Everyone held their breath, realizing only then that there was still a powerful figure present.
As soon as he spoke, an unusual silence fell over the scene. Almost everyone felt displeased, but the combat prowess he had just displayed was indeed a cut above theirs. This thought left the group feeling extremely stifled and uncomfortable.
However, they were all proud and unyielding individuals from their respective races, not ones to easily accept their fate.
Duan Tiande was the first to speak. "Your cultivation is indeed higher than ours, but there are so many masters here. Even you wouldn't be able to fight all of us combined. For you to want to monopolize this Primordial Dew alone is far too greedy."
He had witnessed Zu An saving Qiao Heng and knew that the two parties were destined to be on opposite sides, so he wasn't afraid to offend him.
With someone taking the lead, the others quickly chimed in, clearly wanting a share.
Zu An said indifferently, "Oh? You can try."
Everyone was silent.
Although everyone believed that combining forces could defeat him, the one who attacked first would surely suffer. Even if they succeeded in making him back down, they wouldn't have the strength left to claim a share. No one was foolish.
However, prolonged silence was not a solution either. Several of them exchanged discreet glances, a cunning undercurrent beneath the calm surface.
At this moment, Qiao Heng spoke up. "This gentleman didn't compete with us for the spirit herbs just now. It's only right that we reciprocate by not contending with him for this Primordial Dew."
Duan Tiande raised an eyebrow. "Is it because he didn't snatch the spirit herbs that you want to reciprocate? It's clearly because he saved you earlier."
Qiao Heng's expression changed, and before he could retort, Ma Huang, standing nearby, spoke in a mocking tone. "Exactly. How can the value of those spirit herbs compare to this Primordial Dew? If this gentleman is willing, I'd be happy to trade the spirit herbs I just got for this Primordial Dew."
He had just successfully snatched a Silver Thread Flower, which gave him the confidence to say this.
The others also chimed in, "That's right. The only reason he didn't compete for them just now was because those spirit herbs were useless to him, not because he genuinely wanted to yield them to us."
Hearing their incessant chatter, Zu An frowned, about to lose his temper, when Princess Salon spoke first. "It's not just about yielding the spirit herbs. We were only able to get out of the Misty Forest safely thanks to them. If it weren't for them, we might have already perished in there."
Princess Changning was filled with regret, wondering why she was always one step behind. She quickly echoed, "Yes, they saved our lives. It's perfectly reasonable to let him have this Primordial Dew."
Seeing these two also speak in his favor, the others immediately lost their temper. They had initially planned to win by numerical advantage, but with three of their own now siding with him, what was the point of fighting?
Seeing them deflate, Zu An nodded at those who had spoken up for him, then asked Yan Xuehen, "How do we collect this?"
Yan Xuehen took out a pristine jade bottle, squatted gently beside the pool of Primordial Dew, and formed a hand seal. The Primordial Dew, as if drawn by something, automatically flowed into the jade bottle. "The main concern with Primordial Dew is it solidifying prematurely, which would render it useless."
As she spoke, she drew a series of runes onto the jade bottle, clearly to prevent it from solidifying.
The others were astonished by her remarkable technique. They thought, if even the woman with the weakest aura possesses such extraordinary knowledge, just who are these people?
Yan Xuehen handed the filled jade bottle to Zu An, but he didn't take it. "You and Sister Yun can split this. Yan Lu and I don't have a use for it right now."
Yu Yanluo nodded. She came from a family of elemental stones and had actually seen such things before, but at this stage, it truly wasn't of much use to her.
Not to mention the two Grandmasters who had already imparted their unique skills to Zu An, even using this as a gift to gain their friendship would be worthwhile.
Yan Xuehen was taken aback. "For us?"
This was such a precious item; even Emperor Zhao Hao had searched the world for it for years without finding enough Primordial Dew. Yet, it was being given to them so casually.
Yun Jianyue's expression was also somewhat unusual; it was unclear what she was thinking.
The demon masters nearby were almost spitting blood in anger. They had fought and struggled for it, only for this guy to turn around and use it to charm women.
And he really spares no expense when charming women!
If this Primordial Dew were auctioned, all the most beautiful courtesans in the world would line up for his favor, and he could even freely choose princesses from smaller kingdoms. Yet, he just gave it to two women by his side?
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Clearly, she was furious. She had just spoken up for him, but he hadn't even considered giving her a share.
Princess Salon, on the other hand, was quite composed. Her relationship with him wasn't close enough for such a gesture, and getting a Soul-Severing Nether Grass was already an unexpected delight. She wouldn't dare to ask for anything more.
At this point, the others dispersed one by one, muttering that if they stayed with this guy, any good find would just be snatched away. It was better to rely on their own luck.
Princess Salon also smiled and nodded at Zu An, then chose a direction and left. What business did she have intruding on a couple?
After they left, Yan Xuehen finally came to her senses, her cheeks slightly flushed. "Thank you very much then."
As a Grandmaster, she indeed needed this item more. However, with him having given her such a precious divine object, she didn't know how to repay him.
She could only first say to Yun Jianyue, "The Primordial Dew has been sealed. If we try to divide it now, it might solidify and lose its effect..."
Yun Jianyue was aware of this. "Ice-Stone Woman, just keep it with you for now. I'll come get it when I need it. Don't you dare secretly use it up."
After saying this, she herself found it strange. Before, with something so precious, she would rather destroy it on the spot than trust the other person with it. Yet now, she genuinely trusted her.
Yan Xuehen simply hummed in response.
Next, the group continued to explore deeper, gradually arriving at a spacious, empty hall.
At this moment, they saw figures of other demon masters entering from several other cave entrances.
Strangely enough, everyone had tried to choose different paths to search for treasures, each relying on their own luck, but unexpectedly, they found themselves gathering together again.
Yun Jianyue's expression grew solemn. "It seems the layout here is designed to draw everyone to this spot. Everyone, be careful."
Just then, a vast surge of life essence emanated from the center of the hall, dispersing outwards. Its intensity far surpassed even the Primordial Dew they had just found.
"This is..."
Everyone could no longer sit still and rushed towards the center.
In the center, within a pool of water, stood a lone, unopened flower bud.
The flower was very peculiar; it had no leaves, only three petals, and hadn't even bloomed yet, but it still gave off an impression of flourishing beauty.
The rich life essence emanated from this flower.
"Could this be the legendary..." Yan Xuehen, usually calm and composed, was somewhat flustered.
Beside her, Yun Jianyue's body also trembled. "Yes, this must be the legendary Three-Three Flower!"
Zu An and Yu Yanluo were somewhat surprised, having never seen the two of them so flustered. They quickly asked what the Three-Three Flower was.
Yan Xuehen took a deep breath, calming herself slightly. "The Three-Three Flower is also known as the Three Lives, Three Worlds Flower. Legend has it that it can allow lovers to stay together for three lifetimes. Although it sounds like a flower of love, it's actually an immortal spirit medicine. It's said that this flower blooms three times in its life, and each bloom allows its owner to live another lifetime. I always thought this was just a legend, but I never imagined it truly existed!"
Zu An was momentarily stunned. An immortal medicine, which even Emperor Qin Shi Huang had desperately sought but failed to obtain, actually existed?
At this moment, the other demon masters roared and rushed forward. Even without an explanation, they could tell that this spirit medicine was extraordinary. Everyone wanted to seize it immediately; at this point, no one would back down anymore!
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