “What price do you want Skyvault Palace Sect to pay?”

Prince Nolan spoke about the Thousand-Year Everfrost Lily, but Sean Xuan sensed that his words included Serena as well. So he probed further, wanting to see how Nolan would respond.

Sean’s instincts were spot on. Prince Nolan wasn’t just talking about the Everfrost Lily—he was also letting Sean know that Serena is the woman he’s chosen. She can only belong to him, must belong to him. Of course, that was just a side note; he’d already staked his claim, and he trusted Sean understood.

As for what price Skyvault Palace Sect has to pay?

“Young Palace Lord, do you think there’s anything in Skyvault Palace Sect that could catch my eye?” Anything that belongs to him—even a pile of trash—is priceless. No amount of compensation could ever be enough.

That kind of talk... is infuriating. Prince Nolan isn’t just arrogant—he’s on another level. Master Marcus Wynn and Holden Cui exchanged bitter smiles, secretly wondering: if House Cui ever faced off against Prince Nolan and he said this to them, how would they react?

They’d definitely be furious. The proud House Cui, with collections rivaling the imperial palace—are you saying none of their priceless treasures are good enough for you?

Even Master Marcus Wynn and Holden Cui would be angry, so it’s understandable if Sean Xuan feels indignant. But Sean is remarkably good-natured—there’s no sign of anger at all. Instead, he responds with understanding: “Prince Nolan doesn’t even care about Skyvault Palace Sect itself, so how could he possibly care about anything Skyvault owns? I was overthinking.”

This move—retreating to advance—was beautifully executed, earning Sean Xuan even more respect from Master Marcus Wynn and Holden Cui.

Prince Nolan also appreciated Sean Xuan’s composure. Admiration aside, he still had business to do. Nolan coldly informed him, “Young Palace Lord, you needn’t worry. Whatever I want, I’ll take myself. As for that Thousand-Year Everfrost Lily, I’ll destroy it.”

This wasn’t some cryptic warning—it was pure, unadulterated killing intent.

Since that Thousand-Year Everfrost Lily was used on Sienna Skyvault’s face, he’ll ruin Sienna’s face—and as for the price Skyvault Palace Sect must pay, he’ll collect it himself.

“I hope you get what you want, Prince Nolan.” Sean Xuan’s eyes flashed, burning with fighting spirit. Nolan had issued a challenge, and Sean accepted—he would never let Nolan have his way.

The battle at Skyvault Palace Sect would be his and Prince Nolan’s first true showdown—their first real contest. He would not lose!

Their gazes collided in midair, and—crack!—it was as if sparks flew. Prince Nolan’s eyes darkened, and with a flick of his sleeve, a sharp whoosh shattered the killing intent Sean had built up. Without even raising his head, Nolan said, “I will get what I want. Anyone who stands in my way will live in nightmares forever.”

That’s just how Prince Nolan is. Like Serena, he has a heart of steel—once he sets his sights on something, he’ll charge forward even if it means smashing his head bloody against the wall.

It’s precisely because of that relentless persistence and effort—beyond what ordinary people possess—that he and Serena have come this far.

Watching the two men trade blows, Master Marcus Wynn and Holden Cui felt immense pressure. Their view of Sean Xuan shifted—after all, they’d seen Prince Nolan’s coldness and arrogance before.

There aren’t many people in this world who can stay calm when Prince Nolan unleashes his aura. The fact that Sean Xuan could go toe-to-toe with Nolan, holding his own, was proof enough—he was exceptional, worth their attention.

The uncle and nephew’s gazes clashed in midair, then, in tacit agreement, both looked away. Seeing that the duel between Prince Nolan and Sean Xuan had nearly run its course, Master Marcus Wynn stepped in to play peacemaker.

“Prince Nolan, Skyvault Palace Sect is the number one martial sect in the realm and has always kept out of imperial affairs. There’s no need to quarrel over a single Everfrost Lily. Since Skyvault took your Thousand-Year Everfrost Lily, why not have them find another to compensate you?”

The moment those words left his mouth, both Prince Nolan and Sean Xuan fell silent. Serena’s face instantly darkened—she shot Master Marcus Wynn a fierce glare.

Damn... The Cui clan just loves stirring up trouble. That sounded like peacemaking, but between the lines, it was a slap in the face. Never mind whether Skyvault would agree to compensate Prince Nolan with another Everfrost Lily—Nolan himself would never accept it.

Sometimes, when something is stolen, giving back an identical item doesn’t settle things. It’s about pride—being robbed is a matter of face. Prince Nolan’s words made it clear he had no intention of making peace. He couldn’t swallow that humiliation, and neither could Skyvault Palace Sect.

