Chapter 2388

If he were to make a move, calling Lin Moyu here wasn't to kill him.

"Haha, Demon Emperor, I told you this kid has a tough backbone. These tricks of yours won't work."

A light chuckle sounded, breaking the tense atmosphere.

With this voice, the Demon Emperor's pressure also vanished into thin air.

Lin Moyu secretly breathed a sigh of relief in his heart. "As expected, the Third Ancestor has long arrived."

Just as he had guessed, the Third Ancestor had arrived long ago and had been watching the show from the sidelines.

The Demon Emperor's pressure was merely a means to test him.

The Demon Emperor's aura surged as he chuckled, "Little fellow, you are indeed not bad. Such a tough backbone is a first for this Emperor to see in all these years."

The Third Ancestor appeared in the seat below the Demon Emperor, as if he had been there all along. He said to Lin Moyu with a smile, "Kid, come and sit."

Lin Moyu remained motionless, looking at the Third Ancestor. "Third Ancestor, you and I have known each other for many years. If you think this is very fun, then I am sorry, but I have no interest in playing along."

"As for the Demon Emperor, you are a Great Dao Realm powerhouse and deserve respect, but I am naturally stubborn and respond to gentleness, not force."

"Although I do not know why the Demon Emperor invited me here this time, there is no need to speak of it. I have no interest. Let us part ways here."

Having said that, Lin Moyu turned around and left, without looking back at all.

The Demon Emperor had found an out and taken it, but now Lin Moyu did not want to give him that out.

Did they really think he was made of clay? Threatening him when they wanted to, and acting friendly when they wanted to—how could things be so easy in this world?

You care about your pride, and so do I.

As soon as Lin Moyu turned to leave, the Third Ancestor and the Demon Emperor were instantly stunned.

How did this play out differently from what they had imagined?

Originally, they thought of scaring Lin Moyu to let him know the power of the Great Dao Realm.

This way, they could gain the upper hand in the subsequent conversation.

But Lin Moyu was not intimidated at all and simply walked away. At this, the two were dumbfounded. "Wait!"

"Stay your steps!"

The Demon Emperor and the Third Ancestor called out at the same time. The Third Ancestor even went directly in front of Lin Moyu, blocking his path.

Chapter 2991: You Still Have ice-fire dao stones?

The Third Ancestor blocked Lin Moyu's path. "Kid, let's talk things over. Don't be in such a hurry to leave."

Just now, Lin Moyu had stopped referring to himself as a junior, instead repeatedly calling himself "this Lin." This change in address also represented Lin Moyu's mood—he was extremely displeased.

Lin Moyu said, "What else is there to say? You said you invited me over, but as soon as I arrived, you wanted me to kneel, and threatened to kill me if I didn't.

"I indeed have a low realm, but I am not that easy to bully. Among the Outer Domain Celestial Gods, I have also killed a few Great Dao Realm powerhouses. They aren't truly unkillable."

Lin Moyu stated a fact in an extremely calm tone.

He had indeed killed Outer Domain Celestial Gods. Not just Outer Domain Celestial Gods, but he had even killed Great Dao Realm powerhouses.

This also meant he had enough trump cards; anyone wanting to kill him would have to pay a price.

The Third Ancestor chuckled, "Just now was only a misunderstanding. Harmony breeds wealth. Once some misunderstandings are cleared up, everything will be fine."

At this moment, the Demon Emperor also said, "Fellow Daoist Lin, this Emperor was reckless just now. Please do not take offense. This Emperor indeed invited Fellow Daoist Lin here to discuss some matters."

Lin Moyu took a deep breath and said, "Fine, for the sake of the Third Ancestor, let's see what kind of wealth we can breed."

Since the Third Ancestor and the Demon Emperor had lowered their posture, Lin Moyu also took the opportunity to accept the out.

Actually, Lin Moyu didn't want to leave at all. He knew the Demon Emperor and the Third Ancestor wanted to give him a warning blow and didn't really want to kill him, but just wanted to gain the upper hand in the upcoming negotiations.

The Third Ancestor was a businessman; no matter what he did, he possessed the traits of a businessman.

Therefore, Lin Moyu was eighty percent sure that the reason the Demon Emperor did this was because of the Third Ancestor's suggestion.

That was why the Third Ancestor was the first to stop him when he wanted to leave.

