Chapter 164

Chapter 164: Chimagong Sect

Outside, Zhou Luo was tasting the spiritual tea delivered by the beautiful receptionist.

He suddenly saw Manager Sun arriving with a middle-aged man and immediately stood up.

The moment he rose, he felt a tremendous wave of mental strength land upon him.

Instantly, Zhou Luo’s heart sank.

He looked at the stern-faced middle-aged man, peering into those deep, ocean-like eyes, and felt only a crushing pressure as heavy as a mountain.

Despite the man not releasing his aura, Zhou Luo’s body still stiffened, his spiritual energy growing sluggish.

A Foundation Establishment strong person!

At that moment, a terrifying conjecture instantly formed in Zhou Luo’s mind.

He hadn’t expected merely selling Lifespan Pills to disturb someone of this status.

When those calm eyes turned towards him, Zhou Luo felt as though his entire body was being meticulously scanned.

He took a deep breath, trying his best to remain calm.

Qi Chuan walked towards him, hands behind his back, passing through the small door beside the counter, arriving directly in front of him.

Though they were nearly the same height, standing before Qi Chuan, Zhou Luo felt incredibly insignificant.

"Did you refine those Lifespan Pills?" Qi Chuan asked.

"Mister, that seems unrelated to the transaction," Zhou Luo did not want to reveal his true situation.

Qi Chuan’s gaze darkened slightly.

He hadn’t expected this person to be so wary.

He didn’t seem overly bothered. A rich, deep voice spoke slowly, "Can we have a talk?"

"Talk? We can, but pay first," Zhou Luo stated bluntly.

No matter what, getting paid was the priority. If the other party turned hostile later, he could still find a way to escape.

"Haha! Manager Sun, pay him," Qi Chuan laughed heartily, seemingly unfazed, "calculated at six hundred spirit stones each."

These words made Zhou Luo’s face break into a pleased expression.

But almost immediately, he forced himself to stay calm inside.

If the other party was this generous, there must be an ulterior motive.

It seemed he would need to tread carefully for the next interaction.

Manager Sun, standing behind Qi Chuan, took out a storage bag and handed it over. "Inside are one hundred fifty medium-quality spiritual stones. Please confirm."

Receiving the storage bag, Zhou Luo’s heart surged with shock.

One hundred fifty medium-quality spiritual stones.

Selling Lifespan Pills was even more terrifyingly profitable than killing to rob treasures!

For a moment, Zhou Luo felt tempted to rush off and refine several dozen more.

Then there would be no worries anymore in the future.

It’s just a pity there would be no chance for it later.

After this, the Qinyuan Sect would surely sense something amiss, and by then, wanting to earn materials from the Immortal Sect again would be impossible.

“Follow me.”

Seeing his stunned expression, Qi Chuan said indifferently.

Afterwards, he turned and walked inside.

Zhou Luo thought since the other party was so generous, they certainly wouldn’t harm him, so he simply followed.

Arriving in the room marked with the word “potion,” Qi Chuan sat upright in the master’s seat, while Zhou Luo took a place below and to the left.

“Do you have more Lifespan Pills on you?” Qi Chuan probed.

In his view, since the other could produce so many Lifespan Pills at once, they likely still had some.

If that were true,

it would mean he possessed the main ingredient unique to the Qinyuan Sect.

“This master, I’ve already taken out all my Lifespan Pills.” Zhou Luo chose not to tell the truth.

If he said he had more left, he’d undoubtedly become a target.

“Call me Elder Qi.”

Qi Chuan wore a benevolent expression, lightly tapping the armrest with his index finger, smiling as he said, “I come from the Chimagong Sect.”

Hearing this, Zhou Luo froze.

Back when he had rescued Bai Zhi Yan, he’d deliberately investigated the Bai family’s information.

He later learned that the Bai family was a long-life family under the Chimagong Sect.

Meanwhile, Chimang County, where the Chimagong Sect resided, bordered Qingyuan County, and the two were mortal enemies.

Never did he expect the other to run a shop right in the Qinyuan Sect’s territory.

No wonder it could rival the Bao Ling Zhai next door.

