The fairy always tries to corrupt my Dao heart.

Chapter 52 Appreciation for both refined and popular tastes
"If you want to know that secret, come and buy the flying boat technology I have!"

In front of the Li residence in the north of the city, Liu Bixue turned around and shouted, then looked at Li Qing'an with a smug expression.

"Young Master Li, thank you very much. You have protected me during this time. I will wipe the slate clean of what you owe me."

"Alright, I'm going to stay at the Drunken Dream Pavilion now. I'll trouble you, Young Master Li, to be my bodyguard during this time."

As Liu Bixue bowed, she glanced at the token at Li Qing'an's waist and thought to herself that Li Qing'an might not be as only concerned with repaying his debts as he claimed.

So you can trust him, but you can't trust him completely.

Therefore, one must always be exposed to the sight of cultivators from other forces.

Double insurance ensures your interests are protected!

Li Qingan looked at Liu Bixue and smiled slightly: "You asked me to help you sell the flying boat technology before. How much are you planning to sell it for?"

Liu Bixue looked at Li Qingan warily: "Why should I tell you my bottom line?"

Li Qingan said slowly, "What I mean is, you can let your imagination run wild. External forces are not short of spirit crystals, especially low-grade spirit crystals."

Liu Bixue was taken aback for a moment, then heard Li Qingan continue, "Also, if I say I'll help you, I will definitely keep my word."

As he spoke, he tossed the token in his hand: "How about it?"

Liu Bixue pondered for a few seconds before slowly saying, "I naturally trust Young Master Li, but if Young Master Li has the ability, I believe he will definitely be able to win the bid in the end."

Just kidding, bidding is the most advantageous way for me.

I would never put all my eggs in one basket with Li Qing'an.

"Okay, as you wish."

Li Qingan didn't mind: "I will fulfill my debt to you, don't worry about that, and also..."

He transmitted his voice, "My offer is three hundred million high-grade spirit crystals."

Upon hearing this, Liu Bixue's eyes went blank.

How much?
Three hundred million high-grade spirit crystals?

He himself only had tens of millions of low-grade spirit crystals at most, but Li Qing'an was asking for three hundred million... high-grade spirit crystals?!

Are the major external powers really that rich?
I'm so naive and conservative.

For a fleeting moment, Liu Bixue had an impulse to simply agree to Li Qing'an's request.

But then I thought, if Li Qing'an dares to quote such a high price, what about the other forces?

Do you dare to ask for an even higher number?
Thinking of this, Liu Bixue suppressed her wildly beating heart and said in a strained voice, "Young Master Li, I will think it over carefully."

Li Qingan said no more, watching Liu Bixue's back with a hint of amusement in his eyes.

Since he couldn't go to Daozong immediately, he didn't mind sending the flying boat technology to Qilin Trading Company in Yanzhou first.

Of course, it cannot be sent directly.

Regardless of whether Liu Bixue would agree, it would be good to have Qilin Trading Company owe another favor.

After all, Qilin Trading Company is extremely wealthy.

"Young Master Li, what are you still standing there for?" Liu Bixue turned around and glanced at Li Qing'an: "You still have to protect my safety."

Li Qingan smiled and was about to take a step when Shen Qingyu rushed out of the door and grabbed his wrist, pouting, "Zui Meng Lou is a brothel!"

Before Li Qingan could speak, Liu Bixue glanced at Shen Qingyu in surprise: "Young Master Li is no longer pursuing Saintess Su? Is this... your Daoist partner?"

As she spoke, her eyes became somewhat strange.

She remembered that this bright-looking girl was Su Shengnu's only good friend, but Su Shengnu wasn't there, and instead, this girl came out of Li Qing'an's house...

Young Master Li... he's quite the player?
Upon hearing this, Shen Qingyu was overjoyed, and her previous resentment towards Liu Bixue vanished completely in an instant!

This woman... is actually quite nice!
"you misunderstood."

Li Qingan quickly explained, "Don't talk nonsense. I'm a man, so it doesn't matter to me, but don't ruin the girl's reputation."

!!!

