Chapter 2155

Playing with the token in his hand, Qi Xiong happily said, This is indeed a big surprise.

These past few days, the thing he and Wu Shou have talked about the most is still the Lingtai Dong.

Who would have thought, Ye Zhangqing actually, without realizing it, got the Lingtai Dong back, and didn't spend a penny.

However, regarding this, Ye Zhangqing did not seek any merit.

To him, merit means little.

You say, even if Qi Xiong were to reward merits, what could he reward himself with?

Status and position? Although Ye Zhangqing says he holds an Elder position, even the patriarch is no more than that.

Moreover, he inherently dislikes labor and doesn't care about empty fame; now he is quite comfortable.

As for treasures and resources, the sect's treasury—Ye Zhangqing can enter and leave as he pleases, needing no one's consent.

Within the entire Dao One Immortal Sect, only three people can freely come and go from the sect's treasury.

Yun Xiantai, Qi Xiong, and also he, Ye Zhangqing.

So, whatever merit Qi Xiong speaks of, to Ye Zhangqing it actually holds little significance.

It would be better to give this merit to the many disciples.

Regarding this, Qi Xiong naturally understands as well, and has not dwelled on the issue.

After finishing speaking about the Lingtai Dong, Ye Zhangqing returned to the canteen to rest.

It's been another half month without seeing Bai Hua Xianzi and the others; naturally he should go back to keep them company.

As for the token, it was naturally handed over to Qi Xiong for safekeeping; how the sect deals with it is no concern of Ye Zhangqing.

Anyway, Ye Zhangqing's presence in the sect is like that of an idle cloud and wild crane.

However, just the next day, Li Hongyan brought people and came to the door proactively.

Inside the main hall, before even seeing Li Hongyan's party, Qi Xiong knew his purpose; as expected, as Li Hongyan's group entered the hall and before they could sit, he directly spoke.

"Sect Master Qi, I won't beat around the bush; I came this time for the Lingtai Dong matter—your Dao One Immortal Sect's actions are somewhat unfair."

Li Hongyan got straight to the point; Qi Xiong, seated in the chief seat, showed no change in expression.

After all, he had already guessed the other's intention, and replied with a smile.

"Lord Li, I don't quite understand what you mean."

"Heh, Sect Master Qi, you don't need to pretend ignorance; using such means to forcibly occupy the Lingtai Dong—doesn't that seem a bit unjustifiable?"

Li Hongyan cannot simply give up the Lingtai Dong for nothing, so he rushed over the next day with people to confront and accuse.

Upon hearing Qi Xiong's reply at this moment, Li Hongyan's face instantly darkened.

However, Qi Xiong completely didn't care about that, still wearing a smile as he spoke.

"Lord Li, your words are wrong; the Lingtai Dong wasn't it actively given by someone from your Wuji Xiancheng? How then did it become not ours, the Dao One Immortal Sect's?"

Hmm???

No one expected Qi Xiong to answer like that; upon hearing it, Li Hongyan was completely stunned, for a moment not knowing how to respond, standing there dazed.

Before coming, he had imagined Qi Xiong's reaction—possibly outright denial, possibly making excuses, possibly shifting blame.

But no one expected this guy to actually turn the tables and strike back.

Listen to what this guy is saying—what does it mean that his Wuji Xiancheng actively gave it?

Has his Wuji Xiancheng gone mad, to actively gift such a cultivation treasure as the Lingtai Dong?

Moreover, Wuji Xiancheng and the Dao One Immortal Sect are, frankly, enemies, not friends—what reason would Wuji Xiancheng have to give the Lingtai Dong to the Dao One Immortal Sect?

His eyes grew icy, staring fixedly at Qi Xiong in the chief seat, he spoke word by word.

"Sect Master Qi, if you say that out loud, who in the world would believe it? I won't waste words with you; I came today to demand the return of the Lingtai Dong—please return it, Sect Master Qi, and we can remain friends."

Li Hongyan wanted Qi Xiong to return the Lingtai Dong, but that idea could only be called naïve.

Go ask in the Xia Jie—once something enters his Qi surname's pocket, is there any talk of it coming out? Impossible.

So, Qi Xiong almost without hesitation directly refused outright.

"Lord Li, I don't understand what you're saying; how can there be reason to take back something already given away?"

"You.............."

When did it become something given away? Clearly it was your Dao One Immortal Sect that forcibly seized it.

The anger in his eyes flared ever brighter, his tiger eyes glaring fixedly at Qi Xiong.

Yet facing Li Hongyan's angry glare, Qi Xiong showed no fear.

Although Qi Xiong's own cultivation is nothing before Li Hongyan, who could easily crush him.

But before Li Hongyan entered the hall, Qi Xiong had already arranged a host of blades and axes...... no, offerings.

The offerings hidden in the dark—if Li Hongyan dares to strike, they will be seized on the spot.

Li Hongyan obviously also sensed other presences in the hall; thus, even though he was burning with anger, he still restrained himself and did not act against Qi Xiong.

After all, he knew that even if he struck, success would be difficult.

Taking a deep breath, Li Hongyan realized that Qi Xiong had openly seized it and refused to admit it, and would never easily return it.

If that's the case................

"Fine, Sect Master Qi, then I'll buy it with money—would that work?"

"I'll take money, I'll take immortal crystals."

However, regarding that, Qi Xiong still shook his head.

"Not for sale."

Just two simple words; upon saying them, Li Hongyan was infuriated again.

Even after holding his nose and accepting it, this guy Qi Xiong still refuses to sell.

He stared deeply at Qi Xiong, while the other showed no weakness; the two locked eyes, and the hall fell silent for a while.

Finally, Li Hongyan let out a cold snort.

"All right, I will remember this matter, farewell, Qi Zongzhu."

He had the look of someone giving up; after saying that, he didn't wait for Qi Xiong's reply and turned to leave, but Qi Xiong knew this matter would certainly not be resolved so easily.

Li Hongyan will definitely have further retaliation.

However, Qi Xiong had already anticipated these things; it was inevitable.

No matter how Li Hongyan plans to retaliate, anyway, this Lingtai Dong—once our Dao One Immortal Sect has taken it in, it's taken; there's no reason to spit it out again.

Anyway, we'll meet the soldiers with generals and the flood with earth.

After leaving the Dao One Immortal Sect, Li Hongyan finally exploded on the immortal vessel, shouting angrily.

"Well done, Qi Xiong—how dare an ant bully me like this; I will surely destroy the Dao One Immortal Sect."

"City Lord, the Dao One Immortal Sect has over ten thousand devotees; if we act rashly........."

"Someone beside him whispered in advice, the Dao One Immortal Sect is nothing to fear, but those ten thousand devotees........."

But before that person could finish speaking, Li Hongyan directly interrupted.

"You don't understand; since the Dao One Immortal Sect established itself here, to my Wuji Xiancheng it's like a fishbone stuck in the throat, like a thorn in the back—how could I watch these ants grow? Therefore I must exterminate them, giving them no chance at all."

Li Hongyan said through gritted teeth; these words were clearly the result of deep consideration, not a momentary anger.