Recruit black physique to start practice in wasteland

Chapter 2347 Solicitation of Bribes
The tapir tribe excels at using all sorts of clever tricks; many details are not that they couldn't think of them, but rather that they deliberately obscure them.

Once a disagreement actually occurs, it's not too late for them to use words to hold each other accountable—how can hibernation be considered killing?
Current developments also prove that the cultivators indeed refused to clean up the mess.

However, the appearance of this wisp of divine thought from the Zerg forced the Tapir to reconsider their previous decisions.

If the cultivators really decide to part ways, how can the tapir race resist the existence of the divided spirits among the insect race?

Admittedly, among human cultivators, there seems to be only Nascent Soul Immortal Venerables, but the key point is: they are not afraid!
Not only are they unafraid in the literal sense, but cultivators also dare to retort, seemingly unafraid to even take action.

And the Zerg's divided divine consciousness eventually... mysteriously disappeared!

Seeing this, if the Tapir tribe were to abandon such a powerful ally, it would be truly courting its own destruction!

In fact, more than one tapir clan lord regretted not emphasizing that hibernation did not count as killing if he had known it would turn out this way.
Even if the cultivators at the time might not have agreed, at least they could have discussed it.

Now look what's happened; there's not even a chance to discuss it anymore. This little trick of theirs has really backfired.

"Does this even need discussion?" Immortal Jin Ge said dismissively. "They don't even dare to attack the hibernating Zerg, no wonder they can't win!"

"Let me be blunt: if you agree, we can continue; if not, forget it. Cultivators don't associate with cowards!"

"There are no cowards among the Tapir!" Ralu stated decisively. "But hibernation is clearly not killing!"

Jin Ge Zhenxian waved his hand and said calmly, "Stop. Our time is precious and we won't waste it on this meaningless argument."

Half a day later, the tapirs responded with a suggestion: killing two insectoids out of their dormant state would count as killing one.

“Impossible,” Jin Ge Zhenxian laughed angrily. “Can’t you guys focus your attention on serious matters?”

In fact, Rajon had received higher authorization, which indicated that the deal was now complete.

However, the clan said that there still had to be such a battle before they could pay off the Primordial Purple Qi in advance.

"Then forget it," the five cultivators said, truly fed up with the tapir race.

Jin Ge Zhenxian stated bluntly, "We are returning to the cultivation world. We hope you can hold on for a while!"

"You're taking it back?" The four Star Tapir Grandmasters were all taken aback. "Didn't you come here to find opportunities? You don't want the Primordial Purple Qi anymore?"

"If I don't go back soon, you'll disgust me to death!" Jin Ge Zhenxian was truly impolite. "We'll come back after the Mo Clan is all dead!"

Actually, the group of five hasn't finished exploring yet, but in the future... just avoid the tapirs, right?

Since they are not of our kind, how many Mo clan members die is none of the cultivators' business. It's already considered considerate of us not to forcibly seize the Primordial Purple Qi.

“No, no!” Rajan was genuinely anxious upon hearing this. “I’ll discuss it further and try to get it done for you.”

"What the hell are you reporting!" Jin Ge Zhenxian cursed. "Find out who's begging whom, and we're leaving!"

“Wait a moment,” Rajan said decisively. “If the negotiations fail, take me with you.”

It had previously stated that if it angered the cultivators, it would leave together.

There was no way it didn't know what its own kind was up to.

From the perspective of the tapir, it can understand their logic, but it also understands the cultivator's way of thinking and finds it acceptable.

Anyway, it can't lead such a race, so it's better to go and explore with the human race.

"Bring you along? Why should we?" Golden Spear Immortal sneered. "Do you really think we're short of someone like you who's at the Nascent Soul stage..."

"Go and come back quickly," Han Li Zhenzun interjected calmly, "If you leave with us, we can't guarantee your life or death."

"Huh?" Jin Ge Zhenxian glanced at him in surprise and then said nothing more.

Han Li Zhenzun was too lazy to explain to him, but Qu Jianlei's divine sense arrived, "Forgotten Peninsula..."

"Wow!" Jin Ge Zhenxian glanced at him and gave him a thumbs up: "How are your brains structured?"

This time, not only Rajan left, but two other unfamiliar Grandmasters also left.

Clearly, they were going to collectively persuade the tapir clan; if they really drove the cultivators away, they would be doomed.

In the end, the Tapir Clan agreed to deliver the Primordial Purple Qi first, continuing the previous cooperation plan.

The final condition was a ten-year deadline or ten souls leaving the body—two more than that, but there was nothing that could be done; cultivators always have to make concessions.

Killing someone who has left their body is determined by the immediate battle record, regardless of whether they are in a dormant state or not; as long as no remnant soul escapes, it counts as a kill.

"This is so damn hard," Jin Ge Zhenxian couldn't help but complain, "Why didn't you just agree? Why waste time like this?"

Minning Zhenzun shook his head speechlessly, "He won't shed tears until he sees the coffin."

Maybe it's just formalism... Qu Jianlei curled his lip. Anyway, the way this tapir clan behaves is too different from that of cultivators.

They then rested near Rajon's home planet, having expended considerable energy in this direct confrontation.

Ten days later, two Star Tapir Venerables delivered Primordial Purple Qi.

The treasure was packaged very formally; it was a large jade box that looked like a large coffin, and it was sealed on the outside.

