Too much!
It had to be said, the woman was truly tempted!
The crystals before her had terrifyingly potent energy!
The best crystals on Wuji Continent were Heavenly Spirit Crystals, the finest known on the continent, and she had once had the chance to see one.
But these crystals were at least a thousand times better than Heavenly Spirit Crystals!
She couldn’t refuse!
Principles?
Those could be adjusted slightly!
Hearing the woman’s words, Ye Xuan shook his head with a smile. “Miss, I mean no harm. I just want to meet your Young Lady Shangguan!”
The woman looked at the Divine Knowledge Crystals, her expression extremely serious. “Sir, the purity of the spiritual energy in these crystals is unlike anything I’ve ever seen! They’re incredibly precious! For you to offer such treasures so casually, you must be no ordinary person. Since you’re no common man, you’re qualified to meet the young lady! Hehe…”
With that, she pocketed the Divine Knowledge Crystals. “Sir, no need for formalities. Please, come inside!”
Ye Xuan smiled slightly. “Thank you for leading the way, miss!”
The woman blinked. “Alright!”
With that, she led Ye Xuan into the mansion.
It had to be said, the mansion was truly grand. At a glance, the courtyards were well-arranged, spacious, and offered an excellent view.
On the way, the woman suddenly asked, “How may I address you, sir?”
Ye Xuan smiled slightly. “Ye Xuan!”
The woman glanced at Ye Xuan and smiled. “Is that your real name, sir?”
Ye Xuan nodded. “Of course! A gentleman is open and honest. Why would I hide my name?”
The woman smiled faintly but said nothing.
Yet her heart was filled with doubt!
Ye Xuan!
She hadn’t heard of him!
Not just in Tianyi City, but across the entire Wuji Continent, she knew all the talented prodigies!
But there was no Ye Xuan!
So, the woman asked again, “Where does your master come from, sir?”
Ye Xuan smiled. “Miss, I only wish to meet the owner of this mansion, nothing more! Of course, I know you’re wary of me, but I can assure you, I bear no ill will. If I did, those hiding in the shadows wouldn’t be able to stop me!”
Those hiding in the shadows!
Hearing this, the woman’s expression changed.
She hadn’t expected Ye Xuan to detect the hidden powerhouses!
Those were the top experts of the Shangguan Clan.
This man was no simple figure!
At the very least, he was likely a Sixth-Grade Grandmaster!
In Wuji Continent, ranks were simple, from one to nine. Reaching the sixth grade earned one the title of Grandmaster, a top-tier powerhouse, surpassing at least eighty percent of the population!
The woman glanced at Ye Xuan. To achieve Sixth-Grade Grandmaster at such a young age!
It had to be said, his talent was extraordinary!
Worth befriending!
The woman smiled. “Sir, we’re almost there!”
Ye Xuan said, “Thank you, miss!”
The woman smiled. “Just call me Azhu!”
Ye Xuan smiled slightly. “Alright!”
Soon, Azhu led Ye Xuan to an elegant courtyard. She smiled faintly. “Please wait a moment, sir!”
With that, she entered the room.
Moments later, Azhu came out, smiling faintly. “Please enter, sir!”
Ye Xuan nodded and stepped into the room. As soon as he did, a faint fragrance greeted him.
The room was spacious but not empty. By the window stood a woman in a green dress, tall with long hair cascading over her shoulders. She was strikingly beautiful but carried a cold demeanor.
Aloof!
Ye Xuan instantly judged her personality!
Besides that, her figure was remarkable, with a curvaceous chest and hips. Even a gentleman like him couldn’t help but have a few improper thoughts!
At that moment, the woman suddenly said, “You wished to see me, sir?”
She spoke while still looking outside.
Ye Xuan smiled slightly. “Yes!”
The woman remained silent.
Azhu said softly, “Just say what’s on your mind!”
Ye Xuan smiled. “Miss Shangguan, I’d like to buy this mansion!”
Hearing this, Azhu was stunned.
In the distance, the woman suddenly turned to look at Ye Xuan. “Buy this mansion?”
Ye Xuan nodded.
The woman turned back to the window. “See the guest out!”
See the guest out!
Ye Xuan was stunned.
Azhu tugged at Ye Xuan’s sleeve. “Let’s go!”
Ye Xuan thought for a moment, then took out a storage ring. “Miss, I’m sincere!”
The woman didn’t look at the ring. She turned to Ye Xuan, frowning slightly. “Do I look like I lack money? You…”
As she spoke, her eyes fell on the storage ring. The next moment, her pupils shrank, and she quickly grabbed it. A Divine Knowledge Crystal appeared in her hand.
Looking at the crystal, her expression grew extremely serious!
The energy in this crystal was too terrifying!
And there were ten thousand of them!
Ten thousand. If converted to Heavenly Spirit Crystals, it would be worth at least a hundred million!
One to ten thousand!
And no one would likely trade for them!
