Emperor's Domination (Web Novel)-Chapter 6549: Price?

The jade cicada could turn an old man back to youth, refreshing their aged skin with its light.

Upon closer inspection, he saw tiny, transparent lines on the surface. They were nearly impossible to spot.

“This...” He frowned while holding it.

The jade immediately tried to escape from his hand with incredible power and speed. This turned out to be futile.

“Life-fuel cicada.” Its light alerted those nearby.

The cicadas were highly sought after as well. However, none were found after the battle.

Once upon a time, they were plentiful like cicadas in the mortal world. Everyone came running, especially the more powerful and older cultivators.

Supreme Black Ancestor warned everyone of the danger in doing so but most didn’t heed his warning.

Now, Li Qiye’s cicada got everyone’s attention.

“It’s a life-fuel cicada!” An expert shouted.

“So not all of them are dead.” Eyes gleamed with greed.

“Young friend, is this cicada for sale?” An influential elder asked Li Qiye.

“What do you want? I’ll trade.” A monarch saw how ordinary he was and tried to tempt him with a radiant treasure.

“Hah, nice one, a flashwind pearl for this cicada?” The elder sneered.

“Brat, just tell me what you want.” An expert became impatient.

More and more people crowded around him while looking at the cicada. However, they cared about reputation and didn’t make a move.

“Why would I sell it?” Li Qiye said.

“Because you can’t keep it if you want to leave this place alive.” A big shot with a devious aura snorted.

Many walked closer and made their intention clear.

“Doesn’t sound hard.” Li Qiye said while staring at them.

“Young friend, don’t you know the saying, it’s a crime to harbor jade? Just sell it.” The influential elder reminded him.

“Want to rob me?” Li Qiye asked.

The others exchanged glances and became increasingly impatient.

“You are not qualified to use it.” A lord said.

“And you are?” A light resembling the flow of mercury descended.

A soft imperial power greeted the crowd - gentle yet oppressive. Some dropped to their knees, unable to lift their head.

Stronger cultivators retreated from the pressure while staring at the source - a girl wearing a red dress.

Visual phenomena hovered behind her. One consisted of a river containing a supreme grand dao. Since her power fused with the river, it had a gentle affinity.

Her appearance was transcendent and made others feel inferior. Nevertheless, she appeared less imperious than other emperors.

“Thousandwater Emperor.” Both the young and old bowed in her direction.

“Your Majesty.” Weaker cultivators prostrated.

She was an emperor at the origination level but most importantly, she might be a distant relative of Staff Ancestor.

Her story was familiar to most - the emperor from Old World who was nearly captured by the leader of the ten villains.

She successfully escaped and told Staff Ancestor of her perilous ordeal, resulting in the latter obliterating Heavenly Crane Master.

She remained in Heaven World and became Staff Ancestor’s attendant. Her gaze fell upon the jade cicada.

“Young Noble, you found this cicada?” Her voice was soft yet commanding.

“Isn’t it obvious?” Li Qiye smiled without looking at her.

“The audacity! You court death...” A big shot yelled but stopped after seeing the emperor raise her hand.

“I need this cicada, could you please give it up?” She stared at Li Qiye instead of the cicada.

“That’s your business.” He wasn’t interested and shocked the crowd with his disrespectful attitude.