CHAPTER 793: CHAPTER 488 EXCHANGE_2

"As long as I have the Azure Sky Ring, I absolutely won’t die," Ji Xinghuo confidently said.

"Oh?"

Yunhuo Xiao looked at Ji Xinghuo seriously, then suddenly laughed, "Now I’m a bit curious about your identity."

Ji Xinghuo immediately stood up, his facial features changing. His height shrank from over two meters to just under one meter ninety, his build also shrinking by half a circle, becoming more balanced and robust, his pupils turning dark gold as he recovered his real appearance.

The Deception Mask too ceased its cover, revealing an obscure aura.

Yunhuo Xiao’s expression changed slightly.

"Annihilation Jin pays respects to senior Yunhuo," Ji Xinghuo announced his name within the True Dragon Dynasty.

At that moment, he was utterly different from just a few seconds before.

Apart from appearance, the greatest change was that indescribably awe-inspiring aura, laden with the intent of destruction.

Even Cang Ya, who had already known Ji Xinghuo’s true identity, couldn’t help but have her mind shaken.

She discovered Ji Xinghuo had advanced to the Sixth Rank.

In the two Star Realm months since they last met, Ji Xinghuo’s return from the Sea Abyss meant his strength had risen more than just a single level!

"Annihilation Jin, Annihilation Dragon..."

Yunhuo Xiao sized up Ji Xinghuo, then suddenly realized, "I heard not long ago that a member of the Titanium Cobalt Family from the Yuan Magnetic lineage gave birth to an Annihilation Dragon Lord, it must be you. No wonder you had the confidence to refuse Xukun Tianlin, good!"

He voiced his approval.

If it were just an Annihilation Dragon, Yunhuo Xiao wouldn’t hold him in such high regard, but observing Ji Xinghuo in person, he sensed a strength far surpassing that of a Sixth Rank powerhouse.

This Annihilation Jin must at least be a genius belonging to the Hidden Dragon Series!

Without accidents, he would surely advance to the Seventh Rank in the future.

Moreover, Yunhuo Xiao deduced more from Annihilation Jin’s identity, namely that his waiting until the Cangming Auction ended was related to the soon-to-be-auctioned Magnetic Pole Potential Slash, a Treasure coveted by all Mutants of the Electromagnetic Elements.

Now that he knew the identity, he wasn’t afraid Annihilation Jin would run off with the Azure Sky Ring and head straight to Titanium Ring City.

Yunhuo Xiao’s attitude shifted.

His smile grew even wider as he asked, "How confident are you that you can escape safely from Xia Wei’s clutches with it?"

"If I have the Azure Sky Ring in hand, at least ninety percent," Ji Xinghuo replied.

"Hmm..."

Yunhuo Xiao, stroking his chin, no longer hesitated, "I also agree to your second request."

Making early overtures to a future Shepherd Star Saint could do no harm.

Even if Ji Xinghuo now suggested relaxing the first requirement, extending the redemption period, and lowering the price, he would consider it. However, Ji Xinghuo had no such thoughts and gratefully said, "Thank you, master."

He activated the Deception Mask and disguised himself once more as an ordinary Legendary Mutant.

Then he took out the Azure Sky Ring.

"Master, please look."

After discussing the exchange for so long, he had to at least let Yunhuo Xiao see the Azure Sky Ring and personally examine it.

Ji Xinghuo handed over the azure ring.

Yunhuo Xiao received it and fondled it in his hands, examining it for a while and extolled, "It is indeed the treasured artifact of the Xukun Family. Whether the material and craftsmanship or its effectiveness and might, all are impeccable, absolutely a rare gem among Heavenly Revelation Treasures."

He then shook his head, "The most important material of the Azure Sky Ring is the Void Cage Alien Species, only available to the Xukun Family; others can’t craft it."

"What a wonderful treasure!"

After admiring it, Yunhuo Xiao passed it back to Ji Xinghuo, "You must take good care of it for me, and bring it over immediately once the auction ends."

"Yes, master," Ji Xinghuo promptly replied.

Yunhuo Xiao nodded, took out two Ether Crystal slips, and began inscribing content quickly into them. In less than half a minute, he finished, handed one of the stone slips to Ji Xinghuo, and said, "This is the contract for the trade between the Thunderclap Ship-Slicing Blade and the Azure Sky Ring. Take a look for yourself, and if there’s no issue, sign it to make it effective immediately."

Ji Xinghuo channeled a thread of Star Power, and the content within the stone slip unfolded before his eyes.

He read it carefully.

