Chapter 346: Problem

Long dead silence.

At this moment, even someone as experienced as Ji Jue couldn't help but be slightly stunned, hard to believe.

Pure life essence, the essence of the vortex extracted from the embryo!

Each bottle of about thirty milliliters of alchemical material, sixteen bottles is more than five hundred milliliters...

So much liquefied life, in the hands of an artisan who is good at life science, can at least produce more than ten side-effect-free life-prolonging potions, and the numbers that each bottle can sell at an auction are enough to make people stunned.

All medicines in terms of healing and recovery, if a little bit can be added, can produce incredible qualitative changes, enhancing the effect to an unimaginable degree.

And if used for blood sacrifice, even if there is only one drop, it is enough to make the most ordinary creation born with spirituality.

And within the secret transmissions of the Ye Sect, there was the secret ritual of "Sword Washing" that could be used in conjunction with relevant materials to purify evil intent and baleful Qi. If it could all be used on Panying, it could save Ji Jue five or six years of effort! And such an exaggerated rate of progress is something an ordinary artisan would likely never reach even if they exhausted their entire life...

It can be called, infinite wonderful uses.

Then, such good things, why can't they be bought on the market?

That would have to go and ask what the punishment team of Taiyi Ring is doing!

As early as hundreds of years ago, the association had completely banned the production of liquefied life. The punishment team that made many artisans terrified, its prototype, was born to extinguish its production.

At this moment, even one bottle of liquefied life in the box, I'm afraid the embryos consumed are close to hundreds!

"This is really, a big gift."

Ji Jue sighed lightly, looked at it, lowered his eyes, and his fingers tapped on the table.

Long time.

Tu Sihai smiled from beginning to end, full of sincerity and expectation.

Until he finally sighed: "Such a heavy gift, is it too hot to handle?"

"Please rest assured, the source is absolutely clean."

Tu Sihai took out a commission letter stamped with an official seal from his pocket: "This is stolen goods seized by the Seven Cities Federation during a crackdown on smuggling crimes.

It's just that, how to deal with such tricky things, there are no conditions locally, so I can only entrust you to destroy them on my behalf."

Just, sign a name.

Such a box of liquefied life can be logically destroyed in Ji Jue's workshop, even if Taiyi Ring investigates, they will definitely have nothing to say.

"Then, the problem comes now..."

Ji Jue laughed, supporting the table, leaning forward slightly to ask: "I can't find a reason or cause to give me such a big gift for no reason."

"To tell you the truth, it is because there is an uninvited request..."

Tu Sihai showed a shyness just right, mixed with a trace of pleading and a trace of helplessness forced by the world: "Recently, the situation at sea is changing, things are complicated, even at sea, it needs some rest and breathing space, and it also needs to replenish materials..."

He paused, staring at the owner of Xinquan in front of him, pleading:

"—Can I ask you to raise your hand high and let us borrow the road?"

Borrow the road.

Sounds simple enough.

It's as if a big truck encountered a small road that stopped when passing through the countryside, the driver handed over a cigarette, and asked you to move a position, right?

But what exactly is passing the road?

The situation in the coastal area of the southeast region of the Federation is complicated, with large reefs or vortexes, or fierce disaster beasts inhabiting... For that kind of monster hiding on the seabed, even Chosen Ones have no good solution without the advantage of the terrain, at most it's enough to clean up the shipping route regularly.

Anyway, sea and land are different, fearing the deterrence of the Heavenly Law, those large disaster beasts will not approach the Federation.

But people are another matter.

Moreover, during the rainy season, the sea level rises, and many reefs or inconveniences in the past are submerged, and large ships limited by past conditions can come and go freely.

Even, advancing into the inland...

But the key is, even if the rain is flooding and the sea level rises, the ship also has to eat water, it is impossible to open in the swamp mud. At this time, the complicated water system of Haizhou comes in handy, simply like a highway, simple and convenient.

Regrettably, rivers that are big enough and wide enough have long been divided into the scope of large and small central cities, and even guarded by heavy troops.

Then, in this situation, do rivers that are convenient to enter and exit, unattended, and no one cares about exist?

The answer is, yes.

And, right under Ji Jue's butt now!

—Quancheng, which had fallen for sixty or seventy years before!

Before being shrouded in evil, closed inside and out, occasionally residual poison spread, it didn't become a climate, even if it was dangerous, it was impossible for anything fatal to run out, at worst everyone would go around it.

Life was going well, almost forming a fixed example, everyone had been accustomed to and accepted it for a long time, but, unfortunately, a Heavenly Man was full and had nothing to do, and after so many years, he couldn't let go of this, and even bet his life to pull Quancheng out again.

Now it's good, the fall is solved, but the road?

The road is gone too!

