406: Social skills

After the transaction was completed, Wu Ning looked at her with a half-smile.

“By the way, I seem to have heard that Chaotic Giant Beasts with strong bloodlines need to Breakthrough a major Realm within the Chaos Abyss and undergo Chaos baptism, otherwise it will affect their potential. I wonder if this cub also needs to do so?”

Huangfu Xian Yue was startled, then her willow-like brows furrowed slightly, “Is there such a saying?”

Wu Ning smiled faintly and said nothing.

The reason he didn’t mention this during the auction was that he didn’t want to fall out with the Zhūtian Chamber of Commerce.

Their first auction was to make a name for themselves. If he had exposed their secrets at the final auction, the outcome would have been obvious: it would have severely damaged the Zhūtian Chamber of Commerce’s credibility.

For a Commerce Guild, the negative impact of such a thing would be terrifying.

Doing so would only lead to a falling out with the Zhūtian Chamber of Commerce, with no benefits.

It would also cause the Chaotic Giant Beasts cub to go unsold.

Not clarifying the matter before the transaction was completed was also because he didn't want the transaction to be affected.

Doing so would, at most, only cause the Zhūtian Chamber of Commerce to voluntarily lower the price a bit, and there would be no other benefits.

It would also leave a bad impression on them.

However, by clarifying it after the transaction was completed,

As long as the people of the Zhūtian Chamber of Commerce weren't fools, they would surely owe the Wu Clan a favor.

For such a massive power, a favor was far more important than a few Low Grade Dao Artifacts.

This would be greatly beneficial for both the current cooperation and for longer-term cooperation in the future.

Moreover, the Zhūtian Chamber of Commerce members were all astute businesspeople, clearly not fools.

Coupled with their need for a reliable partner in the Taichu Ancient Realm, this matter naturally came to fruition.

However,

Judging by Huangfu Xian Yue’s expression, she clearly wasn’t aware of the inside story.

Huangfu Xian Yue's expression became serious. She didn't believe Wu Ning would speak without basis; this matter was likely true.

“Dao Child, rest assured, I will definitely investigate this matter thoroughly and give you an explanation when the time comes,” Huangfu Xian Yue said earnestly.

“There’s no need for an explanation. I just mentioned it casually. It’s just related to the cultivation of this Chaotic Giant Beasts cub. Just let me know once you’ve figured it out.”

Wu Ning said casually, waving his hand to collect the Chaotic Giant Beasts cub along with its cage.

“Certainly, Xian Yue will inform Dao Child at that time.”

Huangfu Xian Yue nodded, but she didn’t believe Wu Ning had simply mentioned it casually.

With the auction concluded, Wu Ning did not linger. He directly took Little girl and Little Black Dragon and prepared to return to the Family.

Several Elders still needed to discuss some cooperation matters with the Zhūtian Chamber of Commerce and had not left.

The more than ten accompanying Disciples planned to stay in Ten Thousand Treasures Immortal City for a while longer and did not leave with them.

Wu Ning took out a flying boat. As soon as he flew out of Ten Thousand Treasures Immortal City, his brows involuntarily twitched.

He found that in the Star Domain around Ten Thousand Treasures Immortal City, many powerful individuals were hidden in the Void Realm. They concealed their identities and auras, observing everyone who left Ten Thousand Treasures Immortal City.

It was obvious what they intended to do.

Further away, he also sensed several waves of battle fluctuations.

Wu Ning had no intention of meddling. He simply piloted his flying boat away.

Such things were common everywhere; there was no need to interfere.

In the surrounding Void Realm, dozens of gazes watched Wu Ning slowly depart.

His leisurely demeanor was like he was trying to entice someone.

But most people knew of his terrifying power, that he was a legendary “Dao Sovereign” mighty being, and they dared not make any move.

The others who didn't know, seeing that no one else was moving, also didn't dare to act rashly.

“Alas, no one fell for it.”

Wu Ning shook his head with a smile, piloting the flying boat away quickly.

… …

In a certain Star Domain.

Boom—!

Boom—!

As Wu Ning piloted his flying boat far past, he saw several Immortal Emperor powerhouses, completely shrouded in black cloaks, besieging a giant ancient ship.

That ancient ship was extraordinary, an immortal emperor artifact, possessing an extremely strong defensive Formation. However, under the siege of several Immortal Emperor powerhouses, it was already on the verge of collapse.

“Last warning! If you don’t want to die, hand over the divine medicine obediently, and we will leave immediately. Otherwise, when the Formation breaks, it will be your death!” a cloaked Immortal Emperor roared.

“Dream on!”

“You shadowy cowards, do you really think my Tantai Immortal Clan is easy to bully?!” an Immortal Emperor old woman on the ancient ship angrily retorted.

Their Tantai Immortal Clan only had one Dao Sovereign Old Ancestor, who had not accompanied them on this trip. Otherwise, these Immortal Emperors would not have dared to make a move.

However, she carried a decree from that Dao Sovereign Old Ancestor. If they were truly pushed to the limit, she would definitely make these audacious Immortal Emperors stay.

“Tantai Immortal Clan?”

Upon hearing the old woman’s words, Wu Ning immediately turned his flying boat and flew towards that direction.

The Tantai Immortal Clan was the Family of his maternal grandmother, Tantai Jing. Since he encountered them, he might as well lend a hand.

After all, it was just a matter of convenience.

“Someone’s coming!”

A cloaked Immortal Emperor immediately noticed Wu Ning’s flying boat approaching.

“Just a young man and two Little girl…”

“Don’t be careless. The cultivation of those two women is not simple; one is an Immortal Emperor, and the other is a Quasi Immortal Emperor. I can’t see through the man’s cultivation; he must have some treasure concealing his aura.”

“What are you afraid of? At most two Immortal Emperors. We have four; the advantage is ours!”

“Such young Immortal Emperors are definitely big targets!”

The cloaked Immortal Emperors’ eyes gleamed, and they slowed down their attack on the ancient ship, turning their gaze towards Wu Ning and the two others.

“You three, seeing us, you didn’t run, but instead came closer. It seems you’re very confident in your strength.” A cloaked Immortal Emperor grinned maliciously.

“Young man, bringing two such beautiful girls alone, you certainly know how to enjoy yourself…”

Bang! Bang! Bang!—

Wu Ning didn’t even bother to speak to them. With a single glance, the four cloaked Immortal Emperors directly exploded into four pools of blood mist.

“Hiss!”

The people on the ancient ship gasped in unison. Four Immortal Emperor powerhouses were gone just like that.

Swish! Swish!

Several Tantai Immortal Clan powerhouses flashed out.

“Thank you, Dao Child, for your assistance!”

The few bowed in salute. They had recognized Wu Ning earlier, naturally knowing him.

“Mm.”

Wu Ning nodded casually, saying nothing, and directly piloted his flying boat away.

After that, the journey back to the Wu Clan was uneventful.

It wasn’t that no Dao Sovereign powerhouses coveted him, but they were wary of any means from a Wu Clan mighty being on him and dared not make a move.

Upon returning to the Family,

Wu Ning met with Wu Tianyun and handed him the treasures that Wu Qian Elder had auctioned off, as well as the Chaotic Giant Beasts cub.

He had no interest in cultivating this Chaotic Giant Beasts cub.

Its growth to the Giant Realm was probably its limit. He didn't need it as a battle beast, and he already had Little Black Dragon as a mount, so it had no special significance.

It would also be very troublesome to cultivate, so it was better to hand it over to the Family and let them handle it.

The Wu Clan was so vast that there were still some professional talents for cultivating battle beasts.

In comparison, he was more interested in that pair of merfolk sisters…