Chapter 249: They Probably Won't Interfere, Right?
"Hehe, if Brother Li ever needs anything in the future, just let me know. I will do everything in my power to help."
Ren Qingfeng laughed heartily. He waved his hand toward the dancing girls below, dismissing them. After a moment of thought, he spoke:
"Just now, Brother Li stopped the Golden Crow prince and that young girl from fighting. Could it be… that Brother Li also has his eye on the Dao Source Immortal Metal she holds?"
From the instant Lu Qinxian summoned the Exquisite Pagoda, nearly every expert in the Myriad Treasures Pavilion had felt it.
That sort of thing simply couldn't be hidden.
After all, the name of Dao Source Immortal Metal was far too terrifying. A piece might not appear even once in countless years, yet now someone had forged an entire pagoda out of it.
If the owner's cultivation were at the Quasi-Emperor or Emperor level, others might only sigh with admiration. But if she was merely at the Divine Power Realm, then it was a completely different matter.
"Li does not like taking things by force."
Li Xun lifted the teacup at his side and said lazily.
"Oh?"
Hearing this, Ren Qingfeng raised his brows and chuckled.
"If Brother Li is interested, I can have men assist you. After all, it's only a small cultivator at the Divine Power Realm. She won't be leaving Yuyang City."
"Brother Ren must be forgetting—this person is not only a small Divine Power Realm cultivator. She has also slain several princes of the Golden Crow Clan, and she bears the Ancient Immortal Sacred Physique."
Li Xun cast a deep, meaningful glance at Ren Qingfeng.
In his eyes, for someone at the Divine Power Realm to possess Dao Source Immortal Metal—something even Emperors might not find—and to slaughter multiple Golden Crow princes on top of that…
That kind of strength could only mean one thing: the girl carried at least a portion of the "protagonist's template."
If Ren Qingfeng chose not to act, nothing would happen.
But if he made a move, whether he succeeded in seizing the Dao Source Immortal Metal or not, one thing was certain—he would immediately turn from a bystander into a villain in that girl's eyes.
And once branded as a villain, no matter how powerful he was, his future end would likely not be good.
"Ancient Immortal Sacred Physique?"
Ren Qingfeng chuckled, his tone playful.
"In today's age, it is no longer the Immortal Ancient Era. A divine body like yours, Brother Li, is the true one-in-a-million rarity."
"Not necessarily."
Li Xun shook his head.
"Brother Li thinks highly of her?"
"The problem is, she has a broken body. She may not even break through the Life and Death Realm, let alone hold onto that Dao Source Immortal Metal…"
Ren Qingfeng replied.
Li Xun only smiled without speaking, raising his teacup for another sip, his gaze drifting outside.
At that moment, a servant hurried over, bowing and calling out:
"Reporting to the Pavilion Master, the Yin-Yang Holy Son, the Golden Crow Clan's princes, and others have arrived together. They request an audience with the Profound Sun Holy Son."
"Oh?"
Ren Qingfeng's brows furrowed, then quickly relaxed.
He glanced at Li Xun and, seeing that the latter had no objection, said loudly:
"Let them in."
"Yes, sir!"
The servant departed.
Before long, several dozen figures traversed the void and arrived. Every one of them radiated sharpness and awe-inspiring power. The foremost few were clearly representatives of their respective factions.
After entering, they first greeted Ren Qingfeng.
Then, the Yin-Yang Holy Son stepped forward to speak. Handsome and imposing, every gesture carried an unhurried grace.
"Brother Li Xun, you've come to Yuyang City today—why didn't you notify me beforehand? At least then I could have shown you some proper hospitality."
"I am merely passing through."
Li Xun replied with a faint smile, his tone light as the clouds,
"I was on my way to the Crape Myrtle Holy Land. Since Yuyang City happened to be holding an auction, I decided to stop by and take a look."
"I see."
The Yin-Yang Holy Son nodded.
"Since everyone is here, please, be seated."
Ren Qingfeng called out. With a wave of his hand, many attendants entered, carrying trays of spirit fruits and immortal wine to serve the guests.
After everyone was seated, at the very back, in an inconspicuous corner, sat Lu Qinxian. She curiously glanced at Li Xun.
Toward this man, who had lent her a hand not long ago, she felt no small amount of curiosity. Just as her eyes turned toward him, Li Xun also looked her way.
Their gazes met. Li Xun gave a slight nod and smiled.
Seeing this, Lu Qinxian's heart skipped a beat. She quickly shifted her gaze elsewhere, a hint of unnatural color appearing on her delicate face.
She still couldn't tell where Li Xun stood.
After all, the fact that she held Dao Source Immortal Metal was no longer a secret. Now it had been laid bare in full view of everyone.
No one could say for certain whether this Profound Sun Holy Son harbored designs of his own.
"I wonder, Brother Li Xun—how long do you plan to remain in Yuyang City?"
At this time, the Golden Crow prince spoke.
After the events at the auction, he was increasingly worried that Li Xun might also covet the Dao Source Immortal Metal. If Li Xun decided to act, then whether or not he could take revenge was one thing—but as for the Dao Source Immortal Metal, he certainly would not get his hands on it.
The incident in the Great Strength Divine Demon Sect's small world was still spoken of widely. With just a single command from Li Xun, even the Myriad Treasures Pavilion in Yuyang City and the Yin-Yang Holy Land would likely lend him their strength.
Against such power, neither he nor the elders of the Golden Crow Clan standing behind him could possibly compete. The only option was to first send Li Xun away. Only then could he strike at Lu Qinxian without worry.
"I should not be staying too long."
Li Xun answered ambiguously.
"Hmm?"
The Golden Crow prince's eyes narrowed sharply. That answer was far too vague. What does 'not too long' mean?
Did that not also mean it could be a long time?
If Li Xun remained in Yuyang City indefinitely, how could he dare to make a move?
One had to understand—Lu Qinxian was not a corpse. She was a Divine Power Realm cultivator, and she seemed to carry an extremely terrifying inheritance. If she truly wished to escape, she could likely slip away silently. If that happened, finding her again would be extremely difficult.
"The Golden Crow Clan and the Profound Sun Holy Land have never had any enmity between us. I trust that Brother Li Xun will not obstruct what I intend to do… will you?"
The Golden Crow prince's eyes narrowed slightly as he spoke in a deep voice.
At these words, everyone in the hall immediately understood.
He was speaking about that so-called "waste body."
At once, many turned their eyes toward Lu Qinxian.
Her beauty was unparalleled, like a banished immortal descended to the mortal world, making people instinctively want to draw closer. But no matter how transcendent her appearance was, it was not enough to sway the will of those present.
Because—at their level of cultivation, they had long since seen too many women with peerless faces.
Compared to appearance, what they truly valued was the Dao Source Immortal Metal in Lu Qinxian's hand. Beauty was of no use to them, but a piece of Immortal Metal…
That was something altogether different.
These young paragons had come today for two reasons.
First, to pay respects to Li Xun, hoping to leave a favorable impression.
Second, to probe his stance—did he have any intentions toward the Dao Source Immortal Metal?
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