"The Seven Realms Sacred Residence?"
Chu Feng truly hadn't expected them to be from the Seven Realms Sacred Residence.
Could it be that the Life Crystal was actually under the control of the Seven Realms Sacred Residence?
Clang—
Before Chu Feng could even exchange a word with Bai Yunqing, two barrier-formed swords materialized before their faces.
"Who sent you here?"
The white-haired woman spoke first, killing intent radiating from every word.
It was clear they were extremely guarded — one wrong answer, and they would strike without hesitation.
In a situation like this, Chu Feng didn't dare be careless. He immediately produced the broken sword the Zhou clan elder had given him.
When the two middle-aged women saw that broken sword, both of them looked somewhat surprised.
They reached out and snatched it to their sides, examining it carefully.
After apparently confirming it was the genuine article, the white-haired woman asked Chu Feng, "Where did you get this sword?"
"The Zhou clan elder sent us here. He gave me this sword as well," Chu Feng answered honestly.
"The Zhou clan elder?"
"Could it be…?"
The two women exchanged a glance, seemingly confirming something further.
"What business did he send you here for?" the white-haired woman asked again. But this time, not only was her killing intent gone — even her tone had softened considerably.
Compared to before, she was practically a different person.
"I need a Life Crystal," Chu Feng said.
"A Life Crystal?"
"Lord Mad Ancestor actually told him about something like this?"
At that moment, the black-haired woman spoke up. She studied Chu Feng carefully, as if trying to find more clues about him.
"What is your name, and what is your relationship with the Zhou clan elder you mentioned?" the white-haired woman asked.
"My name is Chu Feng. I met the Zhou clan elder only once," Chu Feng replied honestly.
"You met him once, and he told you about the Life Crystal?" the black-haired woman asked.
Unlike the white-haired woman's shift in attitude, the black-haired woman remained wary throughout — even somewhat hostile.
"What do you need the Life Crystal for?" the white-haired woman asked.
"To heal my friend," Chu Feng said.
"Your friend is a World Spirit?" the white-haired woman asked.
"Yes," Chu Feng confirmed.
"You call your World Spirit a friend and came all the way here to find a Life Crystal. I can tell this person means a great deal to you."
"But I must warn you — a Life Crystal can only be used after it has been awakened."
"And awakening a Life Crystal is something that is nearly impossible," the white-haired woman said.
Before Chu Feng could respond this time, Bai Yunqing jumped in eagerly: "Senior, we know about that. My big brother has already awakened a Life Crystal before."
"You've awakened a Life Crystal?" Both women's expressions shifted upon hearing this.
"Mm." Chu Feng nodded.
Upon seeing Chu Feng confirm it, the black-haired woman couldn't help but let out a scoff, clearly dismissing the claim outright.
She clearly didn't believe him.
"You've already awakened a Life Crystal, and yet you still can't heal your friend's condition?" the white-haired woman asked.
"My friend's injuries are very severe. I need even more Life Crystals," Chu Feng said.
"You're certain this was given to you by the Zhou clan elder you mentioned?"
"Did he leave any other instructions?" The white-haired woman held up the broken sword and pressed further.
"He said that as long as I brought this here, you would give me the Life Crystals." Chu Feng lied.
Chu Feng didn't like lying, but he could see that they clearly had no intention of handing over the Life Crystals willingly.
Life Crystals were indeed incredibly precious.
But Chu Feng had to obtain them — even if he had to take them by force, he would do so.
For Her Majesty, there was nothing Chu Feng wouldn't do.
Under these circumstances, he didn't mind lying and using the Zhou clan elder's authority to pressure them into giving him the Life Crystals.
And sure enough, after hearing his words, the white-haired woman's expression changed.
"Are you in a hurry?" the white-haired woman asked.
"Very much so," Chu Feng said.
"If that's the case, you may have to go through some risks. Are you willing to bear them?" the white-haired woman asked again.
"I am," Chu Feng said.
"Very well. Wait here for a moment." As the white-haired woman spoke, she shot a glance at the black-haired woman.
The two of them then vanished from the spot together.
They hadn't gone far — they had merely stepped out of Chu Feng's range to speak privately.
"Sister, you want to let this random kid participate in our Seven Realms Sacred Residence's trial?"
"That's a major taboo that violates our rules."
Upon learning the white-haired woman's intentions, the black-haired woman looked thoroughly displeased.
"Sister, let me ask you something."
"If Lord Nian Qing wanted to leave the Seven Realms Sacred Residence, what would we do?" the white-haired woman asked.