Chapter 262: You

Jiang Cheng didn't dare to gamble.

Even though it's a low‑probability event.

But once he bets wrong, not only the pills he has will be taken, even his own life won't be safe.

After all, if this got out it's no joke; if he were the other side, he would also choose to kill and silence, even to destroy the body and erase traces.

Thus, after a brief hesitation, Jiang Cheng shook his head.

"Alright then, I'll wait until I save up another sum, then order the pills from you again."

"Good! Good!"

He Juan kept agreeing enthusiastically.

If someone delivers money to her doorstep, how could she possibly refuse?

Jiang Cheng's reaction was actually within her expectations.

To put it bluntly, a Senior Original Force Warrior who can come to White Pine Village is most likely the bottom‑ranked among Senior Original Force Warriors.

Otherwise, why not just go to Wu Family Fortress, or some other villages? There the variety of goods is greater and prices a bit cheaper.

If the other side can pull out one or two million, that's probably their entire fortune.

Carrying his bag, he left the trading house; not far away, Jiang Cheng felt someone trailing him.

He has to leave tomorrow, and at this critical moment he doesn't want any extra trouble, so he quickened his pace and soon shook off the follower.

Entering the hotel room and locking the door, Jiang Cheng opened the lockbox again, glanced at the ten Calming Pills inside, and let out a light sigh.

Seeing that he could soon gather the needed pills, yet giving up, the feeling was uncomfortable.

But if it happened again, he would still choose the same, because a moment's thought shows that even for a Grandmaster, seven or eight million is no small sum.

Not to mention, it can be obtained without much effort.

How many can resist such temptation?

Even the Grandmaster in the warehouse probably just doesn't know; if he did, there's no guarantee he wouldn't entertain some thoughts.

He and Ye Ying are leaving tomorrow; it seems a pity, but it's actually a wise choice.

Of course, the real problem still lies before him.

Advancing the Lotus Visualization Method to Mastery Level requires Primary Spirit Nourishing Pills worth 9 million yuan.

He has 7.23 million; at a 20% discount, he can purchase 90 Basic Tranquil Pills, whose effect equals that of 900 Primary Spirit Nourishing Pills.

Now this plan doesn't work, which means there's a shortfall of 1.8 million.

"I originally planned to go back and cultivate peacefully, but now it seems I'll have to come back again."

Jiang Cheng thought to himself.

He hadn't intended to venture out alone before; although the opponents he might meet wouldn't be strong and he could handle them solo, without Ye Ying's assistance it would become much more troublesome.

The only fear is a comparison.

Going hunting alone carries greater risk.

Or spending a few million and attracting the Grandmaster of the trading house, which is also risky? Choose the lesser of two evils.

A normal person would choose the former.

Of course, back to the point.

Going out alone raises risk but also raises profit.

Previously, catching a 1‑million prey required a 50/50 split, so he only got fifty.

After that, whatever he catches he keeps all, no need to share with anyone.

If he drives an off‑road truck, one outing would gather 1.8 million.

But Jiang Cheng thought it over and decided to keep a low profile; the people outside the village aren't fools.

The reason he hasn't acted these two days is that he heard rumors, knowing the two aren't easy to deal with; if he went alone and returned fully loaded, the other side wouldn't be moved at all.

So when the time comes, he'll start with a pickup, even if the haul is small; after a few days he'll surely gather enough.

As for purchase channels.

Jiang Cheng plans to buy from headquarters.

The reason it's not the Black Market.

First, there's still risk.

Even buying a 1‑million worth of pills would draw attention.

Buying seven or eight million would tempt the surrounding Spiritual Thought Masters; at that point, unexpected events could occur. Secondly, there are still over ten days until mid‑month.

It would take a long wait.

He asks Ye Ying to help purchase from headquarters; it can be done anytime and is relatively safe.

Why it's relatively safe rather than absolute is because transferring that much money to Ye Ying's account also carries risk.

If, after the transfer, the latter refuses to acknowledge it? Having cooperated many times, Jiang Cheng sees from Ye Ying's conduct that she's not that kind of person, so he dares to do it.

When these pills are in hand, he plans to first boost his Visualization Method experience; as Experience Value rises, the Spiritual Power in his mind will gradually increase, with the biggest jump at breakthroughs.

About 1.8 million yuan worth of pills remain.

The sources become many.

He can purchase in batches from Wu Family Trading House.

He can also buy Primary Spirit Nourishing Pills directly from headquarters; the number to swallow increases a bit, but that's no big issue.

Including buying from the Black Market, the risk would be much lower.

Having planned everything in his mind, Jiang Cheng let out a sigh.

Still, his strength is insufficient.

Even after getting the money, he doesn't dare spend it openly; he must be cautious.

……

Early the next morning.

The sky was just beginning to lighten.

The two got into a pickup truck and drove toward Dongfang City.

Because the plan had changed last night, Jiang Cheng didn't intend to bring that off-road truck back anyway, since they would come again in a couple of days.

It was clear that Ye Ying was in a good mood, the corners of her mouth slightly upturned, her eyes shining.

Seeing this, Jiang Cheng spoke up: 'Ye Ying, once we return to headquarters, I'd like to ask you for a favor.'

'You want me to buy Calming Pills for you?'

Ye Ying saw through it in one sentence.

'Yes.'

Jiang Cheng was both amused and exasperated, explaining:

'Because I'm only a Second-level Force Warrior, I lack the permission to buy anything better—I can only get Primary Spirit Nourishing Pills, which restore Spiritual Power too slowly.'

'Sure.'

Ye Ying smiled faintly and agreed.

Actually, even if Jiang Cheng hadn't said anything, she had intended to ask about that.

After all, she felt she had gained quite an advantage from this hunt.

If she could help him a little, her sense of indebtedness would lessen.

'Alright, then please help me with this—also, regarding this matter…'

'Don't worry, I'll keep it confidential.'

Ye Ying said.

She's not stupid either.

Such behavior is completely against headquarters regulations.

If she spoke of it, wouldn't she be asking for trouble? Suddenly realizing something, she asked: 'How many do you want to buy?'

'If possible, I want to use all of this harvest to buy Basic Tranquil Pills.'

Ye Ying's pupils contracted sharply, her voice trembling a little.

'You, you want to buy over seven million worth of Calming Pills?'

Jiang Cheng nodded seriously.

Ye Ying suddenly sucked in a cold breath, stammering: 'You, you're buying a bit too much—even for me, purchasing this much at once would draw attention from above; plus, after returning, I still need to buy an A-level Psychic Weapon, which will cost around three million, making it over ten million in total,'

'Even a Grandmaster would need a year or more to earn that much through legitimate means; and are you really comfortable transferring that much money to my account?'

Her eyes were filled with disbelief.

(End of chapter)