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Chapter 326 - 322: Negotiation (3)
Chapter 326 - 322: Negotiation (3)
Chapter 326 - 322: Negotiation (3)
Chapter 326: Chapter 322: Negotiation (3)
Translator: 549690339
Listening to Tang Luo’s outrageous demands, Ji Fu was both angry and amused: “Ten million a year? Do you realize that even a sect that occupies a divine mountain only harvests several tens of millions of medicinal herbs in a decade! Just how ignorant are you to make such an absurd proposal!”
Spiritual herbs and common herbs are different, even if there is spiritual soil for cultivation and spring water irrigating them, each plant has a growth period of no less than ten years. Tang Luo’s demands were ten times what was expected, which Ji Fu took as a sign of not wanting to negotiate: “If you insist on ten million medicinal herbs a year, then there’s nothing to discuss!” Initially, it was a negotiation between three people, but Xu LaoYing was overwhelmed with desolation. He patted Tang Luo’s back, saying: “Cousin! Be reasonable, how could my brother agree to your demand of ten million a year? You’re outrageous!”
Humph! It was your brother who said to ask for the moon, but settle for pennies on the dollar! Tang Luo glared at Xu LaoYing and Ji Fu, finding them both disagreeable, especially Xu LaoYing.
Is this guy a mole they sent? He’s not siding with me at all! It’s infuriating!
“Then what do you suggest is reasonable?” Tang Luo quivered a bit, the slap from Xu LaoYing was definitely not light, it hurt him badly.
Seeing Tang Luo willing to reconsider, Xu LaoYing turned to Ji Fu, saying: “Brother, give us an actual price you can handle. If it seems fair, I’ll accept it on my cousin’s behalf.”
He had figured out that letting these two engage in a back-and-forth wouldn’t lead to a successful negotiation. It was better if he stepped in and set the price, at least he, who can sense emotions, could judge their sincerity.
Although he was very displeased with Tang Luo, he fully trusted Ji Fu, his sworn brother. After Xu LaoYing intervened, Ji Fu ruminated for a while before saying: “Three million a year, this is the most I can offer!”
“That’s settled then!” Xu LaoYing nodded, then turned to Tang Luo, who was feigning reluctance, and scolded: “Quit pretending! Don’t think I don’t know you’re overjoyed!”
“Eh, ah!” Tang Luo rarely employed Xu LaoYing’s favorite phrase, he waved his hand and said: “Look at what you’re saying, cousin. It’s not the medicinal herbs that I am excited about, but admiration for your stunningly brilliant negotiation skills!”
Although initially demanding ten times what was required in medicinal herbs, Tang Luo’s bottom line was two million per year. That alone was enough for the Tang Clan’s development. But he hadn’t expected Xu LaoYing to be so generous and secure a deal for them to receive three million a year, how delightful!
“Hmph.” Ji Fu saw the smug look on Tang Luo’s face and disdainfully said: “Since we’ve settled, let’s stick to it.”
“Sir Ji, areyouout of your mind!?” Tang Luo, who was smiling just a moment ago, immediately interrupting Ji Fu coldly when he heard his comment: “The three million medicinal herbs per year are for my Tang Clan, but the ownership of the treasure vault in the Minor Spiritual Realm belongs to all three of us. Since a new Blood God has emerged, it naturally belongs to the three of us as well. You, Ji Fu, want to monopolize the Blood God; just compensating my family is not enough! My cousin should not be the one to suffer a loss!” Although Tang Luo’s words were harsh, Xu LaoYing felt touched. After all, it showed that Tang Luo was taking him into consideration even when he was benefiting himself, which indicated a genuine brotherhood.
Considering Brother Ji Fu has already agreed to provide three million medicinal herbs per year, Xu LaoYing didn’t wish to add more load to his burdens. He continuously declined, saying: “Don’t worry about it. We’re brothers. You just settle it!”
It goes without saying that the master of Xu Clan far surpasses others in terms of generosity. Be it the vault or the newly acquired Blood God, Xu LaoYing always remained calm and indifferent.
But this attitude of his made Tang Luo extremely angry: “You are not speaking up about the vault in the Minor Spiritual Realm belonged to the Han Family, but this Blood God certainly isn’t theirs. You still won’t claim it. I think you’re just being a fool. Even if you become the Saint Lord in the future, you will lead the Xu Clan to ruin! You always seem to take losses when you’re dealing with anyone you’re on good terms with. You’ll suffer one day for your actions!”
“Eh, ah!” Xu LaoYing waved his hand in denial: “Although I am not as clever as you, cousin, I am not a fool either and not so easy to trick!”
“Second brother, I think he does make a valid point this time.” Ji Fu surprisingly sided with Tang Luo. Initially, he thought Tang Luo was just greedy, but as he listened to Tang Luo’s argument, he felt embarrassed.
The negotiation over the Minor Spiritual Realm was only possible because his younger brother Xu LaoYing had not allowed the Xu Clan to interfere. If they had, considering the Xu Clan’s formidable stage today, the Tang Clan and Ji Clan would have ended up with nothing. As the representative of the Xu Clan traversing the land, this would have been a great accomplishment for Xu LaoYing’s family. Should Xu LaoYing wish to compete for the position of Saint Lord in the future, the Xu Family, having obtained the resources from the Minor Spiritual Realm, would surely support him.
Despite being the one most in need of the vault, Xu LaoYing had managed to keep both of them oblivious to his interest. He didn’t demand anything except for the original of the secret technique. This showed that he truly saw himself as their brother and was willing to retreat over and over. Such a character indeed befits the title of Saint Child.
Considering his own stinginess compared to this, Ji Fu chided himself: “Ji Fu, oh Ji Fu, where is your dignity as a Saint Child! Where is your dignity as a big brother!”
Seeing that Tang Luo has pointed out the Blood God was a new resource in the Minor Spiritual Realm, and Xu LaoYing still did not want anything to do with it, Ji Fu felt moved and inspired. He boldly declared: “I apologise Brother, I was indeed negligent about your share! I’d be heartbroken to give the Tang Clan a million medicinal herbs a year, but for you, my brother, I wouldn’t mind giving as much as five million a year.”
Beimang is a place where the most sects have secluded themselves from the world, because it has eight divine mountains. Apart from the upper-grade sects, some middle-grade sects can also occupy the divine mountains. However, after a millennium of recuperation, the Han Family did more than just maintaining a low profile. Of the eight divine mountains in Beimang, they occupied seven, controlling seven sects in secret!
Not to mention the countless spiritual springs in the deep mountains and great marshes. Speaking about other resources, the Han Family might not even be in the top hundred, but if we only talk about the medicinal herbs, the Han Family’s stock is among the top three!
Xu LaoYing, touched by the concern shown by his cousin and brother, declined again, since he, not knowing the true wealth of the Han Family, did not want to burden Ji Fu. He naturally refused: “Brother, I really don’t need it.”
Ji Fu, watching Xu LaoYing quickly refuse the annual five million medicinal herbs offer, sighed, “Second brother, you’re meant to be the Saint Lord of the Xu Clan. But have you ever seen a Saint Lord as sentimental as you are? Trust me when I say, in the future, don’t be so trustful of others. After all, there are too many scheming people in this world who’ll capitalize on your kindness!” “Exactly! Don’t think that with your Tongming Sword Body’s sensitivity to emotions you won’t be fooled. There are a hundred ways to trick you. If you think your keen senses make you immune to deceit, you’ll end up being taken advantage of one day!” Tang Luo, arms crossed and leaning back in his chair, scolded the still-refusing Xu LaoYing.