Big Data Cultivation
Chapter 980 - Chapter 980 Chapter 980 Wealthy and Overbearing (2nd Update)

Chapter 980: Chapter 980: Wealthy and Overbearing (2nd Update) Chapter 980: Chapter 980: Wealthy and Overbearing (2nd Update) As the confrontation reached this stage, the truth was nearly fully uncovered; it all seemed to be personal actions taken by Daoist Hu.

And Shen Qingyi, who had remained silent, also coolly stated, “This person’s potential in Kunlun has pretty much been drained.”

That is to say, Daoist Hu’s situation was somewhat similar to Cai Chunfeng’s, only that Cai Chunfeng was completely hopeless, while he, theoretically, still had further potential.

Daoist Hu was very clear about his own future, so he intended to take advantage while he was still a Kunlun Disciple and seek some benefits.

Yu Baiyi looked at him coldly, “Speak honestly, how many benefits have you received from Bai Chuanmu? If you tell the truth, I might consider sparing your family… If you think you can cover it up, you can try.”

This was not an empty threat to intimidate others; Kunlun was famously ruthless in its actions, fierce with outsiders, and even fiercer with its own turncoats. Exterminating one’s entire clan was not an idle claim; there would be no discounts given.

That’s right, we’re in a society ruled by laws now; killing requires a life for a life, but just as Feng Jun has unconventional methods, so does Kunlun.

Hesitating for a moment, Daoist Hu finally sighed, “An initial payment of five million US Dollars, the rest… hasn’t been calculated yet.”

“Damn it!” Zhuang Haoyun was so furious he nearly fainted. Though merely a Cultivator with no place to speak here, he couldn’t help himself, “Just for over thirty million, you sold my Zhuang Family’s ancestral treasure… If you’re lacking this money, just say it, can’t I afford to give it to you?”

Hearing this, Feng Tianyang also coldly sneered, “Who here couldn’t shell out that amount of money? Selling a Magical Treasure for such a small sum… are you joking?”

Ever since Daoist Hu learned of Bai Mu’s true identity, he knew his own death was certain. What he was concerned about now was only his family, especially his elderly mother–he could not drag them down with him.

So he couldn’t care less about anything else and loudly responded, “There would be another five million US Dollars to follow… maybe even more, and I could live in Merrick, far from Huaxia!”

If a damaged Magical Treasure was sold for ten million US Dollars, at the very least it wouldn’t make people suspect his head was waterlogged. And his eager cooperation in making things difficult for Zhuang Haoyun, for Mr. White, also had an explanation–if he could extract more treasures, he would earn even more.

Tang Wenji scoffed disdainfully, “Then, the Cultivation Techniques of Kunlun would be leaked out, truly worthy of a Daoist Sect leader… Are you planning to become the global leader of Daoist Sects?”

“It’s not what you think,” Daoist Hu’s face flushed crimson, “I just want to avoid trouble and live a good second half of my life! I do have feelings for Kunlun, I would never do such despicable deeds!”

Tang Wenji didn’t hesitate to retort, “The things you have done are already beneath pigs and dogs… Keep being stubborn with me, do you really think only Kunlun can kill your entire family?”

Maoshan does not have a tradition of calling for executions, but given her hatred for Kunlun, if she really wanted to act… it wouldn’t be impossible to find help.

“Little Celestial Master, please calm your anger,” Yu Baiyi had to mediate, as he never saw her as anything significant, but at this moment, he had to address her as Little Celestial Master, “Our Kunlun’s Cultivation Techniques require corresponding resources… they are not so easily leaked.”

Tang Wenji, having argued out of character, sneered, “He dared to sell Magical Treasures, so what’s the harm in stealing a bit of resources?”

Yu Baiyi’s liver trembled with anger, thinking even if her father met me, he wouldn’t dare speak like this, but since she was on good terms with Sage Feng, he had no choice but to grit his teeth and endure, not even daring to argue back, else it would make things worse.

Feng Jun turned to the Grand Elder, “Elder Tang, do you have any doubts about this affair?”

If you have no doubts, then give us an explanation.

“This person…” the Grand Elder pointed at Daoist Hu, “deserves death!”

With a flash of white light in Yu Baiyi’s hands, Daoist Hu’s head had already fallen. He raised his hand, levitating the severed head without a word.

The Grand Elder gave a salute to Feng Jun, “Sage Feng, please excuse us, we must take this head back as a warning.”

“It doesn’t matter,” Feng Jun waved his hand indifferently and declared, “Take the body as well; I have no use for these things.”

That’s right, what use would you have for these things anyway, to eat the flesh? The Grand Elder sighed internally.

However, he also knew that the other party was implying that the next step was for him to offer compensation.

After some thought, he said, “So, to express Kunlun’s apologies, we are willing to compensate with two… five Spirit Stones.”

He knew Feng Jun had a large appetite, and today he had seen the legendary Spirit Beast Bag–a Storage Bag capable of holding living creatures, which Kunlun did not possess, but they had heard of such treasures before.

So he gritted his teeth and paid the price, his heart bleeding at the loss–this was a great setback.

You should be satisfied now, right?

However, what puzzled him was that everyone on the other side… yes, every single person, was looking at him with a strange gaze, as if watching the ramblings of a madman.

“”””

Ultimately, it was Elder Qiou who took into consideration his advanced years. With a swift move of his body, he revealed the defensive formation behind him, and with a chuckle, he addressed the gathering, “Elder Tang, do you see this formation? Its core is composed of ten Spirit Stones.”

The Great Elder blinked his eyes and took a careful look, with a face full of bewilderment, “What… what formation is this?”

