Chapter 2648 - 2640: The Shrewd True Lord

Chapter 2648: Chapter 2640: The Shrewd True Lord

My courage isn’t enough? Feng Jun doesn’t want to discuss this issue.

Courage is something that can’t be solved through discussion, right? Ultimately, it depends on practical action.

Besides, even if you look down on me, it’s not your place, is it? "When it comes to caution, Senior, you’re way more cautious than I am."

Saying this, the Yin Spirit Bigwig was momentarily stunned and only after a while sighed, "Fine, I’ll recuperate for a few days first. You should seize the opportunity to improve your cultivation level. Once White Pebble Beach isn’t so busy, I’ll check where the fragments of my body fell."

Seeing it finally calm down, Feng Jun also felt a sense of relief, "Yeah, I’ll improve my cultivation level, and then we’ll consider our options."

"Take a Soul Exit Pill," the Bigwig naturally guessed why he suddenly gave in. "Match it with that little girl, and if it suits her, give it to her... You don’t need me to teach you how to match, right?"

Feng Jun’s thoughts were seen through, yet he felt no embarrassment, "Yi Jue’s personality is particularly proud; she might have some grievances regarding the Soul Exit Pill, so I apologize to Senior in advance."

The Yin Spirit Bigwig didn’t mind upon hearing this; it understood Yi Jue’s character. A bit of arrogance from a genius is quite normal, isn’t it? However, it also remarked, "My Soul Exit Pill is a flawless elixir, and countless people are fighting over it. If she doesn’t have the luck, that’s her problem, not mine."

Feng Jun took the Soul Exit Pill and went out to find Yi Jue, who was there making calculations.

Seeing him take out a box and place it there, then pulling out his mobile phone, she paused in surprise and asked, "What are you calculating?"

Feng Jun pointed at the box and replied with a smile, "The Soul Exit Pill, to see if you can exit your soul smoothly."

Yi Jue looked at the box skeptically, "Soul Exit Pill... are such legacies still around? I get it, it’s from that secret stash, isn’t it?"

Unnoticed, Qian Zhong had quietly approached and was staring at the box containing the Soul Exit Pill with full enthusiasm.

"Yes," Feng Jun nodded with a smile, "I’m just trying to calculate if you have the potential to exit your soul smoothly."

"There’s not much point," Yi Jue hesitated to say her thoughts, but that’s truly what she thought. Nonetheless, since he organized it, she wouldn’t waste his good intentions, "Thank you though. But won’t that Senior mind?"

Feng Jun was prepared for her lukewarm attitude. He smiled and said, "Don’t worry, my relationship with that Senior is very good. Asking for a Soul Exit Pill for you isn’t a big issue."

"Mountain Master Feng," Qian Zhong spoke softly, "Could you ask for another one? Price is negotiable."

Although the Yao Family is an Ancient Family, given their resolute seclusion, it can be imagined life isn’t easy for them. Now that a Soul Exit Pill has suddenly appeared, she naturally wants to acquire it by any means necessary.

Even if not used immediately, storing it in the clan’s warehouse would be an extremely solid asset.

To be honest, if she wasn’t aware of Feng Jun’s extensive preparations, and it involved Yi Jue at White Pebble Beach, she would have been tempted to seize it first, leaving the price for the opposite party to decide.

Yi Jue clearly sensed her eagerness, and upon hearing her speak, she directly pulled out a horsetail whisk, wrapping it around Feng Jun’s waist, "Go to Spirit Plant Path for calculations; the environment here doesn’t meet the requirements needed for soul exit."

"You don’t need to be so wary of me," Qian Zhong spoke softly, her disposition truly remarkably good, "How about I go with you to Spirit Plant Path, and see the calculation for your soul exit?"

"That might be... not quite appropriate," Yi Jue replied sternly, "It’s not that you’re not welcome, Senior, it’s just that locations suitable for soul exit on Spirit Plant Path... you understand."

"Understood," Qian Zhong nodded, even among the Seven Gates and Eighteen Paths, places suitable for Emergence Stage advancement and cultivation are few. As a Clan Practitioner in the Divine Spirit Stage, if anything unusual happens upon visiting, Spirit Plant Path would be in a challenging position.

Feng Jun didn’t say much more and took Yi Jue to Tianqin.

Seeing him depart, Qian Zhong wanted to perceive if there was anything odd left in the manor, but recalling that peculiar Jing Ling and Feng Jun’s unique qualities, she ultimately dared not continue to tempt fate—another mistake and even an Extremely Spiritual compensation wouldn’t be enough.

Anxiously, she waited for two days but didn’t wait for Feng Jun to return; instead, Xuanyuan Buqi returned.

Qian Zhong didn’t want to engage much with him, but Xuanyuan Buqi was in good spirits and even actively approached her, "This time I saw Wei Sancai, it seems your Yao Family and the Wei Family have quite some deep involvement?"

"As a dignified True Sage, can’t you ponder some serious matters?" Qian Zhong’s attitude toward him was consistently poor, "Wei Sancai and I followed Feng Jun to find the Xiong Family—that’s all the connection there is. Is there some cause and effect you’re hoping for?"

"No, I’m just expressing gratitude. Luckily, Sancai True Sage left early," Xuanyuan Buqi laughed, "Because later, the Fire Spirit King appeared; if he were there, I’d have had to spar with him."

He actually wasn’t afraid of sparring with Wei Sancai, as Wei Sancai wasn’t a match for him at all. However, considering Qian Zhong as a variable, Xuanyuan Buqi wouldn’t want to provoke hostility with the Wei Family.

