"Cooperation?
Tell me about it. "
Qin Shi raised the corner of his mouth slightly. He was obviously interested in this cooperation.
He was very curious. He was an enemy of the Shangguan family. What kind of cooperation could Shangguan Leng discuss with him?
Shangguan Leng heaved a sigh of relief. Then, the spiritual power in his body burst out and broke the web of spiritual power. "I know what you're thinking, but don't misunderstand. Although you killed Shangguan Chao, I don't hate you. Instead, I'm very grateful to you."
"Oh?
Grateful to me? "
Shangguan Leng nodded. "That's right. Shangguan Chao is my cousin, but I hate him to the core."
"You hate him?" Qin Shi frowned.
"He relied on the fact that my uncle was the family master and he was the only son of the family master. So, he was arrogant and domineering since he was young. A few years ago, he even betrayed the Shangguan family and killed dozens of my disciples, including my sister Shangguan Wan 'er. She was also killed by that bastard." Speaking of this, Shangguan Leng was very agitated.
Qin Shi knew Shangguan Chao's character very well. "Is there such a thing?
Then, no one punished him? "
"Punished?
Haha, what a joke! "
Shangguan Leng said in a mocking tone, "I've said it before, my uncle is a very protective person. Even though Shangguan Chao had committed such an atrocious act, my uncle still tried his best to protect him. Not only did he not execute him, but he even sent him to the Desolate Forest because of this."
"There is an unquestionable rule in the Eastern region of the Barren Forest. That is, those who can walk out of the Barren Forest, no matter what mistakes they have made, will be put in an important position."
After a pause, Shangguan Leng continued angrily, "As early as three years ago, that old man should have abdicated his position, but he used his strong body as an excuse and delayed it again and again, refusing to give up his position. Who can he fool with his petty tricks?
He just wants to wait until Shangguan Chao walks out of the Barren Forest, so that he can pass the position of the family master to him. "
Qin Shi thought for a while and nodded. He had heard about the rule of the Barren Forest from White Pigeon. Since Hua Ling, it had been the same in the Eastern region.
However, in the end, no one was able to walk out.
After analyzing Shangguan Leng's words, Qin Shi more or less understood. He smiled and said, "Your so-called cooperation is probably hoping that I can help you obtain the position of the Patriarch, right?"
"That's right!"
Shangguan Leng said bluntly.
Qin Shi was silent for a while. He was disappointed with this cooperation. He didn't care about who the Shangguan Family's Family Head was, and he didn't want to waste time on this.
He shook his head and said, "Young Master Leng, I think you've got the wrong person. How could an Early Cryptic Spirit Realm cultivator like me handle such a serious matter?
Sha Xi Huan Si Ke!
"You can help me, and only you can."
Unexpectedly, Shangguan Leng stared at Qin Shi with certainty.
Qin Shi was surprised by this response. "Oh?
Why? "
"Because you're a Talisman Magician." Shangguan Leng said.
Qin Shi frowned. He wasn't surprised that Shangguan Leng knew he was a Talisman Magician. When he attacked the Zhao Family's elder, he shattered the elder's Spiritual Sea with one blow. Anyone with a bit of insight could see that.
However, he was curious. What did the position of Shangguan Family Head have to do with Talisman Magicians?
So he asked, "What about it?"
"Talisman Magicians are the source of a family's combat power. It can even be said that having a powerful Talisman Magician is equivalent to having a powerful army. That's why the Shangguan Family values Talisman Magicians very much."
Shangguan Leng explained, "Back then, my uncle was able to become the Family Head because he had a Three-Vein Talisman Magician by his side. In three days, the Shangguan Family's first Grand Ceremony will be held. My uncle purposely organized a Talisman Magician Competition."
"Talisman Magician Competition?"
"Yes. Although it's called a Talisman Magician Competition, it's actually a chess piece to stop me from becoming the Family Head. Now, there are only three Talisman Magicians in the Shangguan Family. One of them is the Three-Vein Talisman Magician by my uncle's side. His name is Yan Dong. He's considered a guest elder of the Shangguan Family."
"The other two listen to me, but they're only Two-Vein Talisman Magicians. They're not Yan Dong's match at all."
Shangguan Leng gritted his teeth and said angrily, "So, during the ceremony, once Yan Dong wins the competition and stands by my uncle's side during the Family Head election, no one will be able to touch my uncle."
"Is that so?"
Qin Shi pondered for a while and said, "You're saying that you hope that I can help you win the Talisman Magician Competition?"
"Yes. At that time, even if Yan Dong is here, my uncle won't be able to stop me from becoming the Family Head!" Shangguan Leng looked at Qin Shi eagerly.
Looking at Shangguan Leng, Qin Shi licked his chapped lips and said, "That Yan Dong should be very powerful, right?
Are you sure that I can win? "
Shangguan Leng sighed and shook his head at the mention of this. "Brother, I'm not sure either. You can even say that I followed you just to confirm if Shangguan Chao is dead. I changed my mind after I saw the battle between you and the Zhao Family's elder."
Qin Shi nodded in realization and said, "Actually, I don't think you need to do this. Since Shangguan Chao is dead, the Family Head position will be yours sooner or later."
"No, Shangguan Ba is a sly old fox. The more time passes, the more things will change. I can't wait any longer."
