Chapter 432: Chapter 432: Probing the Bottom_1
As Yin Yuanming appeared, he laughed, "Brother Qin, I was just looking for you!"
Qin Feiyang was startled and asked, "What do you need me for?"
"You see, a month has passed, and the elixirs you gave me have long been auctioned off. Now, is it possible..." Yin Yuanming chuckled, the very epitome of an old fox.
Qin Feiyang’s face twitched, and he sighed reluctantly, "You’re not ignorant of the principle that rarity enhances value. If we auction them every month, they’ll lose their worth."
"Right, right, right."
"Therefore, we are now planning to auction one Vermilion Glazed Pill and one Potential Elixir every half month," Yin Yuanming said with a smile.
Qin Feiyang pondered, then asked, "What was the final auction price for the last Potential Elixir?"
"Around two hundred billion." Yin Yuanming held up two fingers, his face beaming.
Qin Feiyang was astounded. Compared to a Potential Elixir with one elixir pattern, its price has doubled?
"Brother, this is a great opportunity to make a fortune; you must seize it," Yin Yuanming said with an enticing smile.
But Qin Feiyang remained unmoved, lowering his head in thought.
"What’s wrong?" Yin Yuanming’s heart skipped a beat, and he asked nervously.
Qin Feiyang looked up at Yin Yuanming and shook his head. "Frankly, I don’t want to sell the Potential Elixir anymore."
"Why?" Yin Yuanming asked quickly.
Qin Feiyang replied, "The Potential Elixir is too valuable. To put it bluntly, even a thousand billion Gold Coins cannot equate to its value."
"That’s true," Yin Yuanming nodded. Once the Door of Potential is opened, talent, potential, and comprehension are all elevated to an entirely new level. It could be said that a single Potential Elixir is enough to forge a powerful warrior. Its true value, of course, cannot be measured in Gold Coins. But as a businessman, making money is the priority!
"Bro, I admit what you’re saying is very reasonable," Yin Yuanming stated. "But if we stop selling Potential Elixirs, my Treasure Pavilion will not only lose a large number of customers, but you’ll also face endless trouble. Because then, everyone will come looking for you. You should know, when people are pushed to desperation, they are capable of anything."
The meaning behind his words was simple: if he stopped selling, many people would undoubtedly become hostile towards Qin Feiyang.
Qin Feiyang’s brow furrowed deeply. It wasn’t that he was afraid; he just didn’t want too much trouble.
"Alright, let’s continue selling, but we need to make some changes," Qin Feiyang said with a smile. "One Potential Elixir per month. Two Vermilion Glazed Pills with two elixir patterns per month. This way, not only can we control the outflow of Potential Elixirs, but we can also take the opportunity to inflate the price. For the next auction, let’s just set the starting bid at three hundred billion; people will still scramble for it."
Yin Yuanming’s eyes lit up, and he chuckled, "You cunning fellow, you should be working at our Treasure Pavilion."
Qin Feiyang smiled faintly. "Business is too troublesome; it’s not for me."
"What a waste of talent!" Yin Yuanming sighed deeply, then nodded. "Alright, we’ll do as you say. I’ll come find you at the Holy Temple later."
Qin Feiyang replied, "I’m currently in the Inner Temple."
"How did you get to the Inner Temple so quickly?" Yin Yuanming frowned. But then, recalling Qin Feiyang’s glorious achievements at the Holy Temple, he understood. Such talent would naturally be taken to the Inner Temple by the three great heads of the Holy Temple for dedicated cultivation.
"I’m not qualified to enter the Inner Temple, so you’ll have to deliver the elixirs," Yin Yuanming said.
"That’s no problem, but there’s one thing you must tell me honestly," Qin Feiyang stated.
"What is it?" Yin Yuanming asked, puzzled.
Qin Feiyang inquired, "How many Nine-Star War Emperors does the Lu Family have?"
"Why are you suddenly asking this?" Yin Yuanming looked at Qin Feiyang with suspicion and alarm. "Don’t tell me you’re planning to make a move on the Lu Family, are you, kid?"
