Madam, please ascend.

Chapter 297 Soft Persimmon

Yun Yi chuckled, moved again, grabbed the chair covered with spirit beast fur from the envoy, placed it in the center of the hall, and then sat down casually.

He said, "This chair is still the most comfortable."

Enraged at the sight, the envoy silently shot out a willow-leaf-shaped dagger, intending to give the man a taste of his power.

Unfortunately, before the dagger could even get close to Yun Yi, it was pinned to the ground by a sword aura that appeared out of nowhere.

Yun Yi's smile gradually turned cold: "This is a one-time exception, and there will be no next time."

The wine envoy, always eager for a good show, sidled up to the irritation envoy, who was watching coldly from the sidelines, and egged him on, saying, "Your temper is usually the worst, so why are you so good today?"

Qi Shi gestured with his chin: "That person is also a sword cultivator, and much stronger than me. Why should I go and humiliate myself?"

"Tch, it's rare to see you get the short end of the stick."

Qi Shi decided not to make a move today. As a fellow sword cultivator, he had a vague sense of Yun Yi's swordsmanship.

Especially when he saw that sword energy just now, he had a bad feeling that if he fought with him, his sword heart would probably be cut to pieces.

Yun Yi crossed his legs, his previous "innocent" demeanor completely gone.

The treasurer, unable to bear it any longer, chose to test the waters second, unleashing his treasured fan. However, before he could even take the stage, he was shot to the ground by a small emerald sword.

That wasn't enough. Although the wine envoy didn't make a move, a snow-white sword intent still rushed over.

In his haste, he could only use the wine gourd in his hand to defend himself, but the gourd was pierced through, leaving a very neat little hole from which the wine kept flowing out.

The wine connoisseur was both heartbroken and angry, and he cursed, "I haven't even made a move yet, why are you attacking me too?"

Yun Yi laughed and said, "One person, one sword, that's fair."

Seeing that the envoy was about to make another move, Yun Yi said to him, "The first sword is a greeting gift. If you make another move, then it will be a matter of life and death. This is my rule."

Suddenly, the envoy sensed something and discovered two sword marks beside his feet, which blocked his path to attack.

The cross-shaped sword mark exuded a sharp edge, as if saying, "If you dare to move, I will kill you."

Suddenly, applause rang out inside the room. Wen Daoxian praised repeatedly, "Brother Yun's swordsmanship is truly extraordinary and has broadened our horizons."

This guy really knows how to get close to people; in the blink of an eye, he's "Brother Yun" again.

Although Yun Yi was in a lower position, his aura was even stronger when he looked up at Wen Daoxian.

He wore a smile, yet possessed an imposing presence that silenced the four envoys in the room.

Having experienced Yun Yi's superior skills firsthand, the four men, though still angry, no longer held any contempt for him. What had appeared to be a mere flick of the finger and a sword strike, they could sense the power of a true life-or-death struggle.

It's probably just a matter of one sword strike.

Once one's cultivation reaches the Void Returning stage, the amount of spiritual power and divine sense is no longer the key to determining the outcome of a battle. The real dividing line is whoever can find their own Great Dao and get closer to it.

Under Wang Shenlai's tutelage, Yun Yi's swordsmanship was different from that of ordinary people.

Others struggle to find the Great Dao, but Yun Yi has encountered too many Great Daos, yet he still finds them lacking in uniqueness.

Yun Yi said, "I've seen through Brother Wen's bargaining chips. Shouldn't we get down to business now?"

Wen Daoxian's expression changed, and he waved his hand. The four envoys, representing wine, women, wealth, and power, all left. Before leaving, the envoy of women glared at Yun Yi.

The once bustling lobby suddenly became empty, but this time it inexplicably exuded a chill.

Wen Daoxian said, "As expected of the Right Sword Attendant of Burial Sword Valley, his skills and knowledge are both remarkable."

Yun Yi calmly said, "Since you know that I come from the Demon Sect, you should know that the Burial Sword Valley has now occupied the lands of the Bliss Sect and the Heavenly Crippled Sect, and has even obtained the secret treasure of the Joyful Union Sect."

"Of course I know, that's why I invited Brother Yun here to discuss cooperation." "Cooperation has prerequisites, such as... whether you are qualified."

Wen Daoxian's voice grew colder: "Then, my virtuous brother, do you think I am qualified?"

Yun Yi looked up slightly at the person on the dragon throne, "Relying solely on wine, women, wealth, and the Tianhai Treasure Ship is probably not enough."

"How about adding the Wen family as well?"

"You really are from the Wen family."

Cultivation families are another force to be reckoned with, besides the righteous and demonic paths. They have far-reaching plans and do not directly align themselves with any particular faction. For example, the Tianyuan Chamber of Commerce belongs to the Jiang family. Not only does the Chamber of Commerce have branches all over the Nine Provinces, but they have even opened the Drunken Immortal Pavilion in Dong'an City.

The Wen family is no ordinary family either; the renowned Liuxian Inn is one of their properties. In that case, it's no wonder Wen Daoxian could so easily command magical artifacts like the Heavenly Sea Treasure Ship.

Yun Yi asked, "I'm a little curious, what does the Wen family want in the Demon Capital?"

Now that the matter was out in the open, Wen Daoxian stopped hiding his intentions and said directly, "Brother, you should have heard that my Wen family loves collecting rare and exotic animals."

"I've heard about it; after all, the manager of Liuxian Inn is a Pixiu."

"That's right. The Demon Capital must contain many bloodlines of the ancient demon race. That's why I'm here."

Yun Yi then asked, "The Wen family wouldn't be planning to wipe them all out in one fell swoop, would they?"

Wen Daoxian replied, "The more the better, but there is one demonic beast among them that I am determined to obtain."

Which one?

"White Pond."

Yun Yi was startled upon hearing this. Bai Ze was an ancient auspicious beast with a name and surname. Legend has it that it had a tiger's head, a dragon's body, white hair, and deer antlers. Seeing this auspicious beast could prolong life and increase one's fortune, but no one knew the actual effects.

Originally, I thought that the Pixiu in Liuxian Inn was already extremely rare, but I didn't expect that the Wen family wanted to take in even more ancient monsters.

"May I inquire how many demonic beasts the Wen family has collected so far?"

Wen Daoxian, without changing his expression, replied, "Nearly a thousand kinds."

Why is the Wen family acting this way?

"I can't tell you this, my dear brother. The information I revealed earlier was only because you have some connection with Senior Wang Shenlai."

Yun Yi recalled that Wang Shenlai had been eating and drinking for free at Liuxian Inn, and thought that his master was indeed related to the Wen family.

He said, "Since Brother Wen is so generous, I can be frank with you. I have no interest in those demonic beasts; I'm just going to the Demon Capital to join in the fun."

Wen Daoxian clearly didn't believe it: "Is this really true?"

"At least for now, it seems true. But who knows if there are any peerless treasures in the Demon Capital? When the treasures appear, my purpose may change."

“Brother Yun’s point is valid.”

"However, I have no interest in those demonic beasts and will not compete with you for them."

Wen Dao breathed a sigh of relief. "That would be for the best. In that case, why don't we join forces and each get what we need?"

Seeing that Yun Yi was wavering, he continued to persuade him, "There is Feng Mo on the righteous path. I think that once you run into him, even you, my brother, will not fare well."

"What does Brother Wen mean?"

"Brother, help me search for Bai Ze. If you succeed, the Wen family will reward you handsomely. In return, the Great Wind Alliance in the Demon Capital is willing to join forces with the Demon Sect."

After saying this, the two looked at each other in silence for a long time, and then suddenly smiled at each other.

(End of this chapter)