The other side's meaning was already obvious. Healing methods were precious; if they wanted a trade, they had to show sincerity and pay a sufficient price.
"Sect Master Ning, could you allow us to discuss this?"
The elders of Shrek Academy exchanged glances, each seeing the gravity in the others' eyes.
"Of course!"
"Perfect. I haven't had the chance to look around Shrek Academy yet, so I'll take a stroll first."
Ning Yunfan tactfully took his people away for the time being to look around.
After Ning Yunfan left, Shrek Academy's Sea God Pavilion meeting began.
This was the only meeting in which Mu En had not been allowed to participate.
After his battle with Mountain-Prop Douluo, although Mu En had gained the upper hand, the backlash he suffered was beyond imagination.
No one had expected this.
With Mu En around, no matter what Shrek Academy went through, they always had someone to rely on. They had always believed Elder Mu was omnipotent.
But after that battle, Elder Mu had actually fallen into a deep sleep.
So, they all panicked.
"Elder Mu's injuries must be treated. The question is, what price must we pay? Should we tell the Nine Treasures Glazed Sect that the injured person is Elder Mu?"
Song Yunzhi set the tone for the meeting.
Although she had once competed with Mu En for the position of Sea God Pavilion Master, she knew full well that Shrek Academy now needed a Limit Douluo to stand guard.
Her strength was still insufficient.
The atmosphere immediately fell silent, with no one taking the lead to speak.
Even Xuan Zi kept his mouth shut at this moment.
There was no helping it. Having just suffered defeat, he had realized that Shrek Academy needed Elder Mu now.
Anyone could suffer an accident, even he himself, but Elder Mu could not.
"Elder Zhuang, can you confirm one thing? Can the Nine Treasures Glazed Sect's healing method wake Elder Mu? To what extent can it heal his injuries?"
Seeing that no one spoke, Song Yunzhi could only break the heavy silence again.
"That healing method contains pure life force. By my estimate, it can not only wake Elder Mu, but if there is enough life force, it may even extend his lifespan by several years."
After some thought, Elder Zhuang, Zhuang Yusen, Shrek Academy's only healing-type Title Douluo, gave his answer.
The moment those words were spoken, everyone's eyes brightened.
Not only could it heal Elder Mu's injuries, it could also extend his life. That was enough to move everyone.
"I learned of this information back then, which was why I acted too rashly and came into conflict with them."
Yan Shaozhe hurriedly stated his position, finding an excuse for his previous actions.
"If they can truly do that, then no matter what, we must have them treat Elder Mu. If money is needed, Treasure Gathering Pavilion can divert some funds."
Another elder, Lin Huiqun, the master of Treasure Gathering Pavilion, spoke up.
"How could it be that simple? The Nine Treasures Glazed Sect lacks money least of all."
Song Yunzhi smiled bitterly.
She could see it clearly. Even at this point, these people were still like mythical creatures that only swallowed wealth and never gave it up. Not a single one was willing to state what they were prepared to offer.
"Elder Mu was injured because he fought them. They should naturally help heal him."
"If they refuse to help Elder Mu heal, then Shrek Academy will publicly condemn them. They will be making enemies of the entire Douluo Three Kingdoms and helping the Sun Moon Empire harm Shrek Academy."
The moment Xuan Zi spoke, everyone else covered their faces.
Such things were fine to say publicly.
But this was a meeting among their own people. There was no need to wave banners and fool one another.
Seeing that no one paid him any attention, Xuan Zi immediately grew furious. Fortunately, Yan Shaozhe knew what needed to be done and hurriedly calmed him down.
"I'll make my position clear. As long as they can heal Elder Mu, whether it is allowing them to cultivate in the Golden Tree Cave or offering a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone, everything can be traded."
"Those opposed, raise your hands!"
In the end, Song Yunzhi made the final decision.
She played a small trick, asking those opposed to raise their hands rather than those in favor.
At a time like this, anyone who raised a hand in opposition would be watching Elder Mu die without helping him.
That would be a serious matter.
The others had no objections. Even Xuan Zi remained silent this time.
As long as his martial uncle could wake up and have his lifespan extended, what did it matter if they had to give up a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone?
When Yan Shaozhe heard that they were going to offer a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone, he instinctively wanted to refuse. But seeing that no one around him opposed it, he could only remain silent.
It was not that he did not want to save Elder Mu. He simply felt they should not have to pay such a tremendous price.
After all, Elder Mu had been injured while fighting Mountain-Prop Douluo. They should have helped heal Elder Mu for free and even offered compensation afterward.
However, the current situation no longer allowed him to act as domineeringly as before.
After reaching a decision through discussion, they summoned Ning Yunfan back.
This time, they no longer concealed anything and explained the situation in detail.
"This is not because I don't want to help. Elder Mu is, after all, the stabilizing pillar of our Douluo Three Kingdoms. The problem is that I cannot make this decision."
"Moreover, the resources needed to treat Elder Mu may very well completely exhaust this foundation of our Nine Treasures Glazed Sect."
Ning Yunfan still wore a troubled expression.
In short, this matter was very difficult to handle.
"Sect Master Ning, our two forces have enjoyed friendship for generations. Please help Elder Mu for the sake of that bond."
"As for the price of treatment, as long as Shrek can provide it, we will absolutely not refuse. Even a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone can be offered."
Song Yunzhi saw through it. The bargaining chips were not enough.
"Could you allow me to return to the sect and discuss it first?"
Ning Yunfan still did not agree, but neither did he refuse.
If not for their previous battle, Shrek's group might have already resorted to force to pressure him.
But Shrek Academy truly did not dare make a move now.
In the end, they could only agree helplessly.
On the other side, the two Title Douluo, Jin Heng and Lei Yun, had already headed to the Star Luo imperial family. They would first inform Star Luo's emperor, Xu Jiawei, before going to the White Tiger Duke Mansion to demand an explanation.
With the procedures properly followed, no matter what they did afterward, the Star Luo imperial family would have no grounds to find fault with them.
Very quickly, three days passed.
Ning Yunfan kept Shrek waiting for a full three days before appearing again.
Although dragging things out was meant to raise the value, what if Mu En suddenly woke up? Wouldn't their previous plan have been for nothing?
After all, Shrek Academy had the Golden Tree. Anything was possible.
"The Nine Treasures Glazed Sect has set three prices. First, a 290,000-year Diamond Mammoth torso bone. This is a condition that must be accepted. Second, five branches from the Golden Tree. Third, Ye Guyi and Ning Que must be allowed to cultivate in the Golden Tree Cave for one year without conditions."
The Nine Treasures Glazed Sect's outrageous demand truly enraged Shrek Academy.
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