After Liao Dunqi finished speaking, Yang Hengchang's face lit up with delight. He suddenly burst into hearty laughter, casting a smug glance at the rather grim-faced Hao Jinghai and Linghu Xiang as he laughed.
Although he had paid an enormous price to obtain the Phoenix Feather, at least he had bested Hao Jinghai and Linghu Xiang. Besides, this was an exchange; anyone would have had to pay such a price.
Moreover, he had been determined to obtain the Phoenix Feather, and being able to disgust them along the way naturally left Yang Hengchang thoroughly pleased.
"Hmph!" Hao Jinghai and Linghu Xiang snorted coldly without saying anything more. They had lost this contest, but a loss was a loss. It was no great matter.
Although they had failed to obtain the Phoenix Blood, they were not about to lose their reason over it.
"Gentlemen, your offers were also very difficult for me to pass up, but-"
"Why all this drivel?!" Hao Jinghai glared at Liao Dunqi and cut him off with a bark. "Who you choose is none of our damned business."
Liao Dunqi did not get angry. He smiled and said no more. Of course he knew Hao Jinghai was feeling rather frustrated.
"Congratulations, Elder Yang. I hope you make it back to the Sword Pavilion safely!" Linghu Xiang said, giving Yang Hengchang an icy look.
This was a naked threat from Linghu Xiang, but Yang Hengchang remained all smiles. "May your auspicious words come true. I, Yang Hengchang, have a life that's hard to snuff out. Naturally, I'll return safely, so there's no need for you to worry about me. As for the Phoenix Feather, you won't get a share of it. Hahaha!"
Liao Dunqi said nothing as he watched them snipe at each other. He had no wish