Proof Requires Evidence
Seeing the doubtful looks on everyone's faces, Yue Qianchou smiled slightly. In fact, he had overheard the conversation between him and Shi Xiaotian from behind. His gaze fell on the porcelain bottle in Ling Feng's hand, and his smile deepened. After more than a year of arduous cultivation, constantly attempting various breakthroughs, he had once tried to break through by practicing the "Returning Origin Sword Art." In his haste, he injured himself. When he returned to Fu Xian Island, he found bloodstains on his clothes, casually tossing them down the mountain at the Alchemy Pavilion without giving them a second thought.
A few days later, while he was cultivating in Utopia, he inadvertently discovered that he could sense the scene of a certain unfamiliar place outside. This feeling was usually only present in the place where he had last entered Utopia. Intrigued, he locked onto it with his Divine Sense and tried to go out. As a result, he found that he was already in the back mountain of the Alchemy Pavilion.
When he found a bloodstained garment that he had discarded last time, he immediately thought of a possibility. It was probably a benefit brought about by his breakthrough in Fu Xian Island to try. Sure enough, he could easily detect the scene near every drop of Essence Blood in Utopia. After repeated attempts, he was able to quickly appear in places with Essence Blood using Utopia as a medium.
The porcelain bottle that Ling Feng and the other two brought didn't contain much, only a drop of his Essence Blood. His main purpose was to test Utopia's long-distance teleportation ability. It was thanks to the three of them bringing that drop of Essence Blood to the Marquis General's Mansion that he was able to appear here now. Of course, this was his secret, and it wasn't convenient for the people in front of him to know it yet.
Yue Qianchou glanced at Ling Feng and the other two, and said calmly, "Ling Feng, I remember you three said that as long as I can help you successfully Foundation Establishment, you will be willing to serve me. Do you still stand by those words?"
The three exchanged glances. Considering that Yue Qianchou had managed to leave Fu Xian Island without permission and appear here silently, they realized that his claim of Foundation Establishment was not a lie. So they bowed in unison and said, "Of course it counts."
The other disciples were taken aback. Yue Qianchou could actually help the three of them Foundation Establishment? In an instant, everyone's thoughts were stirred, and they all looked at the three with envy. Shi Xiaotian was also a little excited. If his boss had the ability to help them Foundation Establishment their Foundation Establishment, he could naturally help him as well. However, he had spent more than a year with Yue Qianchou and knew him very well. He knew that there was more to this story.
Yue Qianchou nodded, looked at the others, and smiled, "What are your plans? Are you willing to be at my beck and call like the other three?"
The crowd exchanged glances, their expressions growing excited. One of them Martial Uncle Yue, if you can guarantee that I will successfully Foundation Establishment, I am willing to obey your orders."
"I always keep my word." Yue Qianchou waved his hand and said, "If you can't successfully Foundation Establishment, you naturally don't need to take my orders or believe what I say. Go do whatever you need to do. Ha! Is there anyone among you who would like to be like him?"
As he spoke, he held out several Foundation Establishment Pill shrouded in purple qi. Everyone's eyes lit up; apart from Shi Xiaotian, they had all seen them before and naturally knew that these were Foundation Establishment Pill. Shi Xiaotian, of course, understood from the looks in everyone's eyes as well.
Instantly, the crowd erupted in excitement. Who wouldn't take such a foolproof, risk-free deal? Even if they failed to Foundation Establishment, they wouldn't lose anything! One by one, they stepped forward and bowed, saying, "If we succeed in Foundation Establishment, we disciples are willing to obey Martial Uncle Yue's commands!"
Since there are Foundation Establishment Pill, the boss will definitely give him one too. Shi Xiaotian stood confidently to the side, remaining silent.
"Good, good, good!" Yue Qianchou laughed, but inwardly he snorted coldly. As expected, they were all unwilling to suffer losses. They all emphasized that they would only obey orders after successfully Foundation Establishment. They all thought I was a philanthropist. Very well!
