As the leader of a force, suspicion is an essential quality, especially at such a critical moment of upheaval.
Therefore, although Ximen Chuixue in front of them said a lot and did not show any obvious hostility towards Confucian School, they still had to be suspicious of what needed to be suspected.
Fortunately, Wang Hao had anticipated this situation and calmly said, "I used the Projection my Ximen Household's Fortune Supreme Treasure within my Spirit Sea to see your Fortune and even your Karmic Cause and Effect. You can also see yourselves if you wish; you have two choices."
First, I will give you ten more of these treasures, and I will lend you the Projection of the Fortune Supreme Treasure once. Second, within three years, the Fortune of the Central Plains will flow back, and the right person will come to the right time and place to comprehend the method of condensing the Fortune of the Central Plains that is suitable for you.
Then you can ask the other party for the method of condensing Fortune, to condense your own Fortune and even the Fortune Supreme Treasure. At that time, you will be able to see your own Fortune and the Karmic Cause and Effect attached to it!
He couldn't immediately reveal the real method, so he had to resort to some deception.
Once you break through to the Celestial Person Realm and comprehend the mysteries within the Fortune of Mount Tai, you can then wholesale the method of Fortune condensation.
So right now it all boils down to one word—delay!
"Ten servings! Young friend, that's a bit too much to ask!"
The eight Confucian School patriarchs glanced at the nineteen treasures Wang Hao had put away, their eyes twitched, and they felt a little dissatisfied.
Although they brought hundreds of treasures with them, the nineteen most valuable and mysterious items were immediately picked out by the other party.
Although the Confucian School still possesses many similar treasures, it's impossible for them to produce ten of them.
Most importantly, they were unaware of the true value of these treasures. The medicinal herbs were relatively easy to identify, but the strange ores and unusual items were harder to determine.
However, to be valued by this peerless genius of the overseas martial arts world, one must be extraordinary.
Therefore, they definitely lost out in today's transaction, and since they were already at a loss, they naturally couldn't afford to continue down that path.
"Others naturally wouldn't need to pay such a high price, but it's different for you Confucian School. You should know that I also have to take Great Wind in doing such a thing."
Wang Hao glanced once more, feigning apprehension, at the area above the heads of the eight Confucian School patriarchs, and said solemnly, clearly indicating that there was no room for negotiation on this matter.
"Young friend, you just mentioned that within three years the Fortune of the Central Plains will flow back, and someone has even figured out a method for condensing Fortune suitable for the Central Plains. Could it be that the method for condensing Fortune in the Central Plains is different from that of your overseas martial arts world?"
The Confucian School patriarch at the head of the group grasped the key point in Wang Hao's previous words and realized its crucial importance.
The other seven Confucian School patriarchs also turned their attention to this, as they already knew from Qin Yan that the Great Heavenly Demon was searching for the Literary Qi Nourishing Method created by their Confucian School ancestor Master Kong, which was the method for condensing the Fortune of their Central Plains.
According to the intelligence they obtained, many forces in the overseas martial arts world seem to possess methods for condensing Fortune. If that's the case, why would the Great Heavenly Demon still plot against their Confucian School?
It seems the answer is about to be revealed!
Nodding, Wang Hao solemnly deceived, "Indeed, it is different. The method of condensing Fortune in our overseas martial arts world has a fatal flaw. The Fortune that can be condensed is limited. Once the limit is reached, it cannot be increased any further, and even if you have many disciples, it will be of no use."
This severely restricts the development of sects and families. As far as I know, the Central Plains ancestral land condensed perfect Fortune Supreme Treasure during the reign of the ten ancient emperors in ancient times. Unfortunately, the method of condensing such perfect Fortune has been lost.
Through the deductions of many predecessors, the correct time and place were calculated, and with the intervention of the right person, the perfect method for condensing Fortune can be re-understood.
I've heard that Master Kong, the founder of Confucian School in the previous era, was the right person of his time and even comprehended the perfect method for accumulating Fortune. But for some reason, he didn't pass on the secret method, which has been delayed until now.
