Chapter 547: A Freebie?

"Little brother, didn't we already agree on everything before? Are you trying to go back on your word?"

Xuanyi looked toward Wang Jianqiang, his expression somewhat nervous.

Wang Jianqiang waved his hand and laughed, "Brother, how can you say that? Do I look like the kind of person who goes back on his word?"

The word "yes" almost slipped out of Xuanyi's mouth.

But immediately after, he managed to suppress the words that had reached his lips just in time.

He chuckled, "Of course not. Don't I know your character, little brother? You are certainly not the type to go back on your word."

Wang Jianqiang nodded thoughtfully, "No wonder I felt like I'd known you for years the moment we met, brother. Your judgment is just as sharp as mine; to think you saw through my essence at a single glance."

"And you are also honest in character, saying whatever is on your mind, never telling a lie."

"Haha, you flatter me, little brother." Xuanyi shook his head with a smile, then continued, "So, what was it you wanted to say just now?"

Wang Jianqiang looked at Xuanyi, "Before we trade, I would like to ask you for a favor, brother."

Xuanyi's expression shifted, "What favor?"

Wang Jianqiang smiled, "It's nothing major."

"There is a student in the Immortal Palace named Xing Li, who is my friend."

"You know my character, brother; I am someone who values loyalty and friendship above all else."

"I heard that Xing Li might be in some danger, so I can't sit still and want to make a trip to the Ancient Star Domain to confirm it."

"But I'm afraid my strength isn't enough, and I'm worried that if Xing Li is truly in trouble, I won't be able to help, so..."

"To be safe, I would like you to accompany me on this trip, brother."

"You could also protect my safety along the way."

Xuanyi's expression flickered, and he said with some hesitation, "This... brother is quite busy lately..."

"I see." Wang Jianqiang sighed, "I originally thought our friendship was deep, but it seems it was just my own wishful thinking."

"How about this: I will sell half of the Ancient Cultivator Blood first. As for the price..."

"Four point five million points will do."

Hearing that Wang Jianqiang had actually gone back on his word so brazenly, without even blushing or catching his breath, and without a second thought.

Xuanyi's face couldn't help but darken, "Little brother, you just said you wouldn't go back on your word; how can you break your promise?"

Wang Jianqiang shook his head, "Brother, you also said before that we have a good relationship, but I just realized that you seem to have gone back on your word too."

"We've each gone back on our word once; let's call it even."

Xuanyi's expression froze.

You can play it like this?

He gave a dry cough, "Little brother, you've misunderstood. It's not that I don't care about you, brother, but I really have things to do and can't get away."

"How about this: I'll recommend someone else to you. Their strength is definitely sufficient, much stronger than me, a mere Integration Mid-Stage Cultivator."

"How about an Integration Stage Perfection cultivation base?"

Wang Jianqiang shook his head, "Integration Mid-Stage is enough. I don't trust others. Since you are unwilling, brother, then let's just forget it."

Xuanyi's expression stiffened.

Forget it?

How could that work?

Before, all the Ancient Cultivator Essence Blood on this kid could be bought for five point five million.

Now, just half is selling for four point five million, which means the whole lot would cost nine million points.

That's a full difference of three point five million points back and forth!

This kid is damn greedy.

To the side.

Nian Qinghe rubbed her forehead.

No wonder Wang Jianqiang looked so foolish just a moment ago.

It turns out he was hiding other devious tricks behind it.

I don't know what this kid is thinking, actually setting his sights on Master.

If she didn't know Master's cultivation base, and knew it was impossible for him to be seen through by a mere Nascent Soul Stage Cultivator like Wang Jianqiang.

She would have suspected that Wang Jianqiang already knew Master was a Great Vehicle Stage Cultivator.

After coming back to her senses from her deep thoughts.

She silently glanced at Xuanyi, who had a constipated expression on his face, and couldn't help but smile, "Anyway, you have nothing to do on ordinary days, so why not just go?"

Hearing the voice from behind.

Xuanyi's expression froze.

He silently turned his head to look at Nian Qinghe, gritting his teeth slightly, "Vice Palace Master, although I am only an ordinary Instructor, and my strength and status cannot compare to you, the Vice Palace Master, you shouldn't ruin my reputation like this, right?"

"Where am I idle? I am very busy, okay?"

Nian Qinghe shook her head, "There are still some strong individuals in the Ancient Star Domain; if Wang Jianqiang goes alone, it is indeed somewhat dangerous."

"He is, after all, a New Student that our Dark Pavilion focuses on. As a member of the Dark Pavilion, you wouldn't want anything to happen to him, would you?"

Upon hearing this, Xuanyi's eyes flashed.

Then he sneered, "There are many New Students the Dark Pavilion values; how can I keep track of them all?"

As he spoke, his expression changed.

"But little brother Wang is different."

As he spoke.

He looked at Wang Jianqiang with a face full of deep affection.

"Brother Wang, I have just thought it through."

"Although the matters at hand are important, they are far from being as important as our friendship."

"It is rare to meet a friend like you who is so compatible, and I will absolutely not let you take even the slightest risk."

"This Ancient Star Domain, I will accompany you."

Speaking to this point, his voice paused, and a look of sincerity appeared on his face, "The reason I agreed is entirely out of regard for our friendship, and it has nothing to do with the Dark Pavilion."

"I understand, brother." Wang Jianqiang nodded with a chuckle, "I misunderstood you just now; come, let us trade now."

"All the Ancient Cultivator Essence Blood..."

"Still five million five hundred thousand points!"

Not long after.

Wang Jianqiang and Xuanyi completed the trade.

The two left each other their contact information and agreed on the time to head to the Ancient Star Domain.

Afterwards, Wang Jianqiang left.

"This kid is really quite slippery."

After Wang Jianqiang left, Xuanyi shook his head with a smile.

Nian Qinghe nodded, "An old slippery fox met a young slippery fox."

Xuanyi glared at Nian Qinghe, "No, is that how you disparage your own master?"

Nian Qinghe curled her lips, "You, a Great Vehicle Stage Cultivator, are already calling a Nascent Soul Stage student 'brother', do you still need me to disparage you?"

Xuanyi's expression stalled, and he said sheepishly, "I just wanted to save some points..."

"The Dark Pavilion isn't wealthy either; every little bit saved counts."

"Besides, two or three million points is not a small amount."

Nian Qinghe shook her head, "A dignified Great Vehicle Stage Cultivator, you are being too stingy."

"You just don't know the cost of living until you are the one managing the household."

Xuanyi shook his head, then his expression shifted, "Haha, I've got it!"

"What?"

Hearing this sudden remark from Xuanyi, a look of confusion appeared on Nian Qinghe's face.

Xuanyi chuckled, "What if I were to betroth you to him and then ask him for a bride price of five million five hundred thousand points?"

"Wouldn't that Ancient Cultivator Blood be equivalent to getting it for free?"

"And I could also completely bind this one-of-a-kind Perfect Alchemist to my side."

"Two birds with one stone!"

"Am I, your master, clever?"

Nian Qinghe:...