Azure Heaven Saber
Chapter 820 - 820 281 Peacock Demon Emperor

Chapter 820: Chapter 281 Peacock Demon Emperor Chapter 820: Chapter 281 Peacock Demon Emperor But the Cat Emperor could understand that the origin of the Phoenix Spiritual Wood probably had a story, involving some of Feng Yin’s secrets, so of course he wouldn’t tell the truth!

“Today’s event really seems fated, it’s only right that Sister Peacock gets this treasure…”

The Cat Emperor pondered for a moment, then said, “How much do you plan to sell this thing for?”

Feng Yin blushed with shyness. “Aunt Peacock has already seen through me. I have wealth that I can’t fully utilize. To talk about price amongst ourselves would just be embarrassing. Since Aunt Peacock likes it, just take it. Forget about money.”

The Peacock Demon Emperor rolled her eyes and sighed inwardly.

She feared this very move, but as expected, it came nonetheless.

The thing people fear most when buying something, especially from someone they know, is hearing this: forget about money, just take it.

Because the inevitable next line is even more terrifying: you decide what to give.

“Would Aunt Peacock take advantage of a junior like you? You may not recognize its worth, but are we just as ignorant? Telling lies with open eyes?” the Cat Emperor pretended to be annoyed.

“Then… Aunt Peacock can just decide what to give,” Feng Yin said.

“The saying still stands, we’re all family here; haggling would be a joke,” Feng Yin added.

The Peacock Demon Emperor almost wanted to clutch her head and wail.

There it was!

The dreadful phrase had arrived!

Not only had it appeared, but it had become even more intense, adding insult to injury!

We’re all family, so haggling is laughable?

Who are you to call family?

I didn’t even know you before this… so how could we be laughed at?

Who did this brat learn his slick ways from, to be so smooth!

“Sister Cat… being sisters with you in this life is truly a blessing I’ve cultivated over eight lifetimes!” the Peacock Demon Emperor said through gritted teeth.

Sister Peacock, you’re too polite. Finding such an incredible material today truly is a huge fortune,” the Cat Emperor sincerely said.

What Peacock Demon Emperor didn’t know was that had the Cat Emperor not arrived a step earlier, this deal probably would have fallen through.

Given Feng Yin’s petty nature, with the demeanor Peacock Demon Emperor had shown earlier, since she couldn’t get a high price, Feng Yin would rather let the wood rot in his hands than sell it for cheap.

To be more extreme, Feng Yin might even destroy a piece and then produce another. After all, the Phoenix Spiritual Wood came easily to him; he wouldn’t regret it even if he actually destroyed it!

This was, after all, the Three Realms Trade Fair, where Feng Yin’s life would be protected. Even if his opponent had great influence, what fear would he have once they parted ways today, with the chance of never seeing each other again?

Why wouldn’t Feng Yin act according to his own wishes and avoid taking offense without reason?!

The Peacock Demon Emperor took a deep breath until her bosom nearly burst her clothes.

After closing her eyes and thinking for a while, she said, “For this piece of ring wood, I offer… twenty thousand top-grade spiritual crystals, how about that?”

“Talking about how about this or that,” Feng Yin said.

“Since Aunt Peacock has made an offer, then let’s go by your word. Whatever amount you say, that’s what it will be. This piece of wood is yours!”

The Peacock Demon Emperor sighed and said, “Much obliged.”

In the end, she still said what needed to be said.

She understood very well.

Feng Yin’s last phrase was not one of modesty after gaining an advantage, but to firmly cement the favor he was giving!

Just as Feng Yin said, no matter what price Peacock Demon Emperor offered today, even if it was just one low-grade spiritual crystal, he would have sold it, and he would have done so cheerfully with a smiling face.

In other words, no matter how steep the price you offered, you would still owe the favor, and there was no getting out of it!

But on the other hand, although the Peacock Demon Emperor felt somewhat frustrated, when she thought of the Phoenix Spiritual Wood she had acquired, not only was she willing to accept the deal, but she also felt quite delighted.

After all, apart from maximizing its power in her own hands, in the hands of others, even if they also made it into a seven-stringed zither, they could hardly exploit its potential, and it would just end up as an instrument for others to admire!

Only in her hands could it become a super weapon capable of facing thousands alone.

Once the spiritual crystals were paid and the wood firmly in hand, she tapped it with her delicate finger, and immediately it echoed back a sound similar to a “clang clang” of a phoenix’s cry or perhaps a “buzz buzz.”

And with this tap, the patterns on it seemed to shimmer and gleam.

It seemed the wood itself was overjoyed, having finally found someone who truly understood it.

The bell-like sound of the Heavenly Sound Full Piano rose again, and any trace of frustration in the Peacock Demon Emperor’s heart dissipated at once. She couldn’t help but embrace it like a precious treasure, beaming with joy, “It’s even better than I imagined! Truly a fine item!”

She ran her finger over it, completely satisfied, “This part can be made into the body of the zither, this side can be made into the pillar, and this part can be made into…”

Feng Yin listened on the side, somewhat understanding, yet also somewhat lost.

Something about dragon heads, phoenix eyes, mountains, crowns, and so on…

In any case, it sounded impressive and very professional.

