362: Chapter 362 People from the Azure Dragon Temple Arrive

"However, may I offer a suggestion?"

Yin Zong said, "Well said—a man without credibility cannot stand. Speak; as long as it is not excessive, I can represent the Vermilion Bird Empire in agreeing to your plan."

"Good."

Xiao Weiqing said, "I can freely use the nirvana stones I obtain within the ruins, but those I bring out will belong to you."

"However, of the nirvana stones brought out, Great Xia and Luo Jiang Academy shall each receive ten percent. How does that sound?"

"Fine, I agree."

Yin Zong nodded without hesitation. It was only twenty percent in total; whether it went to Xiao Weiqing or to Great Xia and Luo Jiang Academy made no difference to the Vermilion Bird Empire.

"I promise you that, but you must also guarantee that the nirvana stones you obtain will not be used solely for your own Cultivation," Yin Zong said.

"Of course, I can guarantee that the nirvana stones obtained inside the ruins will be split at least fifty-fifty. I won't just focus on my own Cultivation, and I also guarantee that your final take will be at least double what it was before," Xiao Weiqing nodded.

"Good."

"Wait a moment, let's get this straight first—who gets the fifty? You can't take advantage of us inside the ruins either," Yin Linna said.

"Hmm?"

Xiao Weiqing's face was a question mark as he scrutinized Yin Linna. Was this the legendary 'big chest, no brains'?

Being stared at in such a sensitive spot by Xiao Weiqing, Yin Linna's face suddenly flushed red again, and she lowered her head.

Yin Zong let out a deep sigh. He felt that bringing Yin Linna along today had been a mistake; the girl was a lost cause.

"In that case, it's settled. We set off in one week, how about it?"

Xiao Weiqing nodded. "That works."

"Good, then we shall take our leave."

Yin Zong pulled Yin Linna away.

After the two left.

Minister Lu said, "Xiao Weiqing, I shouldn't have asked for the nirvana stones, but Great Xia truly lacks treasures for Constructing a Divine Body, especially high-Rank ones."

"How about this: I see your physical strength is far from the Seventh Realm Peak. Great Xia can exchange divine charm treasures for your nirvana stones and can provide them in advance."

Xiao Weiqing nodded. "I had intended to do so as well."

"Good, I'll have someone deliver twenty thousand units of divine charm treasures later. If it's not enough, tell me anytime."

"Thank you, Minister Lu."

"No, it should be me thanking you—thanking you on behalf of Great Xia."

"Minister Lu, you flatter me."

Minister Lu said, "I'm merely speaking the truth."

"Principal Xie, Luo Jiang Academy has raised a fine student; Ning Xing has taught a fine disciple."

Xie Zhiyuan smiled and said, "As it should be; this is the duty of the academy."

Minister Lu laughed heartily. "Hahaha... Good, good."

"The matter is settled then. I shall take my leave as well." Minister Lu stood up to depart.

Dongfang Yin also stood up. "Minister Lu, I'll see you out."

The two left together.

Aboard an aircraft shuttling at high speed through the clouds, Ning Xing was resting with his eyes closed when he suddenly let out a violent sneeze.

Ning Xing muttered, "Hmm? Is someone praising me?"

"It couldn't be that kid Xiao Weiqing making another Breakthrough, could it..."

...

In the afternoon.

Xiao Weiqing received the divine charm treasures—a full twenty thousand units. This was the first time he had ever used so many divine charm treasures.

Without any delay.

Xiao Weiqing entered Cultivation mode.

As for the matter of the azure dragon divine stele, if the Azure Dragon Divine Envoy didn't come, it had nothing to do with him. According to the Dongfang Family's stance, this was something Dongfang Hao had seized by his own ability back then; why should it be returned?

For several days straight, Xiao Weiqing focused solely on his Cultivation, ignoring outside affairs.

However, he still heard some rumors from Dongfang Baichen.

For example.

News claimed that all three keys to the treasury housing the azure dragon divine stele had been lost.

When Dongfang Hao seized the azure dragon stele back then, he didn't keep it with the Dongfang Family but handed it over to Great Xia. For the sake of the azure dragon divine stele, Great Xia had specially built a treasury with three keys: one for the Great Xia officials, one for the Dongfang Family, and one for the Demon Suppressing Army.

Opening the treasury required all three keys simultaneously, plus various dynamic passwords—basically, they made it as complex as possible.

Every time, Great Xia would gather groups of powerhouses just to open it once. The time for comprehension was limited, and only those with significant merit could gain access.

Regarding this.

Azure Dragon Island didn't believe it at all. Losing one key was one thing, but losing all three?

They weren't lost earlier or later, but specifically during these few days?

According to the information they gathered before arriving, the treasury had been opened once just ten days ago.

Great Xia clearly just didn't want to return the azure dragon divine stele.

But even if they knew, they had no evidence and could do nothing against Great Xia.

Great Xia, Jingdu Prefecture.

An office building.

The fifteenth floor.

"What exactly do you mean by this?"

Three representatives from Azure Dragon Island shouted at the Great Xia officials. One of them was an old acquaintance, Min Huaixun.

At this moment, he had a helpless expression; he truly didn't want to wade into these muddy waters.

The other two were the red-robed woman and the blue-robed woman who had been injured by Ning Xing previously.

The Great Xia official said:

"Envoy, we have made it very clear. The keys are lost, the door cannot be opened, and new keys are being manufactured. Please wait a few more days."

"Just how long are we supposed to wait? We've already been waiting here for a week."

"I don't know that either. I am only responsible for receiving you; making keys is not under our jurisdiction."

The red-robed woman said, "Then why didn't you say so earlier?"

"You didn't ask, ma'am," the Great Xia official replied, quite helplessly.

"Who is in charge of this? We'll go find them."

"I don't know specifically; it might be the Equipment Department. You can go ask there."

"You take us there."

The woman spoke sharply.

Min Huaixun sighed deeply, shook his head, and stepped past the two. "Section Chief Zhao, sorry to trouble you."

"Fine then."

Section Chief Zhao led the three of them into the elevator and down to the 3rd floor.

3rd Floor.

Equipment Division Six.

"Hey, Old Zhao, haven't seen you here in a while. What wind blew you in?"

"Old Wu, it's not me. These distinguished guests from Azure Dragon Island have some business," Section Chief Zhao said, raising an eyebrow.

"Oh? What business do you have?"

The red-robed woman stepped forward. "When will the keys be finished?"

"Keys?"

Old Wu was completely bewildered by the question.

"Yes, keys. You must forge them immediately as an emergency—preferably by tomorrow, no, finish them tonight. We are in a hurry," the woman said coldly.

Although Old Wu didn't know what this woman was talking about, her tone made him very unhappy. If Zhao Wen hadn't brought them, they wouldn't have even gotten through the door.

"I don't know anything about any keys."

"What did you say?!"

The red-robed woman was furious.

"Envoy Jiang Chen, let me handle this."

Min Huaixun pulled the red-robed woman aside; they were afraid the two envoys might start a fight here.

"Section Chief Wu, hello," Min Huaixun said with a smile.

Old Wu nodded slightly. "If you have something to say, say it quickly. I'm busy."

"I want to ask, regarding the keys to the Azure Dragon Treasury, when can they be finished?"

Old Wu didn't answer but looked at Section Chief Zhao instead.

Sensing Old Wu's gaze, Section Chief Zhao nodded slightly. "Check it for them."

They won't find anything anyway, Section Chief Zhao thought to himself.

In front of the four of them, Old Wu opened his Wristband and tapped the air a few times.

After a few minutes, he said:

"Are you sure it's keys?"