NOVPUBXia Yanjie sighed helplessly, "Innate Qi is precious... but for my Xia family, we have more than enough Innate Qi."
The Xia family controlled a real ’Cave Heaven and Blessed Land,’ far surpassing any Spirit Veins owned by Warrior Sects, abundant with Spiritual Energy, covered with Spirit Grass, and never lacking in Innate Qi—a true Holy Cultivation Ground. This was the foundation of the Xia family!
Su Changkong wanting to exchange Innate Qi for an artifact that could strengthen and transform a soul, it was impossible for the Xia family to even consider it.
A smile formed on Xia Yanjie’s face as he said, "Brother Blade, this soul-strengthening artifact is indeed precious, and to let you exchange a Divine Seed for it... of course, is unrealistic."
Su Changkong didn’t speak.
The Divine Seed, whose immense value was known to all, contained real Divine Skills, and even just one Divine Seed could potentially create a Martial Saint. Su Changkong had only seen a Divine Seed in the Chi Dragon Hall, which had been taken by a mysterious woman.
Xia Yanjie then earnestly continued, "Even the Flame Emperor holds you in high regard, Brother Blade, and as you know... with the great tide coming, our Great Flame Empire is in a state of flux, and all manner of evil scum are stirring. We of the Xia family sincerely invite you, Brother Blade, to become a Guest Elder of our family!"
Duanmu Tao, who was listening by the side, couldn’t help but be moved.
The Yan Imperial Family, rulers of the Great Flame Empire, rarely invited someone to become a Guest Elder. To be a Guest Elder of the Xia family was a tremendous honor, allowing one to sit on equal footing with the Xia family’s Elders!
The Xia family was directly inviting Su Changkong to become their Guest Elder!
And the duties expected of a Guest Elder were like those in other sects; they needed to lend a hand when the Xia family was in trouble, and in return, the family would provide compensation, creating a cooperative relationship.
Su Changkong was already a Guest Elder at the Spirit Taoist Sect.
Duanmu Tao understood that Su Changkong was given such consideration because he deserved it. His strength was unfathomable, and his potential was terrifying to the extent that it made one wonder if he was the reincarnation of a Martial Saint!
Such a monster of a strong man would naturally be given the highest regard by the Xia family, who wanted to bring him into their fold!
The last time they had Lian Tianlu invite Su Changkong, he had refused. Now the Xia family was inviting him again.
Xia Yanjie said with utmost sincerity, "Brother Blade, this rare tide is unparalleled in eons, and a powerhouse like you cannot remain uninvolved. Our Xia family’s foundation is quite solid. If we join forces to weather this storm, it would be the best choice!"
"If you, Brother Blade, are willing to become a Guest Elder of our Xia family… then the artifact that strengthens and transforms the soul can be provided with both hands!"
Xia Yanjie’s words also moved Su Changkong.
An artifact that could induce soul transformation was unimaginably valuable, and to attract him, the Xia family was indeed earnest, sparing no expense, willing to directly offer this soul-strengthening artifact to Su Changkong to help him save Hong Zhenxiang!
"The Xia family... has such boldness!"
Duanmu Tao, on the other hand, clicked his tongue in amazement while feeling envious. If such a treasure were given to him, Duanmu Tao would certainly be able to enter the Blade Soul realm, his combat power comparable to a Pseudo-Divine Skill Grandmaster!
But Duanmu Tao also knew that this was the Xia family making an investment, and Su Changkong was worthy of it.
From Feng State City to Central State, Su Changkong had reached such heights in just a short time and might become a Martial Saint in the future. Investing in him now, at a certain cost, would mean reaping many times more benefits if Su Changkong indeed became a Martial Saint in the future!
Su Changkong himself was aware of this, but he couldn’t help but be impressed by the Xia family’s boldness, and what Xia Yanjie said made sense. For one, it would be for Hong Zhenxiang’s sake, and secondly, becoming a Guest Elder of the Xia family and cooperating with each other would actually be beneficial for him too. 𝔫𝖔𝖛𝖕𝖚𝔟.𝖈𝖔𝔪
Since it was difficult to remain uninvolved in the turmoil, allying with the well-founded Xia family could also help him survive the chaos.
At the very least, the fact that the Xia family had managed to rule the Great Flame Empire surely meant there was a real Martial Saint in their midst!
Considering this, Su Changkong nodded slowly: "Since the Xia family values me so much, I am willing to become a Guest Elder for the Xia family."
Seeing Su Changkong nod in agreement, a look of joy appeared on Xia Yanjie’s face. Prior to his visit, the Family Head of the Xia family had instructed him to spare no effort in recruiting Su Changkong, and now it had happened!
Su Changkong, taking risks for an old friend, sought help from the Xia family. From a moral perspective, he was solid, no ingrate, and so the Xia family was willing to offer a precious natural treasure to Su Changkong to save Hong Zhenxiang.
"Elder Blade, I shall take my leave now. Tomorrow I will bring a dose of ’Soul Nurturing Spirit Liquid’ over," Xia Yanjie said, his face beaming with a smile as he took his leave to report back to the Xia family.
After Xia Yanjie left, Su Changkong glanced at Pang Shengwu, who was unconscious. He couldn’t help but feel helpless, as his request for the Xia family to save Hong Zhenxiang was successful, but it also meant he had joined the Xia family’s camp.
However, this wasn’t necessarily a bad thing. With the resources of the Xia family, he could also grow rapidly; it was a mutually beneficial relationship!
When the next day came, Xia Yanjie arrived as promised to meet with Su Changkong at the Demon Suppressing Department.
This time, Xia Yanjie brought a small jade bottle containing a colorless, odorless, almost transparent liquid.