Occupied by Xinquan built by Coast Industry!

The ship groups of all sizes on the sea now feel greasy and angry in their hearts, simply more uncomfortable than eating flies—the road that was originally free to come and go, now damn it, has been carded by someone!

It's fine when going in, but if you are chased and run away and want to come out, and be carded by someone...

That sour and refreshing taste, simply needless to say.

Wanting to take advantage of the rainy season to make a fortune in the Federation and make some extra money, then the current priority is to consider how to move this stumbling block.

Either smash it, or, let it become its own goalkeeper.

Otherwise, how did Xinquan become a thorn in the side of so many people?

At this moment, hearing Tu Sihai say this, Ji Jue suddenly understood—oh, it turns out that a bunch of stinky outsiders ran to our Federation to beg for food!

Look down on who!

The grandfather of the Federation is the grandfather!

Just this little thing wants me to do things for you?

"So, if I don't agree... wouldn't you guys just attack?"

Ji Jue laughed, glancing at their appearance:

"Have you thought about it?"

Tu Sihai was "shocked", shook his head decisively: "What are you talking about, buying and selling is not benevolent, how can you move knives and guns? We are making friends, not enemies!"

Although no dog believes this kind of talk, you can't nod and admit that you are right, if you are sensible, kneel down and welcome the King's teacher, otherwise, blood will splash on the city wall in the future!

Moreover, didn't they make two preparations long ago?

Even if Ji Jue doesn't agree, it doesn't matter, everyone didn't come to eat dry rice, Haizhou has so many settlements to grab, can't Xinquan be grabbed?

Even if you Ji Jue have great magical powers and can shake the Security Bureau over, so what?

Only a thief for a thousand days, where is the thief who prevents it for a thousand days? Can the people of the Security Bureau squat here and not leave? Moreover, there are many disasters in the rainy season every year, and disaster beasts are frequent, can the Security Bureau not do things?

As for the wilderness market... in this matter, didn't other places' wilderness markets get involved?

In the past, when that old dog Lei Wuye was still alive, he was the most diligent every year, occupying the distance between Yacheng and Quancheng, and wanted to swallow 30% of the profit alone!

This year Chen Xingzhou hasn't stood firm yet, has no time to take care of it, it is the time for everyone to make a lot of money, how can Ji Jue be allowed to block the road?

"This kind of thing is always good for both sides, Mr. Ji."

Tu Sihai persuaded earnestly: "Why not raise your hand high?"

"Raise? Hand high?"

Ji Jue sneered, knocked on the box in front of him: "I am willing, but... with just this little thing, it's hard for me to talk to your friends?"

"This is just a meeting gift, if we can cooperate, the General will definitely not be stingy with friends!"

Tu Sihai promised decisively: "Besides, according to the General's meaning, we are willing to share an extra 10% of the harvest this time... Of course, if you want to participate, we are also welcome."

Saying that, he pointed to the sky and drew the ground to guarantee, fearing that Ji Jue wouldn't believe it, and even willing to accept a lie detector.

Because what he said was all the truth.

If they could really cooperate and handle it, the water ghosts would definitely not be stingy with the reward, everyone can distinguish between a full meal and a full meal, moreover, how much can Ji Jue earn?

Moreover, artisans are scarce talents everywhere, if they can be won over, who would mind having one more way out?

The younger brothers can be born and die with watermelon knives, but only the real big bosses who manage things can understand the gold content of making money in harmony.

A living Ji Jue can become a partner, a dead Ji Jue can only bring trouble.

By the time he reached his current position and height, there were not many people who could decide his life and death in one word, and not many people could handle him at will.

"Really a good method."

Ji Jue heard this, couldn't help but clap his hands and praise, full of joy: "Indeed, friends make money together, I have already felt the General's love and sincerity!

After all, the stall is big, and the expenditure is also large, the artisan's money is never enough, the General has such generosity, I naturally have no reason not to cooperate."

He smiled warmly, showing enthusiasm: "Then, as of now, there is only one small problem that needs to be solved."

"It doesn't matter, our society is specifically for customers to solve problems!"

Tu Sihai grinned, "Please say it!"

Damn, artisans are mad dogs that can't be fed!

Already gave 10%, still want to raise the price!

"You might have misunderstood me."

Ji Jue couldn't help but sigh with melancholy: "To say trouble, it's actually not trouble, but to say simple, it's actually not that simple. This problem is not big or small, I'm just afraid you guys have no way."

"It doesn't matter, friends' business is our business."

Tu Sihai calmed down, sincerely guaranteed: "Rest assured, we are professional, absolutely won't leave you any hidden dangers. Please give us a chance, tell me, where is the problem."

"The problem is right here."

