Meng Haoran was counting the Spirit Stones when he suddenly sensed a gaze resting on him.
He knew that gaze had to belong to Gray Robe Jiang Lao.
My realm must have broken through, which is why it caught Gray Robe Jiang Lao's attention.
Meng Haoran pretended nothing had happened and continued counting the Spirit Stones. But I'm not afraid. With Clan Uncle Bohai, a cultivator at the Half-step Foundation Establishment Realm, if Gray Robe Jiang Lao dares make any unnecessary moves, Clan Uncle Bohai will make sure he never returns!
Before long, Meng Haoran raised his head, met Gray Robe Jiang Lao's eyes, and smiled. "After the misunderstanding last time, you've given us enough Spirit Stones this time."
Meng Haoran turned back to Meng Bohai and nodded. "Clan Uncle Bohai, the Spirit Stones have been counted. There are eighty-eight thousand four hundred Spirit Stones in total!"
Hearing this, Meng Bohai cupped his fists and smiled. "Many thanks, Jiang Lao!"
"No need to thank me. After all, ours is a cooperative relationship. Without your supply of Spirit Stones, Jiang Lao could not have flourished so splendidly in Chiyang County's Black Market!"
Gray Robe Jiang Lao laughed. "Fellow Daoist Bohai, you may not know this, but the Six-Pattern Wheat produced by your Lineage is in far greater demand than supply. Its quality far surpasses the Six-Pattern Wheat in Chiyang County's marketplace. The more than five thousand jin of Six-Pattern Wheat from five mu that you supplied last time sold out completely after I sent it into Chiyang County's Black Market. It took only three days!"
Thinking of those glorious days, Gray Robe Jiang Lao flicked his sleeve. "During this period, whenever I appeared in Chiyang County's Black Market, no matter which market it was, people rushed over one after another to ask when there would be another supply of Six-Pattern Wheat. Hahaha, I've truly basked in your light!"
Meng Bohai's eyes shifted as he asked, "Since Jiang Lao has been doing so splendidly in Chiyang County, could you perhaps do something for me?"
Gray Robe Jiang Lao's smile vanished, and he said gravely, "Fellow Daoist Bohai, please speak freely. So long as it is within Jiang Lao's capabilities, I will certainly do my utmost!"
Meng Bohai smiled. "Jiang Lao, there is no need to be nervous. I merely wish to ask you to sell two Cultivation Methods for us."
"Cultivation Methods?"
Gray Robe Jiang Lao waved his hand. "Fellow Daoist Bohai, may I take a look?"
Meng Bohai took out two Cultivation Methods from the Storage Bag at his waist and handed them to Gray Robe Jiang Lao. "Jiang Lao, these are the two Cultivation Methods: Qi Gazing Technique and Body Sculpting Art!"
Meng Haoran's brows twitched slightly at those words.
He had obtained the Qi Gazing Technique and the Body Sculpting Art from Lin Jiangye after killing him that day.
Gray Robe Jiang Lao lowered his head and leafed through them for a while before looking up. "These two Cultivation Methods appear rather ordinary. To certain cultivation Lineages, the Qi Gazing Technique and Body Sculpting Art may be dispensable. But to Rogue Cultivators like us, they are treasures beyond price. Might I ask where these two Cultivation Methods came from? And why are you selling them through me?"
Meng Bohai lowered his gaze and countered, "There is no need for Jiang Lao to ask about those matters. I only wish to ask whether Jiang Lao can purchase these two Cultivation Methods."
Gray Robe Jiang Lao did not immediately answer Meng Bohai's question.
He knew that the Qi Gazing Technique and Body Sculpting Art had to be hot potatoes in Meng Bohai's hands. Otherwise, why would he sell Cultivation Methods?
After all, no one would ever complain about having too many Cultivation Methods.
Unless there is one possibility: these two Cultivation Methods are not ancestral Cultivation Methods of their Lineage. They were either seized by force or stolen!
At that thought, Gray Robe Jiang Lao mused inwardly, If that were not the case, why would this Fellow Daoist Bohai hand Cultivation Methods over to me?
Seeing Gray Robe Jiang Lao deep in thought, Meng Bohai offered a gentle reminder. "Jiang Lao, have you considered it?"
