This fellow... really is a treasure-gathering basin. Keeping an eye on him is far more practical than carrying a treasure-gathering basin around and having everyone covet it...
Within a few dozen breaths, Jian Shang completely erased Liu Bang's imprint, performed an initial refinement of the Eastern Sovereign Bell, and put it away. He entertained that wicked thought with immense satisfaction, still thoroughly enjoying himself.
It was the foremost of the ten supreme treasures. The reactions of those peak existences earlier said it all-even Zhao Ji, who seemed to desire nothing, and the gravely wounded, dying Tomb God Emperor had fought for it with all their might.
Right, every time the Great Huan Dynasty advanced, it needed Dragon Soul to oversee the process. Perhaps he would still need Liu Bang's help in the future?!
"Your... Majesty!" Just then, Tian Dan abruptly called out.
"Very good! I helped you out of the goodness of my heart, and you actually shut me out of the formation too!"
A fragrance filled the air, followed by an intoxicating voice that set hearts aflutter, though it was distinctly unfriendly...
"Hm?"
Jian Shang looked at Tian Dan in confusion, then suddenly froze. He gave an awkward laugh and exclaimed in apparent delight, "Ah? Senior Si? Long time no see! You're as radiant as ever, Senior Si. What a cause for celebra-"
There was no helping it. This was the foremost of the ten supreme treasures. If he had to be a hypocrite, so be it! He had to admit that much!
Zhao Ji's face was dark as she repeatedly looked Jian Shang up and down with an unfriendly gaze, saying nothing!
In the end, Jian Shang's skin was not thick enough. Changing his tone, he answered sheepishly, "Well... what else could I do? They were all big