2737 In Exchange For The Divine Crystal!
Duan Ling Tian stared at Long Fei Yun intently as he asked, âThirteenth Prince, did those greedy thoughts ever cross your mind?â
âTo be honest, they did,â Long Fei Yun answered honestly, âHowever, Iâve already given you the Overarching Heaven Pillâs formula, and even if Qiu Ling suppresses Lady Huanâer, it doesnât mean Iâll be able to obtain her celestial methods and Divine Abilities. Instead of taking a risk, I chose stability.â
Upon hearing Long Fei Yunâs words, the frost in Duan Ling Tianâs eyes seemed to thaw. âThe thirteenth prince is wise.â
âI wonât be here today if Iâm not,â Long Fei Yun said with a sigh. After a moment, as though he had recalled something, he said, âBrother Duan, I have a friend who possesses a Celestial Weapon thatâs capable of hiding auras and the oneâs true age. After you settle down in my residence, Iâll ask him to lend us the Celestial Weapon.â
âThereâs such a Celestial Weapon?â Duan Ling Tian was surprised.
âYes.â Long Fei Yun nodded. âItâs just extremely rare. Although itâs called a Celestial Weapon, it doesnât help with defense or offense. Its only use is to hide auras. Hence, most people consider it worthless. My friend only collected it because he likes collecting strange things.â
âAlthough I donât like to make people part with their cherished possessions, I would really like to get this Celestial Weapon for Huanâer... If itâs possible, can you please speak to your friend about selling it to me? He can name a price.â Duan Ling Tian wanted to buy that Celestial Weapon for Huanâer. It was just as Long Fei Yun had said, if people found out about Huanâer, it would definitely attract trouble.
âBrother Duan, to be honest with you, my friend doesnât lack Celestial Stones. In fact, I canât promise you that Iâll be able to obtain that Celestial Weapon, but Iâll definitely try my best,â Long Fei Yun said with a bitter smile on his face. When he saw the excitement in Duan Ling Tianâs eyes, he thought it was better to remind Duan Ling Tian that nothing was certain.
âIâll trouble you then,â Duan Ling Tian replied as he tamped down his excitement.
âItâs no trouble...â Long Fei Yun hastily shook his head.
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After Duan Ling Tian and Huanâer had settled down in Long Fei Yunâs residence in the Imperial palace, Long Fei Yun and Qiu Ling left them alone.
Although the Thirteenth Prince of the Soaring Dragon Celestial Kingdom was not favored by the emperor, his residence was huge. It was several times larger than where Duan Ling Tian and Huanâer had stayed in the Fleeting Time Residence.
âBrother Ling Tian, if that person possesses something thatâs beneficial to me... I can just snatch it away from him.â Although Duan Ling Tian had tried to guide Huanâer down the path of righteousness, certain views and habits would take longer for her to change.
Duan Ling Tian shook his head and said, âHuanâer, I told you earlier that itâs wrong to snatch things away from people. Moreover, you have to have the capability of doing so. Since even the thirteenth prince is uncertain if he could make his friend relinquish the Celestial Weapon, it shows that his friend has an extraordinary background. Even if his friend is weaker than you, itâs highly likely that he has someone stronger guarding him.â
Huanâer fell silent and pouted with a sullen expression on her face. She looked slightly pitiful.
Upon seeing this, Duan Ling Tianâs heart softened. âHuanâer, donât think too much... Iâll try my best to get that Celestial Weapon for you.â
âMm.â Huanâer nodded in reply. Her eyes gleamed as she asked excitedly, âBrother Ling Tian, when can we go out and play? Since we arrived, Huanâer hasnât gone out to play... Huanâer wants to buy a lot of things to play with and eat tasty food.â
âIn a few days... Meanwhile, you can cultivate here with peace of mind,â Duan Ling Tian said.
âAlright.â Huanâer nodded, albeit reluctantly. She took the Divine Crystal out and began to cultivate.
The room came with a Formation that would prevent Heaven and Earth Spirit Energy from leaking out. The room, which was close to his room at the back of the courtyard, was also far from the main entrance of the courtyard. There were many rooms separating her room from the entrance. For these reasons, Duan Ling Tian was not worried that Qiu Ling would discover the abnormal and seemingly-liquified Heaven and Earth Spirit Energy from Huanâerâs Divine Crystal.
