Chapter 2980: Unreasonable Price!

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

After opening the door, Lin Yuan discovered two strange silver-purple potted plants at the entrance of the room. He used True Data to inspect the two pots and discovered that they were called Screen Irises.

The Screen Irises were spatial-type and wind-type dual-element feys. They could form an energy barrier between them that blocked the outside from probing the inside. If the people inside wanted to transmigrate the barrier, they only needed to sprinkle water on the leaves of the two Screen Irises.

There were two cups beside the two Screen Irises.

The Screen Irises were not considered an extremely rare fey in the Sky Beyond the Clouds.

Xi Mei, who walked out of the room behind Lin Yuan, naturally spilled the water in her cup on the two pots of Screen Irises.

After recovering her lifespan, Xi Mei no longer bore the appearance of an elderly woman with white hair and wrinkled skin. Instead, she had become a woman with long chestnut hair and peach-blossom eyes.

It had been a long time since Xi Mei had recovered to such a state. She kept looking at herself and took out a pair of exquisite ear clips to clamp on her ears. Then, she put on a gorgeous necklace.

Upon seeing this, Lin Yuan knew Xi Mei had regained her passion for life and her vision for the future.

Ling Muzhuo was waiting outside the palace, looking forward to the outcome

of Lin Yuan and Xi Mei’s conversation.

Ling Muzhuo had personally investigated the issue of Xi Mei’s lifespan and knew how troublesome it was. Xi Mei was a special honor guest of Fortune Treasure Palace and worked closely with them. If Xi Mei could recover her lifespan, Fortune Treasure Palace could also obtain many benefits.

Moreover, if Lin Yuan could help Xi Mei recover her lifespan, he could help another Grade 4 Creator recover their lifespan.

As for whether Lin Yuan could help the Grade 5 Creator recover his lifespan, Ling Muzhuo was uncertain. This was because the level of resources a Grade 5 Creator could access far exceeded that of a Grade 4 Creator and was not something a Grade 4 Creator could compare to.

The fact he could invite his Grade 5 Creator came as a surprise to Ling Muzhuo. It showed that even this Grade 5 Creator was constantly seeking opportunities to stay alive.

If a low Grade 5 Creator was willing to join Honor Absent Parliament, they could at least become a two-star Speaker based on their status as a Creator.

Ling Muzhuo had not contacted this Grade 5 Creator through the channels and connections of Fortune Treasure Palace. Instead, he contacted him personally. He did not have a close relationship with this Grade 5 Creator. He had always wanted to get closer, but there wasn’t any opportunity.

Ling Muzhuo had placed all his hopes on Lin Yuan, hoping that Lin Yuan could help him build a good relationship with this Grade 5 Creator.

Upon seeing Lin Yuan and Xi Mei walk out one after another, Ling Muzhuo smiled. Just by looking at Xi Mei’s current state, Ling Muzhuo knew that the transaction between Lin Yuan and Xi Mei had gone smoothly without needing to inquire further.

Ling Muzhuo took a step forward and said warmly, “Congratulations, Your

Excellency Xi Mei, for extending your lifespan as you had wished. In the future,

I will still help you find more opportunities to extend your lifespan.”

Xi Mei did not care about Lin Yuan’s control over her and was very grateful to Ling Muzhuo.

“Palace Master Ling, you’re too polite. Young Master Lin has recovered a lot of my lifespan this time. I spent most of my life near Treasure City. Now that I’ve recovered my lifespan, I’m prepared to explore around. Fortune Treasure

Palace is spread throughout the East Universe. I can continue to cooperate with

Fortune Treasure Palace no matter where I go.”

Xi Mei’s words were her response to Ling Muzhuo’s help. Ling Muzhuo had spent so much effort waiting to hear those words from her.

Ling Muzhuo did not care about Xi Mei’s activity near Treasure City. He was the Palace Master of the East Universe’s Fortune Treasure Palace, not the person in charge of Fortune Treasure Palace branches in Treasure City.

Xi Mei’s departure was not a loss for Ling Muzhuo. It was just that Zhan Lu was going to lose a big client.

Ling Muzhuo cupped her hands at Xi Mei and gave Lin Yuan a thumbs up.

“Brother Lin, you’re still the most capable. Let’s go. I’ll bring you to meet a

Grade 4 Creator. That Grade 4 Creator has already sent her retainer to rush me twice. She keeps asking when you will finish talking to Xi Mei.”

