Xiao Zhan clutched the wooden box tightly, his heart wavering. His father, the previous Clan Chief of the Xiao Family, had once told him never to take out the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade.
Because this jade piece was of great importance, a slight mistake could lead to the Xiao Family's demise.
For many years, only he knew about the jade piece; even the two Elders were unaware of its true significance.
But now, so many years had passed, and he was already in his sixties with only a few years left to live. These two Earth Rank Cultivation Techniques should be very suitable for Yan'er. With them, Yan'er's chances of winning the Three-Year Agreement would surely increase greatly.
Xiao Xun Er was so anxious she was almost in tears. She had returned in a hurry and hadn't brought any Earth Rank Cultivation Techniques with her; otherwise, she would have used a Cultivation Technique to buy the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade herself.
Jiang Cheng saw that Xiao Zhan's heart was already wavering. With a flick of his embroidered robe, a sixth-grade pill appeared out of thin air.
"This Medicinal Pill is called the Exquisite Barrier-Breaking Pill, a sixth-grade Advanced pill."
A rich medicinal fragrance enveloped the entire room as the wooden box opened. Smelling it was refreshing!
As soon as these words were spoken, the entire audience was in an uproar!
Even the two Elders of the Xiao Family couldn't help but lean in to observe. After confirming it was indeed a sixth-grade pill, they couldn't help but gasp. This fellow could actually produce a sixth-grade pill—it was unheard of!
Yun Yun's expression was calm, and she murmured to herself, "I didn't expect it to really be a sixth-grade Exquisite Barrier-Breaking Pill. Anyone below the Dou Ling Realm who takes it can increase their strength by three stars... It wouldn't be an exaggeration to call it a seventh-grade pill."
In the entire Jia Ma Empire, the only one who could refine a sixth-grade pill was Pill King Gu He, yet even he was powerless to refine the sixth-grade Exquisite Barrier-Breaking Pill.
Because anyone who wished to refine something of that Rank must possess a Heaven and Earth Anomaly, a Heavenly Flame!
Xiao Zhan's heart pounded, and he swallowed hard. Yan'er would surely need this sixth-grade Exquisite Barrier-Breaking Pill... "How about it?" Jiang Cheng chuckled softly, "A sixth-grade Exquisite Barrier-Breaking Pill, plus two Earth Tier Low-Grade Dou Techniques. That should be enough to exchange for the jade piece in your hand, right?"
"Uncle Xiao, no!" Xiao Xun Er urgently said, "The jade piece is invaluable, far beyond what two Dou Techniques and a sixth-grade Exquisite Barrier-Breaking Pill can compare to. If Uncle Xiao trusts me, please give the jade piece to Xun'er. Xun'er will ask the Clan Chief to give the Xiao Family ten Earth Rank Cultivation Techniques."
The two Elders looked at each other and sneered, "Xun'er, don't let your tongue get ahead of you. If you can produce them now, we'll definitely believe you, but if you can't, then we can only proceed with the exchange."
"Di-rank Dou Technique, there are only a few people in the entire Jia Ma Empire who can Cultivate it. Moreover, once the sixth-grade Exquisite Barrier-Breaking Pill is consumed, the Clan Chief can Breakthrough to Dou Ling in the shortest amount of time. In the future, our Xiao Family can also advance to the Imperial Capital."
The Xiao Family had lived in this small Wutan City for many years, and returning to the Imperial Capital was not a matter of a day or two.
The Grand Elder also quickly followed up, saying, "Clan Chief, we have all witnessed the Xiao Family's ups and downs. Now that the opportunity to Breakthrough to Dou Ling is before us, we cannot miss such a good chance!"
Xiao Zhan also nodded, his right hand uncontrollably handing over the box containing the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade.
However, just then, a black mist permeated the main hall of the Xiao Family. In a moment, a shadow surged up and finally solidified into a human figure.
The figure was completely wrapped in a pitch-black robe, and when he slightly raised his head, a dark, aged face was revealed.
"Heh, this little fellow is quite sensitive," the Black Robed Man chuckled softly, then whispered, "There are some things you cannot touch, otherwise, you will have nowhere to go on this continent!"
"Dou Huang?!" Yun Yun stood up, vigilantly watching the sudden appearance of the Dou Huang expert.
"Threatening me?"
Jiang Cheng snorted, "Do you know that what I hate most is being threatened? Do you really think an expert from the Ancient Clan would come here?"
Hearing this, the black shadow's expression froze, and he suddenly turned to look at Jiang Cheng. Even Xiao Xun Er unconsciously covered her cherry-red lips.
"How do you know... Who exactly are you?!"
Jiang Cheng grabbed with his bare hand, and the black shadow didn't even have a chance to react before he was directly seized in his palm.
"My name is Jiang Cheng, a traveler wandering the world."
Such an understated movement made Ling Ying, who was a revered Dou Huang, turn pale.
Jiang Cheng drew out the blade beside him, which startled him, and smiled, "One who wields a blade, when they grasp its momentum, should look down upon all under heaven."
"But, you're still lacking a bit."
Jiang Cheng's finger moved slightly, and Ling Ying in front of him felt as if he had been hit by a truck. He flew backward uncontrollably, directly smashing through three walls of the Xiao Family, then rushed out of the Xiao Family and disappeared.
"Old Ling!"
Xiao Xun Er was greatly alarmed. Old Ling's cultivation was at the Eight-star Dou Huang Realm, yet he was so easily thrown out of the Xiao Family's main hall, utterly without the ability to resist.
Who exactly was this person in front of her?
"Young Miss, there's no need to panic. I conquer people with virtue. If Young Miss doesn't try any tricks, I won't lay a hand on you."
Jiang Cheng merely glanced at Xiao Xun Er, his gaze once again resting on Xiao Zhan.
Xiao Zhan also knew that this person's strength was not to be underestimated, so he quickly offered the Xiao Family's jade piece with both hands, "Senior, this is your jade piece..."
Jiang Cheng opened the box, and seeing the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade lying quietly inside, he nodded with satisfaction.
"Thank you, Clan Chief Xiao. I shall take my leave then. Sect Leader Yun, let's go."
With that, Jiang Cheng turned around gracefully, his left hand behind his back, and the folding fan in his right palm slowly fanning, presenting the image of a refined Young Master.
Coupled with his peerless looks, any woman who saw him couldn't help but feel her heart race.
"Who exactly is this person?"
...Above the Void Realm.
Jiang Cheng turned his face to look at Sect Master of the Yunlan Sect, Yun Yun, behind him, and chuckled lightly, "What's wrong, Young Miss Yun Yun, is something on your mind?"
Yun Yun pursed her lips and said, "I've always been unclear, what Realm are you, sir? Why did that Eight-star Dou Huang fail to last even a single round against you?"
"Heh, whatever Realm Young Miss desires it to be, that is what it is. I am merely a traveler. Wandering the world and reading countless books is what my heart truly desires. If Young Miss doesn't mind, you can stay with me and Cultivate diligently; you will surely achieve great things in the future."
Yun Yun said bitterly, "Senior is joking. I am the Sect Master of the Cloud Mist Sect. If I leave, wouldn't my Disciples' hearts for cultivation be thrown into disarray?"
Jiang Cheng didn't speak. Her path was hers alone to control, but he would still give her some help.
Who called her one of his favorite women in his previous life, the Sect Master of the Cloud Mist Sect, Yun Yun, this silly girl.
Her Sect was destroyed, her master killed, and she wandered with her Disciple Nalan Yanran, eventually settling in the Flower Sect, but was resented by others. Her life was truly full of hardships.