Shen Qingyu glared at Li Qingan, thinking, "What a blockhead!"

I don't even care about my reputation, yet you do?

At this moment, Liu Bixue finally understood.

These two best friends have fallen for the same guy. Liu Bixue found it interesting, but was too lazy to gossip; after all, spirit crystals were the most important thing these days!
With spirit crystals, who would still risk their life!

“Young Master Li,” Liu Bixue said to Li Qing’an, “Zui Meng Lou is the largest brothel in the city, with people coming and going. For me, it is the safest place.”

"Miss Shen, Mr. Li is a gentleman; even if he goes to Zuimenglou, he certainly won't do anything out of line. If you mind, why don't you come along?"

Although Liu Bixue was unsure whether Shen Qingyu and Saintess Su's relationship was good or bad, she knew that anyone who caught Saintess Su's eye must be of decent cultivation.

Therefore... if Shen Qingyu and Li Qingan are together, my safety will be more guaranteed.

Li Qingan glanced at Shen Qingyu: "Are you going?"

"Go away!" Shen Qingyu snorted, deliberately emphasizing her tone: "After all, I promised Yinyin I would keep an eye on you!"

"Let's go then."

Li Qingan took a step forward, and Shen Qingyu quickly followed. Then, she asked via telepathy, "Are you really going to help her sell the flying boat technology?"

“Hmm,” Li Qingan replied, “A promise made is a promise kept.”

Of course, the main purpose was not to help Liu Bixue.

It's for myself.

He could guess why Su Lingyin had been deep in thought when talking about flying boat technology.

Because this is a breakthrough point, there will definitely be a rule that the external forces can only bring a limited number of spirit crystals when negotiating.

The number of spirit crystals would certainly not be too many, because if there were too many, it would be easy to suspect the power behind Su Lingyin, so he deliberately gave Liu Bixue a high price.

However, this high price can be reduced as long as Qilin Trading Company intervenes.

Because Liu Bixue had no choice!
"So how do you plan to sell them?" Shen Qingyu continued to press, "I can help you!"

“I know you have money.” Li Qingan glanced at her, “but you don’t even have enough to eat, so you don’t need to spend this money.”

Don't worry, I have my own way.

He guessed that the forces behind Shen Qingyu might also want clues about the Tianyuan Mirror, but a force that owns a restaurant in Luoxia City might not have as many channels as the Qilin Merchant Guild to acquire flying boat technology.

More importantly, he needed to maximize his own interests and couldn't let his feelings for Shen Qingyu distract him from his own.

Like I said before, don't let women control you!
Shen Qingyu opened her mouth, then thought, "Fine, I'll see how the bad stuff is made first. Anyway, I'll definitely buy it myself eventually, hmph."

Give him a big surprise!

"Alright then." Shen Qingyu blinked. "But if you need any help, just let me know!"

"Row."

The three of them arrived at the entrance of Zuimenglou. There weren't many people at Zuimenglou in the afternoon, but the madam was already waiting for them at the door with a look of surprise on her face.

She could already imagine countless spirit crystals flowing into her own pockets.

"Young Master Li's presence is an honor to our humble abode, Zuimenglou."

"Alright, alright."

Shen Qingyu blocked Li Qingan's way: "Give us three adjacent private rooms!"

That way, no strange noises will come from next door.

"Understood, understood. Since Young Master Li has come in person, I will decide to buy one and get two free."

Entering the Drunken Dream Pavilion, although it is not as lively during the day as at night, there are still quite a few people eating there, and entertainers play music and dance on the central stage.

Li Qingan glanced at it and found that it was somewhat similar to the style of the Zhao Capital banquet.

"Is it pretty?" Shen Qingyu pinched his wrist.

Li Qingan said calmly, "Refined people listen to music, while vulgar people look at legs."

"So, you're a refined person?"

"No, I appreciate both highbrow and lowbrow tastes."

Shen Qingyu immediately rolled her eyes at him: "Don't look, or I'll tell Yinyin!"

Li Qing'an neither confirmed nor denied the claim.

Neither of them noticed the eerie gaze coming from an alleyway outside the door.

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(End of this chapter)