The atmosphere became tense for a moment, and even Xue Feng grew highly vigilant. This woman was a true expert at the Semi-Enlightenment Realm, far stronger than someone at the peak of the Innate Realm…
“What? Are you afraid of me?” Seeing Xiao Yufan’s expression, the woman chuckled softly but spoke in a low voice.
“Not exactly afraid, I just don’t want to make another enemy.”
Xiao Yufan smiled, his expression remaining natural despite the instability of his inner energy. If this woman decided to attack him, he was one hundred percent certain he could ensure she never left this place.
After all, no one understood Ying’er’s strength better than him. Moreover, Yuxuan was closely watching the woman, so his reluctance to make enemies did not imply any fear.
“Good, I don’t want to be your enemy either. Our previous agreement remains unchanged.”
The woman’s beautiful eyes locked onto Xiao Yufan, as if trying to see right through him. From the beginning, he had been the one in control. Even the Dragon Command Token she had painstakingly discovered had ultimately ended up in his possession.
“Are you sure? Two-tenths of the rare treasures in the back mountains seems unworthy of the eldest apprentice of the Earth Sha Palace…”
With a slight raise of his eyebrows, Xiao Yufan spoke again, and this time it was Xue Feng’s turn to be surprised. He had just learned of the woman’s identity—how had Xiao Yufan figured it out?
“So you know who I am?”
Yan Wanyu’s lips curled into a faint smile. She hadn’t expected this man to know her identity; he must have known quite a bit about their Earth Sha Palace.
“It’s just that the eldest apprentice of the Earth Sha Palace is too famous in this ancient city. It would be hard not to know.”
“Hehe, I didn’t expect to be so lucky as to be remembered by the young master of the Heaven Alliance, who is so renowned in the martial world today!”
Before the sentence was even finished, Yan Wanyu had already taken over the conversation, but her words nearly left Xiao Yufan stunned. What exactly was this woman’s personality? She had seemed so cold before, so why was she now so flirtatious?
That seductive voice sent a shiver down Xiao Yufan’s spine. If it had been any other man, he might have already been bleeding from the nose.
Xiao Yufan admitted that the eldest apprentice of the Earth Sha Palace was undeniably beautiful, but he wasn’t the kind of man who lost his composure at the sight of a pretty face, especially not with Ying’er watching nearby.
“Even the most famous names are nothing in some people’s eyes, especially in this mysterious place. There are definitely no few monstrous talents with terrifying strength here!”
Coughing lightly to break the awkwardness, Xiao Yufan turned his attention back to the matter at hand. Now that the beast had been dealt with, it was time to collect the spoils. The Dragon Command Token and the many rare treasures in the back mountains now belonged to them.
With a knowing smile, Yan Wanyu shifted her gaze toward the cave guarded by the beast, her lips curling slightly.
Half an hour later, Xiao Yufan was already beaming as he collected the treasures. They had secured six-tenths of the rare items, which were worth dozens of times more than the four purple wisteria flowers.
This expedition had only cost Xiao Yufan a bit of energy, and the rewards had far exceeded expectations. More importantly, he had obtained the Dragon Command Token.
The Dragon Command Token was the key to unlocking the Dragon Taming Sect, and everyone knew that possessing it increased one’s chances of obtaining the sect’s inheritance—even if only by one percent, it was enough to attract countless seekers.
After all, the Dragon Taming Sect had been a superpower even in the previous era of martial cultivation.
As for Yan Wanyu, she showed little emotion. As the eldest apprentice of the Earth Sha Palace, such treasures were hardly enough to surprise her. Perhaps what she truly desired was the Dragon Command Token itself.
Xue Feng’s share had decreased from three-tenths to two-tenths, but it was still a significant gain for him. He had only provided Xiao Yufan with a piece of information and had done practically nothing else. Even one-tenth would have satisfied him.
“How about we strike another deal?”
Seeing Xiao Yufan pack away the Dragon Command Token and the treasures, Yan Wanyu pouted slightly. This guy was truly a money-grubber.
“You can even have those two-tenths, or I can offer you a spiritual artifact, just give me the Dragon Command Token!”
Huh?
A spiritual artifact? Xiao Yufan’s mouth dropped open. Had this woman gone mad? Exchanging a spiritual artifact for the Dragon Command Token? Everyone knew how valuable spiritual artifacts were. Could there be something more significant about the Dragon Command Token?
“Are you really willing to trade a spiritual artifact for the Dragon Command Token?”
Truth be told, Xiao Yufan was tempted. He wasn’t sure about the token’s true function. If it was merely the key to the Dragon Taming Sect, wouldn’t he be losing out? But if he could exchange it for a spiritual artifact, he would gain a fortune!
“One offensive spiritual artifact, definitely worth more than the Dragon Command Token. Why don’t you think about it again?”
Yan Wanyu’s voice was full of temptation, causing a subtle shift in Xiao Yufan’s gaze. Should he trade or not?
“I don’t like taking advantage of others, especially beautiful women. So I’ll keep the Dragon Command Token for now.”
In the end, Xiao Yufan made his decision. Although the spiritual artifact was tempting, he still believed the Dragon Command Token might serve a significant purpose. When he had obtained the token, the Dragon Taming True Technique within him had shown signs of breaking through.
There seemed to be a deep connection between the Dragon Taming True Technique and the Dragon Taming Sect. How could the inheritance of the Dragon Taming Sect possibly exclude him?
Even with such an attractive offer, Xiao Yufan rejected it decisively, which surprised Yan Wanyu. However, as the eldest apprentice of the Earth Sha Palace, she quickly regained her composure, her gaze toward Xiao Yufan now carrying a new, unusual glimmer.
“In that case, I won’t insist. However, the inheritance of the Dragon Taming Sect will not be ceded by my Earth Sha Palace. I only hope that by then, we still won’t be enemies.”
With a graceful smile, Yan Wanyu wasted no time and swiftly dashed back toward the ancient city.
Xiao Yufan only realized this later, narrowing his eyes slightly. He wondered what kind of storm would erupt when the Dragon Taming Sect’s inheritance appeared. There would undoubtedly be bloodshed and chaos.
“We should leave here too. The commotion earlier must have drawn others’ attention. If someone discovers we have the Dragon Command Token, that would be unfortunate.”
Having obtained what they wanted, Xiao Yufan and the others left the back mountains. Shortly after they departed, the sound of figures rushing through the air filled the sky. Soon, several figures appeared at the very spot Xiao Yufan and the others had just left—Yan Zheng and Ning Mo were unmistakably among them.
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