"Are you saying it's that exaggerated? It's just a Hai Zi cave, isn't it?" Li Xuan said with a wry smile, looking at Wu Xue's posture.
Wu Xue almost spat out a mouthful of old blood upon hearing this. There were only ten such Hai Zi caves in the entire desert.
The Nine Sects had fought amongst themselves for decades to争夺 these Hai Zi caves. In the end, it was the Nine Sects' leaders who declared that the Wu family, being the discoverer of these caves, would exclusively own two-tenths. The remaining eight caves would be allocated one to each sect.
The eight sects that obtained these Hai Zi would also have to send some personnel to the Wu Sect for excavation.
Over the years, it was precisely these Hai Zi that provided ample cultivation resources for the high-ranking members of each sect. Otherwise, with the resources of each sect, it would require considerable manpower and foundation to provide for the cultivation of their strong practitioners in such a manner.
It could be said that the Hai Zi caves were an indispensable resource for the Nine Sects.
If the number of these Hai Zi were to decrease, it would undoubtedly cause much trouble within the Nine Sects. Moreover, these Hai Zi caves only appeared twice a year, which showed their preciousness.
Yet, Li Xuan had spoken of it so lightly, how could Wu Xue feel at ease?
"I will reiterate one last time, hand over the Hai Zi!" Wu Xue suppressed the anger in his heart and his gaze turned extremely cold.
"I did absorb the Hai Zi, so I cannot hand it over. Aside from that, can you think of any other way to compensate?" Li Xuan stepped forward at this moment, a hint of helplessness on his face.
"Do not lie to me! A single Hai Zi cave can produce more than two portions of Hai Zi. How could you, as an individual, absorb nearly thirty percent in such a short time! Seeing you like this, you have no intention of handing it over. If that is the case, do not blame me for not giving you a chance!"
A trace of anger flashed in Wu Xue's eyes. With a single thought, spiritual light flickered around his body, and a surge of immense spiritual power transformed into a giant hand that lunged towards Li Xuan.
Seeing this, Li Xuan let out a wry smile and said, "I have no intention of fighting you this time. Let's discuss it after you have calmed down, City Lord Wu Xue."
As Li Xuan spoke, his figure moved and he instantly vanished from his spot.
Seeing Li Xuan disappear so casually, a flicker of shock instantly crossed Wu Xue's eyes.
"City Lord Wu Xue, my actions this time were indeed not right. When the day comes, I will certainly provide corresponding compensation for this matter. Well, that's all I have to say, farewell."
As Wu Xue was still in shock, Li Xuan's voice resounded in his ears again.
A wave of shock surged through Wu Xue's heart, and he murmured, "Such a young face, such mysterious methods... could it be that this matter is as he said?"
"Never mind, it seems I can only report this matter truthfully to the family head." After a moment, Wu Xue slowly regained his senses, glanced into the distance, and said with a wry smile.
Wu Xue had completely lost track of Li Xuan now, and he couldn't pursue him. Moreover, Wu Xue understood that if Li Xuan hadn't had some skill, he wouldn't have appeared before him.
More importantly, Li Xuan had left behind the spatial ring containing the Hai Zi. Wu Xue glanced at it; the number of Hai Zi inside was indeed a third less than usual.
A month later.
"Are there still no leads on those two?" In the Wu family palace on Crescent Peak, the elder frowned and asked Wu Xue below.
Wu Xue gave a wry smile and shook his head, "Since that person left Ancient Bronze City, it's as if he vanished into thin air, leaving no trace. However, we did learn about his previous movements from three Hai Zi collectors."
"It was precisely because these three Hai Zi collectors were discussing Hai Zi that the person's attention was drawn. It seems he wasn't targeting our Wu family."
The elder nodded slightly and said, "Recall all our Wu family disciples. In the past month, the other sects have become suspicious of our Wu family's actions. If this continues, it might cause some unnecessary trouble."
"However, if that person appears again, try to befriend him."
"Yes, Sect Master." Wu Xue nodded, cupped his fists in a salute to the elder, and then turned to leave.
At this moment, on the mountain peak, Li Xuan slowly opened his eyes. Li Xuan's aura was now clearly more solidified than before.
Clearly, after absorbing the spiritual essence from the Hai Zi, Li Xuan's strength had advanced further.
"I wonder what the Wu Sect's stance is on the Hai Zi cave matter. A month has passed, and there should be some news by now." Li Xuan exhaled a turbid breath, stood up, and his gaze shifted towards Ancient Bronze City.
"Young Master, you're not planning to go back to Ancient Bronze City, are you?" The Heavenly Dao Brush asked in surprise.
Li Xuan smiled faintly and said, "Little Brush, you don't understand. The more dangerous a place is, the safer it often is. I think that Wu Xue probably wouldn't expect me to go back. However, this time, I'll have to change my appearance."
As Li Xuan spoke, his figure moved, and he vanished instantly.