Cultivation: But Not a Game-Chapter 307 - 217: The Deal, Ninth-Rank Flying Sword
Moreover, although this treasure is currently in Su Yu’s hands, it doesn’t mean it belongs to him, because it already has an owner. He must completely refine it to truly possess it.
Given his current strength, he certainly can’t expel the spiritual imprint left by the current owner of this treasure.
As one of the Yin Yang Demon Sect’s treasured assets, its true owner is likely a top-tier Earth Immortal, or even an Immortal.
"What will be done later?"
Once he exits the Grotto Heaven arena, Lü Sheng’s soul lamp at the Yin Yang Demon Sect will extinguish, and experts from the sect will surely come to investigate.
He’s not afraid the Yin Yang Demon Sect will do anything to him; they fought openly in public and he won fairly. Lü Sheng simply lacked the skill. The sect wouldn’t dare to seek revenge, and it would be disgraceful to do so. However, they will certainly want to reclaim the Yin Yang Divine Mirror.
But Su Yu is reluctant.
It’s a Tier Ten Treasure.
After such a difficult battle, nearly losing, he managed to seize it and certainly won’t let go willingly.
Yet if he doesn’t, and the sect sends experts to retrieve it, he has no power to resist.
"Hmm...."
"No matter, I’ll immediately return to the sect and seek guidance from the Grandmaster."
Deciding so, Su Yu stopped contemplating, and with a thought, emerged from the Nine Rings Immortal Banner, waved his hand to reclaim his treasures.
Then, a white light flew out, materializing the projection of the Earth Immortal who had acted as a judge before: Kong Qianming, the chief disciple of the City Lord of Zhongyuan. With a sweep of his sleeves, space shifted, and they appeared in a stranger’s hall. The Earth Immortal bowed to Su Yu and said:
"Congratulations, young friend, on your victorious return."
Su Yu, somewhat wary, cupped his fists in return:
"Greetings, elder. May I ask why you summoned me here?"
Kong Qianming said solemnly:
"Are you aware your opponent was the direct disciple of the Yin Yang Demon Sect’s leader? Your duel with him was based on skill, and he lost fairly. However, the Yin Yang Divine Mirror has an owner, as it’s a sect’s treasure. It must be reclaimed."
Su Yu furrowed his brows:
"What does elder mean?" 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚
"Zhongyuan City has a duty to ensure your safety!"
Kong Qianming stroked his beard and asked, with a change in tone:
"Are you planning to immediately return to your sect via teleportation?"
"Yes."
He shook his head, saying:
"Such treasures contain Immortal restrictions inside. If you use a Teleportation Talisman, it will trigger the restriction, directly transporting you to the Yin Yang Demon Sect."
Su Yu’s eyes widened instantly, a chill rising in his heart, extremely fearful.
He didn’t doubt Kong Qianming was deceiving him; there was no need for that.
Thinking carefully, it made perfect sense.
A sect wouldn’t grant its legacy treasure to a mere Qi disciple without precautions, surely with a method to reclaim it.
Su Yu regained composure and quickly bowed:
"Su Yu thanks elder for the advice. I seek further guidance!"
Seeing his humble demeanor, Kong Qianming nodded, stroking his beard, feeling quite satisfied.
In truth, he could choose to warn or withhold warning, both aligning with neutrality, but he had observed Su Yu’s duel thoroughly and judged his potential worth fostering good relations.
"You may stay temporarily within Zhongyuan City; provided you don’t leave the city, the Yin Yang Demon Sect won’t enter to apprehend you."
"Many of your sect members are in the city. You can ask a trusted fellow member to return to your sect and bring your senior relatives here to resolve this matter."
"I understand, elder."
"Hmm, then off you go!"
Kong Qianming didn’t say much more; after establishing goodwill, he waved his hand, shifting the space again, and Su Yu appeared directly at the contestant bench, opening his eyes to complex gazes, especially from the three true disciples.
Su Yu didn’t recognize most of them but courteously cupped his fists:
"Su Yu greets fellow Brothers and Sisters."
Everyone returned the salute, displaying various expressions, but most held good attitudes with smiles.
Strength always commands respect. By showcasing sufficient power, he naturally gained their respect.
Then Ding Lingyu stepped forward, aware that Su Yu didn’t recognize anyone, took it upon himself to introduce the three standing at the front:
"This is Brother Wan Yu, of our sect’s true disciples!"
"Hello, Brother Wan!"
"This is Brother Chi Jianxin, Sword Disciple from Nine Heavens Sword Sect!"
"Hello, Brother Chi."
"Your swordsmanship is exquisite, let’s spar sometime."
"Sure, no problem."
"This is Venerable Yuan from Brahma Heaven Buddhist Sect..."
It was impossible to introduce all hundred people present, only the strongest few, and even before finishing with the ten or so, flowing light gathered and formed a projection, revealing Liu Miaozhen, a true disciple of the Yin Yang Demon Sect.
This Yin Yang Demon Sect true disciple, upon meeting, directly stated her intentions with a captivating voice:
"Brother Su Yu, are you interested in a trade?"
Su Yu raised an eyebrow and asked:
"What kind of trade are you proposing?"
She glanced around, smiling:
"I think it’s not convenient to discuss in front of so many people; shall we find a room to talk?"
"Alright."
At this moment, Wan Yu smiled broadly and said:
"Mind if I join? As your elder brother, I have some experience and can offer advice."
Su Yu paused then nodded:
"Thanks for the trouble, Brother."
Behind the contestant area were many small rooms for rest; the three of them randomly selected one, and Wan Yu casually activated a soundproof barrier before finding a seat.
