Chapter 209: The Island Master's Conditions Can Still Be Traded

"I couldn't tell, but you little darling are actually quite concerned about me."

After dealing with the matter of Sikong Yuhuan, Jiang Xun teased while walking toward Si Yuyan.

That Si Yuyan had been so nervous for him just now was something he had completely not expected.

Could it be that Si Yuyan had already been straightened out by him?

"Alright, alright, hurry up and get out, let me stay by myself for a while," Si Yuyan said, waving her hand and turning around.

She felt endless regret now when thinking of what happened just a moment ago; her body had just moved on its own before she even reacted—what kind of situation was this?

"Shy?"

Jiang Xun quickly walked around to face Si Yuyan and leaned in to look.

"Get out, get out."

Si Yuyan hurriedly turned away again, her face truly flushed red.

"Alright, I won't tease you anymore. Thank you for protecting me."

Jiang Xun gently patted the back of Si Yuyan's head, then left.

In that instant, Si Yuyan had pushed Jiang Xun down and let the snake woman bite her; she had truly cast her own life and death aside. A subconscious reaction certainly could not be faked.

If Jiang Xun were not moved by this, he truly wouldn't be human.

After tossing and turning in the cave for over three hours, unexpectedly learning Zhongli Lingyu's true identity, and learning a new technique, Jiang Xun returned to the plaza outside Tian Wai Lou.

It was already late at night, but there were still many people in the plaza.

The Secret Realm trials for the Transformation God Realm and Void Refinement Realm had already ended.

Because Jiang Xun had opened the exit for the Transformation God Realm Secret Realm, twenty-five people had successfully come out.

The reason it ended early was that Yun Ruling and Ling Shangtian had chosen to join forces at the exit, killing everyone else heading toward it to eliminate future competitors in the tournament ahead of time.

As for the Void Refinement Realm Secret Realm, it had been swept through by Tang Zhirou.

Everyone had been killed by Tang Zhirou, allowing her to directly seize the top spot for the Void Refinement Realm. Subsequent matches were no longer needed; they only had to wait for the matches of the other realms to finish and then meet the Island Master together.

"You're too amazing, A-Rou, I knew you would definitely succeed."

When Jiang Xun returned, Ling Shangtian was giving a thumbs-up and praising Tang Zhirou beside her; it seemed Tang Zhirou had only just come out.

"Oh, the little junior brother is back."

He Muyun looked back, saw Jiang Xun return, and waved to greet him.

Hearing this, Ling Shangtian also turned to look at Jiang Xun: "Little junior brother, you are also very impressive, to actually be able to find the exit to the Dark Moon Secret Realm."

"Just luck," Jiang Xun nodded and smiled: "I heard about it on the way back; you and Yun Ruling joined forces and took out over fifty people. Impressive."

"That was just two-on-one fighting them one by one. You are the impressive one, junior brother, taking out nineteen people alone and remaining unscathed... You wouldn't blame your senior brother and sister for not helping you, would you?"

Ling Shangtian said with some embarrassment.

In truth, he had been nearby when Jiang Xun was surrounded; seeing Jiang Xun surrounded, he had decisively abandoned him and turned to leave.

It couldn't really be blamed on him, after all, who could have guessed that Jiang Xun would be able to counter-kill them?

"What are you saying, Senior Brother? In that situation, I wouldn't have dared to intervene either, so of course I won't blame you," Jiang Xun waved his hand and smiled: "It's just that from here on out, we are completely enemies. I ask that you please show mercy, Senior Brother."

"That's where you're wrong. There is still a chaotic battle ahead, and you can still join forces to take out others," He Muyun laughed.

"If I'm not mistaken, you intended to break through in the Secret Realm, Senior Brother, but because it was the Dark Moon Secret Realm, you couldn't. To save time, you had to take out as many others as possible at the exit. This upcoming chaotic battle is when you plan to break through, right?"

Jiang Xun shook his head and looked at Ling Shangtian.

"Exactly," Ling Shangtian didn't hide it and nodded: "A-Rou has already won, so I have to hurry up too."

"To avoid hurting you, junior brother, since you only wanted to see the Top Ranking Challenge and have already participated, you surely have your reputation. I advise you to just give up now?"

"Let's play a bit more, let's play a bit more," Jiang Xun shook his head and smiled: "After you finish your breakthrough, Senior Brother, I'll exchange a few moves with you. I've just started, and haven't had the chance to learn Master's sword techniques yet. It's perfect for you to let me experience them."

"Fine, since you have this wish, junior brother, I will certainly hold back when the time comes and spar with you using Master's sword moves," Ling Shangtian nodded and smiled.

"Many thanks, Senior Brother," Jiang Xun bowed and smiled, thinking: *Just make sure you don't lose too miserably when the time comes. *

"Since you and Senior Sister have both come out, why are you still watching here? Shall we just head back?" Jiang Xun then said.

"You don't know this, but we are watching the competition between the Nascent Soul and Golden Core disciples," He Muyun laughed: "Let me teach you, junior brother. The Island Master can only grant one request, but we can fulfill many requests for the winner."

"Watching their matches here now is so that we can identify the disciple most likely to win before the final battle, and use things they need to trade for the opportunity to have them make a request to the Island Master on our behalf."

"For example, if they need a Supreme Grade Spirit Transformation Pill, I will give it to them directly, along with more Heavenly Material and Earthly Treasure and more Spirit Stones. They wouldn't get this much from the Island Master."

"We can then have them make a request, like asking for an Extreme Void-Breaking Pill, a Supreme Body Integration Pill, or to form an alliance with the dynasty, or to have something done for the dynasty, you get what I mean?"

He Muyun said.

"I get it," Jiang Xun nodded: "The final match hasn't even started yet, and you're already looking for seeds?"

"It's fixing the outcome. Not only do we need to find that person, but we also need to find someone willing to trade. For instance, if that person is a disciple of a noble family and can't produce so many things, they will naturally trade with us. If that person belongs to a certain dynasty, they already have what we have, so they naturally won't trade with us."

"At this point, we have to go a step ahead and talk to the Nascent Soul and Golden Core members of those dynasties. If they are willing to trade, we help them win; if they aren't, we have to use some methods."

"Use methods?" Jiang Xun was curious and leaned in closer.

"When it involves dynasty matters, one naturally shows their own unique skills. For example, if the Tuye Dynasty is a vassal of the Shanmeng Dynasty, then people from the Shanmeng Dynasty will step forward to make them withdraw. We give the Shanmeng Dynasty some benefits, and then layer by layer, we persuade those powerful dynasty disciples to withdraw and support a noble family disciple to move up."

"I see. Does nobody do this for the Spirit Transformation Stage and Void Refinement Realm?" Jiang Xun nodded and asked.

"No need," He Muyun shook his head: "Those who can reach Spirit Transformation and rank among the best are all from major dynasties; they won't make such trades."

"I see," Jiang Xun nodded and couldn't help but look at Tang Zhirou, muttering softly: "I don't think that's necessarily true..."

It mainly depends on what people need the most, doesn't it?