flstandardbreds Chapter 139 He Doesn't Eat People
Chapter 139 He Doesn't Eat People
Seeing Bai Jinyan approach, Song Qiao sat up straight, staring intently at his every move, fearing what he might do to Su Luo.
"Fellow Daoist Su."
Bai Jinyan greeted Su Luo first, appearing harmless and gentle.
Su Luo nodded and asked, "Fellow Daoist Bai, I've long admired your name. May I ask what brings you here?"
"I heard you have Sichuan peppercorns here, so I was wondering if you could sell us some Sichuan peppercorns and fish soup? Of course, you can set the price, we won't haggle."
Bai Jinyan has self-awareness.
He didn't get along with Chu Wenqing and the others, so he had no choice but to ask them for help this time. He didn't expect it to be as cheap as the Wanjian Sect's; he just wanted to sell it to them. After all, Shuqiu Pavilion had plenty of spirit stones and magic treasures.
"!"
Su Luo was somewhat surprised.
They actually said they wouldn't haggle. Is Shuqiu Pavilion that rich?
Song Qiao, who was standing next to him, was also shocked.
What shocked him was that he never expected Bai Jinyan to put aside his pride and take the initiative to make a deal with them!
Although Su Luo was somewhat tempted by what the other party said, she still cleared her throat and entered negotiation mode.
"So Fellow Daoist Bai came to make a deal with us. But these Fire Cloud Peppers and fish soup belong to the Lingxiao Sect. Fellow Daoist Bai and Feng Xiyue don't get along, so how can you be so confident that we would be willing to sell them to you?"
Upon hearing this, Bai Jinyan gave a wry smile.
“I know there are some disagreements between the two sects, and things haven’t been going well. But public matters are public matters, and private matters are private matters. These personal grudges have never involved the lives of our disciples. This secret realm training is fraught with danger. If my junior brothers and sisters hadn’t been freezing to the point of collapse, why would I have the audacity to come to you? I only hope that you can consider that we are all cultivators and make this deal with us.”
Su Luo raised an eyebrow; those words were quite interesting.
Bai Jinyan used a few words to bring up the unpleasantness between herself and Chu Wenqing and the others into a private matter, and then brought up the Fire Cloud Pepper deal into a public matter, even flattering her and trying to make her separate public and private matters.
If Su Luo doesn't agree, it would mean that the Lingxiao Sect is heartless and deliberately watched the disciples of Shuqiu Pavilion freeze to death. At that time, the reputation of the Lingxiao Sect would probably be even worse after they leave the secret realm.
"As I just said, you set the price, and we won't regret it. I don't think you'd give up this easy profit just because of some personal grudge, would you?"
Bai Jinyan continued to increase his stakes, "Of course, in addition to the agreed price, I can add one more piece of information."
"intelligence?"
"Yes, information about the Void Illusion."
Bai Jinyan smiled and said, "We just came from the Void Illusion Realm, and we know how to clear it quickly. This is unique, confidential information, and I think you'll find it quite useful..."
At this moment, Su Luo was even more moved.
The information provided by the Hidden Serpent is still uncertain. If they have information from the Autumn Pavilion, they can compare the two pieces of information and then they will be even more at ease in the Void Illusion!
This is indeed a very tempting offer...
Bai Jinyan saw the softening on Su Luo's face and immediately felt reassured. "Fellow Daoist Su, what do you think?"
Su Luo naturally wanted to agree.
Bai Jinyan is truly shrewd. He not only uses coercion and enticement during negotiations, but he also knows how to manipulate people's hearts, offering information they can't refuse in exchange. Such a cunning fox—no wonder Chu Wenqing can't outsmart him!
However, it's her business if she's willing, but we still need to ask Feng Xiyue and the others for their opinions on this deal.
So Su Luo said, "I don't think there's a problem, but if we want to complete this deal, I need to ask other people for their opinions. You don't have any objections, do you?"
Bai Jinyan's expression changed slightly, but he quickly returned to normal. "Of course."
Su Luo nodded, then instructed Song Qiao, "Song Qiao, please call Chu Wenqing and the others for me."
Song Qiao then came to her senses, "Oh! I... I understand!"
After saying that, he quickly left, but halfway there he couldn't help but turn back and look at Su Luo with a complicated expression.