Gray Robe Jiang Lao smiled. "Fellow Daoist Bohai, I would like to ask: if I were to purchase these two Cultivation Methods, what price would you name?"
Meng Bohai replied, "Fifteen thousand Spirit Stones per book, thirty thousand Spirit Stones for both."
Gray Robe Jiang Lao frowned slightly and said in a low voice, "Fifteen thousand Spirit Stones per book? Fellow Daoist Bohai, isn't that price a little too high?"
Meng Bohai chuckled. "Didn't Jiang Lao just say that the Qi Gazing Technique and Body Sculpting Art were treasures beyond price to Rogue Cultivators like yourselves? What is this? The moment it comes to purchasing them, have you forgotten the value of those treasures?"
"The Qi Gazing Technique and Body Sculpting Art are indeed quite good for Rogue Cultivators like us, but I am already a cultivator at Qi Refining Perfection. These two Cultivation Methods have long ceased to be of much use to me."
Gray Robe Jiang Lao explained, "As for selling them in the Black Market, that would be somewhat difficult."
Meng Bohai asked, "Please enlighten me, Jiang Lao."
Gray Robe Jiang Lao answered, "Whether it is Chiyang County's Black Market or Qingyang County's Black Market, most people who enter are Rogue Cultivators. Since they are Rogue Cultivators, there is little meaning in spending a great many Spirit Stones to buy these two Cultivation Methods. After all, they are lone cultivators, unburdened by family ties."
Meng Bohai nodded. "I was being presumptuous."
As he spoke, Meng Bohai prepared to take the Qi Gazing Technique and Body Sculpting Art back from Gray Robe Jiang Lao, only for the latter to press down on them with one hand.
Meng Bohai frowned. "Jiang Lao, what does this mean?"
Gray Robe Jiang Lao smiled. "Fellow Daoist Bohai, don't be in such a hurry. I never said I would not buy these two Cultivation Methods. Let us discuss the price further."
Meng Bohai withdrew his right hand. "Then please name your price, Jiang Lao."
"Twelve thousand Spirit Stones per book, twenty-four thousand Spirit Stones for both."
Gray Robe Jiang Lao asked with a smile, "What do you think, Fellow Daoist Bohai? I have given your Lineage plenty of face here! Twenty-four thousand Spirit Stones is no small sum!"
Hearing this, Meng Bohai tilted his head and glanced at Meng Haoran before replying, "Fine, then we shall do as Jiang Lao says. The two Cultivation Methods will be twenty-four thousand Spirit Stones in total."
Seeing Meng Bohai agree, Gray Robe Jiang Lao took two Storage Bags from his robes and handed them to Meng Haoran. "Little friend, please count them carefully."
Meng Haoran nodded gently.
After seeing Meng Haoran put away the Spirit Stones, Meng Bohai arranged the time and place for their next transaction with Gray Robe Jiang Lao. He then looked up at the sky and cupped his fists. "Jiang Lao, it is getting late. The two of us must hurry home, so we shall take our leave first!"
Gray Robe Jiang Lao waved his hand. "Very well, Fellow Daoist Bohai. Until we meet again!"
With that, Meng Bohai led Meng Haoran away.
Watching their departing backs, Gray Robe Jiang Lao muttered inwardly, These two are growing far too quickly. Today, they even brought out two Cultivation Methods of unknown origin. Their courage is truly enormous. It seems I must investigate their background!
No sooner had that thought crossed his mind than Gray Robe Jiang Lao's pupils abruptly shrank.
Because he saw Meng Bohai and Meng Haoran suddenly stop in the distance.
Gray Robe Jiang Lao's heart skipped a beat. Sensing something ominous, he called out, "Fellow Daoist Bohai, what is it?"
Meng Bohai stood there and smiled faintly, though his smile was filled with chilling frost.
"It is nothing. I merely wish to show Jiang Lao something."
Gray Robe Jiang Lao asked in confusion, "Fellow Daoist Bohai, what is it?"
The instant his words fell, Gray Robe Jiang Lao saw the heaven-and-earth spiritual energy swirling around Meng Haoran. He murmured in astonishment, "Dao Foundation!"
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