In the Third Ancestor's words, they messed up their act and misjudged his character.

He wanted to use his actions to tell them that he was not easy to bully. Although they were Great Dao Realm powerhouses, they shouldn't dream of taking advantage of him.

In this way, he could gain the upper hand in the subsequent negotiations.

Lin Moyu believed his judgment was correct. If the Demon Emperor had really made a move, he was already prepared and not afraid at all.

From Xiahou Yuan's mouth, Lin Moyu roughly knew the Demon Emperor's personality—somewhat impulsive and with a bad temper.

So it wasn't impossible for him to make a move.

But looking at it now, his guesses were all correct.

The Third Ancestor practically dragged Lin Moyu to sit in the seat below the Demon Emperor. "Alright, alright, calm down. Everything can be negotiated."

Lin Moyu said, "Demon Emperor, what is the matter for which you invited me? Please speak directly."

The Demon Emperor's mist swirled. "This Emperor knows that Fellow Daoist Lin has obtained ice-fire dao stones. This Emperor wishes to purchase one from Fellow Daoist Lin."

Indeed, it was for the ice-fire dao stone. Lin Moyu now understood.

The ice-fire dao stone was extremely important to Great Dao Realm powerhouses like the Third Ancestor and the Demon Emperor.

Lin Moyu guessed that Great Dao Realm powerhouses who remained on the Origin Continent, like the Third Ancestor and the Demon Emperor, must have paid some price.

For example, their souls might be damaged, or they might be unable to continue cultivating on the Origin Continent.

And the ice-fire dao stone could cleanse the soul, which meant it could allow them to cultivate on the Origin Continent.

Items like the ice-fire dao stone were definitely incredibly rare, so to them, the ice-fire dao stone was very important.

Lin Moyu had figured this out on his way here and had also estimated the approximate value of the ice-fire dao stone.

Facing the Demon Emperor's request, Lin Moyu asked straightforwardly, "What price is the Demon Emperor prepared to offer?"

The Demon Emperor was very generous. "How many origin crystals does Fellow Daoist Lin need, and of what tier? Just say the word."

Lin Moyu shook his head. "I don't want origin crystals."

The Demon Emperor was stunned for a moment. "Then what does Fellow Daoist Lin want? As long as this Emperor has it, everything can be negotiated."

The Third Ancestor silently turned his head away, not wanting to watch.

These few sentences of dialogue were enough to show that the Demon Emperor was simply not cut out for doing business.

Who reveals their hand to others right at the start?

He didn't even want to listen anymore. He could already imagine Lin Moyu demanding an exorbitant price next.

Lin Moyu thought for a moment and said, "I will list the things I need, and the Demon Emperor can see what you have."

"spiritual materials above the Dao Venerable 4th Realm, origin spirit veins above the fourth tier, the Root of Rebirth from the remains of origin spirit veins above the fourth tier, corpses of powerhouses at the Ninth Realm of Dao Venerable or above, materials with special attributes above the Dao Venerable 7th Realm, Buddhist Clan magic treasures above the Dao Venerable 7th Realm…"

Lin Moyu listed everything he wanted in one breath. Every single item was extremely precious and could not be easily measured by origin crystals.

In other words, these things could not be bought with money.

Even the Demon Emperor, a Great Dao Realm powerhouse, was put in a difficult position at this moment.

The things Lin Moyu wanted were indeed not simple.

His gaze fell upon the Third Ancestor. "Third Ancestor, do you have any of these things?"

As the master of the Lufeng Chamber of Commerce, the Third Ancestor had too many good things in his possession. Although the things Lin Moyu proposed were precious, he actually did have some.

However, just as Lin Moyu said, these things were too precious to be measured by ordinary origin crystals; they had to be bartered.

The only difference between them was that the Third Ancestor knew what good things the Demon Emperor possessed.

The Third Ancestor said, "…I have a Buddhist Clan Dao Venerable 7th Realm magic treasure, which was left behind by a Buddhist Clan Great Dao Realm powerhouse before they ascended to the Great Dao."

The Demon Emperor asked Lin Moyu again, "Fellow Daoist Lin, I wonder if this item is acceptable?"

Lin Moyu nodded. "Yes."

Having confirmed that there was no problem on Lin Moyu's end, the Demon Emperor looked at the Third Ancestor again. "I wonder what the Third Ancestor wants?"

