Pursued by the Top Grade Saintess after Engagement Annulled-Chapter 399 - 395: Tit for Tat, Refusing Recruitment

Chapter 399: Chapter 395: Tit for Tat, Refusing Recruitment

Almost everyone, upon seeing the number 4, knew his approximate ranking and score, but still looked gravely towards the light screen in midair.

The last number that kept climbing finally stopped at the third position, making Dongfang Qingcang’s expression turn ugly for a moment.

However, it’s worth mentioning that, unlike Dongfang Baiyu’s personality, he truly is a talent.

He did not get angry or embarrassed. Instead, he walked over to Xia Feng and scrutinized him carefully.

Beside him, Xia Tianming’s body suddenly tensed. Sensing the invisible pressure from the other, he even naturally began to prepare for a counterattack.

But Xia Feng reached out to press Xia Tianming’s arm, stopping his movement and easing his emotions.

Xia Feng’s lips curved into a smile: "What’s up?"

Dongfang Qingcang’s expression grew a bit more inquisitive as he examined Xia Feng again, then he pursed his lips and softly said, "You are good."

Xia Feng was momentarily stunned, nearly laughing out loud.

He had just wanted to say that this person was slightly better than Dongfang Baiyu, but it turns out he might be mentally unstable?

Does he need someone’s approval?

Now, in this Secret Realm, who doesn’t know that he is formidable, or even ruthless?

Is it necessary for Dongfang Qingcang to bark nonsense here?

Seeing Xia Feng’s eyes darken significantly, he said coldly, "If there’s nothing else, please leave."

Dongfang Qingcang paused for a moment, then slowly said, "Are you interested in joining our Dongfang Clan?"

"If you are willing, I can offer you the position of Core Disciple."

He pondered for a moment before adding, "As for the concerns you have about the Ancient Divine Artifact, if you join the Dongfang Clan, everything can be coordinated."

"The Divine Artifact can still be yours, but you must cooperate with the clan’s research."

"Or you can directly offer the Divine Artifact, exchange it for clan points, and then obtain some things you need from the clan’s treasury."

His tone was calm when he said this, but his condescending attitude was unmistakable.

The people around either did not notice or thought this was his natural demeanor, and no one stepped forward to criticize him. Instead, they looked at Xia Feng with envy.

Even people from the other three great clans, looked over with envy, wishing they could be Xia Feng and make the decision for him.

It was the position of Core Disciple of the Dongfang Clan, an opportunity that could be described as skyrocketing in status.

Especially now that the Four Great Clans were all hunting Xia Feng, as long as he bowed his head, he could receive protection and no longer worry about those troublesome matters.

With his cultivation progress, it’s expected he would quickly climb to the management level of the Dongfang Clan, holding significant power and status.

Just when everyone thought Xia Feng would happily agree to Dongfang Qingcang’s recruitment, Xia Feng laughed.

"You clan types are really spoiled, like you’ve never experienced rejection before."

"You casually offer some boons and expect others to be grateful. What gives you the right?"

Xia Feng’s expression carried a tinge of confusion, as if he genuinely questioned this.

In contrast, Dongfang Qingcang’s expression turned colder, his gaze hardening.

"You’d better be certain of your answer because no one in the entire Infinite Divine Domain can offer better terms than mine."

"And with your shallow foundation in the whole Infinite Divine Domain, the Four Great Clans have ways to make life difficult for you."

"You don’t want to spend your life hiding and running, do you?"

His fist at his side tightened slightly and then slowly relaxed: "You must have once been a favored talent. Do you think it’s pathetic to be hunted down now?"

Xia Feng squinted at him.

A favored talent?

He’s never felt that way his whole life.

Although with the Dream Realm Pearl, his cultivation progressed faster, in reality, his original talent was really poor.

So poor that he used many methods just to boost his cultivation.

So Xia Feng was never afraid of adversity and pressure because that’s always been his life.

Thinking of this, he couldn’t help but scoff, "Come on, your family’s meager treasures aren’t even worth the space in my Storage Ring."

In his hands was the Dongfang Clan’s Fourth Branch treasury. Aside from some useful Divine Crystals, the rest was just junk.

Given the current inability to cross spatial barriers to return to Great Xia, those items weren’t much better than waste paper.

Dongfang Qingcang’s face briefly flashed with anger, but he quickly suppressed it.

"I hope you won’t regret today’s choice, kid."

With that said, he turned away, cold air radiating from him, and went to a quiet corner to rest and prepare for the second phase of the trial.

Xia Feng, on the other hand, wore a somewhat subtle expression, glanced at the place Dongfang Qingcang chose to rest nearby, and also found a slightly secluded spot to rest.

Even though they both chose corners, their presence made the secluded spots attention-grabbing.

Every now and then, some loose cultivators exchanged glances and kept transmitting messages to each other.

"Isn’t that kid a bit too ungrateful? Trying to play hard-to-get?"

"Exactly, the Dongfang Clan’s offer was sincere enough, what more does he want?"

"If it were me, I’d have accepted already. I don’t know what that kid is thinking, refusing such a good offer from the Dongfang Clan. Does he have a grudge against them?"

"Hard to say, but while everyone has their ambitions, his actions seem like fighting against the tides—a bit too self-absorbed."

"Sigh, it’s true, but who knows, maybe he has other plans. Us speculating here is pointless, better to seize this chance to rest well, maybe improve our prospects in the inheritance trial."

While they didn’t even dare to dream about the greatest inheritance, there were still many smaller benefits. Even a tiny portion from Wuji Divine Monarch’s inheritance would be enough to elevate them a level.

Xia Feng ignored their discussions and instead glanced around at the people nearby.

Unexpectedly, the one he favored most from the Beiming Clan, Beiming Ye, didn’t make it in.

He estimated the time slightly, unsure if that person planned to enter at the last moment.

Beside him, Tang Yunqi looked over curiously, "Brother, what are you thinking?"