The Prodigies War
Chapter 2409 An Offer That Came Knocking

Chapter 2409 An Offer That Came Knocking

Emperor-level figures rarely carried dao crystals with them while traveling.

However, the treasures and divine materials they bore were often worth far more than any amount of dao crystals.

Over the past year, Lin Xun had journeyed across the starry sky, braving countless dangers and slaying numerous Emperors, including several Emperor Ancestors.

Naturally, the spoils he had accumulated were nothing short of astonishing.

Earlier, in the Cosmic Void Pavilion, he had only exchanged his dao crystals. The amount seemed huge, but the true value was limited.

Now, he intended to sell spoils he no longer needed.

Half an hour later.

Guided by the chubby man, Lin Xun arrived at the Pavilion of Four Venerables.

The so-called ‘four venerables’ referred to the four Immortal Imperial Clans: Wen, Heng, Peng and He.

Every three thousand years, those four Immortal Imperial Clans would take turns overseeing this Ferry City and managing the Pavilion of Four Venerables.

These days, the one who controlled the Pavilion of Four Venerables was naturally the He Clan.

According to the chubby man, the Pavilion of Four Venerables was not only the largest and most powerful business in Ferry City, but also the one offering the fairest trade prices.

An hour later, when Lin Xun walked out of the Pavilion of Four Venerables, he had gained nine thousand first-grade cosmic origin crystals, three thousand second-grade cosmic origin crystals and three thousand third-grade cosmic origin crystals.

These numbers might not seem particularly astonishing, but it was already an incredible fortune. During the transaction, even the attendants and treasure appraisers were left stunned.

Based on their extensive experience over the years, even if an Emperor Ancestor sold off all their possessions, they likely wouldn’t be able to amass nine thousand first-grade cosmic origin crystals!

As for the chubby man, he was utterly dumbfounded. Having witnessed the entire exchange firsthand, he had only one thought:

This senior is absurdly wealthy!

In truth, what Lin Xun had just sold were simply spoils from the past year—items he no longer found useful.

“Let’s go, show me around the city,” Lin Xun instructed.

The chubby man immediately perked up, full of flattery and enthusiasm. He eagerly began leading the way, sharing all sorts of information about Ferry City along the way.

And so, Lin Xun wandered the city like a traveler, taking in its sights and wonders.

At the Immortal Pavilion, the most prestigious restaurant in Ferry City, one enjoyed the finest delicacies from countless cosmic planes.

Each dish was crafted from rare and top-quality ingredients. it was not only delicious, but also imbued with mystical properties.

Even the cheapest dish cost ten second-grade cosmic origin crystals, which was equivalent to ten million dao crystals...

Lin Xun didn’t care in the slightest. He ordered a feast, filling the table with exotic dishes and sharing the meal with the chubby man.

Before leaving, he even packed up an assortment of delicacies, planning to offer them to Xia Zhi when she woke up.

By the time they left the Immortal Pavilion, Lin Xun had already spent over one hundred first-grade cosmic origin crystals.

The chubby man was utterly amazed by his effortless extravagance. As a Saint Stage cultivator, he had never seen such lavish spending in his life. It felt like a dream.

Of course, to Lin Xun, this was nothing.

Next, they visited the Wind Gathering Hall, a place famed for ‘gathering rare treasures from all realms and encompassing wonders from all domains.’

There were all kinds of unusual and rare divine materials, elixirs, pills, gems, arts, treasures, and weapons from countless planes and worlds.

Even Lin Xun, who had seen innumerable rare treasures in his travels, was intrigued by some of the items. He bought them all without hesitation.

His bold spending stunned some of the beautiful attendants. Their eyes sparkled with interest, and some looked as if they would leap into his arms with just a nod from him.

Still, Lin Xun felt a tinge of regret. Among all the treasures he encountered, few were truly ‘useful’ to him.

Then again, it made sense. Although his cultivation was only at the sixth realm Emperor Stage, his combat power was enough to go up against Emperor Ancestors. Naturally, ordinary Emperor-grade treasures had little appeal to him.

By the time Lin Xun walked out of Wind Gathering Hall, his fortune had diminished by over one thousand first-grade cosmic origin crystals. The chubby man was shocked, envious, and heartbroken at the same time...

Such unrestrained extravagance!

Even Emperor Ancestors wouldn’t dare to spend like that!

However, the chubby man had to admit that Lin Xun had the capital to back it up. He was simply...too rich!

“Fellow Daoist, could we have a word?”

“My friend, I hail from one of the seven ancient clans of the Sky Capital Starfield...may I speak with you?”

Several Emperors approached Lin Xun. His display of wealth at the Wind Gathering Pavilion had drawn their attention.

After a brief exchange, Lin Xun realized that these Emperors came from different planes and they had different intentions.

Some wanted to recruit him into their sect.

Some sought to form friendly ties.

Others simply wished to sell him treasures at a high price.

Lin Xun refused them all.

Before heading to the Great Thousand Battle Domain, he had no interest in getting entangled in unnecessary matters.

“Let’s go take a look at the Grand Assembly Bazaar,” he said as he walked forward.

