Revealing the Dao Foundation

Meng Haoran was counting the number of Spirit Stones when he suddenly felt a gaze cast upon him.

He knew that gaze must have come from Gray Robe Jiang Lao.

"My realm must have broken through, which is why it attracted Gray Robe Jiang Lao's attention."

Meng Haoran acted as if nothing was wrong and continued counting the Spirit Stones, thinking to himself, "But I'm not afraid. With Clan Uncle Bohai, a cultivator at the Half-step Foundation Establishment Realm, here, as long as Gray Robe Jiang Lao dares to make any unnecessary moves, Clan Uncle Bohai will definitely ensure he never returns!"

After a moment, Meng Haoran looked up, met Gray Robe Jiang Lao's eyes, and chuckled, "After last time's misunderstanding, the Spirit Stones provided this time are certainly sufficient!"

Meng Haoran turned his head to look at Meng Bohai and nodded, "Clan Uncle Bohai, the Spirit Stones have been counted. The total is eighty-eight thousand four hundred Spirit Stones!"

Upon hearing this, Meng Bohai cupped his fists and chuckled, "Thank you, Elder Jiang!"

"No need to thank me. After all, we are in a cooperative relationship. Without your Spirit Stone supply, Elder Jiang wouldn't be able to thrive in the Black Market of Chiyang County!"

Gray Robe Jiang Lao chuckled, "Fellow Daoist Bohai, you might not know this, but the Six-Pattern Wheat produced by your clan is far from meeting the demand. Its quality far surpasses that of the Six-Pattern Wheat in the Chiyang County marketplace. You supplied over five mu, more than five thousand catties of Six-Pattern Wheat last time. I sent it into the Chiyang County Black Market, and in just three days, it was all sold out!"

Recalling the prosperous scenes of those days, Gray Robe Jiang Lao waved his sleeve and said, "During this period, whenever I appeared in the Chiyang County Black Market, no matter which Black Market it was, people were clamoring to ask me when there would be a new supply of Six-Pattern Wheat. Hahaha, I've truly benefited from your generosity!"

Meng Bohai's eyes darted around, and he asked, "Since Elder Jiang is doing so well in Chiyang County, I wonder if you could do something for me?"

Gray Robe Jiang Lao's smile faded, and he said solemnly, "Fellow Daoist Bohai, please speak freely. As long as it's within my capabilities, Elder Jiang will certainly do my best!"

Meng Bohai chuckled, "Elder Jiang, no need to be nervous. I'm merely requesting Elder Jiang to help us sell two Cultivation Methods."

"Cultivation Methods?"

Gray Robe Jiang Lao waved his hand, "Fellow Daoist Bohai, may I have a look at them?"

Meng Bohai took out two Cultivation Methods from the "Storage Bag" at his waist and handed them to Gray Robe Jiang Lao, saying, "Elder Jiang, these are the two Cultivation Methods: Qi Gazing Technique and Body Sculpting Art!"

Hearing this, Meng Haoran's brow twitched slightly.

"Qi Gazing Technique" and "Body Sculpting Art" were obtained from Lin Jiangye when he killed him that day, from the latter's belongings.

Gray Robe Jiang Lao lowered his head and flipped through them for a while before looking up, "These two Cultivation Methods appear to be quite standard. For some cultivation families, Qi Gazing Technique and Body Sculpting Art might be dispensable, but for rogue cultivators like us, they are treasures. I wonder where these two Cultivation Methods came from? And why are you selling them to me?"

Meng Bohai lowered his gaze and retorted, "Elder Jiang doesn't need to inquire about these two points. I just want to ask Elder Jiang if you can purchase these two Cultivation Methods?"

Gray Robe Jiang Lao did not immediately answer Meng Bohai's question.

He knew that these two Cultivation Methods, "Qi Gazing Technique" and "Body Sculpting Art," must be hot potatoes in Meng Bohai's hands, otherwise, why would he be selling them?

After all, no one would ever have too many Cultivation Methods.

"There's only one possibility: these two Cultivation Methods are not ancestral techniques of their clan, or they were snatched or stolen!"

Thinking of this, Gray Robe Jiang Lao mused, "If that weren't the case, why would Fellow Daoist Bohai hand over these Cultivation Methods to me?"