Master Marcus Wynn was just stirring up trouble—of course Prince Nolan wouldn’t let him off. In front of Sean Xuan, Nolan earnestly invited, “The Grand Heir has a minor misunderstanding with Skyvault Palace Sect and is planning to visit with me to talk with the Palace Master; Crown Prince Terrence also has territorial disputes with Skyvault, and he’s agreed to join us. Would Master Marcus Wynn care to come along?”

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Arrogant!

Brazen!

This was a slap in the face—a harsh blow to Sean Xuan, while also dragging Master Marcus Wynn and the Cui clan into the mess. Even if the Cui clan refused to cooperate, the thorn was planted.

Right in front of Sean Xuan, Nolan openly declared how many people he’d united to attack Skyvault Palace Sect and even tried to rope in the Cui clan. How arrogant can you get?

Even with all of Sean Xuan’s good upbringing and composure, his expression changed ever so slightly—Nolan had gone too far.

If Sean Xuan knew that even the Southern Lyn prince was joining in for a cut, and that the world’s top manor was throwing its weight behind Lance Quinn, his face would look even worse. With so many forces united, even Skyvault Palace Sect couldn’t stand against them.

Martial world, noble clans, and imperial royalty—three powers attacking Skyvault at once would be a fatal blow.

Sean Xuan silently looked at Serena. At this moment, he didn’t know whether to feel relieved or furious. If he hadn’t come to see Serena, given the forces Nolan mentioned, once they attacked together, Skyvault Palace Sect would be history.

Now, because he came—and because of his complicated status—the Grand Heir and Prince Nolan are willing to go easier on Skyvault.

Teaming up with him, Nolan and the Grand Heir can minimize their losses—but mostly, it’s out of respect for Serena. That’s why they changed their plans: to use the battle at Skyvault to suppress Lyndaria, while leaving Sean Xuan with a weakened Skyvault Palace Sect.

But what good is anger, or knowing Nolan’s plan? He’s powerless to stop Nolan’s moves, or prevent Nolan from persuading the Cui clan. All he can do now is strategize—figure out how to preserve Skyvault Palace Sect’s strength and survive this disaster.

Serena glanced at Sean Xuan with sympathy, silently praying for him: Young Palace Lord, hang in there. Ignore Prince Nolan’s words, or you’ll die of anger.

Prince Nolan, acting as if no one else existed, invited Master Marcus Wynn to tour Skyvault Palace Sect. After a moment’s thought, Marcus Wynn, like Nolan, ignored Sean Xuan and asked directly, “Is there anything worth seeing at Skyvault Palace Sect?”

What he really meant was: What’s in it for the Cui clan if they get involved?

He thought about it for a long time and couldn’t figure it out—what benefit would the Cui clan gain from taking on Skyvault Palace Sect? If there’s no profit, the Cui clan won’t act. As for Sean Xuan’s opinion—sorry, that’s not his concern.

Admiration is one thing; reality is another.

“It seems not. Master Marcus Wynn only cares for fine zithers, and Skyvault Palace Sect doesn’t have any worth his trip.” Prince Nolan said this quite seriously, as if his earlier invitation had been nothing but courtesy.

Pfft… Marcus Wynn was so angry he nearly spat blood. Was Nolan mocking him, or using him to needle Sean Xuan? If it’s the former, Nolan picked the wrong target; if it’s the latter, shouldn’t he at least offer some benefit?

Marcus Wynn prided himself on his composure—aside from losing it once thanks to Serena, few people could unsettle him. But Prince Nolan had that ability; Marcus felt the urge to strangle him right then and there.

Marcus was sure Sean Xuan felt the same. Prince Nolan was discussing how to carve up Skyvault Palace Sect right in front of him—if Sean wasn’t angry, something was wrong.

Infuriating, absolutely infuriating. But then Prince Nolan’s next words convinced Marcus Wynn he wasn’t joking. Nolan said, “I’m sure you’ll find something worth your attention once you’re there. Think it over—the snow hasn’t stopped yet.”

This was also Nolan’s way of telling Marcus Wynn: if the Cui clan joins in, whatever they want from Skyvault Palace Sect, he’ll consider giving it to them first.

In this world, if you have the skill, you can reap the rewards. With so many forces attacking Skyvault, victory is almost certain—even if you don’t get the meat, you can still drink the soup.

“I’ll think it over.” Marcus Wynn replied, uncertain after hearing Nolan’s offer.

Is there really something at Skyvault Palace Sect worth the Cui clan’s involvement? After all, Nolan wouldn’t make such a big move just for a single Everfrost Lily or the Taroko Grand Canyon incident.

This is something to seriously consider...