Lin Cangpan looked at the two divine artifacts before him, only sensing a strange aura, nothing out of the ordinary.
As Lin Cangpan was merely an ordinary businessman, not an ancient martial artist, he naturally couldn't perceive the profound mysteries of the Scarlet Heart Fruit and the Dao Heart Jade.
However, seeing Du Yuemian's solemn expression, he understood that the items in Nangong Li's hand were indeed as rumored.
They could drive countless ancient martial artists mad.
Even Du Yuemian, a Martial King, was moved, let alone others.
"Brother Li, they are indeed two rare treasures!" Lin Cangpan exclaimed in amazement, then asked Du Yuemian, "What are your thoughts on these two treasures, Miss Du?"
Lin Cangpan began to steer the conversation.
As expected, Du Yuemian did not hold back her praise. "This Scarlet Heart Fruit truly lives up to its reputation as a divine item for ancient martial artists to enhance their cultivation. Just a wisp of its vitality is enough to captivate one." She then looked at the Dao Heart Jade, a fiery glint in her beautiful eyes. "As for this piece of Dao Heart Jade, I fear even those in the Martial Ancestor realm would be moved!"
Du Yuemian revealed the full value of these two divine artifacts without any concealment.
Upon hearing this, everyone couldn't help but gasp. Although they had already guessed that the Dao Heart Jade had extraordinary effects,
only when they heard that it could benefit ancient martial artists of the Martial Ancestor level did they truly realize their limited perspective.
After all, in their eyes, a Martial King was already the pinnacle.
After her admiration, Du Yuemian calmed her mood and directly addressed the main topic of the day. "May I ask, Old Master Nangong, if you would be willing to sell these two divine artifacts to me?"
As Du Yuemian finished speaking, everyone quieted down, turning their gazes to Nangong Li, eager to see the old man's decision.
To demonstrate her sincerity, Du Yuemian immediately began to make an offer. "For this Scarlet Heart Fruit, I am willing to pay five hundred million. And for the Dao Heart Jade..." Du Yuemian paused here, and after a moment, with determination, "I am willing to offer one hundred billion!"
One hundred billion?
Hearing this figure, everyone was stunned, including Lin Cangpan and the elder Nangong Li.
They had never imagined that Du Yuemian would offer such an astonishing sum for the Dao Heart Jade.
In fact, Du Yuemian's original plan was to purchase it for fifty billion. However, after arriving in Minghai City, she had already received a great deal of intelligence.
Therefore, to obtain the Dao Heart Jade as quickly as possible, she had to act decisively and offer one hundred billion directly.
To avoid any unforeseen complications.
It now seemed that Du Yuemian's approach was undeniably correct, as Nangong Li had no room to refuse after hearing this figure.
Du Yuemian's offer was fair and just, and even exceeded expectations. If he chose not to sell, it would be disrespectful to the Du family of the provincial capital.
The implications of this were understood by all.
Some might ask, was it truly impossible for Nangong Li to refuse?
Well, the Du family was overwhelmingly powerful, and they had offered a price far exceeding fairness without resorting to coercion.
If Nangong Li insisted on not selling, others would not only refrain from accusing the Du family of bullying but would instead turn their attention to the Nangong family, accusing them of being ungrateful.
This! This is human nature!
Nangong Li remained silent for a long time, not rushing to reply to Du Yuemian.
Seeing this, Lin Cangpan did not intend to give Nangong Li more time to think. He urged, "Brother Li! Miss Du is willing to pay such a high price. If it were me, I would undoubtedly agree without hesitation." He then continued in a tone of concern, "Alas! Brother Li! Many ancient martial artists have appeared in Minghai City now. If you don't sell it yourself, can you protect it?"
Undeniably, Lin Cangpan's words held much truth.
In the present Minghai City, countless eyes were fixed on the Nangong family courtyard. As long as this piece of Dao Heart Jade remained in Nangong Li's possession, the Nangong family would continue to be at the center of the storm.
If Nangong Li simply sold the Dao Heart Jade, everything would be resolved smoothly.
Now, he had an excellent option.
Not only could he profit, but he could also perfectly avoid all risks.
However, would he do so?
"Miss Du, this Dao Heart Jade, I fear..."
Just as Nangong Li was about to refuse, a sudden anomaly occurred in the scene.
At this moment, behind Lin Cangpan, a figure emanating a dark aura suddenly exploded outwards with extreme speed.
Caught completely off guard, Lin Cangpan's back was struck as if by a massive truck, sending him flying backward.
In almost an instant, the figure appeared before Nangong Li. Without hesitation, it snatched the box from his hand.
In a flash, Nangong Li sharply dodged to the side, pushing off with his feet and rapidly retreating, evading the sudden attack.
Although he dodged, one of the boxes in his hand was missing.
Fortunately, the box that was stolen was the one containing the Scarlet Heart Fruit.
"Damn it!" the man radiating black energy roared in frustration.
Nangong Li steadied himself and finally got a clear look at the man who had suddenly appeared.
This man had a stern face, slightly sunken eye sockets, and appeared to be over sixty years old. However, his eyes were extremely cold, sending shivers down one's spine.
But Nangong Li was certain he had never met this old man. Yet, there was a faint sense of familiarity.
This filled him with regret.
"Uncle Yun!"
At this moment, Lin Fengxuan, who had accompanied Lin Cangpan, said with some trepidation.
He couldn't believe that the person who had just attacked was Uncle Yun from his memory.
The old man was named Lin Cangyun, Lin Cangpan's younger brother. However, he had been away from the Lin family for many years, so few people recognized him.
But Lin Fengxuan had seen him a few times, hence his shock.
After the shock, Lin Fengxuan noticed Lin Cangpan, who had been sent flying. He knew that Lin Cangyun had moved with incredible speed towards Nangong Li just moments ago.
Therefore, the impact Lin Cangpan suffered must have been severe.
Indeed, when Lin Fengxuan reached Lin Cangpan's side, blood was already seeping from his seven orifices. His aura was also rapidly fading.
"Dad!" Seeing this tragic state, Lin Fengxuan panicked.
However, Lin Cangyun seemed to disregard Lin Cangpan's life or death, his eyes fixed on Nangong Li, the black energy around him intensifying.
"It seems I underestimated you," Lin Cangyun said coldly. "But this time, you won't be so lucky."
With that, Lin Cangyun raised his right palm above his head. The surrounding black gas gathered at his palm, transforming from a palm into a claw. Wrapped in the black energy, a phantom demonic claw materialized.
"Die!"
Lin Cangyun used the demonic claw as a weapon, transforming into a black shadow and charging towards Nangong Li.
But before he could engage Nangong Li, a fatal sense of crisis emanated from behind him. When he turned his head, he was met with a flurry of sword energy.
In that torrent of sword light, Lin Cangyun smelled the scent of death.
In his haste, he only caught a glimpse of a blurry figure.
In her hand, it seemed she held a full moon, sacred and radiant.