Chapter 775: Long Er Comes Calling

"Oh, what kind of trade?"

Wang Jianqiang seemed somewhat surprised and couldn't help but ask.

Long Er looked at "Lu Xiu".

Wang Jianqiang smiled, "Fairy Long, feel free to speak. Lu Xianzi and I are close friends who treat each other with complete honesty, so there is no need for reservations."

Upon hearing this, Long Er nodded and said, "I want to trade with you for a Perfect Spirit-Nurturing Pill."

Hearing Long Er's words, Wang Jianqiang was taken aback and decisively shook his head, "Fairy Long, I, Wan, have already said before that I must keep the Perfect Spirit-Nurturing Pill to use after I break through to Spirit Transformation in the future."

"As it concerns my future cultivation, I must ask for your forgiveness as I cannot agree."

Hearing this, a flash of urgency crossed Long Er's face, "Daoist Friend Wan, I can exchange other resources with you; I will certainly not let you suffer a loss."

Wang Jianqiang looked troubled, "This~"

Just then, Lu Xiu suddenly spoke up, "Daoist Friend Wan, didn't you once obtain a special cultivation technique?"

"I remember you saying that the special cultivation technique requires the help of another; if Fairy Long can help, wouldn't giving her the Perfect Spirit-Nurturing Pill be a fair trade?"

Hearing Lu Xiu's words, Wang Jianqiang frowned, "But I have always respected Fairy Long; this matter... is inappropriate~"

"Lu Xianzi, what kind of technique are you two talking about?"

Hearing their conversation, a look of intense curiosity appeared on Xian Er's face.

"Lu Xiu" looked at "Wan Guiyuan" and shook her head, "It is better for Daoist Friend Wan to explain this to you."

"This~"

Wang Jianqiang smiled bitterly and shook his head, "Fairy Long, perhaps you shouldn't ask?"

The Perfect Spirit-Nurturing Pill concerned her own cultivation, and since she had seen a glimmer of hope for obtaining it, how could Long Er easily give up?

She looked at "Wan Guiyuan" with a serious expression, "I will only ask you one thing, Daoist Friend Wan: if I can help you cultivate that technique, can you trade the Perfect Spirit-Nurturing Pill to me?"

"This~"

Wang Jianqiang looked embarrassed, as if it were difficult to put into words.

However, under Long Er's burning gaze, he eventually nodded with a bitter smile.

Seeing this, a flash of excitement appeared on Long Er's face, "Tell me quickly, how can I help you?"

Wang Jianqiang opened his mouth but hesitated.

Seeing this, Long Er frowned, "Daoist Friend Wan, why are you being so wishy-washy?"

Hearing this, Wang Jianqiang sighed, "Since Fairy Long wishes to know, then I will stop being coy."

He paused for a moment, then continued, "Just as Lu Xianzi said, I did indeed obtain a strange technique that can accelerate my cultivation."

"However, it requires the help of a female cultivator with profound cultivation."

A technique that requires the help of a female cultivator?

Long Er was stunned, then her eyes widened, "This is just..."

"That's right."

Wang Jianqiang nodded.

Seeing this, Long Er immediately revealed a look of shame and anger, standing up from her chair with a start, "You bastard, you actually dare to ask me to... to..."

By the end, she seemed unable to say it, pointing at Wang Jianqiang as her fair, slender fingers trembled.

"Fairy, please do not misunderstand."

Wang Jianqiang hurriedly stood up, waving his hands in front of him, "I know that you are pure and untainted, Fairy; from the beginning, I never thought of asking you to help me cultivate the technique."

"It was only because you kept asking that I was forced to say it."

Long Er was taken aback upon hearing this, and upon reflection, it was true.

Wan Guiyuan had indeed been very hesitant before, and it was only because she kept pressing him that he was forced to speak.

She couldn't really blame him.

Thinking of this, her expression softened.

Just then, "Wan Guiyuan's" voice came again, with a sense of relief in his tone, "I felt from the start that this trade proposal was inappropriate; if Fairy Long is unwilling, we can simply cancel the trade."

Hearing this, Long Er's expression instead became somewhat hesitant.

She did not want to cultivate the technique with Wan Guiyuan, but she desperately wanted to obtain the Perfect Spirit-Nurturing Pill.

What should she do?

She pondered for a moment and looked at Wang Jianqiang, "Besides helping you cultivate the technique, are there any other ways to trade?"

Wang Jianqiang shook his head and sighed, "To be honest with you, Fairy Long, even if you were willing to help me cultivate the technique, it would not fully compensate for the loss of the Perfect Spirit-Nurturing Pill."

"As for other methods, they fall far short."

"Fairy Long is also a cultivator; you should know very well what a pill that can help a cultivator break through quickly means, so please do not make things difficult for me."

Long Er opened her mouth but said nothing.

