Ying Xuanji's mood was somewhat heavy.
The reason is that, even now, she has not been able to reach an agreement with the Blazing Heaven Flame Palace here.
The journey went quite smoothly at first. After she revealed her identity, the local Heavenly Supervision Department cooperated fully with her actions.
Communication with the Blazing Heaven Flame Palace was relatively smooth.
With the help of the local Heavenly Supervision Department, she finally arrived at the headquarters of the Blazing Heaven Flame Palace.
"..."
Looking at the magnificent golden-red building in front of her, Ying Xuanji silently composed herself, reminding herself to control her temper on this trip. She was doing this for Elder Ye and could not afford to be careless.
Then, she led several enforcers from the Western Continent Heavenly Supervision Department forward.
A group of people from the Flame Palace, dressed in crimson robes, soon approached. The old woman at the head of the group had an expression and tone that were equally cold.
"We are truly flattered to hear that the Seventh Star Lord of the Ziwei Hall has arrived. May we ask what brings you here?"
"If you don't mind, you can just say it here."
The old woman's curt attitude clearly showed that, like the Palace Master of Yan Palace, she had little interest in the three major official forces of Shenzhou.
Ying Xuanji took a light breath and said in as polite a tone as possible:
"I have a friend with exceptional talent who has a favor to ask of your esteemed Divine Phoenix True Monarch. In return, I am willing to offer 30,000 catties of the Essence of Departing Fire as a token of our meeting."
"If this matter proves too difficult, the Ziwei Hall will offer further thanks afterward, and no objection will be refused."
"Could you perhaps introduce me to a couple of people?"
Upon hearing the words "[30,000 Essence of Departing Fire]", the head of the Yan Palace elders instinctively felt their pupils dilate.
The powerful figures from the Flame Palace behind them all gasped in astonishment, clearly finding the amount of treasure ore incomprehensible.
This is almost all the wealth of some second-rate forces!
Using it merely as a greeting gift is really a bit...
After a brief moment of astonishment, Old Madam Yan Gong snapped back to reality, then narrowed her eyes as she looked at Ying Xuanji: "An introduction?"
"Does Star Lord not know that our Palace Master said long ago that she would not see any of the lowest-ranking people from the Ziwei Hall, the Heavenly Supervision Department, and the Demon Suppression Department?"
"The lowest of the low..." Upon hearing this extremely insulting term, Ying Xuanji instinctively frowned slightly.
But she didn't react immediately; instead, she continued speaking:
"I've heard about it, but I don't believe anything in this world is so absolute. So many years have passed, perhaps that True Lord will change his mind..."
"Star Lord Ying, you've misunderstood." The old lady of Yan Palace interrupted with a cold smile:
"This matter involves our Palace Master's absolute red line, and even I, an old woman, have no way to interfere."
"The Ziwei Hall can receive another 30,000 jin of Essence of Departing Fire."
Ying Xuanji, well-versed in the art of negotiation, calmly replied, "A total of 60,000 jin of the Essence of Departing Fire can be delivered to your palace today."
"In addition, I will give you five thousand catties of essence as payment."
"How?"
"..."
The old woman from Yan Palace fell silent for a long time before raising her head again and asking, "Can you give it to me now?"
"Nature."
A smile finally appeared on Ying Xuanji's face.
You can't catch a wolf without risking your cub; in this way, the goal has been successfully achieved.
She removed a spatial ring from her finger and took out a jade box from her bosom, handing them both to the other person.
"Then I'll leave it to the elder."
As she spoke, Ying Xuanji stared at the old woman's right hand, which was trembling with excitement, as she greedily caressed the jade box containing five thousand catties of private reward.
"At noon the day after tomorrow, at the main gate of the Burning Heaven Palace."
Putting away the jade box and ring, Old Madam Yan Gong let out a soft, grating laugh, "Remember to tell your friend to be respectful."
The following morning.
Inside the Heavenly Supervision Department of the city closest to the Blazing Heaven Flame Palace.
Having spent the entire night without sleep, Ying Xuanji sat in a chair, gazing at the gleaming red gemstone in the courtyard, speechless for a long time. "..."
It's unclear whether it's because what that Elder Yan Gong said was true.
It's still that Palace Master Jiang of the Blazing Heaven Flame Palace who's really too arrogant.
The 60,000 catties of Essence of Departing Fire sent yesterday were returned intact just a quarter of an hour ago.
Along with it came a severed arm, almost completely burned to a crisp.
Although we only met once.
However, with her Divine Connection Realm perception, Ying Xuanji easily recognized that this was the arm of the old woman from Yan Palace from yesterday.
The Western Continent law enforcement officers who received the goods also arrived looking disheveled and dirty.
The reason is quite simple.
In addition to the 60,000 jin of precious ore and the severed arm of the person involved, there were also two letters sealed by the Law Fire, which were delivered directly to the desks of the Western Continent Director of the Celestial Observatory and Ying Xuanji.
The letter paper contained only one simple word:
"Roll."
Each stroke seemed to be filled with flowing lava, scorching the courtyard floor of the Heavenly Supervision Department until it melted.
"The Palace Master sent me to convey..." The Flame Palace disciple, bowing and clasping his hands in a trembling voice, said, "He said... he said if the Star Lord dares to set foot in the Flame Palace again..."
"Knew."
Somewhat annoyed, Ying Xuanji expelled the man from the hospital and began to ponder how she could possibly meet the Divine Phoenix True Monarch.
However, just as the morning light shone into the courtyard...
The Communication Jade Slip at her waist suddenly glowed with a scarlet light.