Chapter 291: Return Trip, Scheming (1/2)
Chapter 291: Return Trip, Scheming
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Junior Leopard was just a nobody and was now focused on refining the Congenital Clear Spiritual Magic Talisman. The white-robed woman who could not help bursting into his Yin and Yang Dust Formation at the beginning had been controlled by him now. Though she was a strong expert at Level Five, she was unable to defeat his Yin and Yang Dust Formation.
Refining the Congenital Clear Spiritual Magic Talisman was difficult. Unlike the Innate Green Lotus Flame, which would be absorbed by the Golden Flame Mirror once it entered it and whose refining process would be completely controlled by the Pure Yang Celestial Device, this talisman needed to be refined by him. It took him four days to get it to take shape. Though it was tiresome, it was quite rewarding. Not only had he barely made it, but his skill in making talismans greatly improved. The Congenital Clear Spiritual Magic Talisman was top-notch. During its refining process, various methods had to be adopted. It could be said that Junior Leopard had tried all the methods he had learned from Green Spirit within these four days. His comprehension of the spell and talisman deepened.
”The so-called talisman is a structure and a method of constructing energy. It's essentially used as a refining process for External Elixir. It's a pity that I didn't major in mathematics during my previous life. Otherwise, all I need to do is to build several models and my mastery of talismans will get a qualitative improvement,” thought Junior Leopard while holding the almost-completed Congenital Clear Spiritual Magic Talisman. However, it was just a daydream. To a student of liberal arts, building an arithmetic model was extremely abstruse, just like creating an atomic bomb, which could never be figured out by him.
”It's been almost four days. I believe that Yu Qing must be impatient after waiting outside for so long. I wonder what price she will offer me this time. After all, the Innate Green Lotus Seed is a rare treasure.”
”Are you afraid that she'll kill you at once and rob you of your treasures? Don't ever forget that this is her place. There are obstacles everywhere in the Jade Pool. If she wants to kill someone, no one can stop her and nothing will leak out!”
”Haha! It's not worth it for her to do that in order to get an Innate Green Lotus seed. Making a deal with me and doing the Immortal Palace a special favor is far more valuable than that!” Junior Leopard chuckled and then added, ”If Yu Qing was only a Level Nine expert but an expert who has reached the Mysterious Realm, I might be in danger. However, she's now stepped into the Metaphysic Realm. A lotus seed only makes her a little bit more powerful. Its value decreases a lot.”
”But it's still valuable to the people of the Jade Pool!”
”She represents the Jade Pool and also controls the people of the Jade Pool. The Green Lotus Seed has less value to her, so does the Jade Pool. Do you know what that is? It's called 'one's position determines his thought'. As a representative of the Jade Pool, she must take the interest of the Jade Pool into consideration!” Junior Leopard scorned and said, ”Her value equals that of the Jade Pool, so I think that she won't harm me.”
”How old are you? Do you think that you understand human nature? Brat, this world is very complicated!”
”Yeah, I know it is. I also know that human nature is complex. But in the final analysis, this matter cannot be hidden from the Jade Pool. Furthermore, I can't get out. Therefore, the only thing that I can do is brace myself and pretend to be natural, unfathomable, and calm. In this way, I can earn myself some initiative. It's not about human nature but just an unwilling yielding due to the current situation!”
”That's the truth!” Green Spirit laughed.
Junior Leopard raised his hand and withdrew his Yin and Yang Dust Formation by waving his sleeves. After releasing the woman in white from the formation, he smiled and stood up.
Two women stood quietly outside the door. They were shocked to see that Junior Leopard's door was open. One of them left there quickly while the other supported the weak woman in white, who walked out with Junior Leopard, with one of her hands.
”The leader shall arrive immediately. Your Excellency, please wait a moment.”
”Thank you!” Junior Leopard smiled naturally as he walked out of the room. He leaned against the balustrade outside the room and began to enjoy the scenery of the Jade Pool.
”You're in a good mood!”
Several minutes later, Yu Qing arrived there. She was followed by the woman who had just sent her the message.
”You're so quick!” Junior Leopard looked back and smiled. He continued, ”I feel extremely flattered but frightened as well!”
”You're so bold. Who can frighten you?” Yu Qing asked. She sneered, and a sharp light flashed through her eyes.
