"Robbery?!"
"If we seize this mine, we’ll inevitably provoke an open conflict with the Black Dragon Divine Guards!"
"Indeed. Although our Divine Path Sect does not fear the Heavenly Dragon Divine Guards, waging a full-scale war over this mine might give other sects an opportunity to strike!"
"Hmm, this plan requires further deliberation."
"In my opinion, robbery is the worst strategy. Bloodshed is never wise. Why don’t we reveal our identities and see if we can negotiate a purchase of the Starfall Crystal Sand from this mine?"
By the end of the discussion, the elderly men exchanged subtle nods of agreement.
"That seems like a feasible approach."
"Starfall Crystal Sand is undoubtedly precious, but everything in this world has a price. If we offer enough, there might still be room for negotiation."
"Indeed. Even if the chances are slim, it’s worth a try."
These weathered elders, having weathered countless storms, quickly saw through the situation and devised the most reasonable course of action in just a few words.
Yet, as they contemplated the impending transaction, none of them felt confident.
After all, Starfall Crystal Sand was a treasure coveted by every sect. Even with a generous offer, the Black Dragon Divine Guards might still refuse.
As they exchanged uneasy glances—
Suddenly!
The void before them rippled!
Several figures stepped forward leisurely.
Everyone tensed, their eyes locked onto the emerging silhouettes.
But when the newcomers came into view, not a single elder spoke first. Instead, their eyes flickered with surprise—things had taken an unexpected turn!
These were not the Black Dragon Divine Guards but unfamiliar faces.
At a glance, their cultivation levels seemed unremarkable.
Only the young man at the forefront stood out. His aura was utterly undetectable, exuding an unfathomable profundity that instantly seized the attention of the Divine Path Sect elders.
A powerhouse.
This stranger was an unprecedented supreme expert!
Even as they whispered among themselves, maintaining a distance of several zhang, the elders dared not move a muscle. An overwhelming pressure weighed on them, tightening their nerves further!
The atmosphere grew tense, and a standoff ensued.
On the other side—
Yi Feng was equally baffled.
He had expected to face the elite forces of the Black Dragon Divine Guards, only to be met with a group of elderly men and their entourage, whose attire didn’t quite match his expectations.
Blinking in confusion, he decided to break the silence.
"May I ask… what brings you here?"
The Divine Path Sect elders responded immediately, their tone dripping with caution.
"Esteemed Daoist,"
"We apologize for our abrupt intrusion."
"Our purpose here is solely to purchase some of the mine’s resources. Name your price—no matter how high. If you decline, we will bear no grudge and humbly ask for your understanding."
These elders were shrewd.
Facing an unknown expert, they tread carefully. Not only was his cultivation unfathomable, but the Starfall Crystal Sand was also far too precious to demand outright. Better to leave room for retreat.
They had assumed the mine’s owner was a Black Dragon Divine Guard captain, capable of such a grand operation while keeping it under wraps.
Yet, it turned out to be a stranger!
For a lone individual to achieve this…
He was even more formidable than a captain backed by a major faction!
Though they spoke of buying the mine, they held little hope. This was merely a test—their offer and attitude were deliberately humble.
Whether the deal succeeded or not, they absolutely could not afford to offend this man!
Such was the art of diplomacy.
Hearing this, Yi Feng was stunned.
Buy the mine?
What in the world?
Their attire had already hinted at something unusual, but this was beyond his wildest expectations.
He had been ready for a fight…
Yet here they were, proposing a business deal!
Instantly, the inexperienced Yi Feng found himself at a loss.
"Well…"
Seeing his hesitation, the Divine Path Sect elders inwardly marveled.
This man was truly extraordinary.
Even his act of driving up the price was executed so naturally that they almost felt obliged to comply, lest they disrespect his performance.
Impressive!
After a silent exchange, they gritted their teeth and upped their offer.
"We understand your position and won’t waste time with empty words. Our final offer: one billion Celestial Crystals. How does that sound?"
Starfall Crystal Sand was priceless, but among major factions, it was tacitly agreed that a single grain was worth one billion Celestial Crystals—an exorbitant yet reasonable price.
After all, even the richest mines might yield only a few grains. Scarcity dictated value.
Yi Feng’s heart skipped a beat at the figure.
Holy—
He had stumbled upon a mine for free, and now it could be sold for one billion?
That was a billion!!!
In his entire life, Yi Feng had never even heard of such wealth, let alone possessed it!
Who knew the heavens would drop such a massive pie right into his lap?
But after a brief surge of excitement, he quickly regained his composure.
If they offered one billion so readily, it must be a standard price. The mine was clearly worth far more—there was room to haggle!
What kind of seller didn’t inflate the price?
He wasn’t a fool!
Even if the mine was free, he couldn’t just sell it at the first offer.
Determined not to be shortchanged, Yi Feng steeled himself.
"One and a half billion! Not a single crystal less!"
No matter what, he’d start high. Haggling was inevitable, so why not aim big?
Sure enough—
His demand left the elders reeling.
They exchanged stunned, aggrieved glances.
This man was ruthless! A fifty percent markup on Starfall Crystal Sand?!
