Free Web NovelChapter 280: Chapter 279: A Gift
Yi Tianyun quickly finished his transactions. He now had everything he needed, including the Concentration Pill. He just had to find a place to read its formula. Afterward, he would be able to refine a batch of Elixir Pills himself. If he gave some to the Merak Sect and the Celestial Extreme Mansion, a large number of disciples would break through to the Core Formation Stage in one fell swoop.
This was especially true for the Merak Sect, which had many disciples at the eighth or ninth level of the Spirit Refining Stage. Refining a batch of these pills would create a large group of new Core Formation Stage Cultivators. He also had the Jade Spirit Stones now, so he could go back and inlay them into the grand array.
This trip had been more than worthwhile; he was quite satisfied.
"Sir, are you not interested in that Celestial Spirit Treasure?" Li Ya asked curiously.
"I’m not particularly interested in that type of Treasure," Yi Tianyun said with a smile. ’What could be faster than killing monsters to level up? As long as there are enough high-level Demon Beasts, I can advance a whole level in just a few days.’
"Very well. In any case, it’s been a pleasure doing business with you," Li Ya said with a smile. She then added, "How about this? Why don’t you stay in one of Star Pavilion’s private rooms for a while, Sir?"
At the same time, she sent him a telepathic message: "Sir, by buying that batch of Jade Spirit Stones, you provoked that person from the Netherworld Empire. He is extremely vicious. I’m afraid you might meet with a mishap if you leave now... You could stay in the private room for a bit and slip away when they aren’t paying attention."
Yi Tianyun narrowed his eyes as he looked at her. He hadn’t expected Li Ya to be so kind as to warn him, and his impression of her immediately improved.
"Miss Li, why are you being so kind as to warn me?" Yi Tianyun replied via telepathy.
"The Netherworld Empire’s infamy is well-known to all; they are extremely domineering. As you are a customer of Star Pavilion, it is our duty to protect you. However, once you leave our premises, we will be powerless to help," Li Ya explained.
Yi Tianyun nodded. ’They really do look out for their customers,’ he thought. ’But the bigger issue is that the Netherworld Empire is just that despicable.’
"Thank you, Miss Li, but I have other important matters to attend to, so that won’t be necessary for now." This was not said telepathically, but out loud for all to hear.
Li Hao, who was watching from the side, paid close attention to their every move. When he heard Yi Tianyun refuse to stay, a cruel smile spread across his face. This was exactly the outcome he had wanted. If Yi Tianyun stayed here, it would be difficult to make a move and a waste of time.
"Sir..." Li Ya started to say something, but he just shook his head, indicating his mind was made up. She could only sigh and didn’t press the matter further. ƒreeωebnovel.ƈom
After bidding farewell, Yi Tianyun walked out without giving Li Hao so much as a glance. Li Hao stared at his back, then immediately followed.
Seeing this, Li Ya could only sigh. There was truly nothing more she could do to help.
Little did she know, this was exactly the kind of situation Yi Tianyun enjoyed. Smashing them to bits with his fists would turn them into a huge wave of experience and Treasures. Why wouldn’t he be happy about that?
Just as he stepped outside, someone immediately blocked his path. It was a person Yi Tianyun recognized: the plain-looking woman who had been competing for the Jade Spirit Stones earlier. She stood right in front of him.
"Can I help you?" Yi Tianyun looked her up and down as his Eye of Investigation immediately revealed her details.
Mysterious Woman: Third Level of the Core Formation Stage. Face is disguised. Wears a Low-Grade Soul Artifact Treasure Robe. Main Martial Arts: Celestial Spirit Finger, Celestial Spirit Step. Defeat will drop Celestial Spirit Talisman, Celestial Spirit Finger, Celestial Spirit Step, or a Fifth-Grade Divine Rune (one of these will drop randomly).
The third level of the Core Formation Stage was quite impressive; her cultivation wasn’t weak at all. But she looked so ordinary that she would be hard to spot in a crowd. Her aura was clearly so well-concealed that it was impossible to gauge the true extent of her cultivation under normal circumstances.
