409: Chapter 409 The Agreement

Fortunately, the tapping didn't last long.

"Elder Yin, if I remember correctly, according to the agreement, I have the right to handle the nirvana stones obtained from the ruins as I see fit. Any surplus nirvana stones are to be split 80-20 with the Vermilion Bird Empire."

"That may be true, but..."

"There are no 'buts', Elder Yin. As for whether I obtained anything during the subsequent trials, you have no right to interfere."

Xiao Weiqing still spoke with a smile, but his tone was somewhat cold.

"Elder Yin, I think Xiao Weiqing is right. Since there was a prior agreement, we should just follow it."

Yin Wenzheng spoke up solemnly.

Yin Zong gave his nephew a meaningful look.

Although Yin Wenzheng had told him about the events inside the ruins, Yin Zong felt that something was still being hidden from him. It seemed that was indeed the case.

Feeling Yin Zong's gaze, Yin Wenzheng sat up straight and tried his best to remain calm.

He hadn't told Yin Zong about his deal with Xiao Weiqing because Xiao Weiqing hadn't emerged yet; whether the deal would count was an unknown.

Now, Xiao Weiqing had emerged completely unscathed.

Yin Wenzheng certainly couldn't allow Yin Zong and the other Elders to offend Xiao Weiqing. He could clearly see the Elders' intentions—they simply saw that Xiao Weiqing was young and habitually wanted to exert some control over him.

However...

After witnessing Xiao Weiqing's strength, he decisively took Xiao Weiqing's side. Otherwise, if he ended up losing everything, it would be a disaster.

Beside him, Yin Zong couldn't read Yin Wenzheng's thoughts.

Countless thoughts flashed through his mind, but in the end, he decided to trust his nephew.

Furthermore...

He knew Xiao Weiqing's strength. Having gone to the ruins, the boy had already entered the Eighth Realm. This powerful pressure was no illusion, and his strength was even more inscrutable. There was no need to offend Xiao Weiqing.

He had also forgotten that Xiao Weiqing's personality was different from that of most young people.

At this moment, Yin Zong felt a faint sense of regret.

However...

It wasn't too late to make amends.

"It was this old man's mistake. I'm getting older, and my memory is getting worse. It's time to leave the positions to the young people," Yin Zong said with a smile.

"Old Master Yin, what are you saying?"

At this point, an official from Great Xia spoke up to ease the atmosphere.

Yin Zong said, "In that case, let's proceed according to the agreement, shall we?"

Everyone looked at Xiao Weiqing.

Xiao Weiqing didn't say anything more and waved his hand.

Rumble~

Forty portions of nirvana stones appeared out of thin air, about to fall.

Yin Zong reached out to support them with unseen force, preventing the nirvana stones from falling, otherwise the conference table would have been crushed.

"So many?"

Several Elders stood up.

"There are even second-grade nirvana stones?"

"This..."

Ruan Zhen's eyes also widened. Years ago, he had also entered that No. 9 Civilization Ruins. Before going in, he was full of confidence, wishing he could fight ten at once. But after entering, he was brutally beaten by Third-Class Nirvana Warriors.

Over the course of two full months, that year's group of ten people only managed to snatch a total of six portions of third-grade nirvana stones, which was the lowest harvest in history.

The power of the Third-Class Nirvana Warriors was still fresh in his memory.

In contrast, the young man before him had single-handedly obtained forty portions of nirvana stones, ten of which were second-grade nirvana stones.

What kind of strength was this?

"How was this accomplished?"

Everyone present was shocked by Xiao Weiqing's strength in producing forty portions of nirvana stones.

This included the two Great Xia officials.

There was one exception.

That was Yin Zong. He sensed something was off and looked at his nephew. "Wenzheng, is the quantity correct?"

Yin Wenzheng replied expressionlessly, "The quantity is correct."

"A total of forty portions of nirvana stones: ten second-grade nirvana stones and thirty third-grade nirvana stones."

Yin Zong scanned the room. "Then we shall distribute them according to the agreement."

The Elders nodded. "No problem."

"We have no problem either."

The two Great Xia officials said. For Great Xia, both Lou Xiaoxing and Xiao Weiqing entering the Eighth Realm had already met their set goals. Having nirvana stones was better, of course, but not having them was also acceptable.

