Chapter 15

Ling Feng found a secluded place and changed into a black robe.

Soon, Ling Feng arrived at the gate of the imperial palace.

"Halt, who goes there?" an imperial guard quickly stepped forward and blocked Ling Feng.

"Please report that I possess the Water Rhythm Pill the forefather needs." Ling Feng was not in a hurry; he knew the forefather could not resist the allure of the Water Rhythm Pill.

Hearing this, the imperial guard was astonished; the emperor had been searching for it for years. Yet he did not dare delay.

"Please wait a moment, young master. I will go report this."

In a short while, a crowd gathered at the imperial palace entrance, and the emperor himself came.

The emperor hurriedly invited Ling Feng inside the imperial palace.

Ling Feng did not stand on ceremony.

"How many spirit crystals can the emperor offer?"

"Lord Ling, this matter is of great importance; may I first take a look?"

Ling Feng said nothing; he merely glanced around at the people present.

The emperor was exceedingly clever. He then gave the order.

"All of you, withdraw."

After everyone had left, the vast palace hall held only Ling Feng and the emperor.

Thus Ling Feng took out the Nine-Pattern Water Rhythm Pill from his black robe.

"One, two, three… nine, Nine-Pattern Water Rhythm Pill?" the emperor was so startled he could not finish his sentence.

Ling Feng put the Water Rhythm Pill back into his bosom.

"What price can the emperor offer?" Ling Feng asked again.

"Young master, please wait a moment; I will go inform the forefather."

Soon the emperor brought Ling Feng to a secluded spot in the imperial palace.

This is the residence of the forefather of the Great Yun Empire.

Upon entering, Ling Feng saw the forefather of the Great Yun Empire lying weakly on the bed, his face contorted in pain.

"Young friend, may I examine the pill?"

Ling Feng was not stingy; he directly produced the pill.

"I never expected to see the legendary Nine-Pattern Pill in my lifetime; it's worth it, worth it!"

"Young friend, name what you desire; if the Great Yun Empire possesses it, you may have it."

Ling Feng did not expect this old fellow to toss such a difficult problem to him.

Ling Feng actually did not know how much this was worth; thus he affected a deep tone and said.

"It still depends on the sincerity of the emperor and the forefather."

Upon hearing this, the forefather knew Ling Feng would surely ask for a lion's share, but he had already braced himself, for after all it was the Nine-Pattern Water Rhythm Pill.

Thus he produced two weapons.

"Young friend, these I obtained from a ruin in my youth; this hammer is a sixth-rank Shocking Heaven Hammer, and the other is a sixth-rank Long Cloud Strong, each possessing tremendous power."

Seeing him produce two weapons, Ling Feng was momentarily speechless; he himself was a sword cultivator and possessed the unnamed-grade famous sword Feng Ti, so how could he trust these two weapons?

Ling Feng did not want to waste ink; he spoke directly.

"Five million spirit crystals; no deal for less."

The emperor and forefather were stunned upon hearing that.

This left Ling Feng somewhat at a loss.

"The lowest is four million spirit crystals; it cannot be lower."

Ling Feng felt a bit guilty, after all he did not know the value of this.

The emperor and forefather were stunned again.

Ling Feng's head suddenly swelled.

"Three million spirit crystals, cannot go lower; if it's below three million, I'll walk away."

At this moment the emperor and forefather finally reacted.

"Are you certain, young master?" the forefather asked, somewhat incredulous.

"Certain."

"Very well, attendants, fetch three million spirit crystals for this young master."

After the emperor gave the order, he also gave Ling Feng a jade pendant.

"Young master, holding this jade pendant within the Great Yun Empire is as if I myself were present; the Great Yun Empire owes you a favor."

The emperor knew the Nine-Pattern Water Rhythm Pill was not worth this price; it was a priceless treasure, yet before him this young master sold it for the low price of three million. Put bluntly, it was hardly different from giving it away. Thus the emperor could only promise a favor.

Ling Feng did not refuse either; perhaps this jade pendant could fetch a good price, right?

Having received the jade pendant, Ling Feng rose and left. "I've struck it rich! I've struck it rich!" Three million spirit crystals—gazing at the spirit crystals inside the little pagoda, his face instantly broke into a joyful smile.

"Forefather, this young master does good deeds without leaving a name; such a precious pill has let us snag a great bargain." The emperor still feels as if dreaming; a spirit crystal worth tens of millions obtained for merely three million.

"Yes, if this young master ever needs anything, the Great Yun Empire will spare no effort to assist him. Yun Tianwu, you may withdraw first; I must take the pill to recuperate from my injuries."

"Understood, forefather."

After Yun Tianwu departed, the forefather announced his retreat into seclusion, and Yun Tianwu assigned heavy troops to guard his seclusion.

This news quickly spread.

"What seclusion is this old coot observing? He's practically on his deathbed yet still putting on a show."

Accompanying Qin Dao Ming was a prince of Da Qin Guo Jia; he came here not only for the tri-nation tournament but also with another aim: to see what condition the forefather of the Great Yun Empire is in. Da Qin Guo Jia now eyes the Great Yun Empire like a tiger watching its prey, and its ruler Qin Zhengliang harbors grand ambitions, vowing to unify the three great empires.

Inside the Lin family compound.

"Miss, miss, have you heard? The old ancestor of the Great Yun Empire has announced his seclusion."

"I've heard about it, but I wonder whether it's just putting on an act in front of others or if she truly obtained the Water Rhyme Pill." Lin Luyao lowered her head in deep thought.

"Could it really be that Young Master Ling refined the Water Rhyme Pill?"

"Impossible, miss; Young Master Ling is how old? Even a centenarian old monster wouldn't dare guarantee he could refine the Water Rhyme Pill."

Lin Luyao furrowed her brows, always feeling this wasn't a coincidence.

"A few days ago, Young Master Ling just inquired about news from me, and today the news of the Great Yun Empire's old ancestor entering seclusion has leaked out—it's really strange."

"What should we do, miss? The palace guard is now exceptionally tight, and our people can't get any news from inside the palace."

"Like this, Zhiyu, have our people find out what Young Master Ling is doing now, and get me all the details of his affairs—don't miss even the slightest bit."

"Yes, miss." Lin Zhiyu then went down to instruct the personnel after hearing that.

"Young Master Ling, Young Master Ling, you truly are a person who hides his talents well." Lin Luyao chuckled lightly, a smile that could astonish heaven and earth—unfortunately, no one saw it.

Speaking of which, after Ling Feng left the palace, he found a secluded place and took off his black robe.

Ling Feng plunged his head into the small tower, looking at the spirit crystals scattered all over the ground, drool almost flowing out.

Afterwards, Ling Feng sent a million spirit crystals to the small tower to recover from its injuries.

Afterwards, he turned and went to an inn to stay.

Heavenly Imperial Peak.

After Yue Ning spent several days copying the heart technique, she flew in a rage to Ling Feng's residence.

"Ling Feng, you brat, come out!"

Yue Ning is now filled with anger; if she doesn't beat Ling Feng up, her anger won't subside.

Yue Ning kicked the door open, and inside was completely empty.