What an Unfortunate Coincidence

Martial Emperor City Lord Cheng Xiaotian, accompanied by Zheng Yu, was among the first to arrive at the Vast Heaven Sect.

The gifts Cheng Xiaotian brought this time were somewhat outrageous.

What the hell is this, heavier than the gift Senior Brother Feng Fei received at his wedding?

But thinking about it carefully, it makes sense. After all, the wedding was just a formality, but the spirit and flesh of a demon beast are different.

The power of a demon beast's spirit and flesh goes without saying, but most importantly, it's unique.

Aside from the Savage Wilderness Tribes within the Vast Heaven Sect, you simply can't find anything else that can replace it.

The number of people in the Savage Wilderness Tribes was already small, so the number of demonic beasts they could cultivate for the time being was also unlikely to be large.

The Vast Heaven Sect should probably keep most of it for their own disciples...

After all, the Vast Heaven Sect not only has outer disciples, but also miner disciples, and even countless stewards and managers.

Those deacons and stewards have all gone mad.

Why did everyone become a deacon or steward?

The reason is simple: his physique was not good, and he would not achieve much in cultivation, so the sect assigned him to various industries as stewards or managers.

Don't be fooled by how obsequious the stewards and managers were when Chu Xinghe was on his inspection tour.

That's because they were facing Chu Xinghe.

What is the concept of a steward in the Vast Heaven Sect? It is a position Elder Yu, and they are already the most outstanding figures in the eyes of many people.

Even a mere steward of the Vast Heaven Sect would be an incredibly terrifying figure outside.

Even a large Lineage like Wan Lin's has to be humble and subservient when facing the stewards of the Vast Heaven Sect.

Because a powerful steward of the Vast Heaven Sect can decide the fate and Future of a large Lineage in an instant.

Therefore, if a disciple of the Vast Heaven Sect is unable to cultivate to a very high level, they can certainly become a highly prestigious manager or even a steward.

But no matter how glamorous the opportunity, compared to the chance to become an unparalleled powerhouse, no one would be unsure which to choose.

So the moment the news of the demon beast's spirit flesh spread, all the stewards and managers went crazy.

Xinghe has essentially defied fate for all of them!

In the future, they will have the opportunity to strive for higher realms. We don't necessarily need to reach the level of Martial Emperor, but how about we challenge Martial Venerable or Martial Saint?

Therefore, the deacons from various regions immediately wrote to the sect, requesting the Grand Elder to give them an opportunity, an opportunity to achieve even greater things in the Future.

The Grand Elder naturally replied to the letters from various places with great care.

The Grand Elder stated that the demon beast spirit meat would definitely be given to our own people first, and there was no need for anyone to rush. The sect would gradually distribute the demon beast spirit meat to various parties, and everyone would definitely have the opportunity to improve.

Therefore, after the Vast Heaven Sect distributes the demon beast spirit meat, the amount that can actually be sold is definitely not much for the time being.

Let alone ordinary people, even not every one of the Ten Great Sects can obtain it.

For example, a sect that we'd like to keep anonymous, currently ranked third!

Cheng Xiaotian was extremely shrewd; Cheng Xiaotian knew what the spirit and flesh of demonic beasts represented.

With the help of demon beast spirit flesh, the strength of the Vast Heaven Sect will surely take a new leap. The Vast Heaven Sect has so many managers. Not to mention that all of them will become Martial Saints, even if each of them can improve by one rank on average, the combat power of the Vast Heaven Sect will reach a terrifying level.

Not only have the managers of the Vast Heaven Sect gone mad, but the managers of Martial Emperor City have also gone mad... Everyone is pleading with City Lord Cheng Xiaotian to create a better Future for them.

Therefore, Cheng Xiaotian came here risking his reputation, because only by obtaining more demon beast spirit meat could Martial Emperor City improve further, and those who failed to obtain demon beast spirit meat... well, they wouldn't necessarily perish.

