Money Makes Ghosts Turn Millstones: A Tribulation Transcendence Expert Stands Guard
Upon hearing this, Xiao Teng frowned slightly, his tone carrying a hint of displeasure:
"Fellow Daoist Qin, this price is far too low."
To protect the Qin State Kingdom, we must confront the Demonic Flame Sect head-on. The losses in the ensuing battle will be devastating, and 1 billion Energy Points will be far from sufficient to compensate for them.
40 billion Energy Points are required annually.
Qin Wu remained calm and composed, responding slowly and deliberately:
"Senior Xiao, the Demonic Flame Sect is unlikely to detect the changes and Fairness System in the Qin State in the short term, so we are not in danger."
Moreover, your sect is already locked in a fierce battle with the Demonic Flame Sect, and protecting the Qin State is merely a side effect; 40 billion Energy Points is indeed too high.
The maximum amount that can be given is 2 billion Energy Points.
Xiao Teng glanced at Qin Wu, seeing that he had a clear understanding of the current situation, and knowing that he couldn't be fooled, he said:
30 billion Energy Points annually!
We will send a Void Return Realm cultivator to oversee the Qin State, so you won't have to worry about the Demonic Flame Sect suddenly attacking and leaving you no time to react."
Qin Wu was tempted upon hearing this, but felt the price was too high; a mere Void Return Realm cultivator wasn't worth that much.
Moreover, their strength was insufficient to truly guarantee the safety of the Qin State.
"I am willing to contribute 10 billion Energy Points every year, but your sect must send a Tribulation Transcendence Realm expert to oversee the Qin State."
Furthermore, if the Qin State encounters danger, the Supreme Profound Sect must provide full support through the system's Spatial Teleportation to ensure the Qin State's safety.
All agreements must be signed under the witness of Fairness System.
"What? 10 billion Energy Points every year, and you still need Tribulation Transcendence Realm expert to oversee it? Are you crazy?"
Xiao Teng exclaimed in disbelief, "The Tribulation Transcendence Realm is a sect's foundation in the cultivation Immortal Realm! They're all busy preparing for their Tribulation Transcendence; they simply don't have time to concern themselves with these mundane matters!"
He hadn't expected the other party to make such a demand.
He couldn't control Tribulation Transcendence Realm expert at all, and besides, 10 billion Energy Points was far too little.
Qin Wu was overjoyed to see that Xiao Teng had not explicitly refused.
It seems that Tribulation Transcendence Realm expert oversee the Qin State is not without hope!
He had initially asked for an exorbitant price, his only intention being to find a Dao Integration Realm cultivator, but now it seems he has a better option.
Xiao Teng's hesitation was mostly due to the fact that he felt he didn't have enough Energy Points. If he offered a higher price, the other party would definitely be tempted.
"I am willing to invest 20 billion Energy Points annually to hire your sect to protect the Qin State, but you must send a Tribulation Transcendence Realm expert to oversee the capital."
This is our absolute limit; we simply cannot afford to add any more Energy Points.
Moreover, these 20 billion Energy Points are a fixed annual payment, not a one-off transaction.
"The Qin State is currently in no danger, so your faction is essentially getting 20 billion for free every year—a guaranteed profit."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Teng was deeply moved and wished he could agree immediately.
However, he knew that this matter was far beyond his authority and dared not make a decision on his own. He immediately sent Qin Wu's conditions and offer to the sect's higher-ups in the chat group.
A moment later, Zhao Sheng replied immediately, "20 billion Energy Points per year, that's a good price!"
We were already locked in a fierce battle with the Demonic Flame Sect, so this money was purely an extra bonus with almost no additional cost.
However, it is quite difficult to persuade Tribulation Transcendence Realm elder to come out of seclusion and take charge; ultimately, it depends on the elder's own willingness.
Li Liang quickly echoed, "The price is indeed reasonable, but it might be difficult to persuade Tribulation Transcendence Realm ancestor."
Xiao Teng suggested, "I think it's worth a try. For the Ancestor, it's just a matter of changing the location for seclusion. The Qin State capital and the Supreme Profound Sect are not that different."
"It would be better to give the ancestor an extra 1 billion Energy Points each year; that would be pure extra income for him."
Zhao Sheng agreed, "That's a great idea! I'm tempted by 1 billion Energy Points."
If my cultivation level were high enough, I'd probably volunteer to take charge. There's nothing trivial about it anyway; it's a free benefit.
Cai Qiang browsed the messages in the chat group, and his heart instantly warmed.
