Chapter 281: Ending

“The small spirit stone mine Lingxiu Pavilion previously offered, with 90% of its reserves remaining, is a resource-based item.If protected well, it could likely provide a medium-sized force with decades worth of spirit stone needs.

Even those large forces likely have methods to nurture and upgrade the spirit stone mine’s level.

Who knows, in ten or twenty years, this small spirit stone mine could become a medium-sized one.”

“This time, the detained number of people of Lingxiu Pavilion and Flowing Wind Sword Sect are equal, and their strength is also comparable.

If Flowing Wind Sword Sect can’t offer a treasure equivalent to a small spirit stone mine, it will be difficult to convince the Feng family to release their people.”

“Indeed, things without a stated price are always the most expensive.”

“……”

Looking at Li Chunfeng in the sky, the crowd began discussing again.

The main topic was the small spirit stone mine Lingxiu Pavilion offered as a starting point, which was quite eye-catching.

Where did the spirit stones used by countless cultivators come from?

Didn’t they all come from these spirit stone mines?

However, the spirit stones mined from these mines mostly needed to be refined by the alchemists of various forces. Only after refining could the contained spiritual energy be purified, allowing for direct absorption by cultivators.

Only then could they be used as currency for direct transactions.

While the crowd discussed below, Feng Xuan’s lips curled into a smile once more.

“I didn’t expect that an old man like you is still alive.

However, even though we had some connection in the past, the process still needs to be followed. After all, this time, the reason is on my Feng family’s side.

Now, look at your Flowing Wind Sword Sect’s disciples, how much do you think they are worth? Name your price.”

Feng Xuan’s words caused another wave of surprise among the crowd below.

It seemed Li Chunfeng and Feng Xuan had a decent relationship in the past.

And the word “reason” in the cultivation world only held weight when both parties were of equal strength.

Hearing this, Li Chunfeng couldn’t help but chuckle wryly.

“Since Lingxiu Pavilion has already thrown out a starting point, my Flowing Wind Sword Sect naturally can’t fall behind.

Two hundred li outside Yunmeng City, on Qiannan Mountain, my Flowing Wind Sword Sect controls a small spirit stone mine that hasn’t been mined yet.

This time, it will be considered my Flowing Wind Sword Sect’s apology to the Feng family.”

After saying this, Li Chunfeng didn’t hesitate. He pointed to the sky and then to the ground, making a high-level oath.

Since Fairy Lingyun from Lingxiu Pavilion had already demonstrated the process, he naturally understood the rules.

“Release them!”

Seeing him directly make a heaven-earth oath, Feng Xuan, true to his nature, immediately ordered Feng Lie to release the people.

The next moment, the ropes binding the Flowing Wind Sword Sect disciples were cut by Feng Lie.

They were also staggering as they were picked up by the people from Flowing Wind Sword Sect.

At this moment, Li Chunfeng bowed to Feng Xuan once more: “Thank you, Feng Xuan, for your understanding!

I’ll come find you for a drink in a few days.”

After saying this, he turned and stepped away, disappearing from the Wind Bell Square.

Although Li Chunfeng was a legendary figure on the Qingzhou land, this incident with the Flowing Wind Sword Sect was not something to be proud of.

Unless it was absolutely necessary, how could a figure of his stature come here to embarrass himself?

After the Flowing Wind Sword Sect people left, everyone’s gaze fell on the center of the Wind Bell Square.

That’s where the Spirit Sound Valley people were.

Unlike the previous two forces, the current valley master of Spirit Sound Valley was present.

“Although the number of people from Flowing Wind Sword Sect and Lingxiu Pavilion is greater than Spirit Sound Valley, they lack a figure at the level of a sect master.”

“Flowing Wind Sword Sect offered a complete small spirit stone mine. By just relying on Sikong Tingyun’s status as the Spirit Sound Valley master, the price they have to pay this time should be at least the combined total of the previous two forces, right?”

“If that’s the case, then the Feng family will have earned nearly four small spirit stone mines this time. Although the Feng family has purged some people and their overall combat strength has weakened, their resources have greatly increased.”

“……”

As the crowd discussed, they all looked forward to a Soul Formation stage cultivator from Spirit Sound Valley stepping forward.

Since both Lingxiu Pavilion and Flowing Wind Sword Sect had figures of this level present, everyone assumed Spirit Sound Valley would also have someone of this level to pick up their people, as it would be only fair.

However, to everyone’s surprise, no one from Spirit Sound Valley came forward.

Instead, Feng Qingya and Su Jingzhen, who were originally standing on the edge, walked towards Sikong Tingyun and the others in the center.

Seeing Feng Qingya approach, Sikong Tingyun’s eyes showed a hint of relief.

Without needing the elder to intervene, Feng Qingya directly cut the ropes binding Sikong Tingyun and the others.

“Spirit Sound Valley has already paid their price, ancestor, you can let them go now, right?”

Feng Qingya then looked at Feng Xuan in the sky and said.

Hearing this, Feng Xuan couldn’t help but smile, then nodded.

He naturally knew what Feng Qingya meant by “paid their price.”

It was merely a small favor Sikong Tingyun had extended to Feng Qingya before the Alchemist Conference, taking advantage of the situation.

Of course, even though Sikong Tingyun’s “favor” at the time had some ulterior motives.

On one hand, it was to avenge the Spirit Sound Inn explosion.

