Chapter 420 - An Agreement (1/2)

Translator: GE_Team  Editor: GE_Team

Ning Fan could not conceal his surprise. It was all because this small finger bone was just simply too precious!

The First Step of Dao Cultivation was the seven cultivation realms. Even a Void Fragmentation Realm old monster was just at the seventh cultivation realm of the First Step. An expert of that level had yet to truly become an immortal.

Once a cultivator successfully becomes an immortal, they would move on to the Second Step of Dao Cultivation which was separated into three different realms.

With Ning Fan’s current knowledge and understanding, he only knew the first realm of the Second Step which was the Life Immortal Realm consisting of two major levels namely the Human Immortal Realm and Ghost Immortal Realm.

The second realm of the Second Step was the True Immortal Realm. This realm was separated into three major levels. The first level was known as the Crossing Truth Realm while the second level was the Shedding Void Realm. As for the third level, it is currently still unknown.

Above the True Immortal Realm, there was still a third realm before completing the Second Step of Dao Cultivation.

Only those immortals who had attained the pinnacle of the Second Step and were unrivalled in the Four Heavens deserved the title of Immortal Emperor!

This bone was not the same with a finger bone from a Bone Sovereign who was just a Void Fragmentation Realm cultivator. Instead, it was the bone of one of the strongest immortals in the Four Heavens!

If news about this finger bone were to spread in the Rain World, it would probably lead to bloodshed among Void Fragmentation Realm old monsters. Aside from that, countless immortals would secretly descend to the mortal world at the risk of violating the heavenly rules just to obtain this bone!

Ning Fan would have felt nothing if he did not see this bone before.

However, since he had already seen it with his own very eyes, he certainly would be determined to get it.

If I refine this bone into my body…

Ning Fan’s eyes glinted with sternness and indifferently said.

“How much are you selling this bone for?”

He believed Lei Shiyi had the intention of selling it to him since he had already taken out this bone to show it to him. Otherwise, there was no need for him to do such an unnecessary thing.

From Ning Fan’s perspective, however, this Lei Shiyi was a profiteering merchant no matter what. It was impossible for him to sell the Immortal Emperor’s Finger Bone to Ning Fan at a low price.

Well, it was extremely normal for a cunning merchant to hoard excellent items and sell them at sky-high prices to make excessive profits.

If the price that Lei Shiyi offers is too high, Ning Fan would then just seize it from him! After all, he was not a merchant who would go along with the rules.

“Little Friend’s eyes are a little too scary which makes this old man not dare to name a price…”

Lei Shiyi closed the jade box and gave Ning Fan a deep and meaningful look.

He was not a fool. Previously, he had let Ning Fan take advantage of him because he was unaware that the latter was actually a living person.

Now, since he had already found out Ning Fan’s identity as a living person, he naturally realized that the person who benefitted the most from their trade earlier was actually Ning Fan.

With his level of intelligence, he could certainly tell how determined Ning Fan was in obtaining the finger bone. If he could not obtain it using lightning jades, he would then seize it from him by force.

If that happens, it would not matter that much to Lei Shiyi since the Immortal Emperor’s Finger Bone was a hot potato for him. Ning Fan was a living person. it was completely impossible for him to be concerned about the lightning jades.

Hence, Lei Shiyi understood that no matter how much he charges Ning Fan for the finger bone, the latter would never refuse so long as it can be paid using the lightning jades he obtained.

“I want lightning jades. I want all the lightning jades you obtain before you leave the Black Lightning Tower! If you agree to this, this finger bone will be yours from now onwards!”

“It’s a deal.”

Ning Fan agreed immediately without any hesitation. To undead spirits, lightning jades were items that could increase their magic power. To him, however, these were completely useless. Even if he does not give them to Lei Shiyi, they would only become garbage that occupies space in his pouch.

The price that Lei Shiyi offered was not that excessive.

Besides, this profiteering merchant had become a little smarter than before.

What he wanted was all the lightning jades that Ning Fan obtains before leaving the Black Lightning Tower.

He was certain that there would be a great battle between Ning Fan and King Ying Long. Countless undead spirits would die in this battle. Ning Fan could then obtain a massive amount of lightning jades and all of them would belong to Lei Shiyi in the end.

Even though the Immortal Emperor’s Finger Bone was precious, it was impossible to sell it at a very high price even if he sells it to other undead spirits.

Experts at the same level as Lei Shiyi would not have too much money. As for the Void Pierce Stage old monsters, if they know that Lei Shiyi has this item, they would not even need to buy it as they can just directly seize it away from him.

“This treasure belongs to you now!”

Lei Shiyi laughed heartily and passed the jade box to Ning Fan in a very straightforward manner. His eyes flashed with a hint of surprise and also a hint of relief.

