"Master, what about me?"
Shui Yue'er frowned slightly, her expression seeming somewhat resentful.
"You return to the Yin Fan Holy Land for now and await orders. Remember, it was Xia Chen who killed Nian Qingyun, and you… were also forced by him to the brink of death."
Ling Xiao spoke calmly, then turned and disappeared.
Currently, within his Domain World, he had the two Divine Emperors from the Fire and Punishment Clans, along with six Divine Kings, on standby.
Shui Yue'er was of little use to him now.
However, since the Yuan Yue Holy Land was a supreme orthodox sect, cannon fodder would inevitably be needed to conquer it.
The Yin Fan Holy Land was a perfect choice!
Moreover, the hidden strength of the Yuan Yue Holy Land probably wasn't inferior to that of the Yun Shu Immortal Sect.
Once this supreme orthodox sect was eliminated, the Ling Clan would reign supreme in the Eastern Territories!
Enlightenment City.
Su Yan stood within the Ling Bao Pavilion, looking at a middle-aged man with a ruddy complexion before her, a look of surprise appearing on her pretty face.
"Father! Why are you here?"
"I heard you dispatched two of the clan's Divine Emperors and was a bit worried, so I came to see you. Well, Yan'er, did you obtain the opportunity within the secret realm?"
That's right, the man standing before Su Yan was none other than the master of the Yun Lai Merchant Alliance, Su Wenye, the current head of the Su Clan who controlled immense wealth across the Sacred Dynasty.
Third-grade Divine Emperor – his cultivation wasn't considered top-tier in the Sacred Dynasty!
But no one in the entire world dared to look down on him in the slightest.
After all, he was the father of immense wealth!
Can money let you do whatever you want?
Be confident. Remove the 'can' and the '?', alright?
For instance, the two old men standing behind Su Wenye at this moment were both fifth-grade Divine Emperors.
These two alone could easily annihilate a first-rate power.
This was Su Yan's backing, and the reason she had never regarded Nian Qingyun, the Divine Maiden of the Dao Palace, as a threat.
If she wanted, no one in the Eastern Territories was beyond killing!
Oh, except the Tai Xuan Dao Sovereign probably couldn't be killed, and Ling Xiao… well, he probably couldn't bear to kill him either.
And her future father-in-law and mother-in-law… probably couldn't be killed either!
Dammit!
So having money doesn't mean you can do whatever you want!
"Father, look, what's this?"
Su Yan chuckled lightly, waving her jade hand. The Green Demon Ancient Cauldron instantly appeared in her grasp.
A faint yet terrifyingly intense wave of heat quietly spread out. Su Wenye's face immediately lit up with joy.
He had no sons, only one daughter.
In other words, Su Yan was the sole heir to his merchant alliance.
Although, given his age, it was far too early to select a successor, if Su Yan were to die, the Su family's colossal wealth would fall into the hands of others.
Over the years, the Yun Alliance had spent countless spirit stones and treasures trying to find a Heaven and Earth Spirit Flame, but had never succeeded.
He never expected Su Yan to actually find one this time!
As expected of the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion Master!
Before this, Su Wenye had asked that lord to divine a hexagram.
It stated that a heaven-defying opportunity lay here, and Su Yan must go personally.
Obtaining it would ensure the Su family's prosperity for a century!
Now that the Spirit Flame was obtained, even if it might not completely resolve the troubles of Su Yan's Yin Body, with the Yun Alliance's wealth, even forcibly extending her life would make it difficult for Su Yan to die.
"Hahaha, excellent! Yan'er! You actually found it!!"
Su Wenye laughed heartily. Behind him, the two Su Clan Divine Emperors also bowed. "Congratulations, Alliance Master! Congratulations, Young Lady, on obtaining this heaven-defying opportunity!"
Heaven and Earth Spirit Flames contained origin source power.
Any sect fortunate enough to obtain one would either be instantly annihilated or… rise to become supreme.
If a powerful individual obtained one, they would either be killed by others or become one of the true pinnacle existences in this world.
Incredible!
The Young Lady actually has such fortune!
Our Yun Alliance will prosper.
"It wasn't me who obtained it… it was… someone who gave it to me."
