Chapter 2750 - 2742: Specialty Task

Chapter 2750: Chapter 2742: Specialty Task

Though the Xuanyuan Clan conducts its affairs with dominance, it has a characteristic of not being secretive in its actions.

When they acted in the Misty Abyss, they did not conceal their moves or stealthily slaughter — otherwise, the thief would not have had the chance to rush into the Misty Abyss seeking death.

Thus, when they interrogated the True Immortal Jingmai, although they cleared the area, ultimately someone noticed their actions.

Interestingly enough, during the subsequent period, the Fire Spirit Sect, where True Immortal Yue Yi was located, did not come into contact.

Yet, the Xuanyuan Family acquired the information about the treasure’s location, which spread like wildfire in the Huanqiong Realm. If the Fire Spirit Sect played no role in this, the Xuanyuan Family would hardly believe it.

Of course, the Fire Spirit Sect’s approach was a stratagem in the open, and even if the Xuanyuan Family was displeased, there was no way to act; after all, Jingmai was still a disciple of the Jinwu’s affiliated sect.

Even though the information had spread everywhere, there was indeed no one who dared to seek out the Xuanyuan Family for inquiries.

The Bai family’s True Immortal came to report the news, but the purpose was not so innocent: "Boss, let my family join in the fun, won’t you?"

Xuanyuan Buqi understood this very well, yet since they came under the guise of reporting, what could he do? The Xuanyuan Family, no matter how powerful, needed someone to wave flags — even if there was no need for support, ears and eyes were always necessary, right?

Thus, he could only say: "This matter, true or false, is very obscure. Even if there is truly a treasure, who knows how much karma is tied to it in the Higher Realm. If the Xuanyuan Family was truly confident, it would have gone to retrieve the treasure long ago. Why still wander the realms of Huanqiong leisurely?"

"But since your Bai family has aspirations towards this, if conditions permit, the Xuanyuan Family does not mind taking the Bai family along for a journey."

The Bai family’s True Immortal came precisely for this last statement; after tens of thousands of years of good relations between the two clans, such a promise was satisfactory. Besides, their explanation was quite reasonable — if there truly was a treasure, would they be so leisurely?

After concluding this matter, he glanced at Feng Jun in the distance, "Sovereign Feng, is that the Mountain Master Feng who can refine the Virtual Combat System?"

Evidently, he hoped to take the opportunity to get acquainted with this legendary figure, but Xuanyuan Buqi gave her a half-smile, "Has the Bai family accumulated that much extreme Spirit Stone?"

These words carried a slight rebuke. The Bai family’s True Immortal knew that the Xuanyuan Family prided itself on face, but if the response was too straightforward, it might cause some trouble, so he chuckled dryly, "Still figuring out ways to gather — but fifteen pieces of extreme Spirit Stone... it’s no easy task."

His aspirations were not set on the top configuration, even though the Xuanyuan Family owned two top-tier Combat Systems, subordinate clans must have the self-awareness of subordinate clans — driving the same model luxury car as the leader, isn’t that courting unease?

"Well, then just keep trying," Xuanyuan Buqi wouldn’t act as the fool at the top. He hadn’t forgotten that one Soul Exit Pill cost fifty extreme Spirit Stones, so he absolutely would not lend out extreme Spirit Stones — actually, the Bai family’s repayment ability was also questionable.

Just consider Yi Jue; she, a dignified Nascent Soul Peak cultivator and sect practitioner, had a total of only eight extreme Spirit Stones.

Of course, she was at the Nascent Soul Stage for a relatively short period, lacking ample time to accumulate Spirit Stones. In terms of accumulation, far behind the Bai family’s longer timeline, yet she was a recognized Emergence Stage prospect, with countless people eager to proactively flatter her ahead of time.

Nevertheless, Xuanyuan Buqi understood that the Bai family, after accumulating all these years, might have indeed fifteen Spirit Stones of their own. Since the other party worried he might think too much, he simply ignored this matter.

Hearing it, the Bai family’s True Immortal also realized that Buqi the True Sage didn’t wish to introduce Feng Jun for acquaintance, so he no longer insisted. After exchanging a few more words, he went to seek courtesy with other True Immortals of the Xuanyuan Family.

Feng Jun recorded the data on these materials, which didn’t actually take long. Nonetheless, to avoid arousing suspicion, he took about a day before stepping out from the lodge.

Upon emerging, Xuanyuan Youdao holding the Cave Flute advanced leisurely, made a greeting with a hand gesture: "Greetings, Mountain Master Feng. Has the recording of the material properties been completed?"

"Finally completed," Feng Jun nodded with a smile and feigned exhaustion, handing over a Storage Bag, "Returning the materials now, many thanks to True Immortal Youdao."

Xuanyuan Youdao waved his hand, "I’m off to play the flute; return them to whoever you got them from... By the way, collecting materials from so many domains, I’m quite curious, what’s your contribution?"

Feng Jun replied with a smile, "This is between the Sovereign and me; surely you wouldn’t doubt the Sovereign would suffer a loss, right?"

"The Sovereign has suffered often," Xuanyuan Youdao dared to openly discuss clan’s elder behind his back, "The clan is fairly constrained already, yet the elder still frequently acts generously beyond means, that’s what..."

"You’re in need of discipline, aren’t you?" A cold snort came, and Xuanyuan Buqi appeared, face taut, "The elder is not someone you can gossip behind. Leave immediately."

