59: I don't care about Quasi-Ultimate Dao Emperor Weapons, but I have taken a liking to you!
Everyone's gaze focused on Jiang Yuan, awaiting his answer.
Undoubtedly, Liu Shenyin's performance had far exceeded their expectations.
That was no longer a simple talent show,
It was a true Dao Discussion,
A supreme Opportunity where a quasi-emperor, with her profound experience, greatly benefited countless people!
If even such a performance couldn't pass the test,
Then the other Heavens Proud Daughters present probably had no hope either.
So, in their view, Jiang Yuan agreeing to the exchange was a foregone conclusion.
Many even wondered,
Would Jiang Yuan give Liu Shenyin some extra benefits due to the astonishing strength she displayed?
After all, winning over a quasi-emperor of the zither Dao with such terrifying cultivation,
Was a hundred-benefit, no-harm matter for the Jiang Family.
However, everyone guessed wrong.
Jiang Yuan slowly rose from his throne.
He didn't immediately answer Liu Shenyin's question,
Instead, he first bowed deeply to her.
"Thank you, Sect Master Liu, for bestowing this supreme Dao Sound."
His voice was filled with sincere gratitude,
"This one, Jiang, has benefited greatly."
These were not mere pleasantries.
That piece of music indeed deepened his comprehension of the Primordial Chaos Creation Art significantly.
The Immortal Spirit of the Qin she sent out at the end,
Pushed the analysis progress of the Primordial Chaos Creation Art to 5% in one go!
Liu Shenyin was slightly startled at this, then bowed in return:
"Your Highness, the Imperial Son, is too kind."
"Not at all."
Jiang Yuan waved his hand, his signature harmless smile returning to his face,
"Sect Master Liu's Zither Dao is truly extraordinary and miraculous, it has greatly broadened This Imperial Son's horizons."
"Therefore..."
He paused, then slowly uttered three words that surprised everyone, under the watchful eyes of the crowd.
"I won't exchange."
What?!
Won't exchange?!
These two words were like two divine thunderbolts from the Nine Heavens,
The entire Yingxian Island instantly fell into a dead silence.
Everyone's eyes widened,
Looking at Jiang Yuan in disbelief, wondering if they were hallucinating.
He... he actually refused?
"I... did I hear that right? The Jiang Family Imperial Son... he refused?"
"A quasi-Ultimate Imperial Weapon for a Spirit Ascension Pill isn't enough? Sect Master Liu even expended her cultivation to deliver that Dao Sound!"
They, including those powerful figures, were completely baffled by Jiang Yuan's unconventional actions.
"What... what is this Jiang Family brat up to?"
Imperial Uncle Yan of the Great Yan Divine Dynasty, with his mouth agape, felt his brain wasn't enough to process it.
"I don't understand, I completely don't understand."
Yaochi Holy Master also shook her head with a bewildered expression.
On the Dao Discussion Platform.
Liu Shenyin was equally shocked by Jiang Yuan's answer.
On her face, which had always been as calm as an ancient well,
A clear look of astonishment appeared for the first time.
Before going on stage, she had considered countless possibilities,
She even thought Jiang Yuan might raise the price and propose more demanding conditions.
But the one thing she hadn't expected was Jiang Yuan's refusal to be so direct and absolute.
"Why?"
Liu Shenyin looked at Jiang Yuan, whether from anger,
Or exhaustion from the Dao's performance,
Her full chest rose and fell,
Her eager appearance was startling,
Fearing that the light gauze and green dress would not be able to bear the weight it shouldn't.
Liu Shenyin's clear, cold eyes were filled with confusion,
"Does Your Highness, the Imperial Son, believe that my Heavenly Sound Sect's primordial echo zither is not enough to exchange for a Spirit Ascension Pill?"
Her voice carried a hint of imperceptible tremor.
From beginning to end, Liu Shenyin was not doing this for herself.
She had suffered a dao injury.
Fearing she wouldn't live much longer,
And this year, the Heavenly Sound Sect,
Was experiencing a decline in talent,
Among the Prodigies within the Sect, only her Personal Disciple remained,
Although her Aptitude was decent, she ultimately only possessed a Dao Body.
In this world,
The strength of one's Physique almost determines the ultimate limit of one's Cultivation.
Her Disciple, with only a Dao Body,
Even with many Opportunities, could probably only Cultivate to the 13th realm, the Saint Realm, at most.
Even reaching the Peak of the Saint Realm would likely be difficult.
But if she could exchange for a Spirit Ascension Pill,
Allowing Lǜ'er to advance to a Divine Physique,
And she, with a life-force transmission,
And further expending the Heavenly Sound Sect's Legacy,
Should be able to help Lǜ'er Break through to quasi-emperor before her own death!
It could be said that for this exchange, she had almost gambled the fate of the entire Sect!
Even going as far as to exchange a Legacy item of the Heavenly Sound Empress!
If she failed, she couldn't imagine,
How she would face the Elders and Disciples within the Sect.
"No."
Jiang Yuan shook his head, the smile on his face still as brilliant as ever.
"Sect Master Liu's qin is excellent."
"The primordial echo zither is also excellent."
"But..."
He looked at Liu Shenyin's eyes, filled with confusion and unease, the curve of his lips growing more playful.
"A quasi-Ultimate Imperial Weapon, This Imperial Son, Jiang Yuan, doesn't care for."
These simple words, however, seemed to contain endless magic,
Making everyone's hearts in the room twitch violently!
Arrogant!
Too arrogant!
This was no longer just arrogance; it was contempt for the entire world!
He doesn't even care for a quasi-Ultimate Imperial Weapon?
Who do you think you are?
An Emperor?!
Even those quasi-emperor old monsters who prided themselves on being well-informed and having calm hearts,
Their eyelids twitched wildly upon hearing these words.
This kid, his tone is too big!
And Liu Shenyin was completely stunned by Jiang Yuan's words.
She stared blankly at Jiang Yuan, her mind a blank.
He doesn't care for a quasi-emperor weapon?
Then what exactly does he want?
Just as everyone was reeling from Jiang Yuan's audacious words,
Jiang Yuan's next words caused the entire world to fall silent.
He slowly walked in front of Liu Shenyin,
And reached out his hand towards her in the Void Realm,
His gaze was fervent and aggressive,
Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, under countless gazes of shock, horror, or jealousy.
He spoke to this peerlessly beautiful and high-ranking quasi-emperor lady,
Every word of that domineering declaration, destined to be recorded in history.
"A quasi-Ultimate Imperial Weapon, I don't care for."
"But..."
"You, I want."