CHAPTER 42: CHAPTER 40: NEGOTIATIONS COLLAPSE

Qin Ming was secretly shocked; Jiangg Kun’s boldness and decisiveness were extraordinary.

The opponent’s intentions were already very clear.

It was to recruit him, a Middle-Grade Spirit Plant Master.

To hand over the exclusive channel of Beast Fang Rice to Jiangg Kun.

Such a high price was more than enough to recruit a High-Grade Spirit Plant Master.

"I’m sure Fellow Daoist Qin understands the importance of making wise choices. You are a rare talent in our sect. Naturally, you should look out for your own interests. I can also purchase Beast Fang Rice at the same price. Can Guu Qingzhao from Mirror Snow Pavilion promise you a Tier-Breaking Pill like the Bone Marrow Cleansing Pill?"

As Jiangg Kun spoke, a smile appeared on his face, and his words were sincere and reasonable.

If Qin Ming were an ordinary cultivator, he would certainly find it hard to resist the temptation of the Tier-Breaking Pill before him.

Jiangg Kun wasn’t wrong. The only thing Guu Qingzhao from Mirror Snow Pavilion offered him was a residence spot in the market.

Compared to the conditions offered by Jiangg Kun, it was like the difference between heaven and earth.

However, Jiangg Kun did not expect that Qin Ming had already broken through to a Low-Grade Alchemist. With the improvement of his Divine Soul Power, making the Bone Marrow Cleansing Pill was only a matter of time.

Moreover, Qin Ming was now focusing on Body Refining techniques, and his mana cultivation was still at the Qi Cultivation Fourth Layer, so he couldn’t use it anytime soon.

"I’m afraid I must disappoint Brother Jiangg. My cultivation is shallow, and I won’t use the Bone Marrow Cleansing Pill. I still prefer to make my own decision regarding the Spirit Rice."

Qin Ming took a deep breath and put everything back into the jade box.

The smile on Jiangg Kun’s face instantly froze.

He never anticipated that such generous terms would fail to sway Qin Ming.

He had gone to great lengths to recruit Qin Ming mainly for two reasons.

First, he valued Qin Ming’s Spirit Plant talent, which allowed him to become a Middle-Grade Spirit Plant Master in just a few years.

Moreover, mastering the difficult High-Level Spirit Rain Technique in Spirit Plant Techniques was truly remarkable.

In addition, Jiangg Kun had already sent someone to investigate that Qin Ming’s relationship with Su Yuqing, the High-Grade Alchemist, was quite close.

This year, the Spirit Feather Sect’s Steward Hall’s Spirit Plant Master records showed Qin Ming helping Su Yuqing grow High-Grade Spirit Plants and Top-Grade Spirit Plants.

Based on past experience.

It was highly likely that Qin Ming would be promoted to High-Grade Spirit Plant Master by the end of the year.

Furthermore, he also had connections with Su Yuqing.

Such talent was truly worth Jiangg Kun’s investment to bring into his camp.

Secondly, Jiangg Kun’s own Mingzhen Tower was a competitor to Mirror Snow Pavilion. Once Qin Ming was firmly tied to his side, it would be a significant blow to Guu Qingzhao.

Although a ban on privately selling Spirit Rice had already been implemented within the sect for Spirit Farmers.

If Qin decided to hoard Beast Fang Rice and sell it to neither side, Jiangg Kun couldn’t find any fault or do anything about it.

It was said that the three acres of Beast Fang Rice Qin Ming planted would be harvested this year and all of it would be of premium quality.

Not only Guu Qingzhao but Jiangg Kun also coveted it.

Just using the exclusive premium Beast Fang Rice as a selling point would significantly boost Mingzhen Tower’s reputation, carrying substantial strategic significance.

"Oh? Haha!"

"Indeed, how could I forget that Fellow Daoist Qin has no use for the Bone Marrow Cleansing Pill for the time being."

"How about this, let’s exchange it for an equivalent amount of Spirit Gathering Pills instead?"

Jiangg Kun’s thoughts raced as he suddenly had an epiphany!

"Thank you for the kind offer, Brother Jiangg, but my mind is made up. As for matters in the Spirit Field, I still wish to have my own say. If there’s nothing else, I’ll take my leave." Qin Ming politely declined.

