I Accumulate Spirit Roots for My Next Life - Chapter 394 - 244: Deal Reached
Li Jizhou’s lips curled into a slight smile, apparently eager to watch the spectacle.
Soon, the owner of the laughter strode into the backyard as if entering an unpopulated place.
“Hahaha, which lucky kid got the Iron Tree Silver Flower? Come, let me have a look.”
A towering figure, face flushed red, hair puffed up, resembling a fierce Zhang Fei, yet with white beard and hair, flashed step by step into the inner hall.
He looked around and immediately locked his gaze on Li Jizhou.
“Is it you, kid? Hahaha, you truly look blessed, come, let me take a closer look.”
“Qingwei greets the elder,” Fang Qingwei slightly bowed with a conflicted expression.
“Hey, Little Fang, don’t learn those pretentious things from your father.” The Immortal Daoist Venerable waved his hand nonchalantly.
Then he looked at the unmoving Li Jizhou: “What? Afraid I can’t pay the price?”
“Are you from out of town? Listen well, kid, I’m called the Immortal, in the Middle Stage of Divinity Transformation, managing the Liuhuang Mine Area, not short of Spirit Stones.”
Li Jizhou remained unfazed. Not to mention the Middle Stage of Divinity Transformation, even the Void Refining Realm, so what? With the Blood Evil Realm of the Yellow Spring Dharma, he could escape into the realm with just a thought, completely unafraid of him.
“This Iron Tree Silver Flower has been examined by Fairy Fang, no need for another look. If you want it, just bid.”
The Immortal Daoist Venerable was slightly taken aback. In this small piece of Yunzhou, there seemed to be no one who dared disregard him.
Unexpectedly, this freshly Foundation Established kid in front of him didn’t care at all about his reputation.
“Immortal Elder, this young master’s Spirit Stone Ore was unearthed at our Qi Stone Pavilion. We have the first purchase rights, you…” Before the Immortal Daoist Venerable could react, Fang Qingwei quickly stepped forward to mediate.
At the same time, her view of Li Jizhou changed once again.
Even if you’re from a noble family, even if your elders are powerful, once here, how could you be so lacking in discretion?
Even if your family is mighty, you’re just a small Foundation Establishment cultivator. You don’t know the other party’s nature, are you not afraid the Divinity Transformation Daoist might smack you to death?
Even if your family could avenge you, what then? You’re already dead.
“Ah yes, yes, yes, you have the first purchasing rights, but if I offer a high price, there’s no problem selling to me, right?” The Immortal Daoist Venerable didn’t mind addressing Li Jizhou’s attitude.
His title is Immortal; he doesn’t want to grow old.
Because his ancestral cultivation technique causes the appearance of old age, many secret techniques and divine medicines have been ineffective.
So he has always adhered to one principle: a good mindset keeps one young.
And ever since changing his mindset a few hundred years ago, it’s somewhat effective. Now, at over a thousand years old, only his hair and beard are white; everything else seems fine.
“This… What’s your purpose for wanting the Iron Tree Silver Flower, Immortal Elder?” Fang Qingwei sighed inwardly.
“Of course, it’s for my precious son! You didn’t know, my youngest son has an Innate Geng Metal Spirit Body, and will definitely surpass me in the future!”
The Immortal Daoist Venerable’s eyes sparkled with excitement like a child’s as he talked about his youngest son.
Fang Qingwei listened, looking helpless.
In Yunzhou, the Immortal Daoist Venerable is famous, not only for his Divinity Transformation Stage, being the mine owner of Liuhuang Mine, but for staying robust in his old age.
Almost every few years, he takes a new concubine.
At over fifteen hundred years old, it’s impossible to count how many wives and concubines he’s had, most of whom are long gone, yet he remains vigorous.
His eldest son died over a thousand years ago, while his youngest was just born a few years back.
Their family’s generational hierarchy is in utter chaos.
“Immortal Elder, please, do me this favor. I want this item,” after a moment’s hesitation, Fang Qingwei humbly communicated to the Immortal Daoist Venerable.
The Immortal Daoist Venerable, hearing this communication, quickly waved his hand, directly responding without any discrete communication, “Ah, Little Fang, didn’t I already say? This is your Qi Stone Pavilion, I know you have first purchase rights, but I’m here for fair competition. You know my reputation; would I use my power to bully others?”
“Kid, rest assured, I’ll compete fairly!” Saying this, he turned to Li Jizhou.
A black line slowly appeared on Fang Qingwei’s forehead, feeling extremely awkward.
“Alright, then let’s compete fairly!” She gritted her teeth and replied, trying to ease the awkwardness.
However, the Immortal Daoist Venerable added again, “Oh, Little Fang, you should just give up. Do you have more Spirit Stones than me? Can you compete? Not just you, but even your entire Qi Stone Pavilion. Lately, your mine has been harassed by bandits, and you haven’t mined much. You’re buying from our mine, right? I bet you’re low on Spirit Stones.”
“…” Fang Qingwei was utterly speechless.
“Kid, speak up. How many Spirit Stones for the sale?”
Seeing Fang Qingwei rendered speechless, Li Jizhou laughed inwardly and responded bluntly, “Eighty Wood Attribute Spirit Stones!”
“What? You look righteous, but why’s your heart so black? Eighty Wood Attribute Spirit Stones? Were you raised by a big band of bandits, you little wolf pup?” The Immortal Daoist Venerable exclaimed, still speaking without a filter.
