True Lord Zixian was taken aback by Feng Jun's retort, then gave a bitter laugh.
"All right, I was wrong... It's been far too long since I last sought someone's guidance. I got anxious and forgot the proper way of doing things."
"How about this? I'll buy the answer with Spirit Stones. Just name your price."
For Zixian, this attitude was already quite rare, especially since the two of them had some agreements and could be considered partners.
But Feng Jun had no intention of indulging his habits, so he asked solemnly, "If you want to buy something, does that mean someone else has to sell it?"
"All right, I was wrong again." True Lord Zixian's frustration surged like a river in flood. It truly had been many years since he had asked anyone for guidance. As a great cultivator, he was usually blunt and direct when dealing with others, never considering methods or etiquette so long as he achieved his goal.
Only now did he realize that even ordinary cultivators needed some manners and proper procedure when communicating. So he patiently said, "I want an explanation of this matter. Just tell me what you want... This explanation is very important to me."
Yet the more patient he became, the more presumptuous Feng Jun grew. In truth, Feng Jun did not want to act this way, but he had to make his bottom line clear. "Senior, it may be important to you, but it is equally important to me. So... my apologies."
True Lord Zixian paused, then took the initiative to offer his terms. "I won't take those six Extreme Spirit Stones. What do you think?"
Feng Mountain Lord liked Spirit Stones, especially Extreme Spirit Stones. That was no secret to anyone.
"Not much," Feng Jun refused decisively. "Without those