Qin Feiyang gave a bitter smile. "Do I have that ability right now? I have my own plans; just tell me in detail."
Yin Yuanming looked at him intently for a moment, then said, "The Lu Family has a total of four Nine-Star War Emperors: the Lord of the Lu Family, and the First, Second, and Third Clan Elders."
"Four!" Qin Feiyang’s pupils contracted. "Then where are they now?"
Yin Yuanming thought for a moment. "They rarely show themselves. They should all be in secluded cultivation, attempting to break through to War Ancestor."
Qin Feiyang asked, "Can you help me find out their whereabouts?"
"Investigate them?" Yin Yuanming was taken aback, then gave a bitter smile. "Given my current relationship with the Lu Family, do you think I can help?"
Qin Feiyang was stunned, then also began to smile bitterly. The Treasure Pavilion had completely blacklisted the Lu Family. The Lu Family now hated the Treasure Pavilion to the bone. Forget about gathering information; Yin Yuanming probably couldn’t even get through the Lu Family’s gates.
"Never mind, I’ll figure it out myself!" Qin Feiyang said with a smile. "As for the elixirs, I’ll deliver them when I have time." He then closed the Image Crystal Stone and sank back into contemplation.
「Outside!」
The area was now in an uproar. Disciples from both the Elixir Fire Palace and the Cultivation Hall rushed out to watch the commotion.
Lu Xingchen ran frantically through the air, his head bowed, his hands tightly clenched, his face a mixture of livid green and crimson! This was more than just embarrassing; it was a disgrace he would carry for the rest of his life!
And the Rogue Wolf, brandishing a wooden stick, chased relentlessly behind Lu Xingchen, constantly yelling at him, just like a drover herding cattle. This infuriated Lu Xingchen beyond measure!
「Above the Cultivation Hall.」
A woman of supreme grace stood against the wind. It was Ren Wushuang! She watched Lu Xingchen from afar, her expression calm and unreadable; no one knew what she was thinking.
SWOOSH!
Another woman in black robes ascended into the sky, landing before Ren Wushuang. This woman was also strikingly beautiful. She possessed skin like ice and bones of jade, her figure tall and elegant. Her prominent chest, like surging peaks, drew the gazes of every man below. Moreover, she exuded a natural allure; her every frown and smile was enough to stir one’s heartstrings.
The woman in black said, "Ren Wushuang, what is the meaning of this?"
"What?" Ren Wushuang turned her head, looking at her with a puzzled expression.
"Can you stop playing dumb?" The woman in black’s brows knitted together, her eyes, as she looked at Ren Wushuang, betraying a hint of disgust. "Lu Xingchen is your fiancé, after all. Are you just going to stand by and let that Rogue Wolf humiliate him?"
Ren Wushuang noticed the disgust but pretended not to, turning back to watch Lu Xingchen.
Seeing Ren Wushuang remain silent, the undisguised disgust in the eyes of the woman in black intensified.
"I really don’t know what’s so great about you that makes Lu Xingchen so infatuated."
"I truly feel sorry for him."
"If you won’t go, I will!"
"I refuse to believe a mere beast can cause such chaos!"
The woman in black scoffed, transforming into a streak of light and flying towards the Rogue Wolf.
"I’d advise you against it." Ren Wushuang finally spoke, her voice as captivating as heavenly music, enough to intoxicate anyone. "Everyone in the State City knows the Rogue Wolf’s temperament. He won’t care if you’re a woman or not. Besides, whether I help Lu Xingchen or not is my business and has nothing to do with you."
"You..." The woman in black halted in mid-air, turning to look at Ren Wushuang, her gaze growing somber.
"Was I wrong?" Ren Wushuang asked coolly.
The woman in black sneered, "You’re not wrong. Lu Xingchen is the one who’s wrong. He must be blind to have fallen for you."
"Unfortunately for you, even if he were blind, he wouldn’t look your way," Ren Wushuang stated, her expression impassive.
