Chapter 316: Chapter 316: The Four Great Elders of the Ten Thousand Treasures Tower
However, after hearing Chu Qingyun’s plan, Qin Ya shook her head.
"It’s a good idea, but have you considered what happens if you go to that life-and-death challenge and can’t win? You could actually die."
"It’s not worth risking your life just to earn some Primordial Spirit Liquid. I know you want to buy a Tier Four Spiritual Medicine. We can just lend you the Primordial Spirit Liquid, and you can pay us back slowly later."
Qin Ya looked at Chu Qingyun and said seriously.
"Don’t worry, I know my limits. I would never joke around with my own life. I’m confident about this," Chu Qingyun said self-assuredly.
Unless he was absolutely desperate with no other choice, Chu Qingyun didn’t want to take the Qin Family’s Primordial Spirit Liquid.
Favors tied your tongue, and charity tied your hands.
He, Qin Ya, and even Elder Qin had always helped each other. While it was hard to say who had helped whom more, their relationship had always been a balanced, equal partnership of give and take.
But if he were to take the Qin Family’s Primordial Spirit Liquid for no good reason just to buy a Tier Four Spiritual Medicine, even if Qin Ya and Elder Qin didn’t mind, Chu Qingyun would still feel he owed them a great debt.
Given his personality, that was something he was unwilling to do.
Qin Ya tried to persuade him a few more times, but Chu Qingyun remained firm, leaving her both angry and anxious. In the end, however, she could only nod helplessly and agree.
Just then, a group of more than ten people approached from outside the small courtyard.
The man leading them appeared to be in his forties or fifties, his temples slightly graying. With a dark, fierce expression, he stormed directly into the courtyard, radiating aggression.
"You’re Chu Qingyun?"
The moment the leader entered, his eyes locked onto Chu Qingyun, a menacing glint appearing in them as his overbearing aura flared.
With only Chu Qingyun and Qin Ya in the courtyard, he naturally singled out Chu Qingyun at a glance.
"I am. And who are you?"
Chu Qingyun also stood up, staring at the man as he spoke in a low voice.
The man’s demeanor made it clear he hadn’t come with good intentions, so Chu Qingyun didn’t bother being polite either.
"Who am I? Hmph, you dare to ask who I am!?"
As the man spoke, a terrifying aura suddenly erupted from his body.
In an instant, the entire courtyard became incredibly oppressive, and the expression of everyone present couldn’t help but change.
Chu Qingyun, the target of this pressure, felt it most intensely. He was like a small boat in a raging storm, struggling to stay afloat and in danger of capsizing at any moment.
This man’s aura was even stronger than that of the Earth Spirit Realm’s Grand Commander Chu Yu!
"Second Elder! Chu Qingyun is a Guard General of the Great Xia Dragon Guards! Are you trying to provoke the Great Xia Dragon Guards? Do you want to bring eternal damnation upon your entire Dong Family and the Ten Thousand Treasures Tower!?"
Qin Ya shot to her feet, stepping between Chu Qingyun and the man as she shouted sternly.
Killing a Martial Spirit Realm expert from the Great Xia Dragon Guards, if done sneakily outside the County City without causing a major incident, might not provoke a huge reaction from them.
But inside the County City, it was a different story.
Never mind a Martial Spirit Realm expert; even a Martial Master Level member of the Great Xia Dragon Guards couldn’t be killed casually within the County City. Doing so would be like poking a hornet’s nest.
Given the Great Xia Dragon Guards’ consistently aggressive and domineering style, they would definitely retaliate!
That was why, despite having the power to crush Chu Qingyun completely, the man hadn’t dared to attack him directly after entering.
And Chu Qingyun, too, instantly figured out his identity.
’Second Elder...’
’He must be Dong Mingfan’s grandfather, the Second Elder of the Ten Thousand Treasures Tower, the Celestial Spirit Realm expert Dong Jingshan!’
’To think, just as we were discussing how to make a profit from the Dong Family’s life-and-death challenge, the man himself shows up.’
At that moment, three people stepped out from the group that had come with Dong Jingshan.
"Second Elder, calm your anger. Surely you don’t actually intend to make a move against the Great Xia Dragon Guards?"
"Hmph. Second Brother, if you want to kill him, we certainly won’t stop you. But when the Great Xia Dragon Guards come looking for answers, don’t blame us for handing you over."
"Hehe, let’s all calm down, calm down. Let’s not forget why we’re here. Business first, business first..."
The three of them, whether by blocking or persuading, finally managed to make Second Elder Dong Jingshan stand down for the moment. He unwillingly withdrew his aura.
However, upon seeing these three, Qin Ya’s brow furrowed, and her expression turned extremely serious. "May I ask why the four Elders have come here together?"
Hearing this, Chu Qingyun’s eyebrows raised slightly.
’I didn’t expect these four to be the Ten Thousand Treasures Tower’s four Celestial Spirit Realm Elders. From the looks of it, they’re not here for a friendly chat...’
"Miss Qin Ya, the four of us have come because we have business with you."
"But first, I’d like to ask: what is *he* doing here?"
Second Elder Dong Jingshan said, pointing at Chu Qingyun.
"Young Master Chu is here to discuss business, which has nothing to do with you." Qin Ya’s tone had become a bit stiff, clearly showing her displeasure with Dong Jingshan’s aggressive attitude.
"The four of us are Elders of the Ten Thousand Treasures Tower. If there is business to discuss, how could it have nothing to do with us?" Dong Jingshan sneered, retorting.
Unlike the Four Great Clans, the Ten Thousand Treasures Tower had a more complex structure, so only its four Celestial Spirit Realm experts were honored with the title of Elder.
In day-to-day matters, these four held immense power over all aspects of the Ten Thousand Treasures Tower.
"You... What exactly are you trying to say?" Qin Ya was somewhat speechless, asking through gritted teeth.
"Nothing special. My meaning is this: from now on, the Ten Thousand Treasures Tower will not do any business with people like him. From this day forward, Chu Qingyun can forget about buying anything from the Ten Thousand Treasures Tower!"
After Dong Jingshan finished speaking, he exchanged glances with the other three Elders. A meaningful smile appeared on all four of their faces.
"Second Elder, are you saying I don’t even have the authority to decide on such a small matter? Are you trying to mix your personal grudges with the official business of the Ten Thousand Treasures Tower?" Qin Ya’s expression darkened even further.
"Personal grudges? Official business?"
"Haha, fine! Since you claim this is a personal grudge, why don’t you ask the other three Elders what they think about this matter?" Dong Jingshan said with a triumphant look, laughing aloud.
"My opinion is the same as Second Brother’s. From now on, the Ten Thousand Treasures Tower is forbidden from having any dealings with Chu Qingyun!"
"I agree."
"Hehe, Niece Qin Ya, we all prosper by staying united. It’s not worth causing conflict amongst ourselves over a mere outsider."
The Great Elder, Third Elder, and Fourth Elder all spoke one after another.
Although their tones differed, the four of them had clearly united. Not a single one of them supported Qin Ya!
