“An old granny?”
“What kind of nonsense is that?”
“Who has a granny living inside a ring?”
Beichen Heng's first thought was that he was being tricked. But then, he caught onto something unusual.
What if... that so-called granny didn't have a physical body?
Hmm... “Granny” didn't quite fit. It was probably some senior expert instead. After all, anyone capable of saving someone from a Sage's grasp couldn't be weak.
You had to consider this—without a physical body, only the soul remained. Losing a body would cut one's power by more than half. Yet, despite this massive setback, they still had the strength to intervene.
Such a person might have been a Saint King in the past!
And living inside a ring...
That likely meant the ring was a treasure capable of nourishing the soul!
The more Beichen Heng thought about it, the brighter his eyes became. This was a big catch! Recruiting a young genius was one thing, but it also came with a bonus—an incredibly powerful Saint King!
Reconstructing a physical body was an impossible feat for a wandering cultivator. Rare materials were simply out of reach for them.
But for the Tianyin Empire?
Beichen Heng could only shrug it off. A minor expense—though it might sting a little—but when weighed against the value of a Saint King, it was a bargain.
“Senior, you must know where Feng Nishang is, right?”
Beichen Heng asked urgently.
Right now, countless factions were searching for Feng Nishang. Some were assisting the Yao Guang Sacred Land, some had their own agendas, while others simply wanted to recruit her.
If he acted too slowly, someone else might beat him to it.
“Obviously,” Li Yun replied indifferently.
“Senior, how much would it cost to know Feng Nishang's location?”
Beichen Heng rubbed his hands together, asking tentatively.
“An item of... Saint Lord level.”
Li Yun hesitated for a moment, initially planning to ask for something Heavenly Transformation level. But then he remembered Feng Nishang had an enigmatic “granny” by her side, so he adjusted his price.
After all, the whereabouts of a young genius alone weren't worth much. But with a mysterious senior added to the equation, the value skyrocketed.
“Hmm... That's not too expensive.”
Beichen Heng was about to complain but swallowed his words at the last moment. Forcing a smile, he pulled out a Saint Lord-level spiritual herb and handed it to Li Yun.
“The border of the Ye Imperial Clan, in the vast desert of endless sands,” Li Yun said calmly.
“Thank you, Senior!”
Beichen Heng was overjoyed and hurriedly turned to leave.
The border of the Ye Imperial Clan was far from here, and the desert was even farther. He needed to get moving quickly before someone else got to Feng Nishang first.
The moment Beichen Heng left, Liu Chengxue came rushing downstairs with a communication jade in hand. She stopped in front of Li Yun and asked sweetly, “Senior, do you know where Feng Nishang is?”
“Hmm?”
Li Yun glanced at her, then at the communication jade in her hand, and instantly understood. So, the Da Luo Sword Sect was also interested in Feng Nishang.
After all, Feng Nishang was a sword cultivator.
She was a perfect fit for the Da Luo Sword Sect. If they could recruit her, they'd not only gain a genius but also acquire a sword cultivation legacy.
Who wouldn't be tempted?
And if the Da Luo Sword Sect discovered there was a Saint King supporting Feng Nishang, they'd stop at nothing to secure her.
“Doesn't your sect already have Yan Qingshuang? She's ranked one hundred... and ninety-nine on the Genius Ranking.”
Li Yun teased casually.
“My mentor said that if Feng Nishang joins the Da Luo Sword Sect, Senior Sister Yan Qingshuang is willing to give up her position as the lead disciple!”
Liu Chengxue declared solemnly.
“Your Da Luo Sword Sect sure has guts,” Li Yun remarked.
To date, no faction on the Genius Ranking had ever managed to maintain two geniuses at once. The Da Luo Sword Sect's move was bold, but it could easily backfire.
After all, their old ancestors were long gone. A single Great Sage could wipe them out.
“My mentor always says, ‘Fortune lies in danger!'“ Liu Chengxue replied softly.
“Fair enough.”
Li Yun sighed and said, “One Saint Lord-level item. Though, I doubt you...”
Before he could finish, Liu Chengxue flipped her hand, revealing a Saint Lord-level longsword. Its radiant glow shimmered with sharp energy.
“Huh???”
Li Yun was dumbfounded.
Where did she get this from?
He glanced at Liu Chengxue's status screen and instantly understood. So, her two grandmasters had left her a storage ring last time they visited.
Apparently, they had planned for this very moment.
And it turned out to be a wise decision!
“The border of the Ye Imperial Clan, in the vast desert of endless sands,” Li Yun repeated.
“Thank you, Senior.”
Liu Chengxue thanked him earnestly and was about to inform her mentor.
“Oh, and tell Ren Qingtu this—if he doesn't send over 100,000 top-grade spiritual stones, I'll rip up the deal!”
Li Yun said in a dry tone, giving her a meaningful look.
Recently, Liu Chengxue's cultivation had skyrocketed, reaching the peak of the Meridian Opening stage. It wouldn't be long before she stepped into the Divine Abilities stage.
By the time she turned 200, she might even join the Genius Ranking herself.
Helping the Da Luo Sword Sect raise a monstrous genius like her deserved a hefty price tag. Charging them 100,000 top-grade spiritual stones was a bargain.
“Got it, Senior,” Liu Chengxue replied with a bright smile before heading back upstairs.
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