Chapter 149: Hopefully, Profound Sun Sect Has Someone Who Will Soon Attain Sainthood!
"The Great Chu Dynasty!"
Not far away, Ji Hong's face was ice-cold, his eyes filled with a chilling intent.
As he looked at the golden-haired man, his gaze carried undisguised killing intent.
Was the Great Chu Dynasty now openly poaching talent in such a blatant manner?
If he were not just a mere prince but the Emperor of the Great Zhou, he would have immediately declared that the Great Zhou Empire was also willing to grant Li Xun a Marquis title.
A Marquis of the Great Chu...
Many people showed expressions of temptation.
Unfortunately, they all understood that with their current strength and value, they wouldn't even qualify for the rank of count, let alone Marquis.
The reason Li Xun was still receiving such a grand offer, even after gravely wounding the Champion Marquis, was simple—he had survived the nine lightning calamities tribulation.
His potential exceeded that of the Champion Marquis.
Recruiting such a young prodigy would be of immeasurable benefit to an empire.
"Something Feels Off..."
Someone frowned.
"That monk Fa Zhao was already suspicious. Now the Great Chu Dynasty is bringing up this matter again, offering both a Marquis title and a high-grade Dao Weapon. Could this be a trap?"
A Marquis title was one thing—it was just a decree from the Great Chu Dynasty.
But a high-grade Dao Weapon was another matter entirely.
In sects like the Profound Sun Sect or other major factions, such Treasure was considered a sect-defining treasure, rarely shown to outsiders.
And yet, the Great Chu Dynasty was truly willing to offer such a priceless Treasure?
Unbelievable.
"Trap or not—It depends on Li Xun."
"If he agrees to become a Marquis of the Great Chu Dynasty, then forget a high-grade Dao Weapon—even a supreme-grade Dao Weapon might be possible. They could grit their teeth and give it to him."
"After all, it's just a transfer of resources within their own ranks."
"But if he refuses… Heh."
"Of course, that's assuming he actually goes to the Great Chu Dynasty. If he doesn't go, everything they just promised is meaningless."
A seasoned elder from a sect spoke in a measured tone, as if he had already seen through the Great Chu Dynasty's ploy.
"If he doesn't go, he loses the weapon. If he does go, he loses his life. What a difficult choice."
Although the golden-haired man had placed this choice before Li Xun, many people were already feeling conflicted on his behalf.
After all, a high-grade Dao Weapon was so valuable that almost no one could simply ignore it.
"Did the Champion Marquis' scheme fail to inform these people? Or do they already know everything and are intentionally inviting me to the Great Chu Dynasty?"
Li Xun glanced at the golden-haired man, then at the Champion Marquis, who remained unconscious.
At that moment, countless thoughts raced through his mind.
He was definitely going to the Great Chu Dynasty.
After all, Fa Zhao had given him a jade token that contained information about the whereabouts of a Saint-level body refinement technique, hidden within the ruins of the Great Bright Monastery.
If he didn't go, he'd suffer a massive loss.
Originally, his plan was to silently travel to the monastery ruins after settling affairs in Yunzhou territory.
But now, with the golden-haired man's invitation, his plan had changed.
Sneaking in would indeed reduce risks, but if he was discovered, things would take a drastic turn for the worse.
The Great Chu Dynasty could easily send powerful figures to silently hunt him down.
If he died, no one would ever know.
But if he traveled there openly, it would be a different story.
At the very least, on the surface, they wouldn't dare act against him.
In fact, they would have to treat him as an honored guest.
And if he played his cards right, he might even be able to get his hands on the high-grade Dao Weapon as well.
Whether it was the Saint-level body refinement technique or the high-grade Dao Weapon, Li Xun didn't want to give up either of them.
'The rewards from the system are too random. If I rely solely on system investments, who knows when I'll be able to obtain these two things again?'
'So, taking a calculated risk is worth it.'
'Plus, with my current Life-and-Death Realm strength, I should be able to protect myself even against a Divine Palace Realm opponent.'
'As long as I don't encounter a Saint, my life won't be in danger.'
