Published: March 2, 2025
CHAPTER 203: The Number of Deaths (Two-in-One Chapter)
“Junior Brother Liu, please wait!”
Xie Junjie put down his teacup and spoke up.
Ordinary blank jade slips were worth hardly a few spiritual stones, but using a blank jade slip to copy a formula could yield over two thousand spiritual stones. Such a deal was rare, and he just wanted to take the opportunity to see if there were any additional benefits.
Seeing that the spiritual stones he had in hand were about to fly away, Xie Junjie couldn’t care less. The troubled expression on his face instantly disappeared, and he quickly called out to stop Liu Yu.
“A gentleman always helps others; since Junior Brother Liu is so keen on alchemical techniques and sincere in his intentions…”
“Fine, I agree to this deal.”
“However, both Junior Brother Liu and Senior Sister Yan must agree to one condition: this matter must absolutely not be disclosed; it cannot affect my transaction with my friend.”
“If both of you agree that this matter will not be disclosed, then we can proceed with the transaction immediately.”
Xie Junjie was very calculating. As long as this matter did not spread, it wouldn’t affect the secondary sale of the alchemical heritage, and he could earn another batch of cultivation resources from it.
Upon hearing this, Liu Yu paused his hand reaching for the spiritual stones and then withdrew it.
“Finally unable to hold back, huh? Hehe.”
However, using a blank jade slip to copy a foundation establishment stage formula could yield two thousand five hundred spiritual stones without the need for guarantees or the Oath of the Heart Demon, not affecting resale.
Liu Yu sneered internally, certain that this person's greed would not let go of this opportunity.
In other words, if this person wanted more spiritual stones, they could simply part ways without any further negotiation; he would definitely not back down again.
“Thank you for your help, I am most grateful.”
“This transaction will definitely not be disclosed; please rest assured, Senior Brother Xie.”
Liu Yu smiled and quickly assured.
Seeing this, Xie Junjie nodded and then turned to look at Yan Hongyu.
“Rest assured, Senior Brother Xie, I am merely accompanying Junior Brother Liu to facilitate this connection between the two of you.”
“As for this transaction, I will not mention a word of it to anyone.”
Seeing his gaze directed at her, Yan Hongyu spoke calmly, her tone steady and powerful, exuding a convincing demeanor.
“Good!”
With everyone reaching a consensus, Xie Junjie wasted no time. He immediately took out an old and a new jade slip from his storage bag and began to inscribe.
The old jade slip naturally recorded the Huang family's alchemical heritage, while the new jade slip was used to inscribe the foundation establishment stage formula.
Cultivators inscribing information into jade slips worked very quickly, especially since the amount of information this time wasn’t much.
After just three or four breaths, Xie Junjie completed the inscription and handed the new jade slip to Liu Yu.
Since the three had already reached a consensus, he naturally wanted to get his hands on the spiritual stones as soon as possible.
After all, two thousand five hundred spiritual stones was not a small sum even for mid foundation establishment stage cultivators, enough to purchase several bottles of elixirs for cultivation and maintain a period of luxurious practice.
Once the jade slip was received, Xie Junjie spoke again:
“The formula inside has been triple-checked during my copying process, ensuring that there are no errors or omissions.”
“Junior Brother Liu should examine it carefully; if there are any issues, it can be raised now.”
“If any problems arise afterward, please don’t come looking for me; I know nothing about alchemy and won’t take responsibility.”
Liu Yu didn’t respond. He took the jade slip and pressed it against his forehead, using his spiritual consciousness to probe inside and began to examine it.