The Sword God of the Universe
Chapter 744: Overbearing Tong Yue

Chapter 744: Chapter 744: Overbearing Tong Yue

After the Hall Masters made their voices heard, members of the great families had no choice but to keep their mouths shut.

This was the Holy City, not a place where they could run wild.

But the resentment in their eyes became even more intense.

Jing Yan saw that the timing was almost right and smiled again before speaking, "Friends from families with backgrounds, you don’t need to be discouraged. I’m not saying that you definitely won’t get the Longevity Pill. After the public exchange ends, you can also find me privately to negotiate for the Longevity Pill."

A slap followed by a sweet date.

Jing Yan wouldn’t let the Seven Great Families lay their hands on the Longevity Pill. But it was unnecessary and undesirable to offend other lesser families because they were worth courting too.

On the Continent, there are many families like the Yan Family of the Holy City. Within such families, there are typically Dao Emperor Realm Practitioners seated in power. If they could be brought onto the chariot of war, it would doubtlessly be a huge aid in dealing with the Gu Family.

Once Jing Yan said this, the resentful glares quickly diminished, and many people’s tightly furrowed brows completely relaxed as smiles returned to their faces.

"Alright, next we will begin the exchange for these six Longevity Pills. Interested Loose Cultivators may now make offers for the Longevity Pill," Jing Yan said with a focused and firm voice.

"I offer a living Dragon Pattern Carp Flower in exchange for a Longevity Pill," a voice immediately rang out after Jing Yan had spoken.

The one who made the first offer was also wearing a black mask, but their aura was vigorous, likely a Dao Emperor Realm Peak Martial Artist.

"Dragon Pattern Carp Flower?" Jing Yan’s eyes flickered slightly.

Up to this point in the public pill exchange, Jing Yan had yet to acquire a Dragon Pattern Carp Flower. A Dragon Pattern Carp Flower is also a ninth-grade material, extremely rare.

The Dragon Pattern Carp Flower doesn’t need to be used for Alchemy. Martial Artists can consume it directly, and its effect is to help Martial Artists break through Martial Arts Realms. If a Dao King Realm Practitioner consumes it, it is almost certain that they will break through a realm. Early Daoist Kings can break through to the Middle Taoist King Realm. While those in the Middle Taoist King Realm can advance to the Late Stage Dao King.

If consumed by a Peak Dao King, it greatly increases the possibility of advancing to become a Dao Emperor.

Therefore, the worth of a Dragon Pattern Carp Flower is not inferior to the Ten-thousand-year-old plum blossom dew, and it may even be a bit more precious.

Of course, if it were just a dead Dragon Pattern Carp Flower, Jing Yan wouldn’t be too surprised. The issue is, this Dao Emperor Realm Peak Martial Artist claimed that his Dragon Pattern Carp Flower was alive.

The Dragon Pattern Carp Flower is an extremely delicate Spirit Grass that can hardly survive longer than the time it takes to drink a cup of tea once harvested. To acquire a living Dragon Pattern Carp Flower, under normal circumstances, there is only one method: allow it to grow on site without any interference.

The living Dragon Pattern Carp Flower holds an essential value. This Spirit Grass can nurture a kind of Spiritual Liquid, called Dragon Pattern Carp Liquid, which likewise has extraordinary effects on a Martial Artist’s Cultivation.

This leads some Cultivation-strong Martial Artists to settle near where a Dragon Pattern Carp Liquid is found for extended periods, explicitly to obtain the continuously nurtured Dragon Pattern Carp Liquid of the Dragon Pattern Carp Flower.

Among the practitioners present, there were clearly many who were aware of the Dragon Pattern Carp Flower. Thus, as soon as the masked Dao Emperor Realm Peak Martial Artist finished speaking, gazes full of keen interest turned towards them.

A series of astonished exclamations burst forth in their hearts. A living Dragon Pattern Carp Flower!

"This Daoist, are you certain your Dragon Pattern Carp Flower is alive?" Jing Yan scrutinized the other person and asked for confirmation.

A dead Dragon Pattern Carp Flower’s value is barely a tenth of a living one. If it’s dead, then it would surely be difficult to trade for a Longevity Pill. But if it’s alive, that’s a different story altogether; Jing Yan would be very willing to trade one Longevity Pill for a living Dragon Pattern Carp Flower.

"I dare not deceive Hall Master Jing Yan," said the Martial Artist in a calm voice. "However, Hall Master Jing Yan should also be prepared; if you want this Dragon Pattern Carp Flower to stay alive, I’m afraid it won’t be easy."

Jing Yan smiled and nodded in response, his mind racing with thoughts.

After being harvested, Dragon Pattern Carp Flowers are difficult to keep alive for more than the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, and this Dao Emperor Realm Peak Martial Artist obviously couldn’t have plucked this one within such a short span of time. Therefore, there had to be some secret on him.

And after this Martial Artist named his price, there was a moment when no one continued to raise the bid.

Those who could offer items more valuable than a living Dragon Pattern Carp Flower were definitely few, and even fewer were the Martial Artists willing to exchange something of greater value for the Longevity Pills.

"Ha ha ha..."

After a brief silence, a grating laugh suddenly erupted.

An emaciated elder stood up, the source of the laughter.

The entire venue’s gaze shot towards him, including Jing Yan’s.

In fact, Jing Yan had already noticed this man, as he was sitting next to Supreme Elder Gu Xianlun of the Gu Family, and Gu Xianlun had been showing him a great deal of respect.

Jing Yan had been speculating about the man’s identity but hadn’t come to any conclusive insights. One thing he could be sure of was that the elder was definitely of Peak Dao Emperor Realm Cultivation.

Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, the man strode forth and, in a flash, appeared not far from Jing Yan.

This person was Tong Yue!

Seeing Tong Yue’s action, a glimmer of joy flashed in Gu Xianlun’s eyes; he had been waiting for this moment, and finally, it had come.

Tong Yue glanced at the six Jade Bottles floating in front of Jing Yan, then turned around, his gaze sweeping across the audience like a venomous snake.

"I’ll take all six of these Longevity Pills!"

"No one else should try to compete, as it would be futile. No one has ever been able to take something from my possession, so you need not exert yourselves in vain; that would only anger me," Tong Yue’s domineering voice echoed throughout the venue.

Tong Yue’s words naturally incited anger among the others, as indignant stares fell upon him.

However, Tong Yue seemed completely indifferent to these glares, retaining his easy and relaxed demeanor.

"Jing Yan, give these six Elixirs to me," he said.

"Of course, I won’t let you be at a loss. You’re in need of precious materials, aren’t you? Well, I have some right here," Tong Yue said to Jing Yan with an arrogant smile.

His expression was as if the six Longevity Pills already belonged to him.

Jing Yan’s gaze rested on Tong Yue, finding the situation rather amusing. This person may have Peak Dao Emperor Realm Cultivation, but so what?

"May I ask for the esteemed name of the Daoist?" Jing Yan didn’t immediately erupt; he wanted to clarify this person’s identity first. Since the man had been sitting next to Supreme Elder Gu Xianlun of the Gu Family, even if he wasn’t a member of the Gu Family, he certainly had a special relationship with them.