If not for his Eye of Investigation, he wouldn’t have been able to sense anything with a normal glance. He would have had to forcefully probe her.
’The key is the drop items, which are all related to ’Celestial Spirit’... Could she be from the Spirit Race?’
’The Eye of Investigation can’t determine someone’s race; that’s too specific, so I can’t be certain. Maybe it will show that information after an upgrade. Still, judging by this, the woman in front of me must be a member of the Spirit Race.’
’If she weren’t from the Spirit Race, she probably wouldn’t have disguised herself.’
"Sir, I was wondering if you would be willing to part with two of your Jade Spirit Stones? I can trade other items for them." The woman’s voice was very pleasant, enough to stir one’s heart.
Her tone was sincere and she seemed to be in a hurry.
"Oh? And what do you plan to trade for them?" Yi Tianyun’s interest was piqued, mainly because she was from the Spirit Race. If she weren’t, he couldn’t have been bothered to deal with her.
Thinking of the Spirit Race reminded him of Xiao Qingxuan. He wondered how she was doing now.
"I can inscribe Divine Runes for you, anything up to the fifth grade!" the woman said in a low voice.
"Anything up to the fifth grade?" Yi Tianyun narrowed his eyes at her. ’Those words alone prove she’s a Fifth-Grade Divine Rune Master. As expected of the Spirit Race, to reach the level of a Fifth-Grade Divine Rune Master at such a young age.’
"Yes, I don’t need many, just two Jade Spirit Stones. In return, I can inscribe four Divine Runes of the fifth grade or lower for you. How about it?" the woman said anxiously. "Or I can add in some Soul Artifacts. I’m in a great hurry!" freёwebnovel.com
"Is that so..." Yi Tianyun looked at her and smiled faintly. "I don’t need any payment from you. Just tell me one thing, and I will hand over two Jade Spirit Stones!"
"What is it?" The woman looked at him suspiciously. She had no idea what information she could possibly provide.
"What is the current situation of the Spirit Race?" Yi Tianyun asked.
The moment he finished speaking, the woman froze. A cold glint flashed in her eyes, mixed with shock, but her tone remained calm and unmoved. "I don’t know anything about the Spirit Race you mentioned, Sir. I am only here to trade under these conditions. Are you willing?"
Her tone had turned cold in an instant. She seemed to have become extremely wary of Yi Tianyun, but because she needed the Jade Spirit Stones, she couldn’t leave right away.
"It seems you’re unwilling to talk." Yi Tianyun smiled nonchalantly. "I actually have a friend in the Spirit Race and just wanted to ask about her. No need to be so tense. Since you’re not willing to say, I won’t force you. Alright then, come with me."
After the woman followed him into a room, Yi Tianyun turned to face her.
He then held out his hand and gestured. "Hand me your Storage Ring. I’ll put the Jade Spirit Stones inside for you."
The woman was stunned. She could hardly believe it. ’He’s willing to give me the Jade Spirit Stones even though I didn’t answer his question?’
However, she didn’t dwell on it and immediately handed over her Storage Ring. Yi Tianyun transferred the Jade Spirit Stones into it, then handed it back to her, saying, "There you go. Take it."
’I feel like I can trust this woman,’ Yi Tianyun thought. ’Although the Spirit Race’s situation is dire right now, with traitors appearing and all, I don’t believe she is one of them. The reason is simple: at least she didn’t try to rob me, and the price she offered was very fair. Yi Tianyun was never stingy with his generosity toward those who were polite to him.’
"This..." The woman was stunned when she saw the Jade Spirit Stones lying in her Storage Ring. She hadn’t expected Yi Tianyun to actually give them to her. But she didn’t overthink it. She immediately shoved another Storage Ring into Yi Tianyun’s hand and said, "This is your payment... It’s not much, it’s all I have for now. I’ll repay you properly in the future!"
With that, she turned and left without the slightest hesitation.
Yi Tianyun checked the ring and found quite a few Soul Artifacts and some Divine Rune Talismans inside. The total value was more than enough to pay for two Jade Spirit Stones!