Li Jizhou wasn’t annoyed. He shrugged, “Old man, you don’t quite deliver on that grand tone of yours, huh?”
“Oh ho, you little rascal, daring to tease me? Fine, get it straight, how about three hundred thousand Middle Grade Spirit Stones? If that’s agreeable, I’ll give you the stones right away, enough to cultivate to the Nascent Soul Stage!” The Immortal Daoist Venerable wasn’t moved and jumped right into the haggling process.
Li Jizhou shook his head with a smile, unwilling to say more, and directly looked at Fang Qingwei.
Finally coming to her senses, Fang Qingwei felt a hint of joy in her heart upon hearing the Immortal Daoist Venerable’s offer, sensing at least some hope: “I’ll offer three hundred and fifty thousand Middle Grade Spirit Stones.”
The Immortal Daoist Venerable looked at Fang Qingwei and smirked, “Four hundred thousand!”
Fang Qingwei’s face turned slightly bitter. She could barely bring out two hundred thousand, and her offer of three hundred and fifty thousand already meant she’d have to beg her father hard.
Now faced with the prospect of four hundred thousand, it was truly unfeasible.
Seeing Fang Qingwei not raising the bid, the Immortal Daoist Venerable hurriedly said, “Four hundred thousand going once, twice, three times… Haha, sold, boy, hand over four hundred thousand Middle Grade Spirit Stones.”
As he spoke, he handed over a storage bag he had prepared in advance with four hundred thousand Middle Grade Spirit Stones.
Now it was Li Jizhou’s turn to be speechless, “Did I ever ask you two to compete? Eighty pieces of Wood Attribute Spirit Stones, not one less!”
“Hey, you stubborn kid, have you swallowed an iron heart?” The Immortal Daoist Venerable’s beard bristled, and his eyes glared.
Li Jizhou nodded seriously.
“Five hundred thousand Middle Grade Spirit Stones, and you can exchange them for Wood Attribute ones yourself?”
Li Jizhou still shook his head.
“You little rascal, this is my final offer, six hundred thousand Middle Grade Spirit Stones, if not enough, there’s no way I’m going higher!”
“Eighty pieces of Wood Attribute Spirit Stones, not one less!” Li Jizhou affirmed.
“Are you planning not to sell? Who can come up with eighty pieces of Wood Attribute Spirit Stones at once? Even if I wanted to buy, I’d need years to exchange them with Middle Grade Spirit Stones.”
“I never said it had to be all at once, you can pay over a few years!” Li Jizhou smiled slightly, not fearing anyone defaulting, especially those with businesses.
“Hmph! The issue isn’t that, the problem is your heart is too greedy. Who would spend eight hundred thousand Middle Grade Spirit Stones for it?” The Immortal Daoist Venerable had clearly given up; six hundred thousand was his limit.
“Can payments truly be spread over several years?” Fang Qingwei suddenly rekindled her hope.
“That’s right!”
“Then… what about the Fire Tree Silver Flower?”
“I can give it to you first.”
“Alright! I’ll take it. The initial payment will be twenty pieces of Wood Attribute Spirit Stones, and ten pieces annually thereafter, is that agreeable?” Fang Qingwei hesitated for a moment and gritted her teeth.
“Deal!” Li Jizhou nodded calmly.
…
This left Fang Qingwei feeling surreal.
“However, allow me ten days, after ten days, Spirit Stones in one hand, Fire Tree Silver Flower in the other!”
“Deal!”
“…” Was it really that easy? Fang Qingwei once again felt as if she’d been duped.
If it weren’t for her having thoroughly examined it earlier and the fact that her family’s master stone craftsman had personally unraveled it, she’d be tempted to check it once more.
“Tonight, I’m planning to visit the mine; if you don’t mind, you can stay here for up to ten days. I can provide the Spirit Stones in advance!” Fang Qingwei felt a bit uneasy, fearing Li Jizhou might change his mind midway.
Li Jizhou had been waiting for her to say that: “No need, I’m also planning to visit the mine, I’ll go with Fairy Fang.”
“Even so… it’s not suitable, Sir. You’ve already seen what’s going on at Qi Stone Pavilion with people from Prince Yun’s Mansion. You are not a local, and to be frank, Prince Yun’s Mansion is extremely powerful, and they have already taken action against our mine, constantly pressuring us to compromise. The mine may not be very peaceful in the near future; your safety is essential!” Fang Qingwei was about to agree but then reacted and advised against it.
“No worries, your grievances have nothing to do with me, nor do you need to be responsible for me,” Li Jizhou smiled indifferently.
Fang Qingwei frowned slightly, somewhat displeased with Li Jizhou’s lack of awe.
But considering the Iron Tree Silver Flower, she nodded, “Since you insist on going, we’ll ensure your safety to the best of our ability, but we ask that you heed our advice more.”
“Sure!”
In just a few words, their plans for the night were settled.
Throughout the conversation, the Immortal Daoist Venerable repeatedly looked incredulously between Fang Qingwei and Li Jizhou.
One dares to buy, another dares to sell!
And yet, albeit possessing Celestial and Earthly Spiritual Objects worth at least five to six hundred thousand Middle Grade Spirit Stones, they dared to visit the mine? And directly in my presence say this, don’t they fear I’ll rob them?
