Fang Geyu raised a small eyebrow and said, "Go back and tell your master that I, Fang Geyu, have accepted the gifts he sent today. In the future, there will certainly be a great reward."

"No need for the Third Lady to worry. Although I, Qingxin, am an ordinary person, my master is not a vulgar man. These five thousand top-grade spirit stones are merely a greeting gift."

Qingxin clapped gently, and under the eager eyes of many elders, the demon cultivators each took off their Qiankun bags from their waists.

Yet they did not take out the stored items as they did with the spirit stones.

"I hope the Third Lady can be understanding. Besides the spirit stones, my master has also prepared one hundred thousand catties of Black Crystal Stone, five thousand cans of Spiritual Tung Oil, nine hundred branches of Seven Tune Wood, and five hundred Demon Fire Flame Marrow Pills that might not fit in the hall.

Oh right, my master was also worried that the Third Lady’s top-grade spirit stones might not be handy, so he specially ordered his subordinates to find three Blue Origin Crystals from the Ten Abysses of the East Sea."

Hearing Qingxin report each item and its quantity, the elders of Shifang City couldn’t help but twitch their faces heavily each time.

Their faces seemed to have grown fleas, and the corners of their mouths almost twitched up to the corners of their eyes.

By the time they heard about the Blue Origin Crystals, they felt a buzzing in their ears, blood rushing up, almost doubting if there was something wrong with their ears.

The Blue Origin Crystal, in essence, is also a type of spirit stone, hidden in the Ten Abysses of the deep sea.

If not a spiritual object naturally living with water, ordinary cultivators cannot set foot there.

The Blue Origin Crystal is extremely rare, and although it holds water-attributed spiritual power, it is so pure and clean that it can adapt to all kinds of spirit roots of the Five Elements.

Due to its preciousness, even a deep-water spirit of ten thousand years can only nurture one.

The purity of the spiritual power it contains far surpasses that of five thousand top-grade spiritual stones.

Even in the thousand years since Shifang City was established, they have only found two.

In saying, among all the gifts presented by the Demon Alliance today, none compares to the value of a single Blue Origin Crystal!

Isn’t this Third Miss Fang saving the entire family of the Demon Alliance leader?

To actually have him treating her with such sincerity, putting everything on the line?!

In the past, those who befriended Shifang City were mostly after wealth.

This Demon Alliance Hierarch is already so rich, they really don’t understand what is worth him spending such a fortune to fawn and flatter in Shifang City.

The elders of Shifang City, however, are experienced and knowledgeable, and they are not swayed by this great temptation.

Wei Haocang snorted coldly and said, "An unsolicited favor usually hides evil intentions or theft!"

Qingxin did not take offense, smiling slightly and saying, "My master, with a gentleman’s heart, sincerely seeks friendship. If any of you elders have concerns, this young girl will naturally take these gifts back in their original number."

Wei Haocang’s expression changed, obviously not expecting her to say this.

As the party being favored, he originally wanted to make a show of posture to crush the Demon Alliance, lest they think they can gain pride through lavish means.

But he never expected that as soon as he took such a posture, the other side would threaten to take back the gifts.

Wei Haocang coughed heavily, his expression not very pleasant, and said, "In this world, who ever takes back a gift once given."

Qingxin smiled gracefully, "In this world, who receives a gift with such a lofty cold face? Elder Wei, after all, is not Third Miss Fang and has no right to offend my master."

"You!"

Qingxin immediately interrupted, "My master said these gifts are prepared for Third Miss Fang alone, and are unrelated to others.

Gentlemen here like to speak of reason with their lady, but my master is not someone who loves to argue.

These items, Third Miss Fang can squander them at will, however you please.

After all, in the Mortal World of the Four Seas, some forces can indeed take out such treasures in one go."

Qingxin raised her brows with a subtle smile and glanced at Huo Fangru, then averted her gaze, lowering her eyes to say:

"Third Miss Fang can also pursue whatever she wants boldly; as for financial matters, if Shifang City cannot satisfy you, our Demon Alliance will not voice any opposition."

This seemingly generous remark was actually a veiled mockery.

The elders felt quite embarrassed.

Though three thousand top-grade spiritual stones are not a small sum,

for the wealthy Shifang City, even gathering them wouldn’t shake their foundation.

Yet, given the impending great threat, they are outdone by a complete outsider wholeheartedly supporting their master.

This was indeed a significant blow to their pride.

Fang Chi, after subduing Di Lianggong, had spoken little, seeing this meeting nearing its end.

He turned, looking at Fang Geyu with a faint smile, "I never expected that while Little Yu was outside, she could connect with such a character, someone who could be so generous.

This seat of elder vacated by Di Lianggong could perhaps be kept as a return gift for him."

Fang Geyu gave a cold smile and said, "The entire Tiangge City is already his. What is this mere elder position?"

Fang Chi’s pupils widened in shock, exclaiming, "What?!"

Fang Geyu withdrew her gaze wearily: "It’s nothing. Today these things, received are received.

Second Uncle need not seek ulterior motives, this person... is trustworthy, no need to worry about hidden agendas."

Hearing her assurance, Fang Chi nodded this time, waving a big hand, and the armored guards took away all the assorted artifact refining materials without reservation.

"Lady Qingxin has traveled far; it’s really laborious. Why not rest in the city for two days?"

Qingxin shook her head and said, "The gifts have been delivered, Qingxin’s task is complete, it’s time to take leave and not disturb further."