Chapter 140: Are You Sure You Want This?
Ye Chen was indeed somewhat dissatisfied, even angry.
He had already revealed his identity, and if they didn't believe him, they could have simply asked instead of trying to be clever and probing in their own way.
But they didn't realize they were wasting time.
If the Samsara Wood couldn't replace the Hundred-Pattern Kunwu Wood and Lin Miaoyin remained beyond saving, the Ten Thousand Swords Sect would be guilty even if they were all buried alongside it.
"Sect Morning Hall Master."
However, Mo Daohua seemed oblivious to all this and didn't even consider Ye Chen's feelings. He got up and walked towards Mo Qingqing.
"Brother Mo."
Sect Master Mo Daohua was all smiles.
The news about the Samsara Wood was something he and Mo Daohua had discussed. If the Ten Thousand Swords Sect could truly produce an item satisfactory to the Grand Hall Master, Sect Master Mo Daohua would gain recognition and likely advance further.
Since it was such an important matter, he treated it with utmost importance. So, when the Ten Thousand Swords Sect extended an invitation, he rushed over without hesitation.
"Has the Grand Hall Master arrived?" Sect Morning Hall Master asked without any pleasantries, eager to know.
"The Grand Hall Master may not have arrived yet, but someone from the Dan Artifact Hall has."
Mo Daohua turned to look at Ye Chen and the others, while Sect Morning Hall Master also glanced over, seemingly scrutinizing.
"Are you the people sent by the Grand Hall Master?" Sect Morning Hall Master asked cautiously, not recognizing the two and unable to confirm their identities.
"Yes and no. Haven't you asked the Grand Hall Master yet?" Wu Qingxue said sharply, her frustration evident.
She also noticed that the Ten Thousand Swords Sect didn't believe their identities and had delayed time until Sect Morning Hall Master arrived.
Little did they know, their time was precious.
Ye Chen had pushed himself day and night to reach Yimu, racing against time. Yet the Ten Thousand Swords Sect wasted time like this.
A reprimand from Ye Chen made Sect Morning Hall Master and Mo Daohua visibly tense, and a hint of anger flickered in their expressions.
Especially Mo Daohua.
At the moment, it was the Dan Artifact Hall that needed the Samsara Wood, not them begging the Ten Thousand Swords Sect. Did these two forget who was asking whom?
They dared to be so arrogant.
"If you're from the Dan Artifact Hall, then it's the misunderstanding." Mo Daohua responded coldly.
Their attitude annoyed him, and now they wanted Sect Morning Hall Master to personally negotiate. If they couldn't get the Samsara Wood, then Sect Morning Hall Master wouldn't even think of taking it.
"Are you sure about this?" Ye Chen spoke up, his voice low and filled with anger.
"Humph, I am sure!" Mo Daohua snorted. In this situation, they dared to be so arrogant, as if they were begging the Dan Artifact Hall to take the Samsara Wood.
He wanted to see who was begging whom.
These two would never take away the Samsara Wood.
Both sides' firm attitudes made Sect Morning Hall Master smile bitterly.
If these two were really sent by the Grand Hall Master and they clashed with the Ten Thousand Swords Sect, it would be hard to explain, let alone make further progress.
So, he smiled and said, "Gentlemen, the matter of the Samsara Wood concerns the Grand Hall Master. If you are indeed his representatives, please prove your identities. Trust between the Ten Thousand Swords Sect and the Dan Artifact Hall is crucial."
Sect Morning Hall Master tried to mediate the situation, smiling at Mo Daohua.
The latter didn't refute, obviously wanting to confirm their identities.
After all, the Samsara Wood was too crucial for the Ten Thousand Swords Sect.
It could be said to be a matter of life and death for them, and they couldn't afford to be careless.
"If you want me to prove my identity?" Ye Chen looked at Sect Morning Hall Master and Mo Daohua, his voice still low.
Mo Daohua remained silent, while Sect Morning Hall Master smiled and said, "If the friend can prove it, it would be best."
Ye Chen waved his hand, and a beam of light shot out, causing Sect Morning Hall Master to tense up, thinking Ye Chen was attacking out of anger. Instinctively, he reached out and caught the light, his face filled with anger.
But as he lowered his head, the anger dissipated, replaced by awe and shock.
In his hand was a jade plaque with a small character engraved on it – "舞" (Wu)!
He knew exactly what this jade plaque symbolized.
It was the identity token of the Grand Hall Master, holding this jade plaque was like holding Wu Qingxue herself.
"Yiyou Sect Morning Hall Master, I pay my respects to you, sir."
Sect Morning Hall Master dared not show any negligence and hurriedly knelt down.
Even if he didn't know who the two people in front of him were, just the presence of this jade plaque was enough to make him kneel and pay his respects.
