Successful Bargaining

Seeing that Mu Yunyao had already checked his information, Chen Lie instructed the Personal AI in the Sumeru Illusion Realm to hide his information again.

"Now you should believe that I have the ability to help your brother, right?"

Mu Yunyao was stunned for a moment, then her expression turned solemn, and she bowed deeply to Chen Lie.

"I apologize; I was blind and offended you. Please don't take offense, and be sure to help my brother."

"I can teach your brother a method of using Star Liquid. As long as his Strength Value is above 10.6 times, at most Half a Cubic Fathom of Star Liquid will allow his Strength Value to exceed 11 times."

"So, I'll exchange Half a Cubic Fathom of Star Liquid for your Profound Yang Golden Marrow. What do you say?" Chen Lie asked, looking at Mu Yunyao.

"I will agree to any condition you set, as long as you can help my brother increase his Strength Value to 11 times."

"Alright, when Director Zhang comes next time, don't mention anything. Just say that you've agreed to my offer: Half a Cubic Fathom of Star Liquid in exchange for Profound Yang Golden Marrow."

"Once we both receive our goods, I will help your brother increase his Strength Value."

"This..."

Mu Yunyao hesitated, because she knew nothing about Chen Lie. What if he broke the contract?

It's fine if I waste the Profound Yang Golden Marrow, but what about my younger brother?

"If you're still worried, we can go somewhere else now. I'll teach him some of the methods for using the Star Liquid and the secrets to increasing his Strength Value."

Chen Lie noticed Mu Yunyao's doubts, so he spoke frankly.

"Thank you for your understanding!"

Upon hearing Chen Lie's words, Mu Yunyao quickly pulled the boy behind her over.

"This is my younger brother, Mu Yunze."

Then, she said to Mu Yunze, "Xiaoze, this gentleman's name is Chen Lie. He will instruct you on how to improve the purity of your Qi and blood later. Please pay your respects quickly."

Mu Yunze glanced at Chen Lie with some confusion, not understanding why his sister had suddenly changed her attitude.

But of course he wouldn't disobey his sister, so he bowed deeply to Chen Lie and said, "Greetings, Mr. Chen Lie!"

Chen Lie hummed in agreement and said, "No need for formalities."

"Mr. Chen Lie, shall we change the subject?" Mu Yunyao asked.

"Okay, you can place the order."

Mu Yunyao said, " In the Central Canglan Star Domain, there is a virtual martial arts arena called the Canglan Martial Arena. I'm sending you a coordinate invitation; how about we descend upon the virtual martial arts arena together?"

"Okay, go ahead and send it!" Chen Lie nodded.

Upon hearing this, Mu Yunyao immediately sent a coordinate invitation to Chen Lie.

Chen Lie's Personal AI immediately emitted a notification.

"Mu Yunyao invites you to a virtual space jump, destination ' Canglan Martial Arena ', do you agree?"

"Agree!"

After Chen Lie made his choice, light and shadow flashed before his eyes, and he instantly found himself in a vast square.

In the center of the square stands a magnificent hall, so large that a constant stream of people come and go.

The moment Chen Lie arrived, Mu Yunyao and her brother Mu Yunze also arrived at the same place.

"Mr. Chen Lie, there are private martial arts rooms inside the virtual martial arts arena. Please come in!"

Chen Lie nodded and followed Mu Yunyao into the main hall.

Upon arriving at a virtual martial arts room, Mu Yunyao said, "This is it!"

After speaking to Chen Lie, Mu Yunyao looked at her younger brother and instructed him, "Xiao Ze, Mr. Chen Lie will later teach you his experience in increasing your Strength Value and how to use his Star Liquid. You must listen carefully, and if there is anything you don't understand, ask him immediately."

"I understand, sister." Mu Yunze nodded.

"Okay, let's go in!"

Mu Yunyao bowed deeply to Chen Lie again. "I beg you, Your Excellency!"

Chen Lie and Mu Yunze walked directly into the virtual martial arts room.

The virtual martial arts arena is a feature of the Sumeru Illusion Realm, and can be changed at will. Chen Lie directly transformed the virtual martial arts room into a very ordinary Cultivation Room, setting up two training platforms in the middle.

He found a cultivation platform, sat down cross-legged, and gestured to Mu Yunze, saying, "Sit down!"

"Yes!"

Mu Yunze sat down directly opposite Chen Lie, with an expression of humbly seeking advice.

"How old are you this year? What level are you at right now?" Chen Lie asked.

"Fifteen years old, late stage of Blood Refining Stage, but I have already Blood Tempering once," Mu Yunze answered honestly.

"You're from the Mu Family of Haoran Star, the Haidong Mu Family. Are you considered a super family on Haoran Star?"

"When my father was alive, our Mu Family, while not the top two in Haoran Star, was certainly among the top ten."

