Chapter 2717 - 2709: Coveting

Chapter 2717: Chapter 2709: Coveting

The cultivation gap between Feng Jun and Xuanyuan Buqi is significant, but this isn’t important. There are many cultivators with large cultivation gaps.

What is important is that a cultivator who is one major realm lower dares to confront an upper-level cultivator like this, which is quite unusual.

And for a Nascent Soul Middle Phase cultivator to dare to challenge Huo Xingyu, that is indeed extraordinary.

Logically speaking, this little mid-stage Golden Core cultivator wouldn’t even bother respecting Elder Yi Jue’s authority, would he?

This conclusion seems quite astounding, but the deduction process... should be flawless.

Xuanyuan Buqi was rendered speechless by Feng Jun’s challenge, while Huo Xingyu was rather amused. He wasn’t clear about the relationship between Yi Jue and these two, but he was slightly annoyed by the Nascent Soul Middle Phase cultivator’s disrespect.

Seeing the other party getting stumped, he instead smiled and spoke, "You seem to have misunderstood this Gold Core Junior. The reason I know what this pill is is because the Huo Family once obtained one, and it left a deep impression."

These words were quite humiliating, yet for Xuanyuan Buqi, what is face worth? A true cultivator acts freely, so he suddenly looked at Huo Xingyu with great interest and asked, "Does your family still have one?"

Junior? Huo Xingyu’s heart sank slightly: Could it be that this person is above Nascent Soul?

No wonder he dares to address Elder Yi Jue directly; he indeed has the qualification!

He did not think the other party was bluffing. In front of so many people, if one wants to boast, one indeed needs strength.

Of course, Huo Xingyu isn’t exactly afraid of this person. Upper realm cultivators casually bullying lower realm ones is a serious taboo, and besides... The Amber Realm can only handle limited high-stage Nascent Soul combat, so even if one’s above Nascent Soul, so what?

He was sure that even if he couldn’t win, escaping was still highly possible.

On a side note, he hasn’t had contact with Emergence Phase cultivators; otherwise, he would know that his thinking is quite wrong—on the contrary, while he may not withstand an Emergence True Sage, persevering could possibly last until the opponent leaves the realm, attempting to escape would be hard.

Even if he is the fastest Sword Cultivator when it comes to escaping, he couldn’t outrun an Emergence True Sage.

Anyway, he adjusted his expression and respectfully replied, "Apologies, the pills from home have already been used."

"Quite lucky indeed," Xuanyuan Buqi gave him a glance, casually storing the pill in his Storage Bag, completely disregarding the other’s request to purchase it — You say the pills at your home have been used, I won’t force you to prove it, but dreaming of buying this one, that’s impossible!

Seeing him put the pill away self-servingly, Huo Xingyu slightly furrowed his brow, also sensing the arrogance of the upper realm cultivators. Although he coveted the Nascent Baby Pill greatly... what can he do?

If he continues to entangle, the Nascent Baby Pill from his home might be brought up by the other party.

However, letting go just like that... does indeed leave him a bit unwilling, so he could only look at the Nascent Soul High Stage of the Yuan Family faintly, silently retreating — I’ve given up, whether you want to fight for it, it’s up to you.

But this Yuan Family person isn’t mindless either, this Nascent Soul Middle Phase is clearly not easy to deal with, didn’t even Huo Xingyu keep quiet? So he lightly coughed, "Fellow Xingyu, how many Spirit Stones would this pill probably cost?"

Directly asking "What kind of pill is this" is rather inappropriate, you first mention an estimated price, then we can analyze the value and decide what to do next; wanting to argue over such matters when knowing nothing... that’s just wayward.

How could Huo Xingyu take the blame for that? He directly stated, "That fellow cultivator has already stored away the pill, I won’t continue to ramble."

If he were to indiscreetly reveal it, he might very well face the other’s Wrath of Thunder.

The Yuan Family’s Nascent Soul High Stage was also a bit helpless, but he understood Huo Xingyu’s sentiment... who would needlessly bring disaster to their clan?

Just then, the Nascent Soul High Stage from the Tongda Commerce Alliance bowed to Yi Jue, "Immortal Yi Jue, you have come from the Upper Realm and are a respected elder in the Dao of Spirit Plants. Shouldn’t we follow some rules in our actions? Wouldn’t you agree?"

Yi Jue looked at him with a blank expression, coldly asked, "What rules would you like?"

This person let out a dry laugh, rubbing his hands, "The Heavenly Curtain ultimately originates from the Amber Realm. Your companion has stored away the pills, although you may not value it highly... we’d still like to know what pill it is?"

Yi Jue furrowed her brows slightly, displeased, "If I remember correctly, you too are from the Upper Realm?"

This person indeed came from the Tianqin Upper Realm and knew Yi Jue’s reputation, but also was sure that she didn’t have any bad reputation spread, so he dared to speak like this. However, her question clearly indicated her dissatisfaction.

Fortunately, this person was in the business industry, although usually appearing as a hitman, he’d learned to be somewhat thick-skinned. He awkwardly smiled, "We at Tongda do quite well in the Amber Realm... I’m merely lending a hand for support."

"As if my Dao of Spirit Plants hasn’t sent anyone down," Yi Jue spoke expressionlessly, "But since my people haven’t entered the Heavenly Curtain, I’ll be direct, it’s just a Nascent Baby Pill... are you satisfied?"

