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"Senior, I don't understand. I'd rather be shattered like jade than remain whole like a tile," Wei Chen said with a cold smile.
Zhao Yu's gaze was stubborn, and she was not intimidated.
The old man and the old woman exchanged a glance, both feeling somewhat helpless. Being chosen by Peach Blossom Island was a great opportunity, and no one had ever entered Peach Blossom Island with the intention of leaving. Especially after they had demonstrated their strength, did that girl really not feel tempted?
"Child, Peach Blossom Island is an absolutely safe place. Once you enter Peach Blossom Island, even if all the powerful beings of the Ling Sheng Dynasty come to attack, you need not worry. You don’t have to be concerned about what we might do to your girlfriend; the island is filled with old men. The young ones who come to Peach Blossom Island for cultivation eventually go out to gain experience."
"What is the Hidden Dragon Vein?" Wei Chen asked.
"It is a precious bloodline that lies dormant within the body. Once awakened, its power is immense. Right now, we can only see that your girlfriend possesses the Hidden Dragon Bloodline; as for how strong it can become, we will only know once it is awakened. At the very least, the Hidden Dragon Bloodline can be cultivated to the Human Soul Realm. Don't let your selfish desires hinder her future," the old woman advised.
Zhao Yu listened in confusion, and Wei Chen had no idea what it was either, but he had already achieved his goal. The moment he learned that Zhao Yu had been chosen, he wanted her to stay on Peach Blossom Island so that he could unleash his ambitions in Ling City.
Creating so much trouble was merely for peace of mind.
Zhao Yu's face flushed red at being called "girlfriend" repeatedly. Although she was with Wei Chen and they had already been intimate, Wei Chen had not made any promises to her...
Wei Chen did not have time to consider Zhao Yu's feelings and asked, "So what if I want to find her in the future?"
"She can only leave Peach Blossom Island for training once she reaches the Spirit Realm; otherwise, she cannot leave, and you will not be able to approach Peach Blossom Island again."
Wei Chen felt frustrated; this was an outrageous stipulation! How many years would it take for Zhao Yu to reach the Spirit Realm? If she didn't have enough talent, by the time she left Peach Blossom Island, wouldn't she be old?
"Zhao Yu, you should decide this matter for yourself," Wei Chen said, looking at Zhao Yu and helplessly passing the dilemma to her.
Zhao Yu lowered her head, her expression filled with struggle and conflict. She glanced deeply at Wei Chen and thought to herself, "If I can truly cultivate to a strong level on Peach Blossom Island in the future, I could help him; otherwise, being by his side would just be a burden..."
Thinking of this, Zhao Yu raised her head, her eyes filled with determination. She bowed to the old man and the old woman and said solemnly, "I am willing to stay on Peach Blossom Island to cultivate. I can endure any hardship, as long as I can reach the Spirit Realm sooner."
"Good girl, once your Hidden Dragon Bloodline is awakened, your cultivation speed will astonish everyone," the old woman said with a gentle expression. With a wave of her sleeve, the frozen lake water instantly thawed. The old man also dispelled the mist.
In the blink of an eye, they took Zhao Yu and disappeared into the peach blossom forest.
"Child, leave this place," a stern voice commanded. Wei Chen felt a tremendous force envelop him, lifting him onto the boat. Without rowing, the boat swiftly departed from Peach Blossom Island.
"The ninth level of Human Soul Realm and the first level of Earth Soul Realm are indeed beyond my imagination right now. If someone at that level were to attack me, I would have no power to resist. To save Sister Wei Rou, I will inevitably face such powerful opponents; my strength is still too weak."
Wei Chen thought as the boat reached the shore. The Ferry Operator saw that only Wei Chen had returned and that the beautiful girl was missing. He immediately asked in shock, "Brother, was your companion chosen by Peach Blossom Island?"
Wei Chen felt a hollow emptiness inside and had no interest in idle chatter; he leaped into the air and flew away.
Upon returning to Ling City, Wei Chen arrived at the largest Soul Skill Exchange. To cultivate quickly, he could only rely on high-quality Soul Stones. Fortunately, he had gained quite a bit at Sword Mountain's peak, which would sustain him for a while.
Inside the exchange, Wei Chen directly called over a worker and asked him to find someone in charge because he had a big deal to discuss.
"Young Master, Elegant Lady, may I ask for your esteemed name?" a woman with enchanting eyes approached him.
Wei Chen's eyes lit up; this woman appeared to be around twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old, with a curvaceous figure and striking looks. Her gaze was quite alluring. She carried a faint fragrance with her; as she walked closer to Wei Chen, he discreetly inhaled a few breaths of her scent, feeling somewhat captivated.
"I am Wei Chen. Are you the person in charge here?"
"Indeed, this trading house is a family business. I come by to check on things when I have time. Wei Young Master, what do you need?" Elegant led Wei Chen into a parlor, reclining on a couch with her legs casually crossed. Her skirt rose to her waist, revealing two dazzlingly white legs that caught the eye. The allure in her expression was captivating, leaving one to wonder if it was intentional or simply her nature.
She gazed at Wei Chen with a hint of scrutiny, but the way she examined him, infused with her usual flirtatiousness, felt more like an invitation to him.
A woman with such strong allure makes every move seem like a seduction.
"I wonder if you have any Fifth-Rank or even Sixth-Rank Soul Stones here?" Wei Chen took out four Soul Jades and placed them on the table, his eyes subtly glancing at her striking legs.
"We don't have Sixth-Rank Soul Stones, but we do have Seventh-Grade Soul Stones."