Earning 20 billion Energy Points every year is like getting free windfall, with absolutely no extra cost!
Even if the Demonic Flame Sect later discovers the changes in the Qin State and the Fairness System, and decides to take action against it,
It's just a fight, and since we're already at war with the Demonic Flame Sect, it doesn't matter if we fight sooner or later, or where we fight.
Having figured this out, Cai Qiang immediately sent Microchat message to his master Xiao Li:
"Master, the Qin State is willing to pay 20 billion Energy Points annually to invite our Supreme Profound Sect to protect them from persecution by the Demonic Flame Sect."
However, they require a powerful expert at the Tribulation Transcendence Realm to oversee the situation, so I would like to ask my master to go and take charge.
The Qin State currently at peace; your trip there would merely be a change of scenery for your seclusion.
"You'd also get an extra 1 billion Energy Points from the 20 billion each year. Would you be willing?"
After receiving the message, Xiao Li did not reply immediately, but instead opened TikTok) to search for the current situation of the Qin State.
After some investigation, it was confirmed that the Qin State was indeed safe and secure, and the task of overseeing the situation was a complete windfall.
The sect is currently short of Energy Points, and he himself is in dire need of Energy Points as well.
As long as there are enough Energy Points, one can use the Dao Comprehension Space and the Reincarnation Illusion Realm to improve one's cultivation, which will greatly increase one's chances of passing the Heavenly Tribulation.
Only a fool would refuse such a windfall!
If Cai Qiang hadn't been his disciple, he probably wouldn't have been the first to know about this fortuitous opportunity.
Thinking of this, Xiao Li immediately replied, "Your disciple is very kind; I agree to this."
Seeing that his master had agreed, Cai Qiang smiled and immediately said in the chat group:
"My master, Xiao Li, has agreed to go to Qin State to oversee things. Xiao Teng, you should represent the Supreme Profound Sect and sign the contract with the Qin Emperor."
Xiao Teng replied instantly, "Don't worry, Senior Brother Sect Leader, I will sign the contract with Emperor Qin right away."
He turned to look at Qin Wu, a smile spreading across his face, "Fellow Daoist Qin, the conditions you just proposed:"
They pay 20 billion Energy Points annually to hire my Supreme Profound Sect to protect the Qin State from the persecution of the Demonic Flame Sect, and they also send Tribulation Transcendence Realm expert to oversee the situation.
"Our Supreme Profound Sect agrees; we can sign the contract now."
Upon hearing this, Qin Wu was taken aback at first, then his eyes lit up with undisguised joy.
He never expected that the Supreme Profound Sect would actually agree to this condition!
With a powerful expert at the Tribulation Transcendence Realm in charge and the support of the Supreme Profound Sect, even if the Demonic Flame Sect notices the changes in the Qin State and the Fairness System, the Qin State is no longer a helpless lamb.
Given time, once he has mastered his skills, the Qin State will be able to truly stand on its own and no longer need to rely on others.
As the thoughts raced, a new idea popped into his head: perhaps he could also hire other system hosts to protect the Qin State?
With this in mind, he was already planning his next attempt. If successful, the Qin State's security would be more assured in the short term.
"Senior Xiao, it's a pleasure doing business with you!"
This contract is valid for 50 years, with payments in installments of 20 billion Energy Points annually. Tribulation Transcendence Realm expert will reside permanently in the capital.
If the Qin State is persecuted, your faction must immediately provide support via Spatial Teleportation without delay.
"Good!"
Xiao Teng nodded in agreement, and the two parties immediately began negotiating the details of the contract, finalizing all the terms in a short time.
Under the witness of Fairness System, the two signed their real names on the contract.
In an instant, Qin Wu and Xiao Teng simultaneously sensed the contract taking effect. They exchanged a glance and both revealed satisfied smiles.
Both sides got what they wanted.
Qin Wu then transferred the full amount of 20 billion Energy Points for the next year to Xiao Teng via Microchat.
Xiao Teng looked at the 20 billion Energy Points that had arrived in his account, his eyes narrowing into slits with a smile, and his tone became increasingly enthusiastic:
"Fellow Daoist Qin, my ancestor Xiao Li will arrive in the capital shortly. Please make proper arrangements for his reception."
Qin Wu nodded. "Senior Xiao, please rest assured, we will definitely arrange everything to receive Senior Xiao Li."
After chatting for a while, Xiao Teng left the palace and returned to the Supreme Profound Sect.