"Indeed."
The grey-robed elder nodded.
"To be frank, I am here entrusted by our Tianji Sect's Elder Baiyun to discuss a transaction with you, Young Master Ye.
Young Master Ye should also know that the Sky-Shading Cover is a treasure of our Tianji Sect, passed down by our founder. It holds immense significance for us," the grey-robed elder continued.
"The Sky-Shading Cover is now mine.
It no longer belongs to your Tianji Sect," Ye Yunfei said with an impassive expression.
"Ahem...
It is true that the Sky-Shading Cover is currently in Young Master Ye's possession," the elder said.
"Not 'currently'.
The Sky-Shading Cover now belongs to me," Ye Yunfei corrected.
"Young Master Ye, please let me finish.
Elder Baiyun's intention is that our Tianji Sect is willing to pay money to buy the Sky-Shading Cover back from you.
May I ask what price you would accept for selling it?
You can name a figure," the grey-robed elder said.
"Your Tianji Sect wants to buy the Sky-Shading Cover back from me?" Ye Yunfei was momentarily surprised.
The Tianji Sect had already dispatched many forces to deal with him, precisely to snatch the Sky-Shading Cover back.
He never expected that now they would send someone to buy it back.
"I'm afraid not.
The Sky-Shading Cover is a priceless treasure. Your Tianji Sect cannot afford it," Ye Yunfei said after a moment's thought.
The Sky-Shading Cover could block all perception, including that of the Heavenly Daos' principles and Soul Power perception. For Ye Yunfei, it was indeed a priceless treasure.
Putting aside other uses, with the Sky-Shading Cover, Ye Yunfei could now return to Tianxuan Continent at any time without worrying about being rejected by its world laws.
Without it, given his current strength, merely setting foot into Tianxuan Continent would likely incur the rejection of its laws.
Therefore, Ye Yunfei would not consider selling the Sky-Shading Cover.
"Young Master Ye, just name the price you desire.
Elder Baiyun said that as long as our Tianji Sect can afford it, we will do our best to satisfy you," the grey-robed elder pressed.
"I said, the Sky-Shading Cover is priceless. Your Tianji Sect cannot afford it.
Nor will I put it up for sale.
To put it plainly, even if you offered several Low-Grade Venerable Artifacts, I would not sell the Sky-Shading Cover to you," Ye Yunfei stated.
"Young Master Ye, do not forget, the Sky-Shading Cover is a treasure of our Tianji Sect!"
The grey-robed elder could not help but darken his expression, a glint of anger flashing in his eyes.
"I have said it many times already.
The Sky-Shading Cover is now my possession.
Alright, you may leave now. I will not see you off," Ye Yunfei said.
"Young Master Ye, please remember, our Tianji Sect is not to be trifled with.
Even the top powerhouses of the Sacred Domain often seek guidance from Elder Baiyun, requesting his help in conducting divinations.
Within the entire Xuanhuang Star Domain, no force is willing to antagonize our Tianji Sect," the grey-robed elder said, forcefully restraining his anger.
Ye Yunfei offered no further reply.
"Hmph!"
In the end, the grey-robed elder flicked his sleeve and turned, leaving swiftly.
He knew Ye Yunfei could traverse space at will. With his own strength, he was no match for Ye Yunfei.
Therefore, he did not attempt a confrontation.
Besides, before his departure, Elder Baiyun had repeatedly instructed him to avoid conflict with Ye Yunfei as much as possible.
"Venerable Baiyun is the most accomplished diviner in our Xuanhuang Star Domain.
I never thought he would send someone to buy the Sky-Shading Cover from you.
This suggests Venerable Baiyun is not too eager to make an enemy of you.
Otherwise, given Venerable Baiyun's influence in the Xuanhuang Star Domain, a single word from him would surely draw countless forces and martial artists to trouble you.
Even the ancient great sects and clans of the Sacred Domain would gladly assist him."
Suddenly, an old man appeared ghost-like near Ye Yunfei and spoke up.
It was Dean Sima!
"How strange. What reason could possibly make Venerable Baiyun unwilling to oppose you?
Ye Yunfei, what do you possess that makes Venerable Baiyun wary of you?" Dean Sima asked.
"I have no time to ponder such matters.