Such brazen price-gouging…
He must have seen right through their desperation!
With his profound insight and cunning, he was clearly no ordinary figure!
Though furious, the elders also sensed a glimmer of hope.
If he was willing to negotiate, the Starfall Crystal Sand could be bought. For such a treasure, they’d swallow the markup—no amount of Celestial Crystals could compare!
Moreover—
Securing the crystal sand might also forge a connection with this rising powerhouse. A favorable impression now could pay dividends later.
After a hushed discussion, the lead elder stepped forward with a clenched fist.
"Deal! One and a half billion it is!"
Their swift agreement made Yi Feng feel like he’d lowballed himself!
But it was too late to backtrack.
Fifteen billion for free? He could live with that!
This was a windfall by any measure.
With a grin, Yi Feng strode forward and sealed the deal with a clap.
"Done!"
"Payment on delivery. Hand over one and a half billion Celestial Crystals, and the mine is yours!"
His words left the Divine Path Sect elders utterly dumbfounded, frozen in place.
Wait—
Wasn’t this price for a single grain of Starfall Crystal Sand?
How did it become the entire mine?!
Had they misheard? Since when did such bargains exist?!
end. Thus one must continue to cultivate, and become a saint or great emperor, in order to prolong one's life. Chen Xia, however, completely reversed this. Since his transmigration, he has gained immortality, and also a system that awards him with attribute points for every year he lives. Thus between the myriad worlds, the legend of an unparalleled senior appeared. "A gentleman takes revenge; it is never too late even after ten thousand years." "When you were at your peak I yielded, now in your old age I shall trample on you." - Chen Xia
+ Slow Paced + Main Character Thrives Together with His Disciples】 Transmigrated into a cultivation world, Chu Xingchen awakens a discipleship system that reveals the tags of his disciples! Starting from scratch, he builds the strongest sect. Disciple One: Li Yingling 【Gold Tag: Genius Cultivator】【Purple Tag: Extremely Lucky】【Blue Tag: Bewitchingly Beautiful】 Disciple Two: Li Hangtian 【Gold Tag: Reincarnated】【Purple Tag: Ruthless and Decisive】【Blue Tag: Loyal and Noble】 Disciple Three: ??? 【Orange Tag: Alluring Demoness】【???】【???】 Thus, in the cultivation world, an unremarkable little sect appears out of nowhere, but little do others know that each member of this sect is a powerhouse in their own right. The book is also known as: Cultivation? It's Exactly Like This!
ut it can buy an entire year of absolutely perfect training results! Su Yu stared at his empty wallet and decisively opened up various online loan platforms. “Borrow a thousand bucks! Recharge my vitality!” Boom! His vitality broke a hundred points, shattering the limits of the human body! “Borrow ten thousand bucks! Recharge my combat skills!” Boom! A basic punching technique so common it was everywhere instantly maxed out, revealing the ultimate assassination technique of Five Elements Unity—Inner Force! When a rich kid hired assassins for a midnight ambush, aiming to break both of his legs, they instead ran headfirst into a monster—a human-shaped tyrannosaur, brimming with dragon-like vitality. With just two fingers, Su Yu snapped a steel staff reinforced with alloy. Staring at the killer’s stash of stolen cash—a staggering quarter-million dollars—he showed a corporate-sincere smile: “Thanks for the pre-exam gift pack, Mr. Zhao! I’m gonna go re-invest this!” Three days later, at the National Martial Arts College Entrance Exam, while everyone else struggled just to reach the passing line, Su Yu threw a single punch—and more than a thousand vitality points literally detonated the entire arena!
e, Immortal Body, Transmigration, System, Progression Fantasy, Academy Setting, Third-Person Perspective. Alternate Title: Transmigrating into a High Martial World and Reading Live Comments. Bad news: I transmigrated. This is a terrifying high-martial world, and my original, pathetically weak body fell into a coma and never woke up. Good news: I got a Popularity Points system upon arrival. I can see live comments and even create an unkillable alternate identity. Starting out, the alternate identity has all stats at 1. The system tells me that to grow stronger, I must participate in the plot, gain popularity points to allocate stats and grow stronger, and ultimately awaken my original body. And so, carrying my original body on my back, I officially entered Huaqing Academy, where the story's protagonist resides. From that moment on, Chen Guan kicked the original plot to pieces. Live Comments: [Doesn't anyone find this mysterious coffin guy creepy? He can summon indescribable grey misty hands.] [Is this guy a hero or a villain? What kind of onion became a spirit?] [By the way, does anyone know who's in the coffin? Shouldn't the debt for saving his life be repaid by now?] [According to unofficial histories, the person in the coffin was Chen Guan's first love. Their love was once passionate and earth-shattering, but they were separated by life and death due to worldly circumstances. What a star-crossed pair.] ... Years later, the world knew of a demon god born from a coffin, shrouded in grey mist, impossible to gaze upon directly. His foremost divine emissary often wielded a scythe, reaping lives like the god of death. As war approached, facing former friends and a boundless sea of enemies, Chen Guan merely raised his scythe. "Would you like to dance as well?"