But everyone else is improving, and you're stuck in the same place... can you believe how pathetic you are?

Therefore, Cheng Xiaotian didn't say much and directly stated that Martial Emperor City and Vast Heaven Sect were the most steadfast allies, so he asked the Grand Elder to sell all the demon beast spirit meat that could be sold to Martial Emperor City. As for the price, the Grand Elder could name whatever he wanted, and Cheng Xiaotian would not bargain!

After hearing Cheng Xiaotian's words, Chu Xinghe was dumbfounded...

What can I ask for freely... what is absolutely non-negotiable?

How can I lower the price if you don't bargain?

Before Chu Xinghe could speak, the Grand Elder said, "City Lord Cheng, I understand your feelings, but if we really give you all the demon beast meat today, wouldn't the other seven of the Ten Great Sects block the gates of our Vast Heaven Sect..."

The Grand Elder didn't waste any words. The relationship between Martial Emperor City and Vast Heaven Sect was well-known. Not only were the two families on good terms, but Zheng Yu was also as close as brothers with Xinghe. Under such circumstances, Vast Heaven Sect was willing to sell 30% of all the demon beast spirit meat it offered to Martial Emperor City. This was the Grand Elder's limit.

The Grand Elder stated that the Savage Wilderness Tribes could increase their production in the future, and once production increased, they would still prioritize supplying Martial Emperor City.

Although Cheng Xiaotian was somewhat disappointed with the 30%, he understood that this was already the limit for the Grand Elder. If it were all given to Martial Emperor City, things would really get chaotic.

With the share determined, the next step is to discuss the price.

Deciding on a price is really difficult, since this thing has never existed before... How should we price it?

As far as the Grand Elder knew, it would take about a thousand spirit stones for Savage Wilderness Tribes to raise an edible adult demon beast. The Grand Elder wondered, "How about we sell it for five thousand?"

Making five times that amount must be quite a lot, right?

Before the Grand Elder could even think, Chu Xinghe spoke up, "One thousand spirit stones!"

Grand Elder: "???"

The elder was dumbfounded... Um... Xinghe, it costs us a thousand to cultivate, isn't it a bit outrageous that you're selling it for a thousand now?

Chu Xinghe knew, of course, that raising a demon beast cost a thousand spirit stones... If we sell it for a thousand now, we're basically getting nothing in return; we've worked for nothing.

Want to make a killing? No way!

But just as Chu Xinghe finished speaking, Zheng Yu interjected, "This price isn't low, but it's not high either. Let's go with what Senior Brother Xinghe said: one thousand high-grade spirit stones!"

Cheng Xiaotian nodded slightly in agreement.

But after Zheng Yu finished speaking, Chu Xinghe was stunned.

Zheng Yu, are you out of your mind? When the hell did I say a thousand was high-grade spirit stones?

I clearly said one thousand mid-grade spirit stones, okay?

What? Do we high-end people just talk about top-grade spirit stones when we're doing business?

The difference between high-grade and mid-grade spirit stones is a hundredfold!

Before Chu Xinghe could even explain the misunderstanding, the Grand Elder smiled and stepped forward to give Cheng Xiaotian a high five as a pledge.

While giving the elder a high five, he also looked at Xinghe.

When Xinghe mentioned a thousand spirit stones, the Grand Elder was puzzled as to why Xinghe was selling at the original price.

Isn't this a huge loss?

But then the Grand Elder realized that the thousand Xinghe mentioned wasn't mid-grade spirit stones, but high-grade spirit stones...

If we're talking about ruthlessness, Xinghe is truly ruthless... I was just thinking that selling a base price of 1,000 for 5,000 was already pretty ruthless.

But Xinghe, you've multiplied it a hundredfold!

However, upon reflection, the Grand Elder also found it reasonable, since we are a rare commodity.

We have exclusive distribution rights, so a 100-fold markup is perfectly reasonable.

