Chapter 2961: The Solitary Nation’s Ninth Prince
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
‘Hm? They’re acquainted?’ The white-bearded old man’s eyes widened and his expression was grim when he saw the purple-clad young man handing the Royal Grade Celestial Sword to the white-clad middle-aged man. ‘This person must be a Six Combinations Celestial Duke, at least!’
The white-bearded old man was a Four Phenomena Celestial Duke. When he discovered he could not catch the other party’s movement, he had guessed that the other party’s cultivation base was, at least, two levels higher than his. If it were only a level higher, it was impossible for him not to be able to catch the other party’s movements.
‘It seems like this duo’s background isn’t simple as well…’ the white-bearded old man thought to himself. Regardless, he did not care. In his opinion, no matter what their backgrounds were, it could not be better than the person backing him, the Ninth Prince of the Solitary Nation. Moreover, they were in their territory, the Solitary Nation.
After studying the sword in his hand, Bai Gang nodded before he turned to look at Huang Jia Long, “It’s really a Royal Grade Celestial Sword. Jia Long, you know that we can’t afford to keep this sword, right?”
“I know, Uncle Bai.” Huang Jia Long nodded. He knew that he and the Supporting Fall Nation’s Pa.s.sage City would not be able to hold on to the sword when he discovered that it was a Royal Grade Celestial Sword. In fact, even the Imperial family of the Supporting Fall Nation would not be able to hold on to it as well! He was sure that if the Imperial family of the Supporting Fall Nation took the Royal Grade Celestial Sword away, they would lose the sword or be annihilated within a year. After all, the Imperial family of the Supporting Fall Nation was far from being strong enough to keep the Royal Grade Celestial Sword. Even the grade-seven sects and clans would have a hard time keeping the Royal Grade Celestial Weapon, let alone a grade-eight Celestial Kingdom like the Supporting Fall Nation. Perhaps, a grade-six force like the Profound Nether Mansion would be able to maintain their claim on the Royal Grade Celestial Sword since they had the protection of Ten Direction Celestial Kings. In fact, the Mansion Master of Profound Nether Mansion was a Ten Direction Celestial King as well.
At this moment, a thought suddenly appeared in Huang Jia Long’s mind. He turned to look at Bai Gang and solemnly said, “However, Uncle Bai… I only managed to obtain this Royal Grade Celestial Sword mostly because of Brother Duan. If it weren’t for him, I wouldn’t have bought the remaining sword-shaped Origin Stones. I hope you’ll remember this when you report this matter back to them, Uncle Bai.”
“Jia Long, this isn’t necessary!” Duan Ling Tian who was standing next to Huang Jia Long and Bai Gang the entire time, naturally, understood the meaning behind their conversation. Since it was no secret that they had obtained a Royal Grade Celestial Sword, they would not be able to keep it. Therefore, they could only give it to a powerful force. The Flying Tiger Clan was undoubtedly their best choice. However, he did not expect Huang Jia Long would credit him for finding the Royal Grade Celestial Sword. He was aware that whatever rewards the Flying Tiger Clan gave Huang Jia Long, he would be ent.i.tled to half of it, at least. Although he was moved by Huang Jia Long’s thoughtfulness, he repeatedly refused Huang Jia Long’s kindness. “You’re the one who bought the sword-shaped Origin Stone that contained the Royal Grade Celestial Sword. It really has nothing to do with me…”
“Brother Duan, please stop. I’ve already made up my mind,” Huang Jia Long said in a tone that brooked no argument. It was his first time speaking so forcefully to Duan Ling Tian.
Duan Ling Tian shook his head with a bitter smile on his face. He truly did not think it was necessary for Huang Jia Long to do that. Although the rewards from the Flying Tiger Clan were enticing, he did not think he deserved it since he did not do much. Even if he did contribute to finding the Royal Grade Celestial Sword, his contribution was not as big as Huang Jia Long made it out to be.
“Little Tian, just listen to Jia Long regarding this matter… He’s like his father; they’re both extremely stubborn. Once they’ve decided on something, it’s impossible to change their minds!” Bai Gang spoke up when he saw Duan Ling Tian was about to refuse again. Then, he continued to say, “I’ve already informed Yuan Fei about this matter… Let’s return for now….”
Bai Gang was about to put the Royal Grade Celestial Sword away and leave with Duan Ling Tian and Huang Jia Long when three people entered the shop, causing a commotion immediately.
“It’s the ninth prince!”
“Your Highness!” The white-bearded old man led the shop a.s.sistants to the newcomers and greeted one of the three people who had just entered the shop.
The trio was led by a handsome young man who was dressed in a green robe with golden tr.i.m.m.i.n.gs. Two old men stood behind him. As soon as they entered the shop, their eyes were all glued to the Royal Grade Celestial Sword in Bai Gang’s hand that he had yet to put away. Through their Divine Consciousness, they could tell how extraordinary the sword was.
At this moment, the handsome young man, the Ninth Prince of the Solitary Nation, said without beating around the bush, “Greeting, I’m the Ninth Prince of the Solitary Nation… Let’s skip the pleasantries and go straight to the point. I’m afraid three of you won’t be able to keep the sword for long even if you’re able to leave my shop with it. Why don’t you sell it to me? With this, you won’t have to lose your lives over a sword. In fact, you would even earn a lot of Celestial Crystals.”
