"Zhao Shengtian, what are you trying to do?"
The members of the five great families, after recovering from their shock, all turned to Zhao Shengtian and shouted angrily.
"Esteemed Family Heads, I have already made myself clear. I like the Dengtianlong Tower and wish to purchase it. I am aware that its ownership is shared by the five great families, and thus, I hope you will sign a property transfer agreement to transfer its ownership to me."
As he spoke, Zhao Shengtian glanced at the red-clothed woman behind him and said with a smile, "Bring out what I've prepared for the Family Heads."
"Yes!" A group of red-clothed women immediately brought trays forward to the heads of the five families.
The trays were covered with red cloth, making it impossible to see their contents, but the fact that Zhao Shengtian could produce them clearly indicated they were no ordinary items.
"Uncover them!"
As the Family Heads of the five families looked on with curiosity, Zhao Shengtian smiled and instructed.
"Whoosh—"
As soon as Zhao Shengtian finished speaking, the red-clothed women swiftly removed the red cloth from the trays. In the next second, everyone's eyes widened, and their breathing grew rapid.
On each tray lay one hundred test tubes, filled with a golden liquid.
"This... is this the Golden No. 1 Elixir from the Killing Dao Society?"
Golden No. 1 was an elixir developed by the Killing Dao Society that could significantly enhance martial cultivation. Each vial was worth nearly a billion, and it was even priceless, as the Killing Dao Society never sold it casually. Now, Zhao Shengtian was gifting a hundred vials of Golden No. 1 to each family, causing everyone's breathing to become incredibly ragged.
In this world, it was likely impossible for anyone to remain calm in the face of such a generous gift.
Indeed, even Shen Lang's eyes widened in disbelief, unable to comprehend how Zhao Shengtian could produce five hundred vials of Golden No. 1 simultaneously. Where did this scoundrel get so much Golden No. 1?
"Esteemed Family Heads, as long as you sign the property transfer agreement for Dengtianlong Tower, the Golden No. 1 in front of you will be yours. I believe you understand the kind of enhancement these Golden No. 1 vials will bring to your strength, correct?"
Zhao Shengtian looked at the five great family heads whose breathing had quickened, a relaxed smile gracing his face as he said, "You have only one chance. I hope you Family Heads will consider carefully."
"Zhao Shengtian, what exactly are your intentions?"
Unexpectedly, in the face of such immense profit, the heads of the five great families maintained their composure. Zhao Ding Tian, from the Zhao family, looked at Zhao Shengtian with curiosity and questioned, "Zhao Shengtian, what exactly are your intentions?"
"Grandfather, I've already stated my intentions. I like the Dengtianlong Tower and want to buy it. It's as simple as that," Zhao Shengtian replied with a smile. "I know you Family Heads don't care about money, so I've brought some items you might like. I hope you will consider it carefully."
"No, Zhao Shengtian, you're lying. What you truly want is not Dengtianlong Tower, but the secret within Dengtianlong Tower."
After Zhao Shengtian finished speaking, Nalan Yanqing, who had remained silent until now, looked at Zhao Shengtian and said with a cold snort.
"The secret of Dengtianlong Tower?"
Upon hearing Nalan Yanqing's words, the heads of the five great families were all shocked. They stared intently at Nalan Yanqing, eager for her to reveal the answer.
However, Nalan Yanqing showed no intention of elaborating. She merely looked at Zhao Shengtian and said, "Zhao Shengtian, you colluded with the Killing Dao Society and conducted biological experiments on Paradise Island. You have lost your humanity. Now, you even wish to pry into the secrets of Dengtianlong Tower. Today, you cannot escape death by any means."
With that, Nalan Yanqing slowly stood up and snapped her fingers. Six figures from the Black Guard immediately appeared beside her.
"Capture Zhao Shengtian. If he resists, kill him without mercy," Nalan Yanqing commanded her companions.
"Yes!"
Hearing Nalan Yanqing's words, the six Black Guards immediately drew their Han swords from their backs. Like phantoms, they instantly appeared around Zhao Shengtian. Their Han swords immediately subdued Zhao Shengtian; if he dared to move, these six could kill him in an instant.
"These people... are so strong."
Witnessing the six Black Guards in action, the members of the five great families were all astonished. It was no wonder the Black Guards dared to be so audacious; they possessed such power.
"Zhao Shengtian, this absurd farce is coming to an end. It's time for you to return to where you belong," Nalan Yanqing said coldly, looking at Zhao Shengtian. "Do you have anything else to say?"
"Nalan Yanqing, you wish to take me back. That's a fine thought, but unfortunately, you won't succeed. Today, you cannot take me away. All of you will stay here," Zhao Shengtian said, even though he was subdued by the six Black Guards and would be killed instantly if he moved. However, Zhao Shengtian showed no sign of panic as he looked at Nalan Yanqing. "Do you think I'm truly afraid of you Black Guards?"
"What do you mean?"
Hearing Zhao Shengtian's words, Nalan Yanqing sensed something amiss and asked.
"Bang—"
As soon as Nalan Yanqing finished speaking, a red-clothed woman dashed towards Zhao Shengtian like a phantom. The six Black Guards instinctively moved to intercept her, but they were each sent flying dozens of meters by a heavy punch, all of them seriously injured, spitting blood, and unable to stand.
The red-clothed woman who attacked was none other than Luo Si, the Red Guard among the Three Peaks and Twelve Riders of the Killing Dao Society, the one who had saved Suo Luo and Qin Yanluo in Nanling.
"This woman... such terrifying strength."
As soon as the red-clothed woman made her move, everyone present felt an oppressive aura. They stared intently at the red-clothed woman, unable to believe that Zhao Shengtian had suddenly acquired such a powerful woman by his side.
"Nalan Yanqing, what other means do you have? Bring them out," With Luo Si by his side, Zhao Shengtian's face was fearless. He looked at Nalan Yanqing and said.
"Zhao Shengtian, do you really think I have no way to deal with you?" Nalan Yanqing said, enraged.
"Perhaps you do, but until I decide to act, behave yourself. Don't delay me from accomplishing my grand task," Zhao Shengtian said. After these words, he ignored Nalan Yanqing and turned his attention back to the heads of the five great families, smiling, "Esteemed Family Heads, have you given any thought to my proposal?"
"One hundred vials of Golden No. 1 can increase your strength by half. With them, neither the Zhou family in the south nor the Rong family in the southwest can threaten you anymore. You must consider carefully; there is only one chance."
"This..."
Zhao Shengtian's words plunged the heads of the five great families into deep thought. The Killing Dao Society was indeed infamous, but the elixirs they developed were genuinely powerful. This was why many factions, defying the world, colluded with the Killing Dao Society. These one hundred vials of Golden No. 1 were an temptation that no one could refuse.
However, just as the heads of the five great families began to waver, Nalan Yanqing shouted, "Anyone who dares to agree to Zhao Shengtian will be considered a rebel."