Feng Yin, being a jack-of-all-trades and master of none, although he didn’t quite grasp everything, he did understand six out of the seven points—

“Such spiritual materials are indeed rare and hard to find, the only regret is that there’s slightly too little of it.”

The Peacock Demon Emperor sighed, but her joy was still hard to conceal as she said, “Using this as a base, it won’t fully cover and become the Heavenly Sound Full Piano, but it is already ten times better than the piano I had before… I was wrong to hesitate, such a dreamlike treasure should never have been second-guessed, truly a mistake!”

Then, a proud look flashed in her eyes as she declared, “With this piano, even if the Abyss erupts again, I want to give those demons a taste of their own medicine and show them what it means to face overwhelming odds!”

The Abyss?

The Peacock Demon Emperor crafted this piano to deal with the Abyss?

Upon hearing this, Feng Yin’s heart stirred suddenly, a strange emotion surging within him, his blood inexplicably began to boil.

He asked softly, “How much more do you need for it to be enough?”

The Peacock Demon Emperor was taken aback, her beautiful eyes locking onto him, filled with disbelief as she asked, “What do you mean? Do you have more? You have such spiritual materials in your possession?”

“I’ve already said that during one of my trips to the mountains, I picked up a few pieces… I have a total of three such planks,” Feng Yin chuckled.

“Three… three pieces??!!”

The Peacock Demon Emperor’s voice stuttered with shock.

Such Nine Skies Ring wood, even if a Demon Emperor were to glimpse one piece in their lifetime, it would be a dream too good to imagine, and here he claimed to have three?

Are these the words of a sane person?!

“Are they all… all this big?” the Peacock Demon Emperor finally managed to ask after a long pause.

“Mm, standard size, they should all come from the same tree, the texture and quality uniformly unparalleled.”

“If there’s more, I want them all!”

The Peacock Demon Emperor said earnestly, “And consider it a big favor I owe you.”

This time, the favor was offered by her own volition.

In the background, the Cat Emperor moved her brows slightly, giving the Peacock Demon Emperor an inquiring look.

The difference between a favor offered and a favor requested was something both being from the royal Demon Clan fully understood.

It’s not just a substantial difference, but worlds apart!

“There’s no need for a favor.”

Feng Yin earnestly said, “Just now, Senior mentioned that crafting this piano is to prepare for battle against the Abyss, which is the greatest concern our Peaceful Land needs to face. Righteousness prevails, and though I may not be talented and am inexperienced, I would disdain to accept such a favor at a critical juncture.”

With that, he directly took out two more planks from his Space Ring.

“You really have them!?”

The Peacock Demon Emperor’s voice changed tune, eagerly embracing the other two planks, her face alight with smiles.

In that moment, all semblance of imperial dignity vanished, she seemed more like a girl thrilled with her beloved toy, her delight almost spilling over.

Then, as if remembering something, she hurriedly paid the rest of the spiritual crystals, fearful the deal would fall through.

Even Feng Yin’s attempt to offer a discount was firmly declined by her.

“This trade has been hugely in my favor, I owe a great debt of gratitude and have no wish to increase it any further,” the Peacock Demon Emperor said joyfully. “You, lad, are truly naive and unaware, not knowing that a piece of Phoenix Spiritual Wood, even one of the same quality and size as three others, is not comparable in price. If we’re being honest, I’ve really snagged an incredible bargain.”

“However, being part of Aunt Peacock’s arsenal in the future to awe the Abyss, that is making the most out of it, perfectly fitting!”

Feng Yin laughed heartily, unfazed.

“Good! You, youngster, are quite something!”

The Peacock Demon Emperor found her appreciation growing for the man she had previously pegged as a ‘shady dealer.’

She could not help but pull out a jade token from her bosom and said, “Inside is my soul imprint, if anything happens, just crush it!”

“Alright!”

Feng Yin accepted without any pretense and kept it on him.

The Peacock Demon Emperor chuckled heartily, yet she still clung to the planks, fearing they would disappear if she let go. It was only after a reminder from the Cat Emperor that she put them into her Space Ring, her face still brimming with happiness.

“Sister Peacock, Sister Miao must curb your enthusiasm a tad. Now that you have the foundation for the piano, you’ll need a master craftsman, and you must not waste this spiritual wood. Furthermore, you need top-quality strings to go with it, you still have plenty to worry about!” the Cat Emperor reminded her.

“I’ve already prepared the strings I like!”

The Peacock Demon Emperor laughed, saying, “I’ve been collecting Illusory Silkworm threads for many years and have amassed quite a collection, hoping to add a touch of excellence. I hadn’t been willing to use them even on my original piano, but it seems they were destined for this new piano.”

“By then, the Seven Strings Shadowless Sword… goose, goose, goose…”

Caught up in her excitement, the Peacock Demon Emperor actually let out a goose-like giggle.

The usually elegant and composed emperor was now without any image to speak of, laughing in such a way that the Cat Emperor was nearly covered in metaphorical black lines. She really wanted to say, could you please consider your image?

But upon hearing the mention of Illusory Silkworm threads, the Cat Emperor’s interest was piqued.

“Illusory Silkworm threads? Since you have many, do you perhaps know the whereabouts of the Illusory Silkworm itself?”