The Sword God of the Universe

Chapter 2427: Chapter 2427: Gritting Teeth to Make an Offer

Gao Zhenjiang came alone to the outskirts of Hongmeng City.

He himself was also a cultivator at the Immortal Venerable Peak Level, with formidable strength. He was confident that even if City Lord Jing Yan made a move against him, he would at least be able to preserve his life and withdraw calmly. Of course, both he and Golden Toad Commerce greatly underestimated City Lord Jing Yan’s true strength. If Gao Zhenjiang knew that Jing Yan had the power to easily slaughter Immortal Venerable Peak Practitioners, his mindset would definitely not be so relaxed.

Of course, Gao Zhenjiang and the President of Golden Toad Commerce also believed that Jing Yan did not want to completely fall out with Golden Toad Commerce. Otherwise, he would not have merely caused that small amount of damage to Mystic Underworld City, and he hadn’t even killed City Lord Mei Li of Mystic Underworld City. Therefore, for this trip to Hongmeng City, as long as he did not show any hostility, they felt Jing Yan would not strike at Gao Zhenjiang.

"City Lord, Elder Gao Zhenjiang of Golden Toad Commerce has arrived, he’s already at the city gate."

Ru Li came to Jing Yan’s residence to report, a sharp light flickering in his eyes.

Previously Lord Jing Yan had said that people from Golden Toad Commerce would bring Black Crystal Stone to Hongmeng City within a month, and at that time Ru Li still found it somewhat hard to believe. But now, people from Golden Toad Commerce had really come, and it was even a highly renowned elder like Gao Zhenjiang. Ru Li did not think Gao Zhenjiang was here for revenge; if he wanted to attack Hongmeng City, Gao Zhenjiang would never have come alone.

"Mm, invite him in." Jing Yan nodded.

Ru Li quickly turned and left, and before long he brought Gao Zhenjiang to stand once again before Jing Yan.

When Gao Zhenjiang saw Jing Yan, he carefully sized him up, shock surging in his heart, because Jing Yan really was far too young. When mentioning Jing Yan, Mei Li had also said that Jing Yan looked very young, but now that he saw Jing Yan in person, he still felt it was inconceivable. As an Immortal Venerable Peak, Gao Zhenjiang could already perceive Jing Yan’s Life Aura—that was not something that could be concealed by merely changing one’s appearance to maintain a youthful face.

"City Lord Jing Yan." Gao Zhenjiang cupped his fists toward Jing Yan.

Gao Zhenjiang’s attitude was fairly proper, not arrogant.

"Elder Gao, I’ve long heard of your great name." Jing Yan smiled and casually cupped his fists in return.

"City Lord Jing Yan, you flatter me. The reputation of City Lord Jing Yan has already spread throughout Kunling Heaven. All sorts of forces, large and small, know that deep within Thunder Domain there is a City Lord Jing Yan." Gao Zhenjiang said.

Jing Yan’s eyes narrowed slightly.

Then he spoke slowly: "Elder Gao, for this trip, did you bring the one hundred billion Black Crystal Stone?"

Jing Yan did not have the leisure to engage in small talk with Gao Zhenjiang and went straight to the point.

"City Lord Jing Yan, our President believes that in this matter, it was indeed our City Lord Mei Li of Mystic Underworld City who was at fault. For this, we should compensate City Lord Jing Yan and Hongmeng City. I have brought the one hundred billion Black Crystal Stone." Gao Zhenjiang also didn’t beat around the bush.

As he spoke, he took out a Storage Magical Treasure and handed it to Jing Yan; inside was precisely one hundred billion Black Crystal Stone.

"City Lord Jing Yan, I heard that you have Divine Soul Items in your hands that you wish to sell? Previously in Mystic Underworld City, it was City Lord Mei Li who was too presumptuous and too childish. Golden Toad Commerce deeply apologizes for that. If City Lord Jing Yan still wishes to sell Divine Soul Items, I can now transact with you again. Rest assured, the price will definitely satisfy City Lord; an incident like the previous one will never happen a second time." Gao Zhenjiang said slowly.