Of course, she knew what a pill that could help one break through quickly meant to a cultivator.

In the Immortal World, it was common to see people come to blows over resources for breakthroughs.

Some extremists would stop at nothing to achieve a breakthrough.

It was only because Wan Guiyuan had a good temper.

Otherwise, for her to be so fixated on someone else's future breakthrough resources, she would likely have faced his cold glare long ago.

She sighed.

Her intention to trade for the Perfect Spirit-Nurturing Pill faded somewhat.

Just then, an angry voice suddenly rang out.

"Daoist Friend Wan, Fairy Long is such a noble and stunning figure who has come to you to offer help, yet you keep making excuses; this is being far too ungrateful."

Hearing this voice, Long Er looked at "Lu Xiu" with a face full of surprise.

She and the other party didn't seem to have any friendship, did they?

In fact, because the other party had ridden her, she couldn't get over it, and her attitude toward her was even somewhat unfriendly.

How could this Lu Xiu be so angry at Wan Guiyuan because of her?

Seeming to sense the doubt in Long Er's heart, Lu Xiu gave Long Er a kind smile, "Fairy Long, you and Senior Sister Wen Ya are like sisters, and among us female cultivators of the Beast Taming Sect, who doesn't admire Senior Sister Wen Ya?"

"What's more, you yourself possess the noble Divine Dragon Bloodline and are also someone I respect; I absolutely will not allow you to be troubled by anyone in front of me."

"Even if this person is my friend."

Hearing Lu Xiu's firm words, Long Er couldn't help but feel a bit moved.

Thinking of her previous cold attitude toward Lu Xiu, she couldn't help but feel some regret.

She shook her head, "I appreciate Lu Xianzi's kindness, but Daoist Friend Wan is also right; the Perfect Spirit-Nurturing Pill concerns his future cultivation, so I will not force him."

Upon hearing this, Mu Lingxi's expression suddenly became anxious, and she secretly transmitted her voice to Long Er, "Fairy Long, don't be in a hurry; I can help you persuade him."

Long Er was startled.

Mu Lingxi gave her a confident smile, then looked at Wan Guiyuan, "Senior Brother Wan, I also know a little about the content of your special technique; it doesn't seem like it absolutely requires the final step, right?"

Wang Jianqiang's heart stirred, and he frowned, "But, even without the final step, I'm afraid Fairy Long would not agree."

"If you don't ask, how would you know Fairy Long wouldn't agree?" Mu Lingxi shook her head.

"This~"

Wang Jianqiang revealed a troubled expression.

"Wait, what final step? What are you all talking about?"

Seeing this, Long Er couldn't help but ask.

Mu Lingxi smiled lightly, "Actually, for Senior Brother Wan's technique, one only needs to move their eyes, or perhaps just move their hands; as long as there is a reference person present, one can cultivate purely through meditation."

Long Er's expression shifted, and she said with some hesitation, "What do you mean?"

Mu Lingxi smiled, "It means that Senior Brother Wan's technique actually has three levels of cultivation methods, from shallow to deep."

"The first, which is the most superficial cultivation method, is to observe through the eyes and complete the cultivation through meditation."

"The second cultivation method also uses meditation, but requires manual practice, and the effect is moderate."

"As for the third cultivation method, it is the one you imagined at first, and it is also the most effective way."

"Fairy Long is pure and chaste; if you have any reservations, you can just use the first method. I believe Senior Brother Wan will not refuse, right?"

As she spoke, she looked at Wang Jianqiang with a smile.

Wang Jianqiang showed a troubled expression and shook his head with a bitter smile, "Junior Sister Lu, how are you putting me in this position?"

"The effect of the Perfect Spirit-Nurturing Pill cannot even be compared to the best cultivation method of the technique, yet you are asking me to cultivate using only the first method."

Lu Xiu gave a light hum, "Can't you just cultivate a few more times?"

"Fairy Long came to find you personally; can't you give her any face at all? What's wrong with suffering a little loss?"

Wang Jianqiang shook his head helplessly, "Wan actually respects Fairy Long very much, but..."

As he spoke, Wang Jianqiang sighed long and hard, "Fine, since you've said as much, how can I refuse? If Fairy Long agrees, then let's do it the way you said."

Upon hearing this, Mu Lingxi looked at Long Er triumphantly, "Fairy Long Er, how about it? What do you say?"

"This~"

A troubled look appeared on Long Er's face.

Even if it wasn't what she thought, it would still require...

She possessed the noble Divine Dragon Bloodline; how could she demean herself like this?

"Fairy Long, don't hesitate; it's for the sake of cultivation, it's not shameful."

"Besides, as long as no one spreads it, who would know about this?"

Just at this moment, the voice of "Lu Xiu" rang out in her mind.

"But..."

Long Er was still somewhat hesitant.

"Forget it, I'll set an example for you first."

"Lu Xiu's" voice came again.

