Chapter 121

Gu Xuan looked at the three brocade boxes Ye Haitang pushed in front of him, and had to admit, this sincerity was indeed sufficient, at least for the Nine Heart Begonia Family it should be considered a great loss.

However………Gu Xuan naturally could not simply produce the Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid that easily.

He also had his own thoughts; if he could draw the Nine Heart Begonia into the sect, that would undoubtedly be the best possible outcome.

In the future, the Sword Bone Dual Absolute will wreak havoc everywhere, Ning Fengzhi's buff amplification, Ye Haitang as an undying healer, directly maxing out their endurance; the Seven Treasure Glazed Pagoda and Nine Heart Begonia combined are absolutely a support combination that would make anyone's blood run cold.

"Grandma Ye, forgive my bluntness, these three items may look precious, but for me they are not enough to move me. As for the Blaze Yang Flower, I won't say more—although it can raise the grade of medicinal pills by one level, very few pills that can be enhanced actually have value."

"As for the Soul-Elevating Pill, frankly, pills of this grade are abundant in the sect; for me, they basically have no value."

"This soul bone is substantial, but a 20,000-year-grade soul bone, and moreover it's the lowest-ranked left leg bone; to the sect it's not much, just a matter of how to allocate it."

"So in sum, Grandma Ye should understand my meaning."

Gu Xuan's speech wasn't fast, but to Ye Haitang's ears it sounded somewhat harsh, because the things Gu Xuan looked down on were indeed the most precious she could produce.

Zhang Jinyuan beside him also narrowed his eyes at this moment, his gaze fixed on Gu Xuan beginning to coalesce.

Ye Haitang didn't know whether Gu Xuan was exaggerating or speaking the truth, but either way she understood that obtaining the Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid today would be difficult.

After a long while, Ye Haitang slowly spoke: "If that's the case, Xiao Xuan, what do you think I should produce to exchange for it to count as an equivalent trade?"

Ye Haitang did not say that this was already the best thing she could produce; instead, she asked with a smile.

Gu Xuan shook his head, glanced at the three brocade boxes on the table, and said: "To be frank, before producing the actual items I'm not certain either, because I don't know whether you have the ability to gather them, but at least right now these things cannot meet the requirement."

After a pause, Gu Xuan said seriously: "It's not that I'm raising the price arbitrarily; you yourself know best the function of the Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid. Even if I don't give it to you, any talented support-system Soul Master in the sect who consumes it will have their future chance of breaking through to Titled Douluo multiplied."

"Moreover, if the Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid were given to you, the Nine Heart Begonia would no longer suffer the curse and only need a few short decades to flourish; by then, even without saying it would threaten the status of the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect, it would at least affect the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect, and you surely understand this better than us juniors."

Hearing Gu Xuan's answer, Ye Haitang frowned slightly, and after a long while said: "What you say is not without reason, but aren't benefits just about exchange? I can guarantee that after obtaining the Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid, the Nine Heart Begonia will remain secluded for a hundred years—how about that?"

Hearing this reply, Gu Xuan gave a helpless smile: "Grandma Ye, are you treating us juniors as fools? The difference between laying low for a hundred years and emerging into the world is not great; it's merely that the achievements between the two differ somewhat."

Upon hearing this, Ye Haitang also became completely certain that Gu Xuan was no ordinary child; at his age of early teens, being able to perceive these things—even with the guidance of people like Ning Fengzhi—was enough to prove that Gu Xuan is not easily persuaded.

At this moment, Ye Haitang felt some regret inwardly, but at least they had given her an opportunity.

After all, as Gu Xuan said, the Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid ranks among immortal-grade items; given to a compatible support-system Soul Master, it might even yield a future support-system Titled Douluo.

However, that would take some time, but for a power like the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect, what they lack least is time, rather than talent.

Just as Ye Haitang was about to drop the matter, Gu Xuan spoke again: "Grandma Ye, although exchanging goods for goods is temporarily unacceptable, if you are willing to bring the Nine Heart Begonia Family into the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect, then this Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid can be sent directly, and I will present it with both hands at that time."

Hearing this, Ye Haitang's brows furrowed slightly, but her expression didn't change much; she smiled and replied: "Xiao Xuan, if I, this old one, were to make such a choice, I wouldn't be bringing these things to see you now."

Hearing this, Gu Xuan waved his hand and continued: "Grandma Ye, first listen to my conditions, then you can consider them later, how about that?"

Although Ye Haitang had absolutely no intention of joining the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect, she still sat down upon hearing this, waiting for Gu Xuan's continuation.

Seeing Ye Haitang sit down, Gu Xuan smiled slightly and said: "I won't waste words; the reason I wish to invite you to join the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect is, firstly, because of the mighty martial soul of the Nine Heart Begonia, and secondly, because of the Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid."

The Seven Treasure Glazed Sect is the only sect founded with support-system Soul Masters as its core, and it has secured a place among the Top Three Sects; however, there are no special regulations for Soul Masters within the sect, and our Seven Treasure Glazed Sect welcomes all talents—we need anyone with a skill.

So even if the Nine Heart Begonia joins the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect, as long as your own strength is sufficient, there will be absolutely no break in your lineage, and we will also give strong support.

However, one point to note is that the Seven Treasure Glazed Pagoda remains dominant, and this cannot be changed.

So, consider this: would the Nine Heart Begonia truly be cut off by joining the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect? As long as you are capable, becoming the foremost under the Seven Treasure Glazed Pagoda is certainly no problem.

Or perhaps you lack confidence in the Nine Heart Begonia, or in yourself?

Gu Xuan said this while calmly looking at Ye Haitang, and upon hearing these words Ye Haitang also began to think.

After giving Ye Haitang five minutes to think, Gu Xuan continued: "I have already told you the benefits and drawbacks; what I will say next counts as confidential, so regardless of whether you ultimately join the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect, I do not want a third person to hear what follows."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Jinyuan beside Ye Haitang widened his tiger eyes—threat?

But soon Zhang Jinyuan closed his eyes again, continuing to rest with eyes shut; it was indeed a threat, because they possess that kind of strength to threaten—after all, not saying much, this kid's grandfather is a Bone Douluo.

Otherwise, they wouldn't need to quibble with Gu Xuan here; they could just snatch it and run.

Alas, their strength forces them to make do, trying their best to meet the other's demands; otherwise, with two Titled Douluo plus the support of the Seven Treasure Glazed Pagoda, wiping out the Nine Heart Begonia Family would be no problem.

Unfortunately, their power level forced them to compromise and try their best to meet the other party's demands; otherwise, with two Titled Douluo plus the assistance of the Seven Treasure Glazed Pagoda, destroying his Nine Heart Begonia family would be no problem.

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(End of chapter)