But Su Yan's next words instantly caused the entire Ling Bao Pavilion to fall completely silent.
Especially the hint of shyness on Su Yan's face, which made Su Wenye's face twitch involuntarily. "Yan'er… who has such… such magnanimity to… to give you an opportunity like this?!"
"It was Young Master Ling Xiao!"
The corners of Su Yan's mouth turned up, her beautiful eyes curving into crescents.
Her sweetness at this moment seemed genuine, but it only made the unease in Su Wenye's heart grow stronger.
Ling Xiao?
Wasn't that the unrestrained, notorious little devil of the Ling Clan?
"Then you… what did you exchange for it?"
"Father!!"
Su Yan glared fiercely at Su Wenye, a flash of anger suddenly appearing in her eyes.
"I already said! It was Young Master Ling Xiao who gave it to me! Can you please not apply your merchant alliance mindset to everyone?"
"Gave… gave it to you?"
Su Wenye was somewhat dumbfounded.
He had never met that Ling Clan heir.
But he knew almost all the Divine Emperors in the Eastern Territories.
He had occasionally heard about Ling Xiao's character and temperament on some occasions.
That little rascal even stole the betrothal gifts from his own fiancée on their engagement day. Would he be kind enough to simply give a Heaven and Earth Spirit Flame to Su Yan?
Was that possible?
A sinister glint suddenly flashed in Su Wenye's eyes.
Su Yan might be easily fooled, but he was one of the most shrewd individuals in the Sacred Dynasty; otherwise, how could he have expanded the Yun Alliance and earned the title of richest man!
The laws of this world: the strong preying on the weak was one.
The second, naturally, was mutual benefit and win-win situations.
Ling Xiao giving away the flame definitely couldn't be simply to curry favor with Yan'er.
The cost was too high; in the business world, it didn't fit the law of return on investment.
So, he must have received some kind of repayment or promise before making such a move.
"Yan'er! Tell your father honestly! Did that Ling Xiao… do something to you!!"
A wisp of Emperor's Might quietly spread.
The temperature within the entire Ling Bao Pavilion dropped inexplicably by several degrees.
"Do something?"
The blush on Su Yan's pretty face deepened, but she felt inexplicably irritated inside.
Of course Young Master Ling Xiao didn't do something to me in exchange for the Spirit Flame… it was love!
But what happened last night was initiated by her.
If it weren't for that, Young Master Ling Xiao would have left.
"Father! Can't you stop seeing everyone as so shallow? This world isn't only about transactions of interest! I believe… Young Master Ling Xiao truly loves me! I have already pledged myself to him for life! But this was my own willing choice, and it happened after the Young Master gave me the Spirit Flame!"
Su Yan snorted coldly, genuine anger now visible on her pretty face.
She knew it. If her father found out about this, he would inevitably oppose it.
Because he had always hoped she would marry into the Central Region of the Sacred Dynasty to consolidate his merchant alliance!
But… Hmph!
I refuse!
"You… I forbid it! Our Yun Alliance can pay any price for this Spirit Flame, but do not mention marriage with him again!"
Su Wenye was also angry at this moment!
This foolish girl, what difference did it make whether he gave the flame before or after?
Wasn't it still just coveting your family background, or the wealth of the Yun Alliance?
If it were one of those monstrous talents from the Central Region, that would be one thing, but this Ling Xiao's notorious reputation spread throughout the Eastern Territories; he was a thorough debauchee.
Besides, wasn't he already engaged to that Divine Maiden of the Dao Palace?
And now he dared to pledge himself to Su Yan?
It was clear this boy was utterly scummy!
Unconsciously, a killing intent appeared in Su Wenye's eyes.
Pfft!
But just as Su Wenye was secretly calculating how to eliminate Ling Xiao without appearing deliberate, he saw Su Yan's delicate body tremble before him. She actually spat out a mouthful of blood, her pretty face growing increasingly pale.
"Yan'er!!"
"Today, if you do not agree to my marriage with Ling Xiao, I will renounce this flame and die, tormented by the cold poison."
Su Yan wiped the blood from her lips, her voice cold and resolute.
Even the expression on her face carried a hint of despair and the will to die!