Half an hour later, she appeared in the secret chamber again.
This time, her demeanor was entirely different from three days ago. A trace of exhaustion showed on her face, but more than that was a deference born of matters finally being settled.
Without wasting a single word, she solemnly placed a Storage Ring and a Jade Contract engraved with intricate formation patterns on the table.
"Fellow Daoist Zhou, Steward Lin, our Vein Master... has agreed."
"The ring contains all the spirit medicines on the list, with extra rather than any shortages. This Jade Contract grants ownership of Listening Wind Valley for the next hundred years. With it, you may do as you please within the valley. Our Mysterious Yin Immortal Vein will not interfere."
Lin Qingzhu stepped forward and swept her divine sense over the ring and the Jade Contract. After confirming that everything was in order, she nodded to Zhou Xuan.
Only then did Zhou Xuan leisurely rise, take the Mysterious Yin Treasure Jade from his Storage Treasure, and casually toss it to Leng Yue.
"A pleasure doing business with you."
Leng Yue caught the treasure jade with trembling hands. As its supremely pure yin aura entered her body, she felt her meridians ease considerably, as though a thousand-pound burden had been lifted from her shoulders.
Overcome with excitement, she bowed deeply to Zhou Xuan. "Thank you, Fellow Daoist Zhou!"
"Don't thank me just yet."
Zhou Xuan's calm voice reached her.
"This is only the first piece. Consider it a sample."
Leng Yue froze.
Zhou Xuan continued, "As for future supplies, when you receive them and how much you receive will depend on your Mysterious Yin Immortal Vein's performance—and our mood."
Leng Yue's heart clenched.
She understood now. This was no one-off transaction.
From the moment they had