Chapter 188: Liu Keqing Rests Assured

Chapter 188: Chapter 188: Liu Keqing Rests Assured

"Master Liu is straightforward. In that case, I’ll take twenty portions to start."

Ji Feng’s eyes lit up. This price was more expensive than in Purple Cloud Valley, but it was much cheaper than in Fire Dragon Valley. The other party was giving him some face by not demanding a sky-high price right off the bat.

"Sixty thousand Spirit Stones."

Liu Chen glanced at him and directly took out twenty sealed portions of Second Grade Spiritual Cuisine, placing them on the table. He had prepared nearly two hundred portions of this stuff before and now had one hundred fifty left. Once he sold them all, it would be time for him to leave Purple Cloud Valley and the Great Xia Dynasty.

Now that he had run into a big spender, Liu Chen naturally didn’t mind selling. The festival would end in late October. After returning, he would have his apprenticeship ceremony, and then his master and the others would probably return to the Mo Family.

By then, Liu Chen likely wouldn’t be able to sell all of these flawed Second Grade Spiritual Cuisines. Besides, selling them in Purple Cloud Valley would only fetch two thousand Spirit Stones per portion. Selling them to Ji Feng now would earn him a little extra.

"Deal."

Ji Feng placed a Second Grade Storage Ring directly on the table. Liu Chen picked it up and took a look; inside were exactly sixty thousand Spirit Stones, no more, no less.

"Can I buy a higher-grade Storage Ring?"

Liu Chen put away the Storage Ring. Since the other party hadn’t mentioned the price of this ring, Liu Chen certainly wasn’t going to bring it up. If possible, he wanted to obtain a higher-grade Storage Ring to store his Spirit Stones.

’It’s best not to reveal the Storage Ring my master gave me. Walking around with a handful of Second Grade Storage Rings is far too flashy. If I could get a Third or even a Fourth Grade Storage Ring, then just one would be enough.’

"I can get you a Third Grade Storage Ring at most. The price is ten thousand Spirit Stones."

Ji Feng nodded and put away the Spiritual Cuisine on the table. Third Grade Storage Rings weren’t particularly rare. The Great Xia Royal Family had bought a few to sell to the Cultivators here, but they hadn’t managed to sell a single one.

"I want three. I’ll trade Spiritual Cuisine for them."

Liu Chen couldn’t help but glance at the Crown Prince of the Great Xia Royal Family. ’While a long-term trading relationship is probably impossible, it should be easy to acquire some resources through him during the festival.’

"I will come again tomorrow."

Ji Feng turned and left without another word. He knew from the beginning that playing the friendship card would be useless. His older brother’s family was on bad terms with the Royal Family. While it wasn’t so bad that they would be eliminated outright, he was the one who had taken the Crown Prince position from his brother after gaining the support of their ancestors.

’If nothing unexpected happens, once I ascend to that position, my older brother’s family of three will be dealt with directly. The Royal Family is different from a Noble Family; there is never room for too much sentiment.’

’Unfortunately, the plan has now gone awry. My older brother will most likely have to rely on his daughter to seek refuge with Purple Cloud Valley. But before that, he must sever his ties with the family. Only then can we cut off any possibility of him building up power in Purple Cloud Valley and returning to the Great Xia Royal Family.’

"The afternoon."

Liu Chen couldn’t help but remind him. His mornings were relatively tight, and his evenings even more so. All things considered, only the afternoons were a bit more relaxed.

Ji Feng didn’t say anything, but he understood. If he didn’t go along with the Second Grade Spirit Chef’s wishes, obtaining more Spiritual Cuisine might become an extravagant hope.

As Ji Feng’s carriage slowly departed, a figure emerged from a side street. It was the Patriarch of the Ye Family.

’Even His Highness the Crown Prince has to pay a personal visit. The Ye Family is truly lucky.’

Patriarch Ye walked toward the main gate with a smile. The Second Grade Spirit Chef was, after all, an Honored Guest Elder of the Ye Family.

’According to the information I’ve received, the man even lived in Ye Linglong’s extremely humble residence for a while. If this works out, the risk I took by going to the Nangong Family to break off the engagement will undoubtedly bring me immense benefits.’

At this thought, Patriarch Ye’s pace involuntarily quickened. The mansion’s main gate wasn’t closed, and he stepped directly inside. He carefully surveyed the residence. ’I originally planned to use this place for my retirement. What a pity.’

’However, if I can win the favor of the Second Grade Spirit Chef, the Ye Family will be able to advance even further in the future, perhaps even restoring its former glory.’

"Liu Keqing, I was delayed on the way. Please forgive me."

In the rear garden, Patriarch Ye spoke with great reverence. His gaze involuntarily fell upon a gift box to the side. It was clearly the introductory gift left just now by His Highness the Crown Prince, whereas he had come empty-handed.

At this realization, Patriarch Ye grew a little nervous. Although the Second Grade Spirit Chef before him was, in a sense, one of the Ye Family’s own, his relationship as Patriarch with the other branch of the family wasn’t very good.

"It’s no matter. Junior Sister Linglong will soon be formally apprenticed. Master sent me to confirm a few things with you. If there are no problems, let’s sign the Spirit Contract."

Liu Chen sized up the empty-handed Patriarch Ye. ’It seems that agreeing to become an Honored Guest Elder for my junior sister has made this Patriarch Ye a bit complacent. The last time we met, he was acting as if he were treading on thin ice. This time, not only did he walk right in after a simple greeting, but he also came empty-handed.’

Although Liu Chen disliked such pleasantries, after seeing the introductory gift left by His Highness the Crown Prince, Ji Feng, he had been feeling a little expectant.

"Rest assured, Liu Keqing, the Ye Family will absolutely not interfere with Linglong."

Patriarch Ye hastily nodded in agreement. ’I don’t know the exact details, but the Second Grade Spirit Chef’s master is the Peak Master of Purple Bamboo Peak. Under these circumstances, if I still tried to interfere with Ye Linglong, I’d probably have my own people cut off my head and deliver it to Purple Cloud Valley that very night as an apology.’

"This is the Spirit Contract."

Liu Chen shot him a glance and placed the Spirit Contract Jade Token on the table. The Patriarch had no intention of examining it closely and signed the Spirit Contract directly.

"Is there anything else, Patriarch Ye?"

With the official business concluded, Liu Chen finally breathed a sigh of relief. ’If not for the inopportune timing and the potential dangers of returning to Purple Cloud Valley alone, I’d be ready to leave the Great Xia Imperial City right away.’

"I was wondering if Liu Keqing would be willing to sell some Spiritual Cuisine?"

Standing to the side, Patriarch Ye couldn’t help but ask. He was only at the Meridian Passage Late Stage, and Second Grade Spiritual Cuisine could help him shorten his cultivation time. ’If he agrees to sell, not only will my own strength advance, but if the Ye Family can become his agent for selling the Spiritual Cuisine, then the Ye Family could ascend to the heavens in a single step.’

"I’ve already sold it to Ji Feng."

Liu Chen glanced at the unopened gift box on the table. ’While I’m not sure what His Highness the Crown Prince of the Great Xia Royal Family brought as an introductory gift, it is, at the very least, an unexpected bonus.’

’As for this Patriarch Ye before me, if it hadn’t been for my master’s orders, I wouldn’t have even met with him. But now that the official business is done, I have no desire for any further interaction with him.’

"Then please rest well, Liu Keqing."

Patriarch Ye glanced at the gift box on the table and ultimately chose to take his leave. ’As long as he is still an Honored Guest Elder of the Ye Family, I still have a chance.’

’Next time, I must prepare a proper gift.’