Chapter 58 - 57 The Grass Snake’s Path and the Hidden Pulse over a Thousand Miles

58: Chapter 57: The Grass Snake’s Path and the Hidden Pulse over a Thousand Miles 58 -57: The Grass Snake’s Path and the Hidden Pulse over a Thousand Miles “All ten Spirit Stone Mines and five Medicine Fields are located within the territory of your Luotian Sacred Land; I’m afraid that if my Sect’s people go there to mine, none of them will return, right?” Ye Xuan looked indifferently at the Second Elder of the Luotian Sacred Land, and spoke calmly. His words instantly caused everyone present to change their expressions. “I hadn’t noticed this point just now,” Jiang Jing thought apprehensively. The Luotian Sacred Land was clearly setting a trap for the Emperor Immortal Sect! If she had impulsively agreed just now, it would have all been over. Thankfully, Ye Xuan had asked in time. For a moment, the crowd’s gaze towards the Second Elder of the Luotian Sacred Land turned unfriendly. The Second Elder of the Luotian Sacred Land cursed inwardly but maintained his composure, and even frowned as he said, “The Emperor Immortal Sect never specified a demand regarding geographical location.” “Shameless!” Jiang Jing said angrily. Wasn’t that obvious? “I am merely stating the facts,” the Second Elder of the Luotian Sacred Land replied calmly. “Since it hasn’t been mentioned, it’s not too late to do so now. Change all to those nearest to the Emperor Immortal Sect,” Ye Xuan stated unruffled. “Are you trying to renege on your word and profit from it?” the Second Elder of the Luotian Sacred Land retorted with a cold snort, very dissatisfied. Ye Xuan smiled indifferently and said, “Not only will all be changed to those nearer to the Emperor Immortal Sect, but add three more Spirit Stone Mines and one more Medicine Field. Otherwise, heads will roll tomorrow.” “You!” The Second Elder of the Luotian Sacred Land was nearly exploded with anger, but he suppressed his rage and said darkly, “You are blackmailing us!” “Add two more Spirit Stone Mines and one more Medicine Field,” Ye Xuan said with a light smile. The Second Elder of the Luotian Sacred Land went silent, not daring to speak any further. Jiang Jing and the others witnessed this scene with bated breath. The number of Spirit Stone Mines were increased to fifteen, and the Medicine Fields to seven! If this really came to pass, the cultivation resources of the Emperor Immortal Sect would greatly increase, and the Sect’s treatment would significantly improve! For the Emperor Immortal Sect, this was an enormous cause for celebration! Jiang Jing and the others all looked at the Second Elder of the Luotian Sacred Land, wondering whether they would agree or not. At this moment, the Second Elder’s face was extremely unsightly, and he dared not continue the argument for fear that Ye Xuan would raise the price to a staggering amount, which would leave the Luotian Sacred Land at a loss. Seeing the Second Elder remaining silent, Ye Xuan was also not in a hurry and sat there composedly. He was sure he had the Second Elder figured out. Thinking to play such petty tricks in front of him, Ye Xuan, it was time to see who was really being played. “My Luotian Sacred Land couldn’t possibly come up with so much,” the Second Elder said after pondering for a moment. “That’s your problem,” Ye Xuan replied, not even bothering to lift his eyelid. The Second Elder’s face looked terrible as he watched Ye Xuan, his expression fluctuating. He couldn’t believe that within the Emperor Immortal Sect there was such a character, utterly shameless. Moreover, the other party was so young, but in terms of mindset, they seemed like an old monster who had lived for tens of thousands of years. “The Spirit Stone Mines and Medicine Fields around your Sect belong to other sects; my Luotian Sacred Land has none,” the Second Elder said again. “I still have great faith in the capabilities of your Luotian Sacred Land. Obtaining fifteen Spirit Stone Mines and seven Medicine Fields with your strength should be a breeze,” Ye Xuan said with a beaming smile. The people in the hall, including Jiang Jing, all wore bizarre expressions on their faces. Why did it seem as if Ye Xuan was like an old fox, leaving the Second Elder of the Luotian Sacred Land with no way out? The Second Elder looked at the affable Ye Xuan and for some reason wanted to tear this youngster to pieces; yet here, in the Emperor Immortal Sect, he dared not act rashly. He could only suppress the fury in his heart and said, “It will take a long time to arrange. I wonder if your Sect could grant us more time.” S~eaʀᴄh the Nôvel(F)ire.