Qi Chuan smiled as he watched him, as if already expecting that reaction.

Such secrets were hardly known to anyone.

For although the Longfeng Mountain range belonged to the Qinyuan Sect, it bordered Chimang County and even had regions under its jurisdiction.

Thus, when the Chimagong Sect entered the Longfeng Mountain range, the Qinyuan Sect had no choice but to turn a blind eye.

His reason for revealing this was naturally to showcase Zhen Yuan Tower’s strength and prepare for the coming discussion.

“So you’re an elder of an Immortal Sect—I’ve been gravely disrespectful.” Zhou Luo stood and clasped his hands respectfully.

Qi Chuan waved a hand, gesturing for him to sit.

“Since you aren’t a disciple of the Qinyuan Sect, what about partnering with my Chimagong Sect?”

“Elder Qi, what sort of cooperation is this? I don’t know.”

Zhou Luo looked perplexed, wondering if the other intended him to refine Lifespan Pills.

"Tell me the location of that main ingredient for the Lifespan Pill, and I can offer you a satisfactory price." Qi Chuan said calmly.

He was certain the other party had found the growth site of that main ingredient within the Longfeng Mountain range, which was why they could produce so many Lifespan Pills.

As a first-level potion that extended lifespan, the Lifespan Pill had always been controlled by the Qinyuan Sect.

Although the Chimagong Sect knew the refining method, they lacked that crucial main ingredient and could only expend far greater resources to refine the Second Level life-extension pills.

If the growth site of that main ingredient was truly discovered within the Longfeng Mountain range, saving the sect vast amounts of cultivation resources, it would count as great merit.

Reporting this to the sect later would surely result in substantial rewards.

With a bit of maneuvering afterwards, he might even become an Inner Sect Elder within the Immortal Sect.

The difference between an Immortal Sect Inner Sect Elder and an Outer Sect Elder was like heaven and earth.

The reason Qi Chuan had come to the chaotic Longfeng Mountain range was precisely to earn enough merit to qualify for entry into the Inner Sect.

Now, this opportunity had presented itself.

No matter what, he had to seize it.

Hearing these words, Zhou Luo wore an awkward expression.

He truly did not know the location of the main ingredient; it was something he had profited from the Qinyuan Sect himself.

So he replied with a look of helplessness, "Elder Qi, that main ingredient was also obtained by me through mere chance."

In this situation, he yearned to know where the main ingredient grew.

That way, he could not only profit further but also dispel the other party’s suspicions.

Qi Chuan’s smile faltered briefly before quickly smoothing over. He spoke in a gentle voice, "Rest assured, no one will ever know about our transaction."

He was convinced Zhou Luo knew the growth site of that main ingredient; the current response was nothing but evasion.

Yet Zhou Luo genuinely did not know.

But he couldn’t reveal it came from the Qinyuan Sect.

Because if the other party investigated deeply, his true identity could easily be uncovered.

Therefore, he could only say, "Elder Qi, you are truly mistaken. I really did obtain that main ingredient by accident."

"If I knew where that main ingredient was, I would have told you long ago."

Qi Chuan narrowed his eyes.

He could see that the other person was merely a cultivator at the fifth layer of Qi Refinement.

Such an individual, aware of his status, still chose refusal. Could it be because someone stood behind him?

The more Qi Chuan thought about it, the more plausible it seemed.

In that case, it seemed he’d have to find the actual party behind this first.

Setting aside his thoughts, he smiled slightly. "What a pity. Still, I hope you will consider my proposal."

"When you’ve thought it through, you’re welcome to find me at Zhen Yuan Tower."

Zhou Luo stood up and bowed deeply. "Elder Qi, I truly am very sorry."

It seemed the other party was absolutely determined to get that main ingredient, stirring a faint sense of unease within Zhou Luo.

Qi Chuan shook his head, still smiling. "Business is business. If we can agree, we strike a deal; if not, we might still become friends."

"Manager Sun, see this young friend out."

Outside the room, Manager Sun bowed as he entered and led Zhou Luo out.

After he left, Qi Chuan’s smile vanished. His face turned frosty, and a deep, murderous gleam flashed in his dark eyes.