He was clear-minded and not swayed by what was in front of him.

This group of people, Jiangg Kun and the like, were not good people; choosing to work with them would eventually cost him dearly.

"Haha! Has Fellow Daoist Qin thought it through? If you choose to work with Guu Qingzhao, the rules of the sect won’t be lenient."

Jiangg Kun’s smile disappeared, replaced with a gloomy expression.

He initially thought that Qin Ming, a mere spirit farmer, would be easy to handle.

Offering a small benefit would easily win him over.

Unexpectedly, this young man was neither swayed by promises nor threats.

Jiangg Kun began to lose patience, his face turning frosty.

Suddenly!

He unleashed the full pressure of his Qi Cultivation Perfection mana!

His cold eyes fixated intensely on Qin Ming, as if trying to exert some pressure on him.

"Fellow Daoist Qin, are you sure you won’t reconsider?"

Seeing that inducements had failed, Jiangg Kun switched to intimidation.

In the past.

Qin Ming would surely have been overwhelmed by the pressure of a Qi Cultivation Perfection aura.

However, now, with his Body Refining technique just a step away from a later stage, the pressure the other party imposed was essentially negligible.

But Qin Ming still pretended to be struggling, his face turning pale, barely holding up as he staggered away.

Outside the private room.

The short cultivator Chen Ziang saw Qin Ming coming out and eagerly approached with a grin, asking, "How did it go? Did you reach an agreement?"

Qin Ming chose to ignore him, walking around him and descending the stairs.

"Huh? What?" Chen Ziang’s eyes rolled as he quickly entered the private room.

Seeing that everything on the table was still there and noticing Jiangg Kun’s murderous expression, he immediately understood that the deal hadn’t been reached.

"Brother Jiangg, that kid..." Chen Ziang cautiously asked, hardening himself as he knew Jiangg Kun’s temper well. Angering him would make him an instant scapegoat.

"An ungrateful idiot, given a little face and he thinks he’s someone important!" Jiangg Kun’s tone was icy.

"Since the kid refuses to cooperate, we can’t let Guu Qingzhao benefit from this. Find a suitable opportunity and take him out for me!"

Hearing this, Chen Ziang’s face showed difficulty as he said, "Brother Jiangg, the kid might be hard to target, right? He’s now a Middle-Grade Spirit Plant Master, and I heard several elders from the Inner Sect’s Spirit Medicine Valley have started paying attention to him."

"Hmph, I want you to deal with it cleanly. Don’t let anyone catch any evidence. Do I have to teach you how to do it?"

"Yes! Yes! Yes! I understand. I’ll personally take people to do it and blame it on a Tribulation Cultivator afterward, heh heh heh!"

...

Leaving Mingzhen Tower.

On the main road of Qingyang Market.

Qin Ming’s expression was uncertain; this time, he had completely angered Jiangg Kun’s group.

After deliberating for a long time.

He finally made a decision.

He turned and walked toward Juxuan Pavilion.

Juxuan Pavilion.

Shopkeeper Liao, upon seeing Qin Ming arrive, quickly put down the ledger, a smile appearing on his face as he came out to greet him.

"Fellow Daoist Qin, what brings you to the shop today?"

"Would you like a drink? Or is there something you need to purchase?"

Qin Ming stated his purpose, "I have an important matter. I’d like to meet Pavilion Master Guu."

Shopkeeper Liao was momentarily stunned upon hearing this. Seeing Qin Ming’s serious expression, he dared not delay and immediately took him upstairs to report.

Inside the room on the seventh floor.

After getting permission, Qin Ming entered the room.

Guu Qingzhao was still as usual, lighting Spirit Incense, sipping tea, and studying a scripture.

Upon entering, Qin Ming directly and candidly told Guu Qingzhao about the situation.

He had thought it through; rather than failing to deliver the Beast Fang Rice at the end of the year, it was better to clarify the situation with her now.

And also to prevent Jiangg Kun from stirring up trouble.

After listening to Qin Ming’s words, Guu Qingzhao’s eyebrows furrowed slightly as she put down the scripture in her hand, and the Spirit Incense around her began to scatter chaotically.

The atmosphere in the room suddenly became somewhat stagnant.