First Immortal of the Sword

Chapter 1380 - Making Trouble!

Chapter 1380 - Making Trouble!

When the Wood Spirit Monarch and the other old monsters stepped aside, each left behind a bag of holding. They said these gifts were an expression of gratitude, and they asked Su Yi not to refuse.

In truth, before Su Yi could even say anything, Sword Immortal Qingshi smiled and threw their “expressions of gratitude” to the Bookkeeper.

The Bookkeeper snuck a peak at the first bag’s contents. Although his expression never wavered, he couldn’t help but gasp inwardly.

Even if he just looked at the Transcendent-level medicinal ingredients, there were more than ten types!

There were also spirit crystals, divine materials, and other goods. All were top treasures of the Path of Transcendence.

And this was just the first of the storage treasures!

There are still about ten ancient factions left, including over a thousand Transcendents. By the time this is over, who knows how many treasures the Temple Master will have acquired?

The Bookkeeper’s thoughts raced in all directions. He was highly proficient at settling accounts and tallying sums. After all, he was the hidden boss of Four Seas Tower, the man they called the God of Wealth. He was naturally well aware of how precious Transcendent treasures were.

It was to the point that top Transcendent treasures were all but impossible to buy!

Meanwhile, Li Zhong had his group of Transcendents stand in line.

Su Yi couldn’t be bothered to remain upright, so he just sat in his wicker chair as he broke the revenants' curses.

He was like an unparalleled, famous doctor treating patients.

However, all of his “patients” were experts of the Path of Transcendence. Pick any one of them at random, and you’d have someone the masses could only gaze upon from afar!

As Su Yi broke more and more curses, excited, joyful cries of heartfelt gratitude rose and fell in waves.

Some of the experts were so excited that they lost their comportment and danced for joy. Others wept, while still others burst into uproarious laughter...

Their emotions influenced everyone watching them. Every Transcendent in line was increasingly eager for their turn.

Li Zhong gave Su Yi a “token of their gratitude” too. They were all gifts Mo Qingchou had selected personally. Although there weren’t many of them, every last one was a rare, top-notch treasure of the Path of Transcendence.

But Su Yi didn’t even glance at his gifts. He just handed them all to the Bookkeeper standing beside him.

Time slipped by. Soon, four hours had passed.

Su Yi had already broken the curses of almost six hundred revenants!

The Bookkeeper accepted Su Yi’s gifts for him. Aside from the gifts Sword Immortal Qingshi’s friends had given Su Yi, the other gifts represented the gratitude of seven different ancient factions.

The sheer volume was enormous. Furthermore, everything was a top-class Transcendent treasure!

The Bookkeeper had seen all types of treasures in his lifetime, but taking inventory of these gifts nonetheless broadened his horizons, leaving him repeatedly astonished.

There were some treasures so wondrous and strange that he’d never even heard of anything like them before!

For instance, the Red City Daoist Sect gave Su Yi a batch of Transcendent divine materials useful for swordsmithing. All of them were rare and hard to find.

Even Cloud Soaring realm experts would have drooled over them!

But eventually, the Bookkeeper grew numb to it all. There was just so much treasure that its value was completely beyond his ability to estimate.

The Bookkeeper couldn’t help but suspect that even if he cleaned the Four Seas Tower out completely, their combined wealth wouldn’t be able to match that of these gifts of gratitude!

He’d spent his entire life doing business, but this was his first time seeing this. These ancient factions sure knew how to throw their money around! It was simply inhuman!

As for Su Yi? He didn’t have any particular feelings about all this. For one thing, he didn’t know how valuable or numerous his gifts were yet. For another, he’d been busy this entire time, and he wanted to get this tedious task over with as soon as possible.

From time to time, he’d pause to take a break and have a few sips of wine.

Suddenly, a series of startled cries rang out in the distance, and there was uproar amongst the revenants still waiting in line.

Everyone looked over and saw a treasure ship swathed in flowing immortal light. It was shooting right toward them.

“The Spirit Firmament Immortal Vessel?” Li Zhong’s eyes narrowed.

“So, that immortal vessel has re-entered the world. Does that mean the Heavenly Demons who once dazzled the ancient era weren’t truly eradicated?”

“They’re definitely here to cause trouble!”

The Cloud Soaring experts in attendance all looked alarmed and suspicious.

This immortal vessel had been extremely famous in ancient times. It belonged to the Heavenly Demon Hong Family!

They were an ancient faction from the Immortal Realm. They’d come to the Human Realm a long time ago, causing an enormous disturbance!

Meanwhile, Sword Immortal Qingshi and the Universal Emptiness Sword Buddha looked at each other. They both couldn’t help but frown.

“Fellow Daoist Su, we’re most likely in for trouble.” Sword Immortal Qingshi transmitted at top speeds. “That’s the Spirit Firmament Immortal Vessel, a treasure from the Immortal Realm. It belongs to the Hong Family, a race that inherited the Heavenly Demon bloodline. In ancient times, their name shook the Human Realm, and their foundations are extraordinarily terrifying. Only a tiny handful of factions can compare with them.”

Both Sword Immortal Qingshi and the Universal Emptiness Sword Buddha looked solemn. They obviously viewed the Hong Family with dread.

But after learning all this, Su Yi perked up. “All the better. I just hope they won’t disappoint me!”

Before, he’d seemed bored. Now, his spirits had obviously improved. His gaze was spirited, and his eyes shone with a hint of eagerness.

Both Sword Immortal Qingshi and the Universal Emptiness Sword Buddha were flabbergasted. They looked at each other. Both were at a loss for words.

How could they miss that Su Yi seemed downright eager for the Hong Family to make trouble?

