Chapter 2740 - 2732: Really Asking for a Beating (2nd Update)

Chapter 2740: Chapter 2732: Really Asking for a Beating (2nd Update)

Feng Jun ultimately did not agree to let Yi Jue accompany him to Xingzheng Star; he hoped she could return home to rest as soon as possible.

However, he also promised not to go to Xingzheng Star—primarily because going there too frequently would make it look like he overly cherished their goods.

In fact, this is also the way of trading: The more eager party is not in control of the trade.

Yi Jue wasn’t well-versed in the way of trading, but she had been cooperating with Feng Jun for not just a day or two, so she understood the principle and returned to her cave satisfied, while once again emphasizing their half-month agreement.

When Feng Jun returned to White Pebble Beach, since Yi Jue wasn’t there and he didn’t need to refine any magical treasures, he sent Jing Ling back.

At that point, Xuanyuan Buqi and Qian Zhong immediately rushed over, set up a Spiritual Qi Shield, and inquired about the price of the Soul Consolidating Pill.

Feng Jun was not pleased: Do either of you True Sages’ families have Soul Consolidating Pills? I’d like to buy some too.

We don’t have a Soul Consolidating Pill for the Emergence Stage! Xuanyuan Buqi was quite candid, adding, though I truly wish to buy one; feel free to name your conditions. I noticed you like female cultivators? How about I offer you a Yuan Ying Furnace Ding with a guarantee it’s a Xuanyuan?

If one is not enough, two will do, if it’s three... then it would be those who have lost their Red Pills.

In short, he’s willing to offer two junior members of the Xuanyuan Family as Yuan Ying Furnace Dings in exchange for one Soul Exit Pill.

It’s worth noting that among female Yuan Ying cultivators, having an intact Red Pill is quite rare; someone like Yuan Yurou of the Amber Realm Yuan Family, who claims she won’t bond with a Dao partner until forming a Nascent Soul, isn’t too uncommon. However, this also means that once she forms a Nascent Soul, she will seek a Dao partner.

If other male cultivators hear about her Nascent Soul formation a bit late, they might miss the opportunity.

Moreover, there is a clear distinction between a Dao partner and a Furnace Ding. A Dao partner emphasizes a companion on the same path, while a Furnace Ding leans more towards exploiting the Yin-Yang principle.

Of course, exploiting the Yin-Yang principle can be mutual, both sides benefiting, but such matters... are difficult to control.

Not only is it difficult to control between two individuals, but once such benefits are tasted, it may lead to unfaithfulness from one or even both sides.

When Xuanyuan Buqi suggests offering two female Yuan Ying cultivators as Furnace Dings, what he implies is—you may be unfaithful, but they can’t.

For a High-Rank Practitioner to become a Furnace Ding for Lower-Level Cultivators is already quite disgraceful, and to offer one’s junior members!

They are junior members of the Xuanyuan Family, a top-ranked family for tens of thousands of years; such actions, even if only whispered behind closed doors, are enough to bring shame upon the Xuanyuan Family members.

Feng Jun even suspects that when the Xuanyuan Family rises in power again, there might be a possibility of them killing him to wash away the shame.

He believes that before the Xuanyuan Family’s resurgence, he can grow to a point where they cannot retaliate against him. However, why take that risk? He already has enough women around him, and Yi Jue can accompany him as a Dao partner for a considerable amount of time.

But Xuanyuan Buqi’s determination still impressed Feng Jun, so after some thought, he made a decision: Then I’ll host an auction later to sell this Soul Consolidating Pill. If you wish to buy it, prepare your Supreme Spirits.

Upon hearing this, Xuanyuan Buqi was dumbfounded. Although the Xuanyuan Family was deeply rooted, it had little chance of winning against all the forces of the Tianqin Plane in a bidding war.

Forget the sect powers like the Seven Gates and Eighteen Paths; even among the clan powers, the Ji Family would definitely blockade the Xuanyuan Family for the sake of face—does it matter whether the Ji Family has any injured Nascent Soul entities?

Even if no one is injured, buying it back to lock in the clan’s treasury as heritage—wouldn’t that be valuable?

In fact, he suspected that Yao Family, to which Qian Zhong belonged, could gather enough Supreme Spirits to participate in the bid.

The Xuanyuan Family hardly lacked Supreme Spirits. As a top-ranked family with tens of thousands of years of accumulation, they had a rich foundation, but their household and business expenditures were also large. Moreover, they had spent a lot over the past three hundred years to cultivate Nascent Souls.

In simple terms, the Xuanyuan Family had a robust supply of Supreme Spirits, but after purchasing this elixir, how they would survive was genuinely uncertain—what if the Soul Consolidating Pill didn’t work?

Logically, the elixirs in Feng Jun’s possession should be quite reliable, but accidents do happen. To be more extreme, what if the person transporting the elixir... got ambushed midway?

That’s not impossible. The Xiong Family’s Supreme Spirits got intercepted, and though the Xuanyuan Family had True Sages, does that mean other families’ True Sages are all gone? Wouldn’t ambushing Xuanyuan Buqi, ensuring the Xuanyuan Family never rises, be worthwhile?

This kind of overthinking is a bit excessive. The simple point is that Xuanyuan Buqi is willing to pay a high price for the Soul Consolidating Pill, but he doesn’t want to compete blindly at an auction. The current Xuanyuan Family truly can’t afford such turmoil.

After a moment’s hesitation, he asked aloud, "Then where are you planning to hold this auction, at White Pebble Beach? Who will handle it?"

