192 The Deal (2/2)
”Since the three high elders did not agree, even I agree, the deal won't still be sealed.” The Revenant Sectmaster said, without any hesitation.
”But why?” Finally, Ku Ming recovered from the shock he got and said, ”This is the Phixiu Ring we are talking about! Something that came from the Outer Heaven.”
”The Thousand-Life Lotus also came from the Outer Heaven, Youngmaster Ku.” High Elder Kiru said, ”Although the Phixiu Ring is indeed very rare and seems to be a good thing to have, there's a catch with that. And that is the amount of time it needs to be filled with essence qi.”
He paused for a moment and said, ”It can only be used once every several years, and would be useless most of the time.”
”But once you use it, it was also very useful! Those several years of cultivating an essence qi will be worth it. After all, it could make any beings of the Ninth Stage of the Immortal Realm to breakthrough to the Immortal Emperor Realm!” Ku Ming said. He refused to believe that these guys were thinking it was not a good deal at all. After all, this ring was very important in their clan and if it's not because of the First Ming Ancestor's withering vitality, they would never want to exchange this item for a lotus that could only be used once.
”We got your point, Youngmaster Ku.” High Elder Kiru said as he knitted his brows, showing his displeasure, ”But do take note that compared to our Thousand-Life Lotus that could extend one's lifespan by 1,000 years, the Phixiu Ring, which is very helpful for cultivators, still could not weigh the same with our item.”
He crossed his fingers and put it below his chin and smiled, saying, ”Of course, if you still have any artifacts in your arsenal that could be exchanged, we are welcoming it.”
”This is nuts!” Ku Ming could not help but grit his teeth, ”Is the Revenant Heavenly Sect trying to scam us, Ancient Ming Clan?”
”Scam? Hold your high horses, Youngmaster Ku.” High Elder Kumi showed a stern expression, ”You are in the territory of the Revenant Heavenly Sect. Please be aware of it. And we are not scamming you, if the high elders think that it is not enough, then it is really not enough. If you can't present any items to add the weight, then we could not help it but the deal will be off the table.”
”I am the Youngmaster of the Ancient Ming Clan and I have the right to voice out what I want to say even in your territory!” Ku Ming's hot-bloodedness was activated as he was infuriated by those three high elders, ”It's more than obvious that the three high elders are making things difficult for me.”
”For a brat like you accusing us, high elders, like that. You have pretty big balls there.” High Elder Kiru glared at Ku Ming with daggers, ”The deal is off. You can go back from whence you came.”
”What?!” Ku Ming stood up and raised his voice, ”Are you serious? You can't do this to me. I need that lotus very much for the ancestor!”
”Even if you need it that bad, we can't just give it to you if we will be losing some points, Youngmaster Ku.” High Elder Kiru was about to snap, however, he held it in and said, ”The deal is off. We are no longer interested in trading our Thousand-Life Lotus. Go back.”