Ning Tian took a deep breath and said seriously:
"First, tell me how you want to cooperate."
From those few lines they had just exchanged, she knew Lin Xi would never be fooled by the lofty airs she had put on. In that case, she would let him show his hand first.
Lin Xi held up three fingers.
"First, Unlimited Blade Works and the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect will maintain a long-term partnership. Members of the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect will receive a discount when purchasing our Soul Tools, and when there are multiple demands, we'll give the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect priority. In return, you must make us your first choice of Soul Tool vendor."
"Second, we want to purchase all kinds of precious pills from you, at a reasonable markup over market price based on their rarity and effects. Note that we're only buying samples, not stocking up. We only need one of each."
"Third, during the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Soul Fighting Tournament a year from now, I want to hold a trade convention in Star Luo City. I hope the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect can help us organize it. We'll need your help with publicity and the like."
"That's all."
With that, he gave a smile that revealed nothing of his intentions and looked meaningfully at Ning Tian, waiting for her answer.
Ning Tian's mouth twitched.
"...Are you sure?"
She wasn't asking because Lin Xi's demands were excessive. On the contrary, they were so ordinary that it hardly seemed as though he had come to negotiate.
Looking over the three terms, there wasn't one that obviously favored Unlimited Blade Works. The first and second even put them at a slight disadvantage.
That only made her wary.
Lin Xi nodded firmly.
"Of