Chapter 248: Calling Pavilion Master Ren Too Formal
The elder from the Myriad Treasures Pavilion departed.
The entire auction hall immediately fell into a stir.
"The Profound Sun Holy Son actually came!"
"Using a single word to stop all conflict—among all the younger generation, perhaps only the Profound Sun Holy Son could do such a thing."
"Exactly. His current reputation was built upon the blood of countless powerhouses. Even someone as strong as the Golden Crow Clan's Prince wouldn't dare provoke Li Xun."
"And just now, the Profound Sun Holy Son actually took away the Seven-Colored Divine Metal. Do you think he's preparing to ascend to sainthood?"
"That's unlikely. He only just stepped into the Divine Palace Realm not long ago. How could he directly enter the Saint Realm? Becoming a Saint isn't that simple. My guess is that he's making preparations ahead of time. With his talent and power, even if he cannot become a Saint for now, it's already certain that he will in the future."
"Profound Sun Holy Son, Li Xun?"
Lu Qingxian stood in place, softly repeating those words.
She had long heard of Li Xun's name. This was a man whose strength eclipsed the entire younger generation, and even the older generation did not dare to lightly provoke him. Behind him stood countless forces.
In the past, even a Divine Physique that had survived nine lightning calamities tribulation had perished in Li Xun's hands, propelling his reputation into the eyes of countless powerhouses.
Add to that everything that had happened in the small world of the Great Strength Divine Demon Sect, and even the seniors, upon seeing Li Xun, could not help but lower their heads slightly.
In short, whenever someone heard the name "Li Xun," their hearts would inevitably be filled with both respect and a trace of fear and dread.
"Just what kind of person is he?"
Lu Qingxian murmured softly, her gaze sweeping in the direction the elder had left, but she saw nothing more.
"Lady Lu, our luck is truly remarkable! We actually encountered the Profound Sun Holy Son here. Without him today, we would have been in grave danger."
The young man in a blue robe and several others quickly stepped forward, speaking with emotion.
As soon as his words fell, the others echoed in agreement:
"Indeed, indeed! In today's world, the only one who could intimidate a Prince of the Golden Crow Clan is none other than the Profound Sun Holy Son."
"It's a pity though. People like us could never hope to approach the Holy Son, let alone meet him in person."
"Lady Lu, since the Golden Crow Clan is pressing you so aggressively, if you were to offer the Dao Source Immortal Metal to the Profound Sun Holy Son, perhaps you might escape this calamity."
Someone quietly suggested.
Though the voice was soft, it still drew the attention of many nearby.
After all, everyone had seen the exquisite pagoda that Lu Qingxian had summoned earlier. Though most could not recognize its material, it could not escape the eyes of the Golden Crow Prince and Feng Lie.
Especially the Golden Crow Clan Prince, who directly pointed out that it was made from Dao Source Immortal Metal.
Such immortal material surpassed countless heavenly treasures, capable of refining imperial weapons. Throughout the ages, it was extremely rare—even Emperors found it difficult to obtain.
And yet today, it appeared in the possession of a mere junior at the Divine Power Realm.
It was foreseeable that from this day forward, this young woman named Lu Qingxian would draw countless hunters upon herself. The fact that no one knew before was only because the Golden Crow Clan had helped conceal it.
After all, they also desired this immortal material.
"Thank you for the reminder, fellow Daoist."
Lu Qingxian's response was indifferent and noncommittal.
On the other side, Feng Lie sat upright, his spiritual sense sweeping behind him. He then turned slightly, glancing at the nearby Prince of the Golden Crow Clan, a thoughtful look flickering in his eyes.
"Brother Li Xun's words earlier… seemed a little unusual."
"If Brother Li Xun truly desired the Seven-Colored Divine Metal, a single request would have been enough. The Myriad Treasures Pavilion would have willingly presented it with both hands. But he also said he did not wish to see any fighting…"
At this thought, Feng Lie's heart stirred.
"Could it be… that Brother Li Xun also has his eyes on the Dao Source Immortal Metal?"
Feng Lie raised his hand, rubbing his chin slightly.
Meanwhile, inside a grand hall of the Myriad Treasures Pavilion.
The place was decorated in utmost splendor. Peerless dancers swayed gracefully, their sleeves fluttering, celestial music filling the air. Each beauty did their best to display their allure—yet all their charms were directed toward a single man.
That man was a youth, his features as fine as carved jade, clad in purple robes, long hair draping loosely, and eyes as deep as the starry skies. Sword-like brows arched toward his temples.
He sat quietly, yet gave off the sense of being one with heaven and earth, like a young ancient sage who had descended into the present era from the depths of time.
"Fellow Daoist Li Xun, the Seven-Colored Divine Metal you requested has been brought."
At that moment, a black-haired middle-aged man took a tray from a servant and placed it before Li Xun with a smile.
This man was none other than Ren Qingfeng, the Pavilion Master of the Myriad Treasures Pavilion in Yuyang City.
"Many thanks, Pavilion Master Ren."
Li Xun nodded slightly in reply, removing a storage ring and setting it upon the table.
"These are some spirit stones. I ask Pavilion Master Ren to accept them."
"Ai~"
Ren Qingfeng waved his hand and spoke sternly:
"I felt an instant kinship with Fellow Daoist Li the moment we met. If anything, I regret we cannot become sworn brothers right now. For you to act in such a way feels far too formal."
"Besides, back in the small world of the Great Strength Divine Demon Sect, you gifted me a saint-level spiritual herb. I still owe you for that favor—how could I possibly accept your spirit stones?"
"For this auction, should anything catch your eye, simply tell me. I will immediately have someone bring it here for you."
"…Then I must trouble Pavilion Master Ren."
Li Xun felt a twinge of emotion.
As expected, an investment never goes to waste. Ren Qingfeng's attitude today had, without him lifting a finger, spared him a great deal of trouble.
Without Ren Qingfeng's presence, he would have had to enter the main hall and bid against everyone else. Who could say how many spirit stones that would have cost?
After all, he was far from the only one who needed Holy level materials.
"Calling me Pavilion Master Ren is still too distant. I am a few years older than Brother Li. If you do not mind, why not simply call me Brother Ren?"
Ren Qingfeng spoke, his expression carrying a touch of nervous anticipation.
To others, he would never deign to address them as "virtuous younger brother." After all, throughout the cultivation world, few were worthy of being his peer.
But Li Xun was different.
His talent was dazzling beyond compare, with the possibility of one day ascending to the rank of Emperor. To call Li Xun "brother" was equivalent to calling a future Emperor "brother."
"In that case, I shall obey rather than decline—Brother Ren!"
Li Xun thought briefly, then smiled as he spoke.
Since the other wished to form such a bond, why wouldn't he want another brother within the Myriad Treasures Pavilion?
Li Xun knew full well how terrifying the Pavilion was—something even an Emperor could not completely control. He admitted to himself that, for now, he had no power to shake it.
But if he were to slowly infiltrate from the middle ranks, and with time cause the Pavilion's middle echelon to follow only his command…
When that day came, who could say for certain whose pavilion it truly was?
Just like the current Profound Sun Holy Land—his authority there already rivaled that of the Holy Lord himself.
In some respects, he was no different from the Holy Land Grand Elder!
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