novelapdf #298 - Dragon Jade Pendant
#298 - Dragon Jade Pendant
However, Li Chengfeng didn't care about this and had his own plans in mind.
He didn't immediately take the meteorite, but continued to touch the next stone.
He knew very well that he had already revealed extraordinary methods. If he easily took away such a treasure again, City Lord Wang Mang would definitely take the opportunity to drive a hard bargain and fleece him severely.
Li Chengfeng calculated in his mind, made a slight mark on the meteorite, and walked silently towards the next stone, while giving Yu Yan a subtle wink.
To outsiders, this wink might just seem like a small interaction between Feng Qiuyue and Yu Yan, and might even be mistaken for teasing, but in reality, it was a carefully planned part of their scheme.
Yu Yan understood and immediately brushed over the strange stone that Li Chengfeng had marked, then turned to City Lord Wang Mang and said, "City Lord, I find this stone quite pleasing to the eye, although it may not be a world-shattering treasure.
However, the patterns on it have a strange resonance with my cultivation method.
I think I might be able to comprehend a trace of supernatural power from it.
City Lord, can you sell me this stone cheaper? I don't have many spirit stones on hand, and I hope you can help me."
Yu Yan's words were sincere and humble, but most of the people present shook their heads and smiled lightly, thinking that he was just daydreaming.
After all, in everyone's eyes, these stones had been screened by Wang Mang countless times, and the valuable ones had already been taken into his pocket. What remained were just worthless waste stones.
Wang Mang didn't directly refuse, but smiled and said, "Yu Yan, you and I have known each other for many years and have some friendship.
You are a junior, so how can I accept your spirit stones? Since Young Master Qiu has determined that this stone is useless, then I will take the initiative to give it to you.
We will have to do more business in the future and take care of each other."
Upon hearing this, Yu Yan quickly bowed respectfully and said, "Thank you, City Lord, for your generosity. I am very grateful."
But in his heart, he was secretly delighted, but also inevitably uneasy.
He knew Li Chengfeng's intention in winking at him. This seemingly ordinary stone must be extraordinary in the eyes of the young master.
Now, not only did he get it without spending a single spirit stone, but he might also gain the young master's appreciation and pardon. His guilt for failing to seduce the young city lord before was slightly reduced.
At this moment, Yu Yan's heart beat faster. He knew that he was standing at a critical moment, and every step needed to be taken carefully, so as not to fail the young master's high expectations.
Li Chengfeng witnessed all of this and secretly rejoiced. The city lord's generosity filled him with respect, and he secretly pondered whether he could help him in the future.
In the process of selecting stones, he skillfully used the method of drawing firewood from under the cauldron to strip the energy from the stones one by one. Although he didn't encounter any more rare treasures, he unexpectedly found a piece of gravel that was of great significance to him—it was the key corner he needed to comprehend the Heaven-Turning Seal.
Li Chengfeng memorized it with a subtle connection. There was no need to take it away, and his heart was already clear.
Seeing that Li Chengfeng hadn't moved for a long time, Wang Mang couldn't help but feel a little bored. He sighed in his heart that he might not gain anything today, and he would have to pay a lot in return, which was extremely frustrating.
However, due to the face of the Fengyun Sect, he had to endure it. If it were someone else, he would have already had the idea of killing and seizing treasures.
Tianming Master Fang Shan was also helpless. Most of the stones here were mediocre and unremarkable. Although he tried his best to use the compass to select a few slightly extraordinary stones for His Highness.
But in Li Chengfeng's eyes, these were just worthless trinkets that were not worth wasting time and resources on.
Afterwards, the group moved to the outer square, and the atmosphere was about to warm up when a young talent came into view. He was tall and handsome, obviously a member of the royal family, and his cultivation had reached the late stage of foundation building. He was the son of Marquis Wu of Qi.
He glanced at Young Master Qiu provocatively, with a playful smile on the corner of his mouth, and said leisurely, "Young Master Qiu has gained a lot today, which is really enviable.
