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Chapter 1994: Not So Careful

Chapter 1994: Not So Careful

Qu Jianlei felt emotional, but at the same time, he could also feel that the Five Friends Alliance was indeed much more confident than Duan Bowen.

However, he still wanted to emphasize, "Fellow Daoist, I, Hongyeling, do not make money from selling probes in Dongsheng."

"I understand this," Sanshi Zhenxian nodded decisively, "What we value is not the value of the item itself."

It's not like he hasn't done business before. No matter how profitable a product is, there is always a limit to how much money can be made.

"It's not wrong to say that being able to gain some favors is much more valuable than the product itself, right?"

Then he smiled and said, "Now we just hope to get authorization from Hongyeling to do this business in Zhongzhou."

Qu Jianlei did not answer directly, but looked at Duan Bowen, "Please give me some comments, does the Five Friends Alliance have the corresponding strength?"

Do you still want to ask me? Bowen Zhenxian was a little surprised.

However, it is also true that Hongyeling had been developing in Dongsheng before and was not familiar with the situation in Zhongzhou.

So he said carefully, "If you don't have authorization, I'm not optimistic about it."

In other words, he believed that even with Hongyeling's approval, Wuyoumeng would still face considerable pressure if it wanted to take over the business.

But he wouldn't say it more clearly. Whether or not they were willing to support it was something Hongyeling had to consider and had nothing to do with him.

Qu Jianlei nodded thoughtfully, "The most we can do is to authorize."

As for Hongyeling publicly standing up and endorsing the Five Friends Alliance, that is impossible.

Qu Jianlei was willing to consider delegating authority to the other party mainly because the team had too many chores and too few people.

Moreover, several of Hongyeling’s own businesses are either highly profitable or sensitive, or both.

Therefore, it is necessary to find a partner who can share profits and spread risks.

The key is that teammates can also make time for it. In addition to ensuring time for practice, they can also improve various life skills.

The Five Friends Alliance is not the top force in Zhongzhou, but if it cooperates with those truly top forces, Hongye Ridge may fall into a passive position.

Qu Jianlei was very clear about the principle that Qi Da was not an equivalency.

However, this authorization is not so easy to obtain. "But I want to ask... why should the authorization be given to you and not to others?"

Sanshi Zhenren's eyes narrowed slightly, then he smiled and nodded, "That's a good question. Fellow Daoist Qu, just name your price."

Qu Jianlei shook his head and said calmly, "It is you who want the authorization, not us who are in a hurry to give it."

Sanshi Zhenren thought for a moment and replied, "Then... five sets of Nascent Soul techniques?"

Just from this answer, you can tell that he also studied Hongye Ridge carefully.

However, Qu Jianlei smiled disdainfully, "If that's all you have to say, fellow Taoist, please leave without seeing me off."

"This is really not our problem," Sanshi Zhenxian spread his hands and answered helplessly.

"The main reason is that you already have a lot of skills. It is really difficult to ensure that there are no duplications."

"Fellow Daoist Sanshi is too stingy," Duan Bowen couldn't help but said, "Five volumes of Nascent Soul Techniques are only worth five bottles of repair fluid!"

"There are many Nascent Soul techniques in Hongye Ridge. You can take out the Out-of-Body Technique, right?"

"Why are you joining in the fun!" Upon hearing this, Sanshi Zhenxian glared at him fiercely, "How dare you talk about the out-of-body technique!"

"That's what I meant," Qu Jianlei said calmly. Isn't it too much to scold my guests in my own territory?

No matter what the other party's considerations were, he had to fight back, "Out-of-body skills... two sets!"

The team needs to integrate into the Cangwu world, but this does not mean that they must endure humiliation and must stick to the bottom line.

Seeking peace through struggle leads to peaceful existence, and seeking peace through compromise leads to peaceful end.

"Two... sets?" Immortal Sanshi opened his mouth slightly and looked at Qu Jianlei in astonishment.

Qu Jianlei did not make any excuses, but simply said, "It seems that you still don't know how big the trouble you may face is."

"Tsk," Immortal Sanshi smacked his lips and fell silent.

Although he tried hard to find out the details of Hongyeling, how could he know better than Duan Bowen?

The latter is also very clear about the situation in Dongsheng, and the Five Friends Alliance also has a shortcoming in this regard.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have offered such low conditions.

However, Lord Qu Ling's words also reminded him that his understanding of the situation might not be in-depth enough.

Given this understanding, he thought it was inconvenient to talk about the matter at this time.

"Then I will go back and discuss this with everyone. We will give full consideration to Lord Qu Ling's answer."

Then he changed the subject and said, "There is one more thing that I am a little confused about. It seems that Lord Qu Ling has some other way to travel between Dongsheng and Zhongzhou?"

"Haha," Duan Bowen couldn't help but let out a dry laugh when he heard that, but he didn't say anything else.

"Yes," Qu Jianlei nodded frankly. Since he dared to do this, he must have considered the consequences.

So he just asked, "But fellow Daoist, do you think... it's appropriate to ask?"

