Chapter 2651 - 2643: Coveting

Chapter 2651: Chapter 2643: Coveting

Elder Kumu was indeed startled when he saw the list of treasures Yi Jue presented, but remarks like "might as well kill me" were meant as a joke. With his wealth, he truly could afford these treasures.

The only concern is that many treasures are invaluable yet unavailable. Although his wealth far surpasses Yi Jue’s, the collectibles he possesses are relatively low-end resources, unlike Yi Jue, who has many valuable items.

This is related to his business skills but also his not-so-bright prospects for achieving a breakthrough.

Yi Jue’s goal has always been to break through; after getting good things, she usually doesn’t trade with others. However, Kumu doesn’t mind; if his sect-mates or friends need rare resources, he doesn’t reject trading with them.

The trickiest part is that the treasures deduced by Feng Jun are very targeted but also varied, something most people wouldn’t think could help with a breakthrough. Kumu still harbors a slight hope of breaking through, keeping some resources for himself, yet not fully utilizing them.

Yi Jue understands this list well. Since Kumu dared to jest about her Spirit Stones being insufficient, procuring these resources is not an issue. However, she can guess what Kumu is considering, "Are there any resources you can’t exchange for? I can help think of a way."

"That would be great," Kumu replied with a smile, showing no hint of politeness because he knew well that despite her youth, her connections were stronger than his as an established True Immortal—he knew many people, but more were willing to invest in Yi Jue.

However, he also stated, "Just raise the price for acquisition, don’t save money, I won’t let you incur losses."

"Raising the price might not work," Yi Jue shook her head, "I haven’t even included the main item."

"Main item?" Kumu was initially puzzled, then immediately understood, "It’s the primary material, right? Can you tell me what it is exactly?"

Yi Jue shook her head and answered straightforwardly, "It’s not convenient to say now. If Elder Yu Teng finds out, what should I do?"

Elder Yu Teng is also quite old, also struggling with breakthrough issues, but her relationship with Yi Jue is not good. Even though she went along to Lingmu Sect for the challenge and took care of Feng Jun, their relationship is indeed ordinary.

Elder Kumu naturally understood, but he still commented, "In terms of age, I’m three hundred years older than her. What could she possibly be dissatisfied with?"

Indeed, Yi Jue chose Kumu over Yu Teng partly because of their relationship, but mainly because Yu Teng can still hold on for a while.

Of course, this was just Kumu venting casually. The next moment, he switched topics, "Did Mountain Master Feng get them?"

He could imagine that if Yi Jue had gotten them, she wouldn’t stress the cost. He was quite aware of Feng Jun’s wonders, so it wasn’t surprising for him and he asked another question, "What does he want now?"

Yi Jue smiled bitterly and spread her hands, "What he wants... I already told you."

"You told me... wha..." Kumu’s words trailed off, and then he froze, "You’re talking about Top-Grade Spirit Stones?"

"That’s right," Yi Jue nodded, "Top-Grade Spirit Stones, and a lot of them."

"Top-Grade Spirit Stones... I really don’t have many of those," Kumu replied with a wry smile, "only three pieces."

Yi Jue was quite surprised upon hearing this, "Didn’t you have five or six pieces of Top-Grade Spirit Stones before?"

"Traded them for other things," Elder Kumu responded with a wry smile, "But even five or six Top-Grade, it’s still not enough, right?"

He didn’t know the kind of treasure Feng Jun found, but he knew well that treasures significantly boosting breakthrough chances generally require thirty to fifty Top-Grade Stones.

Yi Jue chuckled, "So you still need to make money from Spirit Stones. I secured an opportunity for you, and I’m embarrassed to bargain further."

"Certainly," Elder Kumu nodded. Despite his close relationship with Yi Jue, the treasures were not her resources but Feng Jun’s. He wasn’t thick-skinned enough to have Yi Jue bargaining on his behalf.

After a pause, he added, "Since that’s the case, I’ll go into seclusion first, try to adjust my state quickly... By the way, there are two treasures I have no clue about. I’d appreciate your help with them."

Interestingly, Yi Jue actually had the two treasures Kumu was clueless about, and the trade terms were not high. Elder Kumu couldn’t help but sigh, "I joked about you not making much money, but I am the real pauper."

"You managed to gather six out of the eight treasures yourself, that’s already impressive," Yi Jue remained very humble in front of Kumu, "I only have these two treasures... If you’re free, Elder, should I take my leave?"

Elder Kumu nodded, "I’ll come find you when I’ve recuperated. By the way, thank Mountain Master Feng for me..."

Due to these complications, Feng Jun and Yi Jue were out for four whole days before returning to White Pebble Beach.

After returning, he first checked out the Xuanyuan Family’s battle-testing of Magical Treasures. Only after confirming the success did he plan to retreat to the estate for seclusion.

But it wasn’t long before Xuanyuan Buqi came after him, "Mountain Master Feng, where have you and Junior Yi Jue been? Is there anything I can help with?"

Feng Jun instantly felt a headache after hearing that. The Divine Spirit True Sovereign actively offering help—and after he had just assisted him once—was a request that needed no asking, so he could only respond with a smile, "Went to Lingmu Path, nothing major."

"There isn’t anything major happening, is there? You can’t possibly not return, right?" Xuanyuan Buqi narrowed his eyes and chuckled, then glanced around and released the Spiritual Qi Shield, "Is there a treasure that aids in advancing to Out-of-Body state?"