”Don't scare me. I'm too timid.” Junior Leopard smiled. He added, ”Let's talk about business. I'm convinced that we'll get what we want this time.”
”Why are you so convinced that I'll negotiate with you instead of killing you?”
”Killing me can truly provide you with some benefits, but the seed of the Innate Green Lotus isn't important compared to what you can get from our deal. Don't you think so?” Junior Leopard laughed. He added, ”I just look calm and confident, I'm actually very nervous deep inside.”
”Good! Very good! It seems like that the old man has found me the right person. Water Leopard of Winnowing Basket, you're not bad. I'll get straight to the point. Your seed of the Innate Green Lotus is truly precious, but it's not the only one in the world. There are many treasures that have the same value as it in the Jade Pool. Some are even more valuable than it. But I won't exchange my treasures with you. Do you get it?”
”Of course, it's reasonable for you to offer me something that isn't as valuable. Well, is it okay for you to give me a Pure Yang Celestial Device in exchange for my lotus seed?”
”You're asking an exorbitant price!”
”You want to lower the price, so of course, I'll raise it. Isn't that fair?”
”Nothing is totally fair in this world. Don't forget, you have to look to me for help!”
”Therefore, I don't ask for a totally fair price!” Junior Leopard kept smiling. ”You're the leader of a sect and are very knowledgeable. I believe you'll give me a satisfying price!”
Yu Qing nodded and said, ”Fine! I have a Pure Yang Celestial Device, but there's no chance for you to get it. You can only have a Mysterious Level Weapon.”
”I'm not interested in Celestial Devices!” Junior Leopard shook his head. He continued, ”You might have seen that I'm a sword practitioner who pursues the supreme phase of the Supreme Swordplay. Getting a Celestial Device will only harm my practice!”
”Your words sound good. But I've never seen a sword practitioner who is as philistine as you. Let's make it clear. What exactly do you want?”
”I want materials to refine formations. I believe those things are abundant in the Jade Pool.”
”Formations?” Yu Qing was surprised. She thought about the thick mist that filled Junior Leopard's room and said, ”I forgot that you know something about that. Okay, just tell me what kind of materials you need and I'll see whether I have them or not. If those materials are here, I'll try my best to get them for you.”
”In fact, it doesn't need to be any good material,” said Junior Leopard. Then, he listed a series of materials.
”You want quite a lot of things! But it's not too excessive, except for...!”
”Leader, the price that I'm offering you is quite fair. They're not first-class materials except for some key materials. They can't be compared to the Innate Green Lotus Seed!”
”But you can't collect all these materials in one time anywhere else!” Yu Qing, the leader, smiled. She said, ”Fine, I don't want to get you in a pickle. I have every material that you want. They will be sent to you soon. However, there's a condition!”
”Leader, tell me please!”
”Yeyue is my disciple who you've met before. She has a good cultivation, which has already reached Level Seven. She's able to finish her apprenticeship now. I plan to let her gain some experience outside of the mountain. As you can see, though she's somewhat powerful, she's only a girl with insufficient experience in Jianghu. She will inevitably encounter some troubles while walking in Jianghu. I'm not asking for anything excessive. I just want you to help her at a time when she meets with some big trouble.”
”Of course I will!” Junior Leopard nodded his head as if it was obligatory for him to take care of the girl. He continued, ”Please rest assured. No matter who pisses off Lady Ji, I, Water Leopard of Winnowing Basket, will not let him go!”
”That's fine. I planned to ask Yeyue to join the Immortal Palace, but now it seems that there's no need to bother!” Yu Qing smiled and said. Then she added, ”In case that old man thinks that I'm begging him, this time, he's the one who is going to beg me!”
Junior Leopard's mouth twitched. He wanted to say something but he silenced himself.
Junior Leopard had to say that the Jade Pool was very efficient. He had listed dozens of materials, and the next day he was informed to fetch them as they were already prepared in a storehouse.
Junior Leopard could only wear a bitter smile as he looked at the big pile of materials. He took out the Innate Green Lotus Seed and gave it to Yu Qing. Then, he requested to stay there for a couple of days. Yu Qing agreed because she knew what would he do next.
”You'd better be fast. I already sent information to the Immortal Palace. I guess that they'll come to fetch you in three to five days.”
”Thank you for reminding me!” Junior Leopard said, then added, ”But it's alright to let them wait for me for some time!”