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Chapter 724: Chapter 724: The Dominant Bai Luan Chapter 724: Chapter 724: The Dominant Bai Luan Feng Jun had a good impression of Bai Luan and directly took out the Nether Bead in response to her request.
At the same time, he spoke out, “Bai Luan, you may look from a distance, but please refrain from entering my territory without invitation.”
Upon hearing this, a flash of golden light surged in Bai Luan's red eyes. Her temper was quite volatile, and even though she had heard that this youngster had set rules for his own territory, she was still somewhat unwilling to accept these rules applying to her.
What kind of person was Crimson Pheonix Jiuluan? Would she be restricted by the likes of this minor character?
She had truly come to Mount Zhige by a twist of fate and knew next to nothing about Feng Jun's background.
Indeed, she saw that Feng Jun was not courteous to You Longzi, but she had no idea on what basis he dared to act like this–perhaps because he had the backing of the Tiantong Commercial Alliance?
Of course, she admitted that this young fellow's strength was quite decent, at least Qi Wushi from the Yinsha Sect was a top expert among Qi-Refining Practitioners, yet he couldn't do anything to him.
But this level of strength was not even worth mentioning to Bai Luan, as for the Tiantong Commercial Alliance… it was just a group of merchants.
So these words really made her uncomfortable when they reached her ears, but then she thought… This is someone else's private property!
If she didn't think much of it, she could choose not to enter; if she didn't like it, she could level it with a wave of her hand; but since she was asking for a favor, she should act like it.
Moreover, Feng Jun's firm stance against the Yinsha Sect pleased her greatly. Just for the satisfaction she felt, she should abide by the rules–if she didn't, wouldn't that make her no different from the petty individuals of the Yinsha Sect?
It must be acknowledged that most cultivators are lawless in the Mortal Realm. However, this time, Bai Luan decided to respect other people's rules.
So Bai Luan stood from afar, continuously scanning the Nether Bead, her red eyes flashing incessantly.
“A Nether Bead with seven hundred years of age, a Yin Purity Index of five nines… It truly is a fine item.”
Although she didn't have a specialized Treasure-Appraising Eye, being a cultivator of such level and one of the Crimson Pheonix Nine, she wasn't short of appraisal methods. Hence, after hesitating for a moment, she inquired, “How many Spirit Stones for this bead?”
Feng Jun, having a good impression of her, didn't inflate the price arbitrarily, “Twenty thousand Spirit Stones… cash and delivery.”
“That's expensive,” Bai Luan stated bluntly, “Ten thousand Spirit Stones… I'll buy it.”
This wasn't about whether she could afford it or not; her offer was indeed very sincere.
The key point was… indeed, only the Yinsha Sect would be willing to spend so much on it.
Before Feng Jun could think of a way to refuse, Huang Fu Wuxia spoke up, “Bai Luan, I have already offered twenty thousand Spirit Stones, and at your price, you won't be able to purchase it.”
You really are a capable shill, Bai Luan scoffed to herself, already lumping Feng Jun together with the Tiantong Commercial Alliance.
However, just at this moment, Le Ye could no longer contain himself and he blurted out loudly, “I'm the one who wants to buy the Nether Bead, twenty thousand and two Spirit Stones… Feng, you promised me.”
What? Bai Luan was a bit stunned, for she could sense from the aura that Le Ye was a disciple of the Yinsha Sect–why would the Yinsha Sect want to purchase the Nether Bead?
Feng Jun glanced at Le Ye coldly, “I have already said that I would not sell to the Yinsha Sect, it's not a matter of Spirit Stones. Even if you offered two hundred thousand Spirit Stones, I wouldn't sell them to you.”
“But that was Uncle Master You Longzi's idea,” Le Ye said, looking distressed; at this moment, he felt completely wronged, “I had no idea he didn't have twenty thousand Spirit Stones. I invited him precisely to use his name to borrow twenty thousand Spirit Stones.”
Feng Jun originally didn't want to bother with him, but he felt that his own verbal dexterity was rather impressive, so why should he lose to someone else? “You truly have a silver tongue. Didn't you say when your uncle master arrived… he would decide everything?”
Le Ye felt even more wronged, “Of course, he has to decide. If he doesn't, how could I borrow the Spirit Stones?”
Feng Jun helplessly rolled his eyes–could you please figure out, is it you borrowing the Spirit Stones, or is it him?
But at this point, he didn't want to argue anymore, “I feel that your uncle master was buying the Nether Bead for himself… Alright, you're no longer my transaction partner.”
Then he looked at Bai Luan, “The price has been set, if you don't buy it… then let's forget it.”
Could it be that–Tiantong Commercial Alliance wasn't acting as a shill? Bai Luan blinked and silently pondered.
At that moment, Huang Fu Wuxia spoke up, “Then sell it to me.”
Bai Luan, with a determined heart, responded, “Twenty thousand Spirit Stones, right? I'll take it… Just to see You Longzi's expression, it's worth the price.”
To her, the price was indeed steep, but to make the Yinsha Sect uncomfortable, spending an extra ten thousand didn't matter. Being able to think clearly could also benefit her cultivation.
Feng Jun blinked at her, “Bai Luan, I mean no disrespect to the Crimson Pheonix, but in business…”
“Alright, I didn't bring that many Spirit Stones,” Bai Luan readily admitted, “I do have some treasures on me which we could discuss trading for goods. However, I'm not like those despicable sorts from the Yinsha Sect…”
As she spoke, she glanced at Huang Fu Wuyou, “If You Longzi could lend you twenty thousand, surely I shouldn't have a problem, right?”
Chairman Huang Fu's eyes flickered, “Since you have treasures on you, wouldn't it be more convenient to use them as collateral? You are one of the nine Bai Luans, such an esteemed figure. You wouldn't want to put a small fry like me in a difficult position, would you?”