"Haha," Feng Jun chuckled but did not give a direct answer, "The Great Lord was in the Lava Lands, how were the results?"

Xuanyuan Buqi was taken aback upon hearing this, wondering if you received news from the Wan’er plane or if Qian Zhong informed you? For a Divine Spirit True Lord to notify someone, it’s really not that difficult.

But none of that mattered; he shook his head with a smile, "I just caught a Fire Spirit King, barely satisfactory."

"That’s considered barely satisfactory?" Feng Jun feigned an exaggerated astonished expression, "The Great Lord’s standards... I can’t compare."

"I honestly don’t think it’s that great," Xuanyuan Buqi stared at him with a half-smiling expression, "I’d rather trade it for a treasure that can improve Out-of-Body cultivation level. Junior, wouldn’t you consider it?"

Feng Jun was genuinely puzzled upon hearing this, thinking to himself, did Qian Zhong actually leak this matter... are you not afraid of antagonizing me?

Just then, a shadow flashed, and it was Yi Jue who arrived. Seeing her, Xuanyuan Buqi expanded the Spiritual Qi Shield to include her as well, not forgetting to ask, "Is something wrong?"

Yi Jue’s face didn’t look too good, she raised her hand respectfully towards Xuanyuan Buqi and spoke solemnly, "Great Lord, that treasure was sought by Mountain Master Feng for me, I’ve already placed it inside the Spirit Plant Sect."

Though she is reclusive, her courage to stand up for herself is in no short supply—at this moment, how could she not step forward and stand up for him?

Upon hearing this, Xuanyuan Buqi felt slightly troubled too. Although the Nascent Soul is beneath his notice, Yi Jue is not a typical Nascent Soul, bearing the title of Tianqin’s greatest talent and backed by the Spirit Plant Sect and Taixu Sect, hence he wouldn’t dare to make things difficult for her.

Considering Feng Jun as well, Buqi True Lord would rather confront Jiu Ge Sage than oppose her.

Thus, he chuckled lightly, "Who said there’s only one treasure?"

"Senior, please speak cautiously," Yi Jue’s expression turned serious, "If this talk gets out... there could be undesirable consequences."

"It’s actually discussed behind closed doors, it won’t spread," Xuanyuan Buqi shrugged nonchalantly and laughed in response, "I’m rather curious, how can you perceive my Divine Sense?"

"Just targeted deduction," Yi Jue casually replied, "Mountain Master Feng has been kind to me, I can’t just stand by and watch him be bullied."

"There’s no bullying here, I’m still waiting for him to refine a Magical Treasure," Xuanyuan Buqi couldn’t help but shake his head with a chuckle, "As a Divine Spirit True Lord speaking so courteously with him, how could there be any bullying? A few days ago, I even helped him with a fight."

Yi Jue found herself speechless at his words, as what he said was indeed true.

Seeing her silence, Buqi True Lord cautiously spoke once more, "Since you, Junior Yi Jue, have obtained that treasure, I have no intention of compelling you, but I’d still like to discuss a matter... with your talent, achieving Out-of-Body stage is almost a certainty."

"Given that, I’d like to boldly ask for a favor, if the Junior hasn’t used the pills..."

"Apologies, Great Lord, there is no ’if’," Yi Jue decisively shook her head, "If I can’t use it, there are others in the Spirit Plant Sect who need it."

This statement shows little regard for those in higher positions, but she must do so, otherwise, it would be the Spirit Plant Sect’s reputation that suffers.

Upon hearing this, Xuanyuan Buqi’s face darkened, but considering her status, he understood this was the correct sect practitioner policy, so he could only snort coldly, "This resource is something Mountain Master Feng bestowed upon you, is it suitable to give it to others in the Spirit Plant Sect?"

He hadn’t deduced this, but his mind was sharp enough; he was well aware of its value, Feng Jun might care for Yi Jue, but would absolutely not allow her to take it into the sect to curry favor.

Yi Jue’s mind was equally sharp, she replied directly, "This is something I purchased; how I use it is my matter."

"Is that possible?" Xuanyuan Buqi was difficult to deceive, he looked at Yi Jue suspiciously, "Can you afford it?"

"Just some Top-Grade Spirits," Yi Jue replied lightly, "It’s not difficult for me."

"Just some Top-Grade Spirits? Ha," Xuanyuan Buqi chuckled upon hearing this, "Why don’t you tell me, how much did it cost?"

"It’s inappropriate for you to ask this," Yi Jue responded solemnly, "Our transaction has nothing to do with you, Senior. Your forceful inquiry is somewhat unbecoming."

"What’s unbecoming about it?" Xuanyuan Buqi continued to laugh, "What I meant was... if you haven’t used it by the time you reach Out-of-Body stage, you might consider selling it to the Xuanyuan Family at double the Top-Grade Spirit price, you’re rashly guessing about those in higher positions; can you tell me now how much you spent?"

This move was indeed cunning, but primarily because he believed that sect practitioners may have sect honor, but no cultivator lacks resources. He can’t believe that even after offering double the price, she’d still think of her fellow sect members.

If double doesn’t work, then triple the amount, otherwise... you, rashly guessing about those in higher positions, hm, isn’t quite appropriate, is it?