The price was settled amidst a cheerful atmosphere and Chu Xinghe's calm demeanor.

Although the price of a thousand high-grade spirit stones for an adult edible demon beast is extremely high, according to the test results of the Vast Heaven Sect, one demon beast can probably bring the physique of two useless people to a qualified level.

Of course, this qualification couldn't be a physique that reached the Martial Emperor level. The demonic beasts bred by the Savage Wilderness Tribes were divided into two types.

The first type is edible demonic beasts that are normal adults. Using the spiritual flesh of such demonic beasts can improve one's physique to the Sixth Rank or Seventh Rank grade at most.

If you want to advance further, you can only rely on the spiritual flesh of the second type of demon beast. Demon beasts cultivated in the Savage Wilderness also have grades, such as the highest-grade Emperor-level demon beasts. If you consume the spiritual flesh of this level of demon beast, you can directly improve your physique to a top-level level.

However, such a monster is definitely not going to be sold in the short term, since even Savage Wilderness Tribes would have to spend a huge amount of money to raise one of these creatures.

However, the main purpose of Martial Emperor City's purchase of demon beast spirit meat this time was to improve the physique of those in charge, so ordinary demon beasts were sufficient.

As for the even more advanced ones, we'll have to wait and see.

Cheng Xiaotian left Vast Heaven Sect with a reluctant Zheng Yu, and was satisfied.

Afterwards, the Grand Elder personally led Xinghe to meet with the remaining members of the Ten Great Sects. Although the share they received was not as large as that of Martial Emperor City, they all managed to get their share in the end.

The only exception was Ling Su from the Cloud Firmament Sect.

Ling Su was incredibly humble today, stating on the spot that the incident at the Silver Star Mountain Range was a misunderstanding, and that the Cloud Firmament Sect had specially brought generous gifts to resolve it.

Please, Elder and Xinghe, don't take the misunderstanding from back then too seriously. The Ten Great Sects are of one mind and one heart, and the Cloud Firmament Sect will always be the Vast Heaven Sect's most loyal ally.

The Grand Elder was impressed by Elder Ling Su's humble demeanor, saying that Elder Ling didn't need to be so humble. As Elder Ling said, the Ten Great Sects are all of one mind, and who doesn't have misunderstandings? Who knows, maybe the Cloud Firmament Sect will misunderstand our Vast Heaven Sect in the future.

Since it was a misunderstanding, let bygones be bygones, and my Vast Heaven Sect will not pursue the matter any further.

Ling Su held the Grand Elder's hand, tears streaming down his face.

He even recounted on the spot how the Cloud Firmament Sect and the Vast Heaven Sect were like brothers back then... and how deep their relationship was.

The Grand Elder nodded in agreement, saying that Elder Ling was right, and then immediately arranged the grandest banquet to entertain Elder Ling.

But while the banquet was indeed a fine one, the Grand Elder made no mention whatsoever of demon beast spirit meat.

Finally, Ling Su couldn't help but speak up, saying that since the Cloud Firmament Sect and the Vast Heaven Sect were as close as brothers, shouldn't the Vast Heaven Sect sell some demon beast spirit meat to the Cloud Firmament Sect?

Ling Su assured the Grand Elder that the Cloud Firmament Sect would never try to lower the price!

When Ling Su asked about the spirit flesh of demonic beasts, the Grand Elder looked indignant and immediately exclaimed, "Elder Ling, why didn't you say so sooner?!"

I thought you came to clear up the misunderstanding... I never even considered the possibility of demonic beast spirits or flesh.

I thought your Cloud Firmament Sect didn't want it since you hadn't mentioned it...

Isn't this a coincidence?

Misunderstandings can arise so easily!

This time, our Vast Heaven Sect misunderstood you. On behalf of the Vast Heaven Sect, I apologize to you.

As for the demon beast spirit flesh you mentioned, Elder Ling, right...?

Sold out!

Ling Su: "???"