"Wait..."
"Chen Xun, for forty billion mid-grade spirit stones, the Immortal Palace can be sold to you, and I can make this decision," Yin Tianshou interrupted Chen Xun before he could finish speaking, as if he already knew what Chen Xun wanted to say. "This is already the lowest price. If you're still not satisfied, you'll have to look elsewhere."
"Moo?!" Black Bull, startled at the front, had been eavesdropping on the conversation and only this sentence caught its attention!
Little Crane was also delighted, realizing they had saved a whole ten billion mid-grade spirit stones. With the savings, they could push their fourth brother to the Void Refinement phase, a huge gain.
Little Chi let out a low growl, feeling quite excited. It had immediately taken a liking to the safety of the Immaculate Immortal Ridge, especially since it was under the protection of the Immortal Palace.
What is the Immortal Palace? It's one of the forces under the Nine Heavens Immortal Alliance, one of the rule-makers!
They all fell silent at the same time, turning to look at Chen Xun and Yin Tianshou, their eyes filled with a peculiar affection.
Chen Xun felt reassured after hearing this. "Senior, shall we go deeper for a look?"
"Alright." Yin Tianshou nodded, flipping his palm, and the treasure shuttle began to roar again.
The outline of the Immaculate Immortal Ridge became clearer before their eyes, with various pavilions built along the mountainside, exuding an ancient charm.
Several large peaks had black-gold palaces standing on them, all part of the facilities included with the purchase, crafted by master refiners from Li Chen Island.
Various cultivation grounds were fully equipped, with elemental mountains and stones of gold, wood, water, fire, and earth, as well as lakes and streams stretching as far as the eye could see.
Especially the ridge on the main peak, towering into the clouds, blocking out the sun, making it impossible to see clearly from the air.
Chen Xun watched from the treasure shuttle, his lips dry and tongue parched, at the sight of so many thousand-year-old Crane Spirit Trees.
The vast lake beneath the mountain range even connected to the underground sea, perfect for boating and fishing.
The Boundary-breaking Ship could dock in the lake, no longer needing to be stored in the primordial spirit like a magical artifact.
Chen Xun and his companions grew increasingly satisfied with what they saw. The high price was justified; it truly was a holy land for cultivation.
Black Bull's gaze suddenly turned sharp, noticing two other large arrays within the area.
Even the spiritual energy outside the Immaculate Immortal Ridge was completely cut off, only entering but not exiting, meaning no one could suddenly force their way in using spiritual energy coordinates.
Especially the mountains and lakes within the Immortal Ridge, where the spiritual energy seemed to be constantly shifting, making it impossible to record!
The more Black Bull observed, the more astonished it became. Not to mention the concentration of spiritual qi here, the safety alone was leagues above Trash Island. What they needed most now was a secure place to develop.
Black Bull glanced at Chen Xun, who sensed the look and subtly nodded.
Chen Xun smiled slightly, turning to Yin Tianshou. "Senior, we'll take this property. Thank you for your kindness. Please accept these as well."
With that, he produced a storage ring filled with valuable resources for cultivating immortality.
To think of this senior as an ordinary person after negotiating a ten billion spirit stone discount would be foolish.
"These things aren't necessary. I understand your intentions. Meeting is fate, and exchanging resources would be beneath us," Yin Tianshou responded calmly, not even glancing at the storage ring. "I also know your wealth far exceeds mine, but Chen Xun, you seem uneasy. Is there a great enemy ahead?"
As his words fell, the treasure shuttle plunged into silence, the sound of wind and breathing vanished completely.
The four figures' auras changed dramatically, their gazes sharp, though they looked elsewhere, saying nothing.
Chen Xun slowly met Yin Tianshou's eyes and nodded heavily. "Yes, but we haven't broken any rules, so we can't tell you much, Senior."
Yin Tianshou's eyes were deep, gazing into the distance. "If you stay on the island, no one will dare touch you. Even if a Great Ascension Venerable comes, they must tread carefully!"
"If a Tribulation Crossing Venerable descends, the Immortal Palace will send someone to deal with them. If they dare harm the island's creatures, one will die for killing one, ten for killing ten. Even if they flee to the Void Land, they won't survive."
His steady voice flowed like a mountain stream, but each word carried the weight of a thousand pounds, echoing like thunder, filled with unparalleled majesty and dominance.
His words lingered in the air, making the surrounding atmosphere heavy, imparting an invisible sense of oppression.
Yin Tianshou's tone was neither arrogant nor gentle, but full of confidence and solemnity, inspiring a deep sense of awe.
Chen Xun and his companions couldn't help but take a deep breath, shaken to the core. This elder must have an extraordinary background; such presence couldn't be faked.
Yin Tianshou's white hair fluttered as he looked directly at Chen Xun. "But those strong ones have many tricks, knowing how to avoid the iron rules. Once you leave the island, life and death are in fate's hands, so be extremely cautious."
A strange emotion surged in Chen Xun's heart as he solemnly bowed. "Thank you for your guidance, Senior!"
"Black Bull."
"Moo~"
"Once this matter is settled, if I have time, I'll teach you the way of talisman arrays. If you can't learn it, so be it, haha."
Yin Tianshou's imposing aura vanished, replaced by a cheerful demeanor. "Let's go back to the Li Chen Immortal Palace. There are still some things to arrange for the change of ownership of the Immaculate Immortal Ridge."
"Senior, wait!" Little Crane timidly shouted, running to the front. "Why are you treating us so well, Senior? If you have any purpose, please let us know in advance, and we'll do our best to fulfill it."
After speaking, Little Crane stepped back, clinging tightly to her eldest brother's sleeve. There's no such thing as someone being nice to you for no reason in this world, except for the eldest brother.
"Little Crane, how can you speak to the senior like that?!" Chen Xun suddenly scolded, then looked up with a calm smile. "Senior, this is my younger sister. She's a bit naive, please don't take offense."
Little Chi instantly became tense. Sister Crane was a bit too impulsive. Dealing with such an old monster and someone with an Immortal Palace background would be as easy as snapping their fingers.
Its eyes darted around, already thinking of escape routes on the treasure shuttle, inadvertently making its expression turn sly.
Yin Tianshou waved his hand, not angered, and smiled at Little Crane. "What is this young lady's name?"
"Nangong Heling."
"Then your real name is Nangong Chen Xun?"
"Senior... I... I'm just Chen Xun."
Chen Xun was taken aback, his eyes widening slightly. Did someone really ask such a bizarre question?!
Little Crane lowered her head further, but the curve of her lips betrayed her amusement at her brother's expression.
Yin Tianshou seemed to understand, responding, "I have no purpose, just seeing you reminds me of my younger days."
His expression softened as he gently stroked his beard.
Chen Xun and his companions froze, the atmosphere on the treasure shuttle becoming subtly awkward, with no one speaking.
Chen Xun had done something similar before, with a young man named Meng Sheng. He wondered if he was doing well now. If he truly was someone with great fortune, he should have reached the grand world by now!
Whoosh~~~
The treasure shuttle sped towards the Li Chen Immortal Palace, the scenery changing rapidly as their thoughts drifted far away.