"Then it's settled."

At this moment, the Palace Master Yun Shu spoke, making the final decision and settling the matter.

What seemed like a routine sentence left the Elders stunned on the spot. Their reactions were even more dramatic than when they saw the forty nirvana stones.

How many years had it been?

When had the Palace Master Yun Shu ever taken the initiative to speak on any imperial affairs? If they didn't ask, the Palace Master Yun Shu never interfered. Sometimes even if they did ask, she wouldn't answer.

Why did she open her golden mouth today?

The Palace Master Yun Shu stood up and said, "Since the matter is settled, I am leaving."

"Xiao Weiqing, would it be convenient to come with me?"

"Alright."

Xiao Weiqing stood up and followed her out.

Leaving behind a room full of bewildered people.

"The Palace Master Yun Shu, she is..."

Ruan Zhen said thoughtfully, "She's in her thirties; it's about time."

"But, it's not appropriate, is it?" an Elder said.

Ruan Zhen said, "What's not appropriate? They are a well-matched couple, and their strength is unrivaled."

"The Palace Master Yun Shu cannot marry out," an Elder said.

"It's even more impossible for Xiao Weiqing to marry into her family, and besides, he has a girlfriend."

The two Great Xia officials quickly spoke up. If Xiao Weiqing were kept here, they would be in serious trouble.

"That's why I said it's not appropriate."

That one sentence plunged everyone into silence.

...

...

On the other side.

The Palace Master Yun Shu led Xiao Weiqing back to her residence.

"Did you obtain the Divine Fire?"

The Palace Master Yun Shu blinked her eyes, full of anticipation.

Facing this perfect face, Xiao Weiqing was unable to lie.

"Yes."

"I knew it."

The Palace Master Yun Shu broke into a smile, like a breath of spring air.

"Quick, let me have a taste."

After saying that, the Palace Master Yun Shu walked up to him.

"Eh?"

"What are you doing?"

Xiao Weiqing was startled and quickly jumped back.

"You have no idea how I spent the night before last. My body is still freezing even now."

The Palace Master Yun Shu reached out and took Xiao Weiqing's hand.

Xiao Weiqing was shocked; his palm immediately felt a bone-chilling cold. One had to know that he now possessed the Great Sun Burning Heaven Flame, which was on the same level as the Gloomy Cold Spirit-Devouring Flame, yet he still felt the cold.

It was hard to imagine how the Palace Master Yun Shu had endured all these years.

With a thought from Xiao Weiqing, a flame appeared.

It was indeed the Great Sun Burning Heaven Flame.

Such a terrifying flame would incinerate an ordinary person on contact, but when the Palace Master Yun Shu saw the Great Sun Burning Heaven Flame, she showed an excited expression.

She directly snatched it and stuffed it into her mouth.

"Hey, no, you..."

The Palace Master Yun Shu swallowed the Divine Fire and closed her eyes, her face flushing with a look of pure enjoyment.

"Mmm... comfortable..."

Seeing that she was fine, Xiao Weiqing breathed a small sigh of relief.

A moment later.

The Palace Master Yun Shu opened her eyes, still wanting more.

"I want more."

Xiao Weiqing was helpless.

Another flame appeared in his palm.

The Palace Master Yun Shu took it quite naturally, as happy as a child getting candy.

One after another.

Only after swallowing five portions of the Great Sun Burning Heaven Flame was the Palace Master Yun Shu satisfied.

"Xiao Weiqing, can you stay in the Vermilion Bird Empire?"

Looking into the Palace Master Yun Shu's angelic eyes and her incredibly sincere gaze.

Xiao Weiqing sighed.

"I'm sorry."

The Palace Master Yun Shu looked disappointed for a few seconds, then asked again:

"Then can I go find you?"

Facing the Palace Master Yun Shu's hopeful eyes, Xiao Weiqing really couldn't bring himself to be cruel.

"Yes."

Hearing this.

The Palace Master Yun Shu beamed with joy.

"It's a promise, no going back on it."

"Okay."

Having temporarily dealt with the Palace Master Yun Shu.

Xiao Weiqing took his leave.

He still had to find Yin Wenzheng to handle the transaction between them.