"This... is indeed a bit inappropriate," Immortal Sanshi frowned, but finally nodded reluctantly.

Some things are better not to know. Although he was quite curious, others also pointed out the consequences.

He turned again, "One last question... You seem to have some mundane weapons that are quite effective in exterminating the demons?"

"We haven't started this business yet," Qu Jianlei replied solemnly, "and the supply of energy blocks is a bottleneck."

After a conversation, he refused to agree to anything.

However, Sanshi Zhenxian did not look depressed. Instead, he smiled and said, "Today's communication was very thorough. I am very happy."

Qu Jianlei nodded and replied calmly, "Same, both you and I have explained our thoughts honestly and in depth."

This statement... is indeed the style of a powerful force! The Three Stone Immortal nodded slightly.

"I can't think of anything else for now. For now, I have to go back to Daye City as soon as possible to discuss it with others."

"If it is convenient, please allow Master Qu Ling to stay here for a few more days."

"Please go ahead," Qu Jianlei picked up the teacup, "I want to emphasize that the conditions I have proposed will not be changed."

Two sets of out-of-body skills? Sanshi Zhenxian was silent for a moment, then nodded slowly, "If there is nothing else, then I'll take my leave."

After he left, Duan Bowen spoke in a deep voice, "Master Qu Ling, this man's temperament... is far less generous than he looks."

Sanshi Zhenxian is notoriously petty. Once he holds a grudge against you, you will get what you want sooner or later.

The last time the two met, Duan Bowen wanted to give Master Qu Ling a hint, but he didn't say it in the end.

He didn't want Qu Jianlei to think that he wanted to destroy the cooperation between the two families. After all, they were the only two people in Zhongzhou who knew the inside story.

But this time, the talks between the two sides did not go well, and he had the obligation to make Lord Qu Ling more vigilant.

Qu Jianlei heard this but smiled indifferently, "He is narrow-minded. It depends on who he meets."

He has seen many narrow-minded people, but as long as he is strong enough, the other party will never have the chance to attack him.

"That's right," Duan Bowen nodded after hearing this, "I am biased. When he encounters a strong person, he can only endure it."

Qu Jianlei smiled and paid tribute to someone on Blue Star, "When you reach a high enough level, you will find that there are good people all around you."

Duan Bowen chatted for a few more minutes, then stood up and left.

However, when he had flown the flying boat not far away, he saw the Immortal Sanshi standing in front of him, waving at him with a smile.

Duan Bowen frowned. He really didn't want to contact this guy, but in this situation, it would not be appropriate not to meet him.

He stopped the flying boat and walked out. As expected, True Immortal Sanshi opened his mouth and asked, "Did you say something bad about me before you left?"

"No way," Duan Bowen looked at the other person with a calm face: I just told the truth, I didn't say anything bad.

And this guy is really narrow-minded. "You can also imagine, if I say something bad, will it work?"

If it doesn't work, then there's no point in saying it; if it does work... then why don't you make it difficult for me to try it now?

Immortal Sanshi was stunned for a moment, then he understood the logic and smiled slightly.

"I am waiting here specially to invite you to go to the Five Friends Alliance and have a seat."

The Immortal Sanshi brought his entourage, including two Jindan and several foundation-building masters, but they were not qualified to be present during the conversation just now.

Duan Bowen glanced at the attendant behind the other party.

Although the other party had no intention of taking action, such an invitation did have a sense of coercion.

He curled his lips helplessly, "Can I say no?"

"Why bother?" Sanshi Zhenxian replied with a half-smile, "In the past, the Five Friends Alliance has never done anything wrong to you."

Wuyoumeng’s business once overlapped with Duan Bowen’s, but the two sides resolved the issue through negotiation.

To be fair, Bowen Zhenxian suffered a bit of a loss, but after that, his other businesses were ignored by the Five Friends Alliance.

For Sanshi Zhenxian, they were even as he did not continue to pester Duan Bowen and turned a blind eye to his business.

But what he said now was a threat: If you don’t give me face, your business in the future... will be difficult.

Duan Bowen put away his flying boat, walked towards the other party's flying boat, and said expressionlessly, "I can't betray my friends, understand?"

"Of course," Sanshi Zhenxian smiled happily, "I just want to ask you for some information about Zhongzhou. I have no ill intentions."

Duan Bowen snorted in dissatisfaction, "The way you ask for advice seems a bit overbearing."

"Alright," Sanshi Zhenxian coughed lightly, "We know you are a partner of Hongye Ridge, so we won't do anything."

Although he is narrow-minded, he still keeps his word. After bringing Duan Bowen to the Five Friends Alliance, he did understand some of the situation.

In the end, he also gave a batch of spirit stones as "labor fees". The amount was not much, but it was a token of his thoughtfulness after all.

Then the three True Immortals present from the Five Friends Alliance sat together to discuss how to respond to Hongye Ridge.

A True Immortal thought that two sets of out-of-body skills were a bit too much. Not to mention that the alliance didn't have them, even if they did, they couldn't be given.

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