After a detailed discussion, Li Qing finally haggled the price of refining one batch of Dust Settling Pills down to thirteen thousand Merit Points, with the price of the alchemy spirit medicines included.
Old Man Jian's original asking price had been eighteen thousand points, startling Li Qing so badly he had nearly bolted out the door.
"Heh, you little brat really know how to haggle. In all these years, no one has ever gotten a discount on alchemy from me. You've truly set a precedent," Old Man Jian said with some displeasure.
Li Qing continued in a mild tone, "Master Jian, that is not quite right. The spirit medicines needed to refine Dust Settling Pills are already rather niche in their use. Even if you keep them in your hands, they likely will not be of much use."
"Tonggu Continent might not see a single ascender in tens of thousands of years. Rather than letting them rot in your hands, it would be better to trade them to me and make the best use of everything."
Old Man Jian stopped complaining and waved his hand. "Enough, enough. Are you opening the furnace now?"
Hearing this, Li Qing gave a bitter smile. "I would like to start refining now, but I've only just arrived. Where would I get any Merit Points? Let's talk once I've gathered enough."
"Hmph, then forgive me for not keeping you any longer. See yourself out." Old Man Jian turned around and ignored Li Qing.
Since the dismissal had already been issued, Li Qing naturally left Old Man Jian's cave dwelling with great tact.
He flew out of the floating island mountain range and asked someone along the way about the cost of renting a cave dwelling here. To his surprise, it cost fifteen hundred Merit Points