Upon seeing the four Soul Jades, Elegant's interest piqued. She sat up straight, her delicate hands gently resting on the Soul Jades while her beautiful eyes closed slightly.
After a few breaths, Elegant opened her eyes and withdrew her hand, smiling as she said, "Wei Young Master has quite the ambition. If I’m not mistaken, these four Soul Jades are all high-grade Sixth Rank. One high-grade Sixth Rank Soul Jade can be exchanged for a Sixth-Rank Soul Stone along with five Fifth-Grade Soul Stones. If you sell all four of these Soul Jades, their actual value would be equivalent to six Sixth-Rank Soul Stones. However, since this is a large transaction, I can also offer you a gift."
When she mentioned the word "gift," a hint of strangeness flickered in Elegant's eyes.
"Alright, it's a deal." Wei Chen nodded in agreement. To him, selling Soul Jades seemed like an extravagant act. In reality, no family would part with their Soul Jades unless absolutely necessary; they were the foundation of the family's prosperity.
"Don't you want to ask what the bonus reward is?" Elegant looked at Wei Chen with a flirtatious smile and then stood up to leave the private room.
Wei Chen thought to himself, "This woman seems to be seducing me? Damn it, could the bonus reward be something related to her?"
Elegant returned holding a box containing six Sixth-Rank Soul Stones inside. Wei Chen immediately checked them; when his fingers touched the Soul Stones, the pure aura of Soul Power left him astonished. With these Soul Stones, his Soul Power Realm could reach a significantly stronger level.
"Have you counted them well, Wei Young Master?" Elegant asked with a smile.
"Well, that's right. If there's more business, I'll come looking for you again," Wei Chen paused, looking seriously at Elegant. "What is the reward you're offering?"
"What do you want?" Elegant gazed at Wei Chen with sultry eyes, a glimmer of spring water dancing in her gaze.
"No way, does this woman really want to get intimate with me? Is this kind of good fortune even possible?" Wei Chen's heart raced, and his expression became somewhat awkward.
Seeing Wei Chen blush slightly, Elegant's lips curled into a smile. She quickly reined in her teasing demeanor and took out a gold card, handing it to Wei Chen with a smile. "This is our trading company's VIP card. If you buy anything from us, you'll get a ten percent discount."
Wei Chen was taken aback. Was it really that simple? This was the so-called gift?
"I have other matters to attend to, so I must take my leave," Elegant said with a smile, still exuding that elusive allure as she swayed her hips like a willow in the wind.
Wei Chen watched Elegant leave, chuckling bitterly to himself. "This woman is truly skilled; I didn't even realize I had fallen for her tricks."
Even though he knew it was just a tactic to attract customers, Wei Chen would still return to this place for his next purchase. Elegant's methods were undeniably impressive.
"It seems having a beautiful woman as Shopkeeper Shen has a completely different effect than having a big man in the role. But who cares? With six Sixth-Rank Soul Stones, I wonder how much my Soul Power Realm can improve."
Wei Chen left the trading company and boarded a carriage.
Two thoughtful gazes observed the gradually disappearing carriage from the third floor of the trading company. Elegant turned to the elderly man beside her and said lightly, "Grandpa Ding, can you discern this person's true strength? He seems quite prominent in Eryuan City."
Grandpa Ding furrowed his brow slightly and replied with confusion, "It's strange. I feel his Soul Power Realm is only at the fifth level of Power Realm; he hasn't reached Spirit Realm yet. If he can fly, he must have cultivated some kind of flying Soul Technique or condensed a flying Martial Soul."
"That shouldn't be too difficult. The key point is that I've received news that he has been rampaging through Eryuan City, easily killing peak experts of Spirit Realm. His Soul Technique allows for instant movement; his combat power is extremely terrifying," Elegant remarked.
Grandpa Ding nodded. "I've also seen reports from Eryuan City. It's a gang territory; for him to cause trouble there and still come out unscathed is indeed impressive. Elegant, are you interested in him?"
"Mm." Elegant nodded and smiled, saying, "Our Shi Family is at a crucial time for recruiting talent. Having Wei Chen join us wouldn't be a bad idea."
"That person has quite an ego. Will he really join our Shi Family?" Grandpa Ding questioned.
Elegant pondered for a moment before responding with a bright smile, "Don't worry, I have my ways. No one I've set my sights on has ever been able to refuse me. Right now, what he needs most is assistance, and joining our Shi Family would be extremely beneficial for him."
"Do as you see fit. I'm just an old man tasked with protecting you; the rest is up to you. This is your generation's responsibility. Gain some experience, and when you return to the family, it will be easier to compete for the position of family head."
At this point, Grandpa Ding's face was filled with a bitter smile. Women were traditionally not qualified to vie for the position of family head; marrying a good husband was considered true happiness. But Elegant...
"Grandpa Ding, rest assured. When I return to the family next year, the position of family head will be mine—no one can take it from me." Elegant smiled lightly, but a hint of resentment flickered in her eyes. Grandpa Ding saw it and felt pain in his heart. For a woman to inherit the family title, there was only one choice: to vow never to marry. Even being a son-in-law was not an option.
For a woman, this was incredibly cruel.
"I've watched you grow up; I know your thoughts well. Everyone in the family is aware of your abilities. Compared to your older brothers who indulge in pleasure and excess, having you as the family head is indeed the best choice. It's just that you're making things too hard on yourself," he sighed.
The hardship Grandpa Ding referred to was not physical labor but rather a lifetime of remaining single.
Elegant shook her head and sighed, "It's nothing. I can't just stand by and watch the family decline. Tonight, I'll go find Wei Chen and bring him into my camp."
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