The contract detailed the method of exchange and the agreed redemption period and price, all matching what had just been discussed. Once both signed, they would lock the slip, preventing further writing or changes to the content, which held legal force within the True Dragon Dynasty.

Although the so-called legal effectiveness is almost the same as air to a Shepherd Star Saint, it is at least a form of guarantee.

Ji Xinghuo confirmed the contract had no traps and then signed his own name.

The two exchanged stone slips and signed again.

The contract was thus in effect.

Yunhuo Xiao put away the stone slip and said, "The materials for the Thunderclap Ship-Slicing Blade have been ready for many years, I can start forging today. There is about ten days left until the Cangming Auction, the time is not very ample, but it’s definitely enough, I guarantee to deliver the Thunderclap Ship-Slicing Blade to you before the auction."

"Thank you for your hard work, Master," Ji Xinghuo replied.

"You can go back and wait for notification, or you can stay in the Zhu Xing Lake estate," Yunhuo Xiao said and then dispersed into a burst of flames, his figure vanished.

This was just one of his avatars.

Ji Xinghuo turned his head to look at a building within the Zhu Xing Lake estate, Yunhuo Xiao’s original body had already gotten to work the moment the contract was signed.

Yunhuo Xiao was not working alone.

He had a team of dozens of forgers, skilled in operating all kinds of equipment. At his command, the entire workshop sprang to life like a complex, massive machine, entering the working state.

"Annihilation Jin, will you go back home with me, or will you stay here?" Cang Ya asked.

"I’ll stay here."

Ji Xinghuo thought that with Yunhuo Xiao staying at Zhu Xing Lake estate, living here himself was akin to receiving protection from a Shepherd Star Saint, which was safer.

"I will stay with you," Cang Ya said without hesitation.

"Good."

When no one was around, Ji Xinghuo lifted her chin and said with a smile, "With you here, Xukun Tianlin wouldn’t dare make a move. But are you sure you can stay with me for ten days? Judging by your performance last night, you might beg for mercy in three."

This woman lacked strength but was exceedingly demanding.

Slight skill, big addiction.

Cang Ya’s face flushed with a beautiful blush, and she retorted delicately, "Humph, who begged for mercy? Don’t talk nonsense."

"Hahaha..." Ji Xinghuo burst into laughter, in a very cheerful mood.

At this moment, Zhi Ying walked into the parlor, halting their flirting, but from her expression, it was clear she had known all along.

After that, Ji Xinghuo settled down at Zhu Xing Lake estate.

He spent most of his time cultivating, his Star Power broke through 180,000 points, and he exchanged thoughts deeply with Cang Ya every day. When the two of them were together, they were almost always undressed. Just like in the Secret Realm, Cang Ya was addicted to the pleasures of love and couldn’t extricate herself.

During this time, under Yunhuo Xiao’s instructions, Zhi Ying publicly announced that Yunhuo Liaoyun had sold the Azure Sky Ring to him.

But she did not mention the Thunderclap Ship-Slicing Blade.

Xukun Tianlin heard the news and came to visit.

He offered to buy back the Azure Sky Ring for 1.5 million Ether Crystals, but Yunhuo Xiao refused.

Ji Xinghuo did not show himself.

However, by closely tracking Xukun Tianlin through the Macro Heavenly Eye and secretly observing his interactions with Xia Wei, Ji Xinghuo discovered that Xukun Tianlin seemed to have given up pursuing him but had not withdrawn the surveillance set up on Donghuang Island.

"Still not giving up," Ji Xinghuo concluded.

Despite Xia Wei deciding from the perspective of her family’s interests to focus on Yunhuo Xiao, seeking a way to take back the Azure Sky Ring.

Xukun Tianlin had not let go of personal grudges.

This was within Ji Xinghuo’s expectations. Every now and then, he used the Macro Heavenly Eye to spy on Xukun Tianlin, keeping track of his movements.

The Macro Heavenly Eye also caught sight of another important target, the Magnetic Pole Potential Slash being guarded by a Shepherd Star Saint in the Canglong Family’s treasury, but Ji Xinghuo had never caught a glimpse of the Bibo Dragon Emperor.

The whereabouts of this Infinite Realm Master were unknown.

In his heart, Ji Xinghuo felt wary; he dared not look too often after several fruitless observations.

In the blink of an eye, ten days passed.

The day before the Cangming Auction, a burst of hearty laughter echoed in the Zhu Xing Lake estate. Ji Xinghuo, who was cultivating, heard Yunhuo Xiao’s message: "Your Thunderclap Ship-Slicing Blade is complete, come immediately!"