ηet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Ye Xuan smiled slightly and nodded, “Of course, that’s only fair. But your four Elders will have to suffer a bit longer, especially that Elder Chai, who has quite the sharp tongue. He insulted me quite roundly and I can’t stand such words, that’s why I had the jailers get a little rougher.” “So, by that time, Elder Chai might end up with a little less of something on his person. I hope your sect can also be understanding about that.” “Hiss!” The Second Elder of the Luotian Sacred Land took a sharp breath, his mouth twitching continuously. He suppressed the towering urge to kill in his heart and said heavily, “Within three days, within three days, your Sect will have what it demands. I hope your Sect can show some mercy and allow my junior brothers and sisters to suffer less.” After speaking, the Second Elder stood up and bowed slightly to everyone in the hall. “Very well, very well, as long as it’s done within three days, your sect’s four Elders will be absolutely safe,” Ye Xuan assured with a radiant smile. “Then I shall take my leave,” the Second Elder said, giving a slight bow. “Go ahead,” Ye Xuan said with a smile. The Second Elder left without another word, exiting the Emperor Immortal Sect. A moment later, the Second Elder had probably left the Emperor Immortal Sect. Boom———— Suddenly, a thunderous sound shook the sky. The expressions of Jiang Jing and the others all changed. Only Ye Xuan smiled and said, “It’s nothing; it seems the Second Elder of the Luotian Sacred Land wasn’t careful and shattered a mountain peak outside.” Everyone was astonished initially, but then they quickly understood and all revealed smiles. It was likely that the Second Elder of the Luotian Sacred Land was so enraged that he had to vent his frustration. Indeed, that was the case. After leaving the Emperor Immortal Sect, the Second Elder, in a fit of rage, reduced a distant mountain peak to dust with a single palm strike. The disciples of the Luotian Sacred Land waiting outside were startled and approached quietly, asking in a low voice, “Master, what happened?” The Second Elder’s face was as dark as water, and without explaining, he said, “Return to the Sect.” This matter could not be accomplished by him alone; he needed to return to the Sect to ask for assistance. Seeing this, the Second Elder’s disciples didn’t dare to ask further and rode on the flying spiritual beast toward the Luotian Sacred Land. Sitting in the palanquin, the Second Elder’s face was extremely grim as he cursed inwardly, “Where did that little fox come from? When did the Emperor Immortal Sect produce such a character?” “If it weren’t for this brat, Jiang Jing would have definitely agreed by now.” “This is utterly detestable!” The Second Elder was burning with anger inside, but more than that, he felt helpless. He had to complete the transfer of fifteen Spirit Stone Mines and two Medicine Fields within three days, otherwise, according to what that little animal had said, who knows what he would do to the four Great Elders by then. If he crippled the cultivation of the four Great Elders, then getting them back would be meaningless. Now that the Luotian Sacred Land was in urgent need of capable people, it could not withstand such turmoil. What was supposed to be a perfect plan was ruined by Ye Xuan, and the Second Elder’s heart was bleeding. On the other hand, the side of the Emperor Immortal Sect was overjoyed. “Worthy of being the teacher, he actually turned ten Spirit Stone Mines and five Medicine Fields into fifteen Spirit Stone Mines and seven Medicine Fields!” Wu Jingshan admired Ye Xuan immensely. “Thanks to Ye Xuan. Otherwise, I would have fallen for that old fox’s cunning strategy,” Jiang Jing also said with lingering fear. Ye Xuan, however, did not show much emotional fluctuation and said with a light smile, “I deliberately left that loophole to see if he would take the bait. Had he not, it would have only cost ten Spirit Stone Mines and five Medicine Fields. But since he took the bait, he can’t blame anyone else.” “A deliberate loophole?!” Upon hearing this, everyone’s eyes widened in disbelief. Had Ye Xuan been setting up the Luotian Sacred Land right from the start?! This! What kind of maneuver was this?! At that time, had Ye Xuan already foreseen this outcome?! In that moment, everyone felt as if a saying echoed in their minds. Subtle clues revealed in the underbrush, a hidden vein running for miles! Was this scheme really devised by Ye Xuan?! Facing the incredulous looks of the people around him, Ye Xuan smiled lightly and said, “This world respects the strong, but when dealing with certain enemies, it’s better to use one’s head.” “To obtain the greatest benefit with the least amount of force, is that not wonderful?” In the past, he had to arrange plans spanning eons to escape control of the Lie Tian Great Emperor. Compared to that, this minor scheme was hardly worth mentioning for Ye Xuan. Among the ancient times, the number of Great Emperors he had trapped and killed was not few. What was the Luotian Sacred Land, compared to that? Ye Xuan’s words made those present feel exceptionally old. Each of them was older in age than Ye Xuan, yet his words made it seem like Ye Xuan was the elder by far… “At the time of the handover, should we release those four?” Jiang Jing couldn’t help but ask. Ye Xuan rolled his eyes, “Of course we should release them. The honor of our mighty Emperor Immortal Sect cannot be tarnished by such a trivial matter. If the Lie Tian Great Emperor knew about it, he’d probably come back to life just to smack you all to death.” He was very clear that the Lie Tian Great Emperor was always full of Righteous Qi. If he knew his descendants were doing such dishonest things, he would indeed be angry enough to resurrect.