Chapter 831: Luo Fu

Luo Fu knew full well the intentions of Saint Zhunti and Saint Jieyin; he said this and even produced the Ninth-Rank World-Annihilating Black Lotus purely to mock them.

Only by doing so could he fully enrage Saint Zhunti and Saint Jieyin, forcing them to attack him without restraint.

"We do not know what you wish to exchange for; as long as we have it, friend, name your price."

Seeing that Luo Fu actually intended to exchange the Ninth-Rank World-Annihilating Black Lotus, Saint Zhunti immediately spoke up.

Regardless of whether they would fight later, securing the Ninth-Rank World-Annihilating Black Lotus was the top priority.

"You two Saints must want the Ninth-Rank World-Annihilating Black Lotus to use it to repair the Western Continent of Cattle-Adoration, thereby gaining sufficient fortune and merit."

Luo Fu did not put away the Ninth-Rank World-Annihilating Black Lotus; instead, he took it in hand and held it.

As he idly toyed with it, Luo Fu casually revealed the true motive behind Saint Zhunti and Saint Jieyin's desire for the Ninth-Rank World-Annihilating Black Lotus.

"Indeed. What is it you wish to exchange the Ninth-Rank World-Annihilating Black Lotus for?"

Saint Zhunti was not the least surprised that Luo Fu had named their motive for seeking the Ninth-Rank World-Annihilating Black Lotus.

In truth, this matter was never a secret in the Journey to the West World.

All great beings of the Three Realms knew the condition of the Western Continent of Cattle-Adoration and understood that, for countless Wushuyuan Society, the Naishifu Sect had been searching for treasures similar to the Ninth-Rank World-Annihilating Black Lotus to fully restore it.

Indeed, Saint Zhunti and Saint Jieyin had issued rewards more than once, hoping to obtain a treasure like the Ninth-Rank World-Annihilating Black Lotus.

Unfortunately, the Great Dao power of the Demon Dao had all been sealed by Feng.

Without the Great Dao power to nurture it, the Primordial World could no longer produce a treasure like the Ninth-Rank World-Annihilating Black Lotus.

After offering rewards for so many years, Saint Zhunti and Saint Jieyin still had not acquired a treasure resembling the Ninth-Rank World-Annihilating Black Lotus.

This was precisely why Saint Zhunti and Saint Jieyin were determined to obtain the Ninth-Rank World-Annihilating Black Lotus at all costs.

Unless something unexpected occurred, the Ninth-Rank World-Annihilating Black Lotus was likely the only treasure in the Three Realms capable of eliminating demonic qi.

"Thus, the Saint's importance of the Ninth-Rank World-Annihilating Black Lotus to you two is not insignificant. A thing's value is determined by demand. Since you two desire the Ninth-Rank World-Annihilating Black Lotus so greatly, I shall demand a high price."

Luo Fu continued to toy with the Ninth-Rank World-Annihilating Black Lotus as he spoke, his tone as indifferent as ever.

His words dripped with greed, yet his tone remained as cold and detached as always.

Upon hearing Luo Fu's words, Saint Zhunti and Saint Jieyin swiftly exchanged glances.

Then, Saint Zhunti spoke without hesitation:

"Friend, name your price. Whatever we possess, we shall give you."

"Fine! Then exchange it for the Ninth-Rank Jin Lian and the Seven Treasures Marvelous Tree—I am very interested in these two treasures."

Luo Fu showed no restraint, directly demanding the Dao-Proving Spiritual Treasures of Saint Zhunti and Saint Jieyin.

"Fine! If you are willing to exchange, we shall give you the Ninth-Rank Jin Lian and the Seven Treasures Marvelous Tree."

Saint Zhunti agreed without a moment's thought, as if the Ninth-Rank Jin Lian and the Seven Treasures Marvelous Tree were merely two ordinary treasures.

