Chapter 534: Chapter 298: All Eyes on Them – Battle Against a Nearly Peak Nascent Soul Middle Stage Opponent!

"So, you are... from the Myriad Flowers Immortal Sect, Qi Chuan?"

Seeing Qi Chuan’s neither humble nor arrogant demeanor, True Monarch You Bing narrowed his eyes slightly and slowly spoke.

"Yes, it seems True Monarch You Bing has heard of me?" Qi Chuan replied.

"The Myriad Flowers Immortal Sect in Beihua State of the Celestial North Domain, known for having two Dual Nascent Souls at the Middle Stage, I’ve heard about it a few times," True Monarch You Bing said in a bland tone. "However, my Ice Valley has always had little involvement with the various states of the Celestial North Domain, so I wonder, True Monarch Qi Chuan, what brings you to my Ice Spirit Island?"

As he spoke, True Monarch You Bing’s gaze landed on Qi Chuan, sizing him up continuously.

There’s a saying, no visit without a reason.

He couldn’t quite figure out what Qi Chuan intended to do by coming to Ice Spirit Island.

However, he faintly suspected that it might not be a very good thing.

"Well, to be honest, there is a matter I wish to seek your help with. If True Monarch You Bing can assist, there will definitely be a reward," Qi Chuan cupped his hands towards True Monarch You Bing and said.

Since it was a discussion and he wished to use the other’s resources, his words couldn’t be too forceful, and he also had to promise a certain reward.

As a High Tier Alchemist and High Tier Talisman Maker, Qi Chuan could guarantee that as long as True Monarch You Bing agreed, his reward would definitely satisfy and not disappoint the other party.

And for himself, he could use the Tier Four Middle Grade Physical Cultivation Land to advance to Tier Four Middle Stage Body Cultivator.

For both sides, this would undoubtedly be a mutually beneficial transaction.

"Since it’s a transaction, very well, True Monarch Qi Chuan, feel free to speak," True Monarch You Bing’s expression slightly eased upon hearing this.

He, as the Supreme Elder of Ice Valley, oversees it, and besides protection, naturally considers development.

Although Ice Valley is powerful in the nearby seas, for years, he hasn’t always resolved issues with sheer force and intimidation, often engaging in cooperation and transactions with other Nascent Soul Influences.

This True Monarch Qi Chuan, although very unfamiliar, since it involved a transaction, he was willing to patiently listen. If the deal was good, it would be no problem to proceed.

"Having the guest stand in the hall all this while might not be the proper way to treat someone." Qi Chuan said.

True Monarch You Bing was taken aback; only then did he realize that due to his wariness of this Qi Chuan True Monarch, he had unconsciously kept him standing in the hall.

Since it was a matter of discussing a transaction, it was naturally inappropriate to have the other party standing all the time.

Even if the other wasn’t as experienced in the Nascent Soul Middle Stage as him, he was still a cultivator in the same realm and couldn’t be treated too negligently.

"Please take the seat in the hall. Someone, prepare a seat," True Monarch You Bing nodded towards Qi Chuan, with the latter half of his sentence directed at someone else.

Immediately, someone arranged a seat in the hall once more.

Qi Chuan sat across from True Monarch You Bing.

"True Monarch Qi Chuan, feel free to explain the transaction in detail." True Monarch You Bing slightly raised his eyes, signaling.

Qi Chuan toyed with the Spirit Tea Cup on the Jade Table before him, pondered briefly, and then said, "Since True Monarch You Bing put it that way, I’ll get to the point."

True Monarch You Bing nodded slightly.

He didn’t quite like it when others beat around the bush during conversations. Directly addressing matters was naturally a good thing, especially since they were both Nascent Soul True Monarchs and quite busy.

"To be frank with True Monarch You Bing, I am a Body Cultivator. I heard... your esteemed sect has a Tier Four Middle Grade Land of Physical Body Cultivation, which can help enhance one’s physical body level. Thus, I wish to borrow it for cultivation. I won’t use it for free; I am willing to provide compensation. Conveniently enough, I am a High Tier Talisman Master and..."

Qi Chuan carefully began, trying to keep his tone as gentle as possible to avoid offending the other, causing him to flatly refuse the transaction. But so long as the other agreed to cooperate, these were just minor issues.

However, Qi Chuan observed that as soon as he mentioned "Tier Four Middle Grade Land of Physical Body Cultivation," the True Monarch You Bing opposite him immediately turned furious.

This True Monarch You Bing, after holding back for a moment, finally couldn’t resist waving his hand to interrupt Qi Chuan’s words.

"No need to say more. If you wish to borrow ’Earth Flame Sea Fire Mountain,’ no compensation will suffice. This is a crucial place of Ice Valley and absolutely cannot be lent to outsiders."

True Monarch You Bing’s tone was resolute.

"True Monarch You Bing, one shouldn’t be so absolute. Everything has its price, and my compensation will certainly satisfy you. As I was saying, I am a High Tier Talisman Master and..."

"This matter is absolutely impossible!"

"Moreover..." True Monarch You Bing coldly stared at Qi Chuan, his tone slightly deepened:

"I mean what I say, I won’t repeat it a third time. Furthermore, I have courteously allowed you to sit before me without getting angry, in deference to your Myriad Flowers Immortal Sect’s two Dual Nascent Souls and our equal realms. Don’t blame me for being unforgiving if you mention this again!"

In his eyes, this Qi Chuan, despite being a cultivator in the same realm, had far too shallow an experience, and with his cultivation close to the Peak of Nascent Soul Middle Stage, he viewed Qi Chuan as somewhat of a junior.

Even within the Nascent Soul Middle Stage, there were differences.

Moreover, he felt the gap was indeed large.

"True Monarch You Bing..." Qi Chuan frowned, wanting to explain and persuade once more. However, upon seeing True Monarch You Bing’s cold gaze staring directly at him, he understood that the possibility of discussing this matter further was slim.

Even if he continued to lower his stance and soften his tone, it would be akin to adding fuel to the fire, making True Monarch You Bing even more displeased, or even outright angry and completely turning hostile.