Many forces seek trouble with me. One more Tianji Sect won't make a difference; one less won't matter either," Ye Yunfei said indifferently.
"Truly, the younger generation surpasses the old.
Our Heavenly Dao Academy has many elite disciples, but in terms of strength, knowledge, and courage, none can compare to you," Dean Sima said, giving Ye Yunfei a deep look and sighing with emotion.
"Here are three Low-Grade Venerable Artifacts."
Dean Sima flicked his finger, and a spatial ring flew out, landing before Ye Yunfei.
"These are Spirit Crystals and medicinal herbs. Check if the quantity is to your satisfaction."
Dean Sima flicked out two more spatial rings.
Three spatial rings now hovered before Ye Yunfei.
"That will suffice."
Ye Yunfei swept his Soul Power over them briefly, stored the rings, and nodded.
"And two entry slots to the Divine Fall Land," Ye Yunfei added.
"Don't worry.
I said I would give you two slots, and I will keep my word," Dean Sima said.
"Good.
This is the list of medicinal herbs required for the Fifth-Grade Dao Pill to treat your injury, along with the formula."
Ye Yunfei flicked his sleeve, sending a jade slip flying to Dean Sima.
Dean Sima eagerly snatched the jade slip and immediately began reading its contents.
"The Great Six Harmonies Returning Yang Pill!
A Fifth-Grade Dao Pill!"
After reading through the list of medicinal herbs and the formula recorded within the jade slip, Dean Sima trembled slightly with excitement, his breathing becoming heavier.
This jade slip not only contained the formula for the Great Six Harmonies Returning Yang Pill and the required medicinal herbs but also a detailed explanation of the effects of this Fifth-Grade Dao Pill.
After reading it, Dean Sima felt this pill seemed to hold immense potential for treating his injury!
As the proper dean of the Heavenly Dao Academy and a late-stage Soul Formation Realm expert, he had some discernment.
"Can this Great Six Harmonies Returning Yang Pill truly cure my injury?" Dean Sima looked at Ye Yunfei with hopeful eyes.
"I guarantee the medicine will eradicate the ailment," Ye Yunfei said plainly.
"Good!
I believe you!" Dean Sima nodded excitedly, carefully storing the jade slip.
"However, there are no Fifth-Grade Dao Pill refiners in our Northern Wastes Domain. It seems after I gather all the required medicinal herbs, I must journey to the Sacred Domain to seek a pill-refining master there," Dean Sima muttered to himself.
Merely thinking of this caused his brows to furrow slightly.
Those pill-refining masters in the Sacred Domain were all incomparably arrogant and difficult to deal with.
Dean Sima was a powerhouse who commanded a region in the Northern Wastes, but in the Sacred Domain, he was nothing special.
Those masters might not be willing to refine the pill for him.
"No matter what, I must try!" Dean Sima's gaze turned resolute.
*Such an ordinary Fifth-Grade Dao Pill, no need to go begging for it in the Sacred Domain.*
Seeing Dean Sima's expression, Ye Yunfei couldn't help but inwardly laugh.
Let alone Fifth-Grade Dao Pills, even Sixth, Seventh, Eighth, or even Ninth-Grade ones, Ye Yunfei could already refine.
However, Ye Yunfei did not reveal this.
His transaction with Dean Sima was already complete.
As for whom Dean Sima went to for the pill, Ye Yunfei did not wish to inquire.
"Alright.
Ye Yunfei, there are twelve days left until the Divine Fall Land opens.
Come to the Heavenly Dao Academy then, and I will give you the two slots.
Ye Yunfei, you have provoked so many forces. Would you like to take shelter within the Heavenly Dao Academy for this period?" Dean Sima asked.
"That won't be necessary for now.
I will come to the Heavenly Dao Academy in twelve days," Ye Yunfei shook his head.
Nevertheless, Dean Sima's offer increased Ye Yunfei's favorable impression of him somewhat.
After speaking, Ye Yunfei turned, activated spatial energy, and stepped forward, traversing into space and vanishing.
"Such a profound level of spatial energy mastery. Truly, awe for the young generation!"
Dean Sima stared blankly at the spot where Ye Yunfei had disappeared for a long moment, then shook his head with a bitter smile.
Then, he too turned and transformed into a streak of light, instantly returning to the depths of the Heavenly Dao Academy headquarters.