"White Crystal!"
Upon hearing this request, Situ Xiuneng’s anger turned to laughter; it seemed that Wen Ping didn’t dismiss the offer entirely. He then laughed and asked, "I wonder how much White Crystal Sect Leader Wen wants?"
He’s the first to want White Crystal without wanting power or land.
Interesting!
Is Wen Ping foolish or simply ignorant?
Controlling the Three Lakes land would continuously funnel White Crystal into the pocket, the longer the time, the greater the profits.
Yet Wen Ping only focused on short-term gains.
Is he that desperate for White Crystal?
Wen Ping was unaware of Situ Xiuneng’s thoughts and pondered the answer to his last question: how much should he ask for? Ultimately, Wen Ping did not name an exact figure. "This depends on how the Hundred Sects Alliance views my Immortal Sect and what amount they feel is worth offering."
Situ Xiuneng responded with a smile, "As for White Crystal, I don’t have much, but this would need to be discussed with my superiors and have them send it over. However, given that Sect Leader Wen is relinquishing control of the Three Lakes land, our Hundred Sects Alliance certainly won’t give a small amount. But whether it will be 30,000 or 50,000 must be decided after consultation among several Silver Level Chiefs. Sect Leader Wen, it may take some time."
"No rush, I’ll wait."
Wen Ping was immediately pleased upon hearing the numbers 30,000 and 50,000. Waiting wouldn’t put him at a disadvantage; instead, he would receive White Crystal later, so why wouldn’t he agree to wait?
However, there is one point that needs emphasizing. "Chief Situ, as for your proposed requirement, to send the Hundred Sects Alliance’s people here for cultivation in the Immortal Sect, I refuse it. Like me, you can suggest a substitute requirement."
"Alright."
Situ Xiuneng nodded, as this was not a mandatory condition in the negotiations. He believed that the other Silver Level Chiefs were only suggesting this to foster better relations between the Hundred Sects Alliance and the Immortal Sect. Since Wen Ping was unwilling, he would discuss it again with the other Silver Level Chiefs to propose an alternative condition. Negotiations are inherently a process, never completed in a single meeting. Moreover, his visit today wasn’t with the goal of reaching a solid agreement, but rather to uncover the identity of the mysterious ally supporting the Immortal Sect.
However, he didn’t manage to see any of the other members of the Immortal Sect during this visit, nor did he meet the person standing behind the Immortal Sect, which left him somewhat unsatisfied.
Fortunately, there are still many chances in the future!
As long as he stayed in Cangwu City, he would eventually have an opportunity to see clearly.
Meanwhile, three people were wandering at the foot of the mountain, pacing back and forth countless times.
The trio was none other than Luan Yue, Hei Shan, and Hei Yu.
The ascent of Xia Jin and Situ Xiuneng made the three extremely anxious, circling the mountain of the Immortal Sect several times to no avail, wanting only to see the Red-eyed Giant Ape that had mocked them before, and to have him deliver a message. Bainian Xiang was the Sect Leader’s daughter, and if she were really spotted by Situ Xiuneng and Bainian Xiang, it would indeed cause a major issue.
However, no matter how many times they circled, the Red-eyed Giant Ape never showed itself.
Helplessly, Luan Yue said to the other two beside her, "Let’s break into the Maze Array, if that guy notices, he’ll surely come to mock us again."
"This..."
Hei Yu said hesitantly.
The Maze Array is so dangerous, unpredictable, how can we recklessly barge in?