Chapter 20: The Cooperation Begins

"Wan'er, tell Mr. Jiang that we, the Murong Family, accept all three conditions he mentioned!"

"Not just three— even a hundred, we'll accept them all!"

"The effect of this pill is truly amazing; I feel that after taking it I've become twenty years younger—no, even more than that!"

On the other end of the phone, Murong Hong's voice was so excited.

Murong Wan realized that her father and grandfather already knew of the pill's miraculous effect.

Seeing this, Murong Wan handed the phone directly to Jiangnan.

Jiangnan naturally took the phone and said, "Murong Family Head, you've agreed to those three conditions, right?"

Hearing that, Murong Hong hurriedly replied, "Yes, we not only agree, but the Murong Family will forever stand behind you!"

"As long as it's your command, the Murong Family will certainly obey!"

Hearing this, Jiangnan was unsurprised, because he was already convinced that the Murong Family would accept the three conditions.

After all, who would give up such a wonderful formula? Once it's out in the world, it would cause a massive uproar.

Whoever first obtains the development rights will inevitably leap ahead of the entire pharmaceutical industry.

"Alright, if that's the case, let Wan'er handle the negotiations then."

"I won't take full agency on this."

After saying that, Jiangnan hung up the phone immediately.

When Murong Wan heard that the whole cooperation was handed over to her, she was stunned and asked, "Jiangnan, are you sure you want to entrust this entirely to me?"

"Yes, because I trust you."

"By the way, I may need some quiet time soon; don't come disturb me for now."

After Jiangnan finished speaking, he turned back to his room without waiting for Murong Wan to reply.

Although his strength is already considerable now,

it's still not enough.

He must quickly cultivate to the realm his master mentioned!

It is a realm beyond the mundane, allowing one to ascend to the Martial Arts Peak, called Earth Immortal!

What is an Earth Immortal?

Transcending the world, unbound by any rule, unrivaled and invincible!

"Master said that the end of the martial path is cultivation."

"Then I can start cultivating from Grandmaster onward, right?"

Thinking of this, Jiangnan recalled the cultivation realms his master had explained.

There are seven major cultivation realms.

They are: Postnatal, Prenatal, Qi Refinement, Foundation Establishment, Mysterious Sea, Divine Entry, Earth Immortal.

Now he must step from Grandmaster Peak into the Postnatal Realm.

"Fortunately, the pills I previously refined are enough for cultivation; otherwise I'd have to remake them, which is too troublesome."

After Jiangnan finished speaking, he took several bottles of pills from the drawer.

These pills are the Gathering Qi Pill, Opening Origin Pill, and Concentrating Spirit Pill.

All are highly beneficial to cultivators!

The next second, Jiangnan swallowed all the pills on the spot.

After that, Jiangnan began immersing himself in cultivation.

Three days and three nights passed.

When Jiangnan finished his cultivation, he immediately got up from the bed.

"Huh, is this what cultivation is?"

"I feel all the impurities in my body have been expelled, and I even gained a faint, ethereal power."

"Now I'm at the sixth layer of Qi Refinement; my strength is quite decent!"

"But I must quicken my pace; after all, Master said the Panlong Island trial will commence in a year, and that will be the true trial!"

"Hmm, what's this? Where does that stench come from?"

When Jiangnan suddenly smelled a foul odor on himself, it instantly made his scalp tingle.

After he noticed his body was dirty, with mud clinging to his skin,

Jiangnan helplessly said, "I never expected that after three days and nights of cultivation, so many impurities could be expelled from my body?"

"But that's fine; I might as well go take a shower."

After Jiangnan finished speaking, he headed toward the bathroom downstairs.

After tossing his dirty clothes aside, Jiangnan stepped into the bathtub, ready to soak.

Suddenly!

In front of Jiangnan, a white, spherical object floated in the tub.

When Jiangnan saw it clearly, his eyes widened and he shouted, "So big!"

After Jiangnan uttered that sentence,

the figure suddenly moved, and upon seeing Jiangnan, it cried out, "Ah, Jiangnan, you!"

Only Murong Wan's voice came over suddenly.

When Jiangnan realized the figure was Murong Wan, he was stunned, because he hadn't expected her figure to be so impressive.

Not bad at all.

That figure is truly top‑grade; no wonder the rich heirs of Jinghai covet Murong Wan.

If those heirs learned that Murong Wan is bathing with him in the same tub, they'd probably go mad with jealousy.

Seeing Murong Wan about to stand up, Jiangnan hurried forward, grabbed her, pressed his chest against her beautiful back, and said, "Don't go."

"You're already here, why not stay with me for a soak before leaving, it's not too late."

Hearing Jiangnan's imposing words left Murong Wan at a loss for what to do, and she simply froze.

Then Jiangnan, maintaining that posture, soaked with Murong Wan for a while.

After the bath, Murong Wan—whether the water was too hot or for some other reason—had a face that was very flushed, with a pinkish‑red hue.

Jiangnan felt completely refreshed; after changing into a casual outfit, he sat directly on the sofa.

At that moment, Murong Wan seemed to recall something and suddenly said to Jiangnan, "By the way, after you went back to your room, several calls came in over the past three days, but you weren't there, so I didn't dare answer."

"Now that you're finally out, I think you'd better call them back."

Hearing this, Jiangnan picked up his phone and checked the missed calls.

He found that there were quite a few missed calls.

One of the entries was labeled Wang Yunfu, which immediately caught Jiangnan's attention.

Wang Yunfu, the owner of Jinghai Wanbao Hall, is a renowned antique collector whose net worth has long been in the tens of millions, and because he loves antiques, he has stayed in the antique business.

Moreover, Jiangnan's master is also very fond of such items.

That's why Jiangnan knows Wang Yunfu.

But Wang Yunfu rarely initiates contact with him.

It seems something has come up that requires his help?

Thinking that, Jiangnan dialed the number.

The call was answered instantly.

"Hello, is this Young Master Jiang? Ah, great, you finally answered."

"This is the younger Wang Yunfu—do you still remember me?"

A flattery‑laced voice came from the other end.

"I remember. Speak, what's the matter?" Jiangnan replied immediately.

Upon hearing that, Wang Yunfu immediately said to Jiangnan, "It's nothing major; I recently acquired a rather nice item, and I've invited the leading masters in our field, hoping they can give it a Palm Eye."

"But when it comes to true experts, it's still you, Young Master Jiang, so I wonder if you have time to…"