“What? Are you trying to buy the Royal Grade Celestial Sword for ten million prominent Celestial Crystals like that old fart?” Huang Jia Long sneered as he looked at the Ninth Prince of the Solitary Nation. Since the other party was rude, there was no need for him to hold back. He would give them a taste of their own medicine. He did not care if the other party was the Ninth Prince of the Solitary Nation or the Supporting Fall Nation. He was extremely confident when he spoke. The source of his confidence was not his father, Huang Yuan Fei, the City Governor of Pa.s.sage City in the Supporting Fall Nation. It came from Old Mo and Bai Gang.
The white-bearded old man had told the ninth prince about Huang Jia Long and Bai Gang’s intention when he entered the shop through Voice Transmission. He narrowed his eyes as he said, “I heard from my man that you plan to give the Royal Grade Celestial Sword to a powerful force in exchange for rewards? May I know which force you’re planning to give the sword to?”
The two old men standing behind the Ninth Prince of the Solitary Nation looked at Bai Gang fiercely when the ninth prince finished speaking.
Bai Gang returned to the two old men’s gazes fearlessly as he said with a sneer, “What? Two mere Nine Palaces Celestial Dukes dare to challenge me, Bai Gang?”
“Bai Gang?” The two old men frowned as soon as they heard Bai Gang’s words. They found his name familiar.
Huang Jia Long scoffed before he said, “Is this how the Solitary Nation treats their guests? I think I need to have a word with the emperor when I return to the palace.”
Return to the palace?
Huang Jia Long’s words shocked the people present on the scene. Based on his words, it seemed like he was a guest of the Emperor of the Solitary Nation?
‘They are guests staying in the palace? Bai… Gang?’ Upon hearing Huang Jia Long’s words, the Ninth Prince of the Solitary Nation finally realized why Bai Gang’s name sounded familiar. His expression changed drastically as he asked in a trembling voice, “Y-you… Y-you’re Lord Bai Gang from the City Governor’s estate of Pa.s.sage City in the Supporting Fall Nation?”
“Ah, it seems like there are still people who have heard of me in the Solitary Nation. At the very least, the Ninth Prince of the Solitary Nation had heard of me,” Bai Gang said indifferently. With this, he inadvertently confirmed his ident.i.ty.
Bai Gang from the City Governor’s estate in the Supporting Fall Nation’s Pa.s.sage City?
After Bai Gang confirmed his ident.i.ty, the two old men standing behind the ninth prince were stunned. They averted their eyes immediately and lowered their heads in unison like children who had made a mistake.
It was no secret in the Solitary Nation that Bai Gang from the Supporting Fall Nation’s Pa.s.sage City belonged to the Flying Tiger Clan. Someone like Bai Gang who was from a powerful Celestial Beast clan in the Southern Heaven Territory was not someone the Emperors from the Supporting Fall Nation or the Solitary Nation could afford to offend, let alone other people.
Similarly, the expressions of the white-bearded old man and the shop a.s.sistants changed drastically when they recalled they had tried to chase Bai Gang out of the shop. Not only was Bai Gang a powerful Ten Directions Celestial Duke, but he was also a Copper Flying Tiger from the Flying Tiger Clan. Put aside the fact that he had not acted out of bounds, even if he decided to kill all of them for no good reason in front of the Emperor of the Solitary Nation, the emperor would not have made an issue out of it at all.
The Ninth Prince of the Solitary Nation inhaled deeply before he said with a wide smile on his face, “S-so it’s Lord Bai Gang! I apologize if my men have offended you, Lord Bai Gang! Please forgive them. D-does this mean you plan to give this Royal Grade Celestial Sword to the Flying Tiger Clan?”
Alas, Bai Gang did not even deign to look at the Ninth Prince of the Solitary Nation. He called out to Huang Jia Long and Duan Ling Tian with a smile on his face and left the shop.
Everyone could only watch as the trio from the Supporting Fall Nation left.
After the trio was out of sight, the ninth prince’s expression darkened immediately. He turned around and rebuked the white-bearded old man. “Idiot! Why didn’t you keep those sword-shaped Origin Stones for me?”
The Ninth Prince of the Solitary Nation had opened a shop in West Lane Town due to his liking for stone gambling as well. He would occasionally close the shop and open the Origin Stones. He did not open the shop for the purpose of making money; it was all for fun.
Although the white-bearded old man felt wronged, he remained silent. He knew very well the best response was to keep quiet at this moment.
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During the journey back to the Imperial Palace of the Solitary Nation, the smile on Bai Gang’s face did not fade at all. “Both of you are really lucky to obtain a Royal Grade Celestial Sword from an Origin Stone… After the Flying Tiger Clan receives the sword, both of you will definitely be handsomely rewarded. You’ll see how generous our clan leader is!”
Huang Jia Long replied jokingly, “Uncle Bai, we won’t be the only ones who will be rewarded. As a member of the Flying Tiger Clan, you’ll be contributing greatly by bringing the Royal Grade Celestial Sword back to the clan. I’m sure your clan leader will reward you generously as well!”