Top enlightenment at 100 years old-Chapter 465 - 464: Let Strength Decide
In that instant, countless thoughts raced through his mind.
But on the surface, An Changyun showed no hesitation whatsoever, immediately introducing Ji Haoyuan and He Cangyun to each other.
Upon hearing that Ji Haoyuan hailed from the Ten Thousand Laws Sacred Land, under the Grand Cyan Cave Heaven, He Cangyun’s eyes narrowed once more.
Standing beside him, Xue Yicheng and Fairy Qingxia both appeared solemn.
As expected. 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦
Their previous guesses were indeed correct.
Before them stood Ji Haoyuan, whose background and origins were in no way inferior to theirs.
They also finally understood why An Changyun had hesitated to give them a definite answer.
He must have been waiting for the chief of the Grand Cyan Cave Heaven from the Ten Thousand Laws Sacred Land.
Realizing this, Xue Yicheng and Fairy Qingxia felt as though they had been played by An Changyun, their faces turning quite unsightly.
He Cangyun, on the other hand, showed no visible signs of emotion.
Yet anyone could sense that He Cangyun’s mood was undoubtedly far from good.
In contrast, Ji Haoyuan remained much more at ease.
He bowed slightly to He Cangyun and said with a smile:
"So it’s Senior Brother He before me. My apologies for my poor eyesight earlier. I hope you won’t hold it against me."
Among the various sacred lands,
because of their common enemy and the fact that they established the Daoist Palace together,
therefore,
disciples meeting each other generally addressed one another as senior and junior brothers.
At this moment, hearing Ji Haoyuan’s greeting, He Cangyun, known for his cold demeanor as "Cold Shura," finally showed a faint smile.
He also returned the bow to Ji Haoyuan, nodding:
"Ah, it’s the chief of the Grand Cyan Cave Heaven from the Ten Thousand Laws Sacred Land.
He greets you with courtesy."
No matter what, as chiefs of the sacred land cave heavens, such courtesies could not be neglected.
Even though He Cangyun was already displeased at heart.
But as individuals of the same stature, he would not lose the composure he ought to have.
However, after he returned the courtesy, his conversation suddenly shifted.
He said, "Junior Brother Ji, you’re not here for the Shadow Moon Spirit Spring as well, are you?
What a coincidence.
I, too, have my eyes on this item."
It was obvious that He Cangyun did not regard An Changyun, the owner of the Shadow Moon Spirit Spring, seriously at all.
His words and demeanor did not take him into account in the slightest.
As if the Shadow Moon Spirit Spring didn’t belong to An Changyun at all, and he could take it whenever he pleased.
The only thing worth his attention now was Ji Haoyuan, who shared the same origin and background as he did.
This made An Changyun clench his fists in frustration, feeling both humiliated and helpless.
He knew that He Cangyun was not actually wrong.
In front of these chiefs of sacred land cave heavens, his own desires truly didn’t matter as much.
At this moment, He Cangyun continued:
"As far as I know, the Cultivation Technique primarily practiced by your Cave Heaven doesn’t require much of the Shadow Moon Spirit Spring.
I wonder if Junior Brother Ji could, in consideration of us both being disciples of sacred lands, part with it?
If so, consider it a favor I owe you. What do you say?"
"Hehe, what Senior Brother He truly values might not be just the Shadow Moon Spirit Spring, right?"
Ji Haoyuan suddenly retorted with a question instead of answering.
This immediately raised He Cangyun’s eyebrows.
Beside him, Xue Yicheng and Fairy Qingxia’s pupils shrank.
They were puzzled.
Could it be that this person already knows...
Suddenly.
Both of them noticed Lan Siyun standing behind Ji Haoyuan.
In an instant, they seemed to understand something, and were both shocked and angry.
Ji Haoyuan, however, didn’t concern himself much.
He continued, "If I’m not mistaken, within that Shadow Moon Spirit Spring, those Lunar Sunlight Crystals will soon emerge.
Such treasures are not comparable to the mere Shadow Moon Spirit Spring.
In light of us being sacred land disciples, if it were just the Shadow Moon Spirit Spring, I’d be willing to let go.
But concerning the Lunar Sunlight Crystals, expecting to claim them for just a favor seems unreasonable, doesn’t it, Senior Brother He?
Senior Brother He, you don’t think your favor is more precious than those Lunar Sunlight Crystals, do you?"
His words immediately caused the atmosphere to tense slightly.
Xue Yicheng and Fairy Qingxia’s faces expressed traces of anger.
Though there was no visible reaction on He Cangyun’s face, anyone could sense that the temperature around him suddenly dropped, causing the ground beneath him to freeze over with a thick layer of frost.
He slowly lifted his eyes to look at Ji Haoyuan, speaking in a tone devoid of emotion:
"So, Junior Brother Ji, are you saying you don’t intend to accept my favor, and plan to fully compete with me for those items?"
As he spoke, He Cangyun rose from his seat.
This made An Changyun, standing nearby, and Lan Siyun behind Ji Haoyuan a bit tense.
Fearing that He Cangyun might take action against Ji Haoyuan at any moment.
Ji Haoyuan remained calm.
He looked at He Cangyun, suddenly chuckled.
"Senior Brother He jokes.
In the end, neither the Shadow Moon Spirit Spring nor the Lunar Sunlight Crystals belong to us.
Shouldn’t we first listen to what the host has to say?"
He Cangyun clearly didn’t expect Ji Haoyuan to say this.
It left him momentarily dazed, with a hint of disdain finally surfacing at the corners of his mouth.
"Junior Brother Ji, you and I are chiefs of sacred land cave heavens. Since when do we need to worry about such matters?"
He didn’t spare another glance for An Changyun, instead focusing intently on Ji Haoyuan.
"I don’t care whose territory this is, nor am I bothered by so-called rules.
I only know that if you, Junior Brother Ji, truly want to compete with me for these things, then let us have a match.
If you win, I’ll leave without a word and won’t trouble you or the Youyue State in the future.
But if you lose, I’m asking you to leave and not meddle in these matters any further.
Is that agreeable?"
It was evident that He Cangyun was earnest in his words.
Clearly, that’s how he intended it.
No need for discussions or bargains.
Everything would be determined by sheer strength.
Recognizing this, Ji Haoyuan finally put away his smile.
Despite He Cangyun’s domineering and forceful demeanor in both actions and speech.
In his eyes, aside from those of equal rank, he wouldn’t regard those beneath him and didn’t care about their feelings or opinions.
But Ji Haoyuan already realized one thing.
That He Cangyun would undoubtedly keep his promises and wouldn’t engage in underhanded tricks.
He disdained such actions.
Facing such a person.
Especially when everything had been laid out openly and clearly.
There was little point in saying more, which would only be self-defeating.
With this in mind, Ji Haoyuan no longer tried to brush it off. Instead, he nodded seriously, expressing:
"Fine!
If Senior Brother He is interested, I shall spar with you."
With that, Ji Haoyuan gestured to He Cangyun to proceed.
Seeing this, He Cangyun’s previously icy expression softened with a slight smile.
"As it should be.
Please, Junior Brother Ji."
