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Chapter 6020 The Messenger Has Arrived
“Gentlemen,”
Yu Wuji spoke slowly, his voice echoing in the secret chamber, “Let’s put this matter aside for now. Just tighten your surveillance on Xiuge. As long as he doesn’t hurt Ranran and doesn’t leave Xiuge, then let him be. Right now, there are more important things.”
He paused for a moment, a cold glint flashed in his eyes: “The divine messenger, as usual, will arrive in three days to collect this season’s offerings and soul crystals.”
The elders’ expressions became a bit strange upon hearing the words “soul crystal.”
They all know what it is and what its origins mean.
Although the order was carried out by Fei Qing and the Tu brothers, it was ultimately given by the prefect, and they were more or less aware of it.
“Host, this time it’s a soul crystal…” The elder in charge of the house’s treasury hesitated before speaking.
The newly acquired Soul Refining Crystal, numbered Jiaxu 73, from Luohunpo is still sealed in a secret vault.
Yu Wuji’s eyes lit up, and after thinking for a moment, he said, “When the envoy arrives, greet him with the highest honor. As for the Soul Crystals… just say that after the last gathering, the formation experienced some fluctuations, causing the Soul Crystals to become unstable and their quality substandard. They are currently being strengthened and refined, and their delivery will need to be delayed.”
Payment delayed?
The elders exchanged confused glances. This had never happened before!
The gods have strict time and quality requirements for collecting soul crystals. Delaying the handover is tantamount to defying the gods’ rules!
How could the messenger just let this happen?
“Oh my God, this… might make the messenger angry.”
An elder expressed his concerns.
“Angry?”
Yu Wuji sneered, “In the past hundred years, has the quantity and quality of soul crystals offered by my Jade Immortal Palace ever been lacking in the slightest?”
“If this was just an accident, I’ll explain it clearly and offer compensation. Do you think they’ll destroy my Jade Immortal Mansion because of this? Perfect, I’ll also use this opportunity to test the limits of their patience and reactions.”
He paused for a moment, his gaze sweeping over everyone, his tone carrying a deeper meaning: “Also, pass on the order that when the envoy arrives in three days, the guards in Xiuge… can be slightly relaxed. Especially the patrols along the several hidden paths leading to the treasury area, adjust the timing accordingly.”
After hearing this, the elders were initially shocked, then suddenly realized what was going on, and their expressions changed drastically!
Did the Palace Master… deliberately create an opportunity for David to contact the Divine Race envoy?!
Even… justifying his actions against the messenger?
This is just playing with fire!
No, this is dancing on the edge of a cliff!
If the gods were to find out that the Jade Immortal Palace had deliberately allowed or even colluded with outsiders to target the envoy, it would be a disaster!
“Lord, please reconsider!” some elders hastened to advise.
“I have made up my mind.”
Yu Wuji waved his hand, interrupting them, his face revealing a cruel and expectant look, almost like a gambler. “In extraordinary times, extraordinary measures must be taken. Whether this David is a jinx or a variable depends on how much trouble he can cause this time.”
“If he really had the ability to severely injure or even kill that divine envoy… perhaps, the future of my Jade Immortal Palace would be different.”
He stared at Xiuge, his eyes filled with a complicated and hard to read expression.
My daughter, this time, your father may have to risk everything, including your lover and even the entire Jade Immortal Palace, in a world-shaking gamble.
Victory opens up endless possibilities; defeat brings total destruction.
…
Three days passed so quickly.
The Jade God Palace was decorated with lanterns and colorful ribbons, but the atmosphere felt strangely tense.
The gate of the mansion was wide open, and Yu Wuji personally led several core elders to stand solemnly outside the gate and wait.
As the sun rose high in the sky, the melodious cry of a phoenix was heard from the horizon.
A magnificent chariot, pulled by three incredibly fast snow-white jade phoenixes, and surrounded by dozens of divine guards wearing silver armor and exuding an aura of authority, broke through the clouds and slowly landed in front of the Jade God Palace.
The carriage curtain was lifted, and a handsome young man with a somewhat arrogant and sinister face, wearing a moon-white robe adorned with stars, slowly descended.
He looked no more than twenty years old, but his cultivation level was God Rank Six!
He was surrounded by a faint aura of purity, and his eyes looked disdainful, as if everyone in front of him were just ants.
He is Yun Ting, a divine messenger who came to the Jade God Palace to collect offerings.
“Welcome, Envoy Yun Ting.”
Yu Wuji stepped forward, cupping his hands in respect.
Yun Ting muttered softly, glanced at Yu Wuji and the others, then went straight into the mansion without lingering, as if he had returned to his own home.
“Master Yu, my time is limited. Are the offerings and soul crystals ready?”
Yu Wuji quickly followed, smiling respectfully, “The envoy has traveled a long way. The offerings have been prepared, and a banquet has been set up in the palace to welcome the envoy. It’s just that the soul crystal… encountered a slight accident.”
“One?”
Yun Ting paused for a moment, turned to look at Yu Wuji, his eyes slightly cold, “An unexpected surprise?”
Yu Wuji looked worried and explained, “After the last gathering, the formation in the Slope of Fallen Souls experienced a brief fluctuation for some reason, which affected the stability of the soul crystal condensation.”
“To ensure its quality, we have no choice but to further strengthen and refine it, which will take a few more days to complete. Please give us a few more days, envoy. Once the quality of the soul crystal meets our standards, we will personally deliver it to the Hall of Divine Punishment and apologize to Your Majesty.”
Yun Ting stared at Yu Wuji for a few seconds, then suddenly smiled, but there was no warmth in his smile: “Master Yu, you have led Yuxian City for so many years and have always been reliable. This time… it really surprised me.”
“Okay, since there’s a reason, a few more days is fine. However, this banquet is canceled, as I have to go to the next location. After checking and presenting the offerings, I will depart immediately.”
He seemed reasonable, but a glimmer of doubt and coldness shone through his eyes.
He didn’t fully believe Yu Wuji’s reasoning.
But right now, in the Yuxian Mansion territory, he didn’t want to cause unnecessary trouble.
After accepting the offering, leave immediately. It’s not too late to send someone to investigate this unexpected soul crystal later.
“Yes, yes, the offerings have been prepared in the warehouse. Please come and check, sir.”
Yu Wuji felt a slight chill in his heart, knowing that the envoy was not easily fooled, but he remained respectful on the surface.
The group then turned towards the treasury room.