Chapter 729: Dividing Shares

After Yan Buji mentioned this matter, he received a reply from Wu Yuan.

After the Elders confirmed the cargo orders they would handle, Yan Buji and Wu Yuan discussed and worked out that two‑tenth of the Elders and Hall Masters would jointly be responsible for that portion.

Finally, Yan Buji informed the others of the agreed result, and then everyone began to divide the order.

"I can take the share of Dragon Beard Flower, but I want the Raccoon Cat Tribe's equivalent Fivefold Transformation spiritual material, Fei Peng Lotus Seed!"

"I also want Fei Peng Lotus Seed, but I will provide the spiritual material called Blazing Colored Cloud."

"Is Hall Master Yan responsible for the Rabbit Tribe's Longheart Grass Bricks? Could some be released? I can take the share of Flower Snail Water."

Yan Buji looked at the responses, nodded, and said, "Discuss the shares among yourselves, but the Rabbit Tribe needs only one item; anyone who wants Longheart Grass Bricks, tell me individually later."

The Elders nodded; Longheart Grass Bricks are indeed a good thing, and several sect cultivators have heard of this kind of demonic‑tribe spiritual material. Even if their sect ranks are low, they have their own channels.

However, Fei Peng Lotus Seed from the Raccoon Cat Tribe seems in high demand; after the Elders take five‑tenths, the remaining share given to Yan Buji and others must be converted into one‑tenth of Spiritual Stone to supply Yuan Zhen, and the remaining three‑tenths are their profit.

As a result, the Raccoon Cat Tribe cannot provide as many Fei Peng Lotus Seeds as listed, and after several Hall Masters tallied, everyone wanting them argued heatedly, almost coming to blows.

Yet Yan Buji mediated, urging everyone to each step back and not take everything; since all want them, just take a bit each, and this isn't the only transaction.

"So I say this up front: this trade is our own responsibility, the profit and risk are equal. If any trouble arises, don't blame me for not taking them along later," Yan Buji said coolly, looking at the crowd.

"Hall Master Yan is right!"

"Alright, everyone else go back and prepare; those who want Longheart Grass Bricks may stay."

After a group left, only a dozen or so remained.

There were three old acquaintances, all former Hall Masters of the Outer Gate of Paolong Sacred Land, who had done many trades with Yan Buji.

Zhou Wan'an was among them.

The rest were selected from Luohuang Zhou for this trip, each a steward of a great hall; although their statuses differ, their abilities are similar and they are not that particular.

Yan Buji stood and laughed, "Everyone, regarding the Rabbit Tribe business, I originally didn't want to give it to you."

Huh?

Zhou Wan'an and the others widened their eyes, looking at Yan Buji in confusion.

You want to eat alone?

"The Rabbit Tribe's Longheart Grass Bricks are still young in age and haven't reached optimal potency, so if we exchange them, they likely won't be monetizable for a long time."

"Ah?!"

"If the age is insufficient, how could they trade them to us? Do they really think we know nothing at all?!"

"Hall Master Yan, must we do the Rabbit Tribe business? Aren't they blatantly taking advantage of our ignorance?!"

"Exactly! Hall Master Yan, why should we endure this grievance? Better not do their business; why would Hall Master Yan take it on himself?"

The cultivators present instantly realized they had misread Yan Buji, then became indignant and expressed great sympathy for his approach.

They thought Yan Buji was planning ahead for future demonic‑tribe trade, intending to take this silent loss.

Yan Buji smiled, "Everyone need not think the Rabbit Tribe shameless; after all it's just business, mutually agreeable. I heard the Longheart Grass Bricks only need a hundred‑year age to be sufficient; buying them now just means they can't be used immediately. Moreover, in this trade with the Rabbit Tribe, the Grass Bricks aren't the main item; the later trade may involve another commodity, Fiery Silk!"

"Fiery Silk!"

"No more words, I'll take all these bricks!"

"Don't you dare, I'm the one who spoke first! Hall Master Yan, you can't forget me."

"Yeah, I want it too!"

"Everyone, calm down, calm down," Yan Buji smiled, "The Rabbit Tribe might not even trade Fiery Silk with us."

Zhou Wan'an and the others laughed; a person like Hall Master Yan wouldn't deliberately tease them without solid information, so even if none now, perhaps later there will be!

Fiery Silk is quite valuable; this Celestial Material is extremely rare in the human market, and even they have only heard of it, naturally understanding its worth.

"So, if you wish to split the Rabbit Tribe's portion of the trade goods, you need to provide other additional materials."

"No problem!"

"That's fine!"

"Alright, let's split it," Yan Buji said, letting others claim a share of the Longheart Grass Bricks, and then, with their help, gathered the spiritual material for the Yin‑Yang Reverse Pill.

After obtaining the material, Yan Buji went to Wu Yuan, each taking half, and prepared to refine the pill.

"Fortunately Elder Wu helps with pill refinement; otherwise, after a day of doing nothing, I might not be able to produce enough Yin‑Yang Reverse Pills within a month."

Yan Buji thought, after this he could give Ye Lin some benefit, after all the Yin‑Yang Reverse Pill is a formula he gave himself.

This isn't Yan Buji being generous, but preparing for the next step of his plan. Of course, reciprocity in relationships also maintains ties.

Half a month later.

Upon receiving the news, Li Wan Hua watched the other Nascent Soul Cultivators around working overtime, thinking Yan Buji's charisma was truly high.

"In a few days, Yan Buji will escort the goods to the Royal City for trade; we must spread this news."

Thinking that, Li Wan Hua left the refining area, quietly exited the mine, took out a messenger object, activated his mana and shot it swiftly into the sky.

Watching the messenger fly away, Li Wan Hua then returned to the mine and resumed work at the refining area.

To him, Yan Buji is now a hot target within the sect; confronting him would meet much opposition. So Li Wan Hua doesn't think he alone can topple the guy.

But actually the two hold no grudge; Li Wan Hua doesn't dislike Yan Buji's ways, it's just that he needs healing, so he has to cooperate.

"Besides, I didn't act, just passed some information, nothing major," Li Wan Hua comforted himself, especially after seeing everyone in the mine favor Yan Buji, fearing his deeds might be exposed.

Once exposed, he fears everyone will bear a grudge against him, perhaps even deal with him on the spot…

Li Wan Hua gritted his teeth; but he can't not act now, he's already boarded the thief's ship and can't get off.