Later, his father led the Interstellar Allied Forces to suppress the Star Bandit, but unfortunately passed away. Since then, the Mu Family has declined sharply and fallen out of the ranks of the top families on Haoran Star, but it is still considered a first-class family.

The reason I'm only at the late stage of Blood Refining at this age is that I deliberately slowed down the progress of Blood Refining in order to hone my Qi and blood and increase my Strength Value.

Otherwise, I would already be at the Blood-Qi Transforming into Rainbow Realm by now."

So, what's your current Strength Value?

"10.78 times, which is 0.22 times less than 11 times."

However, I can now feel a clear bottleneck; it's difficult to improve my Strength Value.

A month ago, my sister somehow found me 200,000 milliliters of Star Liquid and used a secret method to give it to me for a month, but it only increased my Strength Value from 10.65 to 10.78.

The 0.13 Strength Value was mostly due to the first ten days of taking the Star Liquid; in the last ten days, my Strength Value remained almost unchanged.

Two hundred thousand milliliters of Star Liquid? Isn't that like drinking Star Liquid like water?

"Is your Haoran Star really that rich? Such a massive amount of Star Liquid is something only the wealthiest people in the Central Galactic Empire could afford." Chen Lie was slightly surprised.

Mu Yunze shook his head and sighed, "Of course we're not that rich. This Star Liquid was purchased by my sister using the Galactic Coin pension money left by our father."

Furthermore, my older sister is studying at Starry Sky University on Canglong Star. She used almost all the resources awarded by Starry Sky University, whether through trading or selling, on me, hoping that I could break through the eleven-fold Strength Value and cultivate the Primordial Aperture at the Blood-Qi Transforming into Rainbow Realm. But I was just too disappointing..."

"I roughly understand your situation. Since your Strength Value has already reached 10.8 times, I only need to teach you a method for taking Star Liquid. Before and after each time you take Star Liquid, follow the method I taught you to circulate your Qi and blood for one hour. Take it continuously for twenty days, and you will not even need Half a Cubic Fathom of Star Liquid. I can guarantee that your Strength Value will exceed 11 times."

"Really?" Mu Yunze's eyes lit up.

Chen Lie nodded and said, "I'll teach you half for now, and then I'll teach you the other half after I've successfully completed the transaction with your sister."

Remember this well!

Chen Lie stepped down from the training platform, recalling the movements as he demonstrated them to Mu Yunze.

The method of using Star Liquid was devised by some students from the outer academy of the Taia Star Province Martial Arts Academy. This method allows people to use Star Liquid Star Liquid efficiently, maximize its effects, and even reduce the immunity of people who are originally immune to Star Liquid.

However, Chen Lie did not teach Mu Yunze the method perfectly; instead, he modified it in several ways, reducing its power by half.

After demonstrating the exercise twice for Mu Yunze, Chen Lie stopped and looked at Mu Yunze, asking, "Did you see it clearly?"

Mu Yunze quickly said, "I saw it clearly!"

"Alright, then demonstrate it for me now!"

Mu Yunze jumped off the cultivation platform and began to repeat all the methods, movements, and qi circulation that Chen Lie had just demonstrated.

Soon, Mu Yunze finished his rehearsal and walked up to Chen Lie.

"Excuse me, sir, was there anything wrong with my rehearsal just now?"

"Not bad, that's good." Chen Lie nodded and said, "Do as I said, and try it out once you're out of the Sumeru Illusion Realm."

Before and after taking the Star Liquid, practice this for one hour, three times a day. You will see results in less than three days.

"May I ask, sir, how much Star Liquid should I take each time?" Mu Yunze asked.

Chen Lie thought for a moment and said, "Let's start with 200 ml, and double that each day thereafter."

"Okay, I understand. Thank you for your guidance, sir!"

Mu Yunze bowed deeply to Chen Lie.

Soon, Chen Lie and Mu Yunze left the virtual martial arts room.

Mu Yunyao, who was waiting outside the martial arts room, saw Chen Lie and Mu Yunze come out and quickly went up to ask, "Xiao Ze, how did it go?"

"Sister, Mr. Chen has already taught me how to use the Star Liquid," Mu Yunze said.

Mu Yunyao looked at Chen Lie and said gratefully, "Thank you very much!"

"No need to thank me. I only taught you half of the method. Try it after you leave the Sumeru Illusion Realm. Once you find it effective, immediately exchange it for the Profound Yang Golden Marrow."

"Remember to contact that Mr. Zhang you've been in touch with," Chen Liedao.

"Please rest assured, we will definitely keep our promise," Mu Yunyao said.

"That's all, everyone can go now!"

Chen Lie waved his hand.

"Please wait, sir!"

Just as Chen Lie was about to leave, Mu Yunyao suddenly called out to him.

Chen Lie turned around and asked, "What? Is there something else?"

Mu Yunyao nodded and said, "You just said that you only taught my younger brother half of the method."