Shangguan Leng shook his head resolutely and suddenly said, "Brother, as long as you're willing to help me become the Family Head smoothly, you'll definitely be rewarded. Moreover, I heard that the prize for the Talisman Magician Competition this time is the carcass of a heaven-level dire beast. There's even an Inner Elixir and Remnant Spirit in the carcass."
"Oh?
A heaven-level dire beast? "
Qin Shi clicked his tongue. This made him a little excited.
The value of a heaven-level dire beast's Inner Elixir was self-evident. Even in the capital, it was priceless and rare.
Moreover, Qin Shi did not care about the Inner Elixir. What he really cared about was the Remnant Spirit.
Ever since he left the Heaven Lake, he had broken through to become a Five-Vein Talisman Magician. As long as he worked hard, he would be able to reach Six-Vein. By then, refining the Remnant Spirit would definitely be a great help to him.
"Tell me, how does this Talisman Magician Competition work?" Under the temptation, Qin Shi finally wavered and raised his head to ask.
Hearing this, Shangguan Leng could not hide the joy in his eyes. He hurriedly said, "This competition will be held in an elimination format. The family has prepared dire beasts of various levels. The participants will start with Yellow-Level dire beasts, followed by Profound-level, Earth-level, and Heaven-level dire beasts. Gradually, those who fail in refining or are not capable enough will be eliminated."
"Is that so?
That's quite an interesting way. "
"In that case, Brother Qin has agreed to it?" Shangguan Leng asked urgently.
"300,000 Upper Spiritual Stones!"
"What?"
"300,000 Upper Spiritual Stones, I agree to it." Qin Shi lowered his head and said slowly to Shangguan Leng.
Hearing this number, Shangguan Leng's face darkened. The joy that flashed in his eyes previously disappeared. "Brother, isn't 300,000 a little too much?"
"Haha, is it?
I don't think so. As one of the four big families of the East, I'm afraid that three million is just a matter of waving your hand.
Tell me, a family head or 300,000, which one is more worth it? "Qin Shi grinned, not giving Shangguan Leng any chance to bargain.
What a joke, if not him, who asked him to be stout?
Moreover, he and Shangguan Leng were not friends. Not asking for 500,000 was already giving him face. Moreover, he was being lenient because he caused Shangguan Leng to be molested by Zhao Yong previously.
Shangguan Leng hesitated. 300,000 was not a small number to him, but Qin Shi's meaning was clear. If he could not take out 300,000, Qin Shi would definitely not agree.
Finally, in the midst of hesitation, he made up his mind. "Alright, 300,000 it is!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he waved his sleeves and 30 boxes filled with Spiritual Stones flew out from his Void Ring. Each box was filled with neatly arranged Spiritual Stones. There were 10,000 Spiritual Stones in each box, which was a total of 300,000 Spiritual Stones.
Looking at the 300,000 Spiritual Stones, although Qin Shi had seen it before, he could not help but exclaim when he saw it on the ground. "Tsk … This Shangguan Clan is really rich."
However, the exclamation only lasted for a moment. He immediately waved his black robe and kept the 30 boxes of Spiritual Stones. Immediately, he looked up to the east with satisfaction.
The horizon was already a little bright. Because of this, he patted Shangguan Leng and said, "It's almost dawn. Go back quickly. Otherwise, if your follower really leaks the news, I won't return the 300,000 Spiritual Stones to you."
"I'll come back in three days, brother!"
Shangguan Leng gritted his teeth and nodded. Then, he immediately got up and left.
After Shangguan Leng left, Qin Shi could not help but laugh. This time, he had really gotten a great bargain. 300,000 Upper Spiritual Stones was enough for the Qin Sect to develop for a long time.
When he thought of this, he could not help but feel happy.
Of course, what he was looking forward to now was the Heaven Realm Wild Beast in three days.
The power of the Wraith Talisman made by a Heaven Realm Wild Beast was self-evident.
Back then, the Wraith Talisman of the Snake-Horn Dragon had directly raised him from the Late Stage of the King Spirit Realm to the Heaven Realm. He still felt excited when he thought of that kind of power that could destroy the world with just a wave of his hand.
In his excitement, the first rays of dawn had already scattered.
The sun rose from the east. The days in the barren forest had passed the chilly winter. At this time, it was the warm spring and flowers were blooming. When the morning dew formed, a wisp of elegant Epiphyllum fragrance wafted over.
Taking a deep breath, Qin Shi's mind could not help but ripple a little. Then, he looked at the strong light in all directions and could not help but feel annoyed. "Sigh, the promised rest has been ruined just like that."
It had been a night. If he did not go back now, the two girls would probably be worried.
Helpless, he immersed his black robe in the light and flew across the clear sky like a swallow towards the magnificent Leng City in the distance.
Swoosh!
However, he did not notice that not long after he left, Shangguan Leng was standing on a tree branch with his hands behind his back. Shangguan Leng lowered his head meaningfully.
Back in Leng City.
Qin Shi did not fly. After all, some people who woke up early had already started to set up their stalls. So, he landed at the city gate and walked towards the restaurant.
Bang!
However, on the way back to the restaurant, there was a sudden crisp sound. A thin and frail figure flew towards Qin Shi from the alley beside him.