Upon opening the jade box, it was indeed a coffin, inside which was the leg bone of a tapir.

Judging from the length of its leg bones, this Star Tapir must have been at least at the peak of the Nascent Soul stage in its lifetime.

A hole was cut into the leg bone, which was still covered by the original bone.

Uncovering the covering bones revealed an egg-shaped, five-colored, strangely shaped stone, about one meter in diameter.

The strange stone cannot be opened casually, for it contains the primordial purple energy.

Han Li and Min Ning performed a divination and confirmed that it was correct, but unfortunately they could not see its true form.

A high-ranking member of the Tapir clan spoke up, "Imperial Venerable, please prepare containers for transporting these vehicles; we wish to take them with us."

Everyone could understand taking the jade box and the remains of the Great Venerable One, but this five-colored strange stone…

Without hesitation, Jin Ge Zhenxian said, "Leave the strange stone."

"I'm sorry!" the Great Venerable of the Tapir Clan said solemnly, "This item is also a rare treasure, but we only agreed to trade the Primordial Purple Qi."

"It's just a piece of stone used to mend the heavens," Jin Ge Zhenxian scoffed dismissively. "I'll just kill a couple more Nascent Soul cultivators for you!"

“I’m truly sorry,” the Tapir Clan Grand Master said, his brow furrowed, “Previously we…”

"Enough with the nonsense!" Jin Ge Zhenxian snapped at it rudely. "Our vehicles are limited!"

"I'll ask one more question: Do you think the Sky-Mending Stone will be of any use to you?"

The Great Venerable of the Tapir Clan remained silent upon hearing this. The Tapir Clan only knew that this five-colored strange stone was also a rare treasure, but they really didn't know how to use it.

It had never even heard of the name "Heaven-Mending Stone" before, and it didn't know if any of the old-timers in its clan had ever heard of it.

However, judging from the other party's attitude, they clearly knew the origin of this strange stone. Although they regarded it as a treasure, they did not seem to cherish it.

It's highly likely that this item isn't particularly rare in the cultivation world.

Since that's the case, giving this strange stone to the other party isn't out of the question—mainly because the tapir tribe wouldn't know how to use it.

Furthermore, it's understandable that the other party, having traveled a long distance, would have carried relatively few valuable vehicles.

Ultimately, however, the tapirs are cunning by nature, and it's not so easy for others to take advantage of them.

So the Star-Burning Venerable tentatively asked, "Then tell me, what is the use of this thing?"

Jin Ge Zhenxian rolled his eyes. "Why should I tell you?"

The Great Venerable of the Tapir Clan also understood that knowledge is wealth, and no one in the entire clan knew how to use the Sky-Mending Stone.

So it secretly sent a message: "If you tell me quietly, I will agree to your conditions!"

Huh? I know this plot well! Jin Ge Zhenxian raised an eyebrow: You kid, are you soliciting a bribe?
He has been in charge of magic transactions at the academy for tens of thousands of years, and he has encountered countless instances of bribery.

His disciples respected him as a master of magic, and therefore dared not openly offer him bribes.

However, there are quite a few who rack their brains to try every possible way to please him.

Therefore, Jin Ge Zhenxian was all too familiar with this scene; the only difference was that this time he was being extorted for a bribe!
For cultivators, being extorted for bribes by alien races is obviously a very shameful thing.

However, what the other party was asking for was information, not money, so... it didn't seem so hard to accept.

Jin Ge Zhenxian believed that demanding money was tantamount to manipulating him, which was intolerable.

Asking for information indicates that the other party has admitted to their ignorance and wants to gain knowledge.

Knowledge is also wealth, so this constitutes bribery. However, since the other party admits to being ignorant, he can show them some pity.

So he answered silently, without showing any emotion, "I can forge weapons, but you can't learn that."

Jin Ge didn't tell the whole truth, but he was basically right.

According to his observation, the Mo clan's heritage does contain at most a little bit of knowledge about weapon crafting, though it's not entirely devoid of it.

The likelihood of the other party using a treasure like the Sky-Mending Stone is almost zero.

A sly glint flashed in the eyes of the Great Venerable of the Tapir Clan opposite him as he openly used his divine sense to ask a question.

"May I ask if your esteemed party has any experts in weapon crafting on your side?"

"Well..." Immortal Jin Ge pondered for a moment, then instantly transformed into a golden ray and slashed forward, "You're fucking courting death!"

The cultivators and the Star Eater Venerable on the side were both shocked to see this. How could things have suddenly turned out like this?
"Hey, I was just asking a question," the Star Eater Venerable who asked the question was very alert. He dodged the golden light with a flash, and then flashed again.

"Hmm?" True Venerable Han Li frowned, and a strange chill enveloped the surroundings.

Cultivators believe in cause and effect, but when it comes to alien races, it goes without saying that they will definitely side with their own kind regardless of reason.

Within the entire area, there was a group of five cultivators, and as many as six Star Tapir Venerables.

But it doesn't matter, so what if it's five against six? He doesn't think his side will lose.

With a thought, Qu Jianlei produced a broken axe in his hand.

The new membrane of the Broken Axe has basically returned to its original color, and when dealing with non-evil alien races, the Broken Axe should be more useful than the Broken Blade.

"Wait, wait," the two Star Eater Grandmasters shouted in unison, "Don't be impulsive, we can talk things over!"

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