Some things needed no words; both sides understood without saying them aloud.
Sima Qianli then explained in detail what an Emperor-grade Artifact was. The biggest difference between an Emperor-grade Artifact and other artifacts was that it had to be forged from emperor-grade materials.
Such materials could only be forged by emperor-level powerhouses and naturally possessed divine might surpassing ordinary materials.
Li Xiao's Copper-Lung Qi-Nourishing Godslayer Blade, for instance, was actually an Emperor-grade Artifact. However, it was only an embryonic Emperor-grade Artifact and had yet to amount to much.
Otherwise, Li Xiao could have slaughtered the entire Sima Family with that blade alone.
"Every Emperor-grade Artifact is nurtured by an emperor-level powerhouse over countless years. They are exceedingly rare and precious. So, young friend, how about I compensate you with an Emperor-grade Artifact?" After rambling on about how precious such artifacts were, Sima Qianli asked again.
Li Xiao narrowed his eyes. "I don't trust you. What if you compensate me with an artifact you've left a back door in? Wouldn't that put me in danger?"
"What would you prefer, then, young friend?" Sima Qianli asked, blocking a punch from Li Xiao and retreating several yards.
Li Xiao thought for a moment, then said evenly, "Here's the deal. Give me enough materials to refine an Emperor-grade Artifact, and we'll call this matter settled."
"It would be difficult for me to produce so many materials on such short notice. You're asking too much, young friend," Sima Qianli said with a frown.
Li Xiao suddenly turned vicious and hurled a powerful punch. Sima Qianli hurriedly blocked with both hands. He had barely managed to withstand it when Li Xiao snapped, "This isn't a business negotiation. My demand is enough materials to refine an Emperor-grade Artifact. If you refuse, I'll watch the Sima Family day