Chapter 87: The Canghe Dynasty, Cang Xingling

"I have a Supreme Mahayana Pill here; may I use it to trade for Zhang Yuan?"

Jiang Xun looked at Ling Zhangyi and said.

Ling Zhangyi was stunned upon hearing this. A Supreme Mahayana Pill... this item was truly rare.

Anyone would be tempted by such a trade; even if they had no use for it now, selling it would fetch a price enough to live a life of luxury.

Even if he were a scion of a noble family and lacked no money, having this Supreme Mahayana Pill in hand would be a guarantee for his future. Whether he consumed it himself later or gifted it to someone of high status and power, it could bring back an immense return.

"No trade!"

Before Ling Zhangyi could speak, a young girl dressed in red stepped out from behind him.

The girl's hair was braided into many small, fine plaits, combined with loose hair underneath in a medium-length style, adorned with a few small accessories; she looked very lively.

With large, watery eyes, long eyelashes, fair skin, and a petite nose, her overall appearance resembled someone from the Western Regions.

Standing about 1.63 meters tall, she was graceful and slender.

Just looking at her temperament, she was certainly no ordinary noble scion.

【Ding, detected SSS-rank Daughter of Luck: Cang Xingling!】

【Return multiplier: 10】

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'Surname Cang?'

Seeing this name, combined with her appearance, Jiang Xun associated her with the royal family of the Western Regions.

"Since I have accepted this mission, don't say you'll give me one Supreme Mahayana Pill; even if you gave me ten, I wouldn't trade."

Cang Xingling shouted as she looked at Jiang Xun.

The reason they dared to be so arrogant and not fear Jiang Xun and the others playing dirty was because there were protectors hidden in the shadows. These protectors did not reveal themselves easily, unless it was a moment of life and death for them.

The royal family's protectors... were at the very least Venerables of the Integration Realm.

Now, it was even less possible to easily make a move against them.

"Xingling..." Ling Zhangyi drew his long saber and blocked the path in front of Cang Xingling: "Be careful."

This was the first mission Cang Xingling had accepted after joining Tianwai Island, and Ling Zhangyi could understand her actions; after all, no one wanted to give up on their very first mission just like that.

"This fairy, you must be from the Western Regions royal family, right?" Jiang Xun looked at Cang Xingling and smiled.

"How did you know?!" Cang Xingling was startled upon hearing this; she hadn't revealed her surname at all.

"I have heard that the Western Regions royal family has a beauty as fair as a celestial... hiss..."

Before Jiang Xun could finish his sentence, he felt the soft flesh at his waist being pinched hard. Looking back, it was Yin Ningyu staring at Jiang Xun with a jealous expression.

Very well, starting to flirt with other women right in front of me!

Yin Ningyu thought this as she applied a bit more force with her hand.

"Don't mess around, don't mess around..." Jiang Xun hurriedly grabbed Yin Ningyu's hand: "I'm busy with serious business."

"Hmph." Yin Ningyu snorted coldly and only then let go of Jiang Xun.

"Ahem..." Jiang Xun coughed dryly and looked at Cang Xingling again: "You are disciples of Tianwai Island, and you have this Western Regions appearance; this old man was just guessing."

"Hmph." Cang Xingling crossed her arms over her not-so-obvious chest and snorted with a proud look: "I am, so what?"

"This old man has a Soul Returning Pill here; does the fairy know the function of a Soul Returning Pill?" Jiang Xun flipped his hand, and a Soul Returning Pill appeared in his palm.

Yin Ningyu was stunned at the sight, and Hua Bairui's eyes widened even further, unable to help but raise her eyebrows, thinking to herself: There's more??

Ling Zhangyi's expression also changed, not to mention Cang Xingling, this well-informed member of the royal family.

'Soul Returning Pill? The Soul Returning Pill that can bring the dead back to life and regrow flesh on bones?' Cang Xingling was shocked; this was something even their Western Regions royal family couldn't obtain.