After Duan Ling Tian left the room, he went to the front yard and waited for news from Long Fei Yun.
After nearly an hour had passed, Long Fei Yun finally returned. He looked embarrassed and wore a bitter smile on his face.
Duan Ling Tian felt a wave of disappointment rising in his heart upon seeing this. He could not help but ask, âHeâs not willing?â
âItâs not that heâs unwilling, but he wants to meet you, Brother Duan. He said he can give you the Celestial Weapon, but thereâs a requirement that he wants to personally discuss with you. Brother Duan, Iâm sorry,â Long Fei Yun said apologetically.
âWhere is he?â Duan Ling Tian asked as he rose to his feet.
âAre you going to meet him?â Long Fei Yun was stunned. âBrother Duan, that friend of mine is not going to make a trade thatâs unfavorable to him... The condition he sets is going to be difficult.â
âEven so, I still want to meet your friend. That Celestial Weapon is very important to me,â Duan Ling Tian said determinedly as his eyes flashed.
âIn that case, please follow me, Brother Duan.â
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Duan Ling Tian and Long Fei Yun left the Imperial palace. Then, Long Fei Yun led him to an estate at the eastern side of the Soaring Dragon Celestial Kingdom. The estate occupied a vast piece of land and appeared to be empty. Not a single soul could be seen.
Creak!
As soon Long Fei Yun, Qiu Ling, and Duan Ling Tian arrived, the main door swung open.
Duan Ling Tian was certain there was no one standing near the door. It seemed like the main door was opened by a powerful force from a distance. It was obvious Long Fei Yunâs friends knew they had arrived. Since he could not even detect the other personâs Divine Consciousness, he knew the other person must have a profound cultivation base.
âLetâs go.â Long Yun Fei called out to Duan Ling Tian and took the lead to enter the estate.
Duan Ling Tian followed Long Fei Yunâs lead as he turned to look at Qiu Ling, the heaven-rank Overarching Heavenly Supreme Celestial. Qiu Ling looked solemn as he entered the estate. A hint of fear could be seen in his eyes as well. âIt seems like the thirteenth princeâs friend isnât an ordinary person.â
Duan Ling Tian had expected there to be powerhouses guarding Long Fei Yunâs friend. However, when they arrived at the backyard of the estate, he discovered that Long Fei Yunâs friend was the only person in the estate.
âBrother Pei,â Long Yun Fei greeted his friend before he introduced Duan Ling Tian, âThis is Brother Duan whom I mentioned earlier.â
Duan Ling Tian silently studied Long Fei Yunâs friend. The man was dressed in a white robe. His appearance was average, but his eyes revealed he had seen and gone through the vicissitudes of life, indicating he was no longer young. Moreover, when the white-clad man looked at him, he felt completely exposed. This was the first time he had felt this way since he had arrived in the Devata Realm, the Spirit Overarching Heaven of the Devata Realm. Even when he had faced the Celestial Duke from the Compassionate Celestial Traveler Sect at King Qinâs Mansion in the Cloudy Rock Celestial Kingdom, he did not feel this way.
âI heard from Fei Yun that you want the Concealment Pendant?â the white-clad man asked.
Although it was his first time hearing about it, Duan Ling Tian knew the Concealment Pendant was the Celestial Weapon that Long Fei Yun had told him about. He nodded. âYes.â
âI can give you the Concealment Pendant, but thereâs one thing you have to promise me...â the white-clad man said.
âWhat is it?â Duan Ling Tian asked anxiously.
âFei Yun, Iâd like to speak to him in private,â the white-clad man said as he raised his hand.
Without waiting for Long Fei Yun to reply, an invisible force surged out of the white-clad manâs hand and formed a soundproof shield around him and Duan Ling Tian.
The white-clad man said without beating around the bush, each of his words sounded like a clap of thunder in Duan Ling Tianâs ears, âYou can have the Concealment Pendant in exchange for that womanâs Divine Crystal thatâs hidden in her necklace!â