On the other hand, he saw potential in Feng Qingya and wanted to take her into Spirit Sound Valley when she was completely abandoned by the Feng family.

But ultimately, it was a gesture of warmth during Feng Qingya’s most vulnerable time.

After all, at that time, his willingness to look after Feng Qingya in the name of his old friend Feng Botao was enough.

For most people, adding icing to the cake is always nice, but the most precious thing is a helping hand in times of need.

To Feng Qingya, Sikong Tingyun’s seemingly insignificant actions were like a warm hand in the snow.

“Thank you so much, niece!

When you have time, come visit Spirit Sound Valley.”

Sikong Tingyun sincerely thanked Feng Qingya.

Then, he didn’t say much more. As a proud man, Sikong Tingyun found it awkward to linger there any longer.

After speaking, he nodded to Su Jingzhen beside him.

Feng Qingya was still the Feng family’s eldest daughter, her status would only be more secure than ever.

Sikong Tingyun knew that his previous idea of recruiting them into Spirit Sound Valley was basically impossible.

However, he was still willing to maintain a good relationship with Feng Qingya and the others.

Without the escort of a Soul Formation stage cultivator, the Spirit Sound Valley people, led by Sikong Tingyun, directly left Wind Bell Island.

At this time, everyone noticed that the aura of the Spirit Sound Valley people seemed stronger than that of Lingxiu Pavilion and Flowing Wind Sword Sect.

It was clear that the treatment they received in the prison was different from other forces.

“Revenge is a dish best served cold, and favors are repaid in kind. This is still the Feng family’s eldest daughter.”

“Sikong Tingyun is incredibly lucky this time. Of course, no one could have predicted the final outcome before the Alchemist Conference began.”

“……”

As the crowd discussed, second-tier forces like Qiyun City, the Gao family, and other factions also sent representatives with Golden Core or Nascent Soul cultivation, along with numerous treasures to redeem their people.

These forces naturally couldn’t offer resources like a small spirit stone mine.

Of course, the people they had detained weren’t worth a small spirit stone mine either.

But any Foundation Establishment cultivator, if they wanted to be redeemed, would cost at least ten thousand low-grade spirit stones.

At this time, the Feng family received a variety of resources: spirit stones, pills, cultivation techniques, magic weapons, formations, talismans…

It was enough to fill the Yunmeng City Treasure Gathering Pavilion’s warehouse.

This also made many forces quite envious.

“So, the most profitable way in this world is still to rob openly.

Although the Feng family was in the right this time, they were essentially robbing.

The things the Feng family earned from this incident are probably the total revenue of the Yunmeng City Treasure Gathering Pavilion for the past year.”

“We can’t envy.

After all, they have such powerful cultivators backing them, even if they rob openly, no one will dare to say anything.”

“……”

In less than an hour, all the detained people in the center of the square were redeemed.

This experience would undoubtedly become a stain on their lives.

Of course, compared to the many who had already perished in the lake within the Feng family’s treasure pavilion, they were lucky. Seaʀᴄh the NôvelFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

After all, the major forces didn’t dare to mention those dead people.

The way each force treated the Feng family was completely different with and without Feng Xuan!

Su Jingzhen couldn’t help but sigh again: This is the confidence that comes with immense power.

At this moment, Feng Xuan’s gaze fell on everyone in the Wind Bell Square once more.

“This incident is over, thank you all for witnessing it!

Also, for those who need to buy or sell, the Treasure Gathering Pavilion remains open as always.

And from today onwards, for a month, Yunmeng City and all the branches under Yunmeng City’s jurisdiction will sell everything at the lowest price and buy everything at the highest price!”

After saying this, Feng Xuan left directly.

Feng Xuan’s departure also marked the end of the matter.

But the crowd that remained on the spot had a sudden look of joy on their faces.

They had been watching the drama unfold, but Feng Xuan’s words were directly related to their interests.

After all, any cultivator would need things like magic weapons, talismans, and pills.

The Treasure Gathering Pavilion is undoubtedly the best place to buy.

Since Feng Xuan promised with his own mouth, they naturally believed his words.

At this moment, Shen Yifeng’s gaze in the crowd was fixed on Su Jingzhen.

“Should I make a public appearance and intercept this kid?

I feel that if this kid stays with the Feng family for a few more days, he’s going to become one of them.”

Shen Yifeng muttered to himself, at this time when he looked at Feng Qingya, his eyes were filled with a hint of vigilance.

He mumbled again, “When I get back, I have to remind Yuebai about this. We will regret this if he gets snatched away.”

But after thinking about it, Shen Yifeng still didn’t act rashly.

“That little girl from the Dantai family is not bad either. If we have to leave, we must take that little girl with us. That little girl should still be in the Feng family’s treasure pavilion.”

He naturally watched the entire Alchemy Master Conference this time.

He also knew that Feng Xuan’s exit was definitely related to his cheap apprentice.

Su Jingzhen and Xuening were absolutely the kind of disciples that any sect would dream of.

The Evil Moon Sect was no exception, especially since Su Jingzhen was the Great Acolyte of the Evil Moon Sect’s Linjiang Branch.

He certainly wouldn’t let this outstanding talent flow into another sect.

However, no matter how highly he regarded Su Jingzhen, he probably wouldn’t have expected that Su Jingzhen had directly absorbed all the pink poison from Feng Xuan’s body into his own.

If he knew about this, he would probably be even more astonished.