To offer the equivalent of a hundred million Heavenly Spirit Crystals so casually…
The woman’s expression finally shifted! She looked at Ye Xuan. “Who are you!”
Ye Xuan smiled slightly. “I’m a scholar, here to open an academy. I think this place is perfect, so I’d like to buy it. Would you be willing, miss?”
An academy!
The woman fell silent for a moment, then shook her head.
Ye Xuan asked, “Is it too little?”
The woman looked at Ye Xuan. “No, it’s too much!”
Too much!
Ye Xuan was stunned.
The woman said, “Sir, these crystals are extremely precious. To buy this place, a hundred would be more than enough!”
With that, she returned the storage ring to Ye Xuan.
Ye Xuan said, “You’re not willing to sell, miss?”
The woman said, “No, I just don’t want to take advantage of you! Ill-gotten wealth should not be taken!”
Ye Xuan was somewhat surprised.
The woman continued, “This place, I’ll give to you for free, sir!”
Ye Xuan was stunned again.
The woman looked at Ye Xuan. “I also love reading. Since you’re opening an academy, we share similar interests. So, I’ll gift this place to you. Of course, I hope to stay here and join your academy!”
Ye Xuan smiled slightly. “That’s fine!”
Who was he?
He was a backer… no, a scholar, Ye Xuan!
He could see through her intentions clearly, but he didn’t mind. Having just arrived, he needed some help!
The woman added, “How may I address you, sir?”
Ye Xuan smiled. “Ye Xuan!”
The woman nodded slightly. “Shangguan Ning!”
Ye Xuan smiled. “Miss Shangguan, so this place is mine now, right?”
Shangguan Ning nodded. “Yes!”
Ye Xuan smiled. “I need to renovate this place!”
Shangguan Ning looked at Ye Xuan. “My Shangguan Clan has some connections here. If you need anything, just let me know!”
Ye Xuan nodded. “I need people to help renovate this place. Also, I need some learned scholars to hire as instructors. And I want to start recruiting students here!”
Hearing this, Shangguan Ning’s brows furrowed slightly. “Are you planning to establish a sect, sir?”
Ye Xuan smiled. “Something like that!”
Shangguan Ning said gravely, “Sir, doing this might bring trouble! You’re likely new here. Tianyi City is the most prosperous place in Wuji Continent, with countless business opportunities. It looks thriving, but there are undercurrents. Various forces oppose each other! If you open an academy directly, others may not tolerate it…”
Ye Xuan smiled faintly. “I’m a scholar. I reason with people!”
Shangguan Ning looked at Ye Xuan. “In this world, reasoning is often the least effective!”
Ye Xuan laughed. “When I reason, no one dares not to listen!”
Hearing this, Shangguan Ning gave Ye Xuan a deep look. “I’ll follow your lead, sir!”
Ye Xuan nodded. “I’ll take a look around. Please find the people I need quickly. Thank you!”
Shangguan Ning nodded. “I’ll arrange it immediately!”
Ye Xuan smiled and left.
After Ye Xuan departed, Shangguan Ning slowly closed her eyes, her expression extremely serious.
Azhu, standing nearby, said gravely, “Miss, this man is no ordinary person!”
Shangguan Ning glanced at Azhu. “Do you think those crystals he gave you were a good thing for you?”
Azhu was stunned, then quickly realized something and hurriedly handed over the storage ring Ye Xuan had given her.
These things were too precious!
For a mere maid like her to possess them was not a blessing but a disaster, a catastrophic one!
A new type of energy resource!
If it appeared, it would cause a huge stir, and countless forces would surely seek the source of these crystals!
A lowly maid like her would be doomed!
Shangguan Ning looked at the storage ring in her hand and said softly, “This man is likely not from Wuji Continent. If he were, with his demeanor and strength, my Shangguan Clan would know of him.”
Azhu exclaimed, “Not from Wuji Continent?”
Shangguan Ning nodded. “Just my guess!”
Azhu hesitated, then asked, “Is he really opening an academy, or does he have other motives?”
Shangguan Ning shook her head. “I don’t know yet!”
Azhu said gravely, “Miss, should we inform the clan leader?”
Shangguan Ning shook her head again. “No! If they learn of these crystals, with their greed, they’ll surely covet them. From what I’ve seen, this man is extraordinary and composed. He’s no ordinary person. If they develop greedy intentions, it will bring disaster! So, we can’t inform the clan for now!”
Azhu said, “Then we’ll help him with the academy?”
Shangguan Ning nodded. “For now, let’s see what he’s up to! Go invite all the builders in the city and renovate this place as he requested. Also, buy all the ancient texts in the city. I’ll give them to him later!”
Azhu nodded quickly and left.
Only Shangguan Ning remained in the room.
After a moment of silence, she said softly, “When ordinary men look at me, there’s always some ulterior motive in their eyes. But this man’s gaze is calm as water, without a ripple… a rare true gentleman!”
