Stealing the Heavens.

Chapter 104 Complete the transaction
Ten days later, the blizzard gradually subsided, and Elder Li Mei invited Zi Dong and the others to the top of Snow Lotus Peak, where the Snow Ice Sect Master would entertain them.

The Azure Lotus Sword Sect invited Zi Dong, and Elder Li Mei hinted to Elder Feng Ji not to have too many people accompany him.

Elder Fengji and Elder Qiao Hankun discussed it and decided that the two of them would accompany Zi Dong, Feng Qingwu, and Zhou Xinyu.

Zi Dong insisted on having Ai Shang and the two rogue cultivators accompany him, because he wanted to trade precious resources with the Qinglian Sword Sect.

Elder Li Mei hesitated for a moment before agreeing. Including Ai Shang and the other two, the number did not exceed ten, which was still within the allowed range.

Because of a recent blizzard, Snow Lotus Peak has not yet been cleared, and the mountain gate is almost half buried by snow.

Moreover, the snow was not compacted, making it impossible for ordinary people to walk on; it could almost bury a person completely.

The group from Zidong were all cultivators. Under Elder Li Mei's guidance, they channeled their true energy into their feet, leaving only faint marks on the snow.

Since flying is not allowed to enter the mountain gate, Zi Dong and his group could only walk slowly on the ground.

However, after climbing the mountain, Elder Li Mei made an excuse to report to the sect leader and rushed up the mountain first, leaving the Zi Dong group to climb the mountain on their own.

"When will we get to the top of the mountain?!" Feng Qingwu complained irritably after climbing just a few steps.

Because they were all suppressed by an invisible force, they were not only unable to fly, but each step also consumed a great deal of energy.

"The Azure Lotus Sword Sect is deliberately making things difficult for us!" Zhou Xinyu was also furious; even her divine sense as a Void Breaking Realm cultivator was useless.

"Elder Qiao, you take Zi Dong and go ahead. We'll follow behind." Elder Fengji made the decision immediately.

As long as Zi Dong reaches the summit as quickly as possible, he will restore face for the Yuntian Sect and prevent the Qinglian Sword Sect from looking down on him.

"Let Daoist Donglai lead everyone away!" Zi Dong stopped Qiao Hankun, who was about to take him away.

He had just discussed with Donglai Ziqi that if Zi Dong lost face in the Qinglian Sword Sect, it would diminish the reputation of Donglai Daozu.

As soon as Zi Dong finished speaking, purple mist surged out from his body, enveloping everyone and flying straight towards the mountaintop.

The purple aura from the east was not suppressed by Snow Lotus Peak at all and could fly freely, quickly surpassing Elder Li Mei.

From the foot of Snow Lotus Peak to the summit, there is a staircase that resembles a ladder to heaven, covered entirely in pure white jade without a trace of snow.

Elder Li Mei watched the purple mist fly by easily, and suddenly lost all her strength, plopping down on a nearby rock.

She wasn't there to report anything; she just wanted to see how Zi Dong and the others would lose face, which is why she ran to the front.

These steps are for outsiders; cultivators of the Azure Lotus Sword Sect can fly directly through the mountain to go up or down.

The Snow Ice Sect Master was leading the elders and disciples, standing in front of the snow-white main hall on the mountaintop, waiting to see the disheveled state of Zi Dong's group.

However, instead of Elder Li Mei, the Zi Dong group flew up on clouds.

In just fifteen minutes, it would be impossible to reach the summit by flying through the mountain.

With a cold expression, the Snow Ice Sect Master waved his hand to dismiss the elders and disciples, and invited Zi Dong and the others into the Snow Lotus Hall.

"Sect Master Xuebing, let's wait for Elder Li Mei!" Zi Dong said after sitting down.

A sumptuous banquet had been prepared in the main hall, and the Snow Ice Sect Master immediately ordered the feast to begin.

Zi Dong certainly wouldn't miss such a good opportunity to strike at the Azure Lotus Sword Sect; the host even arrived later than the guest.

"Zi Dong, could you please invite Dao Ancestor Donglai out so that I may pay my respects?" Sect Master Xuebing quickly changed the subject.

"Sect Master Xuebing, the Eastern Dao Ancestor only sees Ancestor Xuelian," Zi Dong said with a smile, implying that Sect Master Xuebing was not qualified.