Upon hearing these words, everyone’s breath was collectively drawn in. We know you are an elder from the sects of the Higher Realm, but... when you speak like this, is there some misunderstanding with the word "merely"?

One must know that the upper limit of the Amber Realm is the Nascent Soul High Stage. There are three clans with Nascent Soul cultivators, which are not insignificant forces. The Yuan Family is reputedly the First Family, and the Nascent Soul members with the surname Yuan within it don’t even reach twenty people—inclusive of hired patrons.

Among the nearly hundred Nascent Souls present, almost half are from the Higher Realm, here to observe celestial phenomena.

Thus, for the major forces here, every Nascent Soul is exceedingly valuable.

The disciples dispatched by the Spirit Plant sect were also filled with shock at these words.

It’s not that no one secretly complains about Yi Jue. After all, this is the Nascent Baby Pill, and even the sects lack Nascent Soul cultivators, but although Yi Jue acts with spontaneity, she is also straightforward in pointing out a fact—My Spirit Plant sect never participated from the beginning!

An elder from the Higher Realm certainly has obligations to stand up for the disciples of lower sects, but the crux of the problem is... you yourself were not involved.

Anyway, as soon as the words "Nascent Baby Pill" were spoken, the cultivators present began to calculate endlessly, contemplating all sorts of ideas.

The Yuan Family’s Nascent Soul High Stage cultivators were most vexed. Although the family professes to be the "first," this position remains unsteady, doesn’t it?

It’s like how every woman’s wardrobe is forever missing a piece of clothing; every clan permanently lacks a Nascent Soul.

Moreover... the Yuan Family’s trueborn daughter, Yuan Yurou, suffered severe injuries because of it?

Yi Jue made a judgment, deeming the Yuan Family to be in the wrong, even issuing the threat of "rectifying order," though the Yuan Family dared not act rashly. But just letting things slide leaves a feeling of discontent.

So they grit their teeth, cupped their hands, and asked, "May I ask Elder Yi Jue how to address this fellow Daoist? When the Heavenly Curtain opens, the elder once said she had no interest in the resources within."

Yi Jue furrowed her brow, feeling somewhat displeased as well... That Nascent Baby Pill originally belonged to Feng Jun, didn’t it?

She had heard of the Nascent Baby Pill. Although she looked down upon it, it is undeniably a good thing. Due to the rarity of its refining materials, it has ceased to exist, so even among the seven sects and eighteen paths, the Nascent Baby Pill is gradually becoming a legend.

How many Nascent Baby Pills are left in the sect? It’s hard to say. All Yi Jue knows is that when she joined the Spirit Plant sect, the sect no longer had any Nascent Baby Pills, whereas the Taixu Sect might have three or five remaining, all reserved for talented disciples.

Indeed, Nascent Baby Pills are reserved for talented disciples. Ordinary disciples wishing to become Nascent Souls must either work hard or gamble for it. Only when talented disciples are about to break through to Nascent Soul, the sect might "lend" them a Nascent Baby Pill for protection.

It’s merely a loan, and during the time disciples are attempting to become Nascent Souls, they try not to use Nascent Baby Pills. Only if they face imminent peril and without consuming a pill would they use it, and after their break-through, the sect will inspect to see if the Nascent Baby Pill was used.

If it was used, well, the disciple should honestly undertake tasks to repay the debt. If not, they must return it.

Just by looking at the eligible users of the Nascent Baby Pill, one understands how much importance the sect places on it—ordinary disciples are not even qualified to borrow it, but it is merely for ensuring the success of talented disciples.

Of course, absolutely exceptional disciples might reject the offer. Yi Jue herself turned it down in the past; she had enough confidence in herself, as she did when she obtained the Soul Exit Pill, planning to give it to Elder Kumu.

Precisely because of this, she knows there are Nascent Baby Pills left in the Taixu Sect.

But on another thought, given that Spirit Plant sect, famous for producing Spirit Plants, no longer has Nascent Baby Pills, the rarity of it is evident.

Thus, the question posed displeased Yi Jue somewhat, but... it was merely displeasure, so she coldly stated, "Did I use it? As for the person who came with me, you may discuss it among yourselves, it has nothing to do with me."

This is the sentence you’ve been waiting for. The Yuan Family’s Nascent Soul cultivator cupped his hands to her, "Thank you, Elder, for the explanation."

Then he turned his gaze to Xuanyuan Buqi, cupped his hands again, "This fellow Daoist... senior, then please excuse my presumptuousness. This Nascent Baby Pill was produced in our Amber Realm, for a fellow Daoist to take it away, does it not owe an explanation to the cultivators of the Amber Realm?"

Xuanyuan Buqi laughed upon hearing this, "No wonder your Yuan Family’s young cultivator learns from others to kill and seize treasures. It seems the problem runs deep at its roots... Do you understand what it means to be a clan unchanging through the ages?"

A clan unchanging through the ages... Of course, the Yuan Family knows, but if this incident is brushed aside with a few casual words, tomorrow, they will be the laughingstock of the entire Amber Realm.

The Yuan Family’s True Immortal’s expression turned grim, speaking loudly, "The matters of killing and treasure-seizing, I am not keen to discern much. Yurou, this child, certainly would not commit such acts, but she struggles with communication, which is her own fault... She herself was gravely injured."

At this point, his voice rose again, "Elder Yi Jue has determined this matter, so there’s no need to mention it again. Now I merely wish to represent the fellow Daoists of the Amber Realm to ask one question... Does Your Excellency plan to take away our Amber Realm’s treasures without an explanation?"

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