Cosmic Trading System

"Buzz—"

Yun Firestone had just turned off the communication device when it buzzed again with a new alert, indicating a contact request from Chu Lee.

However, Yun Firestone did not answer the call but directly turned the device off again.

"Buzz—"

But the very next moment, the communication device signaled yet another incoming connection request.

Yun Firestone switched it off once more.

Watching this unfold, Ao Firestone's mood fluctuated with anticipation and disappointment. He vaguely guessed Meteor Saint's intentions, but the matter involved a Sacred Sound Stone, making him unavoidably anxious.

After several repeats of this cycle, Yun Firestone finally chose to accept the connection.

Chu Lee's image appeared on the other side once again.

"Meteor Saint, you're ruthless..." As soon as he appeared, Chu Lee said with a grim face full of resentment.

It had to be said, Yun Firestone had cleverly exploited his weakness, leaving him no choice but to succumb to Yun Firestone's threats. However, to have not fulfilled the task yet and to pay the price of a Sacred Sound Stone stirred considerable anger within him.

Hearing the words from Chu Lee, the corners of Yun Firestone's mouth curled up slightly; he knew that this matter was as good as settled.

Then, with a faint smile, he said, "Master Lee, you're too polite. How about this? I'll tell you a piece of information concerning your life and safety in exchange for one Sacred Sound Stone, how about it?"

"Information concerning my life and safety?" Chu Lee's complexion changed.

"Indeed, if Master Lee is unaware of this information, there might be a significant danger of falling," Yun Firestone said, nodding slightly.

"Fine, if the information you provide is true, I'll give you a Sacred Sound Stone," Chu Lee gritted his teeth and said. After all, he had already planned to give the other party a Sacred Sound Stone to silence them. If he could additionally get information critical to his survival, it would be a valuable trade-off.

"Does Master Lee need to swear an oath?" Yun Firestone asked with a sly smile.

Chu Lee's face changed again. To cultivators of their level, oaths were taken very seriously. If one swore and failed to keep that oath, it could affect their mental state, which in turn could hinder their future prospects. When reaching a certain level, it might become impossible to climb any higher.

"If Master Lee is unwilling, then let's drop the matter. The Firestone Family is not one to coerce others." Seeing Chu Lee's shifting expressions and his reluctance to speak, Yun Firestone's expression grew serious as he spoke flatly.

While speaking, he thought to close the communication device.

"Wait..." Just then, Chu Lee quickly said.

This time, it was his turn to be anxious. If the matter were to end here, he feared the Firestone Family might disclose that he was behind urging them to deal with Lin Yun. And that was just one aspect of his concerns.

The Immortal Origin Holy Land had long known about the Firestone Family's ambitious nature. If he played his cards right, he could allege that the Firestone Family intended to create discord among the members of Immortal Origin Holy Land.

He had agreed to Yun Firestone's terms, but in his heart, Chu Lee had already decided that once he returned, he would evaluate how easily he could procure that Sacred Sound Stone. If it was feasible, he wouldn't mind giving it to the Firestone Family.

If it was not readily obtainable, he could delay it for some time. Even if the Firestone Family went public with it, he could still vehemently deny it.

However, Yun Firestone's subsequent words were of a nature that he couldn't ignore.

To speak or not to speak an information that might threaten his very existence.

Was there anything more valuable than his life?

A person like Yun Firestone would unlikely lie to him, and he didn't dare gamble...

"What is it?" Yun Firestone asked indifferently, appearing in no hurry.

"It's just an oath, I'll swear it! Provided that the information you give me can determine my life and death, I will give Meteor Saint a Sacred Sound Stone. If I break this oath, may I never climb to a higher realm and meet an unpeaceful end!" Chu Lee said through gritted teeth.

In saying this, he also employed a bit of cunning, cautious in case Yun Firestone's information was a deception, trivial, or something he already knew.

If the information turned out to be something he already knew, it would not determine life and death since he would have prepared countermeasures. In that case, he wouldn't need to give away a Sacred Sound Stone.

"Hehe, Master Lee, you are too severe," Yun Firestone said with a light chuckle, not minding the subtext in Chu Lee's words.

Hearing Yun Firestone's response, Chu Lee clenched his teeth even harder, full of silent fury. Too severe? Wasn't it this old man who forced him to swear? Now he played it off as if he was speaking earnestly—if he was capable, he shouldn't have demanded an oath at all!

At the same time, he deeply feared the cunning of these old men. He had already made plans for many things but found that he still had to bow down time and time again.

In his heart, he began to feel regret. Had he known earlier, he would not have cooperated with the other party, or perhaps he should not have taken personal action. However, due to the urgency at the time, only by his direct involvement could the Firestone Family be convinced to promptly agree and act. Even a Super Warrior would likely be ignored by the Firestone Family.

Now, he hadn't managed to deal with Lin Yun and had suffered substantial losses instead, leaving him exceedingly frustrated and almost wanting to vomit blood.

"The information I intend to share with Master Lee is that Lin Yun's war pet's mother, the Super Golden Beast Can, has already followed the trail of Master Lee's escape. Star Beasts' tracking abilities are typically strong, and Super Star Beasts even more so. I hope Master Lee takes care and remains vigilant because if it catches up, that would not bode well," Yun Firestone continued.