It’s impossible for the Xuanyuan Family to take responsibility. Feng Jun chuckled; he wasn’t seriously considering the auction. If word got out that he was the owner, he couldn’t even begin to imagine the troubles he’d face. But Xuanyuan Buqi’s display of determination made him feel it necessary to cool him down.

Thus, he replied with a smile, "It doesn’t matter anymore. I’ve auctioned in Yiyao before, and Ren Tu True Sage should give me some face."

"Yiyao... still feels a bit remote," Xuanyuan Buqi commented with a grin.

"Actually, as long as the promotion lasts long enough, with enough buildup, you don’t need to worry about a lack of attendees. A fine wine can be kept secret," Feng Jun replied lightly. "Moreover, the Mountain-Sea Plate isn’t bad either; True Sage Liu He should maintain order."

Those two True Sages are also potential competitors, Xuanyuan Buqi sighed inwardly, but externally he maintained a cheerful demeanor. "If Wanhuan Sect or Lingmu Sect participated in the auction, wouldn’t you be aiding the enemy then?"

"Uh," Feng Jun abruptly stumbled. He hadn’t considered such a disgusting situation, but theoretically, the possibility isn’t small. He furrowed his brows and sighed, "True Sage Buqi, you really don’t want me to have any peace of mind."

But then, he shifted his tactic, "I can ask Yi Jue to help me auction it. With her status and influence, she should be qualified to oversee who consumes the Soul Consolidating Pill."

This showcases comprehensive strength. Feng Jun might be popular now, but if he wants to auction the Soul Consolidating Pill, he doesn’t dare reveal his identity, let alone track the elixir’s whereabouts.

But backed by Lingmu Sect, Yi Jue could confidently auction it and indeed has the right to demand: I want to know where the elixir goes!

So Feng Jun’s popularity is like an internet celebrity; Yi Jue’s fame is the true lasting reputation!

"Yi Jue, that little girl, probably wouldn’t be inclined to do such a thing," Xuanyuan Buqi replied with a gentle smile. He was shrewd and had spent a considerable amount of time with Yi Jue, knowing quite well who she is.

However, he didn’t dare provoke Feng Jun further. If Feng Jun were pushed to the limit and invited Yi Jue, the little girl would likely find it hard to refuse the request, so he coughed lightly, "Consider what you actually need; private transactions are much more convenient."

"The problem is that I’m troubled," Feng Jun remarked helplessly, slapping his forehead, "You all can’t see the Soul Exit Pill; nor the Soul Consolidating Pill... you’re all families with tens of thousands of years of history, yet have nothing substantial?"

These words... are annoying! Qian Zhong and Xuanyuan Buqi rolled their eyes; if they weren’t wary, they would definitely take action.

Eventually, Qian Zhong spoke, "Foundation... We used to have one; now, we truly don’t. Otherwise, the Yao Family wouldn’t have secluded themselves. I don’t ask for much, just one Soul Exit Pill for now; the rest can follow fate. Mountain Master Feng shouldn’t feel too pressured."

It’s not just striving for one Soul Exit Pill; it emphasizes the baseline.

However, Qian Zhong’s words are delicately crafted, addressing his family’s shortcomings openly but without complete submission. His composed conduct occasionally reminds Feng Jun of his mother, Zhang Junyi—though she didn’t have a voyeuristic tendency.

So he nodded and replied with a smile, "In that case, let’s focus on common ground while respecting differences; no need to insist on absolute certainty. Time will reveal true intentions."

Xuanyuan Buqi felt a bit warm-faced, acknowledging deep down that Feng Jun’s statement was directed at him. Nevertheless, he could only internally sigh: You truly don’t know how much I’ve suffered.

Qian Zhong, however, smoothly extended the topic, "The journey is long, indeed not something that happens overnight. Who injured Yi Jue this time? Has the culprit been dealt with; do you need assistance?"

"The culprit has already... been dealt with," Feng Jun didn’t wish to discuss further, knowing Qian Zhong’s deduction skills are formidable, "Her injuries aren’t severe; otherwise, she’d have consumed the Soul Consolidating Pill."

Indeed, the Soul Consolidating Pill is still there! Xuanyuan Buqi felt delighted but maintained a show of concern, "Many are targeting you outside, yet you didn’t even notify anyone... You were lucky this time; if Yi Jue had been seriously injured, what would you have done?"

"This time... it truly was an unintended consequence," Feng Jun smiled bitterly, shaking the protective talisman around his neck, "Even the talisman has chipped; this one is newly crafted by a sect elder."

"Oh, let me see this talisman," unexpectedly, Qian Zhong reached out to examine it, and Feng Jun, without minding, handed it over candidly.

Qian Zhong scrutinized it briefly, then returned it, "Indeed, it’s extraordinary. Your sect elder is at least a Tribulation Transcending Stage; this talisman can withstand a True Sage strike, and remarkably... it’s a newly crafted talisman."

It’s really convenient talking to intelligent people; Xuanyuan Buqi is smart, and while Qian Zhong might not be as astute, he’s certainly clever.

Feng Jun chuckled, "Whether it’s Tribulation Transcending Stage... is hard to say, but many at Tribulation Transcending Stage fear it might be genuine."

In his mind, Jing Ling must be at least Tribulation Transcending Stage; otherwise, given its precarious state, it couldn’t easily suppress the broken ancient Arrowhead, and it obviously felt apprehensive about the Guardian.

The Guardian himself mentioned that with his previous state, encountering a Body Integration Realm practitioner on Earth would still be overpowering, so he’s likely at least Tribulation Transcending Stage, or perhaps even beyond.

Xuanyuan Buqi pondered aloud, "Do you mean... if we had followed initially, we’d have fallen?"