"This is ten million Spirit Stones as a deposit for acquiring the materials. Once the matter is settled, there'll be another reward. Our young master never lets anyone help him for nothing." Shi Jiao took out a Green Storage Ring and tossed it to Li Hongshang.
Shi Jiao and Shi Yu had been thoroughly won over by Shi Yue. He tossed around tens of millions of Spirit Stones without a second thought, and even late-stage Spirit Transformation cultivators treated him with the utmost respect.
Li Hongshang and the other two exchanged glances, their faces full of surprise. Ten million Spirit Stones just like that? What a lavish gesture!
"Three fellow Daoists, you're too kind. It's a small matter. How could we ask Fellow Daoist Shi for anything in return? Our Li Family is willing to do everything we can to help you gather the materials. However, our family is facing a bit of trouble right now. Could the three of you help us resolve it?" Li Hongshang said politely.
The Li Family had been around for thousands of years and had connections far and wide, so they had naturally made the acquaintance of many Spirit Transformation cultivators. Asking Shi Yue for help would let them build ties with him—a relationship that could be reciprocated. Seeking aid from other factions, by contrast, would be nothing more than a transaction.
"What trouble? If it's a minor issue, we can help you deal with it. If it's serious, we'll have to ask our young master. The three of us aren't your servants, at your beck and call," Shi Yue said bluntly, his tone cold.
Seeing Shi Yue's attitude, Li Hongshang didn't dare get angry. Instead, her smile deepened. "Rest assured, Fellow Daoist Shi. It's a small matter. You can also ask Shopkeeper Li."