Jing Yan smiled.

The development of events was exactly as he had expected. Golden Toad Commerce indeed did not want to miss out on those Divine Soul Items. Golden Toad Commerce had sent a high-status elder over in person, and the main purpose was most likely for those Divine Soul Items. If it were merely to deliver the one hundred billion Black Crystal Stone in compensation, they could have sent any Immortal Venerable casually. Jing Yan also did not believe that, given the strength he had now displayed, Golden Toad Commerce would send a figure like Gao Zhenjiang just to apologize.

"It seems... Golden Toad Commerce does have some sincerity. What happened in Mystic Underworld City before was just a small misunderstanding." Jing Yan said with a smile.

"Yes, that was only a misunderstanding. As for Mei Li herself, Golden Toad Commerce will also deal with her harshly internally. Here, I also represent Golden Toad Commerce in thanking City Lord Jing Yan for not directly killing Mei Li." Gao Zhenjiang said repeatedly.

"Good! Very good! Extremely good!" Jing Yan’s eyes flashed.

Then his finger moved slightly and a Storage Magical Treasure appeared. He gave it a light toss, and Gao Zhenjiang caught the Storage Magical Treasure in his hand.

Gao Zhenjiang’s Divine Thought stirred, and he immediately saw the twenty-two Divine Soul Items inside the Storage Magical Treasure.

Although he had previously heard City Lord Mei Li say there were twenty-two Divine Soul Items, actually seeing so many Divine Soul Items in person still made the muscles on Gao Zhenjiang’s face involuntarily twitch and tremble. Even as an elder of Golden Toad Commerce, he had never seen so many Divine Soul Items at once.

"City Lord Jing Yan, may I take these Divine Soul Items out to have a look?" Gao Zhenjiang suppressed the excitement in his heart and asked Jing Yan.

"As you please, Elder Gao." Jing Yan lifted his hand slightly.

Gao Zhenjiang then took out the Divine Soul Items one by one, carefully observing and appraising them. The more he looked, the redder his face became.

Good stuff!

They were all good stuff!

Any one of these Divine Soul Items was worth over a thousand billion Black Crystal Stone. Even those two Divine Soul Elixirs could probably fetch a price of several hundred billion Black Crystal Stone at auction. Of course, that was the auction price, and auctions required a lot of preparation. In private transactions, the price would be relatively lower. However, Divine Soul Items were absolutely hot commodities; once put up for auction, it was almost impossible for them to fail to sell, and competition was usually very fierce.

"City Lord Jing Yan, we Golden Toad Commerce will take these items—please name a price." After examining the twenty-two Divine Soul Items, Gao Zhenjiang said to Jing Yan.

Jing Yan watched Gao Zhenjiang with a faint smile.

"Elder Gao, in Kunling Heaven, which major force do you think would have no interest in Divine Soul Items?" Jing Yan asked with a squinting smile.

"Hm?" Gao Zhenjiang looked at Jing Yan.

"Let’s be straightforward! I don’t like wasting time haggling over prices." Jing Yan waved his hand again.

This time, Gao Zhenjiang understood. And what Jing Yan said was indeed the truth. With these Divine Soul Items in hand, he could go to any Superpower and the other party would willingly pay a massive price to buy them.

In his heart, Gao Zhenjiang quickly ran through the numbers, appraising each Divine Soul Item.

The combined value of these Divine Soul Items was truly terrifying. Even for a cultivator at the Immortal Venerable Peak Realm, it was a frightening figure.

And Gao Zhenjiang truly did not dare to slash the price. This City Lord Jing Yan exerted tremendous pressure on him. Although he looked very young, Gao Zhenjiang simply could not see through him, and he was worried that with one wrong word this young City Lord would simply throw him out. He vaguely felt that this young City Lord’s strength might even surpass his own.

It seemed that, to be safe and to ensure the transaction went smoothly, he could only grit his teeth and offer a high price.