Trade

"You? A turning point?"

Lan Yuhua looked at Gu Jinlai, frowned, and seemed a little puzzled. "What do you mean?"

Gu Jinlai did not give a direct answer, but said, "I understand how you and Lan Yuxian are competing. One of you is taking the path of the Demon Slayer, accumulating contribution points by killing Demonic Beasts, while the other is capturing out-of-control individuals and cultists. Whoever ultimately obtains the higher contribution points will be the winner of this Taihao Cave Heaven advanced training opportunity."

He added, "In this competition, both of you can use your own abilities, personal connections, or hire anyone who can accept your invitation to help you slay Demonic Beasts and hunt down out-of-control individuals. For example, Lan Yuxian somehow gained Wu Tianya's favor and became the captain of the Purifiers team, and you..."

He glanced in the direction where the group that had been with Lan Yuhua had left. "A peak Martial King, a top Martial King... These two are not from your Lan family, are they?"

"That's true."

Lan Yuhua nodded, vaguely guessing what was going on. "You wouldn't be suggesting that you're willing to accept my offer to help me slay Demonic Beasts in order to gain contribution points to suppress Lan Yuxian, would you?"

"If you can afford the price, why not?"

Gu Jinlai smiled faintly and said, "You should know that before I mastered the Thunder Divine Ability, Lan Yuxian was extremely arrogant. Today, I had to take action to apprehend Lei Jie, as it was my duty. However, she ended up becoming the biggest winner among the contestants for the Taihao Cave Heaven training spot within your Lan family. This made me somewhat uncomfortable. So, to vent my anger, I had a strong motive to help you, didn't I?"

The words from Gu Jinlai immediately brightened Lan Yuhua's eyes.

He had also heard about the conflict between Gu Jinlai and Lan Yuxian.

Given Lan Yuxian's terrible temper, no capable person could stand her.

Pan Dali's departure from the Southeast Team is the best example.

The battle with Lei Yuanzong, plus his fight with Lei Jie today, all prove that he has indeed possessed combat power comparable to a peak Celestial Person Gu Jinlai.

A true Celestial Person being at the pinnacle of human ability.

In the entire Wind and Rain City, apart from the Four Great Saints and the Nine Great Martial Saints, there are fewer than two palms' worth of beings of this caliber.

Each of these individuals possesses an extraordinary status and would not easily get involved in the competition between the two Celestial Person of the Lan family over a single spot for further study at the Taihao Grotto Heaven.

After all, their respective identities prevent them from making decisions easily, lest their stance and attitude be misunderstood.

Another crucial point is that it's not worth the effort.

Even if they help one of them and make them the final winner, the benefits they can offer are quite limited.

If they helped and that person still didn't win, they would have indirectly offended a Saint who was at least at the peak of the Celestial Person and might even have a chance to break through in the future.

In this situation, they naturally wouldn't take on huge risks for some insignificant benefits.

The right choice is to remain unchanged in the face of all changes.

But Gu Jinlai...

He had none of the concerns that those big shots faced.

"Are you really willing to help me?"

Lan Yuhua was overjoyed.

"Being willing is one thing, but whether you actually help or not depends on your sincerity."

Gu Jinlai looked at Lan Yuhua and said, "Although some of Lan Yuxian's actions have made me somewhat unhappy, we are all adults. It is impossible for us to risk offending a Celestial Person may even become a saint in the future without any benefit to us. Do you understand what I mean?"

"I understand."

Lan Yuhua quickly calmed down. "What do you want?"

"The key is what you're willing to give up for a spot in the Taihao Cave Heaven."

This Gu Jinlai.

The opportunity to study at Taihao Cave Heaven meant a brighter future, and Lan Yuhua was willing to pay any price to obtain it.

After a moment's thought, he made a decision and with a wave of his hand, he summoned an octagonal crystal bead.

"This is a protective treasure bestowed upon me by my Lineage after I cultivated to the Celestial Person. It is the Yakumo Crystal, a quasi-Dao artifact-level treasure."

Lan Yuhua was determined. "You should know that defensive quasi-Dao artifacts are much more valuable than offensive quasi-Dao artifacts. If you can really help me regain my spot to study at Taihao Cave Heaven, I can give you this treasure as a reward."

"Yakumo Crystal".

Gu Jinlai have looked at this quasi-Daoist artifact.

This is one of the Lan family's famous protective artifacts.

As Lan Yuhua said, defensive quasi-Dao artifacts are far more valuable than offensive ones.

The price of this quasi-Dao artifact is probably no less than five billion.

It is equivalent to half a real Dao artifact.

If he can sell this defensive quasi-Dao artifact, it won't be difficult for him to buy not only the seven hundred portions of Thunder Magnetic Essence Gold needed for cultivating the Chaos Starlight Body, but even eight hundred portions.

"This belongs to your Lan family. Giving it to me will likely cause you considerable trouble."

It Gu Jinlai.

"If we want to gain contribution points that surpass Lan Yuxian's, we must take action against the Demon King. I can tell the Lineage that this quasi-Dao artifact was destroyed during the battle with the Demon King. In addition, the weight of a quasi-Dao artifact is ultimately not comparable to that of a true Dao artifact. At that time, I also successfully obtained a spot to go to Taihao Cave Heaven for further study. Its weight is not what it used to be. The Lineage may not investigate it relentlessly. Just don't sell it in Fengyu City and the surrounding cities."

