The Fire Clan representative looked around at the questioning and hostile gazes, and his confidence plummeted.
These sect leaders, who usually treated him with utmost courtesy, now united, forcing him to back down.
The Fire Clan representative glared fiercely at Lin Heng and said, "Besides what I promised you before, I'll give you an extra three hundred Source Crystal, is that enough?"
After saying that, the Fire Clan representative picked up Yan Ming and tried to leave, but Lin Heng smiled.
"Ha! Three hundred Source Crystal?"
Lin Heng raised an eyebrow and said disdainfully, "If Yan Ming's life is only worth three hundred Source Crystal, then put him down. I'll give you the three hundred Source Crystal, but I'll take his life."
For most cultivators who have First-Turn Samsara, three hundred Source Crystal might be considered a considerable sum of compensation.
But the Fire Clan representative forgot one thing.
Is Lin Heng just an ordinary cultivator at the First-Turn Samsara Realm?
Lin Heng's repeated provocations have enraged the Fire Clan representative.
Despite the murderous glare from the Fire Clan representative, Lin Heng remained unfazed and said, "Come on, don't be shy. Put Yan Ming down, and I'll give you three hundred Source Crystal."
As he spoke, Lin Heng walked forward, and judging from his appearance, he really intended to kill Yan Ming right there.
The Fire Clan representative clenched his teeth as he watched Lin Heng approach. The veins on his forehead bulged like small blue snakes. If looks could kill, the Fire Clan representative would have killed Lin Heng millions of times over.
"Tell me, what do you want?"
Just as Lin Heng was less than five meters away, the Fire Clan representative's gritted teeth softened, and he asked in a stern voice.
Lin Heng stopped, smiled slightly, and stated his conditions. "A territory spanning tens of millions of miles, the Origin Vein unchanged, plus ten thousand Source Crystal, and this matter is settled. Yan Ming, you may take him away."
"Impossible!"
The Fire Clan representative directly rejected Lin Heng's conditions.
Ten thousand Source Crystal is a considerable sum, but the Fire Clan representative can afford it. After all, he represents the Fire Clan and controls the forces under the Ninefold Heaven. He usually pockets a portion of the tributes he receives. How could he not come up with ten or twenty thousand Source Crystal for such a lucrative position?
However, the condition of a territory spanning tens of millions of miles is different, and the Fire Clan representative would never dare to agree to it.
Although the Fire Clan's territory within the Ninefold Heaven is vast, this tens of millions of miles of territory is just the tip of the iceberg. No matter how small it is, it is still Fire Clan territory. If he just gives it away like this, does he even want to continue living in the Fire Clan?
As for the previous five million li territory, the Fire Clan representative could explain it clearly. After all, the secrets Lin Heng possessed were worth such a gamble, and any other Fire Clan elder would have acted in the same way.
But now, the five million li of territory that Lin Heng has acquired is a private matter for the Fire Clan. Giving away sect territory for private reasons would be tantamount to betraying the sect.
"Since it's impossible, then there's nothing more to say. Put Yan Ming down; my battle with him isn't over yet."
Lin Heng once again drew the Killing Sword.
The Fire Clan representative knew very well that Lin Heng wasn't just talking casually; he was the kind of person who dared to say what he meant and do what he said.
" Lin Heng, let's stop here. I can choose a Origin Vein Origin Vein with a high-grade Source Crystal from among the ones I give you, but you must not spread this around."
The voice of the Fire Clan representative echoed in Lin Heng's mind.
Some things can't be said openly; they can only be done in private.
The Fire Clan representative used the power granted to him by the Fire Clan in the Ninefold Heaven to offer such a condition that would make his ancestors' graves swell with auspicious smoke.
High-grade Source Crystal are Source Crystal used by high-level Samsara Realm cultivators to break through. The exchange rate is one high-grade Source Crystal for one hundred ordinary Source Crystal.
There aren't many high-grade Origin Vein in the entire Ninefold Heaven. The Fire Clan only controls two high-grade Origin Vein. Now, they're offering one to Lin Heng in a trade. This is definitely a loss for them.
"Make a deal!"
Lin Heng also agreed via telepathic communication.
Territory can be seized from other sects, but high-grade Origin Vein are not so easy to obtain.
The two reached a private agreement, and Lin Heng didn't say anything more before turning around and leaving.
All sides were filled with doubt. Wasn't Lin Heng just threatening to kill Yan Ming? How come he left in the blink of an eye?
The Fire Clan representative was dumbfounded. He was waiting for Lin Heng to put on a show so he could have an explanation, but he didn't expect Lin Heng to be so decisive and leave so easily.
Looking at the puzzled gazes around him, and the questioning looks from the other members of the Fire Clan, the Fire Clan representative looked helpless. If he didn't explain, he wouldn't be able to face his clan back home.
The Fire Clan representative could only watch Lin Heng's retreating figure and shout, "I'll send someone to deliver the 20,000 Source Crystal to you tomorrow."
Hearing this, everyone was relieved, realizing it must be the result of a secret discussion between Lin Heng and the Fire Clan representative.
With 20,000 Source Crystal, it's no wonder Lin Heng was willing to let Yan Ming off the hook.
This is a huge sum of money that many sects cannot afford.
However, the other members of the Fire Clan were slightly dissatisfied with this.
"Twenty thousand Source Crystal, he's really generous."
"Alright, he's just occupying this spot, who wouldn't want to skim a little? Besides, he's never skimped on what we've already taken, so why bother?"
"I'm not concerned about who got more or less; I'm just curious whether he really agreed to Lin Heng's conditions for 20,000 Source Crystal?"
"I also suspect that what he just said was only for our benefit."
"I think this matter needs to be reported. We can't let him sacrifice the interests of my Fire Clan just to save his nephew."
With the end of the battle between Lin Heng and Yan Ming, Lin Heng's arena match also came to a close.
Even Yan Ming Seventh-Turn Samsara, couldn't defeat Lin Heng. Who would dare question his strength?
When Lin Heng returned to the rest area of the Qian Yuan Sect, Sun Yuan gave him a thumbs up. "You almost killed Seventh-Transformation Samsara Realm. I thought I was stronger than you now."
Lin Heng waved his hand. " Yan Ming's combat experience is still lacking, otherwise, even if we were to defeat him, it would be a Pyrrhic victory."
Sun Yuan smiled and said, "Once you fully comprehend the Nine-Origin Overlapping Waves Staff, defeating him will be much easier. I can't help you with that. We can practice together when we get back, and how much you understand will depend on you."
Lin Heng's eyes lit up; understanding things through actual combat would naturally yield better results.
As soon as the two finished speaking, Situ Jiannan spoke up, "Master, did you have any other discussions with that Fire Clan member just now?"
Lin Heng didn't hide anything and revealed the private agreement he had with the Fire Clan representative.
After hearing this, Situ Jiannan glanced towards the Fire Clan with a rather strange look in his eyes.
Lin Heng and Sun Yuan looked over curiously. On the Fire Clan's side, the group seemed to be arguing about something, and the Fire Clan representative appeared quite displeased.
Situ Jiannan spoke up, reminding him, "Master, in the Ninefold Heaven, everything is based on self-interest. Even though that person is a representative of the Fire Clan sent down to the Ninefold Heaven, there are other members of the Fire Clan who can check and balance him. The conditions he promises may not actually be fulfilled, especially a high-grade Origin Vein, which is beyond his capabilities."