He had never expected such a result.
Those were fragments of the Sword of Ancestral Gods!
Even if the fragments of the Sword of Ancestral Gods held no practical use, their symbolic significance was still enormously important.
Seven fragments, each safeguarded by one of the seven great divine sects, passed down through a thousand years—and
What on earth was that sacred medicine? What kind of substance could possibly drive Nangong Xianyin to trade away a fragment of the Sword of Ancestral Gods?
The whole affair was truly baffling.
But the most astonishing thing of all was that Nangong Xianyin had completely dropped her usual demeanor. Gone was all the poise of the Sect Master of the Heavenly Sound Divine Sect. Instead, she bargained with
"Sect Master, please reconsider!"
"Sect Master, we implore you to reconsider. The fragment of the Sword of Ancestral Gods may be useless, but it is not something to be exchanged for just any commodity."
Several sect protectors at her side rushed to urge her upon hearing Nangong Xianyin's words.
They all assumed that Nangong Xianyin must have lost her mind to agree to this exchange with Nie Li.
Five portions of so-called sacred medicine—no one even knew what it was. How could the Sect Master agree to the swap?
"You question my decision?" Nangong Xianyin frowned and cast a glance at the protectors.
Sensing the veiled anger in her tone, the protectors hastily bowed.
"We would not dare."
"It is only that this…"
Nangong Xianyin waved her hand dismissively. "Say no more. I know exactly what I'm doing."
"Yes!" None of the protectors dared speak further.
The sacred medicine obtained previously had only ever been enjoyed by elders of the Heavenly Sound Divine Sect. These protectors had never used it themselves, so they naturally had no idea of its true power.
Nangong Xianyin understood all too well what five portions of sacred medicine meant, which was why she was determined to have it—even at the cost of giving away a fragment of the Sword of Ancestral Gods.
"Sect Master Nangong, a pleasure doing business!" Nie Li said with a faint smile.
Just then, a graceful figure appeared at the entrance of the great hall.
"Nie Li!" The voice carried surprise and elation, a sound so familiar it was etched into his very bones.
Nie Li turned toward the newcomer, a hint of a smile playing at the corner of his lips. It was
The moment she saw Nie Li, a faint blush rose to Xiao Ning'er's cheeks. Seeing him again filled her heart with overwhelming emotion.
The goddess who was usually somewhat reserved and serious suddenly broke into a smile, as warm as a spring breeze brushing across one's face. It was as if the entire world paled in comparison. Xiu Ming lost himself for a moment, and it took him a good while to snap out of it.
Compared to Xiao Ning'er, the women around them—ones who would normally be considered beautiful—suddenly looked like plain, ordinary girls.