strokinit Chapter 14901 You're Still Too Young
Chapter 14901 You're Still Too Young
Chapter 14901 You're Still Too Young
Ling Xiao looked at the arrogant little phoenix in the distance and shook his head.
If it were a phoenix from Chishui, such arrogance would be one thing, but for a mere little phoenix, I really don't know where it gets its courage.
He remained seated, listening to the footsteps slowly rising from below.
Little Phoenix walked in front, with Jiang Chuan following beside her, speaking in a somewhat humble tone.
There was no other way. As the vice dean of the Holy Rune Academy, Jiang Chuan dared not neglect these important figures in the slightest, for fear of implicating the academy.
"So you're Ling Xiao? What an arrogance! You actually made me, the young master, come to see you in person!"
Little Phoenix glanced at Ling Xiao and found that he was sitting upright in his chair drinking tea, showing no sign of getting up to greet her, the young city lord of Chishui City.
"You don't even stand up and bow to me when you see me? Didn't your Holy Rune Academy teach you how to be a decent human being?"
Ling Xiao glanced at the little phoenix, a hint of mockery in his eyes. He didn't put down his teacup, but took a sip before speaking leisurely.
"You know you're just the young city lord, not the city lord of Chishui City, Chishui Phoenix!"
He nodded slowly, his tone flat and even, and gestured with his chin towards the chair beside him:
“I am the junior grandmaster of the Holy Rune Academy. On the contrary, you come to ask for a favor without any manners... Never mind, I won't argue with a child. Please sit down.”
The little phoenix didn't move, remaining standing in place with her arms crossed, her posture arrogant. She cut to the chase, stating her purpose with an air of self-assurance:
"I've come here to ask you for a Sacred Stone on behalf of my mother."
Ling Xiao did not answer immediately. He simply picked up his teacup again, took a small sip, his movements were unhurried, and his expression remained indifferent, as if he had not taken her words to heart at all.
This indifference only intensified the little phoenix's displeasure.
"Seven-Star Advanced Heart-Protecting Sacred Pattern Stone".
Little Phoenix patiently added, her tone tinged with impatience yet brimming with confidence:
“My mother said that as long as you are willing to refine it, you can name your price. Whether it is rare and precious materials, ancient cultivation techniques, or the help of connections in Chishui City, you can have it all.”
Ling Xiao slowly put down his teacup, looked up at her, his gaze calm yet carrying an invisible pressure, and spoke slowly, word by word:
"Young City Lord, do you know what attitude you should use when asking someone for a favor?"
Little Phoenix was startled, clearly not expecting Ling Xiao to say such a thing. Her expression changed slightly, and a hint of surprise and anger flashed in her eyes.
"What do you mean?"
What I mean is,
Ling Xiao slowly stood up, walked steadily to her, leaned slightly forward, and looked at her directly. His calm eyes held no emotion, yet they carried an undeniable aura.
"From the moment you walked in until now, you haven't uttered a single polite word or a single courteous phrase."
His opening line was, "I'm asking for a Sacred Stone for my mother," and his closing line was, "Name your price."
He paused slightly, a half-smile playing on his lips, his tone laced with sarcasm yet strangely calm:
"Young City Lord, are you asking for a favor or giving orders?"
Upon hearing this, the little phoenix instantly blushed and became somewhat furious, her red hair flying wildly.
Who is she?
She is the only daughter of Chishui Phoenix, one of the eight strongest warriors in the Chaotic Martial World. She has been a pampered princess since childhood, with a noble status.
Everyone who sees her either flatters and fawns over her, or at the very least, dares not speak to her in such a tone. This guy has repeatedly embarrassed her and even dares to question her; it's simply outrageous.
"Kid, I'm giving you face, don't be ungrateful!"
The little phoenix's voice turned extremely gloomy, showing signs of being ready to fight at the slightest provocation, "My mother, the great Crimson Water Phoenix, is now asking you to make a Sacred Rune Stone for her. This is an honor for you, a sign that she thinks highly of you. Don't be ungrateful!"
"You really think that just because you've refined a seven-star high-grade holy rune stone, you can command the world? That everyone has to give you face? You think too highly of yourself."
Ling Xiao laughed, "Heh, as expected of the Little Phoenix, your ability to twist the truth is truly unparalleled. You think highly of me? My honor? I really don't need such an honor. Go back and tell your mother that she either has to come over in person, or... teach her daughter how to beg for help!"
"You!" Little Phoenix was about to make a move, but was stopped by Jiang Chuan.
"Young City Lord, this is the Holy Rune Academy, not Chishui City. Anyone who dares to disrespect our Junior Grandmaster, we at the Holy Rune Academy will fight to the death to reason with her!"
Jiang Chuan's voice wasn't loud, but his tone revealed his determination to share hardships with Ling Xiao.
If Chishui City offends Ling Xiao, it will offend the entire Holy Rune Academy, making it much more difficult to use Holy Runes in the future.
Little Phoenix is young and arrogant, but she is not stupid. Her mother sent her to ask for a Sacred Stone. If she causes a major enemy to Chishui City, it will be a great loss, and she will be scolded to death by her mother.
Taking a deep breath, the little phoenix calmed her anger, then stared intently at Ling Xiao: "Ling Xiao, this isn't over yet, you'll regret it! Let's go!"
After speaking, she turned around and leaped out of the Holy Rune Tower.
There's no point in staying any longer; it will only make things more awkward. It's better to leave quickly.
Seeing that Little Phoenix had left, the four guards had no choice but to leave as well.
They knew that Little Phoenix's attitude was wrong, but after all, she was their master, so they couldn't say much. Besides, Little Phoenix had always been like this, and they were used to it.
Even in their view, Ling Xiao was somewhat wrong about this; why was he taking it so seriously?
After the others left, Ling Xiao sat back down in his chair, picked up the spiritual tea on the table, and remained calm as if the conflict had never happened. The sharp aura around him instantly subsided, and he returned to his previous composure.
Jiang Chuan sighed deeply, walked over, and sat down opposite him, his face full of worry.
"Ling Xiao, your refusal has seriously offended Chishui City."
The little phoenix is spoiled and cannot tolerate the slightest grievance. She will definitely complain to the Red Water Phoenix when she gets back.
“I did not refuse.”
Ling Xiao spoke calmly, his tone utterly unwavering:
"I was just asking her to show the proper attitude."
Asking for favors should be done this way. Why does she act so condescendingly and bossily just because she's from Chishui City?
Jiang Chuan shook his head helplessly, his tone tinged with a mixture of helplessness and worry:
"You're still too young."
The little phoenix was spoiled by the phoenix of Chishui since it was a child, and it had no idea how to ask for favors.
But you must understand, the Crimson Phoenix behind her is not to be trifled with. It's a veteran powerhouse who has lived for over a hundred years, with unfathomable strength. Even Dean Yao Tianji has to give her some face. Our Holy Rune Academy can't afford to offend Crimson Water City.