Chapter 1283: Chapter 1282: The Qiutang Clan’s Secret Chamber
Su Changfeng chuckled lightly, considering the young girl was just underage, always talking about getting married. Fortunately, this is the Tianyuan Continent; if it were their world, people wouldn’t know what to think of Su Changfeng.
"Actually, you have other choices," Qiutang Yu’er said calmly.
"It’s already troublesome enough to have you with me; do you have the nerve to say such things?" Su Changfeng said with a smile.
"The Qiutang Clan has a secret chamber. Xingluo has never given up searching for it, but in the whole world, I’m the only one who knows about it," Qiutang Yu’er replied.
Upon hearing this, Su Changfeng showed interest.
He didn’t doubt Qiutang Yu’er’s words. After all, the Qiutang Clan was so powerful back then. Having a secret chamber wouldn’t be surprising. The Qiutang Clan’s secret chamber must contain many valuable things, and the fact that Xingluo has searched for it for so many years proves its worth.
"Do you have any conditions, like wanting to become my apprentice?" Su Changfeng asked.
Qiutang Yu’er shook her head and said, "No, if you can help me achieve the Sixth Rank, I’ll tell you the specific location of the secret chamber."
In Su Changfeng’s eyes, the Sixth Rank was nothing much. He could just give her a few Red Fruits, and perhaps within half a year, he could successfully make Qiutang Yu’er a sixth-rank expert.
However, without seeing them with his own eyes, he couldn’t be sure whether the items in the secret chamber would be comparable to the Red Fruits.
Red Fruits are limited in number, so he wouldn’t take them out easily.
"Do you think, given your situation, you’re in a position to negotiate terms with me? Without me, you know what fate awaits you, don’t you?" Su Changfeng said.
"If there’s no way to get revenge, what does it matter what fate awaits me? Or do you think I care deeply?" Qiutang Yu’er replied without backing down.
Uh...
This little girl is a cunning sprite, persistent, immune to reason, often leaving Su Changfeng helpless. Although he was in his early teens himself, fooling her was entirely out of the question.
Amid their conversation, Wang Junyi finally returned, looking pleased, having apparently extorted quite a bit from the Pei Family.
"Master, you’re back! Guess how much I just got from the Pei Family?"
Su Changfeng was never interested in money, and seeing Wang Junyi’s pleased expression only made him feel embarrassed.
Su Changfeng glanced at Qiutang Yu’er, then directly asked Wang Junyi, "Do you know about the Qiutang Clan’s secret chamber?"
"Qiutang Clan’s secret chamber?" Wang Junyi was taken aback, seemingly surprised by Su Changfeng’s sudden question, then looked at Qiutang Yu’er and honestly replied, "Master, even if the Qiutang Clan has a secret chamber, how would I know."
"If the Qiutang Clan really has a secret chamber, what do you think might be inside?" Su Changfeng asked directly in front of Qiutang Yu’er.
Wang Junyi pondered, considering the Qiutang Clan was second only to Xingluo, with many towns under their control and influence that spanned Xingluo. If they had a secret chamber, it must contain wealth unimaginable.
"Master." Wang Junyi whispered, "If the Qiutang Clan has a secret chamber, it must be filled with wealth unimaginable."
Su Changfeng nodded at the words, wealth unimaginable likely meant money, yet money never interested him, even in his own world. Despite Earth and Tianyuan Continent being different, wealth doesn’t change much. If it were merely money, he naturally wouldn’t pursue it.
"Is it just money then?" Su Changfeng spoke, unable to hide his disappointment.
"Master, it couldn’t just be money; it must contain rare treasures, divine weapons, and such. But can you be sure the Qiutang Clan really has a secret chamber?" Wang Junyi remarked, glancing at Qiutang Yu’er.
Qiutang Yu’er snorted dismissively, "Ignorant, even now Xingluo City is constantly searching for the secret chamber; the fact you haven’t heard only shows your ignorance."
Wang Junyi looked at Qiutang Yu’er, somewhat displeased, but said nothing. No matter what, given his current status, he really couldn’t access such things.
What transpired in the Qiutang Clan back then, the outside world knew nothing, only Xingluo’s high ranks probably knew the truth.
"I know my current status really limits my exposure, but just wait and see. Someday, I’ll become one of Xingluo’s high ranks," Wang Junyi said defiantly to Qiutang Yu’er.
To be among Xingluo’s high ranks requires significant strength, but with a master like Su Changfeng, Wang Junyi believed he could eventually become a powerful expert.
Qiutang Yu’er smiled slightly; while she couldn’t predict Wang Junyi’s future, given the current situation, Wang Junyi indeed had a great chance to become one of Xingluo’s high ranks.
After advancing two ranks, he reached the fifth rank, a speed of strength improvement beyond ordinary people.
Qiutang Yu’er revealed the secret chamber primarily to entice Su Changfeng, hoping it would lead to becoming his apprentice.
Now had no doubt, at this moment, Su Changfeng was undoubtedly her best chance to enter Xingluo; she must grasp this opportunity, as meeting a strong expert is rare, even at a certain cost, it is worthwhile.
"Alright, even if the Qiutang Clan really has a secret chamber, how can you be sure it contains something I need? If it’s just money, I’m not interested," Su Changfeng questioned Qiutang Yu’er.
"Although I don’t know what’s inside, I’m certain it contains items suitable for crafting your Life-bound Magical Artifact. The stronger the artifact, the more it can enhance your strength; even the most powerful, if it can possess a rare life-bound artifact, it can greatly increase their cultivation," Qiutang Yu’er explained.
Regarding the Life-bound Magical Artifact, Su Changfeng previously heard from Wang Junyi but didn’t inquire further. Hearing Qiutang Yu’er’s words now made him realize its importance.
Clearly, the Life-bound Magical Artifact was important, not the optional item he previously thought.
Su Changfeng didn’t speak, returning to his room; regarding accepting Qiutang Yu’er as an apprentice, he had to think carefully. The Qiutang Clan was undeniably troublesome, once involved, he’d inevitably be drawn into any issues, thus weighing the pros and cons was essential.
"You’re very lucky." After Su Changfeng left, Qiutang Yu’er said to Wang Junyi.
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