Bai Luan smiled slightly, “If I mortgage my treasures to you, they would only be undervalued. If that friend over there takes a fancy to them, they might fetch a good price… You're surnamed Huang Fu, are you from the rare Huang Fu Family of Mount Han?”
Upon hearing the words “Mount Han Huang Fu”, Huang Fu Wuyou could only helplessly twist her mouth and droop her eyelids, “Alright, whatever you say goes.”
“Now that's more like it,” Bai Luan stretched out her hand, “Bring the Spirit Stones, and if I can't pay them back, you can ask your ancestor for them.”
“My ancestor merely picked up two Fire Cranes,” Huang Fu Wuyou jumped up indignantly, raising her voice, “Your Crimson Pheonix Sect has already extorted over a hundred thousand Spirit Stones from the Huang Fu Family!”
“Picked up?” Bai Luan looked down on her disdainfully, “Your ancestor grievously injured six disciples of my Crimson Pheonix Sect and picked up two Fire Cranes… It seems he had a tough time picking them up.”
“That's not something my ancestor did, okay?” Huang Fu Wuyou cried out, momentarily forgetting to be cautious of the fact that the other party was one of the Bai Luans of the Crimson Pheonix Sect, “That matter has already been settled. If Elder Bai Luan insists on saying so, should I report this to my ancestor and have him come argue with you?”
Although Bai Luan was as fierce as fire, she wasn't foolish. Recognized as a Golden Core Seed within her sect, she was not yet a Golden Core Master; strictly speaking, her cultivation level was only at the intermediate tier.
Using the influence of the Crimson Pheonix Sect, mumbling a few words behind the back of a Golden Core Master — especially that Ancestor Huang Fu — was no big issue, but to argue directly with a Golden Core Master… she wasn't tired of living yet.
So she gave her a sideways glance, “Let's forget it, I won't bully the weak and won't quibble with you. Borrowing twenty thousand Spirit Stones shouldn't be a problem, should it?”
Putting aside the matter of the ancestor, how could Huang Fu Wuyou dare to object? She could only respond earnestly, “Lending Spirit Stones is fine, but it must be accounted for through the Commerce Alliance… you know the rules.”
Considering what Elder Bai Luan had just said, she decided the loan this time must follow the Commerce Alliance's procedures, not like the time she wanted to lend Spirit Stones to Feng Jun while considering it her own investment.
The lending rules of the Commerce Alliance were very simple, set the interest rate, sign the IOU, and it's done.
Bai Luan gave her another deep look before finally deciding not to haggle with the young girl, “I'll go talk to that friend first. I'll come to you for whatever Spirit Stones I fall short of later.”
Huang Fu Wuyou silently nodded. What could she say — was such a loan improper?
Bai Luan then turned to Feng Jun, but before she could even speak, he said with a smile, “If Elder Bai Luan doesn't disdain my humble abode, please come inside for a chat.”
Elder Bai Luan smiled, “You're quite polite… Alright, let's see just how humble it is.”
Feng Jun, upon hearing this, could only helplessly curl his lips, thinking to himself how unforgiving she was with her words.
Since it was snowing recently, there was less activity on his territory, but there were still people seen dragging sleds to transport things, and occasionally, all-terrain vehicles driving by.
Bai Luan was quite interested in these self-moving vehicles and after asking about them for a while, remarked that not needing Spirit Stones to operate was truly impressive. She wondered if the fuel could be improved?
Feng Jun said that someone from Wuyou Platform was working on a similar project, which was nearing completion and in the final stages of perfecting.
Bai Luan wasn't interested in the experiment itself, stating that once Wuyou Platform had a tangible product, the Crimson Pheonix Sect would consider purchasing it.
After entering Feng Jun's courtyard, she also took an interest in the architectural style of the small yard — after all, such large pieces of transparent glass were extremely rare even in the Crimson Pheonix Sect.
After some chat, they finally got around to today's trade. Bai Luan took out the Nether Bead to inspect it carefully, confirming the item was correct, she then asked, “I can tell that you also want to buy some treasures. What exactly are you looking to buy?”
Feng Jun indeed had that intention. Despite telling You Longzi that he only accepted Spirit Stones because the latter was from the Yinsha Sect and he had no major needs at the moment.
The Crimson Pheonix Sect was different, they followed a masculine path, and their fire attribute cultivation techniques were extremely powerful.
Feng Jun expressed his need for yang, or positive-energy items, whether they be Natural Treasures, Magic Artifacts, Talismans, or even protective gear. He'd take what he could get.
Unfortunately, to his disappointment, while Bai Luan did not lack similar items, few were suitable for his use. For example, most of the Talismans she carried were only usable at the Qi Refinement realm, which were useless to him.
Thankfully, two High Tier of Qi Refinement disciples accompanied Bai Luan, especially the tall and brawny female disciple, who possessed over twenty Blazing Flame Talismans made by a High-Rank Practitioner.
Feng Jun wanted to buy them all, but regretfully, the female disciple disagreed, consenting only to sell him twenty.
He was rather puzzled internally, being a disciple of the Crimson Pheonix Sect, you shouldn't lack fire Talismans, right?
It was only later that he found out, as it turns out, this disciple had dual Gold and Wood attribute talents. Wood might nurture fire, but fire can overcome gold, and what's more interesting is that gold overcomes wood. Hence, she carried many fire Talismans, which she used for… cultivation.
(My father has been discharged from the hospital, but the discharge procedures are still a hassle, involving health insurance, and there's a lot to handle. Feng Xiao keeps updating amidst the bustle; it is not easy. By the way, there are only three hours left before the double monthly ticket event…)
Chapter end
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