Immortality and Cultivation: Starting with Harvesting the Talents of Demonic Beasts

Chapter 67 A good show

"Huh? Fugui has reminded me. Perhaps it's worth a try."

Lin Changheng slapped his forehead, his brows immediately relaxing, and his eyes, filled with surprise and anticipation, swept over the executives present.

On the surface, it's soliciting opinions, but that's not really the case.

After all, Xu Fugui proposed the plan first, and then Lin Changheng spoke up. Although he didn't say it directly, the subtext was self-evident.

If the Xu family's higher-ups think it's better to avoid trouble, or have other concerns, and thus refuse or make excuses, it will inevitably disappoint Lin Changheng, who never makes unreasonable demands on the clan.

Furthermore, we must carefully consider the negative impact of disappointing this mid-grade alchemist.

Immediately, under Lin Changheng's expectant gaze, the senior executives present twitched at the corners of their mouths or their eyelids twitched repeatedly, unsure of how to respond.

The table fell into an eerie silence for a moment.

After all, it involves the Liu family and is of the highest level within the clan, requiring a decision from the higher-ups or the approval of the family head.

They dared not make such a promise.

Seeing the scene growing increasingly deserted, Lin Changheng's smile stiffened slightly. Xu Xuzhong then coughed lightly to break the atmosphere, "Since this matter concerns Master Lin's progress in alchemy, it is also related to our clan and should be resolved. However, we also have our difficulties and cannot make a decision in a single sentence. We hope Master Lin can understand this."

Upon hearing this, the assembled executives nodded in agreement, their gazes towards Xu Xuzhong filled with a strange sense of relief.

What seemed like a calm scene actually made everyone feel like they were being roasted over a fire.

Caught between two difficult choices, nothing seemed right... So someone offered a word of relief, and he felt a sense of relief.

Lin Changheng didn't consider himself an unreasonable person, and he thought the words made sense, so he nodded in agreement.

Xu Xuzhong paused for a moment, then continued, "Master Lin is understanding and has made concessions, so we should reciprocate and make our own efforts. After the banquet, I will propose this matter to the family head and try to make a difference. At that time, I also hope that everyone present will join in the petition."

"how?"

As he spoke, his expression suddenly turned serious, and he scanned the group of executives one by one.

After a brief moment of thought, perhaps because someone took the lead, or perhaps because conformity provided them with a protective shield, someone nodded and spoke up:

"This is natural."

"no problem."

"As it should be!"

"..."

As everyone expressed their opinions, Lin Changheng immediately smiled and said, "I thank you all."

"There will be retribution in the future."

"Easy to say, easy to say."

With the problem resolved, the atmosphere became joyful again as everyone toasted and laughed.

……

After the banquet, Lin Changheng and Xu Fugui walked back along the gravel road.

"Fugui's reaction was truly quick..."

Lin Changheng kicked a pebble and couldn't help but sigh.

"Hehe, we've known each other for years, so there's no need to say more. It's all natural! I'm just worried that if I speak too fast, I might be seen as a double act."

Xu Fugui patted his bulging belly, which was quite large from the full meal, and shook his head as he spoke.

After recalling the details, Lin Changheng couldn't help but laugh and said, "That is indeed possible. The tacit understanding was so good that I almost thought you were a plant I had prepared in advance."

"Hehe, but it doesn't matter. So what if I'm being used? I have my father-in-law backing me up, so I'm not afraid. Brother Lin, you don't need to worry about anything in the future. Just come to me directly if you need anything. Don't worry about causing me any trouble."

Xu Fugui suddenly stopped and looked at Lin Changheng seriously.

Lin Changheng was taken aback, but seeing those firm and earnest eyes, he was touched but not insincere, and replied just as earnestly, "Okay!"

"Haha, that's more like it!" Xu Fugui grinned.

After walking for a while, Xu Fugui realized something was amiss and suddenly asked, "Manager Xu Xuzhong, could he also be Brother Lin's 'shill'?"

"Otherwise, none of this could be closed in a closed loop."

Lin Changheng smiled upon hearing this, and had no intention of hiding it from him: "Brother Xuzhong is not asking me to do this, but he is indeed helping me."

"That makes sense."

Xu Fugui slapped his thigh and suddenly realized.

And indeed, it turned out just as he had guessed.

Lin Changheng had previously consulted Xu Xuzhong and planned to find an opportunity to contact the Liu family himself.

However, Xu Xuzhong frowned and pondered for a long time before rejecting the plan.

Because the people from the Liu family were special, Lin Changheng took the initiative to approach them. Whether or not things would work out was another matter, but this would certainly make the Xu family's higher-ups suspect that he was planning to "jump ship".

Once suspicion is placed on him, he is prone to misinterpretation of everything and attracts attention everywhere, which is not a good thing for Lin Changheng.

It is important to avoid any suspicious circumstances.

Moreover, the relationship between the Liu family and the Xu family remains delicate, so it's best not to get involved.

Then, Xu Xuzhong put forward a plan, which was the prototype of what happened today.

However, Lin Changheng made a slight adjustment, changing Xu Xuzhong's suggestion to Xu Xuzhong acting as a peacemaker to resolve the awkward stalemate.

At the same time, by being labeled as someone who prioritizes the overall situation, they can also leverage the support of the high-ranking officials present at the event.

Regardless of the outcome, it will not affect his image among his senior colleagues; on the contrary, it will make him appear warm-hearted. If there are any problems, he will not stand out too much in front of the Lord.

Lin Changheng's goal was simple: to prevent those who helped him from being implicated too much.

Then Xu Fugui added, "If things don't work out later and we need help, I can shamelessly ask my father-in-law to step in."

"Oh, that's not necessary! You're not married yet, and if you come to us for help, you'll inevitably be looked down upon."

Lin Changheng directly refused this time, not giving Xu Fugui a chance to speak again.
"This attempt is a matter of doing my best and leaving the rest to fate. If it succeeds, great; if not, so be it. I have other plans..."

"Alright, if you need anything, just say the word, Brother Lin."

The two walked away in deliberately hushed tones.

……

Two days passed.

Lin Changheng was already diligently refining pills in the alchemy room. When he finished reciting the alchemy incantation and stepped outside, he saw Xu Hanji, dressed in white, waiting for him. Immediately, a thought stirred within him:

"Miss is here. Are you waiting for me?"

Xu Hanji nodded: "Indeed, I have come here on behalf of the clan to discuss important matters."

"Then Miss, you've been waiting for a long time. Please come into the quiet room and have a seat so we can talk in detail."

Following Lin Changheng inside, Xu Hanji stopped him from making tea and got straight to the point: "Recently, Master Lin expressed his desire to purchase essence blood. The clan naturally took this seriously and took the opportunity to seriously discuss it with the Liu family's envoy, and finally obtained their consent."

Lin Changheng immediately beamed with joy, nodded his thanks, and solemnly stated that he would bear the cost of the spirit stones and related expenses required for the transaction of the essence blood.

Upon hearing Lin Changheng's words, Xu Hanji nodded inwardly, but said aloud, "There is no problem with the spirit stones being paid by Alchemist Lin, but there is no need to bear any additional costs."

She paused for a moment, then explained, "When the caravan is out of practice, we'll bring them back with us. It doesn't cost much; it just takes up a little space in our storage bags."

"That's fine too."

Lin Changheng had no objection.

"Another reason for our visit is that the Liu family has made a request: to meet you and inquire about the type of essence blood they require."

(End of this chapter)