These words made the faces of the eight Confucian School patriarchs darken, and they couldn't help but feel resentment towards their ancestor, Master Kong.
Since you have already comprehended the perfect method for condensing Fortune, why don't you pass it down?
Even if it wasn't passed down, you would at least have left some knowledge in this area. Now, the Confucian School have concocted such a vast Karmic Cause and Effect, causing us to fall into a bottomless pit that's difficult to climb out of!
"Young friend, do you know the right time, the right place, and the right person?"
One of the Confucian School patriarchs asked with burning eyes, and the others did the same.
They can no longer rely on the Literary Qi Nourishing Method established by their ancestors, but they must seize the opportunities presented by this era.
This is their last chance!
"I am naturally aware of these three things, but if you want to know, the condition remains the same: bring me ten more portions of those treasures!"
Wang Hao said with a sly smile, displaying the true colors of a shrewd businessman.
These words made the faces of the eight Confucian School patriarchs darken once again; if they hadn't restrained themselves, they would have wanted to slap them.
How could you be so heartless!
"Young friend, aren't you being too greedy? Three portions at most!"
Suppressing their displeasure, the eight Confucian School patriarchs expressed their opinions.
In their eyes, it was just a piece of information, yet the other party was asking for such a price; it was simply outrageous.
"Hmph! If you knew the risks I was taking, you wouldn't think it was greed. Nine shares, at least nine shares!"
With a cold snort, Wang Hao lowered the price accordingly.
Four portions, no more than that!
Eight portions, no less!
"Young friend, you are aware of the rarity and preciousness of these treasures. We Confucian School don't have many either; we can offer a maximum of five portions!"
"You're kidding me! Do you really think I haven't investigated these past few days? Your Confucian School has dominated the Central Plains for nearly two thousand years, manipulating dynastic changes and accumulating countless rare treasures. How could there be so few? There must be at least seven portions!"
"In that case, let's settle for one price: six portions!"
The eight Confucian School patriarchs exchanged glances, gritted their teeth, and offered their final bargaining chip; if all else failed, they would have no choice but to give up.
"Alright, deal! The correct time is approximately two and a half years from now, the location is the Dai Summit Mount Tai, and the correct person is none other than Imperial Lord Zhu Yanzu, one of the Tribulation Lords of the Ten Directions of our Heavenly Demon Sacred Cult Sect!"
Seeing that things were about right, Wang Hao decisively completed the transaction and revealed his calculated results.
Anyway, the commotion I make will definitely be significant, and even if the Confucian School are out of their minds, they'll be able to tell. Rather than that, I might as well use this information to extort some money.
As for mentioning the Dai Summit of Mount Tai, it would indeed add some pressure to his cheap girlfriend, Fairy Yushu, but it would also have some benefits.
He hasn't relaxed his attention to Mount Tai recently, and every day he has Xie Feng use his Beggars' Sect' Sect members to collect intelligence on Mount Tai.
Intelligence suggests that the Taoist School is not very enthusiastic about the development plan for Mount Tai, and a large portion of the Taoist School branches within Mount Tai are not very supportive, causing Mount Tai development plan to progress very slowly.
This was not what he wanted to see, so he decided to give the Taoist School a heads-up and put some pressure on them, and the Confucian School were the most suitable choice.
It is likely that once the Confucian School school learns of this information, they will definitely take action against Mount Tai. Firstly, this would force the various Taoist School branches within Mount Tai to unite and promote a development and reform plan. Secondly, it would also attract the attention of Taoist School forces in other regions, thereby garnering their support for Mount Tai to counter the Confucian School school and ultimately transform Mount Tai into Taoist School holy site.
Besides, he also had plans to help Mount Tai and ensure that his cheap girlfriend would not suffer any mishap.
"It was him?"
The eight patriarchs of Confucian School found it somewhat unbelievable, but upon closer examination, it made perfect sense.