Lan Yuhua said.

"In this way, I will not only have to take risks, but also face a lot of trouble."

This Gu Jinlai.

Lan Yuhua seemed somewhat dissatisfied with Gu Jinlai, and gritted her teeth, saying, "I heard that you exchanged for the Celestial Person Divine Ability when you were at the Martial Saint Academy, and it seems you wanted to use it to comprehend your Celestial Person arts Divine Ability? I can also give you a Divine Ability from my home!"

At this point, he lowered his voice. "It's a top-tier Divine Ability!"

"Top-tier Divine Ability!?"

This is astonishing, Gu Jinlai.

The value of ordinary Divine Ability has already started at hundreds of millions, equivalent to top-grade Spirit Artifact.

Although the value of superior Divine Ability is not as exaggerated as that of top-grade Spirit Artifact or quasi-Dao artifacts, due to the monopoly of such Divine Ability by the upper echelons, ordinary Celestial Person would still need to spend seven or eight hundred million contribution points to purchase a superior Divine Ability.

The same applies to top-tier Divine Ability.

For someone without status or background to exchange for a top-tier Divine Ability, it would cost at least 5 billion, and even then, there's no guarantee that anyone would be willing to sell such Divine Ability.

Right now, Lan Yuhua is actually trying to get a spot to study at Taihao Cave Heaven...

After a moment of intense thought, Gu Jinlai finally asked, "This top-tier Divine Ability comes from the Taihao Grotto Heaven, right?"

"That's true. Anyone who isn't True Disciple Taihao Cave Heaven will inevitably be hunted down by the top experts of Taihao Cave Heaven if they try to cultivate it. However, you are only a Martial King and cannot cultivate top-level Divine Ability. If you are just using it for reference, then you don't need to worry about this problem."

Lan Yuhua paused as she spoke, "You wouldn't go around spreading rumors about having inherited the top-tier Divine Ability of the Taihao Cave Heaven, would you?"

"Of course not."

Gu Jinlai, he stopped insisting and readily agreed, "I agree to Yakumo Crystal and that top-tier Divine Ability."

"Very good."

Lan Yuhua's spirits lifted. "Among the information I have about the Demon King, besides that ordinary Demon King, there is also a Great Devil King with a perfected Demon Body. If we can hunt down such a Demon King, the contribution I can gain is probably close to one billion."

At this point, he added, "If the Ancient Martial King hadn't come, I was already planning to spend a lot of money to invite my friends to fight to the death. Now that the Ancient Martial King is willing to take action, dealing with this demon king will be a piece of cake."

"A Demon King with a perfected Demonic Body? Approximately one billion contribution points..."

A little reflection from Gu Jinlai.

The Demonic Beasts King, whose demonic body is at its peak, is as powerful as a top-tier Celestial Person. Some of his most talented members are even comparable to peak Celestial Person. He would have to take a certain risk to deal with him.

But...

He glanced at Lan Yuhua.

Even a Demon Slayer like him, whose combat strength is not even at the high-level Celestial Person, has the courage to gather people to fight this Demon King, let alone him.

If there is real danger, he doesn't need to defeat the demon king; he just needs to run faster than Lan Yuhua and the martial kings she has gathered.

Moreover, he believed that although Lan Yuhua really wanted a spot to study at Taihao Cave Heaven, she would never risk her life.

"Can."

Gu Jinlai said, "However, I have one condition: you must give me Yakumo Crystal and that top-tier Divine Ability first."

"Give it to me first..."

Lan Yuhua's expression changed slightly, and she hesitated.

"Time waits for no one. This is your only hope of getting a spot to study at Taihao Cave Heaven."

This Gu Jinlai.

Upon hearing Gu Jinlai's words, Lan Yuhua immediately decided. "I will give it to you, but you must make a vow based on your own martial arts will."

"Can."

Gu Jinlai nodded.

Making a vow based on martial arts will is similar to a cultivator's vow to Heavenly Dao.

It can be considered a constraint imposed by some kind of idealistic force.

But how much binding force does it actually have...?

That's a matter of opinion.

"After dark, we'll meet at the North Gate and set off. I'll give you Yakumo Crystal and that Divine Ability then."

Lan Yuhua said resolutely.

"Can."

Gu Jinlai nodded.

After the two had finished their conversation, Lan Yuhua quickly left.

Watching him leave, Gu Jinlai's expression remained largely unchanged.

Lan Yuhua was willing to give up everything for a spot to study at Taihao Cave Heaven, so his approach at this time couldn't be more appropriate.

After observing for a moment, Gu Jinlai's gaze also turned to the courtyard that was used as the base of the Purifiers team, but was actually the private residence of the Celestial Person Being Lan Yuxian.

At this time, the courtyard was bustling with people and vehicles, a truly lively place.

Not only did members of the Lan family come to visit, but some people outside the Lan family also realized that Lan Yuxian was about to become the final victor and rise to prominence, so they also sent people with gifts to make good connections in advance.

He recalled the proud, swan-like demeanor of Lan Yuxian from the several times he had met her.

"I wonder if you will still be so proud when Lan Yuxue arrives three days later, but the spot to go to Taihao Cave Heaven for further study is not yours."