He placed the few Foundation Establishment Pill in his hand on the coffee table beside him, then grabbed a large handful and put them down, immediately attracting everyone's attention. Yue Qianchou smiled and said, "Words are not enough. Those who are willing to follow my orders can take one as proof. If one Foundation Establishment, you can come back to me for more." As he spoke, he took out another handful from his Storage Bag.
Shi Xiaotian was speechless, thinking to himself, "The boss is indeed the boss. The Foundation Establishment Pill, which the Qingguang Sect, is being distributed by the boss like wedding candy."
The crowd exchanged bewildered glances, and finally, someone succumbed to the temptation, bowing deeply to Yue Qianchou. With a nod of approval from the latter, they excitedly grabbed one and stepped aside, as if afraid someone would snatch it. Sometimes, the problem is the lack of a leader; once someone takes the lead, others naturally follow suit. One by one, they took turns bowing and then unceremoniously grabbed the item and moved away.
In the blink of an eye, only eleven Foundation Establishment Pill remained on the coffee table. Yue Qianchou glanced at Shi Xiaotian and Ling Feng, who had not joined the others in their corruption, and smiled with satisfaction, saying, "Xiaotian, take these Foundation Establishment Pills and share them with your three brothers."
The fact that four people were going to share eleven Foundation Establishment Pill drew another wave of envy from the crowd.
"Yes!" With such good news, Shi Xiaotian couldn't suppress the smile on his face. He couldn't help but stick out his tongue, completely losing his noble demeanor. He took the Foundation Establishment Pill into his hands, walked up to Ling Feng and the other two, and gave each of them three pills without saying a word. He was about to step back with two pills in his hand, but the three of them wouldn't have it and insisted on giving one to Shi Xiaotian, which he resolutely refused.
The adult version of Kong Rong sharing pears made Yue Qianchou's teeth ache. "I have plenty of Foundation Establishment Pill here, why do I need you guys to be good people?" His face darkened, and he shouted, "Alright, stop being disgusting."
The four awkwardly retreated. Yue Qianchou stood up, looked around at everyone, and said expressionlessly, "I don't like empty promises. The Foundation Establishment Pill in your hands are proof of my advance payment. But... you can't just make empty promises! You have to show me some sincerity! What do you say?"
Everyone looked at each other. They were all disciples expelled from Fu Xian Island. Apart from a pitiful amount of Spirit Stone, they really had nothing to offer as a token of their sincerity. They didn't know what to say. There really is no such thing as a free lunch!
Shi Xiaotian looked at the Foundation Establishment Pill in his hand, his face twitched unnaturally. He had just taken a step forward and called out "Boss" when Yue Qianchou waved his hand and said, "We'll talk about the four of you later."
"Ha! Nobody's saying anything." Yue Qianchou crossed his arms and smiled, "Then I'll ask you for something! Something you all have, how about it?"
Something everyone has? The group looked themselves over and suddenly felt a chill run down their spines. One disciple stepped forward and bowed, saying, "Martial Uncle Yue, may I ask what we possess that might catch your eye?"
"Haha! Don't get the wrong idea. I'm not interested in any of your body parts. I just want something harmless. For example..." Yue Qianchou paused and then laughed, "For example, you can hand over your natal Primordial Spirit to me. With such proof, I'll feel at ease with you."
"What..." Everyone exclaimed in shock, their faces turning deathly pale. If they gave up their natal Primordial Spirit, wouldn't their lives be in constant danger? The disciple bowed again and said, "Uncle-Master, this joke has gone too far. If that's really the case, then I don't want this Foundation Establishment Pill."
He walked to the coffee table and returned the Foundation Establishment Pill. Several others gritted their teeth and stepped forward to Foundation Establishment Pill it back, while the rest hesitated. Yue Qianchou watched coldly, then suddenly chuckled, "You take what you want and return it as you please, you're really not polite. Since you're not polite, then I won't be polite either. Hmph! Anyone who took my Foundation Establishment Pill will obediently leave their natal Primordial Spirit behind today! None of you will leave."
No sooner had the words been spoken than one person among the crowd still holding the Foundation Establishment Pill leaped swiftly out of the hall, about to slip over the courtyard wall in an instant, seemingly intending to escape with the pill. Yue Qianchou let out a cold snort, his eyes narrowing slightly...
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