“Defensive formation,” someone from Wangwu chimed in. After all, these two clans had a good relationship, and he couldn’t bear to see the Great Elder remain at a loss, “It can withstand the attacks of an Ascendant for ten minutes.”

The Great Elder’s gaze turned blank, and only after a long while did he slowly nod and ask vaguely, “Is that so? The attacks of an Ascendant are indeed hard to fend off. Ten Spirit Stones seem reasonable… What does FengJun imply by setting up this formation?”

Finally seizing her chance, Guan Shanyue spoke out loud, “Naturally, it is to avoid any accidental injuries to all of us in case a fight breaks out.”

The Great Elder almost spat out blood. I grudgingly parted with five Spirit Stones as a sign of Kunlun’s sincerity, yet you take out ten Spirit Stones just to… prevent accidental injuries?

Five Spirit Stones is truly no small amount. Just look at Dong Zenghong to understand; as a descendant of the Ghost Valley Sect, he strives earnestly for a single Spirit Stone to no avail–and among his lineage, there are those capable of raising a kingdom with a word or toppling one with a mere phrase.

Seeing his expression, Tang Wenji felt triumphant, “Elder Tang, Kunlun’s sincerity… seems a bit lacking.”

Elder Tang looked at her, and she seemed even younger in comparison, yet he didn’t lose his temper, “Then, what do you think… would adequately demonstrate sincerity?”

“At the very least, compensate with two Magical Treasures,” Tang Wenji answered as if it were a matter of fact, “When plotting to seize someone else’s belongings, it’s basic to repay double.”

“Two Magical Treasures?” The Great Elder felt his heart sink. The cost was indeed hefty.

As hefty as the price might be, it wasn’t unbearable. Over the past few centuries, Kunlun had indeed amassed many valuable items. However, one could imagine that what Feng Tianyang had taken included the quintessence of it all–the lesser Magic Artifacts and Magical Treasures weren’t even coveted by Kunlun Disciples.

In the Great Elder’s mind, the bottom line was to part with two Magic Artifacts, and take note, it was Magic Artifacts not Magical Treasures–for Magical Treasures, Kunlun had but a few.

But that was just the bottom line. Still, he sought to negotiate, so he turned to Feng Jun, “FengJun, please say a word.”

“No need,” Feng Jun dismissed with a wave of his hand, decisively stating, “I’ve invited friends here as witnesses. The fair words of everyone here, I will certainly accept. If the Little Celestial Master says two Magical Treasures, then it’s two Magical Treasures.”

His woman had spoken, and of course, he had to back her up, regardless of his indifference to it. What he cared about were certain additional conditions.

The Great Elder tentatively spoke out, “Two Magical Treasures for the Qi Refinement Realm… the demand is a bit high. Lower it, please.”

Feng Jun’s face darkened, “Speaking like that is rather unpleasant, Elder Tang. Those for the Qi Refinement Realm, those are called Magic Artifacts. Those for the Ascendant Realm are called Magical Treasures. Your sense of value… needs some correcting.”

“We truly don’t have that,” the Great Elder shook his head without hesitation. It was negotiable to compensate with two Magic Artifacts and possibly reach a consensus, but as for Magical Treasures… that was absolutely out of the question, “Kunlun hasn’t seen an Ascendant in a very long time.”

Feng Jun didn’t argue with him. In fact, in the presence of so many people, he didn’t feel the need to be petty over such a “small matter.”

So he nodded, “Whether you have them or not, you know very well. But I don’t lack Magic Artifacts or Magical Treasures either, so let’s settle on two Magic Artifacts. However, I do have an additional condition…”

The Great Elder pondered for a moment before nodding, “Please state your additional condition first, FengJun.”

Feng Jun’s demand was simple, “Open the gates of Kunlun. I want to take a walk inside!”

“Impossible!” The Great Elder’s complexion changed as he promptly refused, “The ancestral teachings of Kunlun dictate no entry without invitation, and we will not open the gates at the request of outsiders!”

He dared not claim that no outsider had ever entered Kunlun–that would indeed be bluffing. However, it was true that Kunlun had never opened its gates due to the threat of external forces.

Feng Jun sneered, ready to apply pressure, but the phrase “no entry without invitation” struck a chord in his heart–his own Mount Zhige also barred Ascendants without invitation. That principle, he had also held onto dearly.

Therefore, he couldn’t help but relent slightly, “Then I’ll trouble Elder Tang to extend an invitation.”

You said ‘no entry without invitation’, right? Then you can invite me in.

“This… I apologize,” Elder Tang stood his ground on this point.

A significant reason for Kunlun’s carefree existence was the secrecy of its location. For a millennium, the Daoist Sects had their share of astonishingly brilliant individuals, and it wasn’t as if no one had ever sought trouble with Kunlun. But they couldn’t even find the gate, so how could they talk of revenge?

Moreover, once the gates were exposed, the Official Government would come to know of it, and Kunlun would definitely face harassment, not to mention that its future actions would no longer be unconstrained–the government would have the capacity to come knocking.

The Great Elder had to refuse Feng Jun, but he couldn’t reveal the real reason, and had to make do with some excuse, “To invite you to enter Kunlun would be an honor for us. However, in this age of declining Spiritual Energy, Kunlun has been closed off for centuries.”

“Are you worried I’ll steal your treasures?” Feng Jun scoffed coldly, “Rest assured, the possessions of Kunlun really don’t catch my eye.”

These words were indeed forceful. Yet, seeing him deploy ten Spirit Stones for the formation, simply to prevent accidental injuries to onlookers, he was certainly in a position to say that.

Search the lightnovelworld.cc website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.