Long Er was startled.

Set an example?

What kind of example?

Just as she was puzzled, she noticed that "Lu Xiu" had already looked at Wan Guiyuan.

"Senior Brother Wan, didn't I ask you for the treasure used for cultivation earlier?"

"We can start now."

As she spoke, she took the initiative to walk into the room.

Seeing this, Wang Jianqiang looked at Long Er and shook his head with a bitter smile, "Fairy Long, please wait a moment."

After finishing, he followed her inside.

Half an hour later.

The room door opened, and "Lu Xiu" walked out with a smile on her face, holding a Jade Bottle in her hand.

After "Lu Xiu" came to her side, Long Er said with some hesitation, "Lu Xianzi, you just now?"

"Of course, I was exchanging for the treasure."

Mu Lingxi deliberately opened the Jade Bottle in her hand, and a drop of Desolate Source Liquid slowly floated out from the bottle.

Although Desolate Source Liquid is a unique product of the Immortal Abandoned Land, because of the existence of the Outer Realm Battlefield, Desolate Source Liquid can still circulate to some extent Outside the Realm.

Therefore, Long Er was not unfamiliar with Desolate Source Liquid.

"Did Daoist Friend Wan give this to you?"

"Of course."

Mu Lingxi smiled triumphantly, "I also chose the first method; being able to obtain a drop of Desolate Source Liquid in just half an hour is worth it."

"However, if Fairy Long were to agree, what she would receive wouldn't be Desolate Source Liquid, but a Perfect Spirit-Nurturing Pill..."

As she spoke, a look of envy appeared on her face.

Hearing the envious tone of Lu Xiu and thinking that the other party had obtained the item she needed after entering the room for only half an hour.

Long Er's heart suddenly began to waver.

Just then, Lu Xiu's voice came again, "How about it, Fairy Long, have you made up your mind?"

"This is a great opportunity; that is a legendary Perfect Pill. If you miss this village, you won't find this shop."

"It's just for cultivation, what are you afraid of?"

"Besides, I have done it myself; surely you aren't afraid that I would spread it around?"

Hearing this, Long Er's originally wavering thoughts immediately firmed up.

That's right.

What is there to fear?

It's not like anyone would spread it around anyway.

Besides, if it's just the first method, it doesn't seem like there is any substantial loss for her.

Thinking of this, she immediately made up her mind and looked at Lu Xiu with a face full of gratitude, "Many thanks to Lu Xianzi for your concern; I have made my decision."

After speaking, she walked toward the inner room.

Seeing this scene, the corners of Mu Lingxi's mouth immediately curled into a faint arc.

At the same time.

Wang Jianqiang happened to walk out from the room, and seeing Long Er walking toward him, he was stunned, "Fairy Long, what is this?"

"I have decided, how about I help you according to the first method? For every two times I help you, pay me one Perfect Spirit-Nurturing Pill as compensation."

Wang Jianqiang smiled and nodded, "Since I, Wan, have already promised Fairy Long, I naturally will not go back on my word."

After speaking, he turned and walked into the room.

Long Er hesitated for a moment, gritted her teeth, and followed him inside.

Half an hour later.

Long Er walked out of the room with her heroic and stunningly beautiful face flushed with a deep red.

Seeing Long Er walk out of the room, Mu Lingxi immediately leaned in with a smile, "How was it, Fairy Long?"

Long Er looked at the inner room with a complex expression, "Daoist Friend Wan paid me ten Perfect Spirit-Nurturing Pills in advance."

Hearing Long Er's words, Mu Lingxi immediately showed a look of admiration, "Senior Brother Wan's style of doing things is still so generous."

"His talent is extraordinary, his personality is so outstanding, and his luck is excellent. If only I could become his Dao Companion; unfortunately, Senior Brother Wan is too excellent, I, sigh..."

Mu Lingxi shook her head with a face full of disappointment, and then she looked at Long Er, "Fairy Long is a descendant of the True Dragon; if you could be with Senior Brother Wan..."

"Lu Xianzi, do not speak nonsense."

Long Er's face turned red, and she hurriedly interrupted Mu Lingxi's words.

After the words fell, she couldn't help but sneak a glance into the room, then hurriedly withdrew her gaze.

"I still have to go back to cultivate, so I won't stay any longer."

"Daoist Friend Wan's meditation has not yet ended; when his cultivation ends, please ask Lu Xianzi to convey my farewells to him."

After speaking, she pointed her finger at the Jade Pendant on the table.

A Spirit Light shot out from the Jade Pendant and merged into the void, and that patch of void immediately began to twist.

Long Er stepped in and disappeared.

After Long Er left, Wang Jianqiang walked out of the room.

Mu Lingxi's eyes lit up, and she asked impatiently, "How was it?"

Wang Jianqiang smiled reservedly.

"Hehehe~"

"Quite good~"