Chapter 242

Shen Shijing took a fruit, took a bite, and held up a finger, shaking it,

"The imperial decree is a bonus that allows you to take a shortcut, it doesn't cost a penny.

I only charge for the ritual of the 'Earth Vein Point-Acupoint Great Creation Secret Realm Method,' a round sum of 1,000,000 taels of gold."

"It seems that the Master's true nature is also completely different from the gentle and elegant one shown before.

You really dare to ask for any price."

Regarding Zhang Gui's teasing, Shen Shijing, who had long been angered to the point of "breaking her defense," no longer hid it,

"The thousand-year nation left by the ancestors has now been squandered away.

Saying that we are migrating to the 'Earth Cave Realm' to wait for the future is actually no different from fleeing.

Soon, we won't be able to borrow even a tiny bit of the clan's power.

At a time like this, who am I 'putting on an act' for?"

"Although that is the case, the depression and confusion I saw when I first met you on the street were not fake.

It shows that you are, after all, a person with a conscience and a sense of face."

Zhang Gui said seriously.

Shen Shijing looked at him and said with the same serious demeanor:

"Longhu, to tell you the truth, when I first met you, I once marveled at your Divine Cong bloodline and excellent cultivation aptitude, and your future was limitless.

I once wanted to bestow favor and form an alliance with you, so I fed you some 'bait' for free.

But now, I definitely won't."

"Understood.

Then let's continue, what other 'good things' do you want to sell?"

"There are still some cultivation methods, although the level is not high, the quantity is large and cheap..."

After hearing Shen Shijing's description, Zhang Gui discovered that everything she sold was "extraordinary knowledge," and there wasn't a single strange object or treasure.

In other words, except for the jade tablets recording the entry-level cultivation methods, the cost was almost zero.

Truly a business with no capital and ten thousand times the profit.

"Master, although I understand the principle that 'extraordinary knowledge' is equivalent to power to a certain extent and has infinite value.

But you are asking for 2,000,000 taels of gold, and selling all these..."

"Don't talk nonsense and act cute, this kind of thing is, 'I ask for a sky-high price, you pay back on the ground.'

Tell me what you want and what price you are offering, as long as it's not outrageous, there's always room for negotiation."

"I want all the 'goods' you are offering!" Zhang Gui said with shining eyes:

"Priced at 150,000 taels of red gold."

Shen Shijing was stunned and flatly rejected:

"You are quite greedy.

If you want everything, it can indeed be discounted, but 150,000 is absolutely impossible.

At least add a zero, 1,500,000 taels of pure gold."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Gui showed an extremely difficult expression,

"Master, think about how long I have been rising; even if the fief dock is profitable, it is impossible to accumulate a mountain of gold and a sea of silver like a wealthy family.

Just these 150,000 taels of gold will require me to borrow from friends!

Hey, who told you that what you are offering is indeed a 'good thing,' and I sincerely want to buy it.

Adding a zero is really hard to afford, but add a one to the first digit, 250,000 taels of gold..."

The two fought with sharp tongues for a long time, and finally concluded the deal at the price of 380,000 taels of gold.

However, it was naturally impossible for Zhang Gui to carry so many gold notes, so he only took out 10,000 taels of notes as a deposit.

And Shen Shijing gave him a Hanli imperial decree in advance, saying:

"In the third year of Jingde of Hanli, the year of Jia-Yi, the first day of the twelfth month, Gengchen, the Sovereign of Hanli respectfully presents this oath to the heir of the Stone Corpse Kingdom.

Together we follow the promise, devoutly offer the alliance, according to the local conditions, to assist the expenses of the distant migration, 380,000 taels of red gold...

Furthermore, do not send envoys to pay tribute, just order someone to send it to the 'Four Sects' Commandery Princess Shen Shijing...

