"Not impossible. Those clans are used to throwing their weight around. Now that they've suffered a setback, who knows whether they'll swallow the insult?" Someone chuckled derisively, clearly delighted to see this.
"Indeed. It's just a shame that divine stone wasn't destined for us."
"Heh, getting a look at it was enough. Did you really think you could take it home? Having something like that would only leave you reeking of trouble. Who knows how many eyes would be fixed on you?"
Even in Boundless Heaven, murder and robbery were hardly uncommon. An ordinary person could never hold on to such a divine treasure; it would only invite a fatal calamity.
Xi Yue, however, had no such concerns. Anyone who actually attacked her would truly be courting death.
No one bid again, and the divine stone thus fell into Xi Yue's hands.
The Divine Medicine was naturally supplied by her Third Granduncle. Although she was the Xu Family's imperial princess, her cultivation was still too low. There was no way she would carry so much Divine Medicine on her person.
At present, she was practically penniless, without even a few stalks of sacred medicine.
Xu Tianheng felt the sting as well, but ultimately handed it over.
It was going to one of their own, after all. There was no need to quibble too much.
Besides, if a Life Stone could be extracted from that divine stone, it would truly be an earth-shaking stroke of fortune!
Such a thing could even extend the lives of beings at the sect-master level and above, seizing the blessings of heaven and earth. It was a truly priceless treasure.
The divine stone weighed heavily in the hand. Xu Tianheng took out a Bone Mirror and cast a ray of divine light over it, revealing its interior.
Only upon examining it up close did they discover the dense essence of life within the divine stone, like a newly risen blazing sun.
Its vitality was vast as an ocean, flowing in bubbling streams and almost spilling out.
There was no doubt that it was a Life Stone.
With the transaction complete, the three leisurely left the Heaven-Rending Treasure Pavilion, attended by the maids.
"Young friend, please wait."
Five people approached from the entrance, their expressions tinged with urgency. "We have quite a few rare treasures ourselves. Might you be willing to trade?"
Their gazes fixed on the three before them. The girl had only cultivated nine heavenly grottoes, yet she seemed to be their leader. The realization startled them.
A moment later, however, they regained their composure. This divine stone was far too important. It might contain a legendary Life Stone, and they could not give up no matter what!
That was precisely why they had set aside their past grievances and joined forces.
What family didn't have an ancient ancestor or two on the verge of passing away?
This Life Stone could extend those ancestors' lives, seize the blessings of heaven and earth, and even help them advance another step.
Xi Yue shook her head. Did they really take her for a child they could fool?
Their so-called rare treasures couldn't compare to even a single hair on this divine stone.
"Young friend, everything is negotiable," an old man said with a genial smile.
Then his eyes shifted, and he clapped his hands. "How about this? Each of us five will offer one stalk of Divine Medicine and two stalks of sacred medicine in exchange for the divine stone in your hands."
Xi Yue shook her head, her expression calm. "This is of great use to me. I won't trade it away. Please leave."
With that, she turned and walked away, leaving them with nothing but the sight of her back.
"Wait, young friend. We can discuss this further. If one stalk isn't enough, how about two?" A middle-aged man blocked her path, speaking with obvious reluctance.
This was Divine Medicine. There were only so many stalks in the entire world. How could giving away two at once not make his heart ache?
"Your offer is very tempting, but I still refuse!"
Xi Yue's eyes flickered, and she was somewhat moved. Ten stalks of Divine Medicine! She had only spent five to win this divine stone at auction.
Still, there was no way she would trade it. There really was a Life Stone inside.
Even if it fell short of an immortality medicine, the difference wasn't great. How could a mere handful of stalks of Divine Medicine compare?
"Young friend, ten stalks of Divine Medicine is no small sum. Think carefully." Another middle-aged man spoke, his gaze dark and icy as he stared fixedly at Xi Yue.
"Are you threatening me?" Xi Yue sneered, showing no fear.
"It isn't a threat, merely a word of advice. Don't bring ruin upon yourself!" the man said ominously, assuming she thought the offer of Divine Medicine was insufficient.
"If you want it, that isn't entirely out of the question... Bring an immortality medicine to trade, and we can make a deal." Xi Yue toyed with the divine stone in her hands, her eyes lively and a faint smile on her lips.
"You ignorant brat! You truly don't know how high the heavens are or how deep the earth runs! Do you really think we fear you?!" someone bellowed on the spot, his face livid. His aura spilled out uncontrollably, sweeping several onlookers off their feet.
How rare was an immortality medicine? How many could there be in all the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths? Even an immortal family might not possess such an immortal bloom.
Yet this little girl had opened her mouth and demanded an immortality medicine. She truly had no idea what heaven and earth were!
"Looks like the negotiations have fallen through, and they're getting ready for a fight," someone whispered.
"Shh, quiet. These aren't people we can afford to provoke. Just watch," another person warned.
"Oh?" The corners of Xi Yue's mouth lifted. "Already losing your temper? You want to attack me?"
"Hmph! My young lady won this at auction. What does it have to do with any of you? Why are you standing here barking like mad dogs, making an endless racket?" Qing Shuang pointed at the man's neck and angrily rebuked him.
The man's expression darkened further. It was one thing for that little girl to have a mysterious background, but even a mere maid dared to point fingers at him?
Born into a great clan, he was accustomed to standing high above others. When had he ever faced such treatment?
Did they really think he was someone they could bully?
He immediately raised his hand and swept it out. Profound runes gathered in his palm, forming a massive hand of magical power.
Wind and thunder abruptly roared, and fierce gusts howled as it struck straight at Qing Shuang.
Yet the massive hand had barely reached her when someone shattered it with a single slap.
Xu Tianheng had acted.
Seeing his killing move so easily blocked, the man immediately frowned. He realized that the person before him was extraordinary and no longer dared act rashly.
"Little girl, don't think we're afraid of you just because you have an extraordinary background."
At this point, all he could do was put on a brave front with words. He did not dare actually attack.
"You dare threaten me?" Xi Yue said. Unwilling to waste any more time on these people, she looked at Xu Tianheng.
Boom!
Xu Tianheng immediately struck, sending the man flying with a slap. His body exploded in midair, leaving only his primordial spirit trying to flee, but a massive hand seized it and crushed it outright.
The surrounding crowd watched it all happen. No one intervened.
"Does anyone else wish to attack?" Xu Tianheng swept his gaze over them as an incomparably powerful aura spread out, its might shaking every direction.
The remaining four were all startled. They sensed a chilling
aura lock onto them, and the shadow of death spread through their bodies.
"Senior, we meant no harm! That man from the Yun clan acted on his own. It had nothing to do with us!" The old man who had spoken first hurriedly pleaded with him.
The person before them was unfathomable. With a mere wave of his hand, he had smashed a Void Dao Realm sect master to pieces. He was unquestionably a supreme expert!
If they still wanted to attack, they truly must have grown tired of living.
At the same time, the old man cursed inwardly. What an utter fool. He knew they weren't people to provoke, yet he still attacked.
Now look at this. He's dead, but he's left us with this mess. If things go wrong, he'll drag us into the calamity with him.
Xi Yue chuckled softly. "Hehe, of course I know that you seniors meant no harm."
The sect masters were overjoyed. Could there still be a chance to turn things around and let this matter pass?