He had heard the chubby man mention before that the Grand Assembly Bazaar was the largest trading market in Ferry City. It was home to tens of thousands of stalls, and experts from countless worlds and planes set up shop there, buying and selling all sorts of treasures.

Of course, in places like this, the hope of a ‘lucky find’ always lingered in the hearts of many.

Upon entering, Lin Xun began to stroll through the market. What he saw broadened his horizons. He came across numerous rare treasures he had never encountered, even on the Ancient Nebula Road.

Unfortunately, he encountered no ‘lucky find,’ nor any treasures that caught his eye.

Just as he was about to leave, a voice called out behind him, “Friend, I’d like to discuss a business matter with you.”

A group of figures approached. Each one bore a commanding presence and radiated the unmistakable aura of the Emperor Stage. Regardless of age, gender, or cultivation level, they all gathered around a young man at the center.

Like stars orbiting the moon.

The young man was clad in snow-white robes, walked with the poise of a dragon and a tiger, and possessed striking features. His demeanor was otherworldly, his eyes were as clear as water—serene, detached, and devoid of joy or sorrow.

He was the one who called out to Lin Xun.

The moment the chubby man laid eyes on the group, his expression changed drastically. A look of undisguised awe surfaced on his face.

Clearly, these people came from a remarkable background.

“What business do you want to discuss?”

Lin Xun swept a glance over the group before his gaze settled on the white-robed youth. The youth’s aura was refined and otherworldly, with divine radiance hidden within. On the surface he seemed calm, but he was a true supreme Emperor!

However, his cultivation was hidden, veiled beneath the white robe on his body. The robe was a mystical treasure that obscured all traces of his strength

“There are too many people here, please follow me.”

As the white-robed youth said this, he turned and walked away, not even glancing back, as if completely confident that Lin Xun would come along.

Lin Xun narrowed his eyes and followed without hesitation.

The chubby man opened his mouth to speak, but Lin Xun waved his hand to stop him. “Your cultivation is too low. If you try to send me a voice transmission, they’ll overhear it without any effort.”

The chubby man froze, then quickly shut his mouth, shivering slightly.

In a quiet, secluded corner, the white-robed youth finally stopped. He gestured to the others to disperse before turning to Lin Xun who had followed behind.

His expression was calm and his tone casual. “I wish to purchase a treasure from you. To be precise, the sword whetstone engraved with the words ‘Sharpen your heart like a blade.’

Lin Xun’s face remained composed, but inwardly he was shaken.

The whetstone was something Xi found after they destroyed the Holy Illumination Ancient Sect. It was an unremarkable-looking gray stone, but it was so heavy that holding it felt like grasping a sacred mountain.

Its surface was smooth as a mirror, as if it had been polished countless times by sharp swords and blades over endless years, with faint grooves carved by time.

And on the back, some words were etched: Sharpen your heart like a blade!

Each word was like a sword—sharp with its edge concealed, exuding the presence of a peerless sword Emperor. They carried an unshakable pride and lofty arrogance, yet also revealed a state of mind as leisurely as the drifting clouds—free-spirited, unrestrained and unfettered.

Xi had once said that just from the carving alone, she could tell its wonder was an unmatched figure in the path of the sword. Someone whose state of mind was carefree and unrestrained, as effortlessly free as the wind.

A true sword immortal.

At that time, Lin Xun admired the spirit contained within the words ‘Sharpen your heart like a blade,’ so he had kept the whetstone close ever since.

He never expected a complete stranger in Ferry City would somehow sense its existence!

It was unbelievable.

Clearly, the other party had used some secret art or treasure to detect it and came to find him.

“Sorry, I’m not interested in doing this trade,” Lin Xun replied flatly without hesitation

The white-robed youth wasn’t surprised and said indifferently, “Fellow Daoist, it’s likely you don’t understand the origin of this whetstone, nor how important it is to me. Let me put it this way, name any condition. As long as it is within my power, I won’t refuse.”

Lin Xun simply shook his head. “There’s nothing I need. If that’s all, I’ll be on my way.”

With that, he turned and walked off.

The group of Emperors who had accompanied the youth earlier stood not far away, and they immediately looked hostile and were about to intercept Lin Xun.

“Let him go.”

The youth stopped them. “After all, this is Ferry City. It’s not the place to make a move.” His face remained expressionless, completely unfazed by Lin Xun’s refusal.

“Young Master, are you really going to let him leave like that?” one of them asked.

The white-robed youth paused for a moment, then said, “Have someone tail him. That sword whetstone is linked to a legendary figure whose sword once ruled the Great Thousand Worlds for a hundred thousand years. No matter what, we must seize it.”

“Yes!” Several figures immediately moved to carry out the order.

“Let’s head to the inner city. I want to pay a visit to Emperor Ancestor Yunyuan at the City Lord’s Residence.”

With that, the white-robed youth turned and left with the others.

Meanwhile, the chubby man, who had been trailing behind Lin Xun, couldn’t help but let out a long sigh of relief. He wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, looking as if he had just survived a great calamity.

Clearly, the white-robed youth and his group had exerted immense pressure on the chubby man.

Lin Xun raised an eyebrow and asked, “Who are they? Why can they scare you so badly?”