Now that the Emperor's lifespan was coming to an end, if this Soul Returning Pill were given to the Emperor, our Canghe Dynasty could continue for another thousand years...

The Emperor of the Canghe Dynasty was a Saint of the Great Vehicle Realm, and it was precisely because of his existence that the Canghe Dynasty was able to establish itself and survive.

It was just that now, apart from this Saint, the Canghe Dynasty didn't even have a single Integration Great Perfection cultivator. Even if he wanted to pass down his Supreme Position to let someone inherit it and become a Saint to protect the Canghe Dynasty, he wouldn't know who to look for.

Seeing Cang Xingling was tempted, Jiang Xun immediately added a layer of Barrier over the Soul Returning Pill: "If I die, this Barrier I have applied will immediately destroy the Soul Returning Pill."

Jiang Xun said this for the sake of the protectors hidden in the shadows.

Once these words were spoken, the protectors of Cang Xingling, who were restless in the shadows, also ceased their movements.

He had the same thought as Cang Xingling; if they could obtain the Soul Returning Pill, not only would the Canghe Dynasty be able to continue, but from now on, he would never have to be a protector again and could enjoy endless wealth and glory!

Therefore, he had been preparing to move directly to snatch it, but he hadn't expected Jiang Xun to be so guarded.

"Trading a Soul Returning Pill for one person, Elder Jiang is truly generous."

Ling Zhangyi looked at Jiang Xun and said.

"This is out of respect for Tianwai Island and the royal family, otherwise I wouldn't be willing."

Jiang Xun smiled, his expression looking extremely helpless.

'Just how many Soul Returning Pills do you have, you bastard?'

Jun Tianling truly couldn't hold back and complained. Recalling how Jiang Xun had wantonly destroyed Soul Returning Pills at the entrance of the treasury to induce her to reveal the incantation, Jun Tianling added another heavy debt to Jiang Xun's account.

"What is the decision of the two of you?"

Jiang Xun then looked at Cang Xingling and asked.

Between the two of them, it was clearly Cang Xingling who could make the decision.

Cang Xingling did not speak; she was currently agonizing to death.

On one side were the lives of the twenty-three members of Zhang Yuan's family and her own first mission.

On the other side was the foundation of the Canghe Dynasty for the next thousand years.

If it were anyone with decisiveness, they would definitely choose the latter; after all, only a fool would abandon their family's thousand-year foundation for an outsider.

But Cang Xingling could not bear to watch the Zhang family be wiped out by the Lingerie-Sect.

Zhang Yuan was hiding behind the door at this moment, and hearing the conversation between the few, he was so scared his heart was about to jump out; he hadn't counted on Cang Xingling giving up the Soul Returning Pill for their sake!

"Princess, choose the Soul Returning Pill!"

The protector also anxiously transmitted his voice to Cang Xingling.

"You must swear to preserve the lives of the Zhang family members, at the very least ensuring they do not die at the hands of anyone from your Lingerie-Sect."

Cang Xingling struggled with the decision for about half a cup of tea's time, then looked up at Jiang Xun and said.

"You must also swear not to reveal a single bit of the information obtained about the Lingerie-Sect this time."

Jiang Xun nodded and said at the same time.

"Fine." This time, Cang Xingling did not hesitate and nodded.

At least the lives of the Zhang family members were preserved; could this be considered having a clear conscience?

But she, in her innocence, was still too naive.

There are many things in this world far more terrifying than death.

Jiang Xun promised to preserve their lives, but he did not promise not to make their lives worse than death.

Ling Zhangyi and the protector were clearly aware of this, but they would not speak up to warn her; they would have chosen the Soul Returning Pill without the slightest hesitation.

"Then let us swear; I also invite the two protectors in the shadows to come out and swear together."

Jiang Xun nodded, then scanned his gaze around the surroundings and said.