Immortal Cultivation and Life-Saving Guide

Chapter 139 Sect Competition 7
"I'm out for a stroll with my fellow disciples," Wei Xi said under the guise of a pretext. "This scenery looks new, so I'd like to take a closer look."

No matter how beautiful the courtyards of Zhenhai Sect are, they are all of the same standard. Otherwise, how could it be said that the courtyard where Tunhai Sect lives is specially decorated?

The moment Wei Xi saw Li Chun rushing out, he knew what was going on.

They were rushed out in such a hurry, and there was nothing shameful about it. Wei Xi punished the rat-catching general by not allowing him to eat fish for three months.

In this case, what we are competing for now is concentration.

Wei Xi avoided the question, wanting to test Li Chun's bottom line.

"Fellow Daoist Wei seems to have a lot of free time," Li Chun said sarcastically. Someone who has been taking care of Sucheng's business for years is naturally no pushover. "But if you have anything to say, it's better to get straight to the point."

After saying that, Li Chun made a gesture of invitation, indicating that the few people should leave first.

Fortunately, the architecture of Zhenhai Sect is quite distinctive, and the accompanying scenery also has local characteristics.

The four of them walked along the path paved with broken shells and corals mixed with fine sand.

"Since Fellow Daoist Wei came to see me, he must have seen the news."

Wei Xi felt strange: why didn't Li Chun seem to be impatient, but seemed to have everything planned out.

"There are many people in this sect competition who are far stronger than me. I'm afraid I can't fulfill your request even if I try my best..."

Wei Xi activated the skill: Seek truth from facts.

Li Chun said gently, "Fellow Daoist, there's no need to underestimate yourself. I don't believe you can reach the top 30."

"After all, I wasn't counting on you. Fellow Daoist Qin, I haven't seen you for a few months. You've already broken through to the Foundation Establishment stage. I'm sure it will be easy for you to make it into the top 30 in this competition."

Li Chun had made this statement from the very beginning of the deal. Given the situation at the time, it was hard to say who he valued when he proposed this idea.

Qin Feng is different from Wei Xi. She received the education of scholars and officials, so it would be a test of her conscience to ask her to break the contract.

Besides, the current obstacle is the written test, and Qin Feng can't tell everyone about his problems.

So Qin Feng didn't know what to say at this moment. He could only stand behind Wei Xi, regretting that he didn't pay the silver to avoid the trouble.

Listening to Li Chun's blunt words, Wei Xi did not get angry, but said calmly: "Whatever you want to do, our current strength is not enough to help you accomplish it."

"In that case, I'll replenish the spirit stones," Wei Xi proposed a solution. "Of course, if you have news to bring us, a price change would be reasonable."

When they were in Sucheng, these two people were quite confident. Now that they looked like they were looking for him to discuss something, Li Chun could only think of two possibilities.

Either these two people were worried about being held responsible if something went wrong, or something unexpected happened in the middle.

Looking at the emerging Lian Gou, Li Chun chose the second option. He tentatively said, "The deal has been made with great difficulty, and it's not easy to change it. Anyway, I just want the result, and it's fine if this little brother can be shortlisted."

Lian Gouqie: ...You trust me quite a bit.

"Let's not even mention that I was the one who bought the information from you. With just the three of us, completing your mission would be incredibly difficult."

"Besides, your mission isn't as simple as just getting us into the top 30," Wei Xi pointed out an important point. "Seeking help from someone more capable is probably the best approach."

Having said that, Li Chun didn't bother to be polite with Wei Xi. With a polite smile on his face, he said, "Friend Wei is very powerful."

"But you don't know that we in business are most afraid of people breaking their promises." "To be more specific, if you really give me 500 high-grade spirit stones now, that would be considered credit. Fengyu Villa doesn't have such a rule."

"Besides, since I said I'd waive the five hundred high-grade spirit stones, I mean it. I don't think the amount is large, but you did take it. So, no matter what, you're just doing your job well."

Upon hearing this, Wei Xi said, "It's not that I won't do it, I'm just afraid of delaying your work. Besides, I've already prepared the spirit stones, so what if I can make up the difference?"

Li Chun, who was raised as a businessman, was too lazy to explain the time value of money to these three outsiders.

Hearing Wei Xi's nonsense, Li Chun sneered, then quickly regained his composure and said, "Fellow Daoist, don't worry about me. Think more about how to get into the top 30."

"After all, a transaction is a two-way deal, and a breach of contract can also be a two-way deal."

"If your request cannot be met, not only will this message not be withdrawn tomorrow, but it will also remain posted on the black market of Richen Pavilion with your information attached."

"In this way, you have gone from hunter to prey. Once the news gets out, your own sect alone will be more than enough for you to deal with."

Hearing this, Qin Feng frowned and Lian Gouqie took a breath of cold air.

Wei Xi heard this threat and immediately countered, "Since we're talking about Fengyu Villa, is the name of Richen Pavilion still convenient for you?"

At first glance, this statement may seem to have nothing to do with the core of the debate, but it is indeed a real threat.

After all, the business strategies of Richen Pavilion and Fengyu Villa are different. In addition, the other party's secretive and uncompromising attitude makes Wei Xi suspect whether Li Chun is acting in secret from Fengyu Villa.

The speaker has impure motives and the listener has something to hide.

A hint of surprise flashed across Li Chun's eyes, which was caught by Wei Xi who was paying attention to his reaction.

Lian Gouyue took advantage of the opportunity to try to mediate, saying, "It's a sect competition, with many people watching. It's not good to start an argument. If you attract attention, it will be bad."

"Besides, there are no less than 600 disciples from various sects in the east, south, west and north participating in the competition. We are weak and we really don't know how we can help you."

"Why don't we make up for the spiritual stones we spent on publishing the news? It can be considered as some compensation."

After walking in silence for half an incense stick, Li Chun said coldly, "You have a sect, and I have a villa. We both have things to take care of. What a pity..."

Li Chun opened his palm, and on it were three feather-shaped thin ice strands.

"Here are three clues, all obtained from the reward posted." Li Chun picked up a piece of crystal clear ice. "Whether you accept it or not depends entirely on whether you fulfill your promise."

Wei Xi's first reaction was that this person was very patient and waited until the very end before resorting to this trick.

Then she began to doubt the authenticity of the thing.

"You don't have to doubt the authenticity of this thing," Li Chun explained, as if he understood what was going on in people's minds. "We are professionals in this field, and we don't joke about our professional abilities."

Wei Xi and the other two knew that Li Chun had already gained the upper hand, and if they wanted to break the agreement, they would have to keep in mind what he held in his hand.

It's really frustrating to be afraid of using the wrong weapon.

"Since the three of you came together, you must have a good relationship," Li Chun continued. "Anyone who makes it into the top 30 will be fine. As long as there's one who can help me succeed, that'll be great."

After the battle, the few people who had no intention of enjoying the scenery lost interest. After a few casual exchanges, the two groups separated, leaving them to sit idle in the spring scenery of flowers blooming and falling, and the sea of clouds complementing each other.

(End of this chapter)