The Deal

Xu Xingyu quickly relayed these words to Yan Shaozhe, albeit with some omissions, since Yan Shaozhe didn't need to know everything.

Only after learning that the Vermilion Bird and the Phoenix were not only unrelated by blood, but also enemies, did Yan Shaozhe realize the enormity of his actions.

He had actually given the feathers of the Vermilion Bird, who was at odds with the Phoenix Clan, to his disciple. Wasn't this hastening her death?

At this Yan Shaozhe unusually panicked and shouted, "What should we do?!? Is there any way to stop the Vermilion Bird feathers from corroding Xiaotao?!"

Just then, an aged voice rang out. Mu En suddenly said, seemingly out of nowhere, "Yan Shaozhe, you're already quite old. Don't be so impulsive. Seeing that young friend Xingyu doesn't seem flustered, I can assume that young friend Xingyu Yu has a solution, right?"

Upon hearing Yan Shaozhe immediately turned to Xu Xingyu, hoping to get a solution from the other party's perspective.

Finally, under Yan Shaozhe's expectant gaze, Xu Xingyu couldn't help but sigh and said, "I do have a way to solve Ma Xiaotao's problem this time, but the price to pay is quite high, and my contract with you doesn't cover this situation, does it?"

As soon as he finished Yan Shaozhe excitedly said, "As long as you can solve Xiaotao's problem, I'll do anything you ask!"

Xu Xingyu simply said, "I have something. If you can give it to me, I'll help you with this."

Upon hearing Mu En nodded and said, "Please speak. We will try our best to meet your request this time, as long as it is within our capabilities."

I want the Vast Sea Cosmic Crystal.

Upon hearing this, both men present were stunned. They never expected Xu Xingyu to want this! The Vast Sea Cosmic Crystal was the symbol of the Sea God Pavilion Master!

This is a treasure left to them by their ancestor Tang San from the Shrek Academy before he ascended to the Divine Realm! It is precisely because of this treasure that every Sea God Pavilion Master who is Limit Douluo has been able to unleash the power of Demigod!

How could treating just one person Ma Xiaotao require such a huge price!

However, before the two could speak, a red pearl appeared in Xu Xingyu's hand. The moment the red pearl appeared, both Mu En and Yan Shaozhe could feel a strong pressure.

Moreover, both of them had only ever felt a similar pressure from one thing: the pressure emanating from the Vast Sea Cosmic Crystal.

This means that the red gem in front of us is an item of the same rank as the Vast Sea Cosmic Crystal! Both belong to the God Level level!

Xu Xingyu continued, "This thing is called the Vermilion Bird Orb Vermilion Bird Orb. I can use its power to change Ma Xiaotao's bloodline, but doing so would cause the Vermilion Bird Orb to completely merge with her. Therefore, it's not unreasonable for me to ask for an item of the same level as the Vermilion Bird Pearl, is it?"

It was at this moment that Mu En realized what was happening and, after some thought, replied, "That's true, but couldn't you use the power of the Vermilion Bird Orb to separate the feather from Xiaotao?"

It was obvious that Mu En was trying to use this to bargain. Mu En could completely understand why Xu Xingyu wanted the Vast Sea Cosmic Crystal, since his fiancée Wang Dong'er, was supposed to be the successor of the Sea God, so she would need the Vast Sea Cosmic Crystal.

However, this doesn't mean Shrek will just hand it over to them. This is something entrusted to them by Tang San's ancestor, and they'll have to pay a price if they want it!

However, Xu Xingyu immediately dashed this idea. Xu Xingyu said, "I can indeed do that, but the problem is that the feather is now completely fused into Ma Xiaotao's heart. If it's removed, she will die instantly. So the only option now is to completely replace her bloodline with the Vermilion Bird's bloodline; otherwise, I'm powerless to help."

Upon hearing this, neither Mu En nor Yan Shaozhe knew what to say. Was Ma Xiaotao truly worth the Vast Sea Cosmic Crystal? The answer was naturally no, but the Vermilion Bird Orb was certainly worth it.

Both of them were well aware of all the treasures in Shrek's vaults, and only the Vast Sea Cosmic Crystal was worthy of being compared to them.

But wouldn't it be too disrespectful to Tang San's ancestor to just hand over all of his skills like this? You have to understand that the Vast Sea Cosmic Crystal was Tang San's ancestor's last means of protecting Shrek Academy!

However, Xu Xingyu's next words completely shocked them. "In my opinion, you're not losing out at all in this deal, because my Vermilion Bird Orb is the key to unlocking the Vermilion Bird God Position. Once Ma Xiaotao successfully transforms her bloodline, she will be Vermilion Bird God Examination. Trading this for a Vast Sea Cosmic Crystal that you can only use at the very minimum is a huge profit for you."

Is that really true?

"I, Xu Xingyu, swear by my Martial Soul that everything I just said is true and without any falsehood."

After receiving Xu Xingyu's assurance, and with a helpless sigh, Mu En took out a blue crystal from his storage ring and said, "I, Mu En, swear by my martial spirit before the Xianbei masters of the Shrek Sea God Pavilion throughout the ages, that if you can save my grand-disciple's life with the Vermilion Bird Pearl, I will give you this Vast Ocean Universe Crystal."

"Clear."

After saying Xu Xingyu said, "Alright, I need to get back to work. If you'd like, please leave. I don't want to be disturbed."

Driven by Xu Xingyu, the two had no choice but to trust Xu Xingyu methods.

Overall, the fact that Ma Xiaotao was able to obtain the Vermilion Bird God Position is not a lie, but the absolute truth.

However, Xu Xingyu didn't mention was that the Vermilion Bird God Position, along with the other Four Great Sacred Beasts God Position and the three God Position of the Sun Moon, and Stars, were all Vassal God Position to him.

Therefore, such a God Position would inevitably be bound by Xu Xingyu. As long as Xu Xingyu wanted, he could take away Ma Xiaotao's Vermilion Bird God Position at any time, or directly destroy her bloodline.

It can be said that once Ma Xiaotao obtains the power of the Vermilion Bird, everything about her will be subject to Xu Xingyu's control.

To be honest Xu Xingyu didn't want to do this, but it was the only solution he could think of, so he could only take this opportunity to see if he could gain some more benefits.

After all, the God Position of the Sea God now belongs to Xu Xingyu's Vassal God Position, so the Vast Sea Cosmic Crystal, or rather the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud, is an essential item for Xu Xingyu's reference core.

In the future, once a suitable person is found, the position can be entrusted to them, allowing them to inherit the divine God Position of the Sea God.

Of course, in Xu Xingyu's heart at this stage, the most suitable person to inherit the Sea God Godhood is that little girl Wang Dong'er.

However, for now, we should focus on getting the tasks that need to be done done.

Thinking of this, Xu Xingyu turned to Ma Xiaotao to prepare the procedures for changing her bloodline.