Su Yu sat across from Liu Miaozhen, observing the charming demoness of the Yin Yang Demon Sect, and asked:
"Are you here for the Yin-Yang Divine Mirror?"
At this moment, Liu Miaozhen shed her alluring guise and became solemn. She said in a deep voice:
"You should know that this treasure is a relic of the Yin Yang Demon Sect and must be reclaimed. We can make a deal; I will pay a certain price, take this treasure back to the sect, and you will receive benefits while I earn rewards in the sect."
Su Yu casually asked:
"What can you offer?"
"This is your sect’s most prized treasure. Don’t bring any ordinary Tier Nine Treasure."
Liu Miaozhen confidently said:
"A Tier Nine Flying Sword that you absolutely cannot refuse."
Su Yu raised an eyebrow.
This condition indeed took Su Yu by surprise. Even if he sought his sect for help, the best he could hope for was a Tier Nine Treasure, never expecting Liu Miaozhen to offer a Tier Nine Flying Sword, which was very tempting.
After all, he already had a Tier Nine Treasure, along with several Tier Eight Treasures, so treasures were not something he lacked.
However, he had no Tier Eight Flying Sword, and obtaining a Tier Nine Flying Sword would be far better than getting another Tier Nine Treasure.
Moreover, he knew that even with his sect’s help, the exchange could at most be a Tier Nine Treasure, not a Tier Ten Treasure.
If that’s the case, it’s not an impossible trade.
"I need to see the flying sword’s attributes first. If it’s a demonic or evil weapon that’s incompatible, then forget it."
Liu Miaozhen smiled slightly, revealing a delicate and transparent jade sword in her palm, surrounded by shimmering lights and twinkling starlight. Su Yu’s gaze fell on it, and a panel unfolded before him.
Star God Sword (Tier Nine): A Divine Weapon, a rare item, condensing the power of the stars to form a divine sword, capable of controlling the power of the stars.
Attributes: Attack 5500-7000, Attack Speed 3500-4500, Sword Control Speed 3600-4500, Sword Formulas Enhancements 100%, Features: Armor Penetration +8, Power of the Stars, Sentience.
Armor Penetration +8: Ignores 80% of the target’s defense when attacking.
Power of the Stars: Encompasses the power of the nine heavens’ stars to enhance oneself, increasing attack strength and speed by 200% for 30 seconds, with a 24-hour cooldown.
Sentience: The flying sword possesses awareness and will warn or automatically confront opponents when it senses its master is in danger.
Su Yu looked up in extreme astonishment:
"Are you sure you want to trade this kind of flying sword?"
Although it doesn’t rival Qingchan’s ancient rare Thunder Marsh Divine Sword, it’s still a rare top-grade item with extremely powerful attributes.
Liu Miaozhen chuckled lightly:
"So, do these attributes suit you?"
"Indeed... they do suit me."
The attributes are too strong to deny.
But having such a high-level flying sword right in front of him, it felt somewhat unreal.
He turned to look at Wan Yu, who nodded affirmingly:
"Indeed, there are no issues."
Su Yu was still a bit puzzled and communicated telepathically:
"What does she want by trading this flying sword? Really just the sect reward?"
Wan Yu laughed:
"It’s indeed for the sect reward."
"The sect reward is better than this?"
Wan Yu laughed again and patiently explained:
"She’s no ordinary disciple; she’s a true heir of the Yin Yang Demon Sect. According to the heir rules, if she can retrieve lost sect treasures, she automatically becomes the caretaker of the treasure. This means by offering a Tier Nine Flying Sword she doesn’t use, she can obtain a Tier Ten supreme treasure, thereby elevating her ranking within the sect. Worth it or not?"
"Hmm...."
"It is indeed worth it."
After a pause, he asked again:
"If I don’t trade now and wait for the Grandmaster to negotiate with the Yin Yang Demon Sect, what’s the best we can exchange for?"
"Not much difference, it’s unlikely to be better than this."
"Hmm, I understand."
Su Yu nodded and turned back to the expectant Liu Miaozhen, saying:
"Let’s trade!"
Liu Miaozhen’s eyes lit up, impatiently inviting the Earth Immortal Kong Qianming to witness, and completed the trade with Su Yu using the Immortal Sword.
After handing over the Divine Mirror, Su Yu also breathed a sigh of relief.
Exchanging the trouble-ridden Yin-Yang Divine Mirror for a Tier Nine Immortal Sword that suited him was indeed a big profit.
Liu Miaozhen confirmed the authenticity of the Divine Mirror, her entire being radiant, she giggled:
"Brother Su Yu is indeed straightforward; sister likes that very much. It’s a pity you’re not a disciple of my sect; otherwise, sister would like to be close to you."
Su Yu remained expressionless and cupped his hands:
"Since the transaction is complete, I shall take my leave."
Liu Miaozhen hesitated slightly, then suddenly said:
"By all rights, the treasure has returned to the sect, and there are no grievances with this sect. However, Lyu Sheng was the disciple of our sect’s leader, and since you killed him, you are bound to have a grudge with the leader’s lineage. In the future, the leader’s lineage may put a bounty on you. Be cautious."
Su Yu nodded:
"Thanks!"
Liu Miaozhen’s figure flickered as she left, leaving only two people in the room. Su Yu saluted Wan Yu:
"Thank you, Brother Wan, for assisting in overseeing."
Wan Yu waved his hand:
"No need for thanks; this is part of my duty. As a sect elder, I have the responsibility to protect and uphold the disciples."
Then he changed the subject and said:
"However, I actually have something I’d like to discuss with you, Junior Brother."
Su Yu was taken aback for a moment, then immediately said:
"Please go ahead, Senior Brother."
