Xia Weijun found a special warehouse to store the 7-ton Calming Incense.
After everything was moved, she locked the warehouse and said with a bright smile:
"This incense is enough for a year; those speculators are going to be in big trouble!"
There's no need for a price war; just dragging it out for a year is enough to make those unscrupulous merchants lose everything.
Everything has a cost; speculative ventures that don't make money are equivalent to losing money.
Lu Li was also pleased to see this; part of his reason for helping the National Martial Arts Association was to enjoy the spectacle.
Seeing that the matter had been resolved satisfactorily, he said, "Master, we'll head back now."
Xiao Cha waved goodbye and then prepared to go home with the man.
"Eh..."
Seeing that the two were about to leave without saying a word, Xia Weijun's face showed reluctance.
They've done us such a big favor; we should at least give them something in return.
What can someone who can release seven tons of Calming Incense with a mere wave of their hand offer?
The nun froze for a few seconds, and then both of them started the car and turned it around.
Fortunately, Nan Jinping arrived at that moment.
"What's wrong?"
The elderly person simply arrived early because they had nothing better to do and was unaware of what had happened.
Xia Weijun quickly replied, "Lu Li sent 7 tons of Calming Incense!!"
"What!"
Nan Jinping's expression changed, and she subconsciously glanced at the warehouse before quickly calling out to Lu Li, who had just turned the car around:
"Young friend Lu, please wait."
Just then, Lu Li saw the old man arriving, so he got out of the car and greeted him, "Good morning, President Nan."
Nan Jinping said solemnly, "I only mentioned it casually that day. I never expected that young friend Lu would be Divine Ability capable. I thank you in advance!"
The old man thanked him and then quickly added:
"But nurturing talent for the country is the inherent responsibility of our National Martial Arts Association, and it is really unreasonable to make you spend so much money."
Lu Li was just about to say that the Calming Incense was nothing...
But Nan Jinping raised her hand to interrupt him:
"And you also put in a lot of effort in the life-or-death duel with the People of Izumo before, so we can't just take this incense for nothing... How about this, this old man has a bit of [Innate True Qi] here, as a small token of repayment."
After saying that, a light blue halo appeared on the old man's hand.
This must be [Innate True Qi], Lu Li did not recognize.
But my subconscious has already erupted with a strong desire, impatiently wanting to get it; it must be something good!
Upon seeing this, Xia Weijun's expression tightened, and she hesitated to speak.
Xiao Cha also secretly pinched Lu Li's thigh from the passenger seat.
Lu Li may sometimes have low emotional intelligence, but she never lets you down when it matters.
He immediately realized something was wrong, and laughed it off:
"President Nan, I'm a bit tired after just getting back. I'll go home and adjust to the time difference first. We can discuss this matter later."
After saying that, he stepped on the gas and drove off.
Nan Jinping withdrew his hand and exclaimed, "A true Righteous Warrior!"
Xia Weijun breathed a sigh of relief and said, "At your age, don't waste your inner energy so easily!"
"There's no use in a Strongman like me living too long; I'd rather train the next generation."
Nan Jinping smiled and said, "I still have a bit of true energy left to help you advance to the [Innate] level."
"I don't need it, you can't possibly distrust me!"
The old man before her was nearing the end of his life, Xia Weijun didn't want to continue the conversation.
She opened the storeroom and carefully examined the Calming Incense that Lu Li had brought.
At that moment, something flashed through my mind:
"Not long ago, the [Four Spirits] also sent Calming Incense, which they did by throwing it with their hearts!"
Thinking of this, Xia Weijun, as if possessed, took out the old incense and compared it with the new incense.
Fortunately, the new incense-making process is superior, and its effects are also slightly stronger.
Seeing this, Nan Jinping laughed:
"This incense is machine-processed, a method employed by foreigners, and it has a distinct seawater scent. It must have been brought here by young friend Lu from across the ocean."
"I was overthinking it."
Xia Weijun gave a self-deprecating laugh, then left the warehouse with Nan Jinping.
The two walked towards the main building of the National Martial Arts Association, discussing how to repay the favor.
But as soon as they entered the hall, their expressions changed drastically.
A monk with a square face, large ears, and a compassionate smile stood there, his hands clasped together, and said:
"Amitabha Buddha, it seems you two have good news to share."
"Zhenghong, you bald thief! How dare you come here!"
Xia Weijun shouted:
"Your precious disciple deserted during the life-or-death duel with the People of Izumo. Don't pretend you didn't know!"
"As the abbot of Xuanzang Temple, I am naturally aware of the situation."
The Zhenghong Hong had a kind and benevolent face, but his eyes were glued to Xia Weijun.
It felt as if tangible, erotic light was constantly sweeping across the mature woman's waist, hips, and thighs.
Xia Weijun was furious and cursed, "You bald thief! You..."
But he swallowed his words before he could finish.
From her perspective, Zhenghong Hong appeared many times larger, like a mountain looming in front of her.
This is precisely the result of the other party suppressing one's life magnetic field, along with the accompanying mental oppression.
Zhenghong said with a smile:
"President Nan, Director Xia, enough with the pleasantries. This old monk has come to assume the position of Vice President. This matter has been approved by the Governor's Office. I hope we can get along well in the future. Farewell!"
Having said that, the monk turned and left.
As her clothes swayed, a strong gust of wind, equivalent to level 8, suddenly arose, causing tables and chairs to fly and leaving the hall in a mess.
This is clearly an Innate Realm! And a Primordial Realm expert in the prime of life!
Xia Weijun's face turned very ugly:
"The National Martial Arts Association is supposed to suppress these local tyrants, but instead, it's allowing them to join and take up positions. I wonder what the Governor is thinking!"
"It's nothing more than taking advantage of the chaos and using someone else to do the dirty work."
Nan Jinping consoled herself by saying:
"On the bright side, at least the abbot of [Xuanzang Temple] won't side with the People of Izumo. [Xuanzang Temple] has thousands of acres of fertile land planted with opium, so they'll likely resist that [Ice Soul Powder]."
"I hope so..."
Xia Weijun possessed the Spirit Refinement cultivation to the point of Meditative Entry a meditative state, yet she always had some bad premonitions.
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Lu Li was returning home with Xiao Cha.
Xiao Cha explained her reasons for stopping them:
"President Nan 90 years old. He damaged his vital energy in his youth by fighting fiercely against foreigners. If he depletes his true energy further now, I'm afraid he won't live much longer."
Lu Li nodded in understanding. "I see, then we won't need it."
"The key to Martial Arts lies in the word 'cultivation'. Being brave and aggressive will only lead to hidden injuries and prevent you from going far."
"That makes sense... Sigh~ Nothing much's been happening lately, right?"
Hearing her husband ask the question, Xiao Cha said:
"There is one thing: the Treaty of Amity has come into effect, and those at the Innate Realm can now travel freely to and from all major trading ports without restriction."
The girl explained in detail--
The combat power of those at the Innate Realm is too great; they must report to other forces in advance, otherwise it will be regarded as a direct attack.
Previously, when the imperial court ceded treaty ports, the various powers clearly stipulated that innate martial artists from the Divine Continent were prohibited from entering without prior registration.
However, with the enactment of a Treaty of Amity, this restriction has now been removed.
Xiao Cha solemnly reminded:
"This treaty was strongly advocated by Izumo, because it would allow their innate warriors to freely travel to and from the Divine Continent! We must be extra careful!"
"The innate... can only be controlled by exiting the body."
Lu Li felt he needed to speed up his progress.