NOVEL NEXT Chapter 1378: I Heard You Were Looking for Me?
Xiao Ying did not immediately stand up and step aside like the others.
He remained expressionless, still kneeling there.
"Palace Master Xiao Ying, you may stand up now," Domain Master Xin Bian frowned slightly, lowered his voice, and said to Xiao Ying.
This Gui Zhen God Lord has quite a volatile temper. Even if you've paid tribute, if you upset him, he might just kill you outright.
"God Lord, I have something to say!" Xiao Ying seemed oblivious to Xin Bian's words and spoke up.
"Speak!" Gui Zhen God Lord's eyelids moved slightly.
"God Lord demands a tribute every ten years, and the amount of resources requested is a burden for us. The Luli Divine Domain is merely a low-level divine domain. My Luo Jiu Divine Palace, along with the Winter Divine Palace and Radiant Sun Divine Palace, can be considered the largest forces in the Luli Divine Domain. Yet, it remains extremely difficult to produce ten billion first-level divine crystals every ten years," Xiao Ying said forcefully.
To produce ten billion first-level divine crystals every ten years.
For the Luo Jiu Divine Palace, this is not a problem temporarily. Hundreds of years ago, the Luo Jiu Divine Palace acquired a large quantity of resources from the Heavenly Extinction Divine Palace, and their resource reserves are quite abundant.
However, these resources are meant to strengthen the Luo Jiu Divine Palace, to be used by countless disciples for cultivation, not to be offered as tribute to Gui Zhen God Lord.
"What do you mean by this, old fellow?" Gui Zhen God Lord's eyes flickered as he looked at Xiao Ying and asked.
"I hope Gui Zhen God Lord can reduce the amount of resources we need to offer as tribute," Xiao Ying said bravely.
Honestly, Xiao Ying could not remain indifferent in the presence of Gui Zhen God Lord.
He is a notorious killer, a being who can murder on a whim. Xiao Ying knows that he cannot resist even a single finger of Gui Zhen God Lord with his capabilities.
But today, he chose to speak these words.
"So, you're dissatisfied with the amount of tribute I'm asking for?" A faint killing intent flowed from Gui Zhen's eyes.
A chill spread carrying a sense of fear, causing the temperature between heaven and earth to seemingly drop significantly.
"I dare not!" Xiao Ying quickly lowered his head, responding.
"Hahaha... dare not?" Gui Zhen laughed heartily.
"You're quite bold! To dare bargain with me!"
"Good! Very good! Since you're dissatisfied with the amount of tribute, I'll fulfill you. Starting from now, your Luo Jiu Divine Palace must deliver fifty billion first-level divine crystals each time!" Gui Zhen God Lord's tone suddenly turned stern, and waves of power rippled from his body.
Xiao Ying's face changed drastically.
He couldn't withstand this power; his entire body felt as if it could collapse at any moment.
"Fifty billion first-level divine crystals in ten years! That shouldn't be difficult for the Luo Jiu Divine Palace! I heard you Luo Jiu Divine Palace acquired wealth accumulated by the Heavenly Extinction Divine Palace over tens of millions of years! For the tribute in ten years, you'd better be ready to pay me fifty billion divine crystals!" Gui Zhen's face was full of a vicious grin.
"God Lord..." Xiao Ying's face was dark.
"Shut up! Dare to speak one more word, and I'll kill you!" Gui Zhen shouted fiercely.
The Martial Artists in the plaza all shuddered. Xiao Ying was at the forefront, with a pale face; he felt the divine power in his Divine Sea condensing, unable to flow.
Gui Zhen God Lord's aura was terrifying!
"Gui Zhen God Lord!"
At this moment, a gentle yet lazy voice gradually floated down from the sky.
"Hmm?" Gui Zhen raised his gaze, looking skyward, where a gloomy light gathered in his eyes.
He saw a blue figure approaching from the sky. This figure smoothly reached the air above the Domain Lord Mansion plaza.
Gui Zhen's heart stirred.
This realm, under his law, should have been impenetrable. The blue figure seemed unhindered, reaching the plaza's airspace. This was enough to prove this person's possessing God Lord-level capabilities.
To encounter a Martial Artist of God Lord level in a low-level divine domain.
Gui Zhen sat there, his lips slightly lifted, his eyes fixed on the approaching blue figure.
"Huh?"
"Is this... Jing Yan?" Soon, as Gui Zhen recognized Jing Yan's appearance, his gaze shifted.
He had previously seen an image of Jing Yan.
This young Martial Artist in a blue robe matched the image of Jing Yan he had seen.
Wasn't it said Jing Yan went to the Land of Descent in the Chaos? How could he be here? Could it be he never went?
Gui Zhen God Lord, of course, knew about the Land of Descent. He knew that entering was easy, but exiting was difficult. Martial Artists who enter often can't come back.
He came to the Luli Divine Domain seeking Jing Yan's Alchemy and, knowing Jing Yan went to the Land of Descent, felt utterly disappointed, knowing he wouldn't likely return. If he knew Jing Yan hadn't gone, perhaps he wouldn't be so excessive.
Jing Yan himself possesses combat power comparable to a God Lord, has remarkable alchemy ability as a High-level Divine Pill Master, and is a direct disciple of Zhan Yue God Emperor. These identities make Gui Zhen take him seriously.
If he had known Jing Yan hadn't gone to the Land of Descent, he might have shown Jing Yan some respect, not been so forceful and domineering in the Luli Divine Domain.
"Jing Yan?" Palace Master Xiao Ying also saw Jing Yan, his eyes widening, his mouth opening.
"Is it Jing Yan?"
"Jing Yan has returned?"
The Domain Master Xin Bian and the many Martial Artists present all saw Jing Yan, each showing surprised expressions.
In fact, there were many here who harbored resentment not only towards Gui Zhen God Lord but also towards Jing Yan. To them, Gui Zhen God Lord was attracted by Jing Yan. If not for Jing Yan, Gui Zhen God Lord wouldn't have come to the Luli Divine Domain, and they wouldn't have to suffer this burden.
Jing Yan glanced at Gui Zhen God Lord, then looked at his kneeling senior brother Xiao Ying.
With a wave of his hand, a stream of divine power lifted Senior Brother Xiao Ying.
"Jing Yan, you didn't go to the Chaos?" Xiao Ying looked at Jing Yan and asked.
"Senior Brother, let's talk later," Jing Yan smiled at Senior Brother Xiao Ying, then focused his attention back on Gui Zhen.
He noticed the pools of red blood in front of Gui Zhen God Lord. The air carried a faint scent of blood. Clearly, not long ago, Gui Zhen had killed someone.
"Gui Zhen God Lord, I heard you were looking for me?" Jing Yan asked in a low voice, addressing Gui Zhen God Lord.
"Hahaha, Alchemist Jing Yan, you've been hard to find! I visited the Vast Smoke Divine Realm and came to the Luli Divine Domain, yet couldn't find you. I didn't expect you'd suddenly appear today," Gui Zhen laughed.