Cultivation begins with planting techniques

Chapter 149 Reaction
"Manager Luo, our family is helpless about this matter!"

Duan Qi, who looked young and quite clever, complained to Luo Feibai with a sad face.

"Our Duan family isn't a big family. Although we're interested in acquiring the Fire Cloud Pill, we lack the resources to produce what your leader needs. That's why we haven't responded yet..."

"Look, haven't our other material transactions always been very pleasant?"

He patted his chest and swore,

"But my Duan family is absolutely sincere! Our ancestors have already given us orders, ordering us to do our best to collect what your leader needs... Look! I came to visit you as soon as I heard the news!"

"Look... could you please be flexible and report this to your leader so he can review our offer and make a final decision?"

As he spoke, he seemed to be very sincere, and one hand was holding something and was about to put it on Luo Feibai's hand...

"Ugh!"

However, Luo Feibai took a half step back without leaving a trace, not giving him the chance to stuff the thing into his hand.

At the same time, he forced a wry smile on his fat face.

"Fellow Daoist Duan, we have some friendship..."

"It's not that I don't want to tell you about this, but the Alliance Leader is in seclusion refining pills in preparation for the auction. Right now, not only me, but even the Alliance Leader's personal maid can't see him..."

"I'm just following the leader's instructions. I have no say in the matter!"

"The auction will be held in three days. Please be patient, noble ancestor!"

This attitude seems to imply that Pingyang Mountain is not prepared to contact other forces easily before the auction begins.

"This……"

Duan Qi's expression changed again and again.

If they don't accept transactions before the auction, does that mean they have to wait until the auction for all the monks to scramble and bid hard?

I don’t know how much more blood I will have to spend to get the elixir I want!

However, this is something that only the Foundation Establishment Ancestor needs to consider.

Duan Qi tried his best, but finally said helplessly,

"In that case...if your leader comes out of retreat before the auction, please ask Steward Luo to remind me. Otherwise, if I miss the opportunity, I really can't bear the punishment from the ancestor..."

"sure!"

Luo Feibai solemnly agreed and personally escorted Duan Qi out of the mountain gate.

After sending this person away, he returned to the formation. His expression suddenly calmed down, and he showed a bit of sneer.

These days, he has met almost all the people like Duan Qi who had some dealings with Pingyang Mountain.

"After the auction list was spread, the number of forces from various countries interested in forming alliances with Pingyang Mountain has increased significantly compared to before..."

"No matter why you didn't reach a deal with the leader in the past, it's too late to try to gain advantage by trying to establish a friendship with him now!"

"Even the leaders of those major foundation-building sects and clans came in person, but the leader never came out to meet them. How could the ancestor of your Duan family take advantage of this?!"

Over the past few days, Luo Feibai has met with many forces from all sides on behalf of Li Ye, and his vision and confidence have been greatly broadened.

In his heart, he had already determined that the downfall of the Ma family was closely related to Li Ye. He was terrified and admired him, but also had a sense of confidence.

In this way, when facing this group of foundation-building forces, they were neither humble nor arrogant, and even had a hint of contempt for them.

But when he was alone, the fat man couldn't help but wonder when the leader had mastered such amazing attainments in alchemy?
Thinking of this question, he subconsciously thought of the Taoist Heimu who had caused quite a stir in the Red Mountains.

Could it be that that person is also connected to the leader?

Could it be that the leader was behind the intensified conflict between Pingyang Mountain and the Luo family?

Even though there was no evidence at all, Luo Feibai still felt a chill on his back and broke out in a cold sweat after thinking about this.

At that time, he seemed to have talked about the value of Black Wood Taoist in front of the leader quite a lot, and the leader even just smiled and agreed calmly...

I have to say that the fact that he can live until now is really due to the magnanimity of the leader!
Luo Feibai, who was frightened by himself and broke into a cold sweat, was terrified. If he couldn't be said to be loyal, at least he didn't dare to have the slightest thought of rebellion. …………

"Humph! Li Ye really doesn't care about friendship at all!"

After hearing Duan Qi's report, the middle-aged foundation-building cultivator of the Duan family couldn't help but curse, feeling regretful.

What Duan Qi and Luo Feibai said was not false.

Duan Ruisheng, the foundation-building ancestor of the Duan family, although not a fire cultivator himself, also had some ideas of trading elixirs with Li Ye as hard currency in exchange for what he needed.

However, he also needed to make other arrangements for what Li Ye needed, so he could only delay it for a while.

But now it seems that this person may have collected enough pill recipes and mastered his skills, and he no longer intends to trade pills with them for small amounts.

Judging from the many second-level pills at the auction, this person clearly wants to make a name for himself, make friends with all parties, and start selling pills steadily in the future to make huge profits and gain connections!

The real owner has personally taken action, so his idea of profiting by being a middleman is no longer so realistic...

For a moment, Duan Ruisheng felt the pain of missing out on a huge amount of spirit stones!

His situation was similar to that of several other forces that were contacted by Li Ye through the contact information left by Xu Pingyang but were not able to be grasped in time.

During Xu Pingyang's time, the Barren Mountains were just a rural area that was somewhat famous because it was a chaotic area.

Apart from some fire and earth spiritual materials, which had a decent output, even Xu Pingyang himself was not given much attention.

I thought that Li Ye was a new foundation-building person who had made a breakthrough in this place. Even if there were some elixirs supplied, they were probably just small gains inherited from Xu Pingyang's property.

But he never thought that he himself was the goose that laid the golden eggs!

As things developed to this point, everyone actually blamed Li Ye a little, and some even felt that Li Ye was shameless for closing the door to visitors.

But when it comes to interests, they are now more interested in trying to please.

Even if you just act as his agent and open a store in your area to sell pills, I'm afraid it will be a huge profit.

Now that I can’t even see Li Ye, there’s no point in saying all this.

"That's all..."

Duan Ruisheng sighed.

After all, it was because he lacked foundation, otherwise he would not have missed such an opportunity.

At this time Duan Qi came forward and said carefully,

"Grandfather... I actually have some humble opinions, but I'm not sure if I should share them or not."

Duan Ruisheng glanced at him and nodded lightly, "Tell me about it!"

"Thank you, ancestor..."

Duan Qi nodded respectfully. "Although our clan missed the opportunity to befriend Li Ye, Li Ye is not a lonely person after all. If we cater to his interests, perhaps we can still save a few things..."

"This person came to this auction just to make a profit. If you could raise the price a bit, the pills would sell even better..."

"After the auction, perhaps he'll remember some of your intentions."

"You want me to be his shill?"

Duan Ruisheng's eyes suddenly became more dangerous, and he even suspected that his clansmen might have received some benefits.

Is it possible to act as a middleman for an auction casually?

"I dare not, I just said so..."

Duan Qi bowed down in fear.

"You go down!"

Duan Ruisheng waved his sleeves and followed the boy out, his expression slightly odd.
"If I can really make Li Ye understand my good intentions...it wouldn't hurt to do it once, right?"

(End of this chapter)