Chapter 391: Again?

391. Chapter 391: Again?

"In that case, Jiang Xiao brother, your upcoming situation is a bit worrisome."

Qin Lao pondered for a moment and said, "That Gu Family kid has counted on you having nowhere to go, which is why he dared to lower the profit share by one percent. In my experience, this is probably just the beginning; before long, the share you receive will have to be reduced further."

He added, "Little brother, don't misunderstand; I have no intention of sowing discord between you, but that's human nature—when something you lack suddenly appears, you will want more."

"I know you don't mean that, Qin Lao," Jiang Cheng said with a smile.

"Hehe, then what are you thinking? Do you still intend to stay there?"

Qin Lao seized the moment and said, "If you come to us, I can swear to the heavens that we will never be as capricious as that Gu Family kid. Moreover, the profit split for you doesn't have to be fifty-fifty; six‑four or even seven‑three is possible."

He said through clenched teeth.

Compared to medicinal herbs, the Base lacks personnel even more.

If Jiang Cheng goes, the Base will not only gain a talent, but in the visible future many more talents will emerge.

Making some concessions in profit for this is entirely worthwhile.

"Qin Lao, you're being modest; when the time comes, a fifty‑fifty split will suffice, and no one will lose out," Jiang Cheng said.

"!"

Qin Lao's ears twitched, and he hurried, "Little brother, does that mean you've already decided to come to us?"

"Hmm."

Jiang Cheng nodded.

"It's just that right now there are some matters left unresolved."

"What is it? If there's any difficulty, Jiang Xiao brother, just speak up," Qin Lao quickly said.

"It's like this."

Jiang Cheng briefly recounted the matter concerning Gu Zhangkong.

"So that's how it is."

Qin Lao suddenly understood, "Of course, the debt you owe him must be repaid. However, little brother, perhaps you could change your approach: whatever you owe him, we will pay it for you, and you won't have to repay us—consider it our apology to you, how does that sound?"

"How could I possibly accept that?"

Jiang Cheng still declined politely, "Money is one aspect, but I also don't want to cause him any trouble; at least I need to stay here for a while before leaving, otherwise I'm afraid things will be difficult for him over there."

"Indeed."

Qin Lao nodded.

He also knew this couldn't be rushed, so he said, "Little brother, let's settle it: whenever you wish to leave, we'll come fetch you, and I will personally arrive then."

"Alright, when the time comes, I'll call you, Qin Lao."

"Alright, then I'll await your news and be extra careful."

After Qin Lao gave a few instructions, he hung up.

Jiang Cheng let out a sigh.

The reason he didn't agree immediately was partly because of the debt and favor owed to Gu Zhangkong, and also because he wanted to use this time to quickly boost his strength.

Putting other things aside, he at least wants to become a Grandmaster first.

If possible, the stronger the better, so that within the Rebel Army he will have some say.

…

In the blink of an eye, a month passed.

In the Lian Dan Shi, Gao Ling tallied today's pills; his expression was considerably less cheerful than before.

Unlike when Jiang Cheng first arrived, his eyes nearly bulged at the sight of four Top-grade Awakening Pills.

"Jiang Lao Di, how's it going? Any new insights in refining alchemy lately?"

He asked with a cheerful smile.

Jiang Cheng gave a slight nod.

"Brother Gao, I do have some new experiences lately, but I'm still some way from a breakthrough; it will take more time."

"I see."

Gao Ling laughed, "Little brother, I actually have a suggestion."

"What suggestion?" Jiang Cheng looked at him, feeling uneasy.

"Little brother, you currently refine four furnaces a day; what if you did five? Yes, it takes a bit more time each day, but the insights increase and the breakthrough time shortens, doesn't it?"

Seeing Jiang Cheng's brow furrow, he quickly added, "Don't misunderstand, Jiang Lao Di, I'm just speaking casually, not trying to make you work overtime."

He paused, "The main point is, it's good for everyone. Think about it: four furnaces a day gives you a commission of 9.6 million, rounded, less than ten million. If it's five furnaces, your daily commission is 12 million!"

Besides, the more pills you refine, the more experience you gain; perhaps one day your level will improve, and then you could refine six or seven furnaces a day—not just us, you'd earn more too, right?

"Brother Gao makes some sense, but I'm only a Level 3 Spirit Mind Practitioner, my Spiritual Power is limited; refining pills twelve hours a day already requires taking one or two Awakening Pills, and if it's five furnaces…"

Jiang Cheng's face showed difficulty.

Gao Ling burst into laughter, clearly having anticipated Jiang Cheng's objection.

"Little brother, have you heard of a treasure that, when worn, can accelerate Spiritual Power recovery during meditation?"

"There's such a thing?"

Jiang Cheng exclaimed in surprise.

"The world is vast and full of wonders."

Gao Ling smiled.

"Little brother, if you want it, I can go negotiate with Changlin for one; wearing it during meditation could at least double your Spiritual Power recovery speed, maybe even two or three times."

"That thing must be expensive, right?"

Jiang Cheng asked.

He knew there was no free lunch under the heavens, let alone that this matter had come from Gao Ling's mouth.

But to be honest, this thing that accelerates Spiritual Power recovery truly is a treasure.

For example, he can now actively absorb the primal force once a day; with this thing, it could become twice a day.

"Cheap? Definitely not cheap, but that's for other people. For you, junior brother, even buying a Grandmaster's treasure, with your income it would only take a few days."

Gao Ling laughed.

"These Spiritual Power‑restoring treasures are generally several times the value of treasures of the same grade. For instance, a fourth‑grade primary treasure, intended for Level One to Level Three Grandmasters, costs between ten million and one hundred million, and a fourth‑grade primary treasure that restores Spiritual Power starts at at least several tens of millions; if it's for a Third-level Spirit Master, the price approaches one billion."

"But still, as I said, junior brother, your daily income is close to ten million. Buying a wearable treasure that restores Spiritual Power for a First-level Spirit Master would only take about ten days. With your Spiritual Power and meditation speed as a Level 3 Spirit Mind Practitioner, you could at least boost it two or three times."

"Only two or three times?"

Jiang Cheng was puzzled.

The Spiritual Power of a First-level Spirit Master is more than a hundred times that of a Level 3 Spirit Mind Practitioner. (End of chapter)