'But to guard against the possibility of the Great Chu Dynasty playing dirty, I need to prepare an extra precaution.'
Li Xun's mind raced.
The Great Chu Dynasty was a powerful force. While they valued their reputation and honor, he could not gamble his life on their sense of integrity.
What if the moment he stepped into the Great Chu Dynasty's territory, they imprisoned him?
After all, the Great Chu Dynasty had Saints.
No one knew what temperament that Saint possessed. If the Saint took action against him, there would be no one who could save him.
At that moment, Li Xun thought of the Hun Tian Pill in his possession.
This was something he had obtained from investing in Fa Zhao.
It was even more precious than the Heaven Creation Pill he had acquired before—because the primary effect of this pill was to increase the chances of achieving Sainthood.
If he invested this pill in someone, they might be able to create a Saint!
'Hopefully, the Profound Sun Sect has someone on the verge of becoming a Saint!'
If he were to invest the Hun Tian Pill, his best choice would obviously be the Profound Sun Sect—after all, that was his own sect.
If something happened to him, only Profound Sun Sect would stand firmly by his side.
If the Profound Sun Sect gained a Saint, the entire sect's status would drastically change.
At that point, anyone who wanted to act against him would have to think twice.
With his decision made, Li Xun turned to the golden-haired man and spoke in a clear, confident voice:
"I don't need the Marquis title. Go back and tell the Great Chu Emperor that I will personally come to the Great Chu Imperial Capital soon to claim what is rightfully mine!"
"Oh?"
The golden-haired man had already prepared for rejection.
But to his surprise, Li Xun actually agreed!
Although Li Xun didn't specify a time, it was clear that he wouldn't delay for long.
A faint smile appeared on the golden-haired man's lips as he cupped his hands slightly.
"Then, we shall await Young friend Li Xun's arrival in the Great Chu Imperial Capital."
With that, he waved his sleeve, signaling his people to leave.
Just as the golden-haired man turned to depart—
Boom!
Li Xun extended his right hand, and a golden palm materialized in the sky like a vast golden cloud, descending with a mighty force.
Crash!
In an instant, he seized a golden divine chariot floating nearby!
That was the Champion Marquis' flying treasure, a supreme-grade spiritual treasure.
Previously, it had remained outside the Heavenly Tribulation.
But now that the Champion Marquis was unconscious, no one else could control it.
And in a single motion, Li Xun crushed the spiritual imprint inside the chariot with a slight squeeze of his fingers, shattering it into nothingness.
"Young friend Li Xun, what is the meaning of this?"
The golden-haired man frowned as he turned back to question him.
Li Xun smiled.
"Just taking some interest."
His gaze fell on the unconscious Champion Marquis.
This man—he would kill without a doubt.
He might not be able to do it now, but next time, it would be a different story.
But for now, collecting some interest was the right move.
His Royal Spirit Boat was starting to become too slow.
And now, this supreme-grade flying spiritual treasure had delivered itself right to him.
The golden-haired man's smile was stiff, but he didn't argue.
He simply offered a half-hearted compliment:
"Young friend Li Xun, I'm glad you like it."
With a flick of his sleeve, he led the powerhouses of the Great Chu Dynasty and departed.
<+>
If you want to see more of this story and don't mind paying $5 each month to read the latest post, please go to my Patreon[1].
The current chapter in Patreon: Chapter 201: You Dare Speak to Me Like That?[2]
Link to the current chapter: https://www.patreon.com/posts/i-thanks-to-my-129478349[3]
https://www.patreon.com/c/HannibalNotBarca/posts?filters%5Btag%5D=I+Thanks+To+My+Unlimited[4]
[1] https://www.patreon.com/c/HannibalNotBarca/posts?filters%5Btag%5D=I+Thanks+To+My+Unlimited
[2] https://www.patreon.com/posts/i-thanks-to-my-129478349
[3] https://www.patreon.com/posts/i-thanks-to-my-129478349
[4] https://www.patreon.com/c/HannibalNotBarca/posts?filters%5Btag%5D=I+Thanks+To+My+Unlimited