Chapter 872

Chapter 872: The Deal

“Please, if the Heavenly Way’s Will source in our South Mountain Realm isn’t enough, the little Immortal Realm we’ve just nurtured will collapse,” the Red Lotus Respected Elder said, tears welling up in her eyes, her expression suggesting that now was the time to make any excessive demands.

“But what does this have to do with me?”

“If the Heavenly Way’s Will source is lacking, why don’t you just take it? With three supreme beings like you, is there any middle thousand world you can’t conquer?” Xu Fan replied, acting as if it wasn’t his problem.

In a stable situation, nothing could motivate Xu Fan to put in extra effort.

“There are only a few middle thousand worlds near our South Mountain Realm that hold a grudge against us, and we can’t handle them.”

“So we’re asking the Friend of the Myriad Paths for help. Once it’s done, we’ll only take half of the Heavenly Way’s Will,” the Red Lotus Respected Elder pleaded.

Xu Fan shook his head again.

“I don’t lack Heavenly Way’s Will source or spirit ore, so I’m not inclined to move right now,” Xu Fan said lightly.

“Do you have some hidden reason for refusing?” the Red Lotus Respected Elder asked, a flicker of understanding in her eyes. No wonder even someone as charming as her couldn’t sway this man.

“No, I’m just lazy.”

“……”

“What would it take for you to help us?” the Red Lotus Respected Elder tried again, using her charm.

Just as Xu Fan was growing impatient, Ming Kong arrived unexpectedly.

“Bring him over quickly!” Xu Fan said urgently.

Responding to Xu Fan’s tone, Lord Grape immediately teleported Ming Kong over.

Hearing that Elder Number One of the Elder Council was coming, the Red Lotus Respected Elder’s eyes lit up.

They had some intelligence in the Feiyu Realm and knew that a little middle thousand world had been discovered a few years ago.

A teleportation formation appeared outside the pavilion.

Ming Kong stepped out, dressed in white robes, his demeanor calm and composed.

“Greetings, Grand Elder. Greetings, Red Lotus Respected Elder,” Ming Kong said with a smile, familiar with the Red Lotus Respected Elder.

“Elder Ming Kong, is there anything the Elder Council urgently needs right now?” Xu Fan asked with a smile.

“There’s plenty we need!” Ming Kong replied, unsure of Xu Fan’s meaning.

“Our South Mountain Realm has a secret technique for nurturing little Immortal Realms. Would Elder Ming Kong be interested?” the Red Lotus Respected Elder asked, her eyes sparkling with hope.

Hearing about the secret technique, Ming Kong’s expression showed clear interest.

“If the Red Lotus Respected Elder has time, why not visit the Elder Council headquarters?” Ming Kong invited.

“No need. You can discuss it here. I’ll provide the space,” Xu Fan said.

“I came here to gather the secret technique for forming a little Immortal Realm. I wanted to use Lord Grape to deduce a faster method,” Ming Kong explained.

“Lord Grape won’t be much help. Without foundational data, deduction is too difficult. You have what you need here; discuss it between yourselves,” Xu Fan said before vanishing.

The Red Lotus Respected Elder and Ming Kong exchanged glances.

Meanwhile, Xu Fan was off fishing on the Ten Thousand-Mile Giant Lake.

“Where did Yulun go?” Xu Fan asked, holding his fishing rod.

“He followed the star to the Extreme Void Domain, saying he found a fun place,” Grape answered.

“Looks like I’ll have to go fishing alone.”

A day later, the Red Lotus Respected Elder left.

Ming Kong arrived at Xu Fan’s fishing spot.

“How did your talk go?” Xu Fan asked with a smile.

“I sold the source of the little Thousand Heaven World,” Ming Kong said casually.

“I thought you’d be reluctant to part with it.”

“I was, but they offered too much to refuse.”

“And from the secret technique she provided, it seems the Feiyu Realm has already met the conditions to form a little Immortal Realm,” Ming Kong added.

Though he was satisfied with the deal, he couldn’t shake the feeling that Xu Fan had somehow outsmarted him.

“With this transaction, as long as the Elder Council can absorb these resources, their power will increase several times over,” Ming Kong said.

“Then I can confidently lead the entire sect to ascend to the Immortal Realm,” Xu Fan replied, sounding relaxed.

“Don’t you want to know what the deal was?” Ming Kong asked.

“I don’t care to know; it’s obvious what your Elder Council lacks,” Xu Fan said, waving his hand dismissively.

“Three artifact great masters, three alchemy grandmasters, three Universe Ships with their corresponding cultivators, 100 celestial tools, including 15 graded ones.”

“Countless top-tier spirit ores for celestial tools, spiritual herbs, and Spiritual Treasures.”

“Five million Immortal Jade, and…”

As Ming Kong listed the items, Xu Fan wore a blank expression, as if he couldn’t care less.

“Grand Elder, do you think it was worth it?” Ming Kong asked with a grin.

“Hard to say, but it seems like you came out ahead,” Xu Fan replied, turning his attention back to fishing, clearly uninterested in continuing the conversation.

“Grand Elder, could you help us deduce the secret technique for forming a little Immortal Realm? I know you were just brushing off the Red Lotus Respected Elder earlier,” Ming Kong said with a chuckle.

Originally, the Elder Council had planned to use a crude method to form the little Immortal Realm, but Ming Kong had suddenly remembered Xu Fan’s expertise and decided to seek his help, not expecting such a fruitful outcome.

“Sure, I’ll work on deducing a secret technique for nurturing a little Immortal Realm when I have time,” Xu Fan said.

“Thank you, Grand Elder.”

At that moment, Xu Fan suddenly turned his gaze toward the Extreme Void Domain.

“I have something to take care of; feel free to do as you please,” Xu Fan said, then stepped away and vanished from Ming Kong’s sight.

In the most remote region of the cultivation world, in a vast, uninhabited area, a sect floated in the sky, its Immortal Jade steps descending to the ground below.

“Master, I’ll miss you,” Zhang Weiyun said, her voice tinged with reluctance.

“Then why not come to the Immortal Realm with me?” the Mysterious Azure Elder said with a smile.

“But my husband is still here. I’ll ascend with him and visit you then,” Zhang Weiyun replied.

“Your fortune surpasses mine. Before you ascend, I have little left to advise you.”

“You have a kind heart and a powerful spirit body. Stay true to yourself, and the heavens will protect you.”

“Time is short. I must leave now, but we’ll meet again in the Immortal Realm.” The Mysterious Azure Elder gently patted Zhang Weiyun’s head, then stepped onto the Immortal Jade steps with a smile.

Though it was hard to part, ascending to the Immortal Realm was the greater priority.

Just then, a void gate appeared beside them, and Xu Fan stepped through.

While fishing earlier, he had suddenly sensed his wife’s fate in this world and rushed over to investigate.

“Congratulations, Mysterious Azure Elder, on your ascent to the Immortal Realm,” Xu Fan said, offering his congratulations first.

“Thank you, Grand Elder, for coming to witness this. After I leave, I entrust Weiyun to your care,” the Mysterious Azure Elder said.

“Elder, Weiyun is my wife. Of course, I’ll take care of her,” Xu Fan replied with a smile.

Watching the Mysterious Azure Elder ascend filled Xu Fan with immense joy.

His wife, who had been taken from him for so many years, would finally return to his side.

His lonely heart could finally find peace.