Hearing him say this, Li Ling found it difficult to offer any further persuasion for the moment, so he set the matter aside.
The agreement they had settled on was only a rough framework. How many benefits and advantages each could secure depended entirely on their own performance.
Moreover, Little Olive Island still held a wealth of sect assets and potential profits, none of which had been clearly addressed in the detailed terms.
It was not that they were unwilling to clarify these things, but that they were difficult to tally, and their ownership could not be guaranteed.
They might as well rely on their own abilities and each fight for their share.
Several days later, Li Ling returned to the Incense Accumulation Sect on Nine-Wan Island.
The merchant guild worked with remarkable efficiency. Once the negotiations were complete, it immediately dispatched the materials needed to make Teaweed Incense, supporting Li Ling in devoting his full efforts to its production.
For now, this incense had become the key to combating Ji Earth Grand Tai Sui, as well as the foundation for Li Ling's participation in the feast of spoils.
"Doesn't that mean they now know the connection between Ji Earth Grand Tai Sui and Teaweed Incense? Someone might secretly study this incense and follow in Shi Jizi's footsteps."
Mu Qingsi had returned to Nine-Wan Island with Li Ling. As she helped him sort the materials, she voiced her concerns.
Li Ling said, "Indeed. People only see the profit before their eyes. They never learn the lessons behind it."
Mu Qingsi asked, "Then what should we do?"
Li Ling said, "There's nothing we can do. As the saying goes, it isn't the thief stealing that you fear, but the thief keeping his eye on you. We can only hold it firmly