Li Qingming spoke casually.
There was neither probing nor exaggeration in his tone.
Yet his offhand remark made Ji Juechen's expression change again and again.
Why else would he come here if not to buy something? Obviously, because he had no money.
The other party's words instantly put a trace of anger in his gaze.
Though he had no money, he did not want to be spoken of like that.
However, facing Ji Juechen's stare, Li Qingming merely smiled.
"Senior Brother, would you be interested in making an investment?"
"I can see that Senior Brother's strength seems formidable. To possess the strength of a five-ring Soul King at your age, your talent is truly astonishing."
"In a few more years, you may well reach the Soul Emperor realm."
Li Qingming smiled as he spoke, then pointed to the second-level Soul Engineer badge on his chest.
"I am a second-level Soul Engineer. I am currently at the peak of the second level and already very close to becoming a third-level Soul Engineer."
"At present, I lack some rare soul beast materials. I wonder whether Senior Brother could help me obtain them."
"In exchange, once I become a third-level Soul Engineer, I can forge a third-level Soul Tool longsword for you."
Li Qingming watched Ji Juechen with an exceptionally calm expression.
He did want to draw the other man in, or rather, use him as a hidden weapon.
But if Ji Juechen was unwilling, he would not force the matter. With this clone around, he already had enough for now.
This was merely a move he had made in passing. Whether it succeeded or failed would not make much difference to him.
Yet after hearing Li Qingming's words, Ji Juechen's expression became somewhat strange.
He could tell with a single glance.
He