47: Wang Teng: I have made a breakthrough and will become a genius!

Leaving the mansion, Shen Li found Qiu Ya and Wang Shan, and still needed to wait patiently for a while.

Firstly, it was because Wang Shan's bionic arm needed time to be forged; after all, the Qi Sect had to customize it specifically according to Wang Shan's physique.

For this, Shen Li also instructed Wang Shan to use some good Materials.

Secondly, the compensation for the fallen guards also needed to be sent to their Families at this moment, which was a necessary procedure.

After all, guards were also people; to ensure their loyalty, this matter could not be omitted.

Thirdly, it was naturally necessary to wait for Wang Teng to return.

There was no urgent matter in returning to Black Ridge City at the moment, so it was better to wait a moment; perhaps it could even save a trip's fare.

Why not?

Moreover, free food and drink at Wang Family Market was simply Shen Li's dream paradise.

Save where you can, spend where you must.

However, as Shen Li walked, he felt a bit puzzled.

The first time he went to Black Ridge City, Immortal Master Hong Tu had said that a Yao Beast disaster would occur in the near future, but why had there been no movement?

Could it be that the Yao Beasts knew and had hidden themselves, waiting for a bigger opportunity?

That shouldn't be the case.

Or was it delayed due to something else?

This was very bad; a delay meant an uncertain factor.

Perhaps the number of Yao Beasts was still continuously increasing!

Approaching the Qi Sect shop, he heard a gentle call.

“Young Master Shen?”

Shen Li looked up, saw the lady in front of him, and nodded with a smile.

“Miss Ou Yening.”

“Is Young Master Shen here to buy weapons from the Qi Sect?”

“More or less. One of my subordinates lost an arm, so I'm thinking of forging a prosthetic arm.”

Ou Yening glanced at Wang Shan and nodded.

“That's normal. I suppose you've already prepared for it?”

“Yes.”

The two were silent, then after waiting for a moment, Ou Yening continued to ask.

“The Black Ridge City that Young Master Shen is stationed in should be near the Black Horn Mountain Range?”

“Miss Ou Yening also knows about Black Horn Mountain?”

“There are many Spiritual Veins there, so there's usually some contact.”

Ou Yening's eyes flickered, but she asked.

“I wonder, Young Master Shen, would you be willing to make a small transaction with the Qi Sect?”

“Transaction is too much; if it's help, I'll help if I can. We are all from Qingchi Mountain; there's no distinction between us.”

Ou Yening smiled and said, “Although that's true, we can't just take it for free, can we?”

“It's like this: my Family has some mining operations on a Baiyun Peak in the Black Horn Mountain Range, but recently, there's been some trouble.”

“A group of Loose Cultivator calling themselves the Luan Xiu Alliance, without any reason, occupied my Family's mine and then killed my Family's retainers. My Family is quite enraged.”

“But our Qi Sect... although our Qi Refining is decent, our combat skills are extremely weak, so we haven't been able to reclaim this Spiritual Vein.”

“Additionally, the Black Horn Mountain Range is far away, and we're unfamiliar with the area, so this matter has gradually been put aside.”

“So I was thinking, could I ask Young Master Shen to take action and reclaim this mountain Spiritual Vein?”

“If Young Master Shen can ensure the normal operation of the mine, our Qi Sect is willing to give up a portion of the share. What do you think?”

“What kind of Spiritual Vein?”

“Cold Bone Jade.”

Shen Li's eyes flickered, and he began to ponder.

This was not the first time he had heard of the Luan Xiu Alliance; that White Zombie, and the mysterious Cultivator behind Ruo Liuli, seemed to be inextricably linked to this Luan Xiu Alliance.

There were many Black Horn Mountain Range; if it was too far, it would greatly waste military strength.

Currently, it was unknown when the Yao Beast disaster would come, and the specific distribution of the Luan Xiu Alliance's Loose Cultivator strength was unknown. Rashly accepting this business was not a very good choice.

Although Cold Bone Jade could cultivate Yuting Guard, it also required time.

This business... could not be done.

Then, Shen Li was about to refuse.

But then Ou Yening spoke first.

“Someone.”

A small servant's figure appeared from within the Qi Sect, then held up a wooden box and knelt on the ground.

