As soon as the three days were up, Tong Xinran arrived at the Heart-Questioning Valley Great Elder's residence.
"I came here today for just one thing: hand over the goods in a trade, or die."
The Great Elder remained calm and composed.
"I agree to the trade, but I need some time."
Tong Xinran said, "Disciples of the Divine Firmament Sword Sect, hear my command. Surround Heart-Questioning Valley starting now. If we don't see the goods today, kill one elder every two hours."
"Anyone unwilling to be complicit with Heart-Questioning Valley may leave."
The Great Elder was dumbfounded.
"Wait, are you people being reasonable?"
"Even if I agree to trade, I still need time to prepare. Besides, you haven't said how much you want to trade or how we're negotiating the price."
Tong Xinran gave a cold chuckle.
"Heart-Questioning Valley has operated for so many years, and you need time to prepare minerals and Divine Stones? You don't know how much you have?"
"You were trying to use Divine Stones to negotiate terms before, and now you're telling me you aren't ready?"
"Do you think this is one of those storybooks you read? Or do you think our Divine Firmament Sword Sect worries about morality when we act?"
"Hand over all the Divine Stones and ore veins under Heart-Questioning Valley's control by the end of today. Refuse, and you die. Don't stall for time. Of course, you can also choose to hide the Divine Stones. As long as you hide them, I'll wipe out everyone in Heart-Questioning Valley."
The Heart-Questioning Valley Great Elder's composure was utterly shattered.
"This is outright robbery."
Tong Xinran said, "Since you've put it that way, I'll oblige you. Disciples of the Divine Firmament Sword Sect, hear my command. Since the Heart-Questioning Valley Great Elder calls