Chapter 319: Everyone Has Plans

319. Chapter 319 Everyone Has Plans

"Supervisor, Brother Yang, although it's 20 million, as long as I reach Level 2 Spirit Mind Practitioner, even if I refine a First‑grade Spirit Nourishing Pill, I can pay it off in a month; if it's a Second‑grade pill, it'll be even faster."

Jiang Cheng quickly said.

Even if he can refine Top‑grade Spirit Nourishing Pills, ten pieces per batch, gathering a full 2,000 pieces is still too difficult.

After all, he still owes money to the Black Market; even if he repays it, he must work for the Black Market, earning money for them, otherwise what's the point of the Black Market training him?

Thus, trying to secretly amass 2,000 pieces becomes even harder; perhaps two or three months would be the best case.

For others, advancing from Level 1 Spirit Mind Practitioner to Level 2 in three months is already a fast pace, but for him right now, it's still too slow.

After all, the Dawn Society is still watching hungrily; who knows when they'll send assassins again, so it's better for his own strength to be a bit stronger.

"20 million…"

Yang Chun inhaled a breath of cold air.

Moreover, a few days ago they also borrowed from Jiang Cheng a third‑grade high‑level treasure, bringing the total close to 10 million.

Added together, that's 30 million?

Good fellow.

Just when there was hope to repay the 1.56 million owed, they borrowed an even larger one on the other hand?

But even he had to admit that Jiang Cheng was indeed reasonable; a Level 1 Spirit Mind Practitioner has Spiritual Power that is too low.

"Supervisor."

He looked at Gu Zhangkong, "How about borrowing the 20 million worth of pills first? Jiang Lao Di's level here could clear that money in a month or two, right?"

Gu Zhangkong, seeing this, felt embarrassed to refuse again, after all he had already declined once before.

"Alright, do you want First‑grade Spirit Nourishing Pill or Second‑grade Calming Pill?"

"Supervisor, is there a Third‑grade one?" Jiang Cheng asked with a smile.

"There are some, actually, but…"

Gu Zhangkong furrowed his brow slightly, "A single Third‑grade Primary Awakening Pill has an effect a hundred times that of a Primary Spirit Nourishing Pill; it can restore your Spiritual Power twice. If your Spiritual Power consumption rate isn't slower than the recovery, it would be a waste of the pill."

"No problem, if there's a medium‑grade or high‑grade one it would be even better, top‑grade is best."

Jiang Cheng hurriedly replied.

Twenty million worth of Primary Spirit Nourishing Pills, converted into the same value of Primary Awakening Pills, would require only 200 pieces; if they're top‑grade, just twenty pieces suffice.

"Jiang Lao Di, you're not joking, are you? Top‑grade Awakening Pill's effect is ten times that of a Primary Awakening Pill, a thousand times a Primary Spirit Nourishing Pill! It's not far off from a Fourth‑grade pill, though it can't match the Fourth‑grade's instant recovery."

Yang Chun muttered.

"Fourth‑grade Spiritual Power pill can instantly restore Spiritual Power?"

Jiang Cheng, hearing something of great interest, asked hastily.

"Yes," Yang Chun forced a smile, "After all, a Fourth‑grade Spiritual Power pill, even a Primary one, costs about 1 million each; ordinary people can't afford it, even wealthy Inner City District folk feel the pinch. Fortunately, such pills use high‑grade ingredients, and after consumption they can restore a massive amount of Spiritual Power in a very short time; if they're medium‑high grade, they can even instantly restore all the Spiritual Power of a High‑level Spirit Mind Practitioner. Hence, despite the high price, demand outstrips supply."

Jiang Cheng was deeply moved.

"Supervisor, I'll take the top‑grade Awakening Pill then; if it's a Second‑grade pill, the quantity would be too many."

"You're sure, right?"

"Mm."

"Alright."

Gu Zhangkong nodded,

"These pills aren't in the warehouse right now; we must have someone from the Inner City District deliver them, which may take a day. When night comes and you return, I'll have Lao Yang bring them to you."

"Sorry to trouble you, Supervisor, and Brother Yang as well."

Jiang Cheng thanked the two. "It's nothing, these are lent to you first; you'll have to repay them later."

Gu Zhangkong's mouth twitched slightly, then he glanced at Yang Chun.

"His current bodyguards are still the previous Level 7 Original Force Warriors, right?"

Yang Chun's eyes lit up, replying quickly, "Yes."

"Alright, later I'll tell those two, and have one of them spare some time to escort him."

Gu Zhangkong gave Jiang Cheng a sidelong glance.

"Supervisor, you mean those two Ninth‑level Force Warriors?" Yang Chun raised his voice considerably, partly in surprise, also to inform Jiang Cheng.

In fact, Jiang Cheng's eyes also showed genuine astonishment at this point.

"Hmm, he now owes us a massive debt; anyone could get into trouble, but not him," Gu Zhangkong said half‑jokingly, half‑seriously.

Jiang Cheng was both exasperated and amused, yet didn't forget to express gratitude again.

With a Tianluo Umbrella in hand, commuting is accompanied by Ninth‑level Force Warrior escorts; unless the Dawn Society's president himself arrives, it's truly hard to kill him.

Back to the point, 20 million isn't the limit of his debt.

Hundreds of millions, even over a billion, are his true goal; when that comes, what formation will the Black Market use to protect him? Jiang Cheng thought of this and felt a slight anticipation.

On the way back, Yang Chun seemed even happier than Jiang Cheng.

After delivering the latter to the Refining Alchemy room, they had someone bring in ingredients worth 10 million, letting him start refining; once used up, he can contact them at any time.

Of course, every pill produced during that period must be handed over.

Jiang Cheng readily agreed, and at this moment he truly had no intention of hoarding or taking advantage.

On one hand, the Black Market treats him fairly well.

On the other hand, even top‑grade Spirit Nourishing Pills are beyond his sight.

At the very least, it must be top‑grade Calming Pill, or top‑grade Awakening Pill, right?

During this time he'll definitely work diligently to earn more trust.

He poured ten portions of ingredients into the pill furnace, controlled the heat, and after an hour, accompanied by a pleasant sound from within the furnace, the great achievement was complete.

Jiang Cheng wasn't in a hurry to uncover the furnace, but instead looked at the Panel.

The Experience Bar, on the original basis, increased tenfold! No wonder none of the alchemists here have ever cultivated this Alchemy Technique to perfection.

Fortunately, the pills produced were also of great quality; without exception, they were all Supreme Nourishing Spirit Pills! After one furnace batch, the Experience Bar rose by about 1%; at a rate of six batches per day, that yields 6% Experience Value each day. In roughly half a month, this Alchemy Technique can be upgraded to perfection.

"If I get two bottles of Top‑grade Awakening Pill tonight, I can become a Level 2 Spirit Mind Practitioner."

Jiang Cheng looked at the Panel.

That way, the time can be cut in half again; in about a week it can be perfected, and he can go find Gu Zhangkong to discuss the matter of refining Second‑grade Material pills.

"A week's time is still acceptable."

Jiang Cheng nodded.

By then, the twenty‑million will be half repaid, making the negotiations easier.

Pay it all off? In fact, even if it were fully repaid, he still got a huge bargain, because the Black Market didn't earn a single cent from him…

Gu Zhangkong and his companion weren't unaware, but they truly value the future returns; of course, the most important point is that they believe Jiang Cheng cannot escape their control no matter what. After the debt is cleared, he will be like a money‑tree, continuously bringing them massive profit. Yet this cannot be spoken of, or it would damage the relationship.

Jiang Cheng also understood.

In short, everyone has their own plans. (End of Chapter)