After payment, the Hancheng Prefecture and Kaicheng Prefecture under the Capital Circuit of Xianrong Island... the Gyeongju Prefecture, Sangju Mu, and Jinju Mu under the Qingshang Dao... the Quanzhou Mu and Chungju under the Lower Quanluo Dao...

The entire territory of the eight circuits is ceded to the Stone Corpse Kingdom...

Specially dedicated to the gods of heaven and earth, announced to the ancestral temple and the nation, descendants who share this, bright heaven monitors, should all punish it..."

Zhang Gui suppressed his extreme excitement, took the decree, and found that nothing happened, first thinking he had been tricked by Shen Shijing.

But after reading it carefully, he realized that it was written clearly in black and white,

"Assist the expenses of the distant migration, 380,000 taels of red gold... just order someone to send it to the 'Four Sects' Commandery Princess Shen Shijing... After payment... the entire territory of the eight circuits is ceded to the Stone Corpse Kingdom..."

You haven't paid yet, so naturally, it won't have an impact on the mysterious domain.

"Master Shen, it is you thousand-year noble royal descendants who have many tricks.

Where is this an 'imperial decree' given in advance, it is clearly a carrot hanging in front of a donkey."

Carefully examining the Hanli national seal stamped squarely on the imperial decree, along with the four great sect lord seals of Chenglie, Yingyang, Xiangong, and Chuanjian.

Sensing the magnificent royal aura that almost penetrated the paper, Zhang Gui sighed like a deflated ball.

Shen Shijing smiled slightly,

"Longhu, I will go back to the Eastern Continent with you to take a look, and say goodbye to some old friends.

After all, once I leave, I may never return to the 'Human Realm' in this life."

"Then we will land at Zhihai Town, which will also be convenient for me to scrape together the money to settle the payment with you."

"That is exactly what I mean."

"Master, our transaction can be considered complete now, can you tell me.

How many people have you 'Four Sects' of Hanli sold these good things with no capital and ten thousand times the profit to?"

"This kind of thing is not easy to say."

Shen Shijing shook her head mysteriously, her gaze turning toward the direction of Prince Zhen's "temporary imperial residence,"

"Longhu, you go to Chuanshen Port and wait for me for half a day first.

After I say goodbye to Prince Zhen, we will set off."

Seeing Shen Shijing's complex expression, Zhang Gui originally didn't want to meddle in other people's business.

But the problem is, the Hanli imperial decree says, "380,000 taels of red gold... send it to the 'Four Sects' Commandery Princess Shen Shijing...", it might not work if given to someone else.

"Isn't this delaying things!

The opportunity to leverage the 300,000-mile territory of Xianrong Island in the mysterious domain and try to transform it into my Zhang's Earthly Divine Kingdom is right before my eyes.

Shen Shijing, oh Shen Shijing, why are you, this senior 'white lotus,' playing the game of love and hatred again, unable to resolve it.

Clearly knowing that Prince Zhen is at the end of his rope and almost crazy, and has killed many people indiscriminately.

You don't hurry to hide as far as you can, but instead take the initiative to deliver yourself to the door.

Don't delay my big event!"

He thought irritably in his heart.

Opening his mouth, he dryly tried to dissuade her:

"Master, I heard gossip that Prince Zhen's brain disease has flared up these days, and his mood is irritable and fickle.

It is really not suitable to see guests.

Otherwise, why don't you go back to the Eastern Continent with me first, and wait until his noble body is well..."

"Prince Zhen is not crazy, those who were killed were all rebels!"

Shen Shijing interrupted Zhang Gui's dissuasion with a cold and stern voice, revealing a secret.

"A love-brained person in a white lotus, and you even said I 'live contradictorily,' I think you are the one who is contradictory."

A thought flashed through Zhang Gui's mind, and he said:

"So that's how it is.

Then it seems I heard wrong.

Since that's the case, Master Shen, I will go to Chuanshen Port and wait for you first."

Urging the Divine Cong "Zongheng Ruyi" in his body, he flew up and disappeared in an instant.

(End of chapter)