Chu Qingyu stared, completely bewildered. Seeing her father and respected uncle kneel before Xia Feng, calling him "Holy Emperor!"
Holy Emperor?
Coupled with Xia Feng's words, could he be the Grand Perfection of the Holy Emperor realm?
Had he bet on her herself?
Chu Qingyu was utterly stunned. She had initially thought Xia Feng was deliberately losing to her, only to realize she was the one being toyed with.
Once the situation became clear, Chu Qingyu found that she was the clown.
Chu Kangbo, seeing his daughter in a daze, urgently called out to Chu Qingyu, "Qingyu, why aren't you kneeling quickly?"
His tone carried a hint of reproach. How could she lack such perception?
Your father and uncle are kneeling, and you're still standing here?
"I..."
Chu Qingyu was speechless. Although she felt displeased, facing her father's questioning and the pressure of the title "Holy Emperor," she could only accept reality and kneel.
Just as Chu Qingyu was about to kneel, a force pulled her up. Xia Feng slowly said, "Miss Chu need not be so formal. I did not intentionally conceal my identity before; it is simply that the jade pendant you wear is of great use to me. If you are willing to part with it, you may have any cultivation materials you desire."
Xia Feng was not one to force others to give up their possessions, but he was determined to obtain this jade pendant. It was crucial to him, and he had to get it.
Hearing Xia Feng's offer, Chu Qingyu's anger subsided slightly, but she still felt manipulated.
After all, not every woman would fall for Xia Feng on sight.
Chu Qingyu was precisely one of those who did not. Everyone had their own personality.
Chu Qingyu shook her head and directly stated, "I don't want anything, and I am not lacking."
Chu Qingyu's refusal made Chu Dong and Chu Kangbo extremely anxious. She might not lack anything, but they certainly did.
With her realm, she naturally wouldn't lack cultivation resources, but for them, especially Chu Dong, the lack was dire.
For Chu Dong to break through to the Grand Perfection of the Holy Venerable realm, an accumulation of cultivation resources was essential for any hope of advancement.
The scarcity of Holy Venerable Grand Perfection cultivators was due to the rarity of resources.
Among the vast population of the Sacred Realm, there was no shortage of geniuses and talented individuals; what they lacked was cultivation resources.
It was akin to the mundane world on Earth, where there was never a lack of talented, capable, intelligent, and courageous people. They could excel in anything they set their minds to, but they often lacked opportunity or a backing.
Therefore, for anyone aspiring to become a Holy Venerable Grand Perfection cultivator, resources were an indispensable component.
Despite their anxiety, Chu Kangbo and Chu Dong dared not speak or interrupt Xia Feng's conversation with Chu Qingyu, merely watching anxiously.
Seeing his daughter refuse so outright, Chu Kangbo kept giving her subtle glances.
He hoped his daughter would be more understanding.
Although Chu Qingyu could be somewhat spoiled and willful, she was not unreasonable. In this particular situation, she naturally understood the need to sacrifice the personal for the greater good.
However, she remained intensely curious. What exactly was this jade pendant that she had carried for so many years, and that Xia Feng also possessed four of? What was its purpose?
Chu Qingyu looked at Xia Feng again and asked earnestly, "I don't want anything. I can give it to you without compensation, but you owe me a favor."
A favor from someone at the Grand Perfection of the Holy Emperor realm – how significant that was! Chu Qingyu was perfectly aware of its value.
Chu Qingyu was not foolish; no amount of resources could compare to the favor of a Holy Emperor Grand Perfection.
"Agreed," Xia Feng replied, nodding without hesitation.
"Good, it's a deal," Chu Qingyu said, removing the jade pendant from her neck and handing it to Xia Feng without reservation.
Xia Feng took the jade pendant, still carrying Chu Qingyu's subtle fragrance.
"Thank you," Xia Feng expressed his gratitude.
Chu Qingyu asked with a hint of curiosity, "Now that you have the jade pendant, can I know its purpose? What exactly is it?"