Also, teardust itself was not that rare, and Lu Yin could simply Enhance some more teardust to get more heart of teardust.
After thinking for a moment, Lu Yin let out a long breath and sincerely said, “I can feel your honestly, Patriarch Hui Zhi. Very well, one Root of Intelligence and 20 billion star essence for all of this heart of teardust.”
Hui Zhi was taken aback, and he stared at Lu Yin in surprise. Was that it? Was Lu Yin giving in so easily?
Lu Yin spoke earnestly, “I’m not merely looking to make a deal with you, but also trying to establish a friendly relationship with your Hui family with this transaction. While the Seven Courts are considered one of the Three Dark Hands, you’re not guilty of any evil deeds. As for the people who see me as an enemy, it’s just the Xia family so far, and I hope that the Hui family won’t side against me just because of the Xia family.”freewebnoѵel. c૦m
Hui Zhi nodded. “There’s no need to worry about that, Alliance Leader Lu. While I’m not sure why the Xia family is so hostile towards you, my Hui family is not a part of the Xia family. The only reason why the Court of Seven Names ever united was to protect Progenitor Chen’s Mausoleum.”
Lu Yin smiled. “Alright then.”
He then pushed the pile of heart of teardust over to Hui Zhi.
The patriarch was excited, and he carefully took the pile while staring at the heart of teardust as though seeing a peerless treasure.
The man had not been entirely open with Lu Yin. While it was true that it took a great number of rare substances to grow a true Root of Intelligence, the Hui family had gathered a great deal of the various materials over the years, and they were only missing the heart of teardust. Since they had just obtained that, the Hui family would finally be able to cultivate some true Roots of Intelligence, and while it took a very long time to raise a single root, they could afford to wait. After all, they had already been waiting for so many years.
After collecting the heart of teardust, Hui Zhi left for a bit, but he soon returned and handed Lu Yin an authentic Root of Intelligence.
Lu Yin’s eyes lit up, and he quickly put the root away with a very satisfied smile.
“Alliance Leader Lu, here is the 20 billion star essence as well. We’ve stored it for you.” Hui Zhi handed Lu Yin ten cosmic rings as he spoke, agony clearly visible on the man’s face.
This was the wealth of the Hui family. While it might be impossible for other families to gather so many funds in an instant, as this was an absurd amount, the Hui family’s business was selling Roots of Intelligence. On top of that, the family was known for their intelligence, and they had managed to gather a tremendous amount of resources over the years. Still, Lu Yin was taking away a large percentage of their accumulated wealth, and Hui Zhi could not help but show an ugly expression.
Lu Yin took the cosmic rings, and he realized that there were ten rings. These cosmic rings were too small, and he actually felt a bit disgusted at their size.
“Alliance Leader Lu, I have an uncomfortable request, though I hope that you will agree,” Hui Zhi said.
Lu Yin was in a great mood. “Tell me.”
Hui Zhi coughed awkwardly. “I’m hoping that you can keep this matter from Elder Hui Kong, Alliance Leader Lu.”
Lu Yin looked back at the man and nodded. “I also don’t want to embarrass my brother. This matter is simply between me and the Hui family. It has nothing to do with my brother.”
Hui Zhi heaved a sigh of relief. “Thank you, Alliance Leader Lu.”
After finishing his negotiations with Hui Zhi, Lu Yin returned to the region of Nature’s Manifestation where the Hui family grew their Roots of Intelligence to meet back up with Hui Kong.
Hui Kong was sitting on the ground. He had a straw hat on his head and was sipping on tea made from a Root of Intelligence. He looked incredibly relaxed.
The man patted the ground next to him when he saw Lu Yin approaching.
Lu Yin smiled and sat next to the older man.
“Brother Hui, I’m heading out.”
“Off to see the Ku family?”
“That’s right.”
“Want me to go with you?”
“Worried that I’ll be in danger?”
“Not at all. That old man, the Second Nightking, is going with you, so the Ku family won’t be able to do a thing. Still, they’re a part of the Seven Courts, just like us, and when it comes to matters of seniority, Ku Pu needs to call me ancestor, which can make things easier for you.”
“Haha, there’s no need for that,” Lu Yin laughed. “I don’t want to see Ku Pu’s mournful expression.”
“What are you talking about? What’s this bullshit? I’m not going to die soon!” Hui Kong angrily retorted.
Lu Yin suddenly remembered something. “Brother Hui, does your Hui family have any teardust?”
Hui Kong was caught off guard. “Teardust? Why are you asking about that? Do you want some? It’s useless, as only heart of teardust is actually useful.”
“Bring me some. I’m rather curious about it,” Lu Yin said without giving any real explanation.
He had wanted to get more teardust from First Edition City, but it was possible that they would not have any. Even though heart of teardust was the most important substance for growing Roots of Intelligence, normal teardust was still an extremely rare substance. It seemed much more likely for the Hui family to have some, as the family had always been searching for heart of teardust.
Hui Kong did not hesitate at all. He stood up, dusted off the seat of his pants, and simply left. About half an hour later, he returned and tossed Lu Yin a bit of teardust. “Those guys are too fussy. Just take this, as it clearly doesn’t have any use.”
Lu Yin’s eyes lit up, as he had just been given twice as much teardust as he had acquired before. “Thank you, Brother Hui!”
Even as he spoke, Lu Yin pulled out a cosmic ring and tossed it over to Hui Kong, who grabbed it by reflex, but he was puzzled by Lu Yin’s actions.
“That should be a bit of help to you, Brother Hui,” Lu Yin said.
Hui Kong frowned. “What are you doing? Are you trying to pay me for something between us brothers?”
“Of course not, but isn’t it normal for a younger brother to give their older brother a gift?” Lu Yin replied.
Hui Kong rubbed his bald head. “Alright, if it’s a gift from you, then I can’t say no, Brother Lu.”
It was only a short while later that Lu Yin left Nature’s Manifestation.
It was only then that Hui Kong checked to see what was in the cosmic ring: heart of teardust.
Lu Yin had not given all the heart of teardust that he had obtained to Hui Zhi during their transaction, instead deliberately saving some for Hui Kong.
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After leaving the Hui family’s territory, Lu Yin and the Second Nightking entered the Voidsoul Region.
Ku Pu led an entire group of the Ku family out to welcome Lu Yin.
Back when Lu Yin had emerged from Progenitor Chen’s Mausoleum, he had been surrounded by people from all of the Seven Courts’ families, and they had all stared at him with open suspicion. The way that these people looked at Lu Yin had changed drastically in the present.
Ku Pu had initially been quite hostile towards Lu Yin, but at the moment, the patriarch was being almost overly polite.