Sect Morning Hall Master's actions made Mo Daohua, Mo Li, and Mo Qingqing tremble.
These two were from the Dan Artifact Hall.
Now that their identities were confirmed, they could finally relax.
"If it is indeed the people from the Dan Artifact Hall, then what happened before was a misunderstanding." Mo Daohua's face was full of smiles. The fierce expression from just a moment ago had disappeared, replaced by a soft smile as if he was flipping through a book.
There was no way, the Ten Thousand Swords Sect needed the Dan Artifact Hall, so he had to yield.
However, he wanted to yield, but Ye Chen didn't agree.
"I originally wanted to give the Ten Thousand Swords Sect a chance, but now, I've changed my mind. If the Ten Thousand Swords Sect can't produce what I want, I won't let you off easily."
Ye Chen's voice was cold.
This made Mo Daohua and the others' expressions change dramatically.
"Friend, this..." Mo Daohua's expression changed.
Ye Wujin's words were not just about his personal attitude; they represented the Dan Artifact Hall's stance. They couldn't afford to provoke them.
Originally, they wanted to use the Samsara Wood to gain favor with Wu Qingxue.
Little did they know that the situation would change so quickly.
This was something they had never expected.
"Friend, the matter of the Samsara Wood is crucial to the Grand Hall Master. If the two friends are indeed representatives sent by the Grand Hall Master, please prove your identities. The Ten Thousand Swords Sect also believes that it wouldn't intentionally cause trouble."
Sect Morning Hall Master tried to mediate the situation, smiling at Mo Daohua.
The latter didn't refute, obviously wanting to confirm their identities.
After all, the Samsara Wood was too crucial for the Ten Thousand Swords Sect.
It could be said to be a matter of life and death for them, and they couldn't afford to be careless.
"If you want me to prove my identity?" Ye Chen looked at Sect Morning Hall Master and Mo Daohua, his voice still low.
Mo Daohua remained silent, while Sect Morning
Hall Master smiled and said, "If the friend can prove it, it would be best."
Ye Chen waved his hand, and a beam of light shot out, causing Sect Morning Hall Master to tense up, thinking Ye Chen was attacking out of anger. Instinctively, he reached out and caught the light, his face filled with anger.
But as he lowered his head, the anger dissipated, replaced by awe and shock.
In his hand was a jade plaque with a small character engraved on it – "舞" (Wu)!
He knew exactly what this jade plaque symbolized.
It was the identity token of the Grand Hall Master, holding this jade plaque was like holding Wu Qingxue herself.
"Yiyou Sect Morning Hall Master, I pay my respects to you, sir."
Sect Morning Hall Master dared not show any negligence and hurriedly knelt down.
Even if he didn't know who the two people in front of him were, just the presence of this jade plaque was enough to make him kneel and pay his respects.
Sect Morning Hall Master's actions made Mo Daohua, Mo Li, and Mo Qingqing tremble.
These two were from the Dan Artifact Hall.
Now that their identities were confirmed, they could finally relax.
"If it is indeed the people from the Dan Artifact Hall, then what happened before was a misunderstanding." Mo Daohua's face was full of smiles. The fierce expression from just a moment ago had disappeared, replaced by a soft smile as if he was flipping through a book.
There was no way, the Ten Thousand Swords Sect needed the Dan Artifact Hall, so he had to yield.
However, he wanted to yield, but Ye Chen didn't agree.
"I originally wanted to give the Ten Thousand Swords Sect a chance, but now, I've changed my mind. If the Ten Thousand Swords Sect can't produce what I want, I won't let you off easily."
Ye Chen's voice was cold.
This made Mo Daohua and the others' expressions change dramatically.
"Friend, this..." Mo Daohua's expression changed.
Ye Wujin's words were not just about his personal attitude; they represented the Dan Artifact Hall's stance. They couldn't afford to provoke them.
Originally, they wanted to use the Samsara Wood to gain favor with Wu Qingxue.
Little did they know that the situation would change so quickly.
This was something they had never expected.
"In ten breaths, produce the Samsara Wood, or I'll take it myself." Ye Chen waved his hand, issuing a direct command.
Mo Daohua's heart trembled again.
Ye Chen's words were not just his personal stance; behind him stood Wu Qingxue, representing the entire Dan Artifact Hall. They had no strength to resist.
Originally, they wanted to use the Samsara Wood to gain favor with Wu Qingxue.
Little did they know that the situation would change so quickly.
This was something they had never expected.
"In ten breaths, produce the Samsara Wood, or I'll take it myself." Ye Chen waved his hand, issuing a direct command.
Mo Daohua's heart trembled again.
Ye Chen's words were not just his personal stance; behind him stood Wu Qingxue, representing the entire Dan Artifact Hall. They had no strength to resist.