You take me for a fool!
Hearing Ning Fengzhi's proposal, Xiao Yu was practically fuming. After all that talk, Ning Fengzhi simply wanted to get the Soul Tool manufacturing techniques from him for free.
As for sharing the profits, never mind how long Ning Fengzhi's verbal promise would remain valid. Under Ning Fengzhi's proposed arrangement, the shops would belong to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, the customers would belong to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, and the account books would be in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's hands. Wouldn't the annual profits ultimately be whatever Ning Fengzhi claimed they were? Did Xiao Yu have "easy mark" written across his forehead?
Xiao Yu firmly refused. "Sect Master Ning, the Soul Tool manufacturing techniques are the Nine Stars Hall's highest secret. They absolutely cannot be passed on to outsiders!"
So it really wouldn't work?
Ning Fengzhi sighed inwardly, then changed his approach. "In that case, would it be possible for Ning to purchase a batch of Soul Tools from Young Hall Master Xiao?"
"Of course."
Xiao Yu nodded. "Later, I can make a list for you, Sect Master Ning. You may choose whatever you wish from it."
Xiao Yu had previously given the Nine Hearted Begonia Family a list of Soul Tools, but that list had friendship prices. There was no need for friendship when dealing with Ning Fengzhi. He would charge as much as he could; after all, the other party was the richest sect in the world and would not care about such a small sum.
Ning Fengzhi cupped his hands. "Then I'll have to trouble Young Hall Master."
Both Xue Qinghe and Ning Fengzhi had more or less achieved the purpose of their journey. After some polite conversation, they rose to take their leave.
Not long