The next moment, Vulcan Kong quickly put on a smile. If even his own Immortal senior brother couldn't afford to provoke this little demon, there was no need for him to make things difficult. Better to pay up and avoid disaster. So he said, "I'm willing to offer Young Master Song one million top-grade spirit crystals, ten ninth-grade spirit pills, and two ninth-grade spirit artifacts!"
Ian Song nodded in satisfaction, then turned to Vulcan Pi and asked, "And you?"
Vulcan Pi gritted his teeth. "Eight hundred thousand top-grade spirit crystals, five ninth-grade spirit pills, and one ninth-grade spirit artifact!"
"I suppose that'll do," Ian Song said with a smirk.
Hearing this, Vulcan Pi felt an urge to rush up and fight Ian Song. 'Still just barely enough?' Eight hundred thousand top-grade spirit crystals was already two-thirds of his entire net worth!
After stowing away the storage rings from Vulcan Kong and his disciple, Ian Song turned his gaze to the other seven Tribulation experts present.
"Ahem, I just remembered something urgent I need to handle. I'll be going first!" one of the Church Masters said hastily.
"Oh, my disciple just called me for something important. I'll take my leave as well!" another expert chimed in.
In an instant, the seven Tribulation experts vanished into the air, each giving their own excuse. It looked just like they were fleeing from the plague god.
"Tch, I wasn't even planning to ask you all for compensation. What's the rush?" Ian Song muttered.
Ian Song shrugged and grumbled to himself.
The crowd's faces darkened at his words.
Suddenly, Ian Song's gaze landed on Vulcan Pi again, making his heart skip a beat.
"By the way, the Fire God Church has a pretty nice environment. I think I'll stay here for a while. Church Master Vulcan Pi, you don't mind, do you?" Ian Song said casually.
Hearing this, Vulcan Pi finally breathed a sigh of relief. "Since Young Master Song has such a temperament, stay as long as you like!" he said politely.
Ian Song laughed. "Haha, since Church Master Vulcan Pi doesn't mind, I'll take you up on that!"
Vulcan Pi's face twitched. He said in a deep voice, "Fletcher, Diana, you two entertain Young Master Song in my place. I've got things to take care of, so I'll be leaving first!"
With that, Vulcan Pi teleported away on the spot.
"Young friend, I'll take my leave as well!" Vulcan Kong cupped his hands to Ian Song, then left together with two other late-stage Tribulation experts.
"Take care, seniors!" Ian Song smiled and waved.
"Little sister, I've got things to do. You take care of this rascal—uh, Young Master Song!"
The next moment, Fletcher Toba gave Ian Song a complicated look, said a few words, and left. He'd been thoroughly outclassed—though both were early Combined-Body, the gap was massive. Determined to catch up, he headed off to secluded training.
Ian Song took Diana Toba's hand. "Diana, show me around the Fire God Church!"
"Sure."
For the next few hours, Diana Toba led Ian Song all over the Fire God Church, excitedly pointing out building after building and explaining each one.
By evening, the two of them returned to Diana Toba's courtyard.
"Ian, why don't you rest for a bit? I'll make you something to eat," Diana Toba suggested.
"Why bother going so far?" Ian Song teased.
Ian Song reached out, pulled Diana Toba into his arms, and kissed her.
This time, Diana Toba didn't resist at all—instead, she responded eagerly, and soon their kiss grew passionate.
Ian Song's hands began to wander over Diana Toba's body.
Soon, Diana Toba went limp, collapsing completely in Ian Song's arms.
Her beautiful face flushed, Diana Toba gazed at Ian Song and whispered, "Ian, carry me inside."
"Of course."
Ian Song gently picked up Diana Toba and strode into the house.
Soon, sounds of intimacy drifted from the room, lingering well into the night.
The sun rose.
Ian Song felt a tickle on his chest and opened his eyes to see Diana Toba awake, playfully trailing her hair across his chest.
"Why not sleep a little longer?" Ian Song laughed, catching her mischievous hand.
Last night, Diana Toba was insatiable—by the end, she was nearly fainting, but she recovered quickly.