The Third Ancestor smiled, "You know it—ten demon emperor flowers."

The Demon Emperor's mist suddenly froze. "Ten? That is too many."

The Third Ancestor chuckled, "A Buddhist Clan magic treasure above the 7th Realm is not easy to obtain."

The Demon Emperor was clearly reluctant to part with ten demon emperor flowers. Lin Moyu did not know what the demon emperor flower was, but judging by the current situation, it must be a good thing.

A Buddhist Clan magic treasure above the Dao Venerable 7th Realm was indeed hard to come by. After thinking it over repeatedly, the Demon Emperor still made a decision.

The mist surged, and ten strange flowers flew out from within it.

Each flower was over a meter tall and extremely huge.

On each flower grew seven leaves, displaying seven colors.

As soon as the flowers appeared, they emitted a brilliant light. Lin Moyu felt as if he were seeing a seven-colored rainbow.

At the same time, the Third Ancestor took out a lotus magic treasure. As soon as the lotus magic treasure appeared, bursts of Buddhist chanting echoed in the palace. This was also a rare and powerful magic treasure.

After the two inspected the goods and confirmed there were no problems, they exchanged the goods on the spot, completing the transaction.

The Demon Emperor then sent the lotus magic treasure to Lin Moyu. Lin Moyu also took out a sealed ice-fire dao stone. Just like before, they exchanged the items on the spot.

In the blink of an eye, the transactions were completed, and everyone got what they needed.

After obtaining the ice-fire dao stone, the Demon Emperor was clearly somewhat excited, his mist constantly boiling.

At this moment, Lin Moyu suddenly said, "I wonder if the Demon Emperor still wants more ice-fire dao stones."

The Demon Emperor's voice suddenly became heavy. "You still have more?"

The Third Ancestor also looked over in bewilderment. "You still have ice-fire dao stones?"

Chapter 2992: How About We Make a Deal?

The gazes of the Demon Emperor and the Third Ancestor fell upon Lin Moyu at the same time.

Their gazes seemed almost material; if it were an ordinary Dao Venerable, they would have been scared to death by their gazes long ago.

Lin Moyu said, "Naturally, I do!"

As he spoke, he took out another ice-fire dao stone, identical to the previous one.

He guessed that for the two of them to cleanse their souls with the ice-fire dao stone, one might not necessarily be enough.

He had used one before, and after cleansing his soul, the power within the ice-fire dao stone had weakened.

Previously, when Chixin and Lanshan used the ice-fire dao stones to form the grand array, the ice-fire dao stones were also continuously consuming power.

That was why they continuously channeled the power of the Great Dao to replenish the ice-fire dao stones.

From this, it could be seen that the power within the ice-fire dao stone was not infinite, nor could it be easily replenished.

Given the strength of the Demon Emperor and the Third Ancestor, one ice-fire dao stone would most likely not be enough.

Looking at their reactions now, it was indeed so.

Ever since he took out the second ice-fire dao stone, their gazes could no longer drift away from it.

Lin Moyu felt desire, and even a hint of greed, from their gazes.

It was imaginable that if not for some special reasons, the two of them might have already made a move to snatch it.

Lin Moyu said in a low voice, "The conditions are still the same as before. If the Demon Emperor needs it, you can exchange it for the things I want."

The Demon Emperor was put in a difficult position for a moment. He looked at the Third Ancestor again. "Third Ancestor, do you have any more?"

This time, the Third Ancestor directly turned his head and flatly refused, "No more!"

The Third Ancestor had already seen through it—the ice-fire dao stones Lin Moyu obtained were definitely not limited to just two; there were surely more.

Although he had an agreement with him, they had not agreed on the quantity.

This little fox Lin Moyu would at most give him one ice-fire dao stone. If he wanted more, he would definitely have to exchange things for them.

Therefore, he decisively refused the Demon Emperor.

The things Lin Moyu wanted were too rare. Even if he had them, they wouldn't be many, and he himself felt they weren't enough.

The Demon Emperor was not angry at being refused by the Third Ancestor. After thinking for a moment, he said, "Fellow Daoist Lin, please wait here for a moment."

As his voice fell, the Demon Emperor's aura suddenly vanished. He had already left the Demon Emperor Palace.