At that moment, what Zhang Geyang wanted most was that Century Longevity Pill. The idea of cooperating to obtain its formula had already been tossed aside.After all, even with cooperation, it wasn't certain he'd get the recipe. Rather than that uncertainty, it was better to extort a single Century Longevity Pill directly.
The pill held a fatal temptation for him. With his life extended, he was nearly one hundred percent certain he could reach the Limit.Once he reached that stage, he could live another twenty or thirty years — perhaps even touch that higher realm he'd been yearning for…
"Then what about the cooperation?" Di Tian asked indifferently.
"If you're still willing, we can continue it," Zhang Geyang said, noticing Di Tian's narrowed eyes. He quickly changed tone:"But if you're not, then I won't insist. Such matters can't be forced."
"Then let's settle it with one Century Longevity Pill as compensation," Di Tian said casually, glancing at Yun Ze for confirmation.When the latter nodded slightly, Di Tian confirmed, "That's decided. You can't go back on your word."
"Good, then it's settled!" Zhang Geyang grinned in delight, agreeing readily."The pill, however…"
"As we said before, it can't be refined until the family head's injuries have healed — that'll take a year or two," Di Tian replied.
"I see…" Zhang Geyang's expression dimmed; his excitement cooled.They had said before that the Yun family patriarch was still recovering — he'd just gotten ahead of himself.
His gaze flickered with hesitation. He wanted to speak, but worried it might offend them.
"Hall Master Zhang, if you have something to say, say it directly," Di Tian said coldly — clearly expecting trouble.
"Lord Yun Tian, you might not like what I'm about to say," Zhang Geyang said cautiously, lowering his tone."It's just that… right now, we only have a verbal agreement. If anything happens to your side before I get the pill, I'll lose both the spirit and the compensation. That would be a huge loss."
"You're worried we'll go back on our word?" Di Tian frowned, clearly displeased.
Zhang Geyang stayed silent — because that was exactly what he was afraid of.
"Yun Tian, why not swear by your martial soul? That should ease Hall Master Zhang's worries," Gu Yuena suggested calmly."Besides, this room is under surveillance and recording — with that, Hall Master Zhang, you shouldn't have to worry about deceit."
Zhang Geyang's eyes lit up. He mentally cursed himself — Why didn't I think of that earlier?
"Fine," Di Tian said firmly, his tone solemn. "I, Yun Tian, swear upon my martial soul — I will personally deliver a Century Longevity Pill to Zhang Geyang. If I break this oath, may my martial soul shatter."
"With Lord Yun Tian's vow, I can rest easy," Zhang Geyang said with a laugh, completely reassured.
"So our deal is concluded?" Di Tian asked.
"Of course. As for the Nine-Tailed Flame Fox matter, we'll drop it. You may even choose another top-grade spirit to take with you," Zhang Geyang said cheerfully.Now that he wasn't worried about deceit, his tone was generous — even though it pained him to part with such spirits.
"Then, if Hall Master Zhang would be so kind, please bring up the Star Luo spirit database. We'd like to make our choice," Gu Yuena said.
"Uh… fine," Zhang Geyang hesitated, then nodded.He knew they'd likely pick one of the best, but compared to the Longevity Pill, that was an acceptable loss.
Half an hour later, Yun Ze, Gu Yuena, and Di Tian left the Spirit Transmission Tower with their chosen top-tier spirit.
From the twenty-eighth floor, Zhang Geyang watched them go, feeling a sharp pang of regret.
"As long as I get that Century Longevity Pill, it's worth it," he thought — a fierce glint flashing in his eyes.He had to obtain that pill. If the Dragon Phoenix Hall dared to break their word, he wouldn't hesitate to turn the entire sect upside down.
He feared that Limit-level expert, but the Spirit Transmission Tower itself did not.
Inside the Star Luo Grand Hotel, Yun Ze, Gu Yuena, and Di Tian sat together in a private suite.
"You're wondering why I agreed to give away a Longevity Pill, aren't you?" Yun Ze smiled, seeing through Di Tian's thoughts.
"Yes," Di Tian nodded. "The pill's value is too high — giving one away like that feels like a loss."
Gu Yuena shared his look of doubt.
"The ingredients for the pill are only worth a few billion federal coins, and refining it now is easy for me," Yun Ze said casually."Giving one away is equivalent to losing about one billion federal coins."
"But in exchange, we gained two top-tier spirits. In pure monetary terms, we're not losing anything."
"Moreover," Yun Ze's lips curved slightly, "there's something else that can be done with this pill — something far more valuable than the pill itself."
"Something else?" Gu Yuena's eyes brightened. "Don't tell me you plan to make a fake — a poisoned pill disguised as a Longevity Pill?"
If it were her, she would've brewed something deadly enough to kill a Super Douluo on the spot.
But Yun Ze chuckled and shook his head."I'm not that petty. The pill will be genuine — but who receives it is what matters."
"There's a catch…?" Gu Yuena's eyes glimmered as realization dawned.Di Tian also began to think deeply.
Yun Ze stayed silent, sipping water — giving them time to reason it out.
"A plan to sow discord?" Gu Yuena finally said, eyes shining as she looked at him.
"Tell me what you've deduced," Yun Ze said, smiling faintly.
Gu Yuena rose, pacing slowly as she spoke:"I think you intend to have someone else deliver the pill to Zhang Geyang — someone from the Spirit Transmission Tower's upper ranks, perhaps even the Tower Master himself, Qiangu Dongfeng."
"With their obsession over longevity, once they have the pill in their hands, they might never hand it over."
"Someone like Qiangu Dongfeng — if forced to choose between angering Zhang Geyang and keeping the pill, he'd undoubtedly choose the pill."
"And once he secretly keeps it, Zhang Geyang's fury will turn on the Tower — achieving your goal of dividing them from within."
"Am I right?" Gu Yuena stopped before Yun Ze, hands behind her back, eyes gleaming playfully like a girl awaiting praise.
"More or less," Yun Ze nodded approvingly. "But there's one key detail — when the pill is given to Qiangu Dongfeng, it must be made clear that it's the only one."
"If there were more Longevity Pills, he might not risk angering Zhang Geyang. But if it's the sole pill in existence — temptation will win."
"I knew it!" Gu Yuena beamed, confidence restored. She really was clever after all.
Hearing this, Di Tian no longer felt regret — instead, he smiled as well.Thinking about it, giving away one pill to cause internal strife within the Spirit Transmission Tower was more than worth the price.
To use a single Century Longevity Pill to sow chaos among their enemies — it was a bargain beyond compare.