However, I heard that you encountered an accident last time and were beaten to the ground by a foundation-building Li Chengfeng with one palm. I am very curious about this. I wonder if I will have the honor to learn from Young Master Qiu's skills?"
As soon as this statement came out, everyone was in an uproar. They all knew that this Marquis's son was extraordinary in strength, possessed demonic techniques, and was a disciple of the Tianyao Sect. He was a figure not to be underestimated.
His provocation was obviously instigated by His Highness Qi Bai, with the intention of preventing Li Qiuyue from taking the stone away smoothly.
Qi Bai calculated in his mind that although Qiuyue was skilled at finding treasures, his strength was mediocre. If he could take this opportunity to frustrate his spirit, it would be a great pleasure.
Faced with the other party's provocation, Yu Yan couldn't help but feel extremely nervous, fearing that once the situation escalated, Li Chengfeng's extraordinary demonic methods would be difficult to control, which would be tantamount to seeking his own death.
Despite her worries, she remained calm and watched the situation, hoping that Li Chengfeng could resolve the situation in a clever way.
Li Chengfeng stared at the Marquis's son with a half-smile, and said casually, "You want to compete with me, it's really overestimating yourself.
I have deeply regretted it recently, and the lessons of the past are vivid in my mind. The difference in strength between you and me is too great to be compared in battle.
If you really have the courage, you might as well ask your master, His Highness Qi Bai, to come down in person, and then we will have a real contest."
As soon as these words came out, the Marquis's son Lin Hao's face instantly turned livid, especially in front of everyone, being so despised, how could he swallow this breath?
He gritted his teeth, glared at Li Chengfeng, and suppressed his anger: "Qiu Fengyue, don't be quick with your words, if you really have the ability, why don't we have a competition here and let everyone judge fairly.
If I lose, I will admit that I am not skilled enough; and if you lose, it will prove that your name Qiu Fengyue is just a false pretense!"
Hearing this, Li Chengfeng raised a playful smile at the corner of his mouth, and he slowly said: "You say fight, then fight? I, Qiu Fengyue, as a high-ranking disciple of the Qingyun Sect's headmaster, how can I play with people casually?
Unless there is something that is enough to make my heart move as a bet, I disdain such a childish game."
This made the Marquis's son even more embarrassed. He wanted to provoke him with words, but he didn't expect to be outwitted by Li Chengfeng.
Although he had a few treasures on hand, none of them could be shown in such an occasion, so he had to cast a helpless look at Qi Bai for help.
Seeing this, Qi Bai was furious, and secretly said that Qiu Fengyue was indeed arrogant and conceited, and he must make him stumble today.
He knew that the Marquis's son Lin Hao was strong, and he was also a leader in the Tianyao Sect, and he had reached the late stage of foundation building, with profound cultivation, even if he faced Li Chengfeng, he would have the power to fight.
So, he resolutely stood up and said coldly: "Since you, Qiu Fengyue, think highly of yourself, then I will be a witness. In this competition, I will personally provide the prize to see who among you is the real strong one!"
Hearing this, Li Chengfeng raised a smile at the corner of his mouth and said indifferently: "Since you have a prize, then take it out and let's see, don't let it be some worthless trinket."
His Highness Qi Bai glared at Li Chengfeng, then took off a jade pendant from his waist, raised it high, and showed it to everyone: "This is the Dragon Qi Jade Pendant, which is a symbol of the identity of my royal disciples.
It is closely connected to the dragon vein, and the wearer can be nourished by the dragon qi, strengthen the body, and help break through the bottleneck of cultivation."
However, he seemed to be having bad luck today, and he was suppressed by you, Qiu Fengyue, everywhere, and even this Dragon Qi Jade Pendant seemed to have lost its former luster.
Li Chengfeng was curious and knew nothing about the function of this Dragon Qi Jade Pendant, so he immediately asked the old demon beside him with his primordial spirit: "What is so magical about this Dragon Qi Jade Pendant? Is it really a rare treasure?"