Emperor Qiankun

Chapter 342 "Each with Their Own Hidden agendas"

A grand and unprecedented hammer-testing event, which was both lively and spectacular, slowly came to a close amidst the amazement and感慨 of the crowd.

The old ox, wielding a purple-gold hammer, fought valiantly against cultivators at the Heavenly Gang Realm, and never suffered a defeat!

Its majestic figure and superb fighting skills are destined to make it famous throughout the Central Plains and become a legend in the mouths of the people!

The hustle and bustle of Yunxi City gradually subsided, and the visiting cultivators packed their bags and left the city that had once been so vibrant because of the grand event.

The city returned to its former tranquility and original appearance; however, many cultivators still chose to linger there.

They gathered in small groups, their eyes sparkling with excitement, enthusiastically discussing the exciting scenes from the hammer-testing competition.

"Did you all see that? That blond man wielding a purple-gold hammer is like a war god descended to earth, invincible!" a cultivator said with a face full of admiration.

"Yes, yes, that blond man is truly a hidden talent. His first move amazed everyone. The power of that purple-gold hammer has increased several times over in his hands!" another cultivator quickly chimed in.

"I think the Central Plains is about to change drastically. With this blond man around, who knows what kind of storm he'll stir up!" another cultivator remarked.

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Inside Yunxi City.

Some smaller families sensed an "opportunity" and invited Fan Jian and Xiang Shi to their homes, treating them as honored guests.

In their view, Fan Jian and Xiang Shi had once shared a flying boat with that godlike, powerful blond man, which could be considered a shallow "connection".

They were convinced that this would allow them to climb up that "big tree" and gain some benefits for their family.

Little did they know, Li Qingyuan and Lao Huangniu felt nothing but deep disgust for Fan Jian and his companion.

In their eyes, it was nothing more than riding together on a flying boat; there was no real connection between them.

Unfortunately, these small families were unaware of the truth and thought they had succeeded in their scheme.

This made Fan Jian and Xiang Shi extremely famous for a time.

They walked the streets of Yunxi City with their heads held high and chests out, their gait seemingly carrying an invisible wind, drawing sidelong glances from those around them, their hearts filled with envy and jealousy.

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In the blink of an eye, two days later.

An elder from the Heavenly Demon Palace rushed over with a large sum of money.

After all, Tong Mufeng is here to oversee things, and if we rashly try to snatch it, it will definitely displease the Treasure Pavilion.

It's worth noting that Treasure Pavilion made a fortune and gained both fame and wealth at this "hammering competition".

It's only natural that they would do everything in their power to assist the buyer of the Purple Gold Hammer...

Moreover, the buyer may have already joined the Treasure Pavilion and become one of its powerful subordinates.

As a result, after weighing the pros and cons, the people of the Heavenly Demon Palace had no choice but to accept the money to avoid further trouble and settle the matter peacefully.

The transaction went very smoothly. Tong Mufeng and the elder of the Heavenly Demon Palace leisurely sipped their tea and chatted and laughed, and before they knew it, the transaction was completed.

Then, the two of them, with smiles on their faces, strolled out of a room together.

Anyone could tell from the radiant smile on Tong Mufeng's face that he was genuinely happy;

As for the elder of the Demon Palace that day, although he also wore a smile, there were some complex emotions that were hard to describe hidden behind that smile.

In the end, the green-haired youth was taken away by the elders of the Heavenly Demon Palace, leaving behind only a huge amount of top-grade Xuan Crystals.

Tong Mufeng originally intended not to take a single penny, but Li Qingyuan was a person who understood human relationships and social customs.

Knowing that Tong Mufeng had contributed significantly to this transaction, he proactively handed over one-third of the top-grade Xuanjing to Tong Mufeng.

Although it's only one-third, the quantity is still nearly 100,000 top-grade Xuan Crystals, which is definitely an extremely rich fortune.

A hint of joy flashed in Tong Mufeng's eyes, but he still pretended to push her away a few times, feigning reluctance:

"I can't accept this, I didn't do much..."

Li Qingyuan, however, smiled and insisted:

"Old Tong, please don't be so polite. This is what you deserve."

In the end, Tong Mufeng accepted the generous gift with a smile.

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On that day, Tong Mufeng arrived with eight stewards from the Treasure Pavilion to bid farewell and depart.

Before leaving, he asked Li Qingyuan and Lao Huangniu with great anticipation if they would be willing to join the Treasure Pavilion.

In his view, the Treasure Pavilion was powerful and had abundant resources, which would definitely be of great benefit to their cultivation.

However, Li Qingyuan and the old ox refused without hesitation.

They were already used to a free and easy life and did not want to be bound by the rules and regulations of powerful forces, nor did they want to get involved in those complicated factional struggles.

After all, with their current strength, they are just a drop in the ocean among the major powers. At present, they should focus on improving their own cultivation!

As for other matters, we can only leave them for later.

Although Tong Mufeng was somewhat disappointed, he still had a happy expression on his face.

On this trip, he finally gave away the Purple Gold Hammer, a knot that had been lingering in his heart for many years, which can be considered a relief.

Moreover, although he didn't earn the expected million top-grade Xuan Crystals, the more than 300,000 top-grade Xuan Crystals were enough for him to go back and report.

It should be noted that the forging cost of the Purple Gold Hammer is actually less than 100,000 top-grade Xuan Crystals; the main selling point is the fame and reputation of those few weapon-refining masters.

Therefore, he was beaming with joy and in a particularly good mood.

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Next, Li Qingyuan thought he could cultivate quietly for a while and wait for the arrival of the Myriad Treasures Grand Ceremony.

However, Yue Qinghuan and Wang Anran mentioned with great interest that Yuanyang Tower, a top power in Zhongzhou, was about to hold a grand lantern festival every three years.

At that time, geniuses from all sides will gather, and even the most renowned fairies from Zhongzhou will be present. This will undoubtedly be a rare grand event in Zhongzhou.

They earnestly invited Li Qingyuan and Lao Huangniu to come and join in the fun.

Upon hearing this, the old ox became very excited and couldn't wait to go and have some fun.

Although Li Qingyuan was somewhat unwilling, she couldn't refuse them since she often needed their help.

Left with no other choice, he had to nod in agreement.

So, the group rested in seclusion for a day before setting off for the lantern festival.

They traveled by teleportation array, speeding towards the lantern festival venue.

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