So, may I ask, will you show up again for the next transaction?

"Uncertain."

"Then please add me to your Sumeru Illusion Realm social circle. If there's anything I need, I can contact you directly," Mu Yunyao said.

"Okay, how do I add it?"

"I'm sending you a request; you can simply agree."

"Then add it!"

Chen Lie finished speaking, he heard Personal AI.

' Mu Yunyao has requested to add you as a friend. Do you accept?'

"Agree!"

After Chen Lie finished speaking, he looked at Mu Yunyao and asked, "Is there anything else?"

Mu Yunyao shook her head repeatedly. "No, thank you for your help!"

Chen Lie nodded, walked out of the main hall, and chose to leave the Sumeru Illusion Realm.

After Chen Lie left, Mu Yunze couldn't help but ask, "Sister, who is this person? Why do you believe he can guide me in cultivating my Strength Value?"

Mu Yunyao said leisurely, "Perhaps, they are from outer space?"

"Outer space?"

"In short, he is absolutely qualified to guide you; his guidance is ten times better than that of the renowned professors at Starry Sky University."

Mu Yunyao murmured to herself, after all, even the renowned teachers of Starry Sky University at the Blood-Qi Stage certainly wouldn't possess thirteen times the Strength Value.

She was a student at Starry Sky University. I had heard that she was the most outstanding genius in the Qi Blood-Qi Stage of Canglong Star Starry Sky University, possessing 12 times the Strength Value.

Once your Strength Value reaches 10 times, increasing it even slightly becomes incredibly difficult. Twelvefold Strength Value is incomparable to a 13-fold Strength Value. It's likely that no one in the Canglan Star Domain can break through 13 times in Strength Value.

This person is very likely from a star system higher than the Canglan Star Domain and yours.

Mu Yunze nodded without asking any further questions.

On the other side, Chen Lie woke up in the Sumeru Illusion Realm and found that it was already dusk in the afternoon.

"It's already this late? Looks like I really have been waiting in the Sumeru Illusion Realm all day."

Chen Lie emerged from the Hibernation Pod, walked out of the Space Chamber, and headed to the Principal's Office of Blue Star University on the Thirteenth Campus.

Upon arriving outside the Principal's Office, Chen Lie knocked on the door.

Upon hearing a "Come in" from inside the office, Chen Lie pushed open the door and walked in.

Inside the office, Lei Jinglong, sitting at his desk, saw Chen Lie and immediately said, "Chen Lie, you've come out of the Sumeru Illusion Realm? Where's Director Zhang Liwu? Why wasn't he with you?"

Chen Lie said, "We waited for half a day at the Sumeru Illusion Realm Trading Market. Director Zhang had important matters to attend to in the Resource Category Building, so he left first. I was waiting alone in the Practice Ground."

"Oh? Did you meet the person you were supposed to make the deal with?" Lei Jinglong asked.

"We've got it!"

"How did it go? Did you negotiate the price with them? What did they say?"

Director Zhang has negotiated the price countless times, but the other party remains adamant and refuses to budge an inch. I think it's unlikely that this negotiation will succeed.

If you're not in a hurry, we can wait a little longer...

Chen Lie interrupted Lei Jinglong directly, "Principal Lei, I have successfully negotiated the price."

"What? It worked?"

Lei Jinglong was stunned, and immediately felt a sense of disbelief.

Zhang Liwu had been negotiating with the other party for so many days without reaching an agreement, so why did they agree as soon as Chen Lie stepped in?

"Are you sure the other party has agreed to exchange Profound Yang Golden Marrow for Half a Cubic Fathom of Star Liquid?"

Lei Jinglong asked again, worried that Chen Lie might increase the stakes without authorization.

The total amount of Star Liquid reserves on Blue Star is less than twenty cubic meters. Taking out half a cubic meter at once is already extremely painful. Even if he agreed to give up more, the other higher-ups would not.

"Of course, Half a Cubic Fathom of Star Liquid in exchange for Profound Yang Golden Marrow."

Lei Jinglong fell silent.

Zhang Liwu had been negotiating for so many days but hadn't been able to reach an agreement, while Chen Lie only had to step in once and the other party agreed.

Could it be that Zhang Liwu has almost finished negotiating, and only Chen Lie is left to deliver the final blow?

That doesn't make sense either. Zhang Liwu clearly stated that the other party's attitude was firm and they wouldn't budge an inch.

"Principal Lei, please have Director Zhang go to the Sumeru Illusion Realm Practice Ground in three days to negotiate and contact the other party."

I think everything should be fine.

"Okay, I understand!"

Lei Jinglong nodded and asked, "Chen Lie, how did you negotiate the price with them? Why did they agree as soon as you stepped in?"

"I didn't do anything special. I just explained the value of Half a Cubic Fathom of Star Liquid to them. Maybe they urgently needed the Star Liquid, so they agreed immediately," Chen Lie said.