At that thought, Su Changge smiled faintly. "You want it?"
"Bring something of equal value to trade with me, and I'll give it to you."
Every man for himself was the law of heaven and earth; if a man did not act for himself, heaven and earth would destroy him.
The other party had offended him from the very start. If he simply gave it away, then as the Divine Son, he would have no dignity left to speak of.
At his words, Wang Kaihe frowned slightly.
In his plan, the Profound Yellow Meteorite Iron had been something he could obtain himself, yet Su Changge had beaten him to it.
And now the other party actually wanted him to offer something of equal value?
Besides, he had been in the Holy Son ranks for so long. What was this newly established, nominal Divine Son?
"I originally had the ability to obtain this Profound Yellow Meteorite Iron myself."
Wang Kaihe sneered. "For the Changge Divine Son to act like this..."
"It seems somewhat against the rules."
"Oh?"
"So you mean..."
The smile on Su Changge's face turned cold. "You're planning to teach this Divine Son how to do things?"
The moment his words fell—
Su Changge stepped forward.
His aura erupted with a bang, like a towering tidal wave crashing against everyone's minds!
His indifferent eyes were like those of a god passing judgment upon heaven and earth!
In public, as fellow disciples, he had already given the other party one chance.
But since the man had taken an inch after being given a foot, then Su Changge would suppress him outright!
He was the Divine Son. If a Holy Son could provoke him at will, where would the Divine Son's prestige be placed?
If someone with ulterior motives used this matter as gossip, would he still be fit to remain the Divine Son?
Rumble!
The spiritual energy in this region of heaven and earth roared without end.
The overwhelming pressure even made the lower-cultivation disciples tremble all over!
"Answer me! Are you teaching this Divine Son how to do things?"
Su Changge stared fixedly at Wang Kaihe, his gaze cold as eternal frost.
Wang Kaihe was utterly suppressed by the aura erupting from Su Changge.
Amid the roaring of countless currents of spiritual energy, it was as though furious waves from an angry sea were pouring down endlessly from the heavens!
Wang Kaihe felt an unsurpassable pressure completely envelop and suppress him. Cold sweat seeped uncontrollably from his forehead.
After several breaths had passed.
He finally forced out a few words. "I... I wouldn't dare."
The stalemate lasted for quite some time.
Only then did Su Changge slowly withdraw his pressure, allowing many disciples to finally catch their breath.
At this moment, all of them looked at Su Changge with fear in their eyes.
The Divine Son's might could not be offended!
Those who dared offend him had to bear the Divine Son's fury!
However.
Quite a few female disciples revealed fascinated expressions. This domineering and straightforward Divine Son was far more in line with the image they had imagined!
If a Divine Son was not domineering, then what Dao was he even cultivating?
"I... I kind of..."
"Me too..."
"I really want to be with the Divine Son..."
Many female disciples, and even female elders, had flushed cheeks as they murmured softly.
Such a Divine Son was simply domineering beyond compare. They loved him even more!
Su Changge could not help getting a headache. He had no idea what was inside these women's heads.
He shifted his gaze toward Yun Xinyan within the crowd.
"The Grand Yin Body is somewhat interesting."
The Grand Yin Body was an exceptional furnace physique. If one dual cultivated with her, one's cultivation could be greatly increased...
"No wonder Wang Kaihe cares so much. So that's what he's after."
He had thought Wang Kaihe genuinely liked Yun Xinyan.
But now, it seemed he simply wanted to...
Su Changge smiled at Yun Xinyan. "What, you've been staring at the thing in my hand. Do you want to argue with me about this too?"
Yun Xinyan froze.
She had not expected Su Changge to speak to her.
Somewhat at a loss, she hurriedly cupped her hands respectfully. "Xin Yan would not dare covet what milord has obtained..."
Su Changge tossed the Profound Yellow Meteorite Iron in his hand and smiled. "As far as I know, women should not be suited to cultivating with Profound Yellow Cloud Iron, right?"
The Profound Yellow Meteorite Iron was extremely yang in nature. If a woman cultivated with it carelessly, it could very likely damage her meridians.
Hearing this, Yun Xinyan cupped her hands again. "My Father suffered a Great Dao Hidden Malady while breaking through in his youth. Now, only the main medicine, the Profound Yellow Meteorite Iron, is missing. That is why Xin Yan wished to obtain more..."