The words were as such, but given the stringent rules of the Xuanyuan Clan, gossiping about the elder was merely reprimanded with "leave immediately" rather than any punishment, showing she was quite favored in the clan — not to mention the elder was nearby, without some backing, how could she dare act so?

Xuanyuan Youdao left gracefully, but Xuanyuan Buqi unleashed a Spiritual Qi Shield, "Youdao was just telling me yesterday, stating that so many clan disciples were sent to various domains, not without hardships... quite understanding towards the Gu Family."

"It’s good to know the Gu Family well," Feng Jun chuckled and nodded, "In the future, if you bring in a son-in-law, he will also be a pillar of the Xuanyuan family."

"I don’t like hearing that," Xuanyuan Bùqì shook his head with a smile, "Haven’t you noticed, her heart is entirely with you? Or are you planning to become a part of the Xuanyuan family yourself?"

"Please don’t joke, senior," Feng Jun waved his hand with a smile, aware that the real game was about to start, "If this kind of banter means affection, then I’d like to ask... what does she see in me? Can’t I change it?"

"Ha," Xuanyuan Bùqì let out a dry laugh, "Then let me ask you... what do you dislike about her? I’ll make her change!"

He wasn’t exactly forcing a marriage; lately, he’s been observing Xuanyuan Youdao and noticed she actually has feelings for Feng Jun, which is why he can say "I’ll make her change". Otherwise, the talent of the Xuanyuan family would be too cheap.

Moreover, True Sage working this way is a bit shameful, but this was something he had planned long ago; the Xuanyuan family’s female cultivators aren’t that easy to refuse.

Feng Jun’s recent joke was just to lighten the mood, but now he needs to take this seriously, so he solemnly spoke, "If that’s what you mean, I need to consider... should I hand the special task of collecting specialties from various realms to the Xuanyuan family?"

Xuanyuan Bùqì’s smile faded, and his eyebrows slightly furrowed, speaking seriously, "Is my family’s female cultivator really that unappreciated by you?"

"Didn’t I foresee this?" Feng Jun shook his head helplessly, "I knew you would do this, even though I’m not yet a son-in-law of the Xuanyuan family... Special task, does the Xuanyuan family not want to take it on?"

Just then, a shadow flickered, and Qian Zhong entered the Spiritual Qi Shield. Her ability to conceal her aura is indeed powerful, as the shield trembled a few times without breaking.

She greeted without changing expression, "I see the two of you are speaking seriously, so I came to check... don’t get into an argument."

"Really, no profit means no rise," Xuanyuan Bùqì gave her a cold glance and then turned to Feng Jun, "I’m about to ask, what rewards the Xuanyuan family can receive from the task."

"Let’s talk about the rewards later," Feng Jun replied earnestly, "First add a prerequisite, the Xuanyuan family must not introduce their female cultivators to me."

Xuanyuan Bùqì frowned slightly, "Why the strong aversion to a mutually beneficial situation... what’s the reward?"

"The reward is the purchasing right for an Emergence Stage Soul Consolidating Pill," Feng Jun looked at him plainly, "One for ten ultimate spirit stones."

Xuanyuan Bùqì’s pupils slightly constricted, "How many can be purchased at most?"

"How many?" Feng Jun shook his head in disbelief, "Only one... do you think I have a lot of these?"

"One... this is a bit troubling," Xuanyuan Bùqì frowned tightly, looking very perplexed, "There are so many domains, all needing disciples dispatched, and many specialties are hard to procure, yet it’s just a purchase right?"

"Don’t you say, this treats the soul injury of an Emergence Stage True Immortal," Feng Jun responded seriously, "No matter how much time and effort lower-level cultivators waste, can it compare to the value of a True Sage’s soul? And ten ultimate spirits... isn’t this a decent price?"

Indeed, Xuanyuan Bùqì weighed the Soul Consolidating Pill more heavily because the Xuanyuan family urgently needed it now; the truth is, the Exit Soul Pill is more expensive than the Consolating one, though... not more than double the price.

The Soul Consolidating Pill is a medicinal elixir for healing, while the Exit Soul Pill is for advancement; soul injury without a consolidating pill may not mean death, but when a cultivator’s lifespan reaches its end without emergence, death is certain.

Xuanyuan Bùqì had to concede, Feng Jun’s offered price was indeed fair—actually, it was a bargain.

Precisely for this reason, he asked Feng Jun how many could be bought—this item could be quickly exchanged for spirit stones, whether kept or sold.

True Sage Bùqì found it hard to respond; he isn’t someone who talks against conscience, especially to Feng Jun.

At this point, Qian Zhong spoke up, "How long is the effectiveness of the Emergence Stage Soul Consolidating Pill?"

This is indeed the question a professional should ask, Feng Jun responded solemnly, "It’s a method from the Great Prosperity period."

Upon hearing "Great Prosperity period," Xuanyuan Bùqì hesitated no more, immediately expressing, "Great, I am very satisfied with this reward... it’s from the Great Prosperity period, right?"

Feng Jun gave him an odd glance, "I’ve already said, if the Xuanyuan family wants to take on the task... there’s a prerequisite condition."

This is why he becomes accommodating in this domain, as rejecting a Xuanyuan family’s female cultivator isn’t straightforward, plus they sent over Yuan Ying Furnace Ding, which shouldn’t be viewed as a malicious intent, at most it’s strong-arming—albeit not the cheap kind.

Moreover, the purpose of the Emergence Stage Soul Consolidating Pill is quite singular; by selling one, it saves a lot of trouble and makes the environment quieter, why not do it?