Ling Muzhuo emphasized “rush me twice”, indicating that a Grade 4 Creator was not easy to deal with.

Lin Yuan’s lips twitched. He and Xi Mei had only met for less than two hours. Two hours was nothing in the Sky Beyond the Clouds.

In the past two hours, this Grade 4 Creator had come to urge him twice, which made him feel that this Grade 4 Creator wasn’t seeking help to restore her lifespan. Instead, she seemed to be looking for trouble.

Xi Mei snorted and said, “Young Master Lin, the Creator you’re going to meet has some enmity with me. She’s clearly in a similar state to me but still maintains a hostile demeanor. Why don’t I go with you to teach her a lesson!”

Upon hearing Xi Mei’s words, Ling Muzhuo felt surprised. He was well aware of the feud between Xi Mei and the Grade 4 Creator. Their first encounter had already exposed him to their confrontation.

Xi Mei gave Ling Muzhuo the impression of someone who had experienced life and death, remaining calm and composed. However, despite the other Creator’s situation being no better than Xi Mei’s, she persisted in aggression and showed no mercy in her speech, giving the impression of an old child.

Ling Muzhuo sincerely wished to avoid conflicts in Fortune Treasure Palace. However, he had never considered stopping Xi Mei.

Xi Mei’s current state was the best evidence of Lin Yuan’s ability.

As long as Lin Yuan could help the other Creator recover her lifespan, any conflicts would be inconsequential.

If those involved refrained from spreading the news, Ling Muzhuo could quell the storm.

Lin Yuan was quite surprised by Xi Mei’s suggestion. She was highly intelligent and emotionally astute, unlikely to make such requests rashly. Lin Yuan was curious to see her next move.

Observing Xi Mei’s actions more closely, especially given Lin Yuan’s efforts to nurture her, would assist him in carefully assessing her abilities.

“It’s great that Your Excellency Xi Mei is willing to help me. Allow me to express my gratitude in advance. I’m not good at dealing with cunning individuals. If I were to confront them, I fear I might lose my temper!”

Lin Yuan’s words were airtight, leaving no room for Ling Muzhuo to suspect his relationship with Xi Mei. Simultaneously, Lin Yuan crafted his image to Ling Muzhuo, intentionally revealing his short temper, signaling that he wouldn’t yield even to a Grade 4 Creator.

By conveying his temper to Ling Muzhuo, Lin Yuan ensured future situations would be met with more emotional consideration.

This could effectively mitigate conflicts between Lin Yuan and Ling Muzhuo, even within Fortune Treasure Palace. Lin Yuan’s past interactions indicated that individuals with both temperament and capability were often esteemed and respected by others.

Ling Muzhuo brought Lin Yuan to the entrance of another side hall and said with a smile, “Brother Lin, Your Excellency Mei, I’ll continue to stand here as a lookout for you!”

Ling Muzhuo cupped his hands at Xi Mei and said in a low voice, “Your Excellency Xi Mei, this is the territory of Fortune Treasure Palace after all. I hope you won’t have a direct conflict with Her Excellency Cen Ruyi. Otherwise, it will be difficult for my side. Fortune Treasure Palace’s reputation will also be affected.

After some deliberation, Ling Muzhuo decided to remind Xi Mei. Since Ling Muzhuo had just helped Xi Mei, she probably wouldn’t blame him for saying such words.

Ling Muzhuo was genuinely concerned that Lin Yuan would fall out with Cen Ruyi since he said he had a bad temper and did not like interacting with bad-tempered people.

At that point, it wasn’t a matter of whether Cen Ruyi was willing to cooperate with Lin Yuan, but rather if Lin Yuan was willing to give the spiritual ingredients capable of increasing lifespan to Cen Ruyi. If such a situation happened, it would be too awkward.

Xi Mei didn’t embarrass Ling Muzhuo, but she didn’t give Ling Muzhuo an affirmative answer either. Instead, she said, “I am going with Young Master Lin to help him. I won’t take the initiative to find trouble. Wouldn’t I be causing trouble for Young Master Lin if I took the initiative to cause trouble?

