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Chapter 455: Ye Wenxuan of the Celestial Sword Sect
Chapter 455: Ye Wenxuan of the Celestial Sword Sect
"Alright, no problem."
As Liu Qingyun listened to the list of precious treasures being recited from the jade slip, she couldn't help but be amazed.
These items were obviously not something that could be found in the desolate Nanyang Treasure Land.
Together, they were worth more than the entire fortune of some outer sect elders.
Had Shen Zongzhu been plundering and exterminating families again during these three months of absence?
"What is it?"
Zheng Qian recognized the familiar voice, but having declared that she would not get involved in matters concerning Shen Yi, she could only feign curiosity to hide her embarrassment.
"Look at your hypocritical face." Liu Qingyun glanced at her, but the matter at hand indeed required Zheng Qian's involvement.
To obtain the blood essence of a Red-eyed Xuanfeng at the twelfth layer of Returning Void, one would need at least the status of an executive to make the request.
Recently, Elder Liu had been showing great support for the affairs of the Nanyang Sect, and this had caused quite a stir. As his daughter, she had also become a person of interest.
It would be easy for others to associate this request with the needs of the Nanyang Sect, which would only lead to more trouble.
It would be better to let Zheng Qian handle this.
"Come, let's go get something."
Liu Qingyun summoned a treasure boat and left the sect with a flustered Zheng Qian, heading towards the Nanyang Sect.
At the same time, in the Celestial Sword Treasure Land, within the Inner Sect's Executive Hall.
A young man clad in a sword robe leaned lazily against a chair, a hint of mockery in his eyes as he watched the busy woman before him.
Only when the woman had finished dealing with the disciples' matters did he turn back and force a strained smile. "Executive Cui, how did I do?"
"Not bad, much better than when you first arrived."
Cui Hao nodded and slowly got up, intending to leave.
"Umm..." The woman hurriedly called out to stop him and asked awkwardly, "May I ask how much longer I'll have to wait to receive the executive's jade slip... That was what the Elder promised me."
"Hmm?" Cui Hao raised an eyebrow, his tone indifferent. "If the Elder promised you, then ask the Elder. Why ask me?"
"You're joking. How could I possibly have the qualifications to meet the Elder?" The smile on Ye Wenxuan's lips grew stiffer, and she continued to explain, "I'm just a minor cultivator from Qianyun Land, and my lifespan is almost depleted. Executive Cui, could you please help me ask about this? At the very least, give me a monthly stipend, even if it's just a disciple's allowance."
"Sure."
Cui Hao shook his head. "Just wait."
As he turned to leave, the mockery in his eyes deepened.
This woman, with her nearly exhausted lifespan and mere first layer of Returning Void cultivation, had no remarkable qualities, yet she dared to bring up the executive position. She didn't even have the self-awareness to take a good look at herself.
The Elder had agreed to this matter initially to attract those natives from Nanyang.
However, aside from the woman before him, none of the others had shown any interest.
If not for the Elder's unwavering command, he would have driven her out of the inner sect long ago.
Who would expect to become an executive without putting in any effort to act as a negotiator in the Nanyang Treasure Land? There were no such easy deals in this world.
"..."
Ye Wenxuan closed her eyes, slowly clenching her fists.
As a cultivator who had lived for many years, her experiences might not match those of outer sect cultivators, but she could at least understand this much.
However, it was her desperate desire for longevity that suppressed the anger in her heart, forcing her to resist the urge to storm off.
For so many years, the only thought in Ye Wenxuan's mind had been to "survive."
"Understood, thank you, Executive Cui," Ye Wenxuan forced herself to say.
"You're welcome."
Cui Hao gave a sardonic smile and nodded, about to step out the door, when a sudden intrusion pushed him back.
Cui Hao sighed and patted his robe. "Show some respect. I, Cui, have just broken through the fifth layer of Returning Void."
"Oh, I'm so scared," Zheng Qian mocked, rolling her eyes. She slammed a storage bag on the table. "Money talks, got it? You little penny-pincher."
Ye Wenxuan watched their bickering in silence, a hint of self-mockery flashing across her face.
This was how executives interacted, and it made it clear just how insignificant she was in Cui Hao's eyes.
"Three portions of Red-eyed Xuanfeng essence, and make it quick. My pill furnace is about to explode," Zheng Qian ordered, waving her hand.
"Tsk, which young elite has taken a fancy to you? Red-eyed Xuanfeng essence? It doesn't quite suit you, coming from your mouth. It sounds like a joke," Cui Hao said, picking up the storage bag and beginning to inspect its contents.
"Lately, I've heard that your good sister has been very supportive of that group of Nanyang natives. What a philanthropist," he continued, his tone laced with sarcasm.
At the mention of "Nanyang natives," Zheng Qian's eyelids twitched involuntarily, but she quickly composed herself. "None of my business."
Ye Wenxuan furrowed her brows, a hint of confusion crossing her face as well.
Fortunately, Cui Hao seemed focused on checking the storage bag and didn't notice the reactions of the two women.
After a moment, he took the bag and headed toward the back. "Wait for my message... You, come with me, and pay attention."
Hearing this, a joyful expression appeared on Ye Wenxuan's face.
Although Cui Hao's words were harsh, the fact that he was bringing her into the inner hall of the executives seemed like a positive sign.
She quickly followed him.
But as soon as Cui Hao entered the soundproof room, he stopped and turned back, his eyes cold and indifferent. "You want to be an executive, right? Well, now's your chance. Speak."
"Speak... what?" Ye Wenxuan asked, taken aback.
Before she could react, Cui Hao grabbed her by the throat.
"Don't play dumb with me. Who wants the Red-eyed Xuanfeng essence and what's it for? If I hear a single lie, you can forget about this place," he said impatiently, his brows furrowed.
There was no way he could have missed the earlier change in expression on the faces of the two women, especially given his spiritual sense.
And as for Zheng Qian, with her limited intellect, what did she have to do with pill refining?
"Heh," Ye Wenxuan breathed, her breathing becoming rapid.
The reason for her earlier reaction was that she had connected the Red-eyed Xuanfeng essence with the spiritual body technique used by Shen Yi, after hearing the conversation between the two executives.
At that moment, the overwhelming sense of oppression from the difference in their cultivation levels left her feeling slightly suffocated.
"Go ahead and speak. As long as it's useful, you'll have your executive's jade slip within three days at most," Cui Hao said, releasing his grip. If the Pure Moon Sect had started offering such valuable items and was supporting that group of Nanyang natives, things were about to get interesting.
The remaining six sects were still in discussions, and although Liu Shiqian was an elder, he was just one among the hundreds of White Jade Capitals.
Taking a stand without the sect's decision was a serious taboo.
"I..." Ye Wenxuan's body trembled slightly at these words.
Her lips quivered as she remained silent for a long time.
Finally, as if resigning herself to her fate, she said softly, "I once saw a Red-eyed Xuanfeng, and I never expected there to be another one out there, and such a valuable one at that. So, I felt a bit regretful."
(End of Chapter)
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