Chapter 1545 - 447: You, You You You.....

"Ten thousand wood attribute spirit stones?" He stomped on the rubble beneath him, "Even in a Level 5 Cultivation Country, no one can produce that many at once."

"Throw out an impossible demand first, then pretend to concede when I’m in a difficult position."

His eyes grew colder, "Then settle for something else equally unachievable."

"If once doesn’t work, try twice; if twice doesn’t work, then thrice. When it comes to asking for the secret technique at last..." Xuanyuan Chong’s lips curled into a cold smile, "Compared to those outrageous demands, it seems much more reasonable."

"Brilliant, truly brilliant! It’s a pity though..." His aura shifted suddenly, "You’re dealing with me!"

"Alright, you want to play, do you?" Xuanyuan Chong turned around and took a step, the ground cracking beneath him, "I’ll play to the end! Let’s see who plays whom ultimately!"

...

Meanwhile, atop Wuxiang Mountain.

The obsession and emotions here are extremely dense, over the years, every Spirit Severing Realm cultivator who coveted the Royal Family’s secret technique was lured here and slain without exception.

Zhou Qing still remembered last time he came, he could only watch from afar as Xuanyuan Chong clashed with Yama.

Unexpectedly, in a blink of an eye, it was now his turn to face this old monster personally.

"Yama is dead, now it’s your turn." Zhou Qing said softly, "Just consider it as ridding the world of a pest."

He found a concealed spot and began to steady his breath and recover.

Three days were enough for him to adjust his state to its peak.

Now that the snake has been startled, this place has become the best battlefield.

...

Three days later, Zhou Qing was fully recovered.

He first took out the Communication Jade Scroll and sent a message to Yu Yan: [Is Yaoyao doing well?]

Soon, the jade scroll lit up: [She’s doing well, just constantly crying and fussing to find daddy.]

Zhou Qing couldn’t help but recall Yaoyao’s call of "daddy" in her childish voice just a month ago, his lips curling slightly.

[Are you alright? Have you been hurt?] Yu Yan sent another message.

[Don’t worry, I’m fine. Take good care of Yaoyao, wait for me to return.] Zhou Qing replied.

[Okay!] The short, strong reply reassured him a lot.

Subsequently, he took out Xuanyuan Chong’s Communication Jade Scroll, Spiritual Power circulating as he sent a message.

Above the Nine Palace Gates, Xuanyuan Chong looked at the text emerging in the jade scroll: [Are the wood attribute spirit stones ready?]

He snorted coldly, replying: [Oh dear, terribly sorry. A thousand wood attribute spirit stones is simply too many; not just three days, but three hundred years and I couldn’t gather them all.]

Zhou Qing wasn’t surprised by this answer.

After all, the demand for ten thousand wood attribute spirit stones was indeed making things difficult.

This ridiculous request was merely the first step of his plan — first make an exorbitant demand to stabilize the opponent, then gradually tighten the net.

Back in the day, Buddha Son Gui Cang, to thank him as his adopted father, gave him only a thousand wood attribute spirit stones.

As for the reserves of the Royal Family treasury, he knew them like the back of his hand.

[Alright, so how many can you provide?] Zhou Qing pressed again, a glint of brilliance flashing in his eyes.

Xuanyuan Chong looked at the message, a smile of ’just as expected’ appearing on his lips: [A hundred pieces.]

[Fine, a hundred it is. Now bring them to Wuxiang Mountain, let’s exchange, one hand receiving the money, the other handing over the goods!]

This reply froze Xuanyuan Chong’s expression.

He stared at the jade scroll, his brows gradually furrowing — this counteroffer was too straightforward!

From ten thousand directly to one hundred?

Skipping even the bargaining process?

Aren’t you afraid I’m lying?

"Something’s not right..." He muttered to himself, "By logic, he should be pressing me step by step, gradually lowering my expectations..."

After a moment of pondering, he picked up the jade scroll again: [Does Fellow Daoist look down on my Xuanyuan Family? The Human Emperor of a Level 4 Cultivation Country is only worth a hundred wood attribute spirit stones? That’s too cheap.]

Seeing that the other party did not respond immediately, he quickly added another message: [How about this, let me gather more. Although reaching ten thousand is impossible, five hundred is manageable.]

Zhou Qing looked at the two consecutive emerging messages, his brows furrowing slightly.

What’s the scheme of this old fox?

[How long will it take?] He replied briefly.

[At most, two months!] Xuanyuan Chong’s reply was swift.

A cold light flashed in Zhou Qing’s eyes, instantly understanding.

This old fox’s continuing caution was evident; after losing Xuanyuan Sha and Xuanyuan Hao consecutively, he must be suspicious.

He’s no longer daring to risk alone.

"Either he suspects my strength surpasses his, or he thinks I have Spirit Severing Realm allies..." Zhou Qing sneered.

Two months?

This is clearly a delay tactic!

Enough to mobilize the dozen Spirit Severing Realm from the Eight Prefectures and Seventy-Two Mansions, and enough time for Xuanyuan Shuo rushing back from Vast Mansion.

"Since that’s the case—" Zhou Qing’s eyes blazed with cold light, he immediately replied.

[Remember, it’s you who killed your son!]

As the words fell, he clenched his fingers, reducing the Communication Jade Scroll to powder.

Then, he took out a jade box, unveiling the seal instantly, Xuanyuan Hao’s Primordial Spirit immediately begged: "Spare, spare my life..."

"They say a father’s debt is paid by the son." Zhou Qing coldly watched the feeble Primordial Spirit before him, thunder light leaping in his palm.

"Every cultivator who fell here in the Spirit Severing Realm was slain by your father; they will be eager for you to accompany them."

Before the words finished, dazzling thunder light exploded in Xuanyuan Hao’s despairing eyes...