“But if that old fellow, Cen Ruyi takes the initiative to find trouble with Young Master Lin and me, I can’t possibly just stand by without taking any action. Otherwise, my trip with Young Master Lin will be meaningless. I hope Palace Master Ling can understand me!”

Ling Muzhuo remained silent. If Cen Ruyi kept causing trouble with Lin Yuan and Xi Mei, it would mean that she was disrespecting Fortune Treasure Palace.

Ling Muzhuo had a deep relationship with Cen Ruyi. Previously, she had helped strengthen Ling Muzhuo’s contracted fey.

Initially, Ling Muzhuo and Cen Ruyi had a better relationship. No matter how bad Cen Ruyi’s temper was and how deep the hatred between her and Xi Mei was, she would not be stupid enough to give up the opportunity to increase her lifespan.

If Cen Ruyi truly acted so foolishly and forced Muzhuo to make a choice, Ling Muzhuo would stand on Lin Yuan and Xi Mei’s side.

However, from any perspective, standing on Lin Yuan and Xi Mei’s side was more in line with Fortune Treasure Palace’s interests.

In the end, Fortune Treasure Palace was still a merchant faction. When the two allies of Fortune Treasure Palace had conflicts, the faction would always only help the stronger party.

Lin Yuan and Xi Mei had just stepped into the side hall when they saw four

Holy Spirit experts standing behind the Screen Irises

The Holy Spirit level was considered a threshold in the Sky Beyond the Clouds. Those who could reach the Holy Spirit level were top-notch experts in any faction.

When Xi Mei appeared behind Lin Yuan, the four of them initially looked surprised, then instinctively became guarded, though a trace of astonishment lingered in their eyes.

Surveying the varied expressions before him, Lin Yuan couldn’t suppress a smile. He broke the silence, “I’m Lin Yuan. I’ve come to discuss a deal with Her Excellency Cen Ruyi. Since she’s sent so many attendants and stationed guards at the door, allow me to convey my respects.”

Upon hearing Lin Yuan’s words, the four were perplexed.

Cen Ruyi knew Lin Yuan had visited Xi Mei first, which displeased her.

Had Xi Mei not regained her vitality, they would’ve kicked her out long ago. But her recovery, coupled with Lin Yuan’s endorsement by Fortune Treasure Palace, proved his worth. Offending him was unwise, yet they were unsure how to inform Cen Ruyi.

Currently, Cen Ruyi was in a frail state, unlikely to take well to Xi Mei’s recovery.

Though these four were Cen Ruyi’s last disciples, none dared disturb her to announce Lin Yuan’s arrival.

Each passing moment felt increasingly intolerable.

As the lead woman prepared to enter and relay the message, the door swung open from within.

Before it fully opened, Lin Yuan heard a voice exclaim, “Go ask the Palace

Master Ling. Our Lady has waited too long, growing impatient. What’s this Lin thinking? If he can’t aid our Lady, we’ll need to intervene to soothe her anger!”

A tall, strong, and handsome man walked out of the room. The person’s gaze met Lin Yuan’s.

“Oh? I didn’t expect Cen Ruyi to have such thoughts. If I can’t help her recover her lifespan, then her subordinates will find trouble with me? It’s only been two hours since I met Her Excellency Xi Mei. Is two hours a long time? I’m very curious now. Is Lady Cen Ruyi so anxious because she can’t last more than a few hours?”

Lin Yuan’s voice was very light and pleasant, with particles at the end of each sentence that made his voice very magnetic.

However, Lin Yuan’s melodious voice grated on the ears of Cen Ruyi’s retainers.

While it was acceptable for Lin Yuan to criticize Cen Ruyi for her anxiety, his remark that she wouldn’t last a few hours amounted to cursing her to death!

Not only did Cen Ruyi’s retainers catch wind of Lin Yuan’s words, but Cen Ruyi also heard them.

An ominous aura suddenly permeated the space. Before Xi Mei could intervene to shield Lin Yuan, an even more imposing aura enveloped the room, sealing it off.

Remaining composed, Lin Yuan remarked, “Since Lady Cen Ruyi insists on being disrespectful, it seems she has no interest in negotiating with us. Winter, enlighten her. Make her understand that she’s imploring us to spare her life.

We’re not here to indulge her tantrums.”

With Lin Yuan’s command, a chill descended upon the side hall, encasing Cen Ruyi’s retainers and Cen Ruyi herself in ice..