So, Wei Sancai’s withdrawal indeed allowed the Xuanyuan Family to breathe a sigh of relief. Otherwise, as long as he was there, even if the Xuanyuan Family managed to subdue the Fire Spirit King, they would still need to offer Wei Sancai some acknowledgment—just watching without taking action was already a form of respect to the Xuanyuan Family.

Regardless of how it turned out, Xuanyuan Buqi was quite pleased. The Fire Spirit King was the ruler among Fire Essences, with Nascent Soul Level combat strength in its juvenile stage, and its mature stage combat strength could rival the Emergence Stage. The key was that it could command other Fire Essences.

At the time, the Jiu Ge Sage was present, and the news was sure to spread. Xuanyuan Buqi estimated that it wouldn’t be long before the Jinwu Sect came calling, offering a high price to purchase this Fire Spirit King.

Although the Five Elements Spirit King is valuable, during the growth process, it consumes a large amount of resources. Xuanyuan Buqi hadn’t decided whether to sell it yet, but undoubtedly, seeing the Jinwu Sect’s offer was something delightful.

Thus, he mentioned this matter to Qian Zhong, primarily because he was in a good mood and wanted to show off a bit.

Qian Zhong was not very interested in the Fire Spirit King. What she was most concerned about was what exactly Feng Jun had done in the Wan’er dimension that led to the discovery of a secret stash, thus engaging in conversation until she finally understood the entire course of events.

Xuanyuan Buqi had no intention of hiding this matter since too many people had witnessed it. However, he certainly wouldn’t disclose some secrets he perceived himself. He even teased Qian Zhong, "Do you know what good things are in that stash?"

"I don’t know," Qian Zhong replied rather calmly. She stated, "But I am certain you haven’t detected all the treasures."

"Hmm?" Xuanyuan Buqi was stunned. He knew very well that this woman in front of him was usually very unambitious, yet when she spoke and acted, she was exceptionally methodical. "What do you know?"

"I know, but I cannot tell you," Qian Zhong still maintained that indifferent tone, "Actually, it’s better that you don’t know anything."

"Could it be some valuable thing?" Xuanyuan Buqi pondered.

Previously mentioned, he was very conscientious in his actions, not being overly curious about things he shouldn’t inquire about. But for Feng Jun’s gains this time, he felt it was entirely appropriate to ask—it was precisely his efforts that ensured Feng Jun’s achievements.

At his cultivation level and age, his intelligence and foresight were impeccable. After a brief contemplation, he realized the focal point of concern, "Feng Jun and Yi Jue are both absent, where have they gone?"

Qian Zhong admired his quick thinking, yet her face remained composed, "They should have gone to the Spirit Plant Way."

"Treasures useful to the Spirit Plant Way," Xuanyuan Buqi quickly deduced, perhaps it was Spiritual Liquid? Spiritual Liquid was extremely beneficial to Spirit Plants, but... would Feng Jun dare to casually touch the senior’s treasures?

Yet, in the next moment, he finally focused on the main issue, "Did Feng Jun go with them?"

Truly astute, Qian Zhong nodded slightly, "They went together."

"Then it’s likely unrelated to the Spirit Plant Way," Xuanyuan Buqi understood very well how proud Feng Jun was internally. If it was about delivering treasures to the Spirit Plant Way, he would just hand it to Yi Jue for coordination—at most, facilitate transport and absolutely wouldn’t linger at the Spirit Plant Way.

If it had nothing to do with the Spirit Plant Way, but they went there, it could only be related to Yi Jue—the matter involves Yi Jue, with Feng Jun having to be present... this became very predictable.

Xuanyuan Buqi lightly coughed, "Could it be something that would make me care deeply and regret—are there treasures in the stash that increase the likelihood of Emergence?"

Qian Zhong spread her hands, speaking expressionlessly, "How you consider it is your prerogative, I won’t provide any feedback."

Not providing feedback... was indeed providing feedback! Xuanyuan Buqi understood this logic very well—if Feng Jun hadn’t obtained similar treasures, Qian Zhong would have directly denied it.

Both, as True Sages of ancient families, fully understood what kind of frenzy similar treasures would incite within the family forces.

Even they had to forcibly suppress their inner turmoil—no one would remain uninfluenced.

Xuanyuan Buqi fell silent for a while, then sighed softly, "Suddenly feeling this Fire Spirit King... seems less appealing."

Of course, the Fire Spirit King was a great thing, but even in its mature stage it was only "Emergence Level combat strength," obviously unable to compare to an Emergence True Sage. Moreover, the family’s True Sage can consider matters from the clan’s standpoint, whereas the Fire Spirit King, being an alien species, would still require manipulation.

"Hehe," Qian Zhong chuckled quietly, refraining from further comments.

Xuanyuan Buqi glanced at her, suddenly speaking, "I don’t believe you don’t want it."

"I have no idea what you’re talking about, fellow Daoist," Qian Zhong answered softly, "However, regardless of your thoughts, you must comprehend one point... don’t do anything foolish, he’s not someone you can provoke, and I won’t sit idly either."

"I just helped him fight, how could I do something foolish?" Xuanyuan Buqi rolled his eyes in disdain, "Moreover, during the fight, he sought my help rather than yours, and I’m just wondering—where did you get such a great sense of self?"

Qian Zhong did not respond to him, merely muttered softly, "Why haven’t they returned?"