Ji Jue shrugged, smiled regretfully, and no longer hid his mockery and contempt.

"—I am not willing."

In an instant, the office fell into dead silence.

Tu Sihai's expression twitched, the gold teeth and Feng Ming behind him were shocked, if it weren't for Tu Sihai's previous instructions, they would probably have scolded out loud.

But even so, they couldn't help but glare.

Then, they felt the bone-chilling evil cold when that pair of pitch-black pupils glanced over!

Heart, convulsing in an instant, almost stopping beating.

"To tell you the truth, Mr. Tu, I admire you guys, and I also admire your so-called... ha, 'General'."

Ji Jue supported his chin, smiling but not smiling: "You guys always think very beautifully, like children in kindergarten, holding some groundless expectations and desires for other people's things.

So that the whole world is as beautiful as a garden, letting you guys, take whatever you want, pick whatever you want.

Others might be able to endure, but I can't."

He said coldly, "I can't look at it."

"I hate dead children, especially those who pretend to be well-behaved and cute, but point at other people's things and shamelessly want to reach out, and after being rejected, they roll and make a scene, making the scene very difficult to look at, adult giant babies!"

"This world could have been very good, it's because of people like you that it's as disgusting as a mud pit. Thinking that you guys will run to Haizhou and breathe the same air as me, I feel so stinky I can't stand it."

Ji Jue paused, reached out, covered the lid of the box, pushed it back to the other party, and finally told him: "So, please tell him—if you want to die, please die outside Haizhou, don't run to my front and be an eyesore, understand?"

In the dead silence, Tu Sihai's expression was stiff, pupils unable to control, trembling.

And the two people behind him had long been unable to make a sound.

Even if close at hand.

But the evil cold and fear in instinct usurped the control of the limbs, making them unable to even open their mouths.

Until Tu Sihai used all his rationality and restraint, slowly stood up.

"Then, since the words are not speculative, I will say goodbye." He picked up the box, looked at Ji Jue one last time: "As for the consequences, I'm afraid I don't need to repeat them, I hope Mr. Ji takes care of himself."

"Wait—"

At that moment, he heard Ji Jue's voice, couldn't help but turn his head suddenly.

But there was no drawing of a dagger, nor throwing a cup as a signal.

Only a brilliant smiling face.

"There is a saying, those who come are guests. Everyone has come, not even eating a meal, if it spreads out, people will think Xinquan is so poor it can't open the pot."

He pondered for a moment, suddenly suggested: "How about taking some local specialties back?"

"..."

Tu Sihai shook his head without hesitation, wanting to refuse. But the words spoken out stopped and disappeared, as if swallowed by something invisible.

"Let me help you with a small favor!"

Ji Jue suddenly clapped his hands, pointed at Tu Sihai: "Let me guess, you guys must have someone lost, right?"

Tu Sihai's eyes widened slightly.

"Old Gou!"

Following Ji Jue's call, the middle-aged man who had been waiting for a long time pushed the door and entered, holding a box in his hand, placed it on the table, and opened it in front of them.

Showed the gift inside.

"Come, please take a look—" Ji Jue hugged Tu Sihai's shoulder, asked: "May I ask if the one you lost is this person? This person? Or this person?"

In the box, there were only three skulls.

One of them was full of cracks, and the sunken top of the head was still stuck with half an axe blade, which could be seen to have suffered a lot.

The second one had already fallen apart, the cut was smooth, and it was glued together by someone, so it was just making do. And finally, there was one scarlet, pitch-black, and multicolored, just looking at it made one feel suffering and pain, skin crawling.

Gold teeth and Feng Ming felt the faint residual spiritual quality, couldn't help but lose their voice.

Only Tu Sihai, still expressionless, stood still.

"You got it wrong." He squeezed the sound from his teeth: "This, is not our person."

"Bingo!"

Applause rang out, not stingy at all.

"What an honest good child."

Ji Jue praised: "So, I decided to give all three to you!"

Saying that, he lifted the box, put it into Tu Sihai's arms, lifted his stiff fingers, pressed them one by one, as if afraid it would fall to the ground.

"Must hold it well."

He finally patted the bearded man's shoulder, smiling, meaningfully.

That kind of smile was no different from before.

Only the malice that was no longer hidden, like a wild tide, rushed out!

Tu Sihai's hands trembled, subconsciously contracted, could no longer speak, looked at him one last time, and left decisively, footsteps hurried.

Smooth all the way, without any obstruction.

Xinquan opened its doors, letting that broken-down car speed away.

It's just that, even after walking far away, when looking back at the small town behind, one could still see the office with lights on in that building.

And the figure like a hallucination in front of the window.

Quietly glancing at them.

Bon voyage. ===== CHAPTER 347 =====

Fair winds to you.