Seeing Saint Zhunti agree so readily, Luo Fu tightened his grip on the Ninth-Rank World-Annihilating Black Lotus and continued:

"I haven't finished. I'm also very interested in your Naishifu Sect's Buddha Realms—add a few thousand Buddha Realms. If you agree, I'll make the exchange."

At these words, silence immediately fell over the surroundings.

Exchanging the Ninth-Rank World-Annihilating Black Lotus for the Ninth-Rank Jin Lian and the Seven Treasures Marvelous Tree was already an outrageous demand.

Now he wanted thousands of Buddha Realms added on top.

This was no longer a lion's demand—it was blatant robbery.

Over countless years, Saint Zhunti and Saint Jieyin had amassed only three thousand Buddha Realms, the very foundation of the Naishifu Sect.

The Ninth-Rank Jin Lian, the Seven Treasures Marvelous Tree, and thousands of Buddha Realms together equaled the entirety of the Naishifu Sect's wealth.

No sane person could possibly accept such terms.

Thus, by making this demand, Luo Fu was clearly mocking Saint Zhunti and Saint Jieyin.

"Luo Fu, are you mocking us?"

Upon hearing Luo Fu's demand, Saint Zhunti's face darkened instantly; his gaze locked onto Luo Fu, and the weight of a Saint's aura pressed directly upon him.

A Saint embodies the Heavenly Dao; when a Saint is enraged, heaven cracks and earth shatters.

Even the strongest Pre-Saints felt oppressive under a Saint's aura.

But to Luo Fu, the Saint's aura meant nothing—it gave him not the slightest pressure.

"Heh. Aren't you two Saints also planning to mock me?"

Luo Fu sneered, ignoring the Saint's aura, and continued staring at Saint Zhunti:

"If you truly wish to exchange, I shall go find Saint Taishang and Saint Tongtian. Strip all your marks from the Ninth-Rank Jin Lian and the Seven Treasures Marvelous Tree, then hand them to Saint Taishang. If you agree, I'll make the exchange."

At these words, Saint Zhunti's expression stiffened slightly.

He had not expected Luo Fu to invoke Saint Taishang again.

Worse still, this time Luo Fu had brought Saint Tongtian into it.

If Saint Taishang were to witness the exchange, they would truly have to surrender the Ninth-Rank Jin Lian and the Seven Treasures Marvelous Tree.

Yes, Saint Zhunti and Saint Jieyin had never intended to exchange the Ninth-Rank World-Annihilating Black Lotus at all.

The so-called exchange was merely a ruse to deceive Luo Fu into surrendering the Ninth-Rank World-Annihilating Black Lotus.

Saint Zhunti and Saint Jieyin could see that Luo Fu had not yet subjugated the Ninth-Rank World-Annihilating Black Lotus; once someone took it away, Luo Fu could never reclaim it.

But the Ninth-Rank Jin Lian and the Seven Treasures Marvelous Tree were their Dao-Proving Spiritual Treasures; even if they removed their subjugation, they would still maintain an extremely close bond with the two treasures.

At will, Saint Zhunti and Saint Jieyin could instantly summon the Ninth-Rank Jin Lian and the Seven Treasures Marvelous Tree back to them.

In other words, Saint Zhunti planned to feign an exchange of the Ninth-Rank Jin Lian and the Seven Treasures Marvelous Tree for the Ninth-Rank World-Annihilating Black Lotus.

Once the exchange was complete and the Ninth-Rank World-Annihilating Black Lotus in hand, he would immediately summon the Ninth-Rank Jin Lian and the Seven Treasures Marvelous Tree back.

Luo Fu's actions had directly shattered the Naishifu Sect's rising momentum, causing it great humiliation.

Under these circumstances, how could Saint Zhunti and Saint Jieyin possibly intend a real exchange—especially using their own Dao-Proving Spiritual Treasures?

Luo Fu was not the least surprised by Saint Zhunti's reaction.

From the very beginning, he had known.

What Saint Zhunti called an exchange was nothing but a deception.