Negotiations Between the Two Parties

The seven elders of the Star Vault Clan stared intently at the opposite side, fully believing in their hearts.

These seven chests of heavy gifts, enough to drive the major factions of the Nine Heavens Realm mad, would surely make the ten ancestors of the Heaven and Human Sacred Land reveal expressions of shock and being moved.

Even if it was just a trace of hesitation, it would mean their sincerity was not wasted.

But reality caught them completely off guard.

They saw that the faces of the ten people opposite them remained placid, without the slightest fluctuation.

It was not a feigned calmness, but true... apathy.

It was as if those seven chests of resources, radiating brilliant starlight and causing the surrounding spiritual energy to tremble, were nothing more than a few chests of ordinary stones.

Xing Yan and the six elders beside him exchanged glances, all seeing the same confusion in each other's eyes.

Just what kind of background did this Heaven and Human Sacred Land have?

On the other side, Ye Qingxue and the others looked at the seven chests of resources, whose spiritual light was surging, causing the surrounding spiritual energy of heaven and earth to riot wildly and almost condense into a tangible spiritual mist.

Yet, not a single ripple was stirred in the depths of their hearts.

In the past, resources of this magnitude would indeed have been a considerable fortune for the developing Heaven and Human Sacred Land.

But there was no helping it; their Master had returned.

The Sacred Land, which only had a little bit of savings three years ago, had now completely escaped poverty and directly become a major resource powerhouse.

Let alone these seven chests of resources, even if it were a supreme treasure ten or a hundred times rarer, they saw them frequently and were already accustomed to them.

The cultivation materials their Master casually tossed to them were far more precious than these Supreme Bones and Dao Crystals.

Ye Qingxue took half a step forward, her tone calm but carrying an unquestionable firmness:

"Apologies, Xing'er is our junior sister, and even more so, family to our Heaven and Human Sacred Land.

No matter how many resources you bring out, we will absolutely never let her become a bargaining chip in a trade between the Sacred Land and you.

Of course, if you have not given up hope, you can also ask her personally. As long as she nods and agrees, we will absolutely not stop her."

Xing Yan's expression froze slightly.

He originally thought that even if the other party did not agree, they would at least waver.

These seven chests of resources were considered part of the bottom-of-the-box stockpile in the profoundly founded Star Vault Clan, definitely not a small amount.

They had thought that by bringing out such a heavy gift, the Heaven and Human Sacred Land would surely agree with joy. They never expected that the other party would directly refuse without a second thought.

Behind Xing Yan, a trace of ruthlessness instantly flashed through the eyes of two elders, and the thought of using force to snatch her had already formed in their hearts.

The Chaos Star Spirit Body concerned the rise and fall of their clan; they absolutely could not return empty-handed.

But just as this thought emerged, it was forcefully suppressed by them.

The Star Vault Clan had been secluded for generations, and their clan rules were strict: unless they were deliberately provoked by other factions or their clansmen were cruelly harmed, they would never easily come into conflict with outside factions and attract unnecessary trouble.

This was an ironclad rule.

The foundation of the Heaven and Human Sacred Land was unclear, and the ten half-immortals with supreme physiques were by no means easy to deal with. Acting rashly would only result in the loss outweighing the gain.

Xing Yan sighed softly, still maintaining an amiable expression on his face, and his tone softened a bit:

"Fellow Daoists, I understand your cherishing of your junior sister.

If you feel that there is a lack of resources, we can renegotiate. What we just brought out is only a portion of our clan's wealth.

Of course, please also make things convenient for us and let us meet with that junior sister. We will speak with her personally and listen to her wishes.

After all, the Chaos Star Spirit Body is also a massive opportunity for her. Our clan's cultivation can allow her to avoid countless detours and reach the peak faster."

Ye Qingxue frowned slightly, knowing in her heart that the other party's persistence meant they would not give up easily.

......

Tianyuan Mountain, within Gu Changyuan's residence.

As early as the moment Ye Qingxue and the others began negotiating with the seven Star Vault Clan elders, Gu Changyuan had raised his right hand, a spiritual light flashing at his fingertips.

A gentle power had softly swept Gu Xing'er up from her residence and brought her steadily to his side.

He had long seen through the star power within the bodies of those seven people, and also guessed the purpose of their trip. They were definitely coming for Gu Xing'er's Chaos Star Spirit Body.

Every sentence of the conversation above was heard clearly by him and Gu Xing'er. A hidden ancient clan, the Star Vault Clan.

When this name entered his ears, a trace of doubt flashed through Gu Changyuan's eyes. He felt it was somewhat familiar, as if he had heard it a long, long time ago.

But the years were too ancient, and that bit of vague memory seemed to have been sealed in dust. No matter how he tried to recall, he could not remember the specific origins.

It was not until he heard Xing Yan say that the Chaos Star Spirit Body was of vital importance to the Star Vault Clan, and that they wanted to welcome Gu Xing'er back to the clan to be enshrined as a Holy Maiden and cultivated with all their might.

Only then did Gu Changyuan slowly turn his head, looking at Gu Xing'er beside him, who was tilting her small head up and looking curiously at the horizon. He asked in a gentle tone:

"Xing'er, what do you think?"

Hearing this, Gu Xing'er thought Gu Changyuan was asking her if she was willing to leave with the people of the Star Vault Clan.

A firm expression immediately appeared on her small face. She shook her head vigorously, her small hands tightly grasping Gu Changyuan's sleeve, her tone serious and carrying a bit of dependence:

"Don't worry, brother! I won't go with them. The Heaven and Human Sacred Land is Xing'er's home. With my brother and senior sisters here, Xing'er won't go anywhere!

No matter how great a temptation they bring out, Xing'er won't be moved!"

Gu Changyuan was taken aback, then burst into laughter.

He actually wanted to ask her if she had any special feelings toward the Star Vault Clan. He didn't expect this little girl to directly misunderstand his meaning and put on such a resolute posture.

He raised his hand and rubbed Gu Xing'er's soft hair, his eyes full of doting as he said softly:

"Silly girl, brother didn't say to let you go. I was just asking for your thoughts. Since you don't want to go, then we won't go."

Right at this moment, above the horizon, Xing Yan's voice came again, proposing to renegotiate the resources and wanting to meet and talk with Gu Xing'er.

The corners of Gu Changyuan's mouth curled up slightly, a playful smile flashing through his eyes. Compete in resources?

Hilarious. In this world, no one was qualified to compare wealth with him.

But looking at the Star Vault Clan's stance, it was clear they would not give up easily.

And Ye Qingxue and the others seemed to still be weighing their words for the negotiation, not wanting to make the relationship too stiff.

Gu Changyuan slowly stood up, patted Gu Xing'er's small head, and spoke calmly:

"I will go and return shortly. I won't let them make things difficult for you."

As his voice fell, Gu Changyuan's figure vanished from the spot.

......

Above the Heaven and Human Sacred Land.

After Xing Yan finished speaking, Ye Qingxue was still weighing her words.

Just as she was about to speak, a deep and domineering voice suddenly echoed between heaven and earth, instantly covering the entire airspace of the Heaven and Human Sacred Land and shaking the void itself until it trembled slightly:

"There is no need for conversation. Xing'er does not want to go with you, so you may leave now."