Ou Yening smiled and opened the wooden box, taking out an exquisite and chilling blade from it.

She said with a smile.

“This blade is named ‘Autumn Water.’ It was made by my older brother for practice some years ago. The Materials used were mixed and could reach Ninth-Grade, but at the time, something went wrong, preventing this blade from entering the ranks of Magical Artifact.”

“However, this blade is mixed with ‘Vajra Iron,’ which can cut through iron like mud. Even a Minor Achievement Little Vajra Technique cannot block its blade, and it also has a Dao Artifact pattern on it. When Spiritual Qi activates the Dao Artifact pattern, it can release chilling Spiritual Qi, which is quite extraordinary.”

“It's only one step away from reaching ‘Good Blade’ quality.”

“I know that Young Master Shen does not cultivate Dao Arts or martial arts, so this blade is not for you.”

After speaking, Ou Yening threw the blade to Qiu Ya, her smile gentle.

“This blade? It is bestowed upon Young Master's Dao Protector. I hope this female warrior can protect Young Master more effectively in the future. May she soon reach the ‘Extreme Dao’.”

A trace of surprise flashed across Qiu Ya's face.

A cool chill emanated from her hand, and a hint of admiration flashed in Qiu Ya's eyes.

But she did not thank her; instead, she looked at Shen Li.

Without Shen Li's instruction, she would absolutely not accept it.

“Young Master.”

Shen Li tilted his head and said with a smile.

“See if it's suitable?”

Qiu Ya nodded.

“Since it's suitable, then take it.”

Qiu Ya was not coy. She put it on her waist, then cupped her hands and said to Ou Yening.

“Thank you, Immortal Master Ou Yening.”

Ou Yening nodded nonchalantly, then said with a serious expression.

“Young Master Shen, I know that Young Master came out of the Shen Family to this desolate Yellow Sand Plains with great ambitions, so I will speak frankly.”

“If the Spiritual Vein can be reclaimed, and Young Master Shen can be stationed there, I can give two-tenths of the Spiritual Vein to Young Master free of charge.”

“Additionally, I can push my Family to establish a ‘branch store’ in Black Ridge City.”

“And we can connect a ‘Earth Vein Fire’ in Black Ridge City.”

“What do you think, Young Master Shen?”

Shen Li nodded.

A Qi Sect branch store could forge many weapons and repair them, which was a great temptation for Loose Cultivator and warriors traveling in the wilderness.

The Black Horn Mountain Range did not have a large-scale Market, so most people relied on the black market to repair weapons.

But the quality of the black market was uneven; how could it compare to the Qi Sect?

The Qi Sect, as a living name card, could drive the development of Black Ridge City in the future.

In addition, the Spiritual Vein was also a very precious item that could be sold, which was a generous reward.

However... this price could probably be negotiated further.

Shen Li's eyes flickered, but he said.

“Yes, but I want three-tenths. Also... the Qi Sect also needs to build a teleportation formation to connect Black Ridge City and the mine.”

Ou Yening couldn't help but feel choked.

First, give a gift, then negotiate terms. Most people would readily agree; this is called diplomacy before force.

Unexpectedly, this person... was truly like an iron rooster.

So young, and a woman like her serving him, yet he was completely unmoved.

Was he even a man?

She gritted her teeth, her eyes showing some resentment.

“Young Master?”

Shen Li had observed tens of thousands of great works in his previous life; what kind of woman hadn't he seen? He just smiled and said.

“The Black Horn Mountain Range is dangerous. Without a teleportation formation, I'm afraid both sides will suffer. You know.”

“This... alright.”

“If the Spiritual Vein is taken, Young Master can use this to summon me.”

“Easy to say...”

Before he finished speaking, a guest house where a Spiritual Vein was located suddenly collapsed.

A hot aura rushed towards them.

Then came an arrogant remark.

“Hahahaha! I'm at Qi Refining Second Stage now, with profound foundation. As soon as I Breakthrough, I'm at Second Stage Middle Stage.”

“Shen... come! Let's fight!!!”

“I, Wang Teng, am an unparalleled Prodigy, I should fight across ranks, emulating other Prodigy!”