Chapter 2216: Better Safe Than Sorry

Hearing this cultivator's words, Qi Xiong fell silent; upon listening, it actually made some sense, ah.

Seeing this, that cultivator was also a shrewd person, and immediately spoke up.

"Senior, you've seen the world; how could you not recognize such a treasure?"

Hmm???

This kid's flattery made me want to kill him; the originally hesitant Qi Xiong snapped to and gave that cultivator a strange look.

But the words had already gone this far; Qi Xiong nodded and affected an air of profundity as he spoke.

"What you said is not bad; this treasure can indeed refine the heart—I'll give you fifty thousand immortal crystals for it."

"Senior, fifty thousand is a bit low."

"If you're not willing, then forget it."

To be honest, fifty thousand immortal crystals is already above market price; if it weren't that this thing basically amounts to getting something for nothing, Qi Xiong wouldn't dare to ask that much.

Seeing this, the cultivator hastily nodded; fifty thousand it is then.

Anyway, he had stolen this thing from his family; his father occasionally used it, but it wasn't really useful anyway.

He nodded hurriedly, and immediately Qi Xiong exchanged that Jade Maiden Heavenly Palace picture for fifty thousand immortal crystals.

That cultivator left, elated.

The canteen's backyard also became lively, with many cultivators coming each day to exchange treasures.

Moreover, after several days of business, the canteen's reputation gradually spread.

Many cultivators in Wuji Xiancheng know that a new restaurant has opened in the city; don't look at its shabby decor and outrageous prices, but its taste is absolutely beyond compare.

People from all major forces in Wuji Xiancheng are lining up to eat there.

Even some loose cultivators, who would normally scrimp and save, want to try it at least once; and once they've eaten it, they can't forget it.

Through word of mouth, the canteen's business has also gotten better and better.

However, these loose cultivators have limited treasures on them, so the peak lasted only a few days; soon the number of people coming to exchange treasures dropped considerably.

After all, people from the major forces rarely exchange their personal treasures; at most they trade some talisman seals, formation disks, pills and other consumables.

With not that many people, naturally it isn't very busy.

After staying in Wuji Xiancheng for quite a few days, Qi Xiong and Hong Zun also prepared to return.

That day, after breakfast, Qi Xiong bade farewell to Ye Zhangqing, and before leaving he didn't forget to give his advice.

"Zhangqing, if you're not used to staying in the city, just return to the sect; the sect's development isn't something that happens overnight, so there's no need to rush."

Knowing that Ye Zhangqing did all this for the sect.

In the previous matter, everyone had pent up their energy, but a sect wanting to develop and grow is indeed not something that can be done overnight.

Hearing this, Ye Zhangqing smiled and nodded.

"I know, Sect Master."

"Then that's fine; if anything comes up, just contact the sect."

"Okay."

Huang Lao personally saw Qi Xiong and the other off, accompanying them.

The main reason is that Qi Xiong now carries a huge sum—just the immortal crystals alone amount to tens of millions, not to mention the many treasures exchanged these past days.

With Huang Lao accompanying them, Ye Zhangqing also felt more at ease; even if targeted by ill-intentioned people, there was no need to worry about safety.

Boarding an immortal vessel, Qi Xiong and the other departed.

It must be said, Ye Zhangqing's worry was not without reason; just as they had left the city and hadn't gone far, Qi Xiong's group of three was intercepted.

A group of more than ten surrounded the immortal vessel, leaving no gap, and all escape routes were blocked.

Each one wore a magical artifact mask, covering their faces and even disguising their aura, obviously to conceal their identities.

Obviously they came prepared; as for their purpose, needless to say, they were after the immortal crystals and treasures.

The fact that Qi Xiong was carrying a huge sum could not be concealed.

After all, the situation at the canteen these past days is plainly visible to all cultivators in Wuji Xiancheng.

As long as one pays attention, it's not hard to know Qi Xiong's whereabouts.

Moreover, it's likely even the direct lineages of those people have been figured out.

For some loose cultivators, they don't care what sect you belong to.

"Birds die for food, people die for wealth"—several million immortal crystals plus various treasures are already enough to make people risk everything.

At worst, after succeeding they could hide in an uninhabited mountain; such resources would be more than enough for a long period of cultivation.

So encountering such a thing is not strange; on the contrary, it can be said to be quite normal.

However, Qi Xiong was not panicked.

The leader of this group of more than ten is an Immortal Emperor Realm expert, while the rest are all at the Immortal King Realm cultivation level.

If it were only Qi Xiong and Hong Zun, the two brothers, they'd probably have to surrender meekly.

But now..................

"Fellow Daoist, we only seek wealth; if you obediently hand over.................. huh???"

The leader, this Immortal Emperor Realm expert, wearing a mask, spoke in a deep voice.

But before he could finish speaking, the next second, a terrifying aura swept out from the immortal vessel.

Just under the pressure of this aura, those more than ten instantly felt as if weighed down by great mountains, unable to move at all.

Faced with this sudden change, those more than ten black-clad masked cultivators were instantly dumbfounded.

How could there be such a powerful expert?

They dared to act, so they certainly weren't unprepared; they had already investigated everything thoroughly.

Not only the canteen, but also Qi Xiong's identity, the situation of the Dao One Immortal Sect, and even the earlier Li family incident—all were known to them in perfect clarity.

He knew the current state of the Dao One Immortal Sect, and moreover, as Sect Master, Qi Xiong now only possessed Ancestor Realm cultivation.

It was precisely because they had confirmed these things and gained confidence that they dared to act.

Otherwise, how could they possibly appear here.

In their view, this operation was as easy as catching something with a hand; the only thing to note was to act quickly and not attract others.

Therefore, those tens of millions of immortal crystals, along with various treasures, were practically no different from being given away for free.

However, what nobody expected was that Qi Xiong actually had such a powerful expert by his side.

This aura............ is clearly that of an existence that has surpassed the Ancient Immortal Realm.

Such cultivation................

"Senior, spare my life."

The leading Immortal Emperor Realm expert was the first to regain his senses, hurriedly shouting.

Faced with an existence of that level, he couldn't even muster the slightest thought of resistance.

It's a joke; this gap can't be made up by risking one's life—killing him would be effortless for the other side.

Even the leader is like this, let alone the others—just enduring under that pressure already exhausts all their strength; at this moment they can't even speak.

However, facing the plea for mercy, Huang Lao gave no response, immediately struck out, and on the spot slaughtered all more than ten of them.

The battle ended very quickly; it couldn't even be called a battle, it was completely a one-sided slaughter.

Before Huang Lao, those more than ten cultivators didn't even have a chance to flee.

After dealing with these people, the immortal vessel continued its journey, flying toward the Dao One Immortal Sect.