That subtle expression on his face did not escape from Ning Fan’s observation.

Ning Fan took the jade box and felt a little stunned in his mind.

This Lei Shiyi really believes in me this much? He dares to hand the item to me first before I have even paid for it.

Then, he took a closer look at Lei Shiyi’s expression and he felt like he had understood something.

The surprise and delight in Lei Shiyi’s eyes were naturally of him being satisfied that he could sell the finger bone for a good price.

As for that hint of relief, what was he feeling relieved about?

It was like he had just let go of a large, heavy rock within his heart.

Ning Fan thought to himself.

Could it be that this Immortal Emperor’s Finger Bone is actually a hot potato to Lei Shiyi?

Mm. That’s very likely to be the case.

After pondering carefully, he found out that this Lei Shiyi seemed like he could not wait to sell this finger bone to him.

“Congratulations to Pavilion Lord Lei for successfully avoiding a calamity.”

Ning Fan kept the jade box. He was insinuating something by saying those words. What Ning Fan said startled the other party after hearing those words as he had seen through the latter’s plan behind this trade. Internally, he was impressed by Ning Fan’s insight and thus, he also no longer concealed that fact from him.

Telling lies in front of a smart person would only have an adverse effect.

“Precisely. Just like what Little Friend has guessed, this finger bone is indeed a little troublesome. That King Ying Long wants to obtain this finger bone but he is reluctant to pay for it. Hehe. That’s why this old man decided to sell it to you. After all, you aren’t a stingy person.”

“Oh? So in this case, if I eliminate King Ying Long, it will be equivalent to doing a great deed for Pavilion Lord. According to the rules of the Myriad Treasure Pavilion, how is Pavilion Lord going to return the favor if I do such a kind deed for you?” Ning Fan spoke with a fake smile.

“Hehe. These fourteen Crystals of Inheritance will be given to Little Friend as a gift. What do you think?”

“Do you think that’s enough? Those fourteen crystals are only worth 700 silver jades… Currently, I am not short of silver jades. I am only short of hands.” Ning Fan said calmly.

“Hehe. Little Friend can directly say what condition you have in mind. As long as it is reasonable and does not hurt the foundation of my Myriad Treasure Pavilion, it isn’t impossible for this old man to give a bit of support to Little Friend. However, if you want me to fight King Ying Long with my Myriad Treasure Pavilion, I will recommend that you go find someone more qualified than me. I can’t gamble the lives of the brothers under me!”

Lei Shiyi’s expression turned a little serious. He could already guess what Ning Fan’s want him to do.

Asking me and my entire Myriad Treasure Pavilion to join him and fight the final battle against King Ying Long, huh…?

He was not unwilling to go against King Ying Long. As a matter of fact, he hated King Ying Long in the first place. Speaking of which, how many Void Inquiry Stage old monsters on the first twenty-four floors liked being ruled by King Ying Long?

The lightning lord of the eleventh floor, Zhu Feng, was one of King Ying Long’s subordinates. That was also the reason why Lei Shiyi was on bad terms with him.

Honestly speaking, if Ning Fan could really kill Zhu Feng and King Ying Long, Lei Shiyi would be extremely pleased.

Moreover, Lei Shiyi believed that other than the servile followers of King Ying Long on the first twenty-four floors, most of the Void Inquiry Stage old monsters would not help King Ying Long to deal with Ning Fan.

However, Lei Shiyi did not think Ning Fan had the strength to kill King Ying Long.

Therefore, even if he wants to help Ning Fan, it would be impossible for him to help him to a point where King Ying Long would regard him as an enemy as well.

Lei Shiyi’s words had already revealed his bottom-line.

“A bit of support, huh… Fine. I will keep these Crystals of Inheritance. But I wonder to what extent the ‘bit of support’ that Pavilion Lord Lei could give?”

Ning Fan knew that Lei Shiyi would not dare to directly go against King Ying Long and he was not going to force him to do so. Golden purple smoke swirled from his palm and he directly put his hand into the formation light, disregarding its power. He took out the fourteen crystals within the formation and kept all of them into his storage pouch. Then, he separated all of the lightning jades he had into another pouch and handed it over to Lei Shiyi.

Lei Shiyi’s eyes narrowed grimly after witnessing Ning Fan break the formation with his golden purple mist. The power contained within that golden purple mist was too terrifying. He could not see through it at all!

After receiving the storage pouch, Lei Shiyi gently tossed it in his hands. He looked serious and pensive.

Perhaps Ning Fan would really be able to kill King Ying Long. If Lei Shiyi helps Ning Fan this time, he would probably be able to form a friendly tie with him in the future.

However, he had too many brothers behind his back. He could not put their lives on the line.