"Xin Yan had no intention of offending the Divine Son. Please do not blame me, Lord Divine Son."
"If Lord Divine Son is willing to sell the Profound Yellow Meteorite Iron, Xin Yan is willing to pay the corresponding price."
Su Changge nodded slightly.
The Profound Yellow Meteorite Iron was also an extremely yang object. Using it to treat an illness was perfectly reasonable.
Su Changge looked Yun Xinyan up and down. She truly was a lotus rising from clear water.
"Then what do you intend to use in exchange?"
Su Changge asked teasingly, "There isn't anything on you that interests this Divine Son."
At that—
Yun Xinyan pressed her lips together tightly, wanting to speak but hesitating.
If she used Spirit Stones to purchase it, or exchanged one item for another, Su Changge might not think much of it given his standards!
"Forget it."
Su Changge shook his head with a smile. "For now, just count this as a debt you owe me."
Then he tossed the Profound Yellow Meteorite Iron into Yun Xinyan's hands. "Remember to repay your debt in the future."
He sneered again at Wang Kaihe. "Don't be like certain people, who haven't lifted a finger yet make enough hot air with their mouths to blow the roof off."
Wang Kaihe's face darkened incomparably. His fists clenched until they cracked, and his eyes looked as if they wanted to devour Su Changge alive.
But Su Changge did not care in the slightest. He had already given the man a chance, and since Wang Kaihe had not wanted it—
Then this was the result he had brought upon himself.
"Th-thank you, Divine Son. Xin Yan is deeply grateful!" Yun Xinyan gave a graceful bow, her beautiful eyes filled with gratitude.
After all these years, her Father would finally no longer have to suffer from his illness!
"It was personally gifted by the Divine Son! I want one too!"
"Lord Divine Son, give this servant girl a little too~ This servant girl wants some too~"
"Divine Son~ Please~"
"Divine Son, this servant girl is free tonight. How about coming to my cave abode..."
Quite a few female disciples could no longer remain calm.
One after another, they pleaded to Su Changge in sweet, seductive voices, their beautiful eyes displaying pitiful expressions.
"Words that invite misunderstanding are rather inelegant. At night, it should be possible..." Su Changge shook his head with a smile, casually dismissing the thought.
"Senior Sister, sorry to make you laugh. We should..." Wang Kaihe had just been about to speak and invite Yun Xinyan again.
But he saw Yun Xinyan's beautiful eyes flicker, as though she were contemplating something.
Although Changge Divine Son holds the position of Divine Son, he is currently alone and lacking support...
Now that the Divine Son has helped me resolve Father's illness, I have no more wishes left...
Perhaps...
Then Yun Xinyan took a deep breath, as though she had made some decision.
Seeing this, Wang Kaihe seemed somewhat stunned as he spoke in disbelief. "S-Senior Sister, you...?"
Yun Xinyan ignored Wang Kaihe.
Her lotus steps moved lightly as she hurried after Su Changge, who was about to leave.
"Divine Son, please wait!"
"What is it?" Su Changge turned back and asked in confusion.
Yun Xinyan pressed her lips together. After a long while, she drew a deep breath, cupped her hands, and bowed respectfully. "Xin Yan is immensely grateful for the Divine Son's kindness."
"Could the Changge Divine Son give me an opportunity to follow you?"
At that moment, the very air seemed to freeze.
Not only the female disciples, even the male disciples nearby could not stay calm.
"Did... did I hear that wrong?"
"The Holy Daughter wants to follow the Divine Son. My youth is over!"
Yet some held the opposite view. "But I think only the Divine Son's talent is worthy of Holy Daughter Xinyan's following..."
"That's right. The Divine Son has such charm that even I..."
"To hell with you! You're a grown man, and you dare disgust us like that? Pah! What bad luck!"
The discussions around them rose and fell one after another. Their Divine Son had only been born not long ago, yet he had repeatedly shattered their understanding!
Su Changge frowned slightly.
To be honest, he did not particularly like this follower business. With talent as powerful as his, did he need anyone to follow him?
The Great Dao was originally an invincible road. Why would he need to borrow another's hand?
Still, he asked indifferently, "This is only our first meeting. If you choose to follow me solely because of this favor, there is no need."
Although she was also a Holy Daughter, he did not feel much about it.
"Xin Yan entered the Great Dao to cultivate the Dao, and even more so to cultivate the heart."
