Chapter 169 - Pre-Competition Preparation (2/2)
“I wouldn’t say well-prepared,” Xun Shu answered, smiling. He glanced behind him and said, “I’ve only brought the few of them. It’s their first time participating in this competition, so I thought I would grant them some experience.” Of course, if they manage to win something, that would be good.
“I see,” Lonemoon answered. His eyes flashed. “I wonder how Young Emperor Xun’s search for people has been coming along?”
“Progress is alright.” Xun Shu grinned. His sheepish face instantly looked more annoying. With a tinge of pride, he said, “I’ve already found over ten people.”
“I should congratulate you then, Young Emperor,” Lonemoon said genuinely. He nodded and continued, “Then I guess… Young Emperor will be able to hand over the weapons earlier the next time.” Afterall, they did have more manpower now.
“…”
Xun Shu’s smile disappeared immediately, and he felt like he was going to vomit blood. He had been so excited to meet these familiar faces at first, but all that warmth was gone by now. Hey, do you have any sense of shame at all? What do you take me for? He had already refined immortal weapons for them for several years. Were they ever going to let him off?
“Don’t rush, Young Emperor. You can hand them in about ten to fifteen days earlier too. We can wait.”
“Did you not only give me a total of one month!”
“Did we? Then what do you think about making it… a week next time? How about handing in a batch every seven days?”
“Get lost!”
“Young Emperor, do you know any friends who can refine pills? Or people who can create talismans?”
“That’s enough!”
“Young Emperor, please do not be angry. We can talk things out slowly; we’re very reasonable…”
Lonemoon was already completely in his business zone. He tugged Xun Shu and brought him aside to discuss matters in private. Xun Shu was obviously furious in the beginning, but his fury slowly turned into confusion, and he finally engaged Lonemoon in a conversation about which family was the best at doing business in the immortal realm.
The two people beside Lonemoon were already used to this. They did not even bat an eyelid throughout the entire process. One was too pre-occupied with munching an immortal fruit, while the other was too pre-occupied serving fruits. From time to time, Yi Qing would even take more fruits out of a storage bag hanging by his side.
The various emperors realised that the group had no intention of pursuing matters with them any further, so they slowly relaxed. While waiting for the Celestial Emperor to arrive, they began to have their own conversations, albeit in hushed tones.
At that moment, a fifteen- to sixteen-year-old girl landed at the entrance. She was wearing a pink robe with floral patterns that were unique to the Immortal Rainbow Palace. Her cultivation level was only that of an Earth Immortal.