I picked up one of them and weighed the immortal energy inside, examining its purity. Without a doubt, they were all of the highest quality. There was even a strange force rampaging within, clearly showing signs of developing intelligence. I couldn't help sighing inwardly at the confidence of the Nine Heavens Sword Sect. If I hadn't gone all out, I really might have searched the whole of Wanzhou without finding even half a piece.
The slightly trembling energy waves lost their balance, and the five immortal crystals seemed about to shoot away. I hurriedly put the one in my hand back into its original position, restoring the delicate balance among the five immortal crystals.
"So the Nine-Layer Immortal Crystals have already become something akin to a magic treasure. Sect Master Xiao is giving them to me despite their value, and I don't know how to compensate you. Could I just owe you this favor? If I can't use them all by then, I'll bring them back and return them." I had to show some sincerity if I wanted to take all five. After all, every one of them was priceless. There was no such thing as a free lunch.
"Still calling me Sect Master Xiao? You should be calling me father-in-law." Xiao Qianjian wore a stern expression, as though I had said something preposterous.
Hearing that, I immediately pushed the five immortal crystals in front of Xiao Qianjian. "Senior Xiao, if you're using this matter as a bargaining chip, I'd rather not take them. I don't think your daughter can simply be treated as an object of exchange in a transaction."
Xiao Qianjian froze, then nodded seriously. "Yes, you're right. I was being too eager for quick results. Of course, we'll have to take this slowly."
I breathed a sigh