Chapter 18: Signing In For 100 Million Flawless Spiritual Stones

"How could Xian Yue have such a huge cultivation power?"

Xian Zhan just couldn't digest the situation. All these years, after traveling through the world while ceaselessly looking for opportunities and self-cultivating himself, he was still not near the Law Manifestation Realm.

It was no easy feat to reach such a status. If Xian Yue was indeed that accomplished, then the what could the Wang family in Kyoto would do. Not just them-but even influential sects from the Southern Domain, such as the Great Xia Dynasty and the Falling Dawn Sect, would crumble into dust before him.

"Law Manifestation Realm. Could the patriarch really be that powerful?" Xian Ruomeng's eyes widened in incredulity. That place was perilous, and she was but a lowly cultivator at the body tempering level. Yet the clan leader was already several leagues ahead of her.

"Xian Yue must have had some extraordinary luck through the years," breathed Xian Zhan. Having someone as scary as Xian Yue in the family was bliss. With a Law Manifestation expert on their side, there was no longer any need to fear the Wang family's revenge.

"If I had time, too, I could reach that level, of course. When I do, the Wang family. " Xian Zhan clenched his fists, deepening his sight until it seemed dark as he made himself into a killer with no mercy. The Wang family planned to eliminate the Xian family as a whole, leaving no one behind. If that is what they intended, he would not show mercy to them either.

After having bidden farewell to Xian Ruomeng, Xian Zhan headed toward the conference hall. Inside it, The Great Elder was holding several animal skin bags and his face was crumpled into confusion. "Are these legendary storage bags?" he asked.

"No," Xiao Chen replied. "These are Universe Bags, much higher-grade than ordinary storage bags. Their inner space is much larger."

"Patriarch, where did you obtain such precious articles?" the Great Elder asked with a sparkling sparkle in his eyes. Such items didn't exist in their clan. Sometimes, they'd seen monks passing through Feihua City carrying storage bags, but never had they met anyone carrying a Universe Bag.

"The starry sky is vast, full of people and treasures. Many things out there don't have owners," replied Xian Yue lightly.

The Great Elder nodded in agreement. Given the patriarch's strength, it was not surprising that he could acquire such rare items. He then opened one of the Universe Bags and a brilliant burst of spiritual light poured forth, instantly revitalizing the Great Elder. Spiritual energy was so intense that every cell of his body seemed to rejuvenate.

"What... What is this?" stammered the Great Elder, his voice barely more than a murmur. His eyes grew wide as he peered inside.

What he saw was nothing short of astounding: an endless pile of top-grade spiritual stones, each one glowing with a crystal-clear luster and free from impurities.

"Clan leader, where did you acquire such amounts of perfect spiritual stones?" The old man in charge of the clan's treasure laughed in dismay. There was a mountain of spiritual stones in front of him-the clan had never seen so much in one place.

"How do I know where you got them? Use them when you need them." Xian Yue said. "There are 100 million perfect spirit stones in these Universe Bags. They should last for a while for the clan."

Xian Yue continued, "From now on, the whole clan will use these flawless stones for cultivation. They're far easier to absorb than the low-grade ones and the energy they contain is much more potent. Use the low-grade stones for trade and daily expenses."

These spirit stones were obtained due to Xian Yue system sign-in that day. He never needed them; why would his family? Allowing them to cultivate with inferior resources would sabotage the good that his system had done for him. Besides, being a peak cultivator, how could he allow his family to use materials considered less desirable?

"Flawless spirit stones?" Xian Zhan's voice came from outside the hall. They were all inside, actually, turned towards where his voice came from. He had interrupted them, he realized. He bowed hastily. "Xian Zhan apologizes for the intrusion."

"From the looks of you, it seems you've rested well," Xian Wu said with a smile.

"Thank you for your concern, Uncle Wu. Xian Zhan is perfectly recovered. I have come to thank the clan leader for rescuing me from life's cliff and for all the efforts he has put into our family."

Xian Zhan bowed deeply. He was glad that the family came out from the recent fracas unscathed. If the outcome was different, he would find it difficult to find peace even if he went to his grave.

"No need for thanks," Xian Yue replied almost gruffly. "It was a small matter."

"Well, I heard a rumor yesterday," Xian Yue continued with a grin. "It seems you've fallen for a woman of considerable standing. Perhaps a marriage proposal is in order?"

Xian Zhan shook his head. "Patriarch, nothing like that. The young master of the Wang family jumped to some conclusions. I met this woman in a secret realm; we exchanged a few words-that's all. The Wang family exaggerated our connection."

"So that's what happened. I had hoped to share a few drinks at your wedding feast!" Xian Yue chuckled, and everyone else joined in.

"Xian Zhan, you seemed quite shocked about flawless spirit stones. Are they that rare in the outside world?" asked the Great Elder, sounding very bewitching.

"Rare is an understatement," Xiao Zhan said. "Spiritual stones are classified into Low, Middle, and High. Above that are flawless stones. One Middle Grade stone is worth a thousand Low Grade, and one High Grade stone equals a thousand Middle Grade. But flawless stones? They're beyond that. Ten thousand High Grade stones equal one flawless stone. And even then, nobody would barter flawless stones—they're far too precious."

"The purer the stone, the more energy it contains, and the easier it is to absorb. This means faster cultivation. Even the Scarlet Moon Sect, one of the Southern Domain's strongest factions, doesn't have access to flawless spirit stones. Only a select few Holy Lands are said to use them, and even they have limited quantities."

Xian Zhan's words shocked all. Among them, the Great Elder who was in charge of the clan's assets was pretty surprised. One hundred million flawless spirit stones? This could never be. It could never be the case for their clan to exhaust this kind of treasure in a lifetime.

"Perhaps the family's discovered some vein of perfect spirit stones?" Xian Zhan mused aloud. "Then we should keep quiet, otherwise, we will become a sheep for all forces in the region."

"That is not what this is," interrupted Xian Wu. "Feihua City's too small for that kind of a vein to be available. Xian Yue got these stones elsewhere."

"From elsewhere?" Xian Zhan widened his eyes in incredulity, but didn't question any further. Instead, he moved on to change the subject. "Clan leader, although I've gone away for so long, I could muster some resources for the family in my travels. I hope they'll do any good."