C574 Exquisite Young Master Middle Two Chapters in a Row

Woo Zhengyang was most concerned about Yun'er's injuries. Yun'er mentioned that his injuries could be healed using natural treasures with wood properties, which greatly encouraged Woo Zhengyang. At least he had a way to make amends. However, after a thorough search, Woo Zhengyang realized he had very few natural treasures with wood properties. Eventually, Woo Zhengyang turned his attention to the young people on the Path of Stars.

Woo Zhengyang knew that these young individuals were extremely important to the Heavenly Mirror Pavilion and the three Martial Mansions. By using them as leverage, he could undoubtedly force the Heavenly Mirror Pavilion and the three Martial Mansions to make sacrifices. This was precisely why Woo Zhengyang saved a young man from the Martial Mansion; in Woo Zhengyang's eyes, saving a person was like acquiring a pile of natural treasures!

"Hey... wait, brother, wait..." Lee Yuanye suddenly called out urgently as he saw Woo Zhengyang about to leave.

"What is it?" Woo Zhengyang turned back to ask.

"Brother, you said you need natural treasures with wood properties, that's fine, but you didn't specify the grade you need! And how much do you need... While the Heavenly Mirror Pavilion has a lot of resources, we have many people to consider..." Lee Yuanye asked with a troubled expression.

The conditions Woo Zhengyang proposed weren't a big issue for the three Martial Mansions. They only had one or two people held by Woo Zhengyang, and even if they were lost, it wouldn't be a significant blow.

Especially for the Azure Sun Martial Mansion and the Sea Heart Martial Palace, their top representative was quickly dismissed by Woo Zhengyang. Although the one left behind was still among the elite, they didn't carry as much weight.

As for the Moon Light Martial Mansion, they were quite frustrated. Initially, Woo Zhengyang expelled all five of their members, making them the most resentful. However, the subsequent events brought them some relief. Their strongest young talent avoided encountering Woo Zhengyang, allowing them to advance smoothly to the next stage.

Yet, no one anticipated another twist. They thought they would be the biggest beneficiaries among the three Martial Mansions, but then another issue arose with Woo Zhengyang. Two of their members, including their top young representative, were detained.

These ups and downs nearly drove the Moon Light Martial Mansion members crazy. Thankfully, Woo Zhengyang didn't go to extremes, which was a small consolation. The main solace was that others had it worse, which brought them some comfort.

The unluckiest of all was the Heavenly Mirror Pavilion. Historically, they have always been the biggest winners whenever the Bewilderment Dragon Stream opened, and this time was expected to be no different. However, out of the twenty people they sent, fifteen were detained by Woo Zhengyang. These fifteen, all at the Tendon Bone Stage, were far more valuable than the four from the three Martial Mansions.

Lee Yuanye was deeply concerned about the group of people under his care. If anything went wrong, he would be in serious trouble. Woo Zhengyang, on the other hand, was a bit frustrated with Lee's questions.

Woo didn't set any specific limits on quantity or quality because he wasn't familiar with the natural resources of this world or the scale of the Heavenly Mirror Pavilion. If the place turned out to be incredibly rich, asking for too little would be a huge loss. So, his answer to Lee was simple: "The more, the better!"

After saying this, Woo turned away.

"Wait... Brother, come on, you can't just leave it like that. At least give me some guidelines so I can report back properly. The reason I led the team here is because the opening of the Hundred Flower World was supposed to be smooth. Otherwise, my father wouldn't have let someone as unreliable as me lead the team. But now, things have gone wrong, and not just a little wrong. If I go back without clear answers, my father will have my hide. Please, don't make this harder for me!"

Woo Zhengyang understood Lee's concerns. Despite his carefree appearance, Lee was sharp and never lost sight of the important details, even while playing the fool.

Now that things had gone awry, the trip to the Hundred Flower World was a bust, and the Heavenly Mirror Pavilion wouldn't gain anything from it. Lee knew he was bound to face consequences.

However, he knew even more clearly that if he couldn't bring back all the disciples this time, it wouldn't just be a simple reprimand. So, he was willing to humble himself, pleading pitifully with Woo Zhengyang.

Now that Woo Zhengyang had laid out his terms, he agreed readily, hoping to at least stall for time and bring back a definite answer. As for what happened afterward, he could wash his hands of it. But if he couldn't even return with a clear response, how could the leader of the Heavenly Mirror Pavilion make a decision?

Unfortunately, Woo Zhengyang had no intention of giving them a clear answer. So, when Lee Yuanye spoke, Woo Zhengyang didn't even turn around. After listening, he continued walking forward without saying a word.

"Please... come on, man... sir, you're like family to me. At least give me a number. Even if the Heavenly Mirror Pavilion doesn’t have it, we can prepare. I’m sure the three Mansion Lords will fully support us, after all, we've been through thick and thin together."

As soon as Lee Yuanye said this, the expressions of the leaders and elders of the three Martial Mansions changed dramatically. This guy was utterly shameless, dragging them into the mess at this point. They had thought that even if they had to pay a ransom, it wouldn't cost much since they had fewer people detained. But now, listening to Lee Yuanye, it seemed they would have to help cover the costs for the Heavenly Mirror Pavilion as well.

Even though the people from the three Martial Mansions were furious, they couldn't argue back. They could only grit their teeth and swallow their anger.

Who could blame the Heavenly Mirror Pavilion for being so powerful, and Lee Yuanye for being so shameless?

Hearing Lee Yuanye's repeated pleas, Woo Zhengyang reconsidered. Since Lee Yuanye was so desperate, there was no harm in having a discussion.

"What do you think your disciples from the Heavenly Mirror Pavilion are worth in terms of rare treasures?"

"Well... whether they're worth nothing or a fortune, that's up to you, big brother," Lee Yuanye flattered.

"In that case, let's say they're worth a fortune!" Woo Zhengyang said, turning to leave again.

"Big brother... please... those guys aren't worth it, really..."

"If you want a specific amount, just name it. If I'm not satisfied with what you say, don't bother bringing anything in two weeks. It's not like I'm lacking."

"Yes... yes... big brother, you're wise and powerful, wealthier than nations. How could you lack those trivial treasures? I know you're giving me a chance..." Lee Yuanye continued to flatter, sweating nervously.

Woo Zhengyang's message was clear: if you want a deal, name your price. If it's satisfactory, we'll talk; if not, don't expect your disciples to return.

Now, Lee Yuanye found himself in an even tougher spot, trying to unload his burden.