Chapter 385.2: Youre a Bit Poor, Ill Just Borrow 1.05 Billion Spirit Stones

Chapter 385.2: You're a Bit Poor, I'll Just Borrow 1.05 Billion Spirit Stones

Jiang Lingsu sat before her dressing table and glanced sideways at Qi Yuan. "Senior Brother, hurry up and get ready. We're going to the Nascent Soul Banquet—huh? Where did he just go?"

Qi Yuan never understood why she bothered wearing makeup when she was already such a natural beauty with flawless skin. The women on Arch Star were a different story. Some of them, such as Wu Qi, could genuinely improve their appearance by an entire level through makeup.

He explained casually, "I went and killed someone. Then, I used the Ten-Slay Tyrant Fist to wipe out a clan and rectify the atmosphere of the cultivation world. Cloud Heaven City's atmosphere is terrible."

The Ten-Slay Tyrant Fist wasn't a spell but a martial technique. What surprised Qi Yuan was the uniqueness of martial arts.

According to records, Yang Spirits who entered certain special regions would have their cultivation suppressed by one major realm. Likewise, practitioners from other special systems would also suffer suppression when entering the cultivation world. However, as the Martial God of Ten Thousand Paths, Qi Yuan was exempt from such restrictions. He retained the combat power of a Martial God, which was equivalent to a Yang Spirit.

"Oh, so you were killing bad people." Jiang Lingsu wasn't surprised. "Senior Brother, quick, look at my makeup. How does it look?"

He objectively assessed. "You would look better without it."

She rolled her eyes. "I have to completely overshadow Qiong Yunting today!"

He laughed. "Why bother competing with a bro?"

"What? A bro?" Jiang Lingsu froze briefly before understanding his meaning. Covering her mouth, she laughed. "Senior Brother, you're really good with words. Later at the banquet, try to talk a bit more if you can!"

She recalled that her senior brother's tongue was far sharper than hers.

"I'm socially anxious. I'll just find a corner, eat snacks, and watch the drama."

"Huh?" Jiang Lingsu thought for a moment. "I'll keep you company."

***

The Nascent Soul Banquet was bustling with excitement. Not only had numerous young cultivators arrived, but many older-generation cultivators had also come. Representatives from Cloud Heaven City and the major powers of Helan Province were all present.

The star of the banquet was Wang Yunteng, the young master of the Wang Clan. Rumor had it that when he was born, a heavenly fragrance filled the air, and a white deer arrived bearing spiritual nectar. He had long been regarded as the Wang Clan's hope.

"Haa... Wang Yunteng is the same age as me, yet he's already reached the Nascent Soul realm. We're no longer on the same level..."

"The Wang Clan has produced a true qilin. Their fortune will prosper for a thousand years!"

"I heard the Wang Clan has an important announcement to make during this banquet."

"What announcement?"

"I heard it's related to the legendary Blood-Clothed Sword God!"

"Hiss! A Yin Spirit powerhouse!"

The guests continually showered praise.

Wang Yunteng held Qiong Yunting in his arms, his expression proud and arrogant. No one found that strange. Young people were naturally allowed a bit of arrogance.

Qiong Yunting's gaze constantly swept across the guests. When she spotted a familiar figure, she immediately walked over. "Little Sister, you've finally arrived! I have been waiting forever for you to arrive. Everyone, this is Jiang Lingsu of the Jiang Clan, one of my closest friends!"

"Someone from the Jiang Clan? Wang Yunteng truly has influence. The Jiang Clan is from another province, yet they still sent representatives."

"Is that even worth mentioning? Every notable clan and sect in Helan Province is here."

"Speaking of which, isn't it strange? Why hasn't anyone from the Feng Clan arrived?"

The Feng Clan was the strongest force in Cloud Heaven City. Behind them stood the Phoenix Palace, one of the top three powers in Helan Province. Being in the same city, their gifts should have arrived long ago. Their absence was strange.

"The Feng Clan has always been arrogant. Saving their entrance for the finale isn't unusual."

The guests discussed among themselves.

Qiong Yunting, meanwhile, focused entirely on Jiang Lingsu. After all, this was one of the rare opportunities she had to outshine her. "Little Sister, your dao companion is truly handsome and talented. Who would've thought a flood dragon could emerge from a tiny place like the Hundred Nations?"

On the surface, she was praising Qi Yuan's talent. In reality, she was mocking his origins.

Sure enough, upon hearing that Qi Yuan came from the Hundred Nations, many guests who had considered befriending him immediately lost interest. The Hundred Nations did not even possess even a single Violet Palace. Had it not been for the events involving the Bright Palace, many of them wouldn't even know the place existed.

Hearing Qiong Yunting deliberately refer to her senior brother as her dao companion, Jiang Lingsu blushed. But she had no time to explain.

Instead, she proudly declared, "Big Sister, you are right. My Senior Brother is a true dragon. He even made it onto the Eastern Lands Prodigy List!"

Only the strongest young generation in the Eastern Lands could enter that list.

"A prodigy from the Eastern Lands Prodigy List?"

"Qi Yuan? Never heard of him."

"The name sounds familiar. Though, I don't think that person was one of the younger generation."

The strongest young cultivators on the rankings were only Nascent Soul realm experts, with most being Core Formation cultivators.

Qiong Yunting was slightly stunned. She hadn't expected Jiang Lingsu to hide such important information until now. Clearly, she had been saving it to steal the spotlight.

Still, Qiong Yunting sighed regretfully. "What a pity. Wang Yunteng was in seclusion a few years ago. Had he participated in the Eastern Lands Prodigy Rankings, he would have easily placed among the top three."

Jiang Lingsu inwardly rolled her eyes repeatedly. Normally, she couldn't be bothered competing with Qiong Yunting, but she couldn’t allow that woman to insult her senior brother!

Just as she was about to respond, Qi Yuan chimed in, "Miss Qiong, earlier today, you said that if I attended this banquet, you and Wang Yunteng would lend me some spirit stones to help me through my current difficulties. I won't waste any more words. I've already offered my congratulations. Now, where are the spirit stones?"

He planned to borrow the money and leave.

Qiong Yunting froze. She hadn't expected him to bring it up so directly. His skin was truly thick. Is he really someone from the Eastern Lands Prodigy List?

She smiled gracefully. "The Jiang Clan's businesses in Cloud Heaven City have encountered some difficulties. Since Lingsu and I are sisters, I'll certainly help whenever needed. How much do you need? I will do everything within her power to help resolve your troubles."

The surrounding cultivators all looked at Qi Yuan with strange expressions. He came here to borrow money?

"Hmm..." Qi Yuan thought for a moment. "I did some calculations. The Wang Clan's assets are worth roughly one billion spirit stones. The Qiong Clan is worth about fifty million. To be honest, you're a bit poor. You don't really have many spirit stones. So I won't make outrageous demands. I'll just borrow 1.05 billion spirit stones."

Many people gasped. No way, he really came here to borrow money?!

If anything, Qi Yuan looked more like he had come to crash the banquet.