After all, among the Tribulation Lords of the Ten Directions of the Heavenly Demon Sacred Cult Sect, only Sword Faction Wuming, Zhu Yanzu, and Wang Hao are from the Central Plains. However, Sword Faction Wuming has already joined an overseas Sword Faction, so he should not be the right candidate.
Since Wang Hao has not appeared in the Central Plains for a long time, it is obviously unlikely that he will be selected, thus leaving only Zhu Yanzu.
It just so happens that Zhu Yanzu himself is of royal lineage, and he is currently the one who has led the chaos in the Central Plains martial arts world, so he is the most likely candidate.
"We lost money!"
After regaining their senses, the eight Confucian School patriarchs glanced at the delighted look on Wang Hao's face and their expressions darkened. They realized that this kid had once again ripped them off.
"Aren't you afraid that if we find out about this, it will ruin your plans?"
An old Confucian School scholar glared at Wang Hao with great displeasure, and a strange thought began to form in his mind.
"Hehe... Don't say I look down on your Confucian School. There are quite a few old monsters watching this matter. As far as I know, there are at least ten Shattering Realm experts paying attention to it. If your Confucian School thinks you can withstand the wrath of those old monsters, I don't mind if you take action. Besides, your Confucian School's current Fortune can't last much longer!"
With a cold laugh, Wang Hao showed no concern whatsoever. He even gave a threatening glance above the heads of the eight Confucian School patriarchs, as if he could see their immense Karmic Cause and Effect.
This scene made the Confucian School patriarch who had spoken up turn even darker, his face turning as black as the bottom of a pot.
The other Confucian School patriarchs also looked grim, because the information they had obtained at such a great cost seemed to be of little use, which was a real rip-off.
However, the eight Confucian School patriarchs were indeed old monsters who had lived for more than two hundred years. They had seen many Great Wind. Although they could not reach the level of remaining calm even when Mount Tai collapsed in front of them, they were still very good at maintaining their composure.
After a short while, the eight men barely regained their composure. The Confucian School patriarch at the head of the group pointed to the remaining box of manuals and said, "Here are a thousand Grandmaster Realm manuals and a hundred Innate martial arts manuals. I would like to exchange them for a copy of the overseas martial arts manuals that you have recently brought out, young friend."
This was another purpose of their visit. Although they had returned to escort these treasures these past few days, they had left some people here, and naturally knew about the exchange of overseas martial arts techniques between those martial arts practitioners and this person.
They also coveted these secret martial arts manuals from overseas martial arts circles, which is why they specifically brought this batch of manuals over for exchange.
"The secret manual is right there. You have fifteen minutes to memorize it!"
Wang Hao casually pointed to a large box placed in the corner, which contained the so-called "overseas martial arts" that he had been deducing and optimizing over the past few days, totaling more than a hundred books.
The eight Confucian School patriarchs didn't say much, and they all stepped forward to pick up the martial arts manuals inside and began to study and memorize them.
For those who have cultivated to their level, photographic memory is merely a basic ability; each of them can easily memorize dozens or even hundreds of secret manuals.
There are over a hundred secret manuals here, and they're not even enough for them to divide among themselves!
In less than a quarter of an hour, the eight Confucian School patriarchs had memorized all of the more than one hundred books of overseas martial arts, and were ready to write them down from memory once they returned.
Without lingering any longer, the eight of them bid farewell to Wang Hao and left the main hall. However, upon seeing the martial arts practitioners at the Innate Realm squatting outside the hall, their faces darkened once again.
Clearly, their conversation inside had been overheard by these people!
Although the gate was closed, these people were all at the Innate Realm. They could hear everything clearly, even through a wall, let alone a closed gate.
This made them feel extremely frustrated. The intelligence they had obtained at great cost had been easily overheard by these people. No wonder they were in a bad mood. The words Wang Hao spoke from behind them made them feel even more heartbroken.
"Don't forget to send that batch of treasures as soon as possible, remember it's six portions from this batch!" Wang Hao reminded them from the main hall, afraid that the Confucian School might forget or renege on their promise.
At this moment, many martial arts experts cast grateful glances at the eight Confucian School patriarchs. What a group of kind people they were!