Negotiations (2)
Therefore, for these cultivators trapped in the Mortal Realm, resources for Cultivation Resources and combat are extremely scarce.
If Lingxian Sect can really provide what they need...
It must be said that the Lingxian Sect was a major opportunity to improve their cultivation lives.
The reason Li Zhouxuan was so certain that Qin Jianghe could provide these things, and that he believed their quality was guaranteed, was because of the messages his ancestor Li Zhanying had sent back several times before.
When Li Zhanying first arrived at Xiushui Village, he witnessed their battle with Wei Hai. Later, he also witnessed their diverse Law Technique, Mountain-Protecting Grand Formation, and the Heart-Questioning Road— high-level techniques that Mortal Realm either do not have at all or are super low-end versions of.
On New Year's Eve, the sky was ablaze with dazzling fireworks. In the dead of night, in the fields, the Lingxian Sect members quietly performed irrigation and sowing techniques, including the Spirit Cuisine sold at the Lingxian Dining Seat.
And so on.
While in Xiushui Village, Li Zhanying became acutely aware of the fact that the Lingxian Sect was extremely wealthy.
However, he naturally wouldn't let Lingxian Sect publicize this matter and make enemies for them.
They didn't even dare to dream of taking over the Lingxian Sect.
He witnessed perfectly how Wei Hai died.
Even if they told other sects to join forces to attack Lingxian Sect, what benefit would it bring to the Li Imperial Clan? On the contrary, it might just enrich those sects and make the royal family appear even weaker.
Rather than that, it would be better to maintain a stable and positive relationship with the Lingxian Sect without expecting to gain any advantage from the Lingxian Sect. It would be good enough if we could just provide them with some channels to explore more possibilities in cultivation.
Moreover, after observing for so long, Li Zhanying also realized that Lingxian Sect was not an arrogant and domineering sect. On the contrary, it was very friendly, very willing to get close to people, and very trustworthy.
That is why, influenced by Li Zhanying, Li Zhouxuan naturally believed seven or eight parts of what Qin Jianghe said.
Chancellor Meng was somewhat surprised to hear the Emperor's words expressing such trust in the Lingxian Sect, but he had also heard some rumors about the Li Clan Ancestor's trip to Xiushui Village for a period of time.
Thinking about it this way, he seemed to understand again.
It seems that the Lingxian Sect enjoys considerable trust from the royal family.
However, since the royal family's Nascent Soul Ancestor was overseeing the process, Chancellor Meng no longer had any doubts.
When it comes to dealing with cultivators, the imperial court has always largely followed the wishes of the Li Imperial Clan.
Upon hearing Li Zhouxuan's question, Liu Yunan, whose sleeve had been tugged by Qin Jianghe, chimed in:
"Your Majesty, please rest assured, our sect's supply channels are absolutely stable."
After all, they made them themselves. Even if their sect didn't have time to make them, they could source them from the Immortal Cultivation Realm.
Moreover, this way, transactions can be completed between the two ends of the Immortal Cultivation Realm in the future, so the travel expenses won't feel like a waste.
He then answered Li Zhouxuan:
"We can provide a wide variety of supplies. We can draft a list another day. Of course, if you and the three major sects need anything not on the list, we can also try to procure it... As for the quality, please rest assured, we will definitely make sure your Spirit Stone are well worth the price."
As he spoke, Liu Yunan gave them a standard smile.
Then, under the table, he tugged at Qin Jianghe's sleeve, indicating that it was his turn.
Qin Jianghe could only cough lightly and quickly take over the conversation:
"Furthermore, if the royal family and the court are sincere enough, we can let you take full charge of the transactions with the three major sects. Our Lingxian Sect doesn't need to show its face, and you don't need to tell the three major sects who supplied the goods."
Upon hearing this, both Li Zhouxuan and Chancellor Meng were quite surprised.
After a few moments of surprise, he was overjoyed.
Chancellor Meng stared wide-eyed at Qin Jianghe and said:
"Is what the immortal said true?"
Li Zhouxuan also stared intently at Qin Jianghe, as if afraid that he would change his mind if she wasn't paying attention.
Even Liu Yunan seemed surprised by his words, glancing at him with some astonishment.
However, knowing that Qin Jianghe must have thought this out to benefit the sect, he remained silent and waited for what he would say next.
If Lingxian Sect is truly willing to remain behind the scenes and entrust all transactions between the three major sects to the royal family and the court, then it would be equivalent to them controlling the supply of goods to the three major sects. In the future, the royal family and the court would have far more say than they do now.
Hearing his incredulous question, Qin Jianghe nodded and said:
"Of course it's true, but as I said, this requires the royal family and the court to show sufficient sincerity."
Li Zhouxuan suppressed her eagerness and looked at him with burning eyes, saying:
"I wonder what kind of sincerity your esteemed emperor requires from my royal family and the court?"
However, Qin Jianghe calmly picked up his teacup, took a sip, and then smiled slightly at them, saying:
"Such important matters should be discussed slowly. There's no need for us to rush. We both need to stay in the capital for a while longer. Why don't we first talk about the specifics of this low-price friendly sponsorship of the imperial court and the three major sects?"
Upon hearing this, Li Zhouxuan and Chancellor Meng seemed to realize that they had been too excited. The situation on the field was now completely under the control of the opposing Qin Xiaoxianren.
The two people, who were usually more cunning than a sieve, couldn't help but smile bitterly to themselves.
But there was nothing that could be done about it. After all, for the royal family and the court, who had always been relatively weak in the face of the three major sects, the temptation of this matter was just too great.
Moreover, the supplies that their royal family and the three major sects crave are controlled by the Lingxian Sect, so they can't help being manipulated by others.
Li Zhouxuan composed himself, straightened his posture in the chair, and let out a soft breath, saying:
"The immortal's words are reasonable. At present, the matter of attacking Huanyou Nation is urgent, and this matter should be discussed first."
Chancellor Meng quickly composed himself and continued:
"We are unsure what resources your sect can provide, and what your desired price is. We will summon the leaders of the three major sects tomorrow to discuss this matter."
Upon hearing this, Liu Yunan took out the list he had compiled over the past few days, and a eunuch respectfully took it and presented it to the Emperor and Chancellor Meng for review.
No one knows these things better than Liu Yunan, who handles and records all kinds of affairs, big and small, in the sect every day.
Even Qin Jianghe can't compare.
So all these things were compiled by him in the capital over the past few days.
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The next day, the leaders of the three major sects stationed in the capital all set off for the palace.