"Zi Dong, I heard Elder Li Mei mention that you want to trade some precious resources with my Qinglian Sword Sect. Is this true?" Although the Snow Ice Sect Master's face was still cold, her tone was somewhat smug. She wanted to give Zi Dong a warning.

"Sect Master Xuebing, Elder Li Mei may have misunderstood. We are not here for a transaction, but for an exchange!"

Zi Dong said with even more pride, and then instructed Ai Shang to show the exchange list to the Xuebing Sect Master.

Ai Shang quickly stood up, took out a jade slip from his storage bag, and respectfully presented it to the Snow Ice Sect Master: "Sect Master, please take a look."

He dared not address the Snow Ice Sect Master by his full name, because unlike Zi Dong, he did not have the support of the Eastern Dao Ancestor.

"Zi Dong, you brought everything on the list?!" The Snow Ice Sect Master merely scanned the jade slip with his divine sense before staring at Zi Dong in shock and asking.

"Of course." Zi Dong nodded with a smile. He was very satisfied with the expression of the Snow Ice Sect Master. The deal had been successfully completed.

The resources he brought were exactly what the Azure Lotus Sword Sect wanted, but the Cloud Heaven Sect had refused to exchange them.

The Snow Ice Sect Master suddenly became enthusiastic and personally toasted the Zi Dong group, creating a very harmonious atmosphere.

After Elder Li Mei rushed over, Sect Master Xuebing immediately instructed her to take Ai Shang to exchange resources.

"Zi Dong, stay at Snow Lotus Peak for a few more days. Xue Ling would like to spar with you," the Snow Ice Sect Master warmly invited.

"Thank you, Sect Master Xuebing." Zi Dong was surprised that he did not refuse, because this was the meaning of Donglai Ziqi.

His appearance as the Eastern Dao Ancestor was not only to help Zi Dong out of a predicament, but also to meet the Snow Lotus Ancestor.

However, Donglai Ziqi did not tell Zidong why, but he naturally understood after seeing it.

Although the summit of Snow Lotus Peak was also covered in snow, it was full of springtime charm, with lush trees and flowers everywhere.

Zi Dong and his group were arranged to stay in snow houses around the Snow Lotus Palace, which were not only spacious but also extremely luxurious.

It's practically comparable to a five-star hotel on Earth, and the Azure Lotus Sword Sect even arranged for two female disciples to serve Zi Dong.

"How long do you plan to stay?" After Ai Shang completed the resource exchange, Feng Qingwu immediately came to find Zi Dong.

"Donglai Daozu wishes to see Xuelian Laozu." Zi Dong did not hide it, because when Donglai Ziqi met Xuelian Laozu, everyone would naturally find out.

"How can we meet?" Feng Qingwu was taken aback. The Azure Lotus Sword Sect had been blocking them all along, and Zi Dong had no way to stop them.

"I don't know either." Zi Dong shook his head with a wry smile. The purple aura from the east was just telling him that there was a chance if he stayed on Snow Lotus Peak.

"You'd better hurry, the sect has sent word that people from the Central Continent will be arriving at the sect soon!" Feng Qingwu warned.

"With the Eastern Dao Ancestor here, we have nothing to fear from people coming from the Central Continent." Zi Dong didn't care, as everything was protected by the Eastern Purple Qi.

Xue Ling approached Zi Dong twice more, bringing up the competition, but Zi Dong could only make various excuses to postpone it.

“Junior Sister Xue Ling, Dao Ancestor Dong Lai wants to see Ancestor Xue Lian. I cannot make a move until this matter is resolved.”

Zi Dong finally had to reveal his true intentions, hoping to glean some information about the Snow Lotus Ancestor from Xue Ling.

"Senior Brother Zidong, the Ancestor has been in seclusion, and even the Sect Master cannot see him." Xue Ling directly dispelled Zidong's idea.

"Junior Sister Xue Ling, where is Ancestor Xue Lian in seclusion?" Zi Dong was still unwilling to give up. Knowing the approximate location, he could detect it with the Eastern Purple Qi.

"Only the sect leader knows." Xue Ling shook her head. She was just a junior disciple and had no access to the Snow Lotus Ancestor.

(End of this chapter)