As they conversed, the extraordinary Spirit Firmament Immortal Vessel slowly flew closer beneath countless alarmed gazes.

Then, a group of cultivators leaped overboard and shot over.

Their leader was a man in wide-sleeved jade-colored robes, a feather headdress, and shoes covered in cloud markings. He was tall and thin, with eyes that sparkled like stars and eyebrows as sharp as swords. He gripped a jade fan, and he had a distinguished, graceful, and extraordinary bearing.

Most striking of all were his dark blue eyes. When he looked around, they flashed with hints of imposing light.

“Hong Feiyu! It’s that little devil!”

The crowd was in uproar as the gathered revenants recognized this new arrival.

Hong Feiyu was a main branch descendant of the Hong Family. He had a pure Heavenly Demon bloodline, and his seniors were immortals! He was a true descendant of immortals!

He had an unbridled, tyrannical disposition, and he was an incomparable hoodlum. Back in ancient times, they called him the Little Demon God. Even other descendants of immortals feared him!

Furthermore, he had a monstrously talented older brother, Hong Feiguan. Before the End of the Dharma, he’d accomplished numerous shocking, legendary feats. He was a leading figure amongst descendants of immortals.

“So, it’s that little imp.” Sword Immortal Qingshi’s eyelids twitched. Hong Feiyu was unquestionably a tough customer!

“There are numerous Cloud Soaring Realm old-timers accompanying him. I’m afraid... we’re in for trouble this time.” The Universal Emptiness Sword Buddha furrowed his brow.

He transmitted an explanation to Su Yi. Three of the experts accompanying Su Yi were from the Hong Family, while the others hailed from the Hidden Skies Immortal Sect, Yellow Springs Demon Mountain, Nine-Yin Demon Mountain, and other ancient Demonist factions!

These were factions who’d participated in the battle of the Violet Heavens Platform. All of them had grudges against Su Yi!

Hong Feiyu had shown up leading such a group, so he’d obviously come with ill intentions.

Su Yi laughed. “This is even better.”

He could tell at a glance that Hong Feiyu’s companions included a member of the Zhong Family!

He was that man in golden robes. His name was Zhong Wanli, and he was a veritable living fossil of the Zhong Family.

As they conversed, the thin, white-haired old man accompanying Hong Feiyu led the way.

“Everyone, please step aside,” said the old man, his voice raspy yet full of majesty.

The atmosphere was instantly stifled and oppressive. Who could possibly fail to realize that Hong Feiyu and company had come to make trouble?

Those waiting in line dared not interfere. They just did as they were told and cleared a path.

Hong Feiyu held a jade fan and swept his gaze across the area. He smiled, then leisurely sauntered toward Su Yi.

A group of old-timers followed him, clustering around him like stars clustering around the moon. This only further highlighted just how extraordinary his position was!

From beginning to end, no expert of any of the other ancient factions dared utter a peep of protest, let alone block Hong Feiyu’s path! Sword Immortal Qingshi and the Universal Emptiness Sword Buddha’s frowns deepened.

“Fellow Daoist Su, Hong Feiyu is a violent hooligan with an extraordinary background. If at all possible, it’d be best to avoid conflict with him,” Li Zhong transmitted.

Su Yi said nothing at all. He just sat there enjoying his wine.

The sight made Li Zhong’s heart quiver. Fellow Daoist Su hasn’t taken my warning to heart at all!

Meanwhile, the Wood Spirit Monarch hurriedly transmitted to Sword Immortal Qingshi, “Daoist Brother Qingshi, hurry up and persuade Fellow Daoist Su. No matter what, he shouldn’t offend Hong Feiyu. Doing so will only provoke an enormous disaster.”

The Yellow Sword Demon and the other Cloud Soaring Realm old monsters had grave looks on their faces too.

“I appreciate your good intentions, but you’d best not say such things again. Otherwise, you’ll incur Fellow Daoist Su’s displeasure.” Sword Immortal Qingshi frowned and transmitted, “For now, just step to the side and watch.”

The Wood Spirit Monarch and the others looked at each other. All of them were surprised and confused. Given the circumstances, wasn’t it best to do everything they could to avoid a confrontation with Hong Feiyu?

Meanwhile, Hong Feiyu and his companions had already walked over.

Countless eyes converged upon them, and the atmosphere was increasingly oppressive.

“Young man, our young leader has arrived. Why haven’t you risen to greet him?” That thin, white-haired old man snorted coldly.

His voice echoed throughout the landscape like the low rumble of thunder, shaking the mountains and rivers. His majesty shook even the heavens themselves.

“Hah? How domineering.” Sword Immortal Qingshi laughed and gestured at the demarcation cut into the ground. “Then there’s no harm in speaking directly. Today, no matter who shows up, they have to follow the rules. If anyone dares break them, they can’t blame us for our poor manners!”

His voice was like a clanging sword hum, and his murderous intent was shocking to behold.

The crowd gasped. They wouldn’t have expected Sword Immortal Qingshi would be so unyielding even in the face of Fei Hongyu and his companions.

Su Yi sat there calmly, coldly examining Fei Hongyu’s group. He said nothing at all.

“You...” The thin, white-haired old man’s expression darkened. He was just about to say something when Hong Feiyu laughed and stopped him.

“We’re here as guests, and we’ve come to request Fellow Daoist Su’s aid. Be polite. We cannot be remiss in our manners!” said Hong Feiyu. He stopped on the other side of the demarcation and didn’t advance any further.

Then, he smiled, clasped his fist, faced the still reclining Su Yi, and greeted him. “Fellow Daoist Su, my friends and I have come uninvited. Please, don’t take offense.”