Yun Xinyan continued, "The Divine Son has shown such great kindness. If Xin Yan does not repay it, I fear my Dao Heart will struggle to reach perfection..."
Moreover, merely standing before Su Changge, she could barely breathe beneath that immense pressure.
He was like an immortal god in the heavens. The future achievements of such a powerful prodigy needed no explanation.
Following such a person would not be shameful.
"Your Dao Heart will struggle to reach perfection?" The corners of Su Changge's lips curved up, a trace of amusement in his eyes.
Given her looks, she was very likely one of those Daughters of Destiny from fantasy novels.
Perhaps she would even become entangled with some Fortune's Child in the future.
Wouldn't that make her a perfect Big Leek?
Besides, she only wanted to follow him. It was not some romantic relationship, nor would she become much of a burden in the future.
He also needed someone who could help him with miscellaneous tasks, such as gathering spoils of battle.
Then he recalled that in the Returning Origin Holy Hall, he was alone, with Maidservants who used a broken stone to handle meals.
She could also take care of his daily needs. That seemed acceptable enough.
If others knew what Su Changge was thinking, they would probably be overwhelmed with the urge to die!
The Holy Land's number one beauty, its Holy Daughter.
And he wanted to use her as a maidservant?
Just as Su Changge was about to speak, a voice rang out.
"Senior Sister! Why are you lowering yourself before him?"
"Your talent is already extraordinary, and you possess the Grand Yin Body. Isn't being so casual about this rather inappropriate?"
Wang Kaihe stepped out from the crowd once more, his fists clenched and his eyes wide with fury.
Su Changge raised his brows.
It seemed he had taken away Wang Kaihe's goddess, and the humiliation suffered by this bootlicker had finally made him unable to endure any longer!
"The Divine Son's talent is already peerless. His cultivation alone produced such a phenomenon."
"He will certainly become someone who suppresses the great age in the future. Why would he not be worthy of my following?"
Yun Xinyan's tone was calm, yet incomparably resolute.
"Suppress the great age? Him?" Wang Kaihe blurted out without thinking.
"Since Su is the Divine Son, naturally I must be worthy of the Divine Son's name."
As his words fell, Su Changge swept his sleeve.
Boom!!
An endless storm of runes rolled forth before transforming into a vast wave of force that instantly swept out!
Bang—!
Wang Kaihe was caught in it at once, blasted into the air by the storm before crashing heavily to the ground!
"Su Changge! As the Divine Son, do you have no shame, carrying out such a sneak attack?" Wang Kaihe scrambled to his feet in a wretched state, his eyes seemingly about to spit fire!
"It seems you're still very unconvinced."
Seeing Su Changge's indifferent expression, Wang Kaihe grew even angrier. Gritting his teeth, he said, "Su Changge, since you are the Divine Son, do you dare go to the Sword Burial Abyss and compete with me?"
As soon as those words came out—
The faces of the surrounding disciples changed drastically.
"Wang Kaihe's talent in the Sword Dao ranks among the best in the Holy Land! At the Sword Burial Abyss, with the enhancement of sword intent, he'll be even more terrifying!"
"Yeah, Wang Kaihe had calculated this well. A place like that was already disadvantageous to the Divine Son."
"The other side must have gone mad. He had openly made it clear that he wanted to challenge the Divine Son's might!"
""
Yet the many disciples all understood this perfectly well.
Wang Kaihe was merely taking advantage of Su Changge's lack of real combat experience, hoping to use this to boost his own prestige!
But this move truly was the act of a reckless brute!
"Sword Burial Abyss?"
"Since that was the case, then let's go." Su Changge smiled faintly, his eyes calm and placid.
Having only just become the Divine Son, the most important thing was to establish his own reputation.
He needed to find a suitable candidate, and Wang Kaihe happened to be the best possible choice!
Besides, when a tool came knocking at his own door, he could not exactly smash the lute to cook the crane!
PS:
Some readers had kept bringing this up, but the wood had already become a boat; even if the author truly wanted to change it, it could no longer be changed.
But the author dared to guarantee that the later parts would absolutely be exciting. The latter half of the entire book would focus mainly on large-scale legion battles.
The Su Family had already descended, and the protagonist had the Four Directions Forbidden Powers. No one would provoke the protagonist.
There would be improvements later on!!
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