Chapter 823 - 279: Martial Alliance
Lin Zheyu did not wait long.
After Lei Yunshu sent out the message, about an hour later, a woman with a cold demeanor and formidable Sword Intent entered the private room.
Lin Zheyu noticed that all members of the Lingxiao Sword Sect shared a remarkably similar temperament, cold and aloof.
"Mr. Lun, this is Mr. Xiao Yu who I mentioned in my communication earlier, the Golden Core belongs to Mr. Xiao."
"Mr. Xiao, this is Mr. Lun Shu from the Lingxiao Sword Sect."
Lei Yunshu introduced with a smile.
"Greetings, Mr. Xiao."
"Greetings, Mr. Lun."
Lin Zheyu and Lun Shu exchanged gestures as a form of greeting.
Lun Shu looked at Lin Zheyu, her cold expression tinged with a hint of hidden excitement.
"May I have the chance to look at the Golden Core, Mr. Xiao?"
Lun Shu suppressed her excitement and asked.
Her voice was somewhat chilly, yet pleasant to the ear.
There are indeed differences between fake cores.
If one can find the Golden Core most suited to oneself, even a fake core can possibly wield power comparable to a true Golden Core.
Lei Yunshu’s message specifically mentioned that the Golden Core Xiao Yu possessed belonged to a powerful ancient Sword Cultivator.
Such a Golden Core, even if obtained from an ancient relic, is difficult to separate from the Demonic Energy and the intent of demons it has integrated with.
Yet it remains far more suitable for her than other treasures.
"Of course."
Lin Zheyu nodded with a smile, flipping his right hand to reveal a round Golden Core.
The moment the Golden Core appeared, Lun Shu’s calm gaze was filled with unrestrained excitement.
She felt the powerful Sword Intent!
It was indeed the Golden Core of an ancient Sword Cultivator!
Seeing the evident excitement in her eyes, Lin Zheyu couldn’t help but smile.
This Mr. Lun, who exudes a cold and proud aura, still couldn’t contain even a bit of excitement.
If Lin Zheyu were a ruthless merchant, it would be all too easy to exploit her.
"Here!"
Lin Zheyu lightly tossed the Golden Core, Lun Shu reached out eagerly, and her Divine Sense began inspecting it immediately.
The more she examined it, the more surprised she became.
"The aura of the Celestial Sword Sect!"
"The relic of this Sect has finally emerged once more!"
Lun Shu felt a surge of excitement within.
The Celestial Sword Sect was one of the top sects of ancient times, and many sword sects today have inherited a significant amount from the Celestial Sword Sect.
Finding the location of such a relic would be a huge accomplishment.
"May I ask where you obtained this Golden Core, Mr. Xiao?"
Lun Shu couldn’t help but ask.
Realizing the question might be offensive, Lun Shu hurriedly added, "I apologize, I mean no offense, it’s just that this relic is extremely important for us Sword Cultivators."
"If you can provide information, I assure you a handsome reward!"
Lun Shu’s tone was very sincere, completely unlike her cold and proud demeanor when they first met.
"I’m afraid Mr. Lun will be disappointed."
"I only obtained this Golden Core by chance, and as for the original source, I’m unaware."
"There’s nowhere to find out now."
Lin Zheyu felt a slight stir within, a touch of helplessness on his face as he shook his head.
The relic seems more significant than expected, Lin Zheyu recalled the aura of those people from before.
If he could find them, perhaps he could find the location of the relic too.
But Lin Zheyu had no plan of disclosing this thought.
A single Golden Core holds such value, one can only imagine the worth of treasures within the relic.
"What a pity."
"Truth be told, this Golden Core is indeed crucial for me, highly suitable for Sword Cultivators."
"Though obtained from an ancient relic and intertwined with demonic will and energy, it still holds considerable value."
"How about this, I’ll offer three top-grade Spirit Stones, what do you think, Mr. Xiao?"
Lun Shu contemplated a moment, and said with some reluctance.
These were stones she had saved for purchasing potent treasures needed for advancing to a fake core.
Lin Zheyu glanced at Lei Yunshu, whose eyes showed a flicker of surprise at the price, seemingly thinking it a bit high.
Seeing Lin Zheyu look over, Lei Yunshu smiled slightly and nodded to him.
"Then we’ll settle on that."
Lin Zheyu nodded.
With Mr. Lun being so generous and naming a high price, Lin Zheyu, not being a heartless merchant, accepted Lun Shu’s offer readily.
"Thank you, Mr. Xiao."
"This is my Lingxi Ball, you’re fortunate, should you acquire another Sword Cultivator’s Golden Core in the future, please contact me, I guarantee a satisfactory price."
Lun Shu handed over the prepared Spirit Stones and Lingxi Ball.
"Certainly, certainly."
Lin Zheyu accepted the Spirit Stones and Lingxi Ball, handing over the Golden Core and his own Lingxi Ball.
More friends mean more opportunities, the Lingxiao Sword Sect has a good reputation, and due to the nature of Sword Cultivators, the sect members are relatively upright.
Making friends with them is a wise choice.
"Wow, such powerful, pure energy, indeed worthy of top-grade Spirit Stones!"
Lin Zheyu sensed the top-grade Spirit Stones he acquired, unable to hold back his amazement.
If these were used for cultivation, his strength would soar as if riding a rocket!
"I have other business to attend to, I must apologize for leaving now, hope to meet again in the future."
Having successfully obtained the Golden Core, Lun Shu eagerly wished to leave, offering a slight apologize as she bowed.
"Mr. Lun’s matters are important, don’t delay them."
Lei Yunshu said quickly.
Lin Zheyu bowed slightly to Lun Shu, smiling as he said, "Then, until we meet again."