Chapter 2151: Unable to let go

Zhao Zhengping, Xu Jie and the others, at the very moment the great battle erupted, chose to withdraw and did not join the battle.

This is no time to show off; one's own capabilities are clear enough.

They are only at Emperor Sovereign Realm cultivation; if they rashly join the fight, they won't be able to share any pressure—just surviving would be not bad.

Getting killed in a few moves would not be worth it.

As for their lives, Zhao Zhengping and the others are still very cautious; they don't joke about this.

However, at this moment, while watching the battle, Zhao Zhengping also looked at Xu Jie with a solemn expression and asked.

"Third junior brother, you've caused trouble again?"

"Huh???"

Faced with Zhao Zhengping's questioning, Xu Jie was taken aback, but quickly came to his senses, gritting his teeth with an unhappy expression.

"Who caused trouble? I didn't."

"Then why does Wuji Xiancheng want to kill you?"

"Kill me?"

"Anyone can see they're coming for you."

"How would I know? They're sick."

Xu Jie shouted angrily through gritted teeth.

Indeed indeed, Wuji Xiancheng's purpose is already this obvious; indeed, anyone can see it—their target is none other than Xu Jie.

But as the person involved, Xu Jie also doesn't know why—who knows what madness has seized the people of Wuji Xiancheng to come after him?

Recently, he only accompanied Ye Zhangqing to Wuji Xiancheng once to buy spices; aside from listening to a tune at the Gōulán, he did nothing else.

Moreover, for that Gōulán music, he paid.

The people of Wuji Xiancheng are all sick; they're targeting a mere Emperor Sovereign Realm cultivator like him to kill.

And they keep shouting things like "First get Xu Jie, first get Xu Jie's—did I dig up your ancestors' graves or something?"

He explained, full of resentment, while also giving a fierce glance at Le Ke, who was in the midst of the fierce battle.

It's this woman who caused the trouble; from the start, her behavior was strange, like a lunatic.

Afterwards, she was the first to shout repeatedly, "First get Xu Jie, first get Xu Jie's."

This person is the instigator.

Seeing Xu Jie's sorrowful, indignant, and repressed appearance, Zhao Zhengping also felt a hint of doubt.

Although Xu Jie is unreliable, extremely unreliable, Zhao Zhengping still trusts him, having grown up together since childhood.

Then, if it's not Xu Jie's fault, why does Wuji Xiancheng insist on killing him?

As one of the twenty-four immortal cities, what danger could Xu Jie pose to Wuji Xiancheng? I really can't figure it out.

However, for now, with Ye Zhangqing's move, the battle situation clearly favors the Dao One Immortal Sect side.

Safety is no longer a worry; this let Zhao Zhengping breathe a sigh of relief.

At least there's no need to worry about Xu Jie being killed.

Inside Lingtai Dong, while the battle was underway, Wuji Xiancheng's Grand Elder Wu Shou, accompanied by several attendants, also arrived at the lord's manor.

Ye Zhangqing and his group set out at almost the same time; Wu Shou also departed.

The purpose of his trip to Wuji Xiancheng was naturally, following Qi Xiong's order, to discuss purchasing Lingtai Dong.

As long as Wuji Xiancheng doesn't ask for an exorbitant price and the price is reasonable, the Dao One Immortal Sect can accept it.

Harmony brings wealth.

Li Hongyan personally received everyone into the manor; of course, this was not out of respect for the Dao One Immortal Sect's face, but for the face of the few attendants accompanying Wu Shou.

Two are Immortal Emperor Realm cultivators, still the patriarchs of the two great immortal clans of the Immortal Realm; the others are also Immortal King Realm cultivators, with high status—at least elders of a sect.

Li Hongyan was giving them face; as for Wu Shou, that was merely superficial work.

Upon first meeting, he nodded in greeting; thereafter, along the way, Li Hongyan chatted with the others.

As for this, Wu Shou didn't mind; at his age, he had long passed the era of competing fiercely.

Lacking strength, being looked down upon—he had long seen this clearly.

Only when one is strong oneself is that true strength.

All the way to the main hall, Li Hongyan took a seat; Wu Shou sat in the primary seat on the lower side, while the others sat in order behind them.

After all, this visit centers on Wu Shou, so naturally he should take the lead.

Those few are merely there to protect Wu Shou's safety, fearing Li Hongyan might strike covertly.

As for the negotiations, they cannot make decisions, nor can they take charge.

After everyone had seated, at that moment Li Hongyan again looked at Wu Shou, smiling, and said.

"Grand Elder Wu, what brings you here this time?"

Although his face bore a smile, no matter how you looked at it the smile seemed false, but Wu Shou didn't care and spoke.

"Lord Li, this time I've come mainly regarding Lingtai Dong."

"Lingtai Dong? It was just opened not long ago—what happened?"

Seeing Li Hongyan feigning ignorance, Wu Shou also saw no need to beat around the bush and spoke bluntly.

"Lord Li, to be frank, our Dao One Immortal Sect has just been founded; we still have no cultivation treasure ground within the sect. Fortunately, our beast clan Dao brother increased his share of Lingtai Dong's ownership, allowing our disciples to enter and cultivate there."

"This time, I mainly wish to discuss with Lord Li the purchase of Lingtai Dong's ownership; regarding the price, Lord Li can rest assured—I will absolutely not let you suffer a loss..................."

Wu Shou slowly expressed his purpose; however, upon hearing this, Li Hongyan's smile gradually faded, replaced by a solemn expression, as if he were in a dilemma.

But Wu Shou knew this old fellow was pretending.

Is Lingtai Dong important to Wuji Xiancheng? To be honest, it's not important.

Wuji Xiancheng has existed for so many years; it possesses several tens of Xiūliàn treasure realms, and Lingtai Dong is merely the most inconspicuous one among them.

Adding to that, over these many years they have been constantly attacking the beast tribe, making Lingtai Dong even more marginalized.

So for Wuji Xiancheng, whether Lingtai Dong exists or not actually isn't that important.

Having it is fine; better than nothing. Not having it is also okay; the impact isn't big.

Li Hongyan deliberately put on a troubled expression at this point, obviously telling Wu Shou that this matter isn't easy to handle.

As expected, after a moment of silence, Li Hongyan spoke up, feigning a sigh.

"Elder Wu, you also know, Lingtai Dong is not low in rank; it is an important cultivation treasure land of our Wuji Xiancheng."

"Normally, our Wuji Xiancheng attaches great importance to it; even if the beast tribe forcibly occupies it, our Wuji Xiancheng has never given up."

"Over these many years, Lingtai Dong has cultivated batch after batch of experts for our Wuji Xiancheng; it can be said to have made tremendous contributions to our Wuji Xiancheng."

"To be honest, I am reluctant to part with Lingtai Dong; this is the foundation of our Wuji Xiancheng...................."

What Li Hongyan said sounded sincere, but everyone present hearing these words couldn't help but sneer.

What he said sounded true enough, but actually this old bastard never speaks a word of truth; moreover, you're trying to fool a three‑year‑old.

Using these ghostly lies to deceive us.