He was utterly astonished; he never expected Bai Jinyan to proactively seek a deal with them! Before he could even finish his astonishment, Bai Jinyan and Su Luo engaged in a fierce verbal battle, exchanging blows back and forth, and in the end, the other party even agreed to give them information about the Void Illusion!
Such tempting terms would have been accepted by most people, but Su Luo did not agree immediately. Instead, considering their conflict with Shu Qiuge, she said she would seek their opinion first…
Su Luo truly respects them! She always asks for their opinions before making any decisions, stands by them through thick and thin, and never looks down on them! No wonder her senior brothers and sisters like her so much…
Song Qiao turned her head, a slight smile playing on her lips, her eyes filled with a gentle, watery light.
Who wouldn't like Su Luo? I really hope Su Luo can become their companion...
Before long, Song Qiao had arrived at the Ten Thousand Swords Sect.
By this time, Feng Xiyue and the other two had almost finished their conversation with Bai Xun, Gu Changhuai, and the others.
The Ten Thousand Swords Sect wanted a lot, so they were willing to give generous gifts, including spirit stones and magic treasures. They even said they would go fishing, which made Feng Xiyue and her companion grin from ear to ear.
The two were still excited when they suddenly saw Song Qiao. He then hurriedly said, "Eldest Senior Sister, Second Senior Brother, come with me, Su Luo has something urgent to say!"
The two were taken aback. "What's the rush?"
They instinctively looked towards where Su Luo was, and immediately saw Bai Jinyan standing in front of Su Luo, talking to her. Their expressions changed instantly.
"Holy crap! What's this smiling tiger up to?!"
Thinking Su Luo was in danger, Chu Wenqing cried out in alarm and immediately used his flying technique to rush over.
Before Bai Xun could react, Chu Wenqing was already there with Su Luo in the blink of an eye.
"?"
Is Chu Wenqing really that fast?
Before he could think further, Feng Xiyue ran over, her face looking quite grim.
Song Qiao followed after them.
"what happened?"
"What happened?"
This incident caught the attention of everyone in the Ten Thousand Swords Sect. Everyone shifted their gaze and then noticed that Bai Jinyan had actually run off to the Lingxiao Sect alone!
"Hiss! Why is he provoking the Lingxiao Sect again?"
An insider replied, "I know, Fellow Daoist Bai went to see the other party because of the Fire Cloud Pepper..."
"He also wants to buy Fire Cloud Pepper? Hmm, that's probably a bit unlikely..."
"really……"
It's common knowledge that Shuqiu Pavilion and Lingxiao Sect have a bad relationship. Now, Bai Jinyan is facing off against the entire Lingxiao Sect alone. Even if they can't reach an agreement, what if they start arguing and get ganged up on?
The key issue is that the people from Shuqiu Pavilion are still stationed two miles away from here. By then, even if they want to provide assistance, it will be too late.
Seeing Chu Wenqing and the others looking so aggressive, Bai Xun asked with some concern, "Senior Brother, they... won't start fighting, will they?"
Gu Changhuai had noticed the commotion not far away. He looked at it quietly and said honestly, "I don't know."
Bai Xun rubbed his head in a troubled manner. "If a fight really breaks out... which side should we help?"
Du Nianfu was the first to speak: "Of course it's the Lingxiao Sect! We haven't even gotten the Fire Cloud Pepper yet!" And the fish soup too!
The remaining Wan Jian Sect disciples discussed amongst themselves, but most expressed their willingness to help the Lingxiao Sect. Only a very few female disciples remained silent. They actually wanted to help Bai Jinyan, but they didn't want to be ungrateful, so they simply kept quiet.
There was another person who remained silent, and that was Ning Wanshuang.
However, she was too tired and was resting in a sheltered corner, completely unaware of what had happened.
Feeling that it was too noisy, Gu Changhuai reached out his hand, and the people around him immediately quieted down. He said indifferently, "Alright, quiet down. It might not necessarily break out. Let's wait and see."
Since their senior brother had said so, the members of the Ten Thousand Swords Sect didn't say anything more and just kept a close eye on the situation.
Meanwhile, on Su Luo's side...
Before Su Luo could say anything, Chu Wenqing appeared in front of her like a whirlwind. He even spread his arms wide, blocking Su Luo's way like a mother hen, with a ferocious expression.
What are you going to do to her?!
Bai Jinyan: ...
He doesn't eat people, why is he so serious?
Su Luo: ……
Although I am very grateful to Chu Wenqing, my view is completely blocked and I can't see anything!