The woman in black’s jade-like hands clenched, a cold light flickering in her eyes. "If you weren’t the Prefect Lord’s granddaughter, do you think he would have even looked at you?"
"You’re absolutely right," Ren Wushuang said calmly. "That’s the kind of person he is; he only values power and status. In his heart, women are merely tools. Take my advice: don’t get involved with him. Otherwise, you’ll surely regret it in the future."
With those parting words, Ren Wushuang descended towards the Cultivation Hall below.
The woman in black glanced at her, then flew decisively towards Lu Xingchen, shouting, "Rogue Wolf, don’t push your luck too far!"
"Hmm?" The Rogue Wolf paused in the air, looking at the woman in black, and taunted, "You want to streak too?"
The woman in black’s gaze turned icy. "Is the Inner Temple a place where a beast like you can run wild?!"
BOOM!
She pointed a finger skyward. A dazzling torrent of Battle Intent surged towards the Rogue Wolf!
"A Five-Star War Emperor?" The Rogue Wolf was momentarily愣愣 (stunned), then said disdainfully, "With just this bit of strength, you dare to challenge Big Brother?"
SWISH!
Employing his Evacuation Step, he effortlessly dodged the blast of Battle Intent. After a few flickers, he landed before the woman.
"If you want to streak, Big Brother will happily oblige!" he chuckled wickedly, his little demonic paw stretching out to grab the woman’s dress.
"You dare!" the woman in black shrieked.
"There’s nothing Big Brother doesn’t dare to do!" The Rogue Wolf seized the woman’s dress. Just as he was about to rip it off, Ren Wushuang’s voice rang out.
"Rogue Wolf, stop this nonsense and come back here, now!"
She stood on the plaza of the Cultivation Hall, her beautiful face carrying a trace of anger.
The Rogue Wolf glanced at Ren Wushuang, pouted, and released the woman’s dress, huffing, "Consider yourself lucky today, little missy. Just try this again next time!"
With that, he tossed aside the wooden stick, whirled around in mid-air, and dashed off towards the Elixir Fire Palace without a backward glance.
Seeing this, everyone looked on in astonishment.
The Rogue Wolf’s disposition was clear to all; he was an absolutely fearless and unruly master. Could he actually be afraid of Ren Wushuang?
Could it be that Ren Wushuang and the Rogue Wolf knew each other?
That didn’t seem right.
If they really knew each other, the Rogue Wolf would at least have greeted Ren Wushuang before leaving, wouldn’t he?
It must be because of Ren Wushuang’s status.
As the Prefect Lord’s granddaughter, probably no one in the entire Spirit State would dare to provoke her.
Looking at it this way, this Rogue Wolf isn’t truly lawless after all!
「Elixir Fire Palace.」
As soon as the Rogue Wolf entered Alchemy Room Two, he grinned mischievously at Qin Feiyang. "Boss, I saw Miss Ren outside. She’s even more radiant and lovely than before. Xiao Qinzi, why don’t you just take her as well?"
"Get lost!" Qin Feiyang’s face immediately darkened. Can’t this scoundrel be more serious?
The Rogue Wolf chuckled lewdly. "I’m doing this for your own good. Don’t give up the entire ocean for one mermaid; it’s not worth it."
"Are you done yet?" Qin Feiyang rose abruptly, his eyes glinting with displeasure.
The Rogue Wolf quickly raised his paws. "Alright, alright, Big Brother will stop. So, did you find out what you needed?"
Qin Feiyang nodded. "Yes, four Nine-Star War Emperors. By the way, how is Lu Xingchen?"
"That many?" The Rogue Wolf was somewhat surprised, then grinned. "After streaking naked outside, what do you think his situation is? I’m afraid after today, he won’t have the face to see anyone. Enough about him, what’s our next move?"
"Of course, we head to the Lu Family to probe their strength!" A chilly light flashed through Qin Feiyang’s eyes. He waved his hand, opening a shimmering teleportation portal, and then strode in.
"Heh heh..." The Rogue Wolf snickered. "Lu Family, just you wait and tremble!" He then scurried into the portal after him.
The portal then vanished.