Published: March 3, 2025
Chapter 409: Profit and Trade
After pondering for a moment, Liu Yu used the Sect Token to inform Jiang Qiushui and Cold Moon Heart, instructing the two women to organize their teams overnight in preparation for the upcoming battle.
However, even with plans to cultivate forces, it couldn't interfere with his own cultivation.
Liu Yu still did not intend to take matters into his own hands; he planned to leave it to his assistants and only appear at critical moments.
Usually, he would issue orders and allocate resources through his assistants.
Among his trusted aides, besides Jiang Qiushui, Cold Moon Heart was also very suitable.
This woman practiced demonic cultivation techniques and had been isolated within the sect, yet she had performed quite well in the past two years, making her a fitting candidate for his use.
With these thoughts, Liu Yu gradually formed a plan.
"Is this the tent of Senior Brother Qingyang?"
"I am Shi Xianglong. I have long heard of your prowess, Senior Brother, and I have come to pay my respects today!"
A familiar voice suddenly came from outside the tent.
"Please come in."
Liu Yu put down the Alchemical Pill Refining Notes and opened the tent's restriction.
A tall figure quickly walked in, wearing a bright smile.
The visitor was one of the outer sect disciples Liu Yu had invested in to collect spiritual herbs when the Blood-colored Secret Realm opened.
"Shi Xianglong, greetings to Senior Brother Qingyang!"
The person cupped his hands in greeting and spoke politely.
"Oh?"
"So it's Junior Brother Shi."
"It's been many years since we last met; I didn't expect you to have established your foundation. Congratulations, Junior Brother!"
"Please have a seat."
Liu Yu examined the person carefully for a while and smiled lightly.
"Thanks to Senior Brother Qingyang's guidance."
"I attempted to establish my foundation three years ago and was fortunate enough to succeed."
Shi Xianglong politely smiled, sitting down on a chair as per Liu Yu’s invitation.
Seeing that Liu Yu did not dismiss him, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
Even after establishing his foundation, the pressure brought by this Qingyang was still intense.
Having just succeeded in establishing his foundation, he encountered the battle against the Yan State, and with his newly gained foundation establishment strength, he barely managed to keep his life.
At this time, as Liu Yu's reputation soared, Shi Xianglong couldn't help but contemplate.
He wanted to see if he could use their past relationship to grow closer to this senior brother, hopefully gaining some protection in the future.
With various factions entwined within the sect, even if he approached Liu Yu with a flattering attitude, he wouldn’t be able to gain much benefit as a new foundation establishment cultivator.
This Senior Brother Qingyang was a rising star within the sect, reportedly supported by an elder, and now that he was gaining strength, he surely lacked some supporters to rally around him, right?
If they could become friends, even if he could only shout slogans, it should be better than relying on some entrenched factions.
Of course, he didn’t have to give up one for the other; he could pursue both paths.
Liu Yu was naturally unaware of Shi Xianglong's thoughts. After exchanging some pleasantries, he got straight to the point:
"What brings you here, Junior Brother Shi?"
With the impending battle, he didn't have much time for idle chatter.
"I admire Senior Brother Qingyang's great achievements and came to pay a visit to reminisce," Shi Xianglong said with a chuckle, flattering Liu Yu.
"Oh? Is that so?"
Liu Yu's eyes sparkled as he responded lightly.
"I've heard that Senior Brother is an outstanding alchemist."
"To not hide anything from you, aside from catching up, I also wanted to purchase some early-stage foundation establishment elixirs from you."
His gaze seemed to carry an overwhelming authority, causing Shi Xianglong to feel a heavy pressure.
All his prepared words were forgotten in that moment, and he involuntarily revealed his true intentions.