Seeing Gray Robe Jiang Lao in thought, Meng Bohai gently reminded him, "Elder Jiang, what have you decided?"

Gray Robe Jiang Lao chuckled, "Fellow Daoist Bohai, I'd like to ask, if I were to purchase these two Cultivation Methods, what would be your asking price?"

Meng Bohai replied, "Fifteen thousand Spirit Stones per book, totaling thirty thousand Spirit Stones for both!"

Gray Robe Jiang Lao frowned slightly and said in a low voice, "Fifteen thousand Spirit Stones each? Fellow Daoist Bohai, isn't this price a bit too high?"

Meng Bohai chuckled and said, "Didn't Elder Jiang just say that Qi Gazing Technique and Body Sculpting Art are treasures for rogue cultivators like you? What's wrong? When it comes to purchasing them, have you forgotten the value of these treasures?"

"Qi Gazing Technique and Body Sculpting Art are indeed good for us rogue cultivators, but I am already a cultivator at the peak of the Qi Refining Realm. These two Cultivation Methods are no longer of much use to me."

Gray Robe Jiang Lao explained, "As for selling them in the Black Market, that might be a bit difficult."

Meng Bohai asked, "Please enlighten me, Elder Jiang."

Gray Robe Jiang Lao replied, "Whether it's the Chiyang County Black Market or your Qingyang County Black Market, most of the people who go there are rogue cultivators. Since they are rogue cultivators, the meaning of spending a large amount of Spirit Stones to buy these two Cultivation Methods isn't significant, as they are all unattached individuals."

Meng Bohai nodded, "I was indeed too hasty."

Saying that, Meng Bohai prepared to take back the "Qi Gazing Technique" and "Body Sculpting Art" from Gray Robe Jiang Lao, but was stopped by the latter grabbing his hand.

Meng Bohai frowned and asked, "Elder Jiang, what do you mean by this?"

Gray Robe Jiang Lao chuckled, "Fellow Daoist Bohai, don't be so hasty. I didn't say I wouldn't buy these two Cultivation Methods. Let's discuss the price again."

Meng Bohai retracted his right hand and replied, "Please state your offer, Elder Jiang."

"Twelve thousand Spirit Stones per book, totaling twenty-four thousand Spirit Stones for both."

Gray Robe Jiang Lao asked with a smile, "Fellow Daoist Bohai, what do you say? I'm giving you plenty of face! Twenty-four thousand Spirit Stones is not a small amount!"

Meng Bohai heard this, glanced at Meng Haoran, and replied, "Alright, then as Elder Jiang says, two Cultivation Methods for a total of twenty-four thousand Spirit Stones."

Seeing Meng Bohai agree, Gray Robe Jiang Lao took out two "Storage Bags" from his robes and handed them to Meng Haoran, reminding him, "Young friend, please count them."

Meng Haoran nodded slightly upon hearing this.

After Meng Bohai saw Meng Haoran put away the Spirit Stones, he agreed on the time and place for their next transaction with Gray Robe Jiang Lao. He then looked up at the sky, cupped his fists, and said, "Elder Jiang, it's getting late. We need to hurry back home, so we'll take our leave now!"

Gray Robe Jiang Lao waved his hand and said, "Alright, Fellow Daoist Bohai, until next time!"

With that, Meng Bohai led Meng Haoran and turned to leave.

Watching their retreating figures, Gray Robe Jiang Lao secretly said, "These two are growing too fast. Today, they actually brought out two Cultivation Methods of unknown origin. Their boldness is too great. It seems I need to investigate their backgrounds!"

Just as he thought this, Gray Robe Jiang Lao's pupils suddenly contracted.

Because he saw that Meng Bohai and Meng Haoran, who were not far away, suddenly stopped in their tracks.

Gray Robe Jiang Lao's heart skipped a beat, a bad feeling creeping in. He raised his voice and asked, "Fellow Daoist Bohai, what is it?"

Meng Bohai stood there, a slight smile on his face, a chilling aura emanating from it.

"Nothing, I just want to show Elder Jiang something."

Gray Robe Jiang Lao asked, puzzled, "Fellow Daoist Bohai, what is it?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Gray Robe Jiang Lao saw the